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......I have RC-10s. Ah screw it, im out.
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Audiophile quality PC speakers
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Winged Creature
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I have the RC-10s as well, ah well time for an upgrade.
btw what brand are those, pj325is
btw what brand are those, pj325is
they are ascend acoustics Sierra-1, ESPRESSO finish. I almost got the other new finish, cherry:
http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/SRM1/srm1.html
The espresso and cherry aren't out yet, but you can preorder them through the links in the thread and save $50. You can save another 5% if you prepay, making them cheaper than piano black! So glad I waited
http://forum.ascendacoustics.com/showthread.php?t=3963
that was a joke, btw
http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/SRM1/srm1.html
The espresso and cherry aren't out yet, but you can preorder them through the links in the thread and save $50. You can save another 5% if you prepay, making them cheaper than piano black! So glad I waited
http://forum.ascendacoustics.com/showthread.php?t=3963
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that was a joke, btw
Winged Creature
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Those are nice speakers, i may be in the market to upgrade my speakers once i get a new turntable. Happy with my amp and dont want to spend alot on a cd player so i use my elite universal.
Winged Creature
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Onix said:
I find axioms too bright, thats why i went with energy it had a very smooth mellow sound, im looking for a similar signature. The new speaker should be a significant upgrade over the energy as well.
Winged Creature said:
I've actually heard that about Axiom's, I don't know if it's consistent throughout all their lines.
I too am not a fan of bright speakers, but figured I'd mention them as they are fairly popular - at least for those that like that sort of sound.
Winged Creature
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too big for the listening room, i prefer smaller towers (think totem staff/arrow) or larger bookshelves
Winged Creature
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dont like the sound of deftech
Devore Fidelity Gibbon 3's are pretty warm.Winged Creature said:
The new Dynaudio Excite X12's or the X16's:
Dynaudio Audience 42 or 52s:
This line is discontinued now, so you can pick up a pair for very reasonable prices.
I'd suggest getting Dynaudios. Not bright at all, very well designed speakers...take a long time to burn in, but they sound very, very good with good gear.
Ok, I may have to eat my words regarding amplifiers..
I bought a used amp. I got it because it was a good deal and the speakers I'm getting next month aren't very efficient, especially considering the lower output of my AVR.
I only had a few minutes with it during my lunch break, but it seeeeeeeems to have made a difference in the sound. Part of it is that it's louder for any given volume level, but I think it does sound different.
I'm skeptical of myself because I really wanted it to make a difference even though I expected it not to.
I bought a used amp. I got it because it was a good deal and the speakers I'm getting next month aren't very efficient, especially considering the lower output of my AVR.
I only had a few minutes with it during my lunch break, but it seeeeeeeems to have made a difference in the sound. Part of it is that it's louder for any given volume level, but I think it does sound different.
I'm skeptical of myself because I really wanted it to make a difference even though I expected it not to.
KoruptData
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Still cant make my own threads so ill post this here. Im about to leave in an hour or so, to go get some 2.1 speakers for my TV. The ones I had crapped out this morning after 10 years and I need some new ones. Im on a budget of $100 or less and want to know what I can get for the buck. Ill continue to search this thread but time is counting. Should of thought of doing this earlier.
pj325is, they do make a difference like i said. not gonna get into an arguement about whether they make more of a difference than speakers (which wasn't my point to begin with)...but amps sound a lot different from each other. i did plenty of listening tests.
anyway, good luck with the rotel, it should serve you well.
anyway, good luck with the rotel, it should serve you well.
HappyBivouac
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Just pre-ordered a pair of Alesis M1 Active 520 USB powered reference monitors. They're monitors so they probably aren't the kind of speakers a lot of people in this thread are looking for, but they kick so much ass for $200. You can get audio out through USB, and the speakers have two 1/4" inputs turning them into a mini USB interface as well. Am waiting in excitement!
I used Axioms for years and loved them. Then I bought a pair of SVS speakers just to play around with. They were far far cheaper than my Axioms. Within a month I sold the Axioms and had a full set of the SVS speakers.
The SVS are ugly, but they are easily the best speakers in their price range that I have heard and i have played with most of the big ID brands. Interestingly Craigsub on AVS has done some double blind speaker challenges, and the SCS-01 has yet to be beat in that price range.
The SVS are ugly, but they are easily the best speakers in their price range that I have heard and i have played with most of the big ID brands. Interestingly Craigsub on AVS has done some double blind speaker challenges, and the SCS-01 has yet to be beat in that price range.
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I recently bought a new Denon AVR-889 for $500. (Got a nice deal via TheNerds.) I get my banana plugs in today. I can finally set up my system! I can't wait to hear it. 
StoOgE said:
I'm not using a normal consumer system. It's meant for music production. I have active speakers because space is a concern. As far as I've heard, burr brown isn't super highly looked upon, but I think that might be burr brown ic used in preamps vs. bulky vintage style preamp builds.
For reference level DAC's we'd look at stuff like Prism, Lavry, IZ technology DAC's, although my shit isn't to that level.
