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Title: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Jun 25, 2003 at 12:30 AM
Have you heard these speakers? Is it good at both audio and movies. I hope you guys have a review on this.... I'll demo it at architectural audio since its already available there... I look it up at the net at mukhang ok sya.... Hearing it will be the better judgement though...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: nels76 on Jun 25, 2003 at 09:14 AM

I have seen the specs of this Speaker and it's quite impressive.

The B2 Model has 42Hz low frequency response.
WOW!

The best thing though is to audition para ma-test kung totoo nga ang specs.

Please comment on this:
B2 has 42Hz low frequency response.
IMO, iba pa din kapag you hear frequency of 80Hz and lower sa sub kaysa i-feed iyon sa Front.

Sa sub, my energy, my kick. Sa front, no depth.
I'll see if B2 really can handle 42Hz frequncy. I-audtion ko yan. Wala pa ko Front eh.
I'm Considering:
Monitor Audio
Mordaunt Short
Infinity
Polk
Mission.

Peace bro.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: greatness on Jun 25, 2003 at 04:14 PM
Guys,

I heard the monitor audio bronze series (b4) sa spectra last nyt.  It was connected to hk 5500, wala pang break-in yun since dumating yesterday.

Jim tested some audio, and I was impressed by the realism of music. It sounded really warm (akala mo katabi mo yung kumakanta), asked for the price and I was surprised kasi medyo kapresyo nya yung mission...

It got me thinking of replacing my m70 series....  ::)

Di pa maalis ang tunog sa isip ko hanggang ngayon...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: wolf666 on Jun 26, 2003 at 12:04 AM
Monito Audio are great sounding speakers. I've auditioned the bronze and silver series nung naghahanap ako ng speakers for my HT. Yung silver are really great.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: v0elker on Jun 26, 2003 at 08:40 AM
sir wolf666, would you know kung magkano po dyan sa sing yung silver s6 and s8? thanks!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: wolf666 on Jun 26, 2003 at 09:13 AM
v0elker,
check ko kpag nadaan ako sa Adelphi dito.
ikaw din ba yung v0elker sa xtremplace.com?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: v0elker on Jun 26, 2003 at 09:46 AM
thanks! miss ko na yang adelphi hehehe

sir, yep yep. am back in manila now, but hope to get back there in 3 months time. tapusin ko lang contract ko dito.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Jun 26, 2003 at 11:35 AM
was able to audition monitor audio b2 coupled with ts audio 34.1 tube amp and it did sound good!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: v0elker on Jun 26, 2003 at 05:02 PM
thanks wolf666! im interested in the ff. models:

- monitor audio bronze b4
- monitor audio bronze b6
- monitor audio silver s6

paki-pm na lang po! thanks!


v0elker,
check ko kpag nadaan ako sa Adelphi dito.
ikaw din ba yung v0elker sa xtremplace.com?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lakambini on Jun 27, 2003 at 10:36 AM
hello fellow pinoydvd-ians

how much is the monitor audio b2?

who is the authorized local dealer?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Jun 27, 2003 at 11:33 AM
Monitor Audio B1
SRP: P11,200 (discount still not included)

(http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk/products/Bronze/img/b1.gif)


Monitor Audio B2
SRP: P13,800 (discount still not included)

(http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk/products/Bronze/img/b2.gif)




Monitor Audio B Center
SRP: P9,100 (discount still not included)

(http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk/products/Bronze/img/Bronzece.gif)


For more details  call Architectural Audio
 at 811-6715.




Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: marty_e on Jun 27, 2003 at 01:57 PM
Checked these babies out today. Monitor audio driven by a TS Audio tube amp on low end speaker wires and I must say I'm thoroughly impressed. I listened to a wide range of media including techno (ouch, who threw that shoe?) and the versatility was top notch.

The system is set up now in arch audio in New World and I highly endorse going there for the sheer pleasure of sharing your passions with people who know the business.

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Jun 29, 2003 at 02:35 AM
I went to archi audio last friday, auditioned it there and was truly impressed with the music.....

Nico even told me that it has not even reach its break-in period yet. The sound was really smooth and warm....

I can't get it off my mind, mukhang gusto ko na mag-upgrade bago pa makabili ng sub ah....

ang galing ng tunog and the price is really quite affordable...

I'm also going to recommend this to my friends.... Or ibenta ko speakers ko, tapos ako bibili ng monitor audio...  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: v0elker on Jun 29, 2003 at 04:14 PM
james16: interesting nga yung monitor audio. if you do a search on the net, puro positive feedback, both mag reviews and user feedback. overachiever daw when it comes to performance.

wolf: nakikita ko na monitor audio before sa sing, pero indi ko pinapansin. medyo spartan (actually i found it downright ugly at first) kasi yung looks, hehehe.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: wolf666 on Jun 30, 2003 at 09:37 PM
v0elker,
yung lumang Bronze series nila pangit nga pero yung mga bago (posted sa taas ni julsp168) ay ok na ang itsura.

hindi pa rin sila tatalo sa Kef Q1 ko, hehehe. gustong gusto ko ang sound nito at design. kelangan pang mag-ipon para mabili ko yung Q7 (floorstanders).
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: v0elker on Jul 01, 2003 at 07:25 AM
Wolf: Sent u pm!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: janno on Jul 01, 2003 at 11:27 PM
monitor audio can be heard on demo on architectural audio in new world, and spectra in makati
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: janno on Jul 01, 2003 at 11:30 PM
b2 sounds really good, alive ang vocals with deep sustained lows. heard the demo from spectra this afternoon.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: greatness on Jul 02, 2003 at 08:07 AM
guys,

ganda talaga ng monitor audio, di ko talaga matanggal sa isip ko yung tunog nun, kulang lang sa budget pero gusto ko agad ng upgrade...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: haribon on Jul 07, 2003 at 08:29 AM
d best talaga! side by side with mission m73, and i'm really impressed with the performance. di nga lang pogi ang features compare to mission. parang c Tim Duncan, ala sa itsurang magaling pero super sa peformance hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: pukx on Jul 07, 2003 at 11:28 AM
talagang napahanga ako ng B2 ibang-iba talaga yung tunog n'ya sa M73, gaya nga ng sabi ni haribon side by side testing using H/K receiver... mapapa-WOW! ka talaga... :)

pukx 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: geko on Jul 07, 2003 at 12:07 PM
yup!  the b2s indeed sounded great with hk.  buti na lang wala na akong pera...   ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: greatness on Jul 08, 2003 at 02:48 PM
maibenta ko lang speakers ko..... m72i at bibili na ko ng b2 na yan..... Inip na inip na ako!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: AVDude on Jul 10, 2003 at 06:36 PM
very interesting..but does it really need a powerfull amp? anybody here heard it w/ a AVR2550 or 3550?

at that price range..anong katapat nya? mission and b&w? . is it really ugly???..saw it in the pic..d naman.............masyado :)

it looks simple..simplicity is always good naman dba.

Peace  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: greatness on Jul 11, 2003 at 09:10 AM
AVDude,

I heard it already connected to a hk receiver and the matching is smooth and warm.....

its price range maybe against mission, polk, kef, b&w, infinity....

I have a gut feel that it will definitely sound good with my hk 3550.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Jul 11, 2003 at 02:01 PM
talagang napahanga ako ng B2 ibang-iba talaga yung tunog n'ya sa M73, gaya nga ng sabi ni haribon side by side testing using H/K receiver... mapapa-WOW! ka talaga... :)

pukx, bro ano difference nila?  balak ko kasi mag-upgrade, nasa shortlist ko both yan b2 at m73.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [r0n1n] on Jul 12, 2003 at 10:02 AM
good praises for b2-HK combo  :) di ba ang HK high current amp? in that case, how well can it perform with other receivers?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audioworld on Jul 12, 2003 at 02:51 PM
ALL MODELS OF MONITOR AUDIO SPEAKERS ARE AVAILABLE AT AUDIO WORLD LOCATED AT BANAWE Q.C.(BROZE,SILVER AND GOLD SERIES).
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: v0elker on Jul 13, 2003 at 02:02 PM
what about the silver s2 bookshelves, anyone tried it yet and magkano kaya?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: haribon on Jul 13, 2003 at 04:10 PM
what about the silver s2 bookshelves, anyone tried it yet and magkano kaya?
kinalimutan ko agad ang price sa taas ng presyo compared to bronze models,,,mga 20Kplus ang bookshelves
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: v0elker on Jul 13, 2003 at 04:41 PM
hahaha, thanks mate

at that price, konti na lang difference sa bronze b4 floorstanders, hmmm, interesting. ma-try nga both

kinalimutan ko agad ang price sa taas ng presyo compared to bronze models,,,mga 20Kplus ang bookshelves
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Philander on Jul 14, 2003 at 08:04 AM
hahaha, thanks mate

at that price, konti na lang difference sa bronze b4 floorstanders, hmmm, interesting. ma-try nga both

You mean bibilhin mo yung dalawa?... WOW!! hehhehe  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: v0elker on Jul 14, 2003 at 08:19 AM
You mean bibilhin mo yung dalawa?... WOW!! hehhehe  ;D

yep, dalawa nga, yung front left at front right, hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rpm on Jul 14, 2003 at 08:46 AM
I haven't auditioned these speakers, but i heard and read that they are really that good. Yung B1 comparable daw sa B&W 601, yung B2 sa Mission 780 naman.  I intend to audition them this week with my Rotel 971MK2, for music. I will inform you of the results.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: v0elker on Jul 14, 2003 at 10:58 AM
sir, sama nyo na yung B4 floorstanding and S2 bookshelf models hehehe. gusto ko rin audition kaso too busy with uat, sigh

I haven't auditioned these speakers, but i heard and read that they are really that good. Yung B1 comparable daw sa B&W 601, yung B2 sa Mission 780 naman.  I intend to audition them this week with my Rotel 971MK2, for music. I will inform you of the results.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rpm on Jul 15, 2003 at 08:45 AM
I had the opportunity to test these speakers yesterday, although, unscheduled.  First, at Architectural Audio, B1 na lang ang natira, yung mga B2 ubos na. Mabili daw.  Any maganda ang tunog, with an HK integrated amp., at mas lalong gumanda ng ang ginamit ay ang TS Audio Tube amp.  Parang mas malambing. Bagohan pa lang ako sa audio at HT kaya hindi ko gaanong ma-idescribe. Basta alam ko maganda.

Pumunta rin ako sa Spectra. Doon ko narinig yung B2, halos pareho lang, may mas-bass nga lang. NAD integrated amp naman ang gamit. Magugulat ka sa bass, parang floor standing. Hindi ko na na-test yung B4 at center, wala na akong time.  Sunod na punta ko doon test ko rin vs. mission speakers, dalhin ko rin yung Rotel 971 mk 2 ko.

Both stores recommended it. Even vs. some mission and B& speakers. ang SRP nila same with the stated by fellow pinoy dvd member.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Jul 15, 2003 at 12:51 PM
rpm, balitaan mo kami pag nakabalik ka na.  interested din ako sa b2 and b4.  compared sa ibang speakers, mabigat ang monitor audio.  b&w 601 (6.1kg) vs. b2 (13.5kg)!  halos kasing bigat na siya ng floorstander ng mission at mordaunt short (14.5kg & 14kg respectively).  syempre sa huli tunog pa rin ang mas importante.  siguro madaming bracing ang cabinet, o mabigat ang magnet ng drivers.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: greatness on Jul 15, 2003 at 03:42 PM
for anyone who have bought these speakers,

pls give your reviews and comments so we may use it should we need to upgrade our speakers.

thanks.... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Jul 15, 2003 at 06:24 PM
sirs, meron pa kayang available na finish bukod sa black and beech?  meron na ba dito nung "rosemah" finish?  eto yung mahogany with rosewood stain.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ArchitecturalAudio on Jul 15, 2003 at 09:22 PM
We have the S2 in rosemah  ;D.  

Please feel free to listen to the B2s, S2s and GR10s in the store.  It is currently hooked up to a tube integrated amp (TS Audio 34.1).  Other amps/receviers are also available.

Cheers.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: luther on Jul 15, 2003 at 09:38 PM
hi,

how much are the s2 (in rosemah).  baka mas bagay kasi sa furniture as compared sa black / beech.

btw, am the one who called you up yesterday, asking for a quotation over the email.

thanks!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ArchitecturalAudio on Jul 16, 2003 at 10:44 PM
Sirs,  

My apology.  What we have in the store is black and not rosmah.  If you are really interested in this, we can probably order them.

Again, my apology.

Cheers.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kwela5253 on Jul 18, 2003 at 04:05 PM
archi,

jake here... at last napatugtog ko na yung B2's ko...my friend sold me his 2550. mura lang...upgrade daw sya sa 6.1... can't wait to get the center and the B1's... thanks to you and nico!!!

AYOS!!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jul 19, 2003 at 11:50 AM
Heard the B2 and B1 and also the Gold series ganda iba sound compare to my mission iba characteristic.. its a must hear before buying other speakers... btw connected with TS audio tube amp and Harman 2550 AVR..

Theme song... Bakit ngayon ka lang... ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ArchitecturalAudio on Jul 19, 2003 at 05:35 PM
No Problem Jake.  Now its time to enjoy the music and movies!!  ;D ;D ;D

Hans, thank you for stopping by.

Regards.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: haribon on Jul 19, 2003 at 05:51 PM
pa PM naman yung best price n'yo for B1 & B2.....thanks.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jul 20, 2003 at 12:36 PM
Kwela,

Sir kindly share some info on the performance of HK and B2 combo... Music and HT

Thanks
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rpm on Jul 21, 2003 at 04:56 PM
I also have a HK (AVR 1550), but not the B2 (not yet).  Sana hindi sila (outlets) maubusan ng B2 stocks, so I can buy before the week-end.  Anyway, just in case maubusan ng stocks ng B2, may I ask Architectural Audio and Audio World, how long it will take for the new orders to arrive.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kwela5253 on Jul 22, 2003 at 01:06 PM
Kwela,

Sir kindly share some info on the performance of HK and B2 combo... Music and HT

Thanks


Hans,

I only have the HK2550 and B2 combo...la pang center and surrounds. Pero just the other day, i went to my friend's house and listened to his HK3550 and M73 floorstanders combo...mas malinaw and mas malakas yung 2550-B2 combo ko considering floorstanders yung sa kanya, mas mataas ng konti yung wattage/channel ng 3550, enclosed pa yung room nya... well, better if you listen to it yourself...punta ka architectural audio...look for nico and epoy...those guys are very accomodating... well, good luck...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rpm on Jul 25, 2003 at 09:59 AM
Just got my B1 (courtesy of my brother), paired it with Rotel RA 971Mk2.  Ganda ng tunog, mas detalyado, compared with my old Wharfedale vivendi.  Before that I also had the chance to compare it with Mission M73i, mas maganda pa yung bass ng B2, mas mabilis, forward. To think na floor standing ang M73i. I have not tested it with my HK 1550.  Mas gaganda pa siguro pag-na break-in.  Sana maka-ipon uli to buy the B4 for HT.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Jul 27, 2003 at 01:19 AM
I can't wait to have get the b2 for my hk avr125!!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Jul 27, 2003 at 10:20 AM
kelan pa kaya ako makakatikim ng monitor audio na speakers.. anyways kontento naman ako sa aaudio bookshelves ko..  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jakko on Aug 01, 2003 at 10:58 AM
sarap talaga makinig sa HK-B2 combo!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kwela5253 on Aug 01, 2003 at 11:01 AM
Excited na nga ako umuwi eh... di na ako nakakagimik...kse wala na ako pera dahil binili ko nga ng B2-Harman combo...pero sulit...relax lang sa bahay...good shot pa sa asawa kasi di lumalabas...

 ;D ;) :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 01, 2003 at 11:15 AM
mga B2 owners.. mas maganda ba talaga yung B2 compared sa m73i? and pwede bang ipatong muna yun sa ibabaw nung tv rack in case wala pa kong pambili nung speakers stand.. magkano nga pala yung stand na pinakamura and maganda naman.. thanks
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Aug 01, 2003 at 10:44 PM
mga B2 owners.. mas maganda ba talaga yung B2 compared sa m73i? and pwede bang ipatong muna yun sa ibabaw nung tv rack in case wala pa kong pambili nung speakers stand.. magkano nga pala yung stand na pinakamura and maganda naman.. thanks

seb di naman gaano nagkakalayo ang performance nong dalawa depende na lang sa pandinig mo sa space cguro kung maluwag mag m73i ka at kung limited space sa B2 ka na lang  ;) ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: haribon on Aug 01, 2003 at 10:47 PM
mga B2 owners.. mas maganda ba talaga yung B2 compared sa m73i? and pwede bang ipatong muna yun sa ibabaw nung tv rack in case wala pa kong pambili nung speakers stand.. magkano nga pala yung stand na pinakamura and maganda naman.. thanks
to hear is to believe! also consider the impedance matching with your receiver before you decide..............  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Aug 01, 2003 at 11:01 PM
to hear is to believe! also consider the impedance matching with your receiver before you decide..............  ;D

B2 can handle by HK3550 base on spec it can give 125watts, IHF power in 4ohms in stereo mode kaya walang hassle
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Aug 02, 2003 at 12:58 AM
to hear is to believe! also consider the impedance matching with your receiver before you decide..............  ;D


tatang bka namalikmata ka lang HK3550 ang gamit ni sebman not like your 2550
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: haribon on Aug 02, 2003 at 01:02 AM
tatang bka namalikmata ka lang HK3550 ang gamit ni sebman not like your 2550
ikaw ang namamalikmata. mag isip ka naman kasi muna Lolo bago ka mag reply. ala naman akong sinasabing 2550 eh hahaha....sabagay talagang ganyan ang kulang sa buwan......mahirap tumatanda ng paurong hahahaha  :o :D ;D 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Aug 02, 2003 at 03:20 AM
ikaw ang namamalikmata. mag isip ka naman kasi muna Lolo bago ka mag reply. ala naman akong sinasabing 2550 eh hahaha....sabagay talagang ganyan ang kulang sa buwan......mahirap tumatanda ng paurong hahahaha  :o :D ;D 8)


nagpapalusot ka pa buking naman
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Aug 02, 2003 at 08:26 AM
My ears are no longer a virgin.  My first audition with Nico and Epoy.  HK 2550 - B2  :o  :o  :o very very very impressed.  Me and sebman went to spectra afterward to do a side by side B2/m73i test.  We were very impressed with the clarity of the B2. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Thank to Nico and Epoy! Nice meeting Jake (Kwela) also. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 02, 2003 at 11:23 AM
My ears are no longer a virgin.  My first audition with Nico and Epoy.  HK 2550 - B2  :o  :o  :o very very very impressed.  Me and sebman went to spectra afterward to do a side by side B2/m73i test.  We were very impressed with the clarity of the B2. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Thank to Nico and Epoy! Nice meeting Jake (Kwela) also. :)

mga sirs thanks sa opinion.. done a side by side testing together with presars.. and we came home satisfied with the B2.. cant wait to take home those babies.. problem lang e.. mas mahal pa sya sa m73i if ure gonna get the stands.. hehehehe

nice meeting u presars.. sirs epoy, nico and kwela thanks for the audition and also the guy from spectra..  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Aug 02, 2003 at 07:20 PM
seb di sa B2 ka na  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Aug 03, 2003 at 06:15 PM
Sebman,

Tukayo, go for monitor audio I agree ibang iba sila ng speakers ko  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Aug 03, 2003 at 10:49 PM
heard the silverline series last saturday and they sound real good, even at low volume the detail is in there, a little bit pricey for me though i'm looking at getting the s2, guess I better save up then  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 04, 2003 at 09:13 AM
thanks mga pre.. would save for the B2..  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: haribon on Aug 04, 2003 at 10:17 AM
GudLuck p're........basta kung saan ka masaya duon ka. ako okay na okay sa mission ko lalo ng ng na break-in hehehe  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 04, 2003 at 10:30 AM
GudLuck p're........basta kung saan ka masaya duon ka. ako okay na okay sa mission ko lalo ng ng na break-in hehehe  ;D

thanks sir haribon.. pero kung sa looks lang naman.. mas macho ang dating saka mas mukhang mamahalin yung m73i mo.. hehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: haribon on Aug 04, 2003 at 10:37 AM
sebman,
di ka magsisisi sa B2, hanggang ngayon nga nasa isip ko payun tunog nya eh hehehe  ;D  ;D parang masarap bumili para sa audio lang hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 04, 2003 at 10:45 AM
sebman,
di ka magsisisi sa B2, hanggang ngayon nga nasa isip ko payun tunog nya eh hehehe  ;D  ;D parang masarap bumili para sa audio lang hehehe

bili na sir.. para makatulog ka nang mahimbing.. baka sa panaginip naririnig mo pa yung B2..  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kwela5253 on Aug 05, 2003 at 12:33 PM
sebman, mukhang si presars may bibilihin nang avr hah... ayos yan!!! jackpot yung hk2550 na naka-ad dito sa pinoydvd...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 05, 2003 at 01:04 PM
sebman, mukhang si presars may bibilihin nang avr hah... ayos yan!!! jackpot yung hk2550 na naka-ad dito sa pinoydvd...

pre.. jackpot si presars.. nung nakita ko yung  ads na yun.. text ko agad sya.. then tinawagan nya agad yung nag-bebenta.. ayun reserved agad sa kanya.. hehehe swerte nya..  :)

mga B2 users.. question ulit.. nung audition kasi kami e.. wala yung mga shop nung mga rock cds.. yung B2 ba e oks din pag rock music.. like metallica.. nirvana.. guns and roses o kaya aerosmith..  ;D any experiences playing rock music on your HK/B2 combo?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Aug 05, 2003 at 01:28 PM
Ako ata pinaguusapan niyo ha?! Ahehehehe... buwenas lang! Salamat kay sebman!!

Haaay... B2.  Di ako pinatulog neto! Ahahaha...  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Aug 05, 2003 at 01:30 PM
sebman,

pre... swabe yan sinasabi ko sayo.  Basta importente sa rock is yung clarity ng bass tsaka ng guitars (sarap niyan lalo sa acoustic).  Swak din yung B2 sa vocals... napakinggan naman natin diba?

Ako ata pinaguusapan niyo ha?! Ahehehehe... buwenas lang! Salamat kay sebman!!

Haaay... B2.  Di ako pinatulog neto! Ahahaha...  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 05, 2003 at 01:36 PM
sebman,

pre... swabe yan sinasabi ko sayo.  Basta importente sa rock is yung bass clarity ng guitars (sarap niyan lalo sa acoustic).  Swak din yung B2 sa vocals... napakinggan naman natin diba?

bili na ng B2 presars.. naka-mura naman sa HK e.. hehehe pag naka-ipon na ako at bibilhin ko na.. makapag-dala nung mga rock na cd.. mapakinggan kung totoo nga.. hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rpm on Aug 07, 2003 at 10:16 AM
I only have the B1, maganda talaga HK(AVR 1550)-B1 combi. Pero sa akin mas maganda with Rotel 971 MK2 int. amp.  Siguro dahil dedicated sa audio ang yung rotel. Hindi pa fully na break-in yung B1.  Although, sa akin ay mas maganda yung B2 compared with M73i (auditioned it at Spectra), lalabas na mas mahal ang B2 kasi kailangan mo pa ng stands to fully optimize listening pleasure.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 07, 2003 at 10:22 AM
I only have the B1, maganda talaga HK(AVR 1550)-B1 combi. Pero sa akin mas maganda with Rotel 971 MK2 int. amp.  Siguro dahil dedicated sa audio ang yung rotel. Hindi pa fully na break-in yung B1.  Although, sa akin ay mas maganda yung B2 compared with M73i (auditioned it at Spectra), lalabas na mas mahal ang B2 kasi kailangan mo pa ng stands to fully optimize listening pleasure.

oo nga sir.. B2+lovan stand.. yun na pinaka-murang stand is 14T na agad..  :-[
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: marty_e on Aug 07, 2003 at 10:37 AM
B2+Stand=14k? That means the stand is only P1k-P1.7k? Saan meron nitong stand? Sorry medyo OT na.

