Re: [slim] Opinions on Powered Speakers
There's a new contender in this market, the AudioEngine 2, a $199 2.0 system with a 4" wide x 6" tall cabinet. I haven't heard them, but they look sweet and the early reviews are very positive. -- Pale Blue Ego Pale Blue Ego's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=110 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39936 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Opinions on Powered Speakers
blxm;243843 Wrote: > I've got them on floor stands so my 2 year old cant smear milk or snot > all over them. But can he/she tip them over?!?! -- Club1820 Club1820's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10999 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39936 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Opinions on Powered Speakers
I'm using the Swan S200A's in a secondary setup. They sound superb, and look a lot more unique than than the AudioEngines. That said, I heard the AudioEngines at RMAF, and they were like-wise impressive sounding. -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) > benchmark dac-1 > modwright swl 9.0se > belles 350a reference > ml summits. blue jeans cables. secondary sb3 systems in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speakers) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers). sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39936 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
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blxm;243843 Wrote: > I had the same speaker choice dilemma when I bought a SB3. I opted for > the AudioEngines which at GBP200 weren't the cheapest but in terms of > performance, aesthetics and WAF, they are probably the best electronic > thing I have bought. Ever. > > Ended up with a very nice minimalist setup and I've got them on floor > stands so my 2 year old cant smear milk or snot all over them. Had it been for any other room besides my office, I would have gone for the AE5's. For my desk, where space is at a premium, the form factor won out. No regrets at all though. Glad to hear that the AE5's are that good. Come to think of it, a system in the garage *would* be nice... :) One thing many on the forum agree on is that SB3+powered speakers are a compelling combination. -- ob_kook SB2 --> Axiom passive pre --> Portal Paladin monoblocks --> Dynaudio Contour 1.3 MKII ob_kook's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1383 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39936 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Opinions on Powered Speakers
I had the same speaker choice dilemma when I bought a SB3. I opted for the AudioEngines which at GBP200 weren't the cheapest but in terms of performance, aesthetics and WAF, they are probably the best electronic thing I have bought. Ever. Ended up with a very nice minimalist setup and I've got them on floor stands so my 2 year old cant smear milk or snot all over them. -- blxm blxm's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39936 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
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I got the Aego m's and all I can say is ... Wow! They are really impressive. Nice fit and finish, perfect footprint for my desk, and the sound is excellent. Chalk up another forum user who is happily using these little gems. Kook -- ob_kook SB2 --> Axiom passive pre --> Portal Paladin monoblocks --> Dynaudio Contour 1.3 MKII ob_kook's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1383 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39936 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
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I just placed an order for the Aego m's. If they were for a larger space that could tolerate a larger footprint, I think I would hve chosen the AE5's, but given the price and the cluttered desk... Maybe I'll pop for the AE5's for my workshop in the garage instead! -- ob_kook SB2 --> Axiom passive pre --> Portal Paladin monoblocks --> Dynaudio Contour 1.3 MKII ob_kook's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1383 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39936 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
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mvalera;240363 Wrote: > We have Audioengine 5's and Swans here. Love em both. > > Mike Bit out of my price range. I'd like a good set of 2.0 speakers in the same price range as the Aego M's - around £90. -- chris.mason chris.mason's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3323 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39936 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
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We have Audioengine 5's and Swans here. Love em both. Mike -- mvalera Michael Valera Online Communities Manager Logitech Streaming Media Systems slimdevices.com mvalera's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11086 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39936 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
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I'm also looking for some good quality powered speakers, but they have to be 2.0 - I don't have the space for the sub. Any suggestions? -- chris.mason chris.mason's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3323 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39936 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
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I have Acoustic Energy Aego M's in my study set up and am very pleased - the desk footprint is indeed tiny. Just one thing to look out for: the woofer is quite big and should ideally be placed not too far from the main speakers, otherwise you can get some strange separation effects if you move your head away from the ideal listening position. Ceejay -- ceejay ceejay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=148 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39936 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Opinions on Powered Speakers
Thanks. Yes, it certainly seems that those two are the front runners. At this point I am leaning towards the Aego m's due to the small footprint on my desk. Would you expect the AudioEngine's to have a bit more headroom? -- ob_kook SB2 --> Axiom passive pre --> Portal Paladin monoblocks --> Dynaudio Contour 1.3 MKII ob_kook's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1383 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39936 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
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Both the Aego M's and the Audio Engine A5's are highly rated. I've 3 pairs of Aego M's for bedroom, study and kitchen use and am very happy with them. Seems those with A5's are also very happy with them. I think the A5's are somewhat dearer, but I expect either will be a good purchase. Also need to consider your preferences re 2.1 vs 2. No knowledge of the Swan's. -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39936 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
