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parker · « **Reply #120 on:** Jul 02, 2010 at 04:36 PM »

tunog beyerdynamic tesla t1 lang naman

The deep soundstage imaging and precise tonal balance of the Beyerdynamic Tesla T1 headphone is a stunning feat of audio engineering......

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #121 on:** Jul 02, 2010 at 06:35 PM »

Quote from: parker on Jul 02, 2010 at 08:01 AM

oo bago tumaas ang presyo guru nelson

Hinahantay ko pa yun very special discounted price na ibibigay sa akin ni Ultimate Guru Stagea.

Quote from: Stagea on Jul 02, 2010 at 08:08 AM

Loko ka Joey. Baka madiri ka sa system ko pag nakita/narinig mo ang kajologan.

Nakow. Mag-iiba ang mundo nyo kapag nadinig nyo ang kay Ivan. Yan ang reference ko sa solid state eh.

Stagea · « **Reply #122 on:** Jul 02, 2010 at 11:59 PM »

Quote from: parker on Jul 02, 2010 at 04:36 PM

tunog beyerdynamic tesla t1 lang naman

The deep soundstage imaging and precise tonal balance of the Beyerdynamic Tesla T1 headphone is a stunning feat of audio engineering......

Nyek, sayo lang yun Guru Joey. Tunog A4Tech at KYE lang ang system ko (yung tag 200 pesos).

@Master Nelson

Reference ng kapangitan ang system ko. Example ng wag dapat tularan.

Yung sayo ang pilit ginagaya ngunit di mapantayan ng mga hifi exhibit.

beginner · « **Reply #123 on:** Jul 03, 2010 at 02:35 AM »

Good morning Gurus!

I was busy for quite a while at hinde na masyado nakakabrowse ng thread na 'to. Ano ano bago nating toys?

Bigay na sana ako ngayon feedback dun sa Microdynamics na cable pero oks na ko sa review ni Master Ivan. Hehe!

beginner · « **Reply #124 on:** Jul 03, 2010 at 02:38 AM »

Oh and by the way, sama kayo minsan sa amin ni Ivan hunting ng speakers. Hehe!

So far eto mga choices namin considering the budget I have:

Monitor Audio RX2
Mission 792
B&W 685
PSB Image B6 - to be auditioned

Stagea · « **Reply #125 on:** Jul 03, 2010 at 04:26 AM »

Oo nga mas marami mas masaya. Babaunin daw ni Master Raz ang high end gear nya with him para pare pareho ang gagamiting cdp, amp at cables para medyo ma-equalize ang playing field.

Maganda lahat ng nasa list, nakakapaglaway naman.

beginner · « **Reply #126 on:** Jul 03, 2010 at 05:12 AM »

Nga pala, forgot to thank Master Nelson and Master Joey sa pagpapaunlak sa amin na marinig ang kani-kanilang mga audio gears. Salamat talaga!

@Master Nelson
Kunin mo na agad yung 740c ni Master Ivan!

Oh and by the way, did I mention your coffee is one of the best tasting coffees I've ever had?

Stagea · « **Reply #127 on:** Jul 03, 2010 at 06:55 AM »

Ayan, hindi na lang ako ang nagsabi ha. Ang kape kila Master Nelson ang benchmark ng mga high end cafes dahil hindi kopi luwak ang gamit nila. May farm sila ng man-made dinosoars na pinapakain ng coffee fruits, para magflavor dun sa bean.

Salamat ulit Master Nelson and Master Joey!

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #128 on:** Jul 03, 2010 at 09:05 AM »

Quote from: beginner on Jul 03, 2010 at 02:38 AM

Oh and by the way, sama kayo minsan sa amin ni Ivan hunting ng speakers. Hehe!

So far eto mga choices namin considering the budget I have:

Monitor Audio RX2
Mission 792
B&W 685
PSB Image B6 - to be auditioned

Baka mapalo tayo ng mods. OT tayo. Gawa ka na kasi sa HT gallery ng system mo.

Sabagay, I-pair naman sa CA amp kaya ok lang.

Quote from: beginner on Jul 03, 2010 at 05:12 AM

Nga pala, forgot to thank Master Nelson and Master Joey sa pagpapaunlak sa amin na marinig ang kani-kanilang mga audio gears. Salamat talaga!

@Master Nelson
Kunin mo na agad yung 740c ni Master Ivan!

Oh and by the way, did I mention your coffee is one of the best tasting coffees I've ever had?

Di kayo nagyaya ulit kina Joey. Nang-iwan kayo.

Hantay ko pa matapos yun 740c. Hantay ko pa din yun last palimos price ni master Ivan.

Thanks for coming. Bumili nga ako ng pandesal nun kasi kumain na pala kayo.

Quote from: Stagea on Jul 03, 2010 at 06:55 AM

Ayan, hindi na lang ako ang nagsabi ha. Ang kape kila Master Nelson ang benchmark ng mga high end cafes dahil hindi kopi luwak ang gamit nila. May farm sila ng man-made dinosoars na pinapakain ng coffee fruits, para magflavor dun sa bean.