Going back though, I'm still in my maybe 20th hr of use on the B2. By no means broken in. The resolution and openness continues to improve as I use them.

Out of the box, initial impresions were that they were slightly harsh on the highs and a bit thin sounding. Admittedly, i did not expect much given the price.

Well, i continue to be pleasently surprised as they loosen up and age a bit. Bi-wired them and the separation and clarity on the mids and highs improved while maintianing coherence with the lows.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 07, 2003 at 01:34 PM
B2+Stand=14k? That means the stand is only P1k-P1.7k? Saan meron nitong stand? Sorry medyo OT na.

Going back though, I'm still in my maybe 20th hr of use on the B2. By no means broken in. The resolution and openness continues to improve as I use them.

Out of the box, initial impresions were that they were slightly harsh on the highs and a bit thin sounding. Admittedly, i did not expect much given the price.

Well, i continue to be pleasently surprised as they loosen up and age a bit. Bi-wired them and the separation and clarity on the mids and highs improved while maintianing coherence with the lows.


ganjaman.. lovan stand costs 2300 + 11700 B2 cash price.. 14000 total..  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Aug 07, 2003 at 02:00 PM
Chong,

2.3k pares na yun?

ganjaman.. lovan stand costs 2300 + 11700 B2 cash price.. 14000 total..  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 07, 2003 at 02:04 PM
Chong,

2.3k pares na yun?

oo naman pre.. wala naman atang mabibili na nde pair na stand..  ;D yung nakita natin sa spectra pre na mission or wharfedale stands ata yun.. 4T yun saka yung pasadya ni sir nico na stand na pinatungan nung B2 nung audition tayo..  :P
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Aug 07, 2003 at 02:15 PM
Yung wharfedale na stands kaya?

oo naman pre.. wala naman atang mabibili na nde pair na stand..  ;D yung nakita natin sa spectra pre na mission stands.. 4T yun saka yung pasadya ni sir nico na stand na pinatungan nung B2 nung audition tayo..  :P
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 07, 2003 at 02:21 PM
Yung wharfedale na stands kaya?

yun ata yung nakita natin sa spectra.. maganda yung stand na yun.. 4T din ata.. bilhin mo na saka yung B2.. hay naunahan mo pa akong mabuo yung HK+B2 combo mo presars.. iba talaga pag mayaman.. heheehe congrats dyan sa bibilhin mong yan m sure very satisfied ka dyan..  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Aug 07, 2003 at 02:29 PM
Wala pa akong decision... at hindi ako mayaman!! Wala na nga akong pera dahil dun sa 2550!!  :P

yun ata yung nakita natin sa spectra.. maganda yung stand na yun.. 4T din ata.. bilhin mo na saka yung B2.. hay naunahan mo pa akong mabuo yung HK+B2 combo mo presars.. iba talaga pag mayaman.. heheehe congrats dyan sa bibilhin mong yan m sure very satisfied ka dyan..  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 07, 2003 at 02:35 PM
maganda yun wharfedale stands.. glass

oo cute yun.. bibilhin na ni presars yun paired with the B2.. kaskasin mo na presars..  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Aug 07, 2003 at 02:36 PM
Ano kaya guys?

B2 + Lovan stand o buong Diamond (8.3,8.C,8.1,dq-12) na agad? I'm more inclined with the latter and yun ang approved kay commander in chief.  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Aug 07, 2003 at 02:42 PM
Presars,

Congrats on your HK!! Patience will produce more pleasures my prend hahahahha  :o

Mission B2  ::) ::) diamond ::) ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 07, 2003 at 02:50 PM
Presars,

Congrats on your HK!! Patience will produce more pleasures my prend hahahahha  :o

Mission B2  ::) ::) diamond ::) ::)

words of wisdom from one of our helpful gurus here at pinoydvd.. B2 B2 B2

just curious.. bat walang B3.. para nde na kailangan nung stand?  ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Aug 07, 2003 at 02:57 PM
Oo nga noh... pero parang Bananas in Pajamas tong pinag-uuspan natin... B1 at B2.  ;D  ;D  ;D

words of wisdom from one of our helpful gurus here at pinoydvd.. B2 B2 B2

just curious.. bat walang B3.. para nde na kailangan nung stand?  ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 07, 2003 at 03:10 PM
Oo nga noh... pero parang Bananas in Pajamas tong pinag-uuspan natin... B1 at B2.  ;D  ;D  ;D

hehehe... FYI.. wala talagang B3 pala.. B4 lang ang floorstander nung bronze series..  :)

http://www.monitoraudiousa.com/products/bronze/index.html
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kwela5253 on Aug 07, 2003 at 03:12 PM
presars,

with respect to the Wharf owners, bakit kaya maraming nagbebenta ng mga wharf diamond series nila? Upgrade?

well, if u are really on a budget and you think na ok na sa pantunog mo yung Diamonds, then go for it...

kanya-kanyang preference yan...

basta pag nakabuo ka na, sana wag ka nang dumayo at makinig sa ibang set-up...baka ma-realize mo na may mas maganda pa. unless ready ka pang gumastos...hehehe...ganun talaga... ;)

but if ur thinking of long-time investment, go for a notch higher of entry-level equipments...yung kaya pa rin ng budget...

just my 2 cents... 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Aug 07, 2003 at 03:47 PM
Jake,

Well, knowing myself... definitly i'll upgrade if i have the moolah.  ;D

Kamusta B2 mo? Kuntento ka na ba sa 2ch muna?

presars,

with respect to the Wharf owners, bakit kaya maraming nagbebenta ng mga wharf diamond series nila? Upgrade?

well, if u are really on a budget and you think na ok na sa pantunog mo yung Diamonds, then go for it...

kanya-kanyang preference yan...

basta pag nakabuo ka na, sana wag ka nang dumayo at makinig sa ibang set-up...baka ma-realize mo na may mas maganda pa. unless ready ka pang gumastos...hehehe...ganun talaga... ;)

but if ur thinking of long-time investment, go for a notch higher of entry-level equipments...yung kaya pa rin ng budget...

just my 2 cents... 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kwela5253 on Aug 07, 2003 at 05:03 PM
my b2's? eto lang masasabi ko... ;D.

syempre di pa ako kuntento...but m enjoying 2-channel listening right now...

B2 is the first step...if i were u, mas ok dito ka na magsimula...hard to spend ur money na pagtagal ibebenta mo din agad...u know what i mean...

but then again malupit ang SARS talaga dito sa pinoydvd.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: haribon on Aug 08, 2003 at 02:07 AM
there's a way to prevent SARS.....stay away from this site! hehehe  ;D

my b2's? eto lang masasabi ko... ;D.

syempre di pa ako kuntento...but m enjoying 2-channel listening right now...

B2 is the first step...if i were u, mas ok dito ka na magsimula...hard to spend ur money na pagtagal ibebenta mo din agad...u know what i mean...

but then again malupit ang SARS talaga dito sa pinoydvd.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: marty_e on Aug 08, 2003 at 10:49 AM
Would you know if the recommended stand height for the B2 is 24" or 29"? I'm using a 29" from my old stand mounts and the tweeters seem a bit higher than my ears. Pag 24" naman below.  :-X
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 08, 2003 at 11:02 AM
there's a way to prevent SARS.....stay away from this site! hehehe  ;D

right.. delete your favorites/bookmarks from your web browsers.. also if possible ask your systems/network admin to ban the site only from your workstation..  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Aug 08, 2003 at 07:06 PM
right.. delete your favorites/bookmarks from your web browsers.. also if possible ask your systems/network admin to ban the site only from your workstation..  ;D

hu kala nyo lang yon di naman kayo makakatiis na di magbrowse dito e hehehehehhehe ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sillyputty on Aug 09, 2003 at 03:32 PM
hehehe para maiwasan ang sars.. ganito ginagawa ko...
kung pupunta sa pinoydvd site...
dun lang sa dvd marketplace o dvd reviews...
patingin-tingin sa audio section para sa discussion....
pero bawal mag-audition....

feeling ko yung audition ang nagtri-trigger ng upgrade itch... kasi kung di mo pa napapakinggan, kahit anong sabihin ng iba na maganda yung isang product di mo pa rin bibilhin!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: haribon on Aug 09, 2003 at 10:03 PM
COREK ka d'yan! hehehehe

hehehe para maiwasan ang sars.. ganito ginagawa ko...
kung pupunta sa pinoydvd site...
dun lang sa dvd marketplace o dvd reviews...
patingin-tingin sa audio section para sa discussion....
pero bawal mag-audition....

feeling ko yung audition ang nagtri-trigger ng upgrade itch... kasi kung di mo pa napapakinggan, kahit anong sabihin ng iba na maganda yung isang product di mo pa rin bibilhin!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: AVDude on Aug 09, 2003 at 10:43 PM
is this speaker 100% made in england (am not sure where this speaker came from...nanghuhula hehhe)...i mean..kasi dba dami na equipment ngayon na made in china but they assemble in europe..etc
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Aug 09, 2003 at 11:02 PM
its possible that its made in england but some of the parts came from china or something but whats important is how it sounds...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Aug 10, 2003 at 05:29 PM
AVdude,

Yun Gold is made in england I saw it at the back of the speaker but the bronze series is asia made or you can check our friendly AV stores..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Aug 10, 2003 at 10:49 PM
silver and gold series are made in england  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: AVDude on Aug 10, 2003 at 11:35 PM
anybody here knows yun prices nun silver?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Aug 11, 2003 at 01:02 AM
the bookshelves in the silver series range in the 25k-29k region.  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 11, 2003 at 08:37 AM
the bookshelves in the silver series range in the 25k-29k region.  

mahal pala nung silver.. lalo yung gold series.. bronze na lang ako..  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Aug 11, 2003 at 11:27 AM
wow how big is the difference between the silver and bronze bookshelves ?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Aug 11, 2003 at 11:48 AM
IDOL!!!  8)

mahal pala nung silver.. lalo yung gold series.. bronze na lang ako..  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 11, 2003 at 03:31 PM
IDOL!!!  8)

hehehehe.. idol ko ikaw.. ikaw buo na setup mo pre e..  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Aug 11, 2003 at 03:49 PM
Pre,

Baka akala nila naka Monitor ako... hindi po.  ;D

hehehehe.. idol ko ikaw.. ikaw buo na setup mo pre e..  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 11, 2003 at 03:53 PM
Pre,

Baka akala nila naka Monitor ako... hindi po.  ;D

oks pa rin yung pre.. binaligtad mo lang naman yung M e.. hehehe opssss OT na ata.. sensya na mga HT gurus..  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Aug 13, 2003 at 07:15 AM
wow how big is the difference between the silver and bronze bookshelves ?

mas mataas nang konti yong bronze then malapad naman yong silver
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 13, 2003 at 09:21 AM
pre j_albert22.. congrats sa bagong mong babies.. oks ba pre yung HK/B2 combo mo sa mga rock/alternative music kahit walang sub?  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Aug 13, 2003 at 10:22 AM
WOW!! Congrats Mr. j_albert22!!  ;D

pre j_albert22.. congrats sa bagong mong babies.. oks ba pre yung HK/B2 combo mo sa mga rock/alternative music kahit walang sub?  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edboy7 on Aug 13, 2003 at 02:46 PM
nag audition ako yesterday sa spectra ng S2...wow galing!....21T yata...pero wen i heard the Klipsch floorstanding speakers......woooooooooh!....mind blowing  nerve racking...ear tingling experience!.....pero sobra sa mahal e......i might settle wid the bronze muna..... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Aug 14, 2003 at 04:15 AM
nag audition ako yesterday sa spectra ng S2...wow galing!....21T yata...pero wen i heard the Klipsch floorstanding speakers......woooooooooh!....mind blowing  nerve racking...ear tingling experience!.....pero sobra sa mahal e......i might settle wid the bronze muna..... ;D

well to put it fairly the klipsch floorstanders you heard at spectra  are the reference series already. and their sensitivity is greater than 98 dB...you don't need a high powered receiver. I would settle for the S2 rather than the S1 though :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Aug 16, 2003 at 02:09 PM
well to put it fairly the klipsch floorstanders you heard at spectra  are the reference series already. and their sensitivity is greater than 98 dB...you don't need a high powered receiver. I would settle for the S2 rather than the S1 though :)

npakinggan ko rin yong klipsch last monday before i get my bronze B2 series ang ganda nang sound pero one thing lang naobserbahan ko kapag malapit ka sa speaker ay medyo hindi clarity ang tunog pero kung malayo ka sa speaker ay don mo mapapakinggan yong ganda at clarity nang sound nya at yon din ang nasabi ni JIM tsaka sobrang mahal center speaker pa lang nya ay cost of 42k   :o :o:o nakakalula
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Aug 19, 2003 at 11:17 AM
wow how big is the difference between the silver and bronze bookshelves ?

but little difference in terms of sound try to audition hehehe kaya bronze pa rin.......mas mura pa
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Aug 19, 2003 at 12:34 PM
but little difference in terms of sound try to audition hehehe kaya bronze pa rin.......mas mura pa

j_albert22,

sent you a pm...thanks!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Aug 25, 2003 at 12:34 PM
SEBman,

Congrats pre!! wowowow review naman sa new toy mo hehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: PapaJom on Aug 25, 2003 at 01:20 PM
Sir

How much is the price of B2 and B4?? thanks
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Aug 25, 2003 at 01:30 PM
Sebman IDOL!! Naka B2!!  ;D

SEBman,

Congrats pre!! wowowow review naman sa new toy mo hehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mdsaint3 on Aug 25, 2003 at 01:43 PM
congrats to sebman..good choice
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 25, 2003 at 01:54 PM
thanks mga prend.. hehehe nasa break-in stage pa yung B2.. at tuwang tuwa si kumander pag pinapa-tugtog nya yung nina and nyoy bulate na cd nya.. hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Aug 25, 2003 at 05:39 PM
thanks mga prend.. hehehe nasa break-in stage pa yung B2.. at tuwang tuwa si kumander pag pinapa-tugtog nya yung nina and nyoy bulate na cd nya.. hehehe

1) CONGRATS sebman...you made a good choice!  8) you just need a good speaker stand like the LOVAN, hehehehe!  8)

2) THANKS to james16 who started this thread on the monitor audio, the B2 is now classified as a "HARD-TO-FIND" due to its popularity... 8)

MABUHAY!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: PapaJom on Aug 27, 2003 at 02:27 PM
Superman,

I hope it will not trigger a price increase  ::) ::) hope to buy a pair pa naman  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Aug 27, 2003 at 02:35 PM
Superman,

I hope it will not trigger a price increase  ::) ::) hope to buy a pair pa naman  :'( :'( :'(

di naman siguro...but if i were you pupunta na ko ngayon sa archi audio dahil paubos na stocks  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Aug 27, 2003 at 02:53 PM
Superman,

out of stock na pala Monitor Bronze mmmm kaya pala nagmadali si prend Sebman to purchase hehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 27, 2003 at 03:08 PM
Superman,

out of stock na pala Monitor Bronze mmmm kaya pala nagmadali si prend Sebman to purchase hehehehe

pre.. display unit na nga yung nabili ko e.. saka gusto ko kasi black e.. maaga naubos yung black sa archi e.. baka daw 2nd week of september pa dating nung mga bagong stocks..  tamang tama.. makakaipon pa ako para sa center..  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Aug 27, 2003 at 03:13 PM
Sebman,

you have PM sir
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 27, 2003 at 03:14 PM
Sebman,

you have PM sir

thanks for the pm hans.. ala nang sir.. ala naman tayo sa round table e.. saka kaw ang dapat sir ko..  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Aug 27, 2003 at 03:18 PM
prend Sebman,

ganun ba hehehe okie pre... kunin mo na yun
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Aug 27, 2003 at 05:17 PM
anyone compared the b2 with the s2? heard the s2 at spectra powered by a rotel multichannel amp and a nad dvd player but it sounds darn good especially in female vocals.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 27, 2003 at 05:38 PM
anyone compared the b2 with the s2? heard the s2 at spectra powered by a rotel multichannel amp and a nad dvd player but it sounds darn good especially in female vocals.

mas maganda talaga sir yung S2.. kaya lang ka-presyo na sir sya yung B4 na floorstander..  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: shine on Aug 27, 2003 at 05:41 PM
Narinig ko rin yang S2 sa spectra nung minsan may nakasabay ako na nagpa-audition dun. Sarap pakinggan, parang ayaw ko nang umalis eh...kaso hanggang dinig na lang...di ko kaya presyo.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Aug 27, 2003 at 10:15 PM
Superman,

I hope it will not trigger a price increase  ::) ::) hope to buy a pair pa naman  :'( :'( :'(


papajom di ka magcc pag nakabili ka nyan sulit d best
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Aug 27, 2003 at 10:18 PM
Narinig ko rin yang S2 sa spectra nung minsan may nakasabay ako na nagpa-audition dun. Sarap pakinggan, parang ayaw ko nang umalis eh...kaso hanggang dinig na lang...di ko kaya presyo.


kung talagang gusto pag iipunan kung ayaw may dahilan
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Aug 28, 2003 at 04:22 AM
since i'm saving up might as well wait for the ref. ser. of klipsch bookshelves to come out so I can compare with the s2  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: marty_e on Aug 28, 2003 at 08:50 AM
I've tried both the silver and bronze. The silver adds another level of refinement and balance from the Bronze but basically carry the same sonic character with the deep lows, neutral mids. High's are not so splashy in the Silver.

However, as S2 is more than double the price, i guarantee you that you will not get double the performance. Returns diminish greatly when moving to the silver series.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Aug 28, 2003 at 09:17 AM
i agree!!!  8)

heard both also...thanks ganjaman!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kwela5253 on Aug 28, 2003 at 11:29 AM
I've tried both the silver and bronze. The silver adds another level of refinement and balance from the Bronze but basically carry the same sonic character with the deep lows, neutral mids. High's are not so splashy in the Silver.

However, as S2 is more than double the price, i guarantee you that you will not get double the performance. Returns diminish greatly when moving to the silver series.

I agree din...mas pogi nga lang talaga looks nung silver. but with the price of the bronze and its specs and their sound...PANALO!!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Aug 28, 2003 at 02:29 PM
John

OT Pre Hyperaudio is selling a pair of pre-owned klipsch RB-3 bookshelf give him a call pre..  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Aug 28, 2003 at 02:37 PM
hmmmn paano maauditon ang b2 kung ubos na ??? hehehe  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Aug 28, 2003 at 03:07 PM
hmmmn paano maauditon ang b2 kung ubos na ??? hehehe  ;D

pareng adrian,

try archi audio and spectra...meron pa yata 1-pair each...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Aug 28, 2003 at 03:52 PM
wala na sa spectra e. well in regards to the price difference, I don't expect double the performance..sadly its not like that in audio...however...the S2 has a very smooth top end, not really concerned with the bass since I can always add a sub  :) if the B2 provides that same smooth top end then the B2 will be a consideration for me.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Aug 28, 2003 at 03:55 PM
wala na sa spectra e. well in regards to the price difference, I don't expect double the performance..sadly its not like that in audio...however...the S2 has a very smooth top end, not really concerned with the bass since I can always add a sub  :) if the B2 provides that same smooth top end then the B2 will be a consideration for me.

try archi audio...pag wala pa rin, let me know, i know of someone selling...pre-owned but never really used...complete...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 28, 2003 at 05:02 PM
wala na sa spectra e. well in regards to the price difference, I don't expect double the performance..sadly its not like that in audio...however...the S2 has a very smooth top end, not really concerned with the bass since I can always add a sub  :) if the B2 provides that same smooth top end then the B2 will be a consideration for me.

sir...also try hometheater..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Aug 28, 2003 at 05:08 PM
sir...also try hometheater..

no more stocks at the home theater...sonny is a good friend, medyo updated ako sa stocks  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Aug 28, 2003 at 05:14 PM
no more stocks at the home theater...sonny is a good friend, medyo updated ako sa stocks  ;D

a oki sir superman.. mukhang interested ka rin sa monitor audio a..  ;) no sir model consider mo? silver or gold series?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Aug 28, 2003 at 05:20 PM
a oki sir superman.. mukhang interested ka rin sa monitor audio a..  ;) no sir model consider mo? silver or gold series?
not really...but i'm considering the silver series for my audio set-up...but haven't decided yet...so many options...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: geko on Aug 29, 2003 at 08:45 AM
at patuloy ang pagkalat ng SARS...   ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Aug 29, 2003 at 09:49 AM
at patuloy ang pagkalat ng SARS...   ;)

di naman, bro...i'm setting-up another tube system...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edboy7 on Aug 29, 2003 at 11:45 AM
meron pa yata sa spectra e.....meron sila nakadisplay sa labas ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Aug 29, 2003 at 01:39 PM
beech color nalang... no more black.

meron pa yata sa spectra e.....meron sila nakadisplay sa labas ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Aug 29, 2003 at 01:58 PM
beech color nalang... no more black.
naku, unahan na yan i'm sure...last piece!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Aug 29, 2003 at 09:15 PM
b1 yung nakita ko sa labas e
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Aug 31, 2003 at 12:42 AM
hi superman,

nice meeting you at AA, anyway bibilin mo na ba yung b2?

nag-iipon pa ako para sa b2 at alam ko na rin na pahirapan na maghanap nitong model na ito. i'm quite sure na happy yung mga guys na nakabili nito.

i also hope na marami pang mga stocks na darating at wag sana tumaas ang presyo. It's prices kasi is very competitive and you really maximize what you pay for. Elegant sound ang monitor audio.

john5479, tama ka b1 yung naka-display dun.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Aug 31, 2003 at 05:05 AM
benta ko kaya yong monitor B1 ko for only 10K :o :o :o............joke joke joke lang  :D :Dyou wont regret pag nabili mo james16 kaya lagi ka pasyal sa mga dealer para di ka maunahan ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Aug 31, 2003 at 01:28 PM
I was at Spectra yesterday B4 black / beech, B1 & center both beech na lang available..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Sep 01, 2003 at 09:55 AM
benta ko kaya yong monitor B1 ko for only 10K :o :o :o............joke joke joke lang  :D :Dyou wont regret pag nabili mo james16 kaya lagi ka pasyal sa mga dealer para di ka maunahan ;D ;D ;D

wows pards.. me B1 ka na.. complete na pala setup mo e.. cgurado pag nabenta yang B1 mo... B4 na kapalit nyan..  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Sep 01, 2003 at 12:25 PM
Here are my initial impressions fro the following monitor audio speakers: Gold reference 10, Silver 1, haven't heard a b2 yet. I compared these two bookshelves with a mission 780. amplification used was a nadc370 and the source was a harman kardon hdcd player. Tracks used were; Bali run (fourplay), and tracks from snow rose and norah jones. Place is at spectra (went there early and jim was happy to entertain me  :))

Gr10: great for female vocals with few instruments (snow roses rendition of especially for you as an example) very smooth  :)
However when we played Tracks from fourplay like Bali Run, it showed the bright characteristic of these speakers, cymbals and the metallic instruments tend to be accentuated.... you have to be quite a few feet away if you want to listen to them, listening too near and the intsruments tend to "shout" at you.: price of these babies: ~70K

S1: same performance on vocals but less bright on instrumentals, smooth top end :): price ~ 23k

Mission780: This is where I was surprised, these babies were smooth, whatever you played on it, must be the silk dome tweeters.Bass wise it was on par with the S1. Price of these: lesser than the S1

Please take note these are initial impressions, but as you can see its a tossup between the S1 and 780 for me. The GR10 was a disappointment  :( probably will improve with some breakin though. The S1 is just smooth compared to the GR10, even though they have the same tweeters so maybe I just auditioned an unbroken in GR10 but for the price diff. I'll just go for the S1. The 780's are pretty nice as well and cheaper  ;) just my 2 cents

 
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 01, 2003 at 07:33 PM
Sir John,

I agree sir on your observation.. I also audition Monitor Audito B4 and mission speaker..  

