seanheis1
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| Imported audio are you getting the same level of performance vs domestic priced equip? With Naim you sure are paying a lot more. Focal is trickier as they liquidate in the US market...sometimes you will see 50% off at upscale audio. I have seen the Klipsch Heritage line discounted in Canada, with US sales not allowed. | |
| Basic integrated amp for $700-$900 It depends on what sound signature you are after. That Vincent amp is not lush or tonally warm like a typical tube amp. At least not with the stock tube(s). It’s very detailed and feels like much more than 50 watts. My Rega amps had more of the va... | |
| (Brutally) Honest Audio Reviews From what I can see they are using manufacturer stock photos. That is normally an indicator that the speakers have never been in their possession. A lot of these types of sites are popping up. Their "impressions" could be coming from real reviewers. | |
| Thoughts wanted for new speaker design A little 2 way stand mount speaker using Dayton prefab cabinets could offer a lot of value. Give it away and if its a hit it will make your bread and butter speakers easier to sell. | |
| Metal cabinet speakers I have Focal CMS 40 monitors on my desk. Aluminum and very heavy. They don’t resonate and add sound/ambiance like an MDF or plywood box does. Having said that, a resonate box can be very enjoyable. I love Harbeth and Rega mini monitors. | |
| Amp for Harbeth P3ESR and Cambridge Audio Azur 851N Schiit Ragnarok 2 just released at $1500 | |
| Speaker recommendation thread (Organised by tiers of price) Under 1k - Rega RS1. Just about perfect for a desktop. I recommend auditioning before dropping more on the LS3/5A monitors. Like all small monitors, they get better with a small sub like the REL T5. | |
| Recent purchase Emerald Physics 4.7's Audiophiles don’t ignore high value brands but they do shy away from systems that need DSP. I believe that Clayton Shaw understood this and Spatial Audio was born. Those designs aren’t necessarily better, but the no DSP required are magic words. | |
| Top Notch Desktop System Even better is isoacoustic stands. I would be surprised if you needed DSP for near field. You should be getting a lot of direct sound being so close. | |
| Emerald Physics Loudspeakers Though I think the newest versions of Emerald Physics speakers are less dependent on DSP. Yes I believe they call them Spatial Audio. | |
| What brands tend to have the worst resale value? Martin Logan, Vienna Acoustics, Anthony Gallo, Linn, Definitive Technology...these brands tend to sit on Craigslist forever. | |
| Just received shipment of my Magnepan LRS’s The frequency response is 50hz, but not sure if that is down 3db or down 6db. If anyone gets a chance to play a 40hz test tone I’m curious if there is much output. Since there is no port I’m guessing they don’t roll off real fast. | |
| Top Notch Desktop System The KEF speakers are tonally on the cool side, which some love and others don’t. | |
| The best speaker for a small room...at any price point. That is a very small room and pretty square so without DSP or room treatments, I would be looking at small monitors, maybe horns to control dispersion and not excite room modes. | |
| Tone, Tone, Tone ! The Rega RS1 speakers on my desk give me tone, clarity, and speed so I totally understand your relationship with your Spendors. I have tried to replace them so many times with other hyped speakers, but each time I end up not keeping the replacemen... |