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aepaguinaldo · « **Reply #3300 on:** Jan 25, 2011 at 04:50 AM »

Hi. What was your experience with the MA + Cambridge Audio..your input would help..thanks.

accastil · « **Reply #3301 on:** Jan 25, 2011 at 10:59 AM »

Quote from: aepaguinaldo on Jan 25, 2011 at 04:50 AM

Hi. What was your experience with the MA + Cambridge Audio..your input would help..thanks.

with the lower ma models. this is going to sound bright and forward.
with the higher ma models. this is going to sound bright, forward, and harsh.
ma speakers must be paired with dark/dull/laidback/polite sounding wires and gears to compensate for its nature.
inherent within ma design is brightness and forwardness.

debbie · « **Reply #3302 on:** Jan 25, 2011 at 11:47 AM »

Quote from: accastil on Jan 25, 2011 at 10:59 AM

with the lower ma models. this is going to sound bright and forward.
with the higher ma models. this is going to sound bright, forward, and harsh.
ma speakers must be paired with dark/dull/laidback/polite sounding wires and gears to compensate for its nature.
inherent within ma design is brightness and forwardness.

Well said.

Gabbby · « **Reply #3303 on:** Jan 25, 2011 at 12:22 PM »

i personally like the Roksan Kandy k2 paired with RX2's

aepaguinaldo · « **Reply #3304 on:** Jan 25, 2011 at 06:06 PM »

Quote from: accastil on Jan 25, 2011 at 10:59 AM

with the lower ma models. this is going to sound bright and forward.
with the higher ma models. this is going to sound bright, forward, and harsh.
ma speakers must be paired with dark/dull/laidback/polite sounding wires and gears to compensate for its nature.
inherent within ma design is brightness and forwardness.

Thanks. Very helpful. I do not like Bright sound. What is your opinion on MA with NAD?

accastil · « **Reply #3305 on:** Jan 26, 2011 at 12:15 PM »

Quote from: aepaguinaldo on Jan 25, 2011 at 06:06 PM

Thanks. Very helpful. I do not like Bright sound. What is your opinion on MA with NAD?

MA with NAD might still be a bit bright for you...if you dont really like bright sound.
MA with Classe is neutral (a bit dull for me actually)
MA with Arcam is neutral
MA with BnK is still a bit bright.
MA with roksan is still a bit bright.
if you dont really like bright sound, then it wouldnt be easy to make you contented with an MA.
it is inherent in their design and it is what makes it sound very very very very good.....at least for me

Onkyo606 · « **Reply #3306 on:** Jan 26, 2011 at 01:57 PM »

Quote from: accastil on Jan 26, 2011 at 12:15 PM

MA with NAD might still be a bit bright for you...if you dont really like bright sound.
MA with Classe is neutral (a bit dull for me actually)
MA with Arcam is neutral
MA with BnK is still a bit bright.
MA with roksan is still a bit bright.
if you dont really like bright sound, then it wouldnt be easy to make you contented with an MA.
it is inherent in their design and it is what makes it sound very very very very good.....at least for me

and for me too allan.

im enjoying every minute of my RS6 with Onkyo. At one point, I used an RS1 wiht NAD 325BEE and I really liked that combination. I onced listened to a Roksan RX1 combination but I didnt liked the sound of it. Its not as lively as the RS1 or the RS6 but to many people, Im sure they would like it that way. To each his own indeed.

aepaguinaldo · « **Reply #3307 on:** Jan 26, 2011 at 05:47 PM »

Thanks for your replies..highly appreciated.

buratsi · « **Reply #3308 on:** Jan 26, 2011 at 11:08 PM »

what MA floorstander model pwede pang 7.1 home theater setup

Onkyo606 · « **Reply #3309 on:** Jan 26, 2011 at 11:23 PM »

Quote from: buratsi on Jan 26, 2011 at 11:08 PM

what MA floorstander model pwede pang 7.1 home theater setup

you have three choices, silver, gold or platinum or you may even consider the bronze series BR5

for the silver RX6 or RX8
for gold di na ako sure sa series number GS20 and GX20 yata
sa platinum PL200 check na lang po sa net yung silver lang kase ang pmaliyar ako sa modelo

buratsi · « **Reply #3310 on:** Jan 27, 2011 at 06:38 AM »