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Sep 02, 2003 at 05:43 PM
Hans,

What's the difference in SQ with B2 & B4... given that B4 should have a better LF because of its woofer.

Sir John,

I agree sir on your observation.. I also audition Monitor Audito B4 and mission speaker..  


Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kwela5253 on Sep 03, 2003 at 12:41 PM
Para sa mga bibili ng Monitor Audio Speakers...Narinig ko lang naman from a very reliable source na tataas na daw definitely yung prices ng mga speakers na toh...Baka yung mga susunod na shipment tumaas na...FYI lang po...Bili na!!!

p.s. : m not a distributor or retailer of these speakers. just an owner of these great sounding affordable ones. anyway, congrats sa mga nakabili na and good luck sa mga bibili pa...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 03, 2003 at 12:44 PM
Presars,

Haven't try them side by side but B2 I think more musical than B4. good for small to medium room while B4 excel in large room or if you like music with lots of bass..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Sep 03, 2003 at 12:55 PM
walang bibili ng S1! hehehe...pag tumaas yan I might just settle for the mission780...kaya lang 87dB sensitivity sya...mahihirapan sa tube amp *sigh* choices
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Sep 03, 2003 at 02:33 PM
dati ang choices ko lang na speakers ay ang parehong seksing-seksi na mission 780 at b&w 601.  pero ngayon ang dami nang choices at mas mura pa.  sana wag masyado tumaas ang price ng monitor audio bronze series (especially B2) dahil ang pinaka selling point nito ay ang price/performance.  syempre kung di masyado seksi, idaan sa lambing at husay.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Sep 03, 2003 at 03:14 PM
haven't heard a b2 yet...if it can match the smooth midrange of the s1 then unahan na...if not..ipon pa rin for the s1  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Sep 03, 2003 at 03:59 PM
Jake,

Nako... kung tataas ang presyo ng Monitor baka marami magdalawang isip at mag Mission.

Para sa mga bibili ng Monitor Audio Speakers...Narinig ko lang naman from a very reliable source na tataas na daw definitely yung prices ng mga speakers na toh...Baka yung mga susunod na shipment tumaas na...FYI lang po...Bili na!!!

p.s. : m not a distributor or retailer of these speakers. just an owner of these great sounding affordable ones. anyway, congrats sa mga nakabili na and good luck sa mga bibili pa...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 03, 2003 at 04:02 PM
walang bibili ng S1! hehehe...pag tumaas yan I might just settle for the mission780...kaya lang 87dB sensitivity sya...mahihirapan sa tube amp *sigh* choices


bro,

have you actually tried using an 87db speaker with the tube amp??? i think it still depends on the speakers...kasi i've used a KEF refererence 102/2 (88db)with a tube amp...di naman nahirapan...but of course, better if higher sensitivity...i've read that for every 3db, it is twice as loud (tama nga ba?)...just my two cents...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Sep 03, 2003 at 06:35 PM
i guess the kef you tried has a stable impedance even though the sensitivity isn't high, that helps a lot :) I'm not sure bout the 780 if its stable as well.

have you tried playing dynamic tracks? Usually for vocals di mo mapapansin kung nahihirapan but when you play more dynamic tracks thats when you'll see if nahihirapan yung amp.

speakin of which the S1 is 6 ohms 91 dB which means it might not be that sensitive enough as well. I guess the best thing is to bring the tube amp and test it there then. :-\
 
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 03, 2003 at 08:16 PM
i guess the kef you tried has a stable impedance even though the sensitivity isn't high, that helps a lot :) I'm not sure bout the 780 if its stable as well.

have you tried playing dynamic tracks? Usually for vocals di mo mapapansin kung nahihirapan but when you play more dynamic tracks thats when you'll see if nahihirapan yung amp.

speakin of which the S1 is 6 ohms 91 dB which means it might not be that sensitive enough as well. I guess the best thing is to bring the tube amp and test it there then. :-\
 

just read the specs of the KEF reference...sensitivity is 107db at 6-ohms and 88db at 8-ohms...yes, bro...i've tried dynamic tracks...even tried 70s disco music (ask iceman90a)...it rocks...and bass is not slow...thanks!  8
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Sep 03, 2003 at 08:31 PM
cool then  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 03, 2003 at 08:40 PM
but i'm still considering the S2...although i have yet to audition it...by the way, here's the picture of the KEF reference 102/2...thanks bro!

(http://www.kef.com/kefimages/image124.gif)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Sep 04, 2003 at 02:57 AM
S2 is more "bassy" compared to S1 mas maganda pa rin midrange ng S1 but the amp used for the audition was a nadc370, haven't tried with tube amps yet.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 07, 2003 at 10:37 AM
Sebman,

Maraming maraming thanks pre.. for the hospitality galing yan for me I think best buy yan pre..

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Sep 08, 2003 at 08:38 AM
walang problema yun pre.. thanks din sa pag-calibrate mo nung setup ko.. saka at last na-exercise din sila.. hehehehe  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 09, 2003 at 02:43 PM
Sebman,

PRe gamitin ng gamitin para ma-break in hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edboy7 on Sep 09, 2003 at 05:03 PM
mga bro ok ba kung B2 paired wid marantz sr4300?...and if i can get the money....b4?... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Sep 10, 2003 at 01:01 PM
Sebman,

PRe gamitin ng gamitin para ma-break in hehehe

k prend.. pahiram na lang nung cds mo para makopya..  hehehehe at cguradong araw araw ko gagamitin yun..  ;D hinahanap hanap ko yung tunog nung paboritong demo ni spectra.. so nice.. so nice talaga ang music from hk/b2 combo..  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kwela5253 on Sep 10, 2003 at 01:05 PM
pareng sebman, so nice talaga yung So Nice na yun...Meron nun sa tower records/Music1... Bili na para marinig talaga kagandahan ng B2!!! hehehe ...it could be so nice....
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Sep 10, 2003 at 01:12 PM
pareng sebman, so nice talaga yung So Nice na yun...Meron nun sa tower records/Music1... Bili na para marinig talaga kagandahan ng B2!!! hehehe ...it could be so nice....

preng kwela.. so nice.. kaso d ko nga alam kung sino yung artist non e.. saka compiliation yun no.. anong title nung album na yun.. saka baka mahal pag original e.. hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 10, 2003 at 01:19 PM
Sebman,

OO ba basta ba kunin mo sa bahay pre..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Sep 10, 2003 at 01:27 PM
Sebman,

OO ba basta ba kunin mo sa bahay pre..

thanks pre.. basta text kita pag punta na ako sa haus nyo to barrow those cds..  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 10, 2003 at 01:28 PM
mga bro ok ba kung B2 paired wid marantz sr4300?...and if i can get the money....b4?... ;D

yup, also considered a perfect pair...just my 2-cents...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kwela5253 on Sep 10, 2003 at 02:26 PM
preng kwela.. so nice.. kaso d ko nga alam kung sino yung artist non e.. saka compiliation yun no.. anong title nung album na yun.. saka baka mahal pag original e.. hehehe


Stacey Kent yung pangalan nung artist... meron syang compilation na andun yun...actually may ilang album na rin sya...mga P400-P500 yung cd...ayos na yun...sulit naman...mas ma-aapreciate mo yung system mo pag maganda copy ng mga pinapatugtog mo...iba pa rin yung orig...just my 2 cents.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Sep 10, 2003 at 02:34 PM
Stacey Kent yung pangalan nung artist... meron syang compilation na andun yun...actually may ilang album na rin sya...mga P400-P500 yung cd...ayos na yun...sulit naman...mas ma-aapreciate mo yung system mo pag maganda copy ng mga pinapatugtog mo...iba pa rin yung orig...just my 2 cents.

thanks for the info pre.. problem lang pag original pag naabot ng tsikiting ko yan at inikot ikot.. goodbye ako sa 400+ ko hehehe  ;D pa-pm na din nung mga list ng artist n album na pinanakinggan mo.. thanks
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Sep 10, 2003 at 04:06 PM
pre sebman,

Pa kopya din ako... burn ko lang.  ;D Kelan tayo magkikita uli? ready na yung mga cdr ko... ahehe...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Sep 10, 2003 at 04:31 PM
pre sebman,

Pa kopya din ako... burn ko lang.  ;D Kelan tayo magkikita uli? ready na yung mga cdr ko... ahehe...

prend presars.. would text you pag nakopya ko na ke hans yung mga audio cds..  ;) or if you want punta tayo sa haus ni hans.. hiramin na rin natin yung mga cds nya ang pakinggan natin yung setup nya..  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Sep 12, 2003 at 11:50 AM
Pards,

Schedule natin.

prend presars.. would text you pag nakopya ko na ke hans yung mga audio cds..  ;) or if you want punta tayo sa haus ni hans.. hiramin na rin natin yung mga cds nya ang pakinggan natin yung setup nya..  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 12, 2003 at 11:54 AM
pwede po bang sumama :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Sep 12, 2003 at 01:42 PM
pwede po bang sumama :D

pwede.. kaso tanong muna natin ke hans.. sya host natin e.. hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rpm on Sep 12, 2003 at 02:46 PM
pasingit naman, if anybody has any experience listening to tube equipment - monitor audio speakers (kahit anong model). Would appreciate feedback.

Thanks.

rpm
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 12, 2003 at 03:02 PM
pasingit naman, if anybody has any experience listening to tube equipment - monitor audio speakers (kahit anong model). Would appreciate feedback.

Thanks.

rpm

try to audition at archi audio...they would normally use the B2 or the S2 for the TS Audio 34.1 or 300B tube amp...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 13, 2003 at 09:42 AM
pwede.. kaso tanong muna natin ke hans.. sya host natin e.. hehehe


kailan po ito para ma sched na
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: van_wilder on Sep 13, 2003 at 01:50 PM
sebman,
yung so nice ba na cd e yung parang chinese o taiwanese na artist?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Sep 13, 2003 at 01:56 PM
sebman,
yung so nice ba na cd e yung parang chinese o taiwanese na artist?

hello van_wilder.. Stacey Kent yung name nung artist e.. d ko alam nationality nya.. pero caucasian sya..  :) sa tower records tinignan ko yung apat na album nya pati yung collection.. d ko nakita yung so nice e..  :(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Sep 13, 2003 at 01:59 PM
pasingit naman, if anybody has any experience listening to tube equipment - monitor audio speakers (kahit anong model). Would appreciate feedback.

Thanks.

rpm

hans brought his vintage tube amp and hooked my B2 with it.. kahit paulit ulit yung so nice... talagang So Nice..  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 14, 2003 at 01:36 PM
Rpm,

Pre just like Sebman said we tried my Scott Vintage Tube amp ( 13 watts ) with his B2.. galing pre best talaga yun B2 ni Prend Sebman kaya kakaingit  :o :o..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Sep 15, 2003 at 07:50 AM
Rpm,

Pre just like Sebman said we tried my Scott Vintage Tube amp ( 13 watts ) with his B2.. galing pre best talaga yun B2 ni Prend Sebman kaya kakaingit  :o :o..

pre thanks for the hospitality.. soli ko na lang yung mga cds pag nakopya ko na.. hehehe prend mas inggit ako sa speakers mo.. mas panalo yan e.. hehehe thanks din for letting me listen to your setup.. heaven talaga yung tunog..  ;D as close as it gets..  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 16, 2003 at 01:29 PM
Sebman,

No problemo pre just text me kung kailan ka drop by ulit and hope you like my CD... ikaw ang idol ko pre.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Sep 16, 2003 at 01:40 PM
Sebman,

No problemo pre just text me kung kailan ka drop by ulit and hope you like my CD... ikaw ang idol ko pre.

k pre.. panalo lahat nung cd.. kaya kopya ko lahat..  ;D kaw nga ang isa sa trusted advisers namin pagdating dito sa hobby na to.. kaya kaw idol namin pards.. paglaki namin.. gagayahin ka namin.. hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 16, 2003 at 01:56 PM
Sebman,

Learning pa rin tayo kaya thanks to PinoyDVd at wala na tayong pera hehehehe ;D ;D :o perooooo very happy naman
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Sep 16, 2003 at 01:59 PM
Sebman,

Learning pa rin tayo kaya thanks to PinoyDVd at wala na tayong pera hehehehe ;D ;D :o perooooo very happy naman

tama pre... at good shot tayo sa kumander natin at lagi tayong nasa bahay.. nde lang nila alam.. kaya tayo laging nasa bahay e dahil wala tayong perang pang-gimik, kasi naubos na dito sa hobby natin..  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 16, 2003 at 02:34 PM
just had a home audition last night (thanks to sonny tuazon), here are the equipment used:

Monitor Audio Silver S2 (out of the box)
Souped-Up 2A3 SET Tube Amplifier
Eichmann Express 4 Interconnects w/ Bullet Plugs
Eichmann Express 2 Speaker Cables (banana terminated)

CDs used:

Ultimate Test Disk (Chesky)
Rebecca Pidgeon - Spanish Harlem
Incognito - Beneath the Surface
Paolo Santos - Play, Overjoyed
David Benoit - Key to You, Mountain Dance
XLO Burn-In CD
Livingston Taylor - Bluer than Blue
David Foster - Christmas Album
King's Singers - Obladi-Oblada, Yesterday
Alison Krauss - Baby, Now that I've Found You

my initial impression...WOW!  :o...really never thought that the S2 can SING using a 2.5-watts SET amplifier - and with ease...no strain...slept at 3:00am na...todo ngiti ako pagtulog ko... ;D

i'm at peace...more audition to go to really see if this is the perfect match for me...

tonight, i'm gonna use QED silver speaker cables (thanks to hyperaudio)...hope it's gonna be better...

thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Sep 16, 2003 at 02:46 PM
nice! dumating na amp mo?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 16, 2003 at 02:50 PM
nice! dumating na amp mo?

by next week pa yata...just drop by my place when everything's complete...bring your own baon, hehehehehehe!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: marty_e on Sep 16, 2003 at 04:24 PM
Another amp? You're on a roll Superman. So the s2 was that impressive, huh? Give it another 20 or so hrs and things really start to open up.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 16, 2003 at 04:55 PM
Another amp? You're on a roll Superman. So the s2 was that impressive, huh? Give it another 20 or so hrs and things really start to open up.

it does open up every hour of listening...very noticeable...lalo na after 100-hours...thanks mart!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Sep 16, 2003 at 11:44 PM
my initial impression...WOW!  :o...really never thought that the S2 can drive a 2.5-watts SET amplifier...slept at 3:00am na...todo ngiti ako pagtulog ko... ;D

Dude sa sobrang pagkamesmerize mo sa S2 nabaligtad mo ha...di ba its the amp that drives the speakers? hehehe ;D jk lang po

Well looks like i might still consider the S1 as a speaker for my tube amp...gastos na naman....
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 17, 2003 at 07:07 AM
Dude sa sobrang pagkamesmerize mo sa S2 nabaligtad mo ha...di ba its the amp that drives the speakers? hehehe ;D jk lang po

Well looks like i might still consider the S1 as a speaker for my tube amp...gastos na naman....

tama ka...hehehehe!

i think the S2 is lamang i  terms of low freq and mid-bass...the S1 is a good choice...5-star awarded...enjoy!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Sep 17, 2003 at 08:30 AM
sub sat balak ko e..for me mas maganda midrange ng S1
bahala na audition uli hehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 17, 2003 at 08:55 AM
good luck, pare!...enjoy!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 18, 2003 at 10:17 AM
just had a home audition last night (thanks to sonny tuazon), here are the equipment used:

Monitor Audio Silver S2 (out of the box)
Souped-Up 2A3 SET Tube Amplifier
Eichmann Express 4 Interconnects w/ Bullet Plugs
Eichmann Express 2 Speaker Cables (banana terminated)

CDs used:

Ultimate Test Disk (Chesky)
Rebecca Pidgeon - Spanish Harlem
Incognito - Beneath the Surface
Paolo Santos - Play, Overjoyed
David Benoit - Key to You, Mountain Dance
XLO Burn-In CD
Livingston Taylor - Bluer than Blue
David Foster - Christmas Album
King's Singers - Obladi-Oblada, Yesterday
Alison Krauss - Baby, Now that I've Found You

my initial impression...WOW!  :o...really never thought that the S2 can SING using a 2.5-watts SET amplifier - and with ease...no strain...slept at 3:00am na...todo ngiti ako pagtulog ko... ;D

i'm at peace...more audition to go to really see if this is the perfect match for me...

tonight, i'm gonna use QED silver speaker cables (thanks to hyperaudio)...hope it's gonna be better...

thanks!  8)

got my amp last night...immediately hooked it up...all i can say is...antok pa ko...puyat na puyat...why??? the S2 considering it's still in break-in stage is...AWESOME and VERY INVOLVING...95 more break-in hours...tamang-tama, need to break in the tubes also, hehehehe! ;D...more observations/initial impressions to follow...paging geko and iceman90a...tara na!  8)

superboy, este superman  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rpm on Sep 18, 2003 at 11:22 AM
Nakaka-inggit naman. Monitor Audio speakers (Bronze/silver) with tube ampli. Ako Monitor Audio Bronze with Rotel 971 MK2 lang, ganda rin. Kaya lang iba din talaga kung tubes ang gamit. By the way, what DVD/CD player did you use?  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: geko on Sep 18, 2003 at 11:53 AM
got my amp last night...immediately hooked it up...all i can say is...antok pa ko...puyat na puyat...why??? the S2 considering it's still in break-in stage is...AWESOME and VERY INVOLVING...95 more break-in hours...tamang-tama, need to break in the tubes also, hehehehe! ;D...more observations/initial impressions to follow...paging geko and iceman90a...tara na!  8)

superboy, este superman  8)

parang ayaw ko nang pumunta senyo...  baka mahawa ako...   ;)  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 18, 2003 at 12:19 PM
Nakaka-inggit naman. Monitor Audio speakers (Bronze/silver) with tube ampli. Ako Monitor Audio Bronze with Rotel 971 MK2 lang, ganda rin. Kaya lang iba din talaga kung tubes ang gamit. By the way, what DVD/CD player did you use?  

hi!

i'm using musical fidelity elektra e-624 CD player...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 18, 2003 at 12:21 PM
parang ayaw ko nang pumunta senyo...  baka mahawa ako...   ;)  ;D

wala naman akong sakit na nakakahawa ha!!! :P

ok lang yan, bro...this is the beauty of our hobby...we started with HTIB...then to HT separates...now, we're into audio...tubes pa...pataas ng pataas...parang SPAGHETTI!...hehehehehe! 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 18, 2003 at 01:12 PM
SANA MAG HEAL NA SARS MO HEHEHE ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 18, 2003 at 01:32 PM
SANA MAG HEAL NA SARS MO HEHEHE ;D ;D ;D

sorry, i do not have SARS  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Sep 18, 2003 at 02:18 PM
parang ayaw ko nang pumunta senyo...  baka mahawa ako...   ;)  ;D

hindi pa ba? hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 18, 2003 at 04:39 PM
Superman,

Congrats pre on your new tube amp and Monitor Audio S2.. lupet ganda talaga!!!


John

Auditioned the S1 and S2 parahong open sound and the mid and bass okie din pre.. bili na pre!!! :o
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 18, 2003 at 05:23 PM
Guys,

Kailan daw dating ng stock??  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 18, 2003 at 11:28 PM
Guys,

Kailan daw dating ng stock??  ;)

thanks hans!

join us (geko, iceman90a) in our listening sessions ha...by the way...nabanggit lang that new stock will arrive by october...bad news...price increase will be implemented by then...so for those who would like to purchase these great speakers, get it now!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: levi on Sep 19, 2003 at 01:13 AM
My friend is interested with the B4 and he is planning to get a Scott to drive it. Any comment regarding the matching. Can the Scott drive the B4? How is the B4? Thanks
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 19, 2003 at 08:54 AM
My friend is interested with the B4 and he is planning to get a Scott to drive it. Any comment regarding the matching. Can the Scott drive the B4? How is the B4? Thanks

sir levi,

if the scott is a push-pull definitely it can drive the B4...try asking spectra...i think they have stocks of the B4...i don't know if sonny tuazon has stocks...thanks!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Sep 19, 2003 at 09:08 AM
nabanggit lang that new stock will arrive by october...bad news...price increase will be implemented by then..

tagal pa pala..d bale more time to save for the bronze center..  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 19, 2003 at 10:35 AM
sir levi,

if the scott is a push-pull definitely it can drive the B4...try asking spectra...i think they have stocks of the B4...i don't know if sonny tuazon has stocks...thanks!


yes spectra have a pair of B4 i see last monday
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 19, 2003 at 12:12 PM
superman,

Cge pre pwede maki-join sa session?? text me pre kung kailan 0916-730-0331 Henry.

Levi,

Scott 222A (13 watts) can drive the B4 or B2 100% sure ako sir!! tried them both B2 of Sebman and B4 of an officemate of mine.

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 19, 2003 at 12:42 PM
superman,

Cge pre pwede maki-join sa session?? text me pre kung kailan 0916-730-0331 Henry.