Had to bring this thread back from the dead since I'm moving from headphones to speakers. Anyone have experience with sound signatures from different receivers? I'm trying to decide between a Harman Kardon and a Yamaha. I currently have Sennheiser HD600 headphones and I find they are too laid back for me, I prefer something slightly more aggressive, but not overly bright.
Also, has anyone tried the Polk Audio LSi 15 speakers?
Also, has anyone tried the Polk Audio LSi 15 speakers?
While I can't take credit for it (my dad's gear), this is what we're running at home right now:
B&W 802D
Bryston 4B SST
I love the speakers so damn much. We've gone through some others...Matrix 801, 803D, Orions...but these are easily my favorite. So damn lifelike, and much more lively than our last 803Ds. Damn pricey though...don't know if I'd ever afford such gear myself.
Not running off a PC though.
B&W 802D
Bryston 4B SST
I love the speakers so damn much. We've gone through some others...Matrix 801, 803D, Orions...but these are easily my favorite. So damn lifelike, and much more lively than our last 803Ds. Damn pricey though...don't know if I'd ever afford such gear myself.
Not running off a PC though.
at that price range, you might wanna look into the Focals, Focal Chorus 807Vs. they are very easy to drive, and are pretty aggressive. now i thought the treble was pretty bright, but you just might like it, plus with proper room treatment (carpeting, rugs), and your selection of amps, you could always control the brightness.kevm3 said:
Winged Creature
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TheExodu5 said:While I can't take credit for it (my dad's gear), this is what we're running at home right now:
B&W 802D
Bryston 4B SST
I love the speakers so damn much. We've gone through some others...Matrix 801, 803D, Orions...but these are easily my favorite. So damn lifelike, and much more lively than our last 803Ds. Damn pricey though...don't know if I'd ever afford such gear myself.
Not running off a PC though.
damn thats a fantastic setup, im gonna upgrade to some rotel amplification soon and im also looking at getting some B&W speakers. One step at a time ...
it sounds like a dream with jazz and acoustic music. rock and electronic sound excellent and awesome as well. very tight, and controlled bass....very fast dynamics, hollow, liquid mid range and silky smooth treble.kevm3 said:
dynaudios are it for me, as far as speakers go...i'll definitely stay with them and move up the dyn ladder, when the time comes.
the setup was taken to its new heights by the McIntosh MC-252 amplifier however, without it, the dyns didnt really sing before.
Winged Creature
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So i upgraded my amplification with something from the new Rotel 15 series
http://www.rotel.com/UK/products/ProductDetails.htm?Id=489
I'll be getting it sometime this week, cause the shop didnt have it in black. Im looking for a nice boost in dynamics and bass response as my current integrated has a more mellow bass response.
http://www.rotel.com/UK/products/ProductDetails.htm?Id=489
I'll be getting it sometime this week, cause the shop didnt have it in black. Im looking for a nice boost in dynamics and bass response as my current integrated has a more mellow bass response.
Winged Creature
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the RC-10 is a very nice speaker i like it very much, but its time for me to upgrade into higher end territory.
Winged Creature said:
Around what price range are you looking at for your next speaker? I've heard the Polk Audio Lsi 15s were good.
I am putting these in a small room, so I think the RC 10's will be sufficient for now. More than anything, I am more interested in hearing their sound signature to see if this is 'for me'. I've heard these were laid back and mellow sounding. i don't mind that as long as it's not too laid back to the point where the highs have been rolled off. As long as the sound isn't 'distant' and soft sounding I should be fine.
Winged Creature
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Im going into the $2000 to $2500 range, the RC-10 is nice for what it is, a nice budget speaker. I dont like polk speakers i find them a tad bit bright. The highs on the RC-10s are not rolled of at all, the highs are there just not harsh and very smooth.
Winged Creature
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Ever since energy got bought by klipsch its all been downhill, the RC and Veritas series is the last series done by Energy before klipsch got into the picture. This time im going into the higher echelon of speaker manufacturers, I still may stick with something thats Canadian and solid but ive been looking more and more at European speaker manufacturers. B&W, Focal, Sonus Fabre and Dynaaudio are some european brands im looking at. With Canadian speakers, im looking at the paradigm reference series, PSB synchrony and totem.
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Winged Creature said:
Well I own a pair of Focal Electra 1007BE and I can tell you they're straight up amazing. You might also want to consider Elac if you like a lean, detailed sound.
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pj325is said:
My focus isnt country of origin I just want good sound, I just wanted to expand my horizon, since all the speakers ive ever owned are Canadian (Energy, Paradigm etc). They are fantastic i just want to see what else is out there past the national research council sound that Canadian speakers have.
focus 140's...this is a giant killer, believe me. dynaudio designed it so well, its more comparable to their upper end contour lines, its a LOT better than their previous intro audience series. the tweeter is godly. and you wont believe the bass is coming from those boxes.Winged Creature said:
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nitewulf said:
Eh, I find the bass in the 140s far too bloated and overall prefer the 110s instead. For overall "wow" factor the Contour 1.4s kick the crap out of the 140s.
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