Re: [slim] Opinions on Powered Speakers

2007-11-19 Thread Pale Blue Ego
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 Blu

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2007-11-19 Thread Club1820
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

Re: [slim] Opinions on Powered Speakers

2007-11-19 Thread sleepysurf
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 > mod

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2007-11-19 Thread ob_kook
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

Re: [slim] Opinions on Powered Speakers

2007-11-19 Thread blxm
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 th

Re: [slim] Opinions on Powered Speakers

2007-11-16 Thread ob_kook
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 monobl

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2007-11-06 Thread ob_kook
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 p

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2007-11-06 Thread chris . mason
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

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2007-11-05 Thread mvalera
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

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2007-11-05 Thread chris . mason
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

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2007-11-05 Thread ceejay
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 yo

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2007-11-05 Thread ob_kook
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 -->

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2007-11-05 Thread egd
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 ne