Levi,

Scott 222A (13 watts) can drive the B4 or B2 100% sure ako sir!! tried them both B2 of Sebman and B4 of an officemate of mine.




sir officemate of mine?? ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 19, 2003 at 12:53 PM
J_albert22,

Opo sir...  :D :D  :-X :-X musta pre yun B2 and Center for movies??
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: levi on Sep 19, 2003 at 01:01 PM
thanks, I will tell my friend
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 19, 2003 at 01:06 PM
superman,

Cge pre pwede maki-join sa session?? text me pre kung kailan 0916-730-0331 Henry.



sure, you're welcome to join us...i texted you already...thanks henry!

superman  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 19, 2003 at 04:20 PM
J_albert22,

Opo sir...  :D :D  :-X :-X musta pre yun B2 and Center for movies??

so far break in stage pa rin po yong center at yong b2 lalong gumaganda po
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 19, 2003 at 06:57 PM
just had a home audition last night (thanks to sonny tuazon), here are the equipment used:

Monitor Audio Silver S2 (out of the box)
Souped-Up 2A3 SET Tube Amplifier
Eichmann Express 4 Interconnects w/ Bullet Plugs
Eichmann Express 2 Speaker Cables (banana terminated)

CDs used:

Ultimate Test Disk (Chesky)
Rebecca Pidgeon - Spanish Harlem
Incognito - Beneath the Surface
Paolo Santos - Play, Overjoyed
David Benoit - Key to You, Mountain Dance
XLO Burn-In CD
Livingston Taylor - Bluer than Blue
David Foster - Christmas Album
King's Singers - Obladi-Oblada, Yesterday
Alison Krauss - Baby, Now that I've Found You

my initial impression...WOW!  :o...really never thought that the S2 can SING using a 2.5-watts SET amplifier - and with ease...no strain...slept at 3:00am na...todo ngiti ako pagtulog ko... ;D

i'm at peace...more audition to go to really see if this is the perfect match for me...

tonight, i'm gonna use QED silver speaker cables (thanks to hyperaudio)...hope it's gonna be better...

thanks!  8)

hi!

let me continue to share my 1st impressions about the monitor audio silver s2 bookshelf speakers...

the following equipment were used:

Monitor Audio Silver S2 (used for about 5-hours out of the box)
Souped-Up 2A3 SET Tube Amplifier (w/ 5U4G, 6SL7 - Black Beauty, Thanks to ArnoldC)
Musical Fidelity Elektra E-624 CD Player
Eichmann Express 4 Interconnects w/ Bullet Plugs
Eichmann Express 2 Speaker Cables (banana terminated) - used during 1st 30-minutes
QED Silver Anniversary Speaker Cables (thanks to Hyperaudio) - used for next 30-minutes
Analysis Plus Oval 12 - used for 15 minutes (again, Thanks to ArnoldC)

well, 2 straight days na puyat...what can i say...i'd like to validate what i've written here previously...these speakers are worth more than their price (ooooppppsss, wag na taasan ang presyo)...sonny is right, it has certain characteristics of the B&W 800 series (i listened to sonny's 800 series using his VAC amplifier)...the highs are not painful to the ears, and very forgiving for a poorly recorded CD...the bass has a bite...not too punchy...but fast (especially when i played incognito CDs)...on the mellow side, i played susan wong's close to you...susan wong's saliva really pops right after she opens her mouth...hanep sa detail...i tried playing chuck mangione's feel so good...suddenly, the speakers disappeared...wow! bass is exact...especially the fast portion...then i played lou rawls' lady love...very detailed instruments...the monitor audio silver S2 indeed matched my 2A3 SET amp (thanks arnoldc!)...

some tracks, CDs i used:

1) rebecca pidgeon - kalerka
2) chuck mangione - feel so good
3) incognito - midnight at the oasis
4) nyoy volante - kahit ika'y panaginip lang
5) susan wong - close to you
6) david benoit - kei's song
7) artstart - misty glass window
8] janno gibbs - i believe in dreams
9) joe lovano (sinatra album)
10) norah jones - nearness of you
11) best audiophile voices
12) Parliament Syndicate
13) josh groban - broken vow
14) lara fabian - broken vow
15) sarah brightman - time to say goodbye

well, tonight's gonna be "sleepless in alabang" for me...wala na namang tulugan (siguradong matutuwa si kuya germs!)...i'm really excited to fully "burn-in" the amp and the speakers...i'll try to borrow some heavy metal stuff...i hope hindi ma-bading ang boses ng metallica and also ni axl rose, hehehehehe... ;D

by the way guys...the XLO burn-In CD helps in "facilitating" the break-in of your system...should you have an opportunity to purchase it...grab it! (thanks again, arnoldc, idol!)

okay...uwi na ko...will listen magdamagan, hahahahaha!  8)

thanks for reading, guys!  8)

by the way, i love what i heard when i used the QED and the Analysis Plus...the hard part is choosing which is which...huhuhuhuhu!  :-[ :-[ :-[

superman  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Sep 20, 2003 at 03:29 AM
the specs of the S2 says its nominal impedance is 8 ohms and its sens. is 89 dB, if it means that the 2a3 can drive the so then it means di masyadong nagdidip impedance nito... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 20, 2003 at 07:09 AM
the specs of the S2 says its nominal impedance is 8 ohms and its sens. is 89 dB, if it means that the 2a3 can drive the so then it means di masyadong nagdidip impedance nito... ;D

adrian,

i think that's the old s2...with the new s2 series, impedance is 6-8ohms and 91db sensitivity...but you are correct, impedance is quite stable...thanks! 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 20, 2003 at 12:43 PM
SANA WAG MUNA MAG TAAS NANG PRICEEEEE PLSSSSS di pa kumpleto speaker ko  :) :) :)...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 20, 2003 at 02:44 PM
SANA WAG MUNA MAG TAAS NANG PRICEEEEE PLSSSSS di pa kumpleto speaker ko  :) :) :)...

bro,

better start your novena already...i think there will be a 5% price increase...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 20, 2003 at 05:30 PM
 ;Dhindi lang NOVENA ang gagawin ko wag lang tumaasss ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 21, 2003 at 09:28 PM
hey geko!

thanks for joining me last night for the listening session...iceman90a...'til next time...next weekend siguro ulit...geko promised again to bring the RB-3...

bro. geko, please post your 1st impression/s on the monitor audio S2...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Sep 21, 2003 at 10:27 PM
superman congrats!  2A3 + S2 mukhang magandang setup yan sir.  c bro james16 was all praises for the MA brand.  makes me wanna visit archi one of these days.  btw, qed silver anniversary ba yung gamit mo na cable?   ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: levi on Sep 21, 2003 at 11:01 PM
Superman,

   Kamusta ang Bass ng B2 with your tube amp? Someone is asking me but i havent tried the B2. Thanks

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 22, 2003 at 09:07 AM
Superman,

   Kamusta ang Bass ng B2 with your tube amp? Someone is asking me but i havent tried the B2. Thanks



sir levi,

haven't tried the B2 in my amp...but tried it before sa archi audio w/ the ts audio 34.1...ganda naman!

 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 22, 2003 at 09:12 AM
superman congrats!  2A3 + S2 mukhang magandang setup yan sir.  c bro james16 was all praises for the MA brand.  makes me wanna visit archi one of these days.  btw, qed silver anniversary ba yung gamit mo na cable?   ;D

thanks roger!

i've borrowed hyper's QED silver anniv...sounds great!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Sep 22, 2003 at 09:33 AM
I also got the opportunity to audition the B4. Because of j_albert22's advice, I went to Spectra yesterday. I met Jim and he was very accomodating enough to let me audition the B4's even they were in the display and not hooked up to any amp/recvr.

Warning: I may not be able to decribe it as audiophiles can, so bear with me.

First, it was hooked up with a NAD amp (don't know model). Even if I'm new to this hobby, I can say that they really sounded very very good. We used a compilation of female jazz vocals. The details were clear, enough bass that I thought a sub was hooked up also. The highs are not harsh, clear vocals. We finished a few tracks. In my mind I'm convinced, this sounds better than the missions, which were my first choice for my upgrade. I'm really convinced but, I have to really be sure, so I requested to have the Marantz hooked up, because it's the recvr I use. So Jim hooked it up and adjusted speaker settings to 0db, so no "daya" sabi nya. I also requested the M73i's hooked up.

I also asked to have some rock track played since this music genre is what i'm familiar with. Every end of the track, Jim changed speakers from M73i to B4, and vise-versa. We did this using rock, disco and jazz tracks.

And my verdict, I prefer the B4 over the M73i. I really noticed the difference;even when the songs are just at the intro I can already tell the difference. The B4's are very lively but not harsh, more natural sounding. Listening to the rock track, the B4 sounded more pleasing to the ears. As you know rock is kind of noisy and loud. With the M73i, the sound was more "noisy" and I became conscious that the other customers might be bothered because we were really playing it loud at -8 to -10db.


We spent about more than an hour. And I decided and bought the B2 only, because the B4 is not within budget. 6Hz difference in the lower freq maybe insignificant, my room is small anyway, so it should be enough.

Sorry guys if I haven't made a better description, just listen to it yourselves. We may not have the same impression. Just sharing.  :)

I'm picking it up today.

Thank you to Jim of Spectra.

And to j_albert22 that if I have not meet I might not have known about Monitor Audio.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gutierrez on Sep 22, 2003 at 09:37 AM
I also got the opportunity to audition the B4. Because of j_albert22's advice, I went to Spectra yesterday. I met Jim and he was very accomodating enough to let me audition the B4's even they were in the display and not hooked up to any amp/recvr.

Warning: I may not be able to decribe it as audiophiles can, so bear with me.

First, it was hooked up with a NAD amp (don't know model). Even if I'm new to this hobby, I can say that they really sounded very very good. We used a compilation of female jazz vocals. The details were clear, enough bass that I thought a sub was hooked up also. The highs are not harsh, clear vocals. We finished a few tracks. In my mind I'm convinced, this sounds better than the missions, which were my first choice for my upgrade. I'm really convinced but, I have to really be sure, so I requested to have the Marantz hooked up, because it's the recvr I use. So Jim hooked it up and adjusted speaker settings to 0db, so no "daya" sabi nya. I also requested the M73i's hooked up.

I also asked to have some rock track played since this music genre is what i'm familiar with. Every end of the track, Jim changed speakers from M73i to B4, and vise-versa. We did this using rock, disco and jazz tracks.

And my verdict, I prefer the B4 over the M73i. I really noticed the difference;even when the songs are just at the intro I can already tell the difference. The B4's are very lively but not harsh, more natural sounding. Listening to the rock track, the B4 sounded more pleasing to the ears. As you know rock is kind of noisy and loud. With the M73i, the sound was more "noisy" and I became conscious that the other customers might be bothered because we were really playing it loud at -8 to -10db.


We spent about more than an hour. And I decided and bought the B2 only, because the B4 is not within budget. 6Hz difference in the lower freq maybe insignificant, my room is small anyway, so it should be enough.

Sorry guys if I haven't made a better description, just listen to it yourselves. We may not have the same impression. Just sharing.  :)

I'm picking it up today.

Thank you to Jim of Spectra.

And to j_albert22 that if I have not meet I might not have known about Monitor Audio.

congrats on your new setup pre ganda nyan  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 22, 2003 at 10:19 AM
I also got the opportunity to audition the B4. Because of j_albert22's advice, I went to Spectra yesterday. I met Jim and he was very accomodating enough to let me audition the B4's even they were in the display and not hooked up to any amp/recvr.

Warning: I may not be able to decribe it as audiophiles can, so bear with me.

First, it was hooked up with a NAD amp (don't know model). Even if I'm new to this hobby, I can say that they really sounded very very good. We used a compilation of female jazz vocals. The details were clear, enough bass that I thought a sub was hooked up also. The highs are not harsh, clear vocals. We finished a few tracks. In my mind I'm convinced, this sounds better than the missions, which were my first choice for my upgrade. I'm really convinced but, I have to really be sure, so I requested to have the Marantz hooked up, because it's the recvr I use. So Jim hooked it up and adjusted speaker settings to 0db, so no "daya" sabi nya. I also requested the M73i's hooked up.

I also asked to have some rock track played since this music genre is what i'm familiar with. Every end of the track, Jim changed speakers from M73i to B4, and vise-versa. We did this using rock, disco and jazz tracks.

And my verdict, I prefer the B4 over the M73i. I really noticed the difference;even when the songs are just at the intro I can already tell the difference. The B4's are very lively but not harsh, more natural sounding. Listening to the rock track, the B4 sounded more pleasing to the ears. As you know rock is kind of noisy and loud. With the M73i, the sound was more "noisy" and I became conscious that the other customers might be bothered because we were really playing it loud at -8 to -10db.


We spent about more than an hour. And I decided and bought the B2 only, because the B4 is not within budget. 6Hz difference in the lower freq maybe insignificant, my room is small anyway, so it should be enough.

Sorry guys if I haven't made a better description, just listen to it yourselves. We may not have the same impression. Just sharing.  :)

I'm picking it up today.

Thank you to Jim of Spectra.

And to j_albert22 that if I have not meet I might not have known about Monitor Audio.

CONGRATS jvm!

hope you can post here your reviews/1st impressions on the B2...enjoy!

superman  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 22, 2003 at 12:24 PM
This afternoon daw dating ng stocks!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 22, 2003 at 12:53 PM
This afternoon daw dating ng stocks!!

you're talking about the bronze series, hans??? saan merong bagong stocks??? 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 22, 2003 at 12:59 PM
Superman,

Sorry yes I'm talking about the bronze series.. according to Spectra today daw just give Jim a call.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Sep 22, 2003 at 01:18 PM
Just called Jim 1pm today, there will be a delay in the delivery of the stocks due to Customs issues. It will be on Friday.

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 22, 2003 at 08:22 PM
Just called Jim 1pm today, there will be a delay in the delivery of the stocks due to Customs issues. It will be on Friday.



thanks for the update, JVM!

i'm sure other members are waiting for the new monitor audio shipment... 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Sep 22, 2003 at 10:55 PM
still waiting na magkastock ng S1 and S2 na black  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ArchitecturalAudio on Sep 23, 2003 at 12:24 AM
Hi John,

We've had the black S2 and S1 for months now.  Feel free to stop by for a listen.

Cheers.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Sep 23, 2003 at 01:53 AM
months ??? i should have dropped by again..a friend of mine went there a week ago sabi wala daw black (or baka nahiyang tanungin)..oh well will try to visit your shop this weekend. thanks!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 23, 2003 at 07:22 AM
ang tagal nang stock dami palang nag aantay  ;D ;D kaya konting tiis lang pag nagkaroon naman you feel d happiness  ;D ;D wow
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 23, 2003 at 07:24 AM
sir hans thank for the advice gumanda yong tunog  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Sep 23, 2003 at 08:34 AM
;Dhindi lang NOVENA ang gagawin ko wag lang tumaasss ;D

pre para sa B4 ba to?  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 23, 2003 at 08:54 AM
di para sa iba pang bibili nang monitor  ;D ;D ano bro kamusta ka na magaling na ba? ;D ;D bka napuyat ka lang sa panonood at pakikinig sa HK/MA  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Sep 23, 2003 at 09:02 AM
di para sa iba pang bibili nang monitor  ;D ;D ano bro kamusta ka na magaling na ba? ;D ;D bka napuyat ka lang sa panonood at pakikinig sa HK/MA  ;D ;D

yup pre.. work na ulit..  ;D review naman sa bronze center para sa mga katulad kong balak bumili... panalo din ba katulad ng B2 natin sa movies?  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 23, 2003 at 09:47 AM
yup yung center mas buo yong bass kc boxs enclosure design and same clarity but sad to say ang tagal mag break in  :( not like B2 madali lang just follow hans adriane advice... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Sep 23, 2003 at 12:04 PM
superman, jvm and  j_albert22,

ang galing ng set-up nyp. lao na cguro yung combo ng hk at ma. yan ang pangarap ko noon pa, sana tumama ako sa lotto para makbili ng MA speakers.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 23, 2003 at 12:07 PM
superman, jvm and  j_albert22,

ang galing ng set-up nyp. lao na cguro yung combo ng hk at ma. yan ang pangarap ko noon pa, sana tumama ako sa lotto para makbili ng MA speakers.

kaya mo yan kung gusto may paraan hehehehe ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ArchitecturalAudio on Sep 23, 2003 at 11:44 PM
John,

Maraming naghahanap ng black na Bronze series, yun ang naubusan. Pero yung silver series, meron pa  ;)

Cheers.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 24, 2003 at 01:23 PM
J_albert,

Your welcome sir.. pagmeron ulit hehehe

John,

Ganda ng Silver pre!! bili bili bili bili bili bili na!! ;D ;D huhuhuh :'( :'( mahal lang di ko kaya
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Sep 24, 2003 at 03:51 PM
hans, malapit na, just contemplating on the amp to use, baka push pull na lang gamitin ko if tubes or might go solid state..depende...pero yung preamp ko definitely tubed :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 24, 2003 at 09:49 PM
hans, malapit na, just contemplating on the amp to use, baka push pull na lang gamitin ko if tubes or might go solid state..depende...pero yung preamp ko definitely tubed :)
wow sir mag sisilver series na rin kayo?  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Sep 25, 2003 at 11:02 AM
wag nyo po akong i-sir...most likely silver series...yung kef q series na lang di ko pa naaudition :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 25, 2003 at 02:53 PM
John,

Push pull or solid state you'll have a very good match with silver pre.. balitaan mo kami.. was about to buy silver 2 kaso grabe off budget agad ako pre..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 25, 2003 at 03:16 PM
hans, malapit na, just contemplating on the amp to use, baka push pull na lang gamitin ko if tubes or might go solid state..depende...pero yung preamp ko definitely tubed :)

pare,

i've tried the silver s2 with a push pull (TS audio), 2A3 (my amp) and 300B (TS audio)...even with the marantz receiver...results were SUPERB!...pero i really like how it matches with my 2A3 amp...very detailed...forgiving on highs (especially on poorly recorded CDs)...bass is not boomy but has the punch...midbass is already very good...and very, very good with vocals...bro, if you would like to join us this saturday, we have another listening session at my place...geko might bring his klipsch rb-3, iceman90a might bring his solid state integrated amp plus his dynaudio audience speakers...should you decide to join us, let me know so i could PM you the details...bring also your reference CDs...bring your own baon as well, hehehehehehe!  8)

i'll try to borrow a digicam so i could post here the picture of my set-up (ay mali, ibang thread na pala dapat)...over-all...worth it, pare! i should have bought a monitor audio s2 a long, long time ago...pero siyempre, we can only know the sonic differences, the advantages and disadvantages thru EXPERIENCE by trying out different speakers and amps...

thanks and let us know if you'll join...we'll start at 8:30pm...the last time, we ended around 12:30am...baka this time it's gonna be longer...

thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Sep 25, 2003 at 11:10 PM
would love to join but my work starts at night, don't sweat it at least you now know how to decide the speaker for you based on experience, btw i heard the Q1 already and it sounds real good on vocals...ibang klase clear na clear, pero medyo hirap pag rock music, unlike the S2, but we used a rotel amp for the Q1. mahal din pala ng subs ng monitor audio..~60k
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 26, 2003 at 06:20 AM
would love to join but my work starts at night, don't sweat it at least you now know how to decide the speaker for you based on experience, btw i heard the Q1 already and it sounds real good on vocals...ibang klase clear na clear, pero medyo hirap pag rock music, unlike the S2, but we used a rotel amp for the Q1. mahal din pala ng subs ng monitor audio..~60k

sayang...oo nga pala shifting yung work mo...di bale pag may morning listening session invite ka namin...the advantage of the KEF kasi is the uni-Q driver which is really excellent in vocals (that's KEF's reputation, although i'm not sure if the Q1 also uses uni-Q drivers)...i've had a KEF reference series...talagang ibang klase sa vocals...but the bass ok naman na-break-in na yung speakers...monitor audio kasi is balanced even if it's not broken in yet...wait till it's fully broken in...

thanks bro!

btw, medyo mahal nga yung sub ng monitor audio...with the price, i'd choose a REL instead  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Sep 26, 2003 at 10:39 AM
the Q1 also uses uniQ drivers, kaya mganda sa vocals, oo nga mas mura yung rel strata....mga 55+k lang naman hehehe!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Sep 26, 2003 at 05:27 PM
how would they sound with a nad amp ? i'm thinking of getting the b2s.  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 26, 2003 at 09:52 PM
how would they sound with a nad amp ? i'm thinking of getting the b2s.  ;D
maganda rin yan combo
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 27, 2003 at 03:43 PM
how would they sound with a nad amp ? i'm thinking of getting the b2s.  ;D

hi [L]es!

personally, i haven't had any experience "pairing" the monitor audio S2 or any other monitor audio speakers with a NAD amp...but i'm very confident that the MA's will "sing" with the NAD considering that i've used a NAD amplifier before and i've used several speakers paired with it also...i think what's important is that you really hear the combo...here's my suggestion, since SPECTRA carries both the NAD and MA, why don't you ask jim to set it up for you...i remember when i visited him about a month ago, he was very proud in telling me that he has tried both the S1 and B1 with a NAD amp and he was amazed with the results...what more if you're going to use a B2 or an S2...anyway, if you want to hear naman an MA and tube combo, you can go to ARCHITECTURAL AUDIO...i'm sure nico and epoy will hook it up either with the TS Audio 34.1 or the TS Audio 300B...at least you'll also hear the difference between a push-pull and a SET...or better yet, let me know when you're free to visit me...i'd be more than willing to let you listen to my set-up...thanks!...enjoy the moment...happy hunting!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 28, 2003 at 01:52 PM
hey, i've had almost 12 listening hours already...noticeable improvement with my S2...can't wait for the 100th hour...yahoo!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 28, 2003 at 04:11 PM
Monitor fanatics,

Meron na raw stock of B2, B1 and center sa store..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kwela5253 on Sep 28, 2003 at 07:19 PM
mga sir,

tanong lang... would you prefer monitor ronze speakers with HK(2550) or with denon(1803,2803)?

Any comments?

Thanks.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 28, 2003 at 07:25 PM
mga sir,

tanong lang... would you prefer monitor bronze speakers with HK(2550) or with denon(1803,2803)?

Any comments?

Thanks.

bro...i strongly suggest you audition both...denon/MA combo and HK/MA combo available at ARCHITECTURAL AUDIO...try also at spectra...bottomline is: you have to let your ears decide (as hans adriane mentioned)...it may be good for us but not appealing for you...example...many audiophiles would love the "lambing" and the "soundstage" of a 300B SET tube amplifier...but for me, i like the detail and the punch of the 2A3 SET tube amplifier...it depends really on your taste...just my two cents...

...although, many would "testifiy" that the HK/MA combo really matches...better try it out...again, my two cents...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 29, 2003 at 12:31 PM
mga sir,

tanong lang... would you prefer monitor ronze speakers with HK(2550) or with denon(1803,2803)?

Any comments?

Thanks.

i go for HK/MA combi coz yon ang current set up ko  ;D ;D i'm very satified  :D :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 29, 2003 at 01:46 PM
Denon/ MA ok din siguro di naman mahirap i drive monitor b2 eh..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 29, 2003 at 09:46 PM
i've already heard the monitor audio speakers paired with NAD receivers/amplifiers...sounds great!  ;D 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Oct 01, 2003 at 12:15 PM
I'm already breaking in my B2s since Saturday, Sep 27. Just breaking them in by normal listening. My speaker level settings are now just at 4db using marantz 4300, which previously, with my dtx speakers, it is set at 10db to have the most satisfactory level.

The mids and highs are already very good to me. I've played all types of music cds that I have (rock, jazz, pop, techno, tunog kalye) and I've noticed that I'm hearing details that I have not heard before comparing it with just the sony mini-compo that I have.  But it seems I'm enjoying jazz now, more than I did before, since I listen mostly to alternative rock. It's like these speakers were designed for jazz music. Even if I'm not really a jazz fan I'm kind of starting to like it. But the B2 makes all my music choices sound better. That's why I'm revisiting all my old cds. And I'm realizing now that I'm more into music than movies. These B2s really make the difference in how I enjoy listening to music right now.

My wife thinks I'm going crazy when I'm smiling alone while I'm listening to music.

The bass seems lacking though. Maybe because it's not fully broken in yet.  I almost doubted it when I tested it again when I picked it up last friday, Sep26. So I have to make sure by comparing it again with a broken in M73i. And the B2 sounded better again, with better bass for my taste. I hope it will reach the 42hz after breaking it in, because a stand alone pair of speaker is really what  I want for music listening. Just want to use the sub for movies.

To owners of B2s, do you think it can really reach 42hz after fully broken in? What cable do you use to maximize the its performance? I'm just using cables from Ace hardware labelled as studio grade cables.

Right now I'm enjoying it, anticipating the improvement in sound quality as I use it daily since i got them. I wake up at 6am and listen to it until 8am, so i'm always late. Then when I take my lunch, again I listen, because I eat lunch at home. Then after 5, I listen again until 12am.

What specific music albums and dvds can you recommend so that I will fully appreciate the sound quality of the b2?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edboy7 on Oct 01, 2003 at 12:27 PM
uuy....jvm....ok yan.....i have also a marantz sr4300 too......and im really thinking of getting a pair of B2....(ipon pa ???)....bose accoustimass kasi yung speakers now....supot sa bass ...and medyo harsh yung mid....pero clean yung highs..... ;D...ok tlaga yang setup mo.......enjoy!!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Oct 01, 2003 at 01:05 PM
peeps,

magkano ngayon ang b2? are they in the same league as missions m72i? b&w 601? how would they compare? havent auditioned monitor audio yet.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Oct 01, 2003 at 01:51 PM
peeps,

magkano ngayon ang b2? are they in the same league as missions m72i? b&w 601? how would they compare? havent auditioned monitor audio yet.

sir... audition to appreciate... try spectra they sell missions,monitor and wharfedale.. audition all the speakers and let your ears decide..  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Oct 01, 2003 at 02:04 PM
hehe, trouble is am not from manila reason y am asking for opinions. am familiar with the sound of missions and b&w kasi so id just like to know how they fare with monitor audio. am almost decided on missions for my speakers but i just want to consider other options.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Oct 01, 2003 at 02:29 PM
hehe, trouble is am not from manila reason y am asking for opinions. am familiar with the sound of missions and b&w kasi so id just like to know how they fare with monitor audio. am almost decided on missions for my speakers but i just want to consider other options.

allot atleast an hour or 2..to listen to a monitor audio speakers before you buy your missions.. you will satisfy your curiosity of monitor audio speakers and you wont be thinking of what-if's scenarios.. once you have auditioned and decided whats the best speakers for you..   ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Oct 01, 2003 at 04:30 PM
been reading the previous posts of this thread and it seems that ill have to add MA to my list. no wonder hans wanted to sell his m73is before, hehe. by the way, has anyone tested it with a yamaha receiver?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Oct 02, 2003 at 11:30 AM
hehe, trouble is am not from manila reason y am asking for opinions. am familiar with the sound of missions and b&w kasi so id just like to know how they fare with monitor audio. am almost decided on missions for my speakers but i just want to consider other options.

