Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What speakers should I get?
haunyack;219603 Wrote: You might reconsider using a sub with your HT application as some of todays movie scores and especially added sound effects can be hard (even to the point of damage) on speakers designed for 2 channel listening. I understand that, but it wasn't an option. It died and it hasn't been a priority to repair or replace it. :) Since the sub has died, I have had little interest in watching LFE intensive movies anyway. Still, at normal levels, I haven't heard any complaints from the Monitor 7s. They're really quite capable on the low end. And I haven't had it up to reference levels in ages. -- GlennT GlennT's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10243 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37143 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What speakers should I get?
I don't normally like to promote brands in forums but I noticed you said you don't live near a lot of audio shops. Axiom is an online only company known for their excellent speakers, and truly outstanding customer service. Since Paradigm has already been referenced I'll mention that their floor standers, M60s and M80s are often compared to Paradigm's top Studio series but will cost you less. What made me break my rule for you is that they will talk to you about your requirements, recommend some models and they will let you listen to them for 30 days and if you don't like them, you can ship them back. Takes the ominous part out of buying something unheard. Their forums list people all over who are willing to do demos, because I really do recommend you listen to a speaker before buying. You may see someone in your area. That being said, I'd be willing to bet you would never ship them back once you heard them. I'm not going to say they are the best or that they are better than A or B. But I will say I am extremely happy with mine and trying them for 30 days suits your situation where you are not near any major shops. There are lots of articles and reviews if you search for them as you shouldn't take my word for it. -- Murph Murph's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37143 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What speakers should I get?
Murph wrote: Takes the ominous part out of buying something unheard. Listen to Murph. Never buy speakers unheard. Better, listen to them for a week. ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What speakers should I get?
macattack;217484 Wrote: hope to find something which makes my jaw drop Just be aware that sometimes speakers which make your jaw drop are tedious to listen to for hours on end. Personally, I prefer speakers which sound as natural as possible. They won't necessarily impress your average houseguest as Wow! speakers, but if a real audiophile sits down and listens to them for a while, they'll be suitably impressed. -- TiredLegs TiredLegs's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6201 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37143 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What speakers should I get?
GlennT;219568 Wrote: I don't consider myself an audiophile, but even I believe I didn't spend enough time auditioning speakers when I made my purchases. I just couldn't wait any longer, and I'm still very happy with my decision. The two shops I spent most of my time in were very accommodating and let me sit and soak it all in. My decision was slightly complicated by the fact that these were for a dual task rig for music and HT purposes, and I had a Paradigm CC-270 center that I bought with very little auditioning, but wanted to match. I even brought my center in for comparisons. At any rate, I ended up with Paradigm Monitor 7 floorstanders v4. For my novice ears, they do good justice to good music, while having good range for movies. They're certainly good enough that I can find faults I hadn't previously heard and breath life into music where I never realized I was missing anything. The Studio 20 bookshelves would have been just $100 or so more. My uncle has those, and they sound absolutely fantastic. Besides the fact that I really wanted floorstanders (looks + cats + curious newborn), they were just out of my budget and I decided the 7s would be better for movies. My amp for my sub died 6 months ago, and even I often forget it's missing at times (music has always sounded better without it). But, the 20's are certainly worth looking into if you can afford it. My uncle's are on his dedicated 2 channel rig, without a sub, and he LOVES it. FYI, I'm running a Yamaha RX-V1300 behind those towers. Also, see if your dealer will allow you to take speakers home to audition, once you've narrowed down your options of course. If not, find out about their return policy. I believe most are pretty forgiving, but once you buy from them, either their policy or your conscious may dictate that your money stay there. My 7s sounded completely different in our home, and were a little bright until I found an arrangement (both the speakers and the furniture in the entire room) that gave satisfactory results. That's a huge plus for Axiom, though shipping is often a killer. You might reconsider using a sub with your HT application as some of todays movie scores and especially added sound effects can be hard (even to the point of damage) on speakers designed for 2 channel listening. . -- haunyack Transporter - BK Reference 200.2 - Vandersteen 3A Signature. (Listening room) RWA (Analog) SB3 - Rotel RB 1070 - BW Matrix 805. (Bedroom) Fridgidare - Mirror Pond pale ale - easy chair w/remote - irritated neighbors. haunyack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9721 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37143 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What speakers should I get?
I currently have a Panasonic SA-XR57 driving some Polk RT25i's. I primarily listen to music via my Squeezebox [about 13k songs in FLAC]. Anyway, the first floor of my house is an open concept (around a central staircase) and I'm looking to upgrade my speakers to something which would provide a wow factor for me. The Polk's seem to get lost when I play them. I'm looking at $1k for the speakers, but if I should look at a new receiver/speaker package instead, I'd be open to that. [I also live in the middle of nowhere so finding an audio shop and auditioning is a bit difficult] -- macattack macattack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3193 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37143 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What speakers should I get?
SuperQ;217483 Wrote: The SA-XR57 is a nice receiver.. no need to replace it. If you're looking for just fronts, you might want to consider: http://www.paradigm.com/en/paradigm/fronts-monitor-monitor9-model-2-4-1-18.paradigm or http://www.definitivetech.com/loudspeakers/bipolar/bipolar.html I've had a pair of BP-8b speakers for 7 years now.. they've been great. I think there might be an authorized Paradigm dealer nearby, so I'll try those. I posted the same question over at AVS and hope to find something which makes my jaw drop and I can share with others. thanks! -- macattack macattack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3193 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37143 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What speakers should I get?
macattack;217474 Wrote: I currently have a Panasonic SA-XR57 driving some Polk RT25i's. I primarily listen to music via my Squeezebox [about 13k songs in FLAC]. Anyway, the first floor of my house is an open concept (around a central staircase) and I'm looking to upgrade my speakers to something which would provide a wow factor for me. The Polk's seem to get lost when I play them. I'm looking at $1k for the speakers, but if I should look at a new receiver/speaker package instead, I'd be open to that. [I also live in the middle of nowhere so finding an audio shop and auditioning is a bit difficult] The SA-XR57 is a nice receiver.. no need to replace it. If you're looking for just fronts, you might want to consider: http://www.paradigm.com/en/paradigm/fronts-monitor-monitor9-model-2-4-1-18.paradigm or http://www.definitivetech.com/loudspeakers/bipolar/bipolar.html I've had a pair of BP-8b speakers for 7 years now.. they've been great. -- SuperQ SuperQ's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2139 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37143 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What speakers should I get?
macattack;217484 Wrote: I think there might be an authorized Paradigm dealer nearby, so I'll try those. I posted the same question over at AVS and hope to find something which makes my jaw drop and I can share with others. thanks! Bring some CD's (or a laptop and the sqeezebox ;) It's best to test speakers with your music. Speakers are very subjective. Audio dealers also tend to take you more seriously if you bring some test music. -- SuperQ SuperQ's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2139 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37143 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
