What is your speaker ownership history since 1995?
Used audio market is not the same again since on-line marketplace was born in 1995 (Fleabay). What is your speaker *ownership* history since then?
(showroom / friend's house / loaner don't count .. must be owner of them)
Let me start with mine's, from 1998 to current (*):
(oldest to current) Misc Wharfedale (thanks to uBid hype!!!) Newform Research R645 Magneplan MMG Magneplan 3.3R NHT ??? SOTA Panorama with Time Domain bass module Rogers LS3/5A Infinity ??? (first time I realize 'reference' in the model name means absolutely nothing) Klipsch Klipschorn Tyler Acoustics Taylo Reference Monitors Tyler Acoustics Reference 1 Wilson Watt Puppy 5.0 JMLab Chorus 7?? B&W Matrix 805 B&W Matrix 801 Series II Revel M20 Revel F30 Alon I Alon V Tangent R4 Loth X BS1 Odeon Double Six Silverline Sonata I Meridian DSP5000 Paragon Acoustics Regent ??? Some Audio Physics DIY clone Legacy Audio Classic Duntech Princess Sansui SP5000 Altec 604E w/ mastering lab (The Big Red) Tube ? Lab ??? (it is the sorry B&W Nautilus 805 clone) Epicure ??? (its the one with an eyeball kinda tweeter) Celestion SL600si Avalon Symbol Vienna Acoustics Mahler Quest for Sound SQ10 ??? White van speakers, can't remember the name, $80 a pair Talon Audio Peregrine X Fostex backloaded horns (DIY) Counterpoint Clearfield KR Audio (limited production specials, no model name) Avalon Eclipse Classic Apogee Centaur Major Ohm Model I Dynaco A25 Oris Horn 250 Egglestonworks Rosa Legend Audio Reference Monitors (now known as Von Gaylord ROTL Mk II) *Nearfield Acoustics Pipedreams 930 *Wilson Watt Puppy 3/2 *Kharma CRM 3.2 FE
Pretty purpose-less, focus-less timeline, I must confess.
Staring after my college days--those speakers then were not at all high end. Couldn’t afford much.
Allison Ones 1976-1988 Paradigm 7 1988-1990 Vortex Screens 1991-2007 Von Schweikert’s early effort.
Heard about Audiogon and other sites to buy used.
Emerald Physics CS-2 2006 Didn’t like the veiled highs. VMPS 626R 2007-2011 First speaker I loved. added VMPS 215 VSS sub 2007-2010 Asked Brian Cheney it I could become a demonstrator/agent. Did this until his death and the end of VMPS speakers.
VMPS RM40 2011 VMPS RM30 2011-2012 added ACI Maestro sub 2011 The VSS sub spoiled me. VMPS RM40 BCSE MLS 2012-2014 sold them--big mistake Green Mountain Audio Continuum 3HX 2013-2017 Rarely used. Selah Tempesta 2014-2016 Looking for something smaller but good. bought back same pair of VMPS RM40 BCSE MLS 2015-present Vapor Audio Joule/Cirrus hybrid 2018-present
Bottom line--I really like the sound of VMPS speakers, but not the size (260 lbs. each).
As a VMPS demo-agent, I had opportunity to own several models and also to trade up to better ones because owners would call me and ask if I was interested. For me, VMPS is tough to beat in sound--the clarity of 40" of ribbon drivers and the authority of the bass.
I can now add Tekton Sigma's to my very small list (posted 7/18/17) of speakers owned. Should be good for another decade or two. Very impressive speakers.
Pioneer monkey coffins that came with a Pioneer rack system from Sears. Sounded great to my teenage ears.
2001ish:
Infinity Modulus 2 System (sub and the rear sats still in use in my HT)
2015ish:
KRK Rokit 8 studio monitors to replace Klipsch Promedia computer speakers Then Elac UB5s with an SVS SB12-NSD to replace the Rokit 8s Infinity IL40s and IL36C to replace the Modulus front soundstage
2017ish:
Infinity Intermezzo 4.1t in my new dedicated 2-channel room
Main system: early 1970's: a home built Philips speaker 1976: Quad esl 57 2009: Quad 2805 2012: B&W PV1d to supplement the Q2805s, tamed by a DSpeaker Antimode 8033 (crucial)
Secundary system in my study: 1991: Rogers LS3/5a 2015: Harbeth P3ESR
bedroom system: 2008: Wharfedale Diamond 9.0
As should be obvious from the list, I am not an impulse buyer.
Klipsch Forte I (new)-now in my brother's system Thiel CS 3.5 (used) (in a peripheral zone in my home-powered by Bryston 4B) Vandersteen 3A's (new) (main system speakers-powered by Ultraverve/Bryston 4BSST) Atlantic Tech home theater bundle (new) (home theater-Pioneer Elite Receiver) Focal JM Cobalt bookshelf (used) (in my son's system with Mc MX113 and AVA Ultravalve) Klipsch KG2 (used) (workshop system, Pass ACA DIY monos)
Interested in building a Latino ST 70 and getting a pair of Forte III's or Cornwall III's for yet another system
- Large box Kenwood speakers with about four drivers (can’t recall the model) - Tannoy MX1 - Tannoy MX2 - Monitor Audio Bronze BX2 - Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 - B&W 685 (S1) - Monitor Audio RX1 - Vandersteen Model 1 - Spendor A5 (still own and in use in system 2) - WLM La Scala (still own and in use in system 1, along with the Elac below)
1994 Koss M-80 Plus Speakers 1997 Some kind of speakers on loan from a friend. I think they were Advent Heritages 2000 or so B&W 602s 2009 or so B&W 603S3 2012 Vandersteen Quattro Wood Signature S2
also starting in 2014, I bought Proac Tablette Reference 8s for my office (previously was using Athenas), Vandersteen 2ce signature ii for home theater (plus Vandersteen subwoofer, center channel, and those Athenas for sides), and Vandersteen 1s for the man cave.