Quote from: Onkyo606 on Jan 26, 2011 at 11:23 PM

you have three choices, silver, gold or platinum or you may even consider the bronze series BR5

for the silver RX6 or RX8
for gold di na ako sure sa series number GS20 and GX20 yata
sa platinum PL200 check na lang po sa net yung silver lang kase ang pmaliyar ako sa modelo

malaki ba sound diff ng (silver)rx6 sa bronze(bx5)

Onkyo606 · « **Reply #3311 on:** Jan 27, 2011 at 08:25 AM »

Quote from: buratsi on Jan 27, 2011 at 06:38 AM

malaki ba sound diff ng (silver)rx6 sa bronze(bx5)

sobrang laki not only in the low frequency but over all sound quality, RX6 is way way better than BR5 at least from my end. it may be differnt from others

accastil · « **Reply #3312 on:** Jan 27, 2011 at 11:58 AM »

Quote from: Onkyo606 on Jan 27, 2011 at 08:25 AM

sobrang laki not only in the low frequency but over all sound quality, RX6 is way way better than BR5 at least from my end. it may be differnt from others

by design, the sonic difference should be far different. however, you may not even be able to notice this if the system that will drive them is not resolute enough to push the RX model to its full potential.
what im telling here is that you should get a price-matched speakers for the system that you will be using it for.
buying something more than enough is just a lot of waste...not only for the speakers potential, but also of your hard earned money.
so better home audition both.

vaportrail · « **Reply #3313 on:** Jan 27, 2011 at 03:52 PM »

Quote from: aepaguinaldo on Jan 25, 2011 at 06:06 PM

Thanks. Very helpful. I do not like Bright sound. What is your opinion on MA with NAD?

MA matches very well with Musical Fidelity amps

debbie · « **Reply #3314 on:** Jan 27, 2011 at 03:59 PM »

Quote from: vaportrail on Jan 27, 2011 at 03:52 PM

MA matches very well with Musical Fidelity amps

Exactly, specially with the MF older models...

allan1836 · « **Reply #3315 on:** Feb 02, 2011 at 03:32 PM »

Mga MA gurus, ask ko lang if anybody has experienced listening to a vintage (circa 80"s) MA r700md bs speakers. It already uses their metal dome tweeters but it's their 1st gen. version and silver pa color nung tweets. Made in UK pa with 6.5" poly woofer with inverted surrounds. Based on some web info, designed pa ata ito ni Robin Marshall of Epos 11 and 14 fame.

I actually had a short chance of listening to it and it sounds very good. It has a very buttery sound and medyo laidback but detailed. It also sounded big for it's size. The fact is, it was only being driven by an old onkyo reciever and a hk cd player ( I think), which makes me more surprised and awed.

Do you think it's still worth buying around 7K ? Tnx

i_dr · « **Reply #3316 on:** Feb 09, 2011 at 06:10 AM »

not sure if this is the right place to ask but, does anyone know what the current brand new prices of the bronze 2, 5 and center are?

Signal2Noise · « **Reply #3317 on:** Mar 21, 2011 at 05:31 AM »

Quote from: allan1836 on Feb 02, 2011 at 03:32 PM

Mga MA gurus, ask ko lang if anybody has experienced listening to a vintage (circa 80"s) MA r700md bs speakers. It already uses their metal dome tweeters but it's their 1st gen. version and silver pa color nung tweets. Made in UK pa with 6.5" poly woofer with inverted surrounds. Based on some web info, designed pa ata ito ni Robin Marshall of Epos 11 and 14 fame.

I actually had a short chance of listening to it and it sounds very good. It has a very buttery sound and medyo laidback but detailed. It also sounded big for it's size. The fact is, it was only being driven by an old onkyo reciever and a hk cd player ( I think), which makes me more surprised and awed.

Do you think it's still worth buying around 7K ? Tnx

Yes go for it....It's a real steal for an original UK built MA for only 7K. Considered a collector's item na ito.

Signal2Noise · « **Reply #3318 on:** Mar 21, 2011 at 05:38 AM »

Quote from: aepaguinaldo on Jan 25, 2011 at 06:06 PM

Thanks. Very helpful. I do not like Bright sound. What is your opinion on MA with NAD?

.