Salamat ulit Master Nelson and Master Joey!

Nasa rear channel output yun bean para masarap.

parker · « **Reply #129 on:** Jul 03, 2010 at 12:16 PM »

oo...sama ako sa monitor rx2 malapit sa amin yun lugar. uy masarap na coffee yun galing sa rear end... lalo na pag may halong totu!!!!

sana hindi ako mahilo mamili ng alternate speaks,,,,so far mezzo 2 pa lang napakingan ko with the ca 550a at ayaw ko ng lumayo sa ganun tunog

malinaw,malinis at maganda.

wala naman talagang busog na busog na bass ang mga headphones

tulad nung reference system ni guru ivan mala beyerdynamic t1

have a good day gurus ivan,nelson,raz

Stagea · « **Reply #130 on:** Jul 03, 2010 at 12:59 PM »

Quote from: parker on Jul 03, 2010 at 12:16 PM

oo...sama ako sa monitor rx2 malapit sa amin yun lugar. uy masarap na coffee yun galing sa rear end... lalo na pag may halong totu!!!!

sana hindi ako mahilo mamili ng alternate speaks,,,,so far mezzo 2 pa lang napakingan ko with the ca 550a at ayaw ko ng lumayo sa ganun tunog malinaw,malinis at maganda.

wala naman talagang busog na busog na bass ang mga headphones tulad nung reference system ni guru ivan mala beyerdynamic t1

Hampaslupa lang ang system ko Master Joey. Mahal pa ang kawad mo dito.

Tara sama ka makinig ng ibang speaks. Maganda naman talaga yung Mezzo 2, ayaw lang ilagay ni Beginner sa list dahil may brand preference siya.

Oo masarap talaga kape kila Master Nelson, walang kapantay. Very comfy pa, at pwede ka manood sa projector-based HT. Gusto nga namin magpaampon eh.

parker · « **Reply #131 on:** Jul 03, 2010 at 05:28 PM »

guru raz dagdag mo eto. focal chorus 807v. mukang kayang kaya ng ca 550a patunugin to the max na walang hirap.

Specifications

* 2-way bass reflex design
* One 7-inch Polyglass mid-bass driver
* One 1" inverted dome tweeter
* Frequency response: 50 Hz – 28 kHz
* Low Frequency point: 41 Hz
* Sensitivity: 92 dB
# Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
# Maximum power handling: 160 watts
# Crossover frequency: 3 kHz
# Dimensions (W x H x D): 9 1/3" x 17 5/8" x 13 1/8"
# Weight: 22.2 lbs.
# Price: $1,095/pair
# www.focal-fr.com

They are moderately efficient with a sensitivity specification of 92 dB so a receiver or amplifier with 75 watts per channel or more is a good match for the 807V speakers.

Stagea · « **Reply #132 on:** Jul 04, 2010 at 03:36 AM »

Maganda yan 807V Guru Joey, kaso wala ata yung local distro na pinaparating. 806V at 706V meron sila.

Ang concern ko lang diyan baka masyadong maging dry and clinical pag matched with Cambridge gear, though kaya naman daanin sa speaker placement at kawad for sure. Medyo lush ata kasi ang preference ni Guru Razel.

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #133 on:** Jul 04, 2010 at 07:56 AM »

Quote from: Stagea on Jul 04, 2010 at 03:36 AM

Maganda yan 807V Guru Joey, kaso wala ata yung local distro na pinaparating. 806V at 706V meron sila.

Ang concern ko lang diyan baka masyadong maging dry and clinical pag matched with Cambridge gear, though kaya naman daanin sa speaker placement at kawad for sure. Medyo lush ata kasi ang preference ni Guru Razel.

Kung sa 40 series ng CA. Eh kung sa new 50 series...?

Stagea · « **Reply #134 on:** Jul 04, 2010 at 08:19 AM »

Kaya yan sa 50 series. Face them straight forward siguro... walang toe in. Medyo polite sound, bagay siguro sa well damped room.

Yung Dynaudio DM 2/10 gusto ko marinig sa CA.

Very dynamic yan bookshelves na yan, baka mabawasan ang politeness ng CA.

parker · « **Reply #135 on:** Jul 04, 2010 at 10:54 AM »

guru nelson,ivan...impressed ako talaga dito sa ca 550a. malakas siya na 60 watter. when you turn up the volume...lumalaki din ang malinis na sound niya. ang ganda nya bumigay ng bass dito sa ms carnival 6(break-in na pareho). nung pinalitan ko nung silver wires pansin ko mas tight and defined yung bass, nilayo ko din to about 8 feet yun distance ng speaks, lumapad ang tunog at labas ang pagka detalyado. ganda. airier. sweet nga talaga etong combi ng amp and speaks.

tulad ng sound ni guru nelson na may halong emotion

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pero malayo pa sa sound ni guru ivan na mala tesla t1.

isa lang fallback, pag nag upgrade ka siguradong mahal na gastusan ang katapat.

mga nasa ulo ko pa rin yung mezzo 2 dahil narinig ko na. polk lsi9 mukang okay din at baka kung bukas audio world. the monitor rx2. iba ibang characteristics

guru raz, dalawa dito wala sa wish list mo ng speaks, yung mezzo 2 at polk lsi9

good day to all

Stagea · « **Reply #136 on:** Jul 04, 2010 at 11:02 AM »

Narinig mo na yung LSi9 Master Parker? Napakagandang speaker nyan. Medyo mapapagod ng konti ang 550 to drive that, pero tutunog pa rin ng maganda for sure.

