jimspov
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| What makes an expensive speaker expensive Thanks ctsooner that is interesting & helpful.To vander off topic (get it, vander instead of wander ), while I admire and appreciate the thoughtfulness put into the Vandersteen 1ci's and other vandersteen models, the sweet spot is too small (s... | |
| What makes an expensive speaker expensive I think the quality-price issue also arises at entry level. For example, consider the Vandersteen Classics (specifically 1ci) and Totem Arros. They're about the same price and both are well regarded in the forums. The Vandersteen's have survived ... | |
| Why are so many companies like harbeth making old speakers designs and charging thousends? I have the same dilemma with the Vandersteen Classics (specifically 1ci) and Totem Arros. They're about the same price and both are well regarded in the forums. The Vandersteen's have survived longer, so they can be said to have stood the test of ... | |
| Music Lovers Speaker vs. Audiophile Speaker I definitely fall in the "music lover" camp, but my trap is that I can't buy speakers simply buy listening to them. I suppose you could say I don't fully trust my ears, or maybe it is because the listening environment at the store can never match ... | |
| Vandersteen 2xx - 100,000 units? I ended up buying a demo pair of Vandersteen 1ci. The list price in Canada is $2,300. They were selling for $1350 and threw in the stands. I paid the asking price as it was within my budget and I felt the Vandersteen's were worth the money. Low-ba... | |
| Vandersteen 2xx - 100,000 units? stewart0722 - what do you consider "mid wattage". I have a PrimaLuna Prologue 1 ; 35 watts channel tube amp. | |
| Negotiating when buying demo and used speakers from a dealer I did some research on the internet. Listed on Canuck Audio Mart is a pair of these speakers, unused in open box, selling for CDN$3000. Also on Canuck: A dealer about 2 hours away purchased the remaining North American stock and is selling at a 25... | |
| Any Experience with Rega RS-7 Fyi the cost is about $1700 USD. | |
| 110 (or 120) vs 220 My reason for doing this is that my tube amp is rated at 35 watts / channel. I'm buying new speakers after having my Paradigm 5se's for over two decades.I naively thought if I doubled the voltage I could ~double my available power (~quadruple at 4... | |
| 110 (or 120) vs 220 Ok. If the amp isn't designed to do both with no modifications from me then I don't want to do this. (I have a call in to the manufacturer).I have a CPAP machine and it will automatically switch from 110 to 220 it I switch the power cord. Guess it... | |
| 110 (or 120) vs 220 Hi jea48,That's a pretty thorough response - thanks. If it is against code I won't do it.I presume that IF the unit was designed to run at 220-240 (as well as 110-120) that most of your concerns would be alleviated? Running other equipment off of ... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup 213cobra Phil,Not sure if you're still taking questions on this thread but if you are ...I'm buying a set of speakers to replace the Paradigm 5ses I purchaed 25 years ago. I have a PrimaLuna Prologue 1 tub amp.I'm quite excited by by Zu Audio's of... | |
| When spending less than $5,000 how much of a guide is price? Thanks grinnell.Well the things ya learn on this forum. Reference 3A is (now) a Canadian company about 2 hours away from where I live, and I never heard of them.Did I read correctly that they don't use crossovers?Do you know if "phase coherence" i... | |
| When spending less than $5,000 how much of a guide is price? mapman I have a PrimaLuna Prologue 1 (tube amp). Something like 30 watts / channel. From what I've read that's certainly enough for the Zu's. I spoke with a salesman about the Totems (both Arro and Sttaf) and he said he thought the Prologue 1 woul... | |
| Guidelines for buying used speakers (as in, are there any?) Billbartuska,I think those are reasonable conditions. |