MA with NAD would be fine, but if you want to really make your MA sing - say from Silver to Gold series....Go for MF, Exposure or Roksan, it may sound bright to others but may sound good or enough for you. Go and audition so you will know, otherwise go for tube amp, I find MA especially the silver series doing well with EL-34 & KT88-based amp

Signal2Noise · « **Reply #3319 on:** Mar 21, 2011 at 05:43 AM »

Quote from: buratsi on Jan 27, 2011 at 06:38 AM

malaki ba sound diff ng (silver)rx6 sa bronze(bx5)

Malaki....Until you listen then you will know. Let me say on a simple comparison in cars:

Both made by Toyota:

Bronze = Corolla
Silver = Camry

But still depends on what system are you going to pair with the speakers. Kahit Silver or Gold pa yan kapag hindi matched iyong gears mo ay tatalunin yan ng Bronze with well-matched system.

Signal2Noise · « **Reply #3320 on:** Mar 21, 2011 at 05:56 AM »

Quote from: accastil on Jan 27, 2011 at 11:58 AM

by design, the sonic difference should be far different. however, you may not even be able to notice this if the system that will drive them is not resolute enough to push the RX model to its full potential.
what im telling here is that you should get a price-matched speakers for the system that you will be using it for.
buying something more than enough is just a lot of waste...not only for the speakers potential, but also of your hard earned money.
so better home audition both.

Agree +100

aepaguinaldo · « **Reply #3321 on:** Mar 25, 2011 at 05:06 AM »

Hi. Has anyone been able to listen to Bx2 already?

audioworld · « **Reply #3322 on:** Mar 25, 2011 at 07:59 PM »

Good day!

We would like to announce that MA BX series is now available and ready for audition in the next few days please feel free to call us at 7426843/7327716.

Cheers,

Thanks PDVD

karzai · « **Reply #3323 on:** Mar 26, 2011 at 06:50 PM »

magkano ba rx6 shipped to kuwait?

Signal2Noise · « **Reply #3324 on:** Mar 29, 2011 at 07:15 AM »

Quote from: karzai on Mar 26, 2011 at 06:50 PM

magkano ba rx6 shipped to kuwait?

Check with Tones & Colours (authorized distributor of MA) in UAE and KSA.

karzai · « **Reply #3325 on:** Mar 29, 2011 at 05:38 PM »

I inquired from tones & colors, yung price nila ay US$ 1300 per pair including delivery to Kuwait.

Onkyo606 · « **Reply #3326 on:** Mar 29, 2011 at 06:51 PM »

Quote from: karzai on Mar 29, 2011 at 05:38 PM

I inquired from tones & colors, yung price nila ay US$ 1300 per pair including delivery to Kuwait.

try to pm xyobub he got his RS6 from Saudi ARabia too at a very nice deal, im not sure though if the RX6 is also cheap.

Signal2Noise · « **Reply #3327 on:** Mar 30, 2011 at 07:35 AM »

Quote from: Onkyo606 on Mar 29, 2011 at 06:51 PM

try to pm xyobub he got his RS6 from Saudi ARabia too at a very nice deal, im not sure though if the RX6 is also cheap.

Hi Onkyo, Tones & Colours Technologies is the sole distributor of MA products both in UAE and KSA. I bought my MA S6 speakers directly from Mr. Saher, the owner of TCT last 2005, and he gave me a 40% off from the original price. My regret, I sold the S6 to my father-in-law because he liked the pair.

TonyC · « **Reply #3328 on:** Apr 06, 2011 at 02:24 PM »

Quote from: audioworld on Mar 25, 2011 at 07:59 PM

Good day!

We would like to announce that MA BX series is now available and ready for audition in the next few days please feel free to call us at 7426843/7327716.

Cheers,

Thanks PDVD

How much would the BX2 cost? It's what hifi product of the year 2010,

http://awards.whathifi.com/winners/stereo-speakers-and-subwoofers/2010

Thanks

pa3ck608 · « **Reply #3329 on:** Apr 08, 2011 at 11:32 PM »

Quote from: TonyC on Apr 06, 2011 at 02:24 PM

How much would the BX2 cost? It's what hifi product of the year 2010,

http://awards.whathifi.com/winners/stereo-speakers-and-subwoofers/2010

Thanks

srp is 18k something. thanks to jason of audioworld for letting us listen to these gorgeous speakers.