Pero sa price class ng nasa listahan, LSi7 ang medyo malapit.

parker · « **Reply #137 on:** Jul 04, 2010 at 04:25 PM »

narinig ko lang kay guru ivan

highly recommended nya at malaki tiwala ko sa kanya.

good day my friends.

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #138 on:** Jul 04, 2010 at 06:13 PM »

Sarado si Audioworld. Sayang. Was suppose to buy rca plugs. Sayang lalo kasi dapat, dala ni Master Koey yun 550c niya para ma-pair sa RX2.

yurikristov · « **Reply #139 on:** Jul 04, 2010 at 06:20 PM »

sir parker, pls. post impressions with rx2 ca550a combo.
recently bought rx1,(since rx1&2 almost have the same sound sig.),my mind tells me to go for nad325, but i really want the ca650 or 550a.tnx.

Stagea · « **Reply #140 on:** Jul 05, 2010 at 12:29 AM »

Quote from: yurikristov on Jul 04, 2010 at 06:20 PM

sir parker, pls. post impressions with rx2 ca550a combo.
recently bought rx1,(since rx1&2 almost have the same sound sig.),my mind tells me to go for nad325, but i really want the ca650 or 550a.tnx.

Hi Yurikristov,

Have you heard it with the c325bee? How did you find it? What amp are you using at the moment?

parker · « **Reply #141 on:** Jul 05, 2010 at 05:47 AM »

will do yuri

maybe within the week.

good day

the shop was closed yesterday.

parker · « **Reply #142 on:** Jul 05, 2010 at 05:19 PM »

yuri sir,

heres copy of a review i read

60 watt per channel to 8 ohms. That is as much as most people need in a stereo and it will drive virtually any speaker on the consumer market.

I think the Cambridge and the Marantz both represent good value for the money; both are an excellent compromise between quantity and quality.

Another good choice, worth considering, is the NAD C325 BEE

good day

yurikristov · « **Reply #143 on:** Jul 05, 2010 at 07:19 PM »

sir Stagea. .sorry for the typographical error, i mean the newer NAD 326bee. . i havent auditioned any amps yet, ive been very busy since i arrived here in manila, kaya im just relying on reviews. .oh, ive auditioned the rx1 with a onkyo avr, dun sa seller ng rx1, pero less than an hour lang ata..according to reviews, the sound of rx1 & 2 are warm,pero as per my ear,it sounded a bit bright, with good bass,my cup of tea. . kya im afraid to pair it with CA gear, baka maging too clinical na ang sound. .as for the moment, wala pa akong amp, before ako uwi province next month, sakali ako buy amp, di rin kasi ako mka setup dito..good day.

yurikristov · « **Reply #144 on:** Jul 05, 2010 at 07:22 PM »

Tnx sir Parker.

Stagea · « **Reply #145 on:** Jul 05, 2010 at 08:29 PM »

Medyo bright yung Onkyo gear, which probably helped give that sound sa RX1.

You can take your RX1s to 5th Avenue and hear them with Cambridge Audio gear. The 550c/550a and 650c/650a are fairly neutral-sounding. They have a more balanced sound when compared to the older 540c/540a and 640c/640a.

The C526BEE has more emphasis on the lows and the extreme highs, and can work well with some rooms and speakers. It's best if you can hear them together, as we all have different preferences.

beginner · « **Reply #146 on:** Jul 06, 2010 at 05:56 PM »

Kumusta na mga Gurus? Been away for too long at di ko naasikaso maaudition 550a/c with the new PSB Image B6. Got your messages Sir Joey and Sir Nelson. Thanks talaga for the audio guidance.

@yurikristov
You might wanna try the new 50 series of CA (550 or 650). They sound more balanced compared to their 40 series predecessors. One of the reasons why I chose them.

parker · « **Reply #147 on:** Jul 06, 2010 at 08:03 PM »

gurus look at the amp behind the speaks

http://blog.stereotype.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/carnival-6.jpg

Stagea · « **Reply #148 on:** Jul 06, 2010 at 10:35 PM »

Parang setup mo yan Master Joey ah.

Yung CDP at phono stage na lang ang missing.

beginner · « **Reply #149 on:** Jul 07, 2010 at 01:21 AM »

Guru Joey, it seems like the picture is telling you to get both the cdp and phono.

The 550A and the Carnival 6 really are a surprising pair.