Cousin Skeeter,

I just want to share my experience. Before I bought the MA, I compared it with M73i because it's what I also have in mind for my upgrade. I preferred the sound of the MA compared with the M73. The MA sounded more alive, it has a smoother sound, more natural. I even compared the B2s, just out of the box, to the M73i which are more broken in, but the B2s sounded better even just fresh from the box.

But this is just my honest opinion and based only on my own ears. It's really hard to decribe quality of sound as this is really subjective.

If you have the chance, try it to find out if what you read about MAs are conforming with your own standards.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Oct 02, 2003 at 12:48 PM
jvm,

thanks bro! good thing i havent bought my missions yet. ive hans to thank since he decided not to sell his m73is, which i almost got, hehe. i might be down with the SARS now if i did. ur post describing the MAs was the one that really got my attention. nice review! ive also read reviews of the B2 on audioreview.com and i can hardly find a review that had something bad to say bout them. they say its great for small spaces which is perfect for me coz ill be using it in my small bedroom, which in contrast the m73is need larger spaces for you to appreciate their sound.

anyway, i called up archi audio and they informed me that the speakers are selling like hotcakes. am targeting the middle or end of the month to get em B2s, hope theyll have them in stock again by that time, and hope the prices stay the same :(. used to enjoy bright music but now am into more natural sounding, jazzy guitar music like acoustic alchemy, rippingtons and the like. from your description, i think the B2s will fit in perfect, but i guess il have to replace my yamaha receiver. might sell it and get a marantz 4300. if only philander will let go of his marantz, hehehe.

by just reading the MA thread, you guys really know how to make my mouth (ears?) drool. MA should be paying you for a terrific marketing job, hehehe. kudos!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Oct 02, 2003 at 12:56 PM
might sell it and get a marantz 4300.
also i suggest if you have money to spare and don't have the plans of going full-blown 6.1.. you might as well consider HK avr.. HK 2550/B2.. perfect match...  ;D but that's just me.. audition still to appreciate..  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 02, 2003 at 12:59 PM
cousin skeeter,

once you hear these speakers, you would know why i'm into SARS.  ;D

eversince..... i heard them a long time ago, i can't take my mind off it....
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Oct 02, 2003 at 01:04 PM
sebman,

yeah am considering it too. thanks for the pm yesterday pala! :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Oct 02, 2003 at 01:20 PM
james16,

hehe, hope you sell em missions soon so your happiness will be complete! and lets hope you wont have a SARS relapse after you get ur MAs :). me? i cant afford sars. after i buy em speakers, am likely to stick to them, no matter what i read here  (*trying to convince myself*)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 03, 2003 at 04:47 AM
syempre pag may B2 e kailangan din nag center kc package deal yon  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Grimlock on Oct 03, 2003 at 08:25 AM
I have not yet auditioned MA B2, where can I do this? also, what is the retail price?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Oct 03, 2003 at 09:54 AM
hello again mga bossing.  may mga tanong lng ko concerning the B2s.

1) whats the impedance rating? 6 ohms? 8 ohms? i was reading a review and it said its 6 ohms.  i might use my yamaha receiver's A and B speaker connection someday but to do that, all speakers must be 8 ohms or higher.


2) are they magnetically shielded? i might have to place them relatively near my TV.

thanks!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: nels76 on Oct 03, 2003 at 11:16 AM
Insan Skeeter,

Regarding Shielding, I am not sure if B2 is indeed shielded. You can check that actually while you're in the shop. Position the B2 near the TV o kaya idikit mo mismo sa TV, ipatong sa ibabaw or whatver, then if there is discoloration on the picture, then it is not shielded. If ala naman effect, otherwise.

Regarding Impedance matching, somehow it is critical. I have researched that B2 is power hungry. The impedance drops to 3 ohms when being fed by a lower frequency signal. That is where the Speaker needs power for it to sound dynamic. If kulang sa power reserve ang Receiver or Amplifier, it will sound thin instead. And the worst is baka mag-shut off ang Receiver if it can't provide the needed power by the speaker. You may not notice the effect kapag bago palang. But in the long run, baka doon lumabas.

Ayan din ang plan ko for my Receiver but I noticed the Impedance. Some Receivers though are capable of providing the power needed for dynamics.

I must admit it but my Receiver is not one of those. HK, NAD, Rotel daw ang capable.

To be safe, follow the specs written at the back of your Receiver to be safe.

8 ohms Nominal Speaker also drops Impedance when fed with lower freq. But 6 ohms Nominal drops lower.

Sample:
Polk Audio Rti28 (8 ohms Nominal Specs) Speakers drops to 4 ohms when fed with frequency 80hz and below. Test was done by Sound and Vision.

Hope this helps.

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Dr. Dre on Oct 03, 2003 at 12:08 PM

What cable do you use to maximize its performance? I'm just using cables from Ace hardware labelled as studio grade cables.


Try Ixos 6004. 8)

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 03, 2003 at 12:54 PM
JVM,

Pre kung nasa Makati ka try to drop by Hyperaudio shop marami syang Jazz CD na ok na ok......audiophile quality ang sound and very good for B2 mo I'm sure you'll love it more..hoy hoy hoy swabe  ;D ;D hehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Oct 03, 2003 at 01:29 PM
nels,

thanks! its a big help. am thinking of letting go of my yamaha na lng and get an HK.

concerning the shielding, can anyone with a B2 test it with his TV? so will know if its shielded :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 03, 2003 at 04:45 PM
Pinsan skeeter,

No problem yan bili bili bili na
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 03, 2003 at 08:01 PM
sir hans sent you PM
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Oct 04, 2003 at 09:17 AM
hello again mga bossing.  may mga tanong lng ko concerning the B2s.

1) whats the impedance rating? 6 ohms? 8 ohms? i was reading a review and it said its 6 ohms.  i might use my yamaha receiver's A and B speaker connection someday but to do that, all speakers must be 8 ohms or higher.


2) are they magnetically shielded? i might have to place them relatively near my TV.

thanks!

Cousin Skeeter,

6 ohms nga ang MA B2 at magnetically shielded. Ang recvr ko na SR4300 ay 6-16ohms ang range ng impedance na kayang i-handle. Ang placement ng speakers ko ngayon ay about 1 foot lang beside the tv and no problem.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 04, 2003 at 02:55 PM
hi!

i've read the manual that the Silver S2 has an impedance of 6-8ohms...but so far, it matches with my SET amp...therefore impedance is quite stable unlike other speakers...bro, i suggest when setting-up your monitor audio speakers, try the "audiophysic" way...i've learned this from arnoldc (thanks bro!)...visited thier website...and makes wonders...ibang klase ang soundstage especially for 2-channel audio...their website is www.audiophysic.de

thanks!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 04, 2003 at 10:05 PM
its so hard to wait but i must......

Monitor Audio Here I Come!!!!!!!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 05, 2003 at 02:20 PM
Jvm and J_albert,

Sir may PM kayoooo heheheh..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Oct 06, 2003 at 10:01 AM
pre hans,

already took my yamaha 620 to our local dealer here for him to sell. hope he disposes it before the end of the month so i can get the hk2550 and the B2 all in one purchase na. para ma enjoy ko na rin ang ine-enjoy nyo dyan ngayon, hehehe  ;D ;D ;D.

james16, havent sold those missions yet? konting patience pre. like me, 1 month to go and its HK/MA!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Oct 06, 2003 at 10:06 AM
james,

sold na pala sa assrt buy and sell. so when u gonna get em b2s? inggit ako sa inyo :(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 06, 2003 at 12:11 PM
cousin pinsan,

Ok wait na lang pre... uyyyy first sya dyan sa kanila na HK and Monitor A combo..  :o :o
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 06, 2003 at 01:09 PM
its so hard to wait but i must......

Monitor Audio Here I Come!!!!!!!  ;D

pre congrats enjoy your new B2 :D :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 06, 2003 at 01:15 PM
J_albert,

Musta na center mo pre break in na?? your right mahirap ata i break in center pre..kaya better use it frequently watch 2 to 3 movies pre..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 06, 2003 at 01:58 PM
medyo maganda na kc i set to 3channel stereo sa lahat para ma break in ka agad and i set to +10 yong offset
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 06, 2003 at 11:16 PM
pinsan skeeter,

nabenta ko na missions ko nga.  ang tagal ko din naghintay eh. naghintay ako ng mga ilang buwan din bago ako nakakuha ng HK at MA combo. wag ka mainggit, darating ka rin jan. your wait will be worthwhile.  :D

J_albert22,

Sa wakas, nauwi ko na din po yung MA B2! Just got it today.   ;D

Break-in naman ang aatupagin ko. ipon para sa b center.  :o  

I would like to thank Architectural Audio (Nico and Epoy) (the best customer oriented, accomodating guys in this field)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Oct 07, 2003 at 10:14 AM
james16,

congrats pre! galing galing nman. yeah will wait, its not too long a wait nman eh. update us with the breakin ha!

"I would like to thank Architectural Audio (Nico and Epoy) (the best customer oriented, accomodating guys in this field)" <--- parang nanalo ka yata sa beauty contest, hehehe.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: BuLLeT on Oct 07, 2003 at 02:09 PM
Mga Bossing,

How much ba ngayon ang price range ng B2 & B4. ???

Thanks.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Oct 07, 2003 at 10:05 PM
james16,

congrats bro on your b2s. sa wakas ;D. let us know pag pwede na i-audition ha
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 08, 2003 at 08:13 AM
pinsan skeeter,

nabenta ko na missions ko nga.  ang tagal ko din naghintay eh. naghintay ako ng mga ilang buwan din bago ako nakakuha ng HK at MA combo. wag ka mainggit, darating ka rin jan. your wait will be worthwhile.  :D

J_albert22,

Sa wakas, nauwi ko na din po yung MA B2! Just got it today.   ;D

Break-in naman ang aatupagin ko. ipon para sa b center.  :o  

I would like to thank Architectural Audio (Nico and Epoy) (the best customer oriented, accomodating guys in this field)



para kang nakalutang sa langit ha ;D ;D sabagay panalo naman talaga
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 08, 2003 at 12:58 PM
James,

Congrats...B2 man ka na rin  :D :D dumadami na MA boys and girls..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 08, 2003 at 12:59 PM
By the way, anyone using S1?.. feedback naman dyan..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 08, 2003 at 01:56 PM
james16,

congrats bro on your b2s. sa wakas ;D. let us know pag pwede na i-audition ha

cge, il let you know kapag na-breakin at pwede mag-audition samin. balik 2.1 system muna ako eh  ;D

salamat din hans adriane. idol kta kasi maka-5500 ka eh (OT)   :D

naku, nakalimutan ko din pala pasalamatan si fanny serrano for my hair and make-up hehehehehh  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 08, 2003 at 02:07 PM
James,

You'll love B2 more pagbreak in na kasi pre mas open yun tunog..

OT HK5500 mmmmhh sya na ulit love ko kasi wla na tube ko eh hehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 08, 2003 at 03:02 PM
By the way, anyone using S1?.. feedback naman dyan..

mag upupgrade ka na sa silver ;) ;) ;) D pa halos nag iinit yong isa a o para sa tube uli? ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 08, 2003 at 03:09 PM
J_albert,

mapapalabas ako ni chief pag-silver na  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 08, 2003 at 03:23 PM
silver sa surround para d halata ni misis ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 08, 2003 at 03:51 PM
J_albert,

Prend mas maganda pa surround hehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Dr. Dre on Oct 08, 2003 at 03:54 PM
Jvm,

Sent you a pm :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Oct 10, 2003 at 11:05 AM
Jvm,

Sent you a pm :)

Thanks Dr. Dre for the pm.


MY B2's are already giving out some good bass especially at high volume. Highs have improved that my tone control for treble is just set to 0, but I set my bass to max 6.  I'm still hoping some more improvement for the bass. And also want to try some cables that can help further improve the sound quality of my B2s.

Any store that allows home audition of cables? Good cables are not cheap, like the one Dr. Dre suggested. We have to be sure it will bring out the sound we like before we buy, especially that we have a very tight budget.

The result of the "Cables" eb is highly anticipated, especially by newbies like me. I wish I could attend.

Next buy, Bronze center, maybe by X-mas.

To other owners of MA's how are you doing, or how are you enjoying your MA's?

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Oct 10, 2003 at 11:30 AM
To other owners of MA's how are you doing, or how are you enjoying your MA's?

congrats jvm on your B2.. bi-wire your B2 to get fuller bass.. i have done it to my B2 using generic gauge 12 for the LF and generic gauge 14 for the HF.. and it improved the sound of my B2.. but if you are looking for branded cables..i suggest you use ecosse 2.3, the guys from architectural audio is using and recommending this cables to tame the highs and give fuller bass of not yet break-in MA speakers.

from experience.. first impression on the sound of bronze center out of the box is not good.. unlike B2's you can hear instantly the potential of good sounding speakers out of the box..  ;D also bi-wired them using generic cables to match the sound of B2..   :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audi0slave on Oct 10, 2003 at 12:47 PM
same here pre. I just bought a Bronze Center yesterday and my first impression is that the BC sounded too tight. Anyway, I'll keep on using it extensively for 60 hours - the recommended break in time (pucha, ang tagal....) to achieve optimal performance.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Oct 10, 2003 at 01:08 PM
Bi-wired na rin, kaya lang cables ko galing ng Ace hardware, at parehong gauge (dont remember the size)ng wire for the LF & HF.

Daan kami ni j_albert22 sa Arch Audio sa sunday and hopefully ma-audition yong mga branded na yan.

Saan nyo nabili center nyo? Magkano? Bibili na rin sana ako noon sa Spectra kaya lang walang Beech na color. Di pa rin tumatawag kung may beech na sila.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audi0slave on Oct 10, 2003 at 01:17 PM
i got mine from Spectra. May Beech BC na sila. Just look for Jim, sya lang ang medyo may alam sa speakers dun.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Oct 10, 2003 at 01:28 PM
got my B2 and center from spectra as well.. goodluck na lang sa audition nyo ni j_albert22.. audition both ixos 6006 and ecosse 2.3.. then decide with your ears whats best for you..  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Oct 10, 2003 at 01:34 PM
same here pre. I just bought a Bronze Center yesterday and my first impression is that the BC sounded too tight. Anyway, I'll keep on using it extensively for 60 hours - the recommended break in time (pucha, ang tagal....) to achieve optimal performance.

almost all of us have that first impression regarding Bronze Center.. i almost returned it immediately to spectra upon hooking it to my avr.  ;D but patient is virtue they say.. but with continous use.. paganda ng paganda naman ang tunog.. parang commercial ng shampoo...hehehe  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Dr. Dre on Oct 10, 2003 at 01:35 PM
Thanks Dr. Dre for the pm.


You're welcome. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 10, 2003 at 10:47 PM
same here pre. I just bought a Bronze Center yesterday and my first impression is that the BC sounded too tight. Anyway, I'll keep on using it extensively for 60 hours - the recommended break in time (pucha, ang tagal....) to achieve optimal performance.

congrats sa B center, sana ako din bago magtapos ang taon makabili na din ako. napapansin ko lalo na gumaganda yung sound ng B2 kada araw. konting tiis pa bago mabreak-in  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 10, 2003 at 10:54 PM
Bi-wired na rin, kaya lang cables ko galing ng Ace hardware, at parehong gauge (dont remember the size)ng wire for the LF & HF.

Daan kami ni j_albert22 sa Arch Audio sa sunday and hopefully ma-audition yong mga branded na yan.

Saan nyo nabili center nyo? Magkano? Bibili na rin sana ako noon sa Spectra kaya lang walang Beech na color. Di pa rin tumatawag kung may beech na sila.

ok yan, mag-audition kayo ng cable. Dati na ako gumagamit ng ecosse 2.3 courtesy from Archi Audio. May break-in din mga cables. Lalo pa gaganda kung yun wire na yun ay gagamitin nyo tapos cut kayo ng maliit na piece to be its jumper also. Nag-improve talaga sound ng speakers ko before (mission).

pero kahit na ganon, IMHO di pa rin natapatan nya yung B2 ng marinig ko nun (4 months ago).......

break-in ko pa yung B2 at gusto ko madinig ng di ko pa gagamitin yung ecosse as jumper bago ko gawin ulit yun.

Happy owner of B2 speakers...... as close as it gets....  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 10, 2003 at 10:58 PM
Thanks Dr. Dre for the pm.


MY B2's are already giving out some good bass especially at high volume. Highs have improved that my tone control for treble is just set to 0, but I set my bass to max 6.  I'm still hoping some more improvement for the bass. And also want to try some cables that can help further improve the sound quality of my B2s.

Any store that allows home audition of cables? Good cables are not cheap, like the one Dr. Dre suggested. We have to be sure it will bring out the sound we like before we buy, especially that we have a very tight budget.

The result of the "Cables" eb is highly anticipated, especially by newbies like me. I wish I could attend.

Next buy, Bronze center, maybe by X-mas.

To other owners of MA's how are you doing, or how are you enjoying your MA's?



congrats on your new toy!!!!

pareho tayo na asa break-in period at plano bumili ng b center bago mag-holidays.  ;D yan ang pakiramdam ko!!!  ;D enjoy na enjoy.... My HK is starting to sing..... 5 more days of break-in cguro at asa harap ko na yung singer..... hehehehe  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 13, 2003 at 10:10 AM
tanong ko lang po,

kelan nyo na malalaman kapag nabreak-in na totally yung mga b2?????  ???  ???
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Oct 13, 2003 at 11:02 AM
sirs,

i keep drooling when i read your posts how ur enjoying your setups. cant wait to order em b2s na, hehe. actually got the dough for the b2s but still waiting for our dealer here to sell my yammie so ill be able to purchase the hk with the b2. pre james16, hopefully ur 3550 will still be available by then (fingers crossed)  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 13, 2003 at 11:52 AM
sirs,

i keep drooling when i read your posts how ur enjoying your setups. cant wait to order em b2s na, hehe. actually got the dough for the b2s but still waiting for our dealer here to sell my yammie so ill be able to purchase the hk with the b2. pre james16, hopefully ur 3550 will still be available by then (fingers crossed)  ;D ;D ;D

 ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: frieden on Oct 13, 2003 at 11:56 AM
Help,

Im about to upgrade my AV receiver from Yamaha RX-V 592 to HK 2550 or 3550, Im also considering to change my yamaha floorstanding speaker to B2. my questions lang ako and verification.

1. ano ang mas magandang tumunog  floorstanders o bookshelf?

2. with the specification below paki compare naman ang existing speaker ko with B2:

Monitor Audio B2   

Frequency Response ------ 42hz-22Khz
Sensitivity (1W@1m     ------ 90dB
Nominal Impedance     ------ 6 ohms
Power Handling RMS (W) - 100
Drive Unit Complement ----1 x 6.5" MMP MK2
                             Bass mid-range
                             1 x 25mm Gold Dome
                             C-CAM tweeter
Cabinet Design   Front ported, bass reflex
Product External Dimensions   35H x 18.5W x 25D (13 3/4" x 7 1/4" x 10")
Weight (packaged)   13.5 (30)


   Yamaha NS-50

Type ----------------------3 way 4-speaker bass reflex speaker system
Input Terminal--------- Push Type
Frequency Response- 40hz-20Khz
Sensitivity --------------- 90 dB/w/m
Impedance -------------- 6 ohms
Nominal Imnput Power- 70W
Music Input Power ----- 250W
Speaker Unit ------------ 2 x 20cm woofer
                        1 x 10cm midrange
                        1 x 5cm tweeter
Crossover Frequency--- 700hz, 4kHz
Dimension ---------------- 11" x 35" x 11 1/4"
Weight -------------------- 13.7 kg

thanks,




Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 13, 2003 at 12:49 PM
Help,

Im about to upgrade my AV receiver from Yamaha RX-V 592 to HK 2550 or 3550, Im also considering to change my yamaha floorstanding speaker to B2. my questions lang ako and verification.

1. ano ang mas magandang tumunog  floorstanders o bookshelf?

2. with the specification below paki compare naman ang existing speaker ko with B2:

Monitor Audio B2   

Frequency Response ------ 42hz-22Khz
Sensitivity (1W@1m     ------ 90dB
Nominal Impedance     ------ 6 ohms
Power Handling RMS (W) - 100
Drive Unit Complement ----1 x 6.5" MMP MK2
                             Bass mid-range
                             1 x 25mm Gold Dome
                             C-CAM tweeter
Cabinet Design   Front ported, bass reflex
Product External Dimensions   35H x 18.5W x 25D (13 3/4" x 7 1/4" x 10")
Weight (packaged)   13.5 (30)


   Yamaha NS-50

Type ----------------------3 way 4-speaker bass reflex speaker system
Input Terminal--------- Push Type
Frequency Response- 40hz-20Khz
Sensitivity --------------- 90 dB/w/m
Impedance -------------- 6 ohms
Nominal Imnput Power- 70W
Music Input Power ----- 250W
Speaker Unit ------------ 2 x 20cm woofer
                        1 x 10cm midrange
                        1 x 5cm tweeter
Crossover Frequency--- 700hz, 4kHz
Dimension ---------------- 11" x 35" x 11 1/4"
Weight -------------------- 13.7 kg

thanks,







it's up to you upon upgrading your receiver, i suggest that you audition your speakers with the new receiver then audition the b2.

i have not heard kasi yung speakers connected to a HK receiver so i can't judge.....

but with the b2, IMHO it sounds really great!  ;D

depende kung anong mas maganda tumunog. very important kasi din yung matching ng speakers at receiver.

if you find na yung yamaha NS-50 sounds good already then use that. Importante din ang pag-audition.

always trust your ears.  :)

happy auditioning......
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 13, 2003 at 05:07 PM
freiden,

Sir James is right trust your ears... kahit kami iba rin speaker before we got the monitor kaya audition lang specification are only secondary important is the sound.. dapat swabeeeee hehehehe ;D ;D

Floorstander o bookshelf??? ako prefer floorstander kahit maliit room ko... again preference din yan + budget hehehehe sabi nila mas ok daw imaging ng bookshelf compare to floorstander... but for me pareho lang naman.. i think depend din sa room
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 13, 2003 at 05:55 PM
Pinsan skeeter,

Luwas na kasi Manila so you can buy na B2 and ask friend James about 3550 hehehehe...

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: frieden on Oct 14, 2003 at 09:17 AM
thanks a lot mga bro. I like the HK B2 combination, pag may budget at pag kumbinsi ko wife ko then benta ko na yamaha receiver and floorstanders ko, tapos bili na ako ng 2550 + b2.  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 14, 2003 at 09:28 AM
frieden you wont regret dyan sa HK/B2 combo lahat masaya ;D ;D ;D try to audition bka di ka rin makatulog gaya ni james16 ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 14, 2003 at 09:45 AM
frieden you wont regret dyan sa HK/B2 combo lahat masaya ;D ;D ;D try to audition bka di ka rin makatulog gaya ni james16 ;D ;D


korek ka jan!!!  ;D ;D

nag-leave pa nga ako nun para ma-enjoy ko ng lubusan yu8ng HK/b2!!!!

