texas42
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| Von Schweikert VR4 vs later models? Well, I picked up my new (to me) VR4s today and really love their sound. Upon initial listening I think I prefer them to my previous VR4 Jr's and VR5HSE's. HUGE soundstage! Thanks to all who chimed in. | |
| Castle speakers IAG Not sure about the models you received but the Castle Howard S3s I owned had dual five way binding posts for biwiring with either bananas or spades. Maybe they put in more at the top of their range? | |
| Castle speakers IAG I just sold a pair of Castle Howard S3's, their newest flagship. The build quality and sound were first-rate. Highly recommended. | |
| Best budget speakers for near-field/small space You'll probably not hear this recommendation anywhere else as they are still, as of yet, an undiscovered gem but for a few of us...but the Digital Phase AP-.7 is a killer satellite with an incredible frequency response of 35hz-20K + or - 1.5db and... | |
| Speakers for a large room for around $1000 With your requirements, I'd suggest a used pair of Klipsch La Scalas. A 3 way horn design, they work well with tube amps and will completely fill any size room you put them in. If you need deeper bass, consider a sub or go to a pair of Klipsch Cor... | |
| Transmission line speakers I have a pair of Castle Howard S3s which have incredible bass for their size and simply fill a room effortlessly. A very good design indeed! | |
| Thiel CS 2.2 or B&W 804N I listened to a pair of B&W 804N's recently and must say I was extremely impressed. Huge soundstage while still staying extremely articulate. I owned the earlier Thiel CS 2's and while I enjoyed them, they were a bit too narrow in the sweet sp... | |
| Magnepan 1.7 Sorry, I have not been on the board for a few days. No, neither myself or my two friends are dealers and have never been a dealer of Magnepan or any other speaker brand. Only an enthusiast. In fact two of us personally own Magnepan MG-IIIA's and t... | |
| Magnepan 1.7 A couple of friends and I auditioned the 1.7s in Austin last weekend. We all had the same conclusion; a rather cold and sterile sounding speaker. Probably more detailed than the 1.6s they replaced (we've all owned the MMS, MG 12s, 1.6s and the 3 s... | |
| Mini Home Theater Speakers ? I have the Gallo Ti's and they are great. Orb Audio (similar design) is another option... | |
| Jim Thiel has passed. My first foray into 'high end' audio came from listening to a pair of Thiel CS2s (and 3s) at a high end store called Audition in Birmingham. AL around 1986. I immediately fell in love with the wonderful sound and craftsmanship of the speakers. Bei... | |
| Beautiful Monitors? NHT XD Sub/Sat system. Not only are the monitors and sub gorgeous; so are the matching speaker stands. A true work of art.... | |
| Gallo REfF3's-All their cracked up to be? Actually, I bought them despite their looks, which I was not fond of. I first listened to the Gallo 3.1s at CES (actually THE Show) a few years back and I thought they were one of the best I heard there. I eventually bought the SA amp to go with t... | |
| Well Rounded Speakers $2500-$3000? I'll add the following speakers to your search...The Von Schweikert VR-4Jr'sThe.....hmmm, nah just get the VR's and you'll never look back, They are that good and a steal for what they go for on the used market at around $2k. | |
| Mirage Omni 350 omnipolar They (Digital Phase) are great speakers for the price. I love trying out different speaker designs and am always intrigued by speakers that have wide dispersion and room filling sound (as opposed to the 'head in a vice' accurate speakers that only... |