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Phobiazero
from the next Xltronic (Sweden) on 2002-05-02 12:56 [#00203322]
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Anyone familiar with those loudspeakers?
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Ceri JC
from Jefferson City (United States) on 2002-05-02 12:58 [#00203323]
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No, but they look pretty good. Are you considering getting some?
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Phobiazero
from the next Xltronic (Sweden) on 2002-05-02 13:05 [#00203324]
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perhaps. my "left" speaker died last weekend, due to rave.
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Ceri JC
from Jefferson City (United States) on 2002-05-02 13:15 [#00203325]
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How much do they cost? They look pretty high end...
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korben dallas
from nz on 2002-05-02 13:18 [#00203326]
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you host raves?
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Phobiazero
from the next Xltronic (Sweden) on 2002-05-02 13:21 [#00203328]
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around $600 (for both)
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Phobiazero
from the next Xltronic (Sweden) on 2002-05-02 13:21 [#00203329]
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sure i host raves ;)
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korben dallas
from nz on 2002-05-02 13:25 [#00203332]
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*drool ...
so you thinking these as PA system / home or both ??
Cerwin Vega make some nice sturdy rave gear, tho perhaps not so suited for the home environment?
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Phobiazero
from the next Xltronic (Sweden) on 2002-05-02 13:26 [#00203333]
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home/hifi system.
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Ceri JC
from Jefferson City (United States) on 2002-05-02 13:28 [#00203336]
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Just out of interest would it be linked to the PC at the same time as the hi-fi?
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korben dallas
from nz on 2002-05-02 13:29 [#00203337]
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mmmhhh.. they sound very nice, tho i haven't come across them till now. have you checked "what hi-fi" magazine?- that's generally a good rule of thumb to go by in terms of equipment performance and the like ...
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Phobiazero
from the next Xltronic (Sweden) on 2002-05-02 13:29 [#00203338]
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my computer is hooked up to my amplifier as well - so yes.
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Narkotic
from United States on 2002-05-02 14:40 [#00203359]
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They "look" nice, but are those dynavoice drivers made by dynaudio? man if they are these are some beauties. Celestion speaks are nice also for the money. Since your by the netherlands you should check out the Final electrostatics. I think their site is final.nl they are meant more for audiophile grade but can be quite loud if matched with a very decent amp (no single ended tubes of course)
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Phobiazero
from the next Xltronic (Sweden) on 2002-05-02 14:48 [#00203361]
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well, is 3x 6,5" as good as 2x 10"?
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Narkotic
from United States on 2002-05-02 14:55 [#00203363]
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depends on what your listening to, and your tastes. personally i like deep bass from 10's... 3 6.5's will produce some great punchy bass, but when it comes down to low Hz and loudness, the 10's will out-do. but typically you match speaks like this with a seperate subwoofer with a 10,12, 15, or 18" in it. Get higher 80hz + ranges with the 6.5's and 80Hz and below with the sub.
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Phobiazero
from the next Xltronic (Sweden) on 2002-05-02 15:06 [#00203371]
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hmm, yes.... i love deep bass as well. a separated subwoofer would solve the "problem" but i'm not sure my amplifier can handle this.
this one is interesting as well: http://www.dynavoice.com/megalith.htm
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Narkotic
from United States on 2002-05-02 15:19 [#00203398]
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well their sensitivity is about the norm.. 91deb/watt so you'd need a big solid state amp that'll put out a good 200watts RMS to each speak. i'd say its more "efficient" to go with a active subwoofer (powered at the sub no juice necessary) and those nice 6.5's... that way you get a nice full range
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Inverted Whale
from United States Minor Outlying Islands on 2002-05-02 15:29 [#00203405]
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I don't know if you've already made up your mind, but I recently got a pair of kef 205s paired with a sub, and they are the best sounding loudspeakers I've had yet.
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Narkotic
from United States on 2002-05-02 15:34 [#00203411]
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kef makes good speaks...anything paired with a decent sub will sound great
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jand
from Braintree (United Kingdom) on 2002-05-02 16:36 [#00203569]
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A sub is a must....
I can't live without one now...music has so much more weight & texture...
In many ways, Bass is more important that reproducing those Hi-frequcies..(most of which only dogs can hear anyway..)...
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jand
from Braintree (United Kingdom) on 2002-05-02 16:37 [#00203574]
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but yeah...those look so nice....
but I'm not the sort to go into HiFI shops...am scared of potential coming in my pants episodes..;)...
and I'm skint (forever it seems...)...
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Narkotic
from United States on 2002-05-02 17:32 [#00203658]
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yea hifi shops are for people with no limits on spending money.. they'll sell ya a pair of martin logan electrostats for 4 grand easilly and $150 for each speaker cable.
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chapman
from United Kingdom on 2002-05-02 17:39 [#00203663]
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mmm nice.... but i'm happy with my B&W's :)
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Narkotic
from United States on 2002-05-02 17:42 [#00203667]
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ahhhh b&w...
damn dont get me started ... i love audio
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chapman
from United Kingdom on 2002-05-02 17:52 [#00203673]
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:D too right.
mmmm whoever chose the black and yellow cone colour scheme is a genius. and the sound..... mmmmmmmmmmmm
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Loogie
from Oxford (United Kingdom) on 2002-05-02 18:09 [#00203683]
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I use B&W 603 S2's for about 2 years now, powered by 2 x Rotel 981 power amps in bridged mono, a Creek OBH12 passive preamp and an Arcam Alpha 8SE CD player
The Rotels destroyed my Mission 733i speakers at a party, they kick out 360 watts RMS into 8 ohms EACH, and my clever flatmate decided to turn volume on full
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Narkotic
from United States on 2002-05-02 18:14 [#00203687]
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shit... 360RMS at 8 ohms??? well if you run it in bridged mono then it wuld be 16 ohms stereo, 8 ohm mono... you sure its not at 4ohm mono?
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Loogie
from Oxford (United Kingdom) on 2002-05-02 18:25 [#00203696]
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nope, definately 8 ohm, I think they would get extremely hot into 4 ohm. check the rotel website. The 603's are 8 ohm anyway.
I would say avoid subs... unless you're willing to shell out the best part of a grand...
I love solid bass, but subs can overwhelm the music making it sound dull, then you'll be constantly upping the volume to try and make it sound more exciting.
If you get some half-decent sensitive floor-standing speakers the bass will shake your guts plenty anyway.
subs are great for home cinema, but if you're planning on extended music listening, budget it into better normal speakers
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Loogie
from Oxford (United Kingdom) on 2002-05-02 18:28 [#00203698]
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looks like the rotel rb981 amps have been replaced by rb1070... similar spec though
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Ceri JC
from Jefferson City (United States) on 2002-05-02 18:38 [#00203700]
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Especially for me, we did an experiment in physics and I can a lower pitched bracket than most people. i.e I can hear what to most is "sub-audible" but I can't hear as "high" as most people either.
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chapman
from United Kingdom on 2002-05-02 18:44 [#00203706]
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i got a rotel 931mkII amp, and B&W 601 S2's... sounds like the rotels are a popular choice!
i'm mighty pissed off tho as my technics cd player has died :(
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Loogie
from Oxford (United Kingdom) on 2002-05-02 19:57 [#00203768]
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what you gonna replace it with?
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