Ang Galing talaga!!!!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 14, 2003 at 12:10 PM
James,

Broken in B2?? mahirap masabi pre..  ;D  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 14, 2003 at 12:39 PM
James,

Broken in B2?? mahirap masabi pre..  ;D  

in short habang tumatagal gumaganda ang sound .....bakit wala clang floorstander like M73....sana maglabas ang MA hehehehe ;D ;D para di na kailangan stand
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Oct 14, 2003 at 01:10 PM
 j_albert22,

Actually MA Bronze series has floor standers they call it the B4.  Very much alike the B2, they just add a woofer.  I audition it na in Architectural Audio & suprisingly like the B2 ang galing, nadagdagan sya ng bass.  Kung baga more punch pa!

Question mga brods?

Im planning to buy a B2 & use it as my fronts,   Here's my gears:

Center is M&K S125C
Fronts M&K S85
Rear Atlantic Technology

my question goes this way.

Match kaya un B2 for my M&K speakers?  If ever i'll put my M&K S85 sa rear & use B2 for my fronts. Ok kaya? Any suggestions or violent reactions?

 
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 14, 2003 at 01:31 PM
j_albert22,

Actually MA Bronze series has floor standers they call it the B4.  Very much alike the B2, they just add a woofer.  I audition it na in Architectural Audio & suprisingly like the B2 ang galing, nadagdagan sya ng bass.  Kung baga more punch pa!

Question mga brods?

Im planning to buy a B2 & use it as my fronts,   Here's my gears:

Center is M&K S125C
Fronts M&K S85
Rear Atlantic Technology

my question goes this way.

Match kaya un B2 for my M&K speakers?  If ever i'll put my M&K S85 sa rear & use B2 for my fronts. Ok kaya? Any suggestions or violent reactions?

 

i mean isang woofer lang could you imagine that ;D ;D maganda na yong M&k mo? Ano ba ang nag uudyok sa iyo at bkit ka pa magpapalit? for lahat naman ay binabagayan nang B2 kung may pinakaiba naman maliit lang especially sa movie yon ang observation ko kc pag music lagi two channel lang ang gamit di ba?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 14, 2003 at 02:17 PM
j_albert22,

Actually MA Bronze series has floor standers they call it the B4.  Very much alike the B2, they just add a woofer.  I audition it na in Architectural Audio & suprisingly like the B2 ang galing, nadagdagan sya ng bass.  Kung baga more punch pa!

Question mga brods?

Im planning to buy a B2 & use it as my fronts,   Here's my gears:

Center is M&K S125C
Fronts M&K S85
Rear Atlantic Technology

my question goes this way.

Match kaya un B2 for my M&K speakers?  If ever i'll put my M&K S85 sa rear & use B2 for my fronts. Ok kaya? Any suggestions or violent reactions?

 

if its not to much to ask, just bring the M&K speakers at Archi and check and hear kung ok yung combo nila. para lang cgurado.  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 14, 2003 at 02:19 PM
James,

Broken in B2?? mahirap masabi pre..  ;D  


b2 ko cguro ay mga 90% broken-in na.

ito na lang ang reaksyon ko ngayon.....  ;D ;D

ang galing talaga!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Oct 14, 2003 at 02:53 PM
b2 ko cguro ay mga 90% broken-in na.

ito na lang ang reaksyon ko ngayon.....  ;D ;D

ang galing talaga!

mukhang in high heavens ka sa B2 mo james16 a.. hehehe can't blame you.. ganda naman talaga..  ;D naunahan mo pa ma-break in yung B2 ko.. ilang araw ba na walang patayan ginawa mo? hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 14, 2003 at 02:57 PM
mukhang in high heavens ka sa B2 mo james16 a.. hehehe can't blame you.. ganda naman talaga..  ;D naunahan mo pa ma-break in yung B2 ko.. ilang araw ba na walang patayan ginawa mo? hehehe

oo nga bat ang dali nang break in mo wala bang patayan since binili mo ;D ;D

seb congrat sa bagong TV agang pamasko yan a ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Oct 14, 2003 at 03:02 PM
seb congrat sa bagong TV agang pamasko yan a ;D ;D

ot.. thanks pre.. japs surplus from pier.. alang pambili nung mga bnew e.. hehehe sana tumagal kahit 1 year lang para sulit..  ;D  ;D  :D

musta na yung B2 and center mo.. break-in na dn pre?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Oct 14, 2003 at 03:07 PM
j_albert22 ,

Yes, 1 woofer lng but it makes a big difference.  Imagine the B2 (ang galing na), plus double the woofer (Ang galing galing bro!!!!)

The reason why I want a B2 (sana) for my fronts kasi my M&K is not that musical, I mean when listening to audio, I have to turn on my sub to appreciate.  Hearing the B2, it can stand alone even w/out the sub.  Great for 2 channel stereo.  

James16,

instead of bring my speakers, I would ask Architectural if they would lend me for a weekend un B2 to test sa bahay, sana pumayag si Nico???  Calling Nico!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 14, 2003 at 03:16 PM
j_albert22 ,

Yes, 1 woofer lng but it makes a big difference.  Imagine the B2 (ang galing na), plus double the woofer (Ang galing galing bro!!!!)

The reason why I want a B2 (sana) for my fronts kasi my M&K is not that musical, I mean when listening to audio, I have to turn on my sub to appreciate.  Hearing the B2, it can stand alone even w/out the sub.  Great for 2 channel stereo.  

James16,

instead of bring my speakers, I would ask Architectural if they would lend me for a weekend un B2 to test sa bahay, sana pumayag si Nico???  Calling Nico!

i heard na yong B4 galing galing talaga but i imagine kung isa lang ano kaya performance
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 14, 2003 at 03:39 PM
ot.. thanks pre.. japs surplus from pier.. alang pambili nung mga bnew e.. hehehe sana tumagal kahit 1 year lang para sulit..  ;D  ;D  :D

musta na yung B2 and center mo.. break-in na dn pre?

congrats sa tv dre. ako din plano bumili ng sariling tv para solo ko na (malamang pier din). ang hirap kasi nag-iisang tv sa bahay, daming kalaban eh.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 14, 2003 at 03:42 PM

James16,

instead of bring my speakers, I would ask Architectural if they would lend me for a weekend un B2 to test sa bahay, sana pumayag si Nico???  Calling Nico!

ayos yan, papayag cguro si nico. i must admit that now, i listen to music w/o sub just my B2!

Ang galing talaga!!!!  ;D

akala mo nasa harap mo na yung performers!!!!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 14, 2003 at 11:02 PM
Mk,

Kung B2 + bronze center para wlang problem sa movie yun surround kahit ano brand pwede...

Setup ko yun front and center same brand tapos yun surround ko ibang brand din...so far wala naman problema..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 14, 2003 at 11:20 PM
J_albert,

Heard the B4 and B2 sa tube amp before all I can say is wowowowow... ganda ng singer... este boses pala..

Sebman,

Tagalang di naka-antay hehehee iba na marami budget bagong surplus TV agad.. ::) ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Oct 14, 2003 at 11:51 PM
Iba talaga malaki sweldo tapos tax free pa! ahehehe...  ;D

ot.. thanks pre.. japs surplus from pier.. alang pambili nung mga bnew e.. hehehe sana tumagal kahit 1 year lang para sulit..  ;D  ;D  :D

musta na yung B2 and center mo.. break-in na dn pre?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 15, 2003 at 12:08 AM
Quote
Iba talaga malaki sweldo tapos tax free pa! ahehehe...  



Correct!! musta pre busy ata??
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Oct 15, 2003 at 07:04 AM
Mk,

Kung B2 + bronze center para wlang problem sa movie yun surround kahit ano brand pwede...

Setup ko yun front and center same brand tapos yun surround ko ibang brand din...so far wala naman problema..

Actually I was thinking the same thing kaya lng I love my S125C, kaya as much as possible I want to retain it.  

I spoke to Nico na, next week i'll bring my center S125C in Architectural, tamang tama he has S85 & HK5500 so parang set up ko narin sa bahay un audition ko.  My problem now is w/c is w/c , B2 or B4!?!  Pero bahala na ears & budget ko mag decide? Hehehehe.....
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 15, 2003 at 07:55 AM
Actually I was thinking the same thing kaya lng I love my S125C, kaya as much as possible I want to retain it.  

I spoke to Nico na, next week i'll bring my center S125C in Architectural, tamang tama he has S85 & HK5500 so parang set up ko narin sa bahay un audition ko.  My problem now is w/c is w/c , B2 or B4!?!  Pero bahala na ears & budget ko mag decide? Hehehehe.....


ayos yan, you can't get wrong with any of those speakers.  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Oct 15, 2003 at 08:03 AM
Balitaan ko kayo next week if it will push through.
Hay nako James16, ang hirap talaga ng SARS hehehe...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Oct 15, 2003 at 08:12 AM
[OT]
Medyo... dami kong inaasikaso dito sa office eh... di na nga ako masyado nakakalog-in dito sa pdvd (which is good para alang gastos).  ;D

Kamusta babies mo? broken-in na ba?




Correct!! musta pre busy ata??
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 15, 2003 at 08:25 AM
Actually I was thinking the same thing kaya lng I love my S125C, kaya as much as possible I want to retain it.  

I spoke to Nico na, next week i'll bring my center S125C in Architectural, tamang tama he has S85 & HK5500 so parang set up ko narin sa bahay un audition ko.  My problem now is w/c is w/c , B2 or B4!?!  Pero bahala na ears & budget ko mag decide? Hehehehe.....

Para sa akin B4 na ;D ;D ;D parang kay opsss :-X ganda daw yan
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Oct 15, 2003 at 08:35 AM
i second the motion.. if you have the budget go for the floorstander.. B4 for fuller bass..  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Oct 15, 2003 at 08:38 AM
Sebman,

Tagalang di naka-antay hehehee iba na marami budget bagong surplus TV agad.. ::) ::)

ot.. nde naman pre.. lagi ko kasi kaagaw yung tsikiting ko sa panonood e.. disney,cartoon network n techtv ang kilala nong channel e.. nde man lang ako makapanood ng wowow.. hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 15, 2003 at 08:52 AM
ot.. nde naman pre.. lagi ko kasi kaagaw yung tsikiting ko sa panonood e.. disney,cartoon network n techtv ang kilala nong channel e.. nde man lang ako makapanood ng wowow.. hehehe
OT talagang iba  yong malaki ang sahod hehehehe ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Oct 15, 2003 at 08:56 AM
OT talagang iba  yong malaki ang sahod hehehehe ;D

OT... sana nga pre..  ::) malaki sana ang sweldo ko.. kaso nde e..  :-[
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 15, 2003 at 09:24 AM
cge m, intay kami sa balita.... hirap tallaga ng SARS!


OT lang,

mga HK at MA users, anong speaker cable kaya ang the best para mamaximize yung sound system natin??  ???
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 15, 2003 at 10:56 AM
cge m, intay kami sa balita.... hirap tallaga ng SARS!


OT lang,

mga HK at MA users, anong speaker cable kaya ang the best para mamaximize yung sound system natin??  ???

generic na lang probe na last EB as far hans advise double your 12gauge mas maganda yong sound reproduction hehehehe ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 15, 2003 at 11:36 AM
Mk,

We eagerly wait for the outcome hehehehe try to consider B4 pre..

J_albert,

Ikaw naman pre .. :-X :-X pero sa speaker wire gamit ko ecosse 2.3 na double on each speaker.. full body sound ang labas tried the biwire just last week ang ok naman din..

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Oct 15, 2003 at 11:44 AM
Mk,

We eagerly wait for the outcome hehehehe try to consider B4 pre..


Hans Adriane,

Dont worry i'll post it right away as soon as ma audition ko.  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 15, 2003 at 11:47 AM
Mk,

We eagerly wait for the outcome hehehehe try to consider B4 pre..

J_albert,

Ikaw naman pre .. :-X :-X pero sa speaker wire gamit ko ecosse 2.3 na double on each speaker.. full body sound ang labas tried the biwire just last week ang ok naman din..




ako din kasi naka ecosse 2.3 pero di pa ako nakapagbi-wire? malaki ba ang inimrpove kapag nakabi-wire?  ???
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 15, 2003 at 11:52 AM
James

Try mo yun left channel double gauge 12 tapos yun left channel single ecosse naman compare...for me mas fine yun high and mataba tumunog..experiment  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Archangel on Oct 15, 2003 at 11:53 AM
Ikaw naman pre .. :-X :-X pero sa speaker wire gamit ko ecosse 2.3 na double on each speaker.. full body sound ang labas tried the biwire just last week ang ok naman din..

Does this mean you're wiring two runs of speaker cable together into one set of terminals and not bi-wiring them?  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 15, 2003 at 11:58 AM
Archangel,

Correct sir..two runs going to each speaker.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Archangel on Oct 15, 2003 at 12:03 PM
OK Thanks.  Might just do that to get the last ounce of warmth from my 8.1s.  

You guys talking about your B2s gets me fidgety.  I feel an attack of SARS coming on.  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 15, 2003 at 12:07 PM
Archangel,

8.1 gamit mo?? yan ang first love ko hehehe sweet sounding bookshelf na right for the pocket.. ;D ;D basta match sa Amp mo okie na ok pre..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Grimlock on Oct 15, 2003 at 12:09 PM
Based on the posts excellent pair and HK and MA how about ang combo ng MA B2 and Denon 1803?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 15, 2003 at 12:16 PM
Grimlock,

Possible good match din Denon and MA since Monitor Audio's highs are smooth considering its metal dome tweeter.. and Denon fast and sharp attack on music pwedeng pwede  ;) ;) Audition this at Architectural Audio they carry both brands..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 15, 2003 at 12:31 PM
James,

baka pwede makigulo..dun sa shootout nyo sana QC area kayo?? at payagan nyo ako?? :D ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: frieden on Oct 15, 2003 at 12:45 PM
mga brod. how much is ecosse 2.3 per piece, gaano kahaba at anong size ng cable?

thanks
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 15, 2003 at 12:57 PM
mga brod. how much is ecosse 2.3 per piece, gaano kahaba at anong size ng cable?

thanks

i suggest you call Architectural Audio 8116715. look for nico or epoy. mas masasagot nila yan.  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 15, 2003 at 12:57 PM
Frieden,

Ecosse 2.3 ( White ) length depends on your setup but ideally 2.5 meters.. P300.00 per meter pre..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 15, 2003 at 12:59 PM
James

Try mo yun left channel double gauge 12 tapos yun left channel single ecosse naman compare...for me mas fine yun high and mataba tumunog..experiment  ;D ;D

forgive my ignorance but is this the same as changing the jumper of the b2 and using ecosse wire for jumper?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 15, 2003 at 01:00 PM
James,

baka pwede makigulo..dun sa shootout nyo sana QC area kayo?? at payagan nyo ako?? :D ;)


sori po di ko naintindihan? sakin po ba itong message na ito?  ???
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 15, 2003 at 01:05 PM
James,

Speaker shootout nyo hehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 15, 2003 at 01:19 PM
James,

Speaker shootout nyo hehehehe

ah ok, dun ko nakita sa kabilang thread. no problem, di pa lang nafinalized yung date. daming kalaban kasi sa bahay, kelangan mamasyal muna parents at kapatid ko heheheh para solo yung bahay.

i'l inform you kapag meron ng sked. MS vs MA!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 15, 2003 at 01:20 PM
James,

No sir... bale two wires (parang magbi-wire) instead of single ang gagamitin mo on each channel yun Metal LINK ( LF and HF ) pwede mo rin palitan ng ecosse.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 15, 2003 at 01:22 PM
James,

I can bring my speaker wire ecosse na double hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 15, 2003 at 01:48 PM
James,

I can bring my speaker wire ecosse na double hehehe

ayos yan!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 15, 2003 at 02:43 PM
antay ko na lang result di ako mkksama layo samin post nyo ha..............................thanks dami cguradong nag-aabang nyan  :D :D :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Archangel on Oct 15, 2003 at 07:58 PM
Archangel,

8.1 gamit mo?? yan ang first love ko hehehe sweet sounding bookshelf na right for the pocket.. ;D ;D basta match sa Amp mo okie na ok pre..

Swak na swak with my NAD if you like detailed mid-range performance.  However, versatility is not a strong point of this combo. Those synthesizer heavy tunes from the 80s are a pain to hear in my setup.  Also records with the treble maxed out is sheer torture.  Haven't tried metal yet. Might do so once I rebuild my lost tape collection but I suspect that the 80s-early 90s metal I used to listen to just won't sound the way I heard them in my student days with my current rig.

That is why I'm also leaning to getting a pair of them B2s.  Since you've had both can you say that having the B2s addresses the 8.1s' weaknesses (piercing highs,weak bass) without sacrificing the nice mid-range?  Thanks in advance.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 16, 2003 at 07:09 AM
Swak na swak with my NAD if you like detailed mid-range performance.  However, versatility is not a strong point of this combo. Those synthesizer heavy tunes from the 80s are a pain to hear in my setup.  Also records with the treble maxed out is sheer torture.  Haven't tried metal yet. Might do so once I rebuild my lost tape collection but I suspect that the 80s-early 90s metal I used to listen to just won't sound the way I heard them in my student days with my current rig.

That is why I'm also leaning to getting a pair of them B2s.  Since you've had both can you say that having the B2s addresses the 8.1s' weaknesses (piercing highs,weak bass) without sacrificing the nice mid-range?  Thanks in advance.

i don't know about the 8.1 since i haven't heard them yet but im sure the B2 will address your concerns (piercing highs, weak bass and nice midrange). just to be sure, the best way though is to audition. Try them at Architectural Audio or Spectra.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Oct 16, 2003 at 09:13 AM
well the B2's use metal tweeters, so its better u audition them first preferrably with a nad amp. :) auditioned a GR10 with a nadc370 and found it bright, compared when the nadc370 was paired with a mission. but...the S2 was a better match for the nad, haven't tried a b2 yet though.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 16, 2003 at 12:10 PM
Archangel,

8.1 and B2 hehehehe mahirap ma-compare pre. :)

B2 and NAD... As John mentioned B2 tweeter is a metal dome type but IMHO pre.. no problemo coz smooth high ng B2 wlang harshness compare to S1 and S2 for rock kinda bright yun silver.... Midrange hehehe ok na ok!!.. Bass for a bookshelf this comes an extra you can compare M73i or 8.3  :o.  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: PapaJom on Oct 16, 2003 at 05:52 PM
How much monitor audio B2 and bronze center?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Oct 17, 2003 at 09:17 AM
I attended a convention at Mandarin yesterday and I dropped by ArchAudio to listen to the HK-MA combination more intently. HK5500 & B4 combi ang set-up. HK-MA combination does sound fuller and better. It's really a great match. It really made me think of switching to HK.

Nico and Epoy were very kind to let me also hear the B2s using a stereo amp, (which I forgot to ask the model because I was involved at once with the music), and a Concorde CD player. The B2s used they said are just out of the box, and yet it sounded great already. They also let me hear it using a TS Audio tube amp. Dedicated stereo amp, integrated or tube, really sounds far better than using an avr for music listening. This also made me think again of having a dedicated music set up.

Sigh!

Anyway, I just bought for the moment an ecosse-2.3 cables. I'll install it on Sunday. I'll post whatever will be the outcome.

Thank you to Nico and Epoy for their service and some pointers about our hobby.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 19, 2003 at 01:07 AM
How much monitor audio B2 and bronze center?

Try contact Architectural Audio or Spectra for info.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 19, 2003 at 08:48 AM
here are the pictures of my SILVER beauties together with my BLACK BEAUTY...

(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0XABpKB4b4vr4vPls6v1GXbfEn8rKn0o2*30P5IuDTheRGVit69G4xCN*9SO*xRqNnrRidKYLFFyPriepEKLOwYvm8XF7lNgEYd7fQ17ojqErSxdzkebggoTk1bu9nu68hyxOh34TqPk/Superman's%20Audio%20Set-Up%2007.jpg?dc=4675443525425067881)

(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0XADyAh0bp*r4vPls6v1GXbfEn8rKn0o2*30P5IuDTheRGVit69G4xJyp8kMHFQuQf630tzyJi!8*Uce3lJq*4HrMmHrb8AR*2fAtNiJTSIl25R!HCn8elzSjzogz9lmB4f1ijj7y6kk/Superman's%20Audio%20Set-Up%2006.jpg?dc=4675443525135305526)


thanks!  8)


superman  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 20, 2003 at 08:24 AM
Superman,

Di ko makita pre... kindly load it again.. For Sure malupet!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 20, 2003 at 08:43 AM
Superman,

Di ko makita pre... kindly load it again.. For Sure malupet!!!


hans, re-posted it na...thanks  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Oct 20, 2003 at 08:57 AM
wows.. nice setup superman.. curious lang.. whats the metal-like triangle shaped thing thats above the speakers?  ;D and nice speakers stand.. where did you get it? thanks
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 20, 2003 at 09:23 AM
AWESOME set up superman!!!!!!  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 20, 2003 at 10:11 AM
wows.. nice setup superman.. curious lang.. whats the metal-like triangle shaped thing thats above the speakers?  ;D and nice speakers stand.. where did you get it? thanks

thanks sebman!

those are plumb bobs (hulog)...i use them as a tweak...the stands are c/o mang jun reyes...i agree, great stands...these are very heavy...sand-filled already...the same speaker stands are avilable at architectural audio...just ask nico or epoy...

thanks again!

hope you can visit one of these days for a listening session... 8)

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 20, 2003 at 10:12 AM
AWESOME set up superman!!!!!!  ;D  ;D

thanks james!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Oct 20, 2003 at 10:25 AM
thanks sebman!

those are plumb bobs (hulog)...i use them as a tweak...the stands are c/o mang jun reyes...i agree, great stands...these are very heavy...sand-filled already...the same speaker stands are avilable at architectural audio...just ask nico or epoy...

thanks again!

hope you can visit one of these days for a listening session... 8)

thanks superman.. care to share what the plumb bobs actually do to improve the sound of your S2?    ;D would love to hear your S2 and tube amp combo  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Oct 20, 2003 at 10:34 AM
James,

I can bring my speaker wire ecosse na double hehehe

pre hans,

medyo OT but am planning to get generic gauge 12 or 14 since mukhang di pasok sa budget ang ecosse 2.3. will i be missing a lot if i dont get ecosse? how bout audio pro? how much per meter and where can i get em? thanks!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 20, 2003 at 10:44 AM
thanks superman.. care to share what the plumb bobs actually do to improve the sound of your S2?    ;D would love to hear your S2 and tube amp combo  :)

sure...just let me know when you plan to visit...thanks!  8)

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kwela5253 on Oct 20, 2003 at 11:59 AM
superman,

SUPER set up! ganda... sir, itanong ko lang ulit yung tinanong na sa thread na to...para san yung "hulog" how does it improve the sound of your speakers? curious lang po... ???  I have the B2's kse...baka pwede rin yung tweak na yun sa B2 ko... and ano yung yellow thing in between the hulog and your S2?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 20, 2003 at 12:12 PM
superman,

SUPER set up! ganda... sir, itanong ko lang ulit yung tinanong na sa thread na to...para san yung "hulog" how does it improve the sound of your speakers? curious lang po... ???  I have the B2's kse...baka pwede rin yung tweak na yun sa B2 ko... and ano yung yellow thing in between the hulog and your S2?


thanks kwela!  ;D

the "yellow thing" is a foam c/o uratex...this improves the imaging since i have a TV at the middle..."kinakain" nung TV yung image kaya i placed foams...got this idea from m_shoe_maker...