I've probably forgotten a few, purchased used: Reynaud Twin Signature Spendor BC1 Magnepan SMG Chartwell LS3/5a KEF 103.2 Snell Type K KLH 17 Omega Super 3 XRS Chartwell LS3/5a Fried Model R Epos ES-11 Advent /3 NHT M00 Serene Talisman Celestion SL6si Dynaco A25 Dynaco A35 Quad 9L Vandersteen 2C Air Tight Bonsai MSM-1 RA Labs Mini Reference Richard Allan RA-8 Wharfedale Diamond Celestion 3 Linn Index Fulton 80 Paradigm Atom Sequerra Met 7
Guess I don't like change as much as others here. 1992 Martin Logan Sequel II 2016 Sonus Faber Venere 3.0 2017 Wilson Audio Sasha 2 I am hoping to enjoy the Sashas longer (24 years) than the ML Sequels!
Yes, the Impulse H1's are indeed one very fine never to be sold loudspeaker and are the best horn speaker I have heard to date. Same goes for the Oris 150's to a slightly lesser degree than the 1's. The Klipschorn is not as good as the H1's or the Oris 150's, it has the potential to be a truly excellent loudspeaker, but not in its unfettered guise. IMHO. Love all my horns though!..............lol
You should look into the Vandersteen's Don. They give you the advantage of a dynamic speaker, but also the sound of a point source, which is what you are used to with Maggies. A friend of mine has both and LOVES them both. He's a jazz drummer and knows his music. Even teaches at Julliard.
They are different speakers, but the VAndersteens are a much easier match for electronics. It's about which ones depending on your budget. Since you are looking at the 20.7's, you can swing the Quatro Carbon Fiber Tweeters I assume (similar cost). I just got mine from Audio Connection and they are killer. Johnny knows how to set up a system and he also sells the Maggies, so he can go over the similarities as well as the differences. They are in NJ, not sure where you are located. It's just another option. I know many of us who enjoy Maggies when set up properly, but want a dynamic, so the Vandersteen's were a natural.
Jackcoke, I to am an avid Maggie owner since 1984 when I purchased my first pair of MG1 Imp. I am thinking about a speaker change in my system which I currently have 1.7i's. I have never owned the more expensive Maggies . The Maggie 20's are out of my price range so I am considering the 3.7 's. , or a totally different speaker manufacture. How would you compare the 3.7s to the 20.7? My listening is about 60%movies and 40% music, digital and LP's.
To the OP: Sweet Jesus! Sounds like you have no clue as to what sound your looking for. You need serious audio 12 step help...and coming from me, that's pretty bad.
gdnrbob925 posts07-17-2017 6:22pmFor me, just Vandies 3a sigs Treo's- Thanks ctsooner. And, a pair of 2w subs.
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So happy that you love them Bob. I did too as you know. As great as they are, the Quatro's are just amazing. I've heard so many of the speakers that have been mentioned in this thread. You can tell the type of ear folks have by what they are listening to over time.
JBL 4311b Snell CV Omega Compact Hemp w Deep Hemp Subs Omega Alnico 6 Monitor w Deep Hemp Subs Omega XRS Alnico 8 w Deep Hemp Subs Lowther DX4 Medallion II Shelby+Kroll Monitors w S+K Subs Charney Audio Maestro Horns
Since 1995 only two pairs of speakers plus one pair of subs. B&W N802 and ESP Bodhran se speakers plus Gallo TR1d subs. For me buying speakers is the least amount of fun. I do like to listen to other designs but I'm satisfied with what I have.
Infinity Kappa 8.1 v1 which had a 1.7ohm impedance at lowest point Infinty SM 65 B&W M-1 Sunfire HRS SAT Revel Performa3 M105 Raidho X-1s Homemade monitors using Dayton Audio cabinets and Monacor Drivers
The Magnepan MG-2 was my first high-end speaker purchased circa 1978. Followed by: Magnepan MG-3A Magnepan MG-3.3 Magnepan MG-3.5 Magnepan MG-20.1 ( My current speaker, purchased around 2012)
I love the open non-boxy sound of the maggies. With the appropriate amplification and cables they can be very musical sounding.
At School as spotty teenager- Videoton Mini Max At College (still spotty) - Celestion Ditton 33's (lurking in the loft) First Job less spotty - Linn Isobarik DMS ( brother still uses) Impulse H1 * Magnepan MG1 Nagaoka Single cone speaker (Fostex 168 Sigma)* Oris 150 Horns* Klipschorn*
White Van Speakers Definitive Technology Towers I forget the model Soliloquy 5.3 Alon Lotus SE JMlabs Micro-Utopia original model (current) Audio Note AN/Jlx (on the way!)
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