Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Finally bought some new speakers

2008-11-23 Thread swhite58
pablolie;362548 Wrote: > Do they recommend to match them with the subwoofer they offer in the > same line? I don't know, but I guess it would be logical. However, the sub costs twice as much. Actually, it seems that Usher will be introducing a bass module especially for the S-520: http://www

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Finally bought some new speakers

2008-11-22 Thread pablolie
swhite58;361315 Wrote: > ... > For $500 speakers, they are also very well finished, with real wood > veneer, beautifully polished. > > Does anyone else have them, or any other Ushers? Looks like a great choice, I had not heard of Usher and now I am very curious about their product. I like the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Finally bought some new speakers

2008-11-22 Thread Shredder
I heard the Ushers at a high end audio show last year and was very impressed. Very good choice (and price). -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://for

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Finally bought some new speakers

2008-11-21 Thread svtcontour
Congrats :) I've got a pair of red ones and I couldnt be happier. I listened to a lot of small speakers up to about $1000 a pair and IMO the little S-520 are better than speakers easily 2x their price. What I love most is the fluid midrange and delicate top end. I dont find them overly bright e

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Finally bought some new speakers

2008-11-18 Thread swhite58
A while ago I asked this forum for their wiews on a few bookshelf speakers I had auditioned (Dynaudio, Quad, etc), priced at around $1000 Australian. Since then, my budget, not much to start with, has halved (having teenage children does that). Anyhow, I'm pleased to report that I finally bought