...for the "hulog"...this is just an experiment...i read in a website (can't remember anymore) that this helps in "properly diffusing" the bass...still in the process of observing the effects...

thanks again!  8)

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kwela5253 on Oct 20, 2003 at 12:17 PM
superman, katatanong ko lang din sa friend ko yung hulog...at nakita nya set up mo...grabe daw ;D

anyway sabi nga din ng friend ko para nga daw sa vibration yun...nagse-center yung vibration dun sa dulo ng hulog. thanks for sharing ur set up pics and tweaks...

san ka ba nakatira at gusto ko na ring marinig ang set up nyo sir.... :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 20, 2003 at 12:27 PM
superman, katatanong ko lang din sa friend ko yung hulog...at nakita nya set up mo...grabe daw ;D

anyway sabi nga din ng friend ko para nga daw sa vibration yun...nagse-center yung vibration dun sa dulo ng hulog. thanks for sharing ur set up pics and tweaks...

san ka ba nakatira at gusto ko na ring marinig ang set up nyo sir.... :D

hi again, kwela...sent you a PM...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Oct 20, 2003 at 01:18 PM
superman,

ganda naman ng set-up mo pre. ;D congrats!

sent you a pm.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 20, 2003 at 02:00 PM
superman,

ganda naman ng set-up mo pre. ;D congrats!

sent you a pm.

thanks julsp168!

answered your PM already...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Oct 20, 2003 at 04:47 PM
I already changed my cables to ecosse-2.3. Significant bass improvement.

I used an mp3 of folk-country-accoustic collection to see if the sound of my B2's improved with the ecosse.  I usually listen with this mp3 with my subs on, because it really sounds thin. After I changed the cables, I can now listen to it without the sub, just the B2 with the bass set to max.

Now even without the sub, and bass is set to 0, i can still have acceptable level of bass with the B2.   ;D

I'm still observing though, I still have to listen with my other cds to be sure that I'm not "namamalik tenga" lang because of the price of this cable.

I also changed the jumper with the ecosse. But I have to use banana plugs to do this because the hole of the posts are just enough for the diameter of one ecosse. Additional expense :-[.  BTW, (ot) are quantum banana plugs good and are they really 100/pc? or there are better and cheaper brands?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 20, 2003 at 06:37 PM
I already changed my cables to ecosse-2.3. Significant bass improvement.

I used an mp3 of folk-country-accoustic collection to see if the sound of my B2's improved with the ecosse.  I usually listen with this mp3 with my subs on, because it really sounds thin. After I changed the cables, I can now listen to it without the sub, just the B2 with the bass set to max.

Now even without the sub, and bass is set to 0, i can still have acceptable level of bass with the B2.   ;D

I'm still observing though, I still have to listen with my other cds to be sure that I'm not "namamalik tenga" lang because of the price of this cable.

I also changed the jumper with the ecosse. But I have to use banana plugs to do this because the hole of the posts are just enough for the diameter of one ecosse. Additional expense :-[.  BTW, (ot) are quantum banana plugs good and are they really 100/pc? or there are better and cheaper brands?


well right now im using ecosse 2.3 and quantum banana plugs (there are some stores that sell them that doesn't cost that much) for my b2 speakers also and i'm very happy with the results... ;D

i'm not yet using ecosse for jumper right now kasi gusto ko pagsawaan muna yung tunog ng b2 ng walang tweaks pa. but im sure there will be significant improvement pa.

what really impresses me is there Imaging (akala mo talaga na nasa harap mo yung performers) galing talaga......
 
wats important now, masaya at kuntento ako sa tunog.
i like there combo.   ;D

   
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 21, 2003 at 12:36 AM
Cousin Skeeter,

Pre wasn't able to audition the audio pro speaker wire so can't say if can outclass the ecosse 2.3  but I have the audio pro interconnection RCA ok naman sya compare to Ixos very minimal diff lang sila..

Superman,

GANDA NAMAN!! LUpet!!!   :o :o
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 21, 2003 at 12:38 AM
Superman,

Anong hulog?? yun bang gamit ng carpenter???
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 21, 2003 at 07:09 AM
Superman,

Anong hulog?? yun bang gamit ng carpenter???

mismo, bro...available at your friendly neighborhood hardware store, hehehehehe!  8) sama ka sa listening session?  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Oct 21, 2003 at 07:49 PM
mismo, bro...available at your friendly neighborhood hardware store, hehehehehe!  8) sama ka sa listening session?  8)

Bro Superman,

Pwede pa bang sumama sa session? Would like to hear the S2s in real life conditions. Pa PM naman kung kailan and saan. TIA  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 21, 2003 at 09:39 PM
Bro Superman,

Pwede pa bang sumama sa session? Would like to hear the S2s in real life conditions. Pa PM naman kung kailan and saan. TIA  :)

hi narayan!

where's your location??? i'm near the alabang area...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Oct 22, 2003 at 11:41 AM
so what sonic benefit will i reap from putting plumb bobs on top of my speakers ?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 22, 2003 at 12:25 PM
so what sonic benefit will i reap from putting plumb bobs on top of my speakers ?

bro...here's my answer on a similar question...hope this helps...

Quote
...for the "hulog"...this is just an experiment...i read in a website (can't remember anymore) that this helps in "properly diffusing" the bass...still in the process of observing the effects...

i'm still at the middle of the experiment...will let you know if there are improvements...thanks!


superman 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Oct 22, 2003 at 12:28 PM
ok i did the same thing rin. i put plumb bobs (1 each, the smallest kind) on top of my speakers.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 22, 2003 at 12:34 PM
ok i did the same thing rin. i put plumb bobs (1 each, the smallest kind) on top of my speakers.

i'm using the bigger ones...i don't know if you can also see, i also use 2 sets of plumb bobs sa CD player...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 22, 2003 at 02:51 PM
Superman,

Wait lang kami sa outcome ng experiment mo hehhehe parang kay mang ernie yan pre triangle..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Oct 22, 2003 at 03:43 PM
Piramid!!

Parang kay Johnny Midnight! Ahahaha....  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 22, 2003 at 04:20 PM
Piramid!!

Parang kay Johnny Midnight! Ahahaha....  ;D  ;D  ;D

my next tweak would be placing a canister with water for "toning"...and mang ernie "pito-pito" sprayed sa tubes, baka that will improve the sound, hehehehehehe!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Oct 22, 2003 at 09:01 PM
hi narayan!

where's your location??? i'm near the alabang area...thanks!  8)

I am from the other side of the big city sa commonwealth ave. area. Thanks anyway bro. :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 23, 2003 at 07:05 AM
Superman,

Mag-materialize sana lahat yan experiment mo at dadami ang superfriend mo hehehehe  isa na ako dun pre..

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 23, 2003 at 06:07 PM
Heard my friends B4 again I was mesmerize by the wonderful sound.. galing talaga.. confirmed talaga HK and MA ok na ok... :D ;) :o
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Oct 23, 2003 at 06:36 PM
Hans,

Puwede ko ba ma audition HK/B4 ng friend mo?  ;)  ;)  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 23, 2003 at 06:40 PM
Slayer,

Oo naman sched natin minsan  ;) ;) :D 8) musta na sir busy sa work??
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Oct 23, 2003 at 09:58 PM
yan ang gusto ko !! b4 !!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 23, 2003 at 11:44 PM
Slayer,

Oo naman sched natin minsan  ;) ;) :D 8) musta na sir busy sa work??

tagal kinundisyon yan hehehe kailan kaya shoot out ? ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Oct 24, 2003 at 10:21 AM
Hans,

Ayus!!

Slayer,

Oo naman sched natin minsan  ;) ;) :D 8) musta na sir busy sa work??
;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Oct 24, 2003 at 12:26 PM
schedule na yang shootout na yan.. sama ako ha..  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 24, 2003 at 12:27 PM
J_albert,

lapit na sir busy lang si Akyat.. 8)



Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 24, 2003 at 01:09 PM
Superman,

OT Gaano ka bigat yun granite slub sa cd player mo sir?? and para san yun?? ???

Di pwede yun plumb bob sa bahay..... baka itusok ni Hans adrine Jr.  sa speaker ko yari :'( :'( 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dexterc on Oct 24, 2003 at 04:43 PM
Heard the B2 driven by 1604 with velo subs  :P  :P
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 24, 2003 at 04:53 PM
Dex,

How was the sound 1604 is Denon right?? ganda nun Velodyne pre kaso out sa budget ko ata hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dexterc on Oct 24, 2003 at 04:58 PM
Dex,

How was the sound 1604 is Denon right?? ganda nun Velodyne pre kaso out sa budget ko ata hehehe

It could easily drive the b2...if you could imagine the listening room at home theater of Mr. Sonny T. di pa na crank up yung volume ganda ng tunog ng b2 kahit out of the box sya..with regards sa 1604..very good sa audio..sa HT...yamaha pa rin ako   ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 24, 2003 at 05:07 PM
Dex,

Da Best pa rin for HT Yamaha...  if I only learned earlier siguro have separate HT and Audio na :) :)  1604 bago ata yan model pre..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 24, 2003 at 11:42 PM
Thanks to Epoy, Chad and Nico of Architectural Audio..... Your the BEST Guys!!!!  ;D  ;D

I finally got tonight my B center, walang tulugan na naman ito....
panibagong break-in again.....
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: levi on Oct 24, 2003 at 11:47 PM
Congrats james.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 24, 2003 at 11:56 PM
Congrats james.

thanks sir.....  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: toshiba on Oct 25, 2003 at 02:02 AM
enjoy your new bronze center!  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 25, 2003 at 04:15 AM
Thanks to Epoy, Chad and Nico of Architectural Audio..... Your the BEST Guys!!!!  ;D  ;D

I finally got tonight my B center, walang tulugan na naman ito....
panibagong break-in again.....

medyo matagal magbreak- in nang MA Bronze Center not like B2 hehehe baka magkasakit na nyan  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: nels76 on Oct 25, 2003 at 06:21 AM
Thanks to Epoy, Chad and Nico of Architectural Audio..... Your the BEST Guys!!!!  ;D  ;D

I finally got tonight my B center, walang tulugan na naman ito....
panibagong break-in again.....

jakcpot ka jan dre.
Ikaw na ang pinakamaswerteng tao na nakilalala ko sa larangan ng HT.

Alam ko istorya niyan.

Ako, wala na HT ko. hu hu hu. Nakaligpit na. Miss ko na nga eh.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Oct 25, 2003 at 07:16 AM
congrats james16.. B1 na lang ang kulang.. complete na ang setup mo..  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 25, 2003 at 11:54 AM
salamat mga peeps.....  ;D

B1 na lang kulang at DVD25..... heheheh
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 25, 2003 at 12:31 PM
James,

Congrats sarap yan weekend tapos next week ulit hehehe...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 25, 2003 at 02:42 PM
hi james!

congrats...finally your "front-end" speakers are complete...now...the "back-end" naman...i'd say you go for the B1 for your surrounds...enjoy...it's gonna be a sleepless weekend for you, bro!  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 25, 2003 at 06:48 PM
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According to Mr. Sonny Tuazon, lots of stocks of all Monitor Audio Bronze and Silver Series Speakers are now available (you can audition the Bronze Series paired with the Denon 1604 A/V Receiver)...call 812-5235 for the best price...thanks to all!

Also, THE HOME THEATER 2 (Legaspi Village Branch) is NOW OPEN!


Superman  8)


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Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: hyperaudio on Oct 25, 2003 at 10:28 PM
Monitor Audio B2 and S6 on demo at my shop driven by SET 2A3 and 300B, Scott 299A, C & D or Anthem power-pre combo. High-end sound for so much less...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 25, 2003 at 11:13 PM
hi james!

congrats...finally your "front-end" speakers are complete...now...the "back-end" naman...i'd say you go for the B1 for your surrounds...enjoy...it's gonna be a sleepless weekend for you, bro!  ;D

thank you superman, korek ka jan puyatan na naman...... ;D hopefully makumpleto ko na nga.... ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 25, 2003 at 11:14 PM
James,

Congrats sarap yan weekend tapos next week ulit hehehe...

thank you hans adriene, ang sarap ng weekend ko!!!!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: greatness on Oct 26, 2003 at 12:28 AM
i am wondering kung talagang mas maganda yung monitor audio compared with mission speakers? bka kasi overhype lang yan eh.i also have a HK paired with M70s set-up and im satisfied with it.malaki ba talaga ang difference? kung malaki, magpapalit na din ako.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 26, 2003 at 12:39 AM
i am wondering kung talagang mas maganda yung monitor audio compared with mission speakers? bka kasi overhype lang yan eh.i also have a HK paired with M70s set-up and im satisfied with it.malaki ba talaga ang difference? kung malaki, magpapalit na din ako.

try mo muna mag audition sa Spectra park square or architectural audio or Sonny Tuazon before you decide, side by side para mas maganda... mababait naman lahat cla e
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: greatness on Oct 26, 2003 at 12:44 AM
ok,i did hear it sa spectra (dun ko din nabili 3550 ko) before and im truly impressed.ayoko lang kasi na magpalit agad at magastos.wala pang 1 year kasi yung mission at HK set-up ko eh.pagsawaan ko muna.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 26, 2003 at 11:41 AM
ok,i did hear it sa spectra (dun ko din nabili 3550 ko) before and im truly impressed.ayoko lang kasi na magpalit agad at magastos.wala pang 1 year kasi yung mission at HK set-up ko eh.pagsawaan ko muna.

well for me i felt the itch to change my speakers after hearing them (MA).... di na naalis sa isip ko yung sound eh. its up to every individual if he wants to change his ht equipment. im glad that you don't have any SARS.  ;D

what's really important is our contentment with what we have. IMHO now i can say that im not only content, but happy and relaxed with the choice i made, that is getting these speakers.  :D

Monitor Audio - as close as it gets....
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 26, 2003 at 06:56 PM
Dumadami na rin pwede mapag-auditionan!! 8) 8)

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Grimlock on Oct 27, 2003 at 08:01 AM
Feedback pls. for those who were able to audition Denon 1604-B2 combi. TIA
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Oct 27, 2003 at 08:23 AM
i am wondering kung talagang mas maganda yung monitor audio compared with mission speakers? bka kasi overhype lang yan eh.i also have a HK paired with M70s set-up and im satisfied with it.malaki ba talaga ang difference? kung malaki, magpapalit na din ako.

look at james16 and another prend..  ;D  ;D they disposed their m72 and m73 in favor of MA speakers.. but its all up to you to decide.. audition again to hear if the difference is significant..  ;) as close at it gets.. btw i also have the same setup with james16.. 3550/B2..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 27, 2003 at 08:29 AM
Grimlock,

Sir Dexterc have already heard that combo Denon and B2 you can ask him about that..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 27, 2003 at 12:59 PM
look at james16 and another prend..  ;D  ;D they disposed their m72 and m73 in favor of MA speakers.. but its all up to you to decide.. audition again to hear if the difference is significant..  ;) as close at it gets.. btw i also have the same setup with james16.. 3550/B2..

kaya idol kta eh sir! pareho tayo naka B2 at 3550  ;D. Habang tumatagal, lalo gumaganda yung sound. Excellent soundstage and imaging yung B2.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 27, 2003 at 01:06 PM
I just want to share my experience with my B Centre.

Very clear dialogue, kaya di na ako nag su-subtitle kapag nanonood ako ng dvd.

what also impressed me is that, dati nahihirapan ako manood ng vcd kasi nga nasanay akong may subtitle tapos yung prevoius na center speaker ko, di makapagproduce ng clear dialogue.

ngayon nung gumamit ako ng B Centre, klaro talaga at parang nanonood din ako ng dvd na..... Galing talaga ng MA....  ;D like what they said : as close as it gets...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Oct 27, 2003 at 01:10 PM
yung prevoius na center speaker ko, di makapagproduce ng clear dialogue.


pre - ano center mo dati?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Oct 27, 2003 at 01:14 PM
I just ordered my bronze center from Mr. Sonny Tuason.

How long did the break-in took? What cable are you using for it to enhance dialogue clarity?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 27, 2003 at 01:17 PM
pre - ano center mo dati?

mission m7c1, not really comparable to B Centre. ang match yata nya ay yung m7c2.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Oct 27, 2003 at 01:27 PM
has anyone used a diamond center before? is the sound anywhere near that of the b2 center?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Oct 27, 2003 at 01:29 PM
has anyone used a diamond center before? is the sound anywhere near that of the b2 center?

i've had a diamond center - but haven't heard a B2 center yet. an m7c1 sounds better than a diamond center though (i've had that as well)  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 27, 2003 at 01:51 PM
i've had a diamond center - but haven't heard a B2 center yet. an m7c1 sounds better than a diamond center though (i've had that as well)  :)

IMHO, B Centre is a big improvement over my previous center speaker, lalo na kapag nabreak-in pa sya.... kanya-kanyang preference naman yan eh...


jvm,

sa ngayon may 15 hrs ata sya,got mine (demo unit - yun na pinili ko para les break-in) from Archi Audio, thanks guys  ;D,pero alam ko matagal pa ang break-in period nya.... im using ecosse 2.3 for my fronts and center. ayos naman combo nila...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Oct 27, 2003 at 06:23 PM
hi everybody,
    maganda ba talaga ang B2? kung sa 1803 kaya mataba kaya tumunog yan? Mukhang balak ko na rin mag MA a. sars attack na naman... :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Oct 27, 2003 at 07:21 PM
mas maganda yan sa hk or nad  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 27, 2003 at 11:01 PM
hi everybody,
    maganda ba talaga ang B2? kung sa 1803 kaya mataba kaya tumunog yan? Mukhang balak ko na rin mag MA a. sars attack na naman... :)

You can go to Architectural Audio located inside New World Hotel in Makati near Greenbelt 3. Look for Nico or Epoy. You may call them at 811-6715. I know they carry Denon receivers also, you may also compare it with a HK combo.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Oct 28, 2003 at 06:24 AM
Hi james 16,
     thanks for your suggestions. i own kasi the 1803 and i am thinking if the b2 and 1803 are well matched in terms of music, ill try to visit architectural one of this days , thanks.. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 28, 2003 at 07:03 AM
Hi james 16,
     thanks for your suggestions. i own kasi the 1803 and i am thinking if the b2 and 1803 are well matched in terms of music, ill try to visit architectural one of this days , thanks.. :)

your welcome, at least you will have an idea if they are good match...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 28, 2003 at 10:49 AM
Dumadami na MA guys... malapit na rin ako maka-buy ng MA..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 28, 2003 at 11:12 AM
Dumadami na MA guys... malapit na rin ako maka-buy ng MA..

kung saka-sakali, congrats in advance.....  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 28, 2003 at 11:56 AM
James,

Ingit ako sa inyo SARS attack naman.. hope pati surround ko MA na rin para one brand..and sonically match.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 28, 2003 at 06:42 PM
IMHO, B Centre is a big improvement over my previous center speaker, lalo na kapag nabreak-in pa sya.... kanya-kanyang preference naman yan eh...


jvm,

sa ngayon may 15 hrs ata sya,got mine (demo unit - yun na pinili ko para les break-in) from Archi Audio, thanks guys  ;D,pero alam ko matagal pa ang break-in period nya.... im using ecosse 2.3 for my fronts and center. ayos naman combo nila...

matagal talaga sabi ni JIM sa Spectra 60 hours breaking period kaya mahabang puyatan pa ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Oct 28, 2003 at 11:35 PM
this afternoon together with james16, i had the pleasure to try out at archi audio the MA B4s paired with my trusty old musical fidelity pre/power amps and using ixos 6006 cables. galing ng combination :D. the music was very engaging!the ecosse 2.3 cable was not as pleasing.

decision......decision ;D thanks to nico,epoy & chad  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 28, 2003 at 11:53 PM
James,

Ingit ako sa inyo SARS attack naman.. hope pati surround ko MA na rin para one brand..and sonically match.

matindi pala target mo, b4!!!! ang galing nyan....  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 28, 2003 at 11:59 PM
this afternoon together with james16, i had the pleasure to try out at archi audio the MA B4s paired with my trusty old musical fidelity pre/power amps and using ixos 6006 cables. galing ng combination :D. the music was very engaging!the ecosse 2.3 cable was not as pleasing.

decision......decision ;D thanks to nico,epoy & chad  ;)

ang ganda ng MF pe/power amps mo.... its like a match made in heaven....  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 29, 2003 at 12:01 AM
matagal talaga sabi ni JIM sa Spectra 60 hours breaking period kaya mahabang puyatan pa ;D ;D ;D

matagal na puyatan nga ito....
 ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 29, 2003 at 12:42 AM
 ;D
matagal na puyatan nga ito....
 ::)


yaka mo yan hehehe like me 3:00AM nako nakatulog kagabi sarap kci manood at makinig sa gabi mas feel mo tahimik lahat kaya di mo namamalayan yong oras ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 29, 2003 at 07:47 AM
;Dyaka mo yan hehehe like me 3:00AM nako nakatulog kagabi sarap kci manood at makinig sa gabi mas feel mo tahimik lahat kaya di mo namamalayan yong oras ;D ;D ;D

korek ka jan!!!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Oct 29, 2003 at 08:11 AM
;Dyaka mo yan hehehe like me 3:00AM nako nakatulog kagabi sarap kci manood at makinig sa gabi mas feel mo tahimik lahat kaya di mo namamalayan yong oras ;D ;D ;D

kaya pala pre.. nde ka nakaka-online dito sa umaga ha.. or panggabi na ba pre?  :) konting tulog na lang yung nov. 8 pards.. then shootout na.. MS and B4.. sama ka ha..  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 29, 2003 at 08:19 AM
kaya pala pre.. nde ka nakaka-online dito sa umaga ha.. or panggabi na ba pre?  :) konting tulog na lang yung nov. 8 pards.. then shootout na.. MS and B4.. sama ka ha..  ;)

syempre sasama ako... pero i think it should be more of a listening session rather than a shoot-out... hehehhe  ;D

san nga ba gagawin?  ???
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Oct 29, 2003 at 08:31 AM
oo nga pala.. masyadong harsh yung words.. sorry.. yung friendly listening session natin..  ;D  ;D sa place ata ni akyat e.. but not confirmed pa.. we just have to wait for further announcement or look for posters and fliers for details...  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 29, 2003 at 08:35 AM
James,  

Kay Akyat ata ang venue pre.. and yes listening session and exchange of ideas tayo..

Narayan,

Sir how was the audition mukhang ok?? hehehe btw dun sa listening session kay Akyat i'll bring my friend's B4 baka dun you can truly decide.. :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 29, 2003 at 09:00 AM
James,  

Kay Akyat ata ang venue pre.. and yes listening session and exchange of ideas tayo..

Narayan,

Sir how was the audition mukhang ok?? hehehe btw dun sa listening session kay Akyat i'll bring my friend's B4 baka dun you can truly decide.. :D


ok na ok yan... sayang di nakasama si akyat kahapon nung nag-audition na kami ni narayan ng B4.... pero meron naman listening session eh...

para sakin, galing talaga.... ;D

definitely there will be a rich exchange of ideas after the session.... we can also try different speaker cables if possible.... heheheh
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Oct 29, 2003 at 12:19 PM
sige let me know pag firmed up na ang sked. i can bring again my MF pre/power amps and ixos cables para marinig nyo rin.

tama si james. parang match made in heaven :o
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 29, 2003 at 01:20 PM
Narayan & James,

Hope mag push thru na on the said date. Narayan thanks in advance on bringing along  your MF. 8)

Calling sir Akyat pwede na sa na date natin?? ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Oct 29, 2003 at 01:23 PM
Narayan,

What model of MF's pre/power amp do you have? :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 29, 2003 at 01:25 PM
Narayan & James,

Hope mag push thru na on the said date. Narayan thanks in advance on bringing along  your MF. 8)

Calling sir Akyat pwede na sa na date natin?? ;D


wow, another MA shoot-out...that's great!  8)

good luck and balitaan niyo kami ha...we'll also have another listening session this saturday evening...

thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 29, 2003 at 01:43 PM
Superman,

Wow weekly na ata yan.. sana meron din kami dito sa north  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Oct 29, 2003 at 01:48 PM
Narayan & James,

Hope mag push thru na on the said date. Narayan thanks in advance on bringing along  your MF. 8)

Calling sir Akyat pwede na sa na date natin?? ;D

yup! tuloy na sa nov. 8... guess wat my friend left his bose acoustimass at my place in case gusto niyo lang pakinggan hehe... trip lang for curiosity's sake.  kulang lang ako ng bare speaker wires dahil spring clip siya.  di nadala ng fren ko yung wires.  so ayun nakatabi lang.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 29, 2003 at 01:59 PM
Akyat,

Confirm.. Bose ok yan have to bring disco cd  8) 8).
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 29, 2003 at 02:46 PM
Superman,

Wow weekly na ata yan.. sana meron din kami dito sa north  ;D ;D


not really a weekly thing...pag naisipan lang...kesa sa ibang lugar pa mapunta at gumastos...dito na lang, enjoy pa!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Oct 29, 2003 at 04:57 PM
Puwede bang sumama? What time? I can bring a DIY 15 pair cat5 courtesy of Kimpao and some cds.  ;D

yup! tuloy na sa nov. 8... guess wat my friend left his bose acoustimass at my place in case gusto niyo lang pakinggan hehe... trip lang for curiosity's sake.  kulang lang ako ng bare speaker wires dahil spring clip siya.  di nadala ng fren ko yung wires.  so ayun nakatabi lang.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Oct 29, 2003 at 05:02 PM
Puwede bang sumama? What time? I can bring a DIY 15 pair cat5 courtesy of Kimpao and some cds.  ;D

sure bro sama ka na... kasya pa naman yata tayo hehe.  10am kita-kits.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Oct 29, 2003 at 08:08 PM
Narayan,

What model of MF's pre/power amp do you have? :)

i have the rainbow preamp and two (2) typhoon power amps. hanep ang mga model names ano. in the early 90s, very highly rated ito ng british hifi press :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Oct 29, 2003 at 08:21 PM
i have the rainbow preamp and two (2) typhoon power amps. hanep ang mga model names ano. in the early 90s, very highly rated ito ng british hifi press :D


Is the specs still available on the net? ???
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 29, 2003 at 08:23 PM
tuloy na tuloy na shootout konting tulog na lang
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Oct 30, 2003 at 11:15 AM
Mga bossing,

Clarify ko lang... Nov 8. 10am.  San tayo magkikita?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Oct 30, 2003 at 11:37 AM
[slayer] sent you pm.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: LtCool on Oct 30, 2003 at 11:51 AM
Bros, can i join? i could bring my unexperienced ear though.

Cheers,
-LtCool-
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Oct 30, 2003 at 11:55 AM
peeps,

tsk tsk tsk. inggit ako sa inyo *sigh*. anyway, will be buying my hk later after work and my b2s will be arriving next week. thanks pala to whoever informed me that the supplier of hk and ma are the same. told my dealer here and was able to get the same price as the shops there. hopefully someday when am in manila, maka timing ako on one of your listening sessions.

hk/ma all the way!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 30, 2003 at 01:52 PM
Bros, can i join? i could bring my unexperienced ear though.

Cheers,
-LtCool-


bro...sa amin ba or kina akyat???

bro. akyat...sana we can have later on a "joint" listening session...the more the merrier, di ba???

thanks to all!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 30, 2003 at 02:08 PM
peeps,

tsk tsk tsk. inggit ako sa inyo *sigh*. anyway, will be buying my hk later after work and my b2s will be arriving next week. thanks pala to whoever informed me that the supplier of hk and ma are the same. told my dealer here and was able to get the same price as the shops there. hopefully someday when am in manila, maka timing ako on one of your listening sessions.

hk/ma all the way!!!


you got it right, HK/MA all the way!!!!!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: LtCool on Oct 30, 2003 at 02:20 PM
bro...sa amin ba or kina akyat???

bro. akyat...sana we can have later on a "joint" listening session...the more the merrier, di ba???

thanks to all!  8)

both if sched won't conflict.

Thanks,
-LtCool-
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 30, 2003 at 02:25 PM
both if sched won't conflict.

Thanks,
-LtCool-

we'll have a listening session this saturday evening 8:30pm onwards...you are welcome to join us...we're in the southern area of metro manila...text me 0918-9284868 if you wanna join us...about 6-10 people are coming over...thanks and regards!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: LtCool on Oct 30, 2003 at 02:39 PM
we'll have a listening session this saturday evening 8:30pm onwards...you are welcome to join us...we're in the southern area of metro manila...text me 0918-9284868 if you wanna join us...about 6-10 people are coming over...thanks and regards!  8)

So on the 1st of Nov pla, bro sorry I can't join you, got family affairs, maybe some other time na lang.

bro Akyat, can i join you guys, nov 8 is fine with me i have no sched on that day.

Thanks,
-LtCool-
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 30, 2003 at 02:43 PM
So on the 1st of Nov pla, bro sorry I can't join you, got family affairs, maybe some other time na lang.

bro Akyat, can i join you guys, nov 8 is fine with me i have no sched on that day.

Thanks,
-LtCool-

its ok, bro...we'l;l have other sessions naman...thanks ha!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Oct 30, 2003 at 02:52 PM
bro. akyat...sana we can have later on a "joint" listening session...the more the merrier, di ba???


joint session - ayos yan  :) sagot ko lighter  ;D

tapos dala kayo ng CD's ng Led Zepp at Pink Floyd  :D :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 30, 2003 at 02:54 PM
joint session - ayos yan  :) sagot ko lighter  ;D

tapos dala kayo ng CD's ng Led Zepp at Pink Floyd  :D :D


pre, pati queen, van halen, juan dela cruz band...sagot ko na aluminum foil...naku, baka magalit mga mods, hehehehe!  8)

but seriously, guys, if ever matuloy...i'll volunteer my place for a joint session...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Oct 30, 2003 at 03:45 PM
wow joint session gusto ko nyan.  tamang-tama superman, di yata magkakasya sa place ko pag marami pupunta.  tsaka gusto rin mapakinggan speaker niyo ni iceman.  one of these days sir!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 30, 2003 at 03:55 PM
wow joint session gusto ko nyan.  tamang-tama superman, di yata magkakasya sa place ko pag marami pupunta.  tsaka gusto rin mapakinggan speaker niyo ni iceman.  one of these days sir!

no problem, bro!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 30, 2003 at 06:06 PM
superman,

Nice yan joint session.. next pre will travel on your side hehehe

PInsan skeeter,

Congrats pre!!! sarap ng weekend hehehe kailan dating ng B2 mo pre.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 30, 2003 at 06:57 PM
superman,

Nice yan joint session.. next pre will travel on your side hehehe


sama ako sa joint session kung pwede!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 30, 2003 at 07:07 PM
sama ako sa joint session kung pwede!  ;D

hey james!

if you and nels76 are free this saturday evening, by all means join us in the listening session...text me 0918-9284868 para i can give instructions on how to go to our place...game kayo?? 8)

let me know...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 30, 2003 at 07:31 PM
hey james!

if you and nels76 are free this saturday evening, by all means join us in the listening session...text me 0918-9284868 para i can give instructions on how to go to our place...game kayo?? 8)

let me know...thanks!  8)

ok thanks, cge il inform you kung makakapunta kami...  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 30, 2003 at 07:32 PM
e bat di kaya magkaroon like yong cable shotout then gawin naman HT LISTENING SESSION TO ALL PINOY MEMBER yong tipong xmas party ;D ;D sana may mag host uli  ;D ;D tulad ni sir levi
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 30, 2003 at 09:54 PM
e bat di kaya magkaroon like yong cable shotout then gawin naman HT LISTENING SESSION TO ALL PINOY MEMBER yong tipong xmas party ;D ;D sana may mag host uli  ;D ;D tulad ni sir levi

sorry but my place can't accomodate as many as the cable shootout...it will be very uncomfortable for everyone kung ganun karami... 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 30, 2003 at 09:55 PM
ok thanks, cge il inform you kung makakapunta kami...  :)

ok bro...i'll just wait for your text...salamat!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 30, 2003 at 10:00 PM
sorry but my place can't accomodate as many as the cable shootout...it will be very uncomfortable for everyone kung ganun karami... 8)
sir sent you PM
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 30, 2003 at 10:03 PM
sir sent you PM


i answered your PM already...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: yukon on Oct 30, 2003 at 10:22 PM
maganda kila superman bros... ang top floor (where his AV Room is) mahangin at medyo tahimik - just what we need for the listening session - with a spacious rooftop, may helipad pa yata!!! eheheh   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 30, 2003 at 10:24 PM
i answered your PM already...

sent you another PM
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 30, 2003 at 10:25 PM
maganda kila superman bros... ang top floor (where his AV Room is) mahangin at medyo tahimik - just what we need for the listening session - with a spacious rooftop, may helipad pa yata!!! eheheh   ;D ;D ;D

bro...baka masyadong mag-expect yung mga sasama sa session...wala pa po kaming helipad...ginagawa pa lang, hehehehehe!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 30, 2003 at 10:34 PM
sent you another PM

sent you a 3rd PM
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 30, 2003 at 10:49 PM
sent you a 3rd PM

sent you a 4th PM
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 30, 2003 at 11:04 PM
bro...baka masyadong mag-expect yung mga sasama sa session...wala pa po kaming helipad...ginagawa pa lang, hehehehehe!  8)

by the way, my GF might join us in the listening session...naku, swerte ko't mahilig din...yun nga lang sometimes ang gusto eh meteor garden, aarrgghhh!...and she's already a member here: LOIS_LANE...o di ba...superfamily talaga!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Oct 31, 2003 at 01:13 AM
hello everybody,
      what model of monitor audio that would best match to denon 1803? preferably floorstanders use in the living room with a dimension of 3x3x4 in meters? any suggestions will surely appreciated, thanks   :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 31, 2003 at 01:52 AM
Sir Hans meron palang B6 and B3 nirelease ang MA kaso wala dito sa Pinas
B3 sa japan
http://www.hifijapan.co.jp/bronze.htm (http://www.hifijapan.co.jp/bronze.htm)
B6 sa portugal at germany
http://www.monitoraudio.de/Products/bronze_02/bronze_b6.htm (http://www.monitoraudio.de/Products/bronze_02/bronze_b6.htm)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 31, 2003 at 07:47 AM
by the way, my GF might join us in the listening session...naku, swerte ko't mahilig din...yun nga lang sometimes ang gusto eh meteor garden, aarrgghhh!...and she's already a member here: LOIS_LANE...o di ba...superfamily talaga!  8)

sana ako din makahanap ng girlfriend na mahilig din sa hobby natin... heheheh
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 31, 2003 at 07:51 AM
hello everybody,
      what model of monitor audio that would best match to denon 1803? preferably floorstanders use in the living room with a dimension of 3x3x4 in meters? any suggestions will surely appreciated, thanks   :)

if you are looking for floorstanders, then b4 is the one... but for bookshelf, b2 would be the one that sould be for your living room...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 31, 2003 at 12:26 PM
sana ako din makahanap ng girlfriend na mahilig din sa hobby natin... heheheh

james,

be patient...dadating ka rin diyan, hehehehe!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: indridcold on Oct 31, 2003 at 02:28 PM
how much ba b4? parang gsto ko na rin sumali sa MA mania e.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Oct 31, 2003 at 04:22 PM
bro, 20K to 22K ang price range ng MA B4
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 31, 2003 at 05:45 PM
J_albert,

B6 and b3 yan ata yun 3 woofer and single woofer models.. maganda yan pre..

Cousin skeeter,

Congrats in advance on your B2!!! ok ba yun HK pre?? ;D ;D

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Oct 31, 2003 at 05:55 PM
kimpao,
   thats good for my budget. sir ano po specs ng B4?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 31, 2003 at 06:04 PM
Raycor,

A svelte 2.5-way floorstander, the new B4 builds on the considerable musical strengths of the B2 by providing greater bass extension and weight. Rigid construction is again key to achieving the clean, un-boxy sound. The B4 employs multiple bracing positioned at critical resonance nodes. The two 6.5-inch MMP® Mk2 drivers have been designed specifically for the B4. The lower unit handles bass only, the other provides punchy upper bass and a clear, natural mid-band right up to the crossover point with the tweeter at 2.6 KHz. Unlike the B2, Bronze B4 has a reflex port at the rear as well as the front. This is to provide maximum airflow at low frequencies and reduces air pressure that can lead to bass compression effects.

For medium to large rooms or systems dedicated to home cinema, the rear port can be blocked with a foam bung to tailor the bass response. This allows greater placement flexibility in smaller rooms. The effects are lower bass extension at the expense of bass impact. New high quality machined cone floor spikes provide a stable platform and excellent isolation.


Technical Specifications
Frequency Response 36Hz-22KHz
Sensitivity (1W@1m) 91dB
Nominal Impedance (Ohms) 6
Power Handling RMS (W) 150
Drive Unit Complement 1 x 6.5" MMP® MK2 Bass
1 x 6.5" MMP® MK2 Bass mid-range
1 x 25mm Gold Dome
C-CAM® tweeter
Cabinet Design Front & rear ported, bass reflex
Product Exernal Dimensions cm (inch) 85H x 18.5W x 25.5D (33 1/2" x 7 1/4" x 10")
Weight (packaged) Kg (lb) 18 (40)
Finishes Black Ash, Rosemah or Beech vinyl with Black Grille
 
you can check out there site.... http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk/products/Bronze/series/b4.htm
 
 
 
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 31, 2003 at 10:57 PM
james,

be patient...dadating ka rin diyan, hehehehe!  8)

oo nga, weather weather lang heheheh  ;D

sent you pm sir...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Oct 31, 2003 at 11:03 PM
peeps,

tsk tsk tsk. inggit ako sa inyo *sigh*. anyway, will be buying my hk later after work and my b2s will be arriving next week. thanks pala to whoever informed me that the supplier of hk and ma are the same. told my dealer here and was able to get the same price as the shops there. hopefully someday when am in manila, maka timing ako on one of your listening sessions.

hk/ma all the way!!!


congrats at balita ko may hk ka na..... hopefully dumating na yung ma mo para hk/ma ka na din...... very good avr/spkr matching... heheheh   :D

iba syempre kapag tube amps/spkr (excellent) ang pinag-uusapan....

OT: baka magkaron tayo ng population count ng HK/MA Club ah... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 01, 2003 at 12:25 AM
sir hans adriane,
     thank you sir for posting the specs of B4.. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 02, 2003 at 03:15 PM
Raycor,

Your welcome.. basta audition lang kay Arch Audio meron Denon and Monitor audio pwede mo dun ma-test..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: indridcold on Nov 02, 2003 at 07:52 PM
thanks for b4 info and link.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 02, 2003 at 10:00 PM
Raycor,

Your welcome.. basta audition lang kay Arch Audio meron Denon and Monitor audio pwede mo dun ma-test..

yup, available dun yung denon 1804 and hk 2550, i think they also have hk 5500... you can also try there bookshelf speakers, the b2...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 03, 2003 at 01:27 PM
by the way, my GF might join us in the listening session...naku, swerte ko't mahilig din...yun nga lang sometimes ang gusto eh meteor garden, aarrgghhh!...and she's already a member here: LOIS_LANE...o di ba...superfamily talaga!  8)

pre superman,
same tayo pre, have a gf that supports the hobby. brought her to the store before i got my hk and she was all smiles after the audition and encouraged me to complete my setup, hehehe.

bro james,
dami dyan, just get them to listen to your hk/ma setup and i think hindi ka na ma hihirapan mag convince  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 03, 2003 at 01:36 PM
cousin skeeter,

oo nga marami dyan...

di ba meron mga babae naiimpress kapag may kotse ka, masabi nga na wala akong kotse pero my home theater ako.....

heheheheh  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 03, 2003 at 01:51 PM
cousin skeeter,

oo nga marami dyan...

di ba meron mga babae naiipress kapag may kotse ka, masabi nga na wala akong kotse pero my home theater ako.....

heheheheh  ;D ;D ;D


korek!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 03, 2003 at 02:08 PM
cousin skeeter,

oo nga marami dyan...

di ba meron mga babae naiipress kapag may kotse ka, masabi nga na wala akong kotse pero my home theater ako.....

heheheheh  ;D ;D ;D

just to give another perspective: my non-ht addicted brother once told me - "spend 100k for a home theater, i'll spend 100k for a big bike, lets see who gets laid more often  ;D..."

hmmm... makes you think twice?  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 03, 2003 at 02:14 PM
just to give another perspective: my non-ht addicted brother once told me - "spend 100k for a home theater, i'll spend 100k for a big bike, lets see who gets laid more often  ;D..."

hmmm... makes you think twice?  :)

 ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 03, 2003 at 02:18 PM
::)


dadanak ng dugo...pero audio and HT set-up pa rin!!!  ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 03, 2003 at 02:40 PM
just to give another perspective: my non-ht addicted brother once told me - "spend 100k for a home theater, i'll spend 100k for a big bike, lets see who gets laid more often  ;D..."

hmmm... makes you think twice?  :)

hahaha! wer kinda OT, but why spend 100k just to get laid?  :P besides, sooner or later ur gonna need viagra to keep it up but as long as uve got a good pair of working ears, youll be enjoying music for the rest of your life. on a side note, id rather get laid with excellent sensual music playing in the background rather than the noisy revving of a big bike.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 03, 2003 at 02:48 PM
hahaha! wer kinda OT, but why spend 100k just to get laid?  :P besides, sooner or later ur gonna need viagra to keep it up but as long as uve got a good pair of working ears, youll be enjoying music for the rest of your life. on a side note, id rather get laid with excellent sensual music playing in the background rather than the noisy revving of a big bike.

I agree!!!!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Nov 03, 2003 at 02:52 PM
well it depends on what type of girl you want to get laid with ;D ever tried to ask a girl to sit on a good sub and play very low and deep bass notes?  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 03, 2003 at 02:55 PM
well it depends on what type of girl you want to get laid with ;D ever tried to ask a girl to sit on a good sub and play very low and deep bass notes?  ;D

i think i saw this on the howard stern movie... kaso baka masira finish ng sub ko  ;D hmmm... what songs would you recommend?  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Nov 03, 2003 at 02:59 PM
nah, howard stern asked the lady to lay down the speakers woofer up. then he just hummed some low notes. well, you can ask her to sit on the sofa then play some r&b songs, instead of askin her to sit on the sub hehe ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 03, 2003 at 03:09 PM
nah, howard stern asked the lady to lay down the speakers woofer up. then he just hummed some low notes. well, you can ask her to sit on the sofa then play some r&b songs, instead of askin her to sit on the sub hehe ;D

aha! thats what those bass shakers are for  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 03, 2003 at 04:41 PM
aha! thats what those bass shakers are for  ;D ;D

naku.....  ;D

ayos yan!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 03, 2003 at 05:21 PM
Teka???

Bakit napunta sa chikas hehehehehe.. :D

OT na yan  ;D ;D ;D

Cousin skeeter,

Feedback naman dyan!! 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 03, 2003 at 05:49 PM
guys, guys,

if you're free on nov. 22, 2003...9:00pm onwards...my place...we're planning to have a "repeat performance" of the listening session...let us know if you would like to join...geko will be bringing his AMX single ended pentode...iceman90a might bring his fase inetegrated...we'll use the S2...thanks to all!

 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 03, 2003 at 05:51 PM
Superman,


Uy uy uy have to clear out my schedule on that date.. hope free akooooo..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Nov 04, 2003 at 07:23 AM
Teka???

Bakit napunta sa chikas hehehehehe.. :D

OT na yan  ;D ;D ;D


oo nga napaghahalata hehehehe baka mapasubo  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 04, 2003 at 07:30 AM
Superman,


Uy uy uy have to clear out my schedule on that date.. hope free akooooo..


sure hans...let me know...you know naman my cellphone number, right???  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 04, 2003 at 09:45 AM
Teka???

Bakit napunta sa chikas hehehehehe.. :D

OT na yan  ;D ;D ;D

Cousin skeeter,

Feedback naman dyan!! 8)

pre hans,

still dont have my b2s. it will be arriving on friday pa daw so siguro ill be posting my comments on monday na next week. but the hk/mission combo is already excellent. cant wait for my b2s na, hehehe.  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 04, 2003 at 11:16 AM
Pinsan skeeter,

At least you enjoy your HK while waiting for the B2..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 04, 2003 at 05:07 PM
hans adriene,

congrats pala pre at naka B4 and B Centre ka... ganda set-up mo...  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 04, 2003 at 05:29 PM
hans adriene,

congrats pala pre at naka B4 and B Centre ka... ganda set-up mo...  ;D


HANS...CONGRATS ON YOUR SET-UP!  8)

hope you can join us in the listening session
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 04, 2003 at 10:24 PM
pre hans,

the hk/mission combo is already excellent. cant wait for my b2s na, hehehe.  ;D

lalo na kapag naka HK/MA ka na.... you'll know why... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 05, 2003 at 08:24 AM
James,

Thanks sir almost pareho lang naman tayo hehehe.. and your right lalo mai-enjoy ni Cousin skeeter pag MA na gamit nya..

Superman,

Love too sir hope Nov 22 open sched ko para nakasama din..  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Archangel on Nov 05, 2003 at 02:17 PM
Do the B2s weigh 13.5 kg together or is this the weight for each speaker?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 05, 2003 at 02:26 PM
Do the B2s weigh 13.5 kg together or is this the weight for each speaker?

i think together...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: d_hunter on Nov 06, 2003 at 02:15 AM
hi mga bros!  ask lang ako kung how much yung monitor audio speakers (bookshelf, floor, center, sub, etc) and kung san locally available.
I'm planning to build my HT and dont know much pa but i can see from this thread na mukhang ok yung reviews nyo.  Planning to build a 6.1 setup sana.  

thanks in advance!   :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: benny on Nov 06, 2003 at 04:00 AM
 jubei - you can try Architectural Audio

Monitor Audio B1
SRP: P11,200 (discount still not included)

(http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk/products/Bronze/img/b1.gif)


Monitor Audio B2
SRP: P13,800 (discount still not included)



(http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk/products/Bronze/img/b2.gif)




Monitor Audio B Center
SRP: P9,100 (discount still not included)

(http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk/products/Bronze/img/Bronzece.gif)


For more details  call Architectural Audio
 at 811-6715.





Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 06, 2003 at 09:24 AM
hi mga bros!  ask lang ako kung how much yung monitor audio speakers (bookshelf, floor, center, sub, etc) and kung san locally available.
I'm planning to build my HT and dont know much pa but i can see from this thread na mukhang ok yung reviews nyo.  Planning to build a 6.1 setup sana.  

thanks in advance!   :)

try at Architectural Audio located at New world Hotel at makati near greenbelt 3. 811-6715, look for nico or epoy... very accommodating guys

IMHO, among the budget speakers MA bronze series are the best sounding speaker that you can have... great soundstage and imaging...

audition : trust your ears, and always consider proper matching of ht gears (rcvr/player/spkr/spkr wire & interconnects).

you should also consider the auditioning room as these could really maximize the performance of speakers... i prefer to hear them with the not so ideal ht room set-up since most of us don't have any dedicated ht room... (as much as possible try them with the receiver you are using)

comparison of speakers are good as this will really help you in choosing the best sounding system that you want... the more choices you have the better, i think...  ;D

plus also parts and service support...

happy auditioning... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 06, 2003 at 11:54 AM
just want to share that there's another discussion of montor audio speakers at ecoustics

here's the link : http://www.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/1/5877.html
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 06, 2003 at 12:40 PM
james16,

heres another link. the reviews here made me decide with finality to get em b2s (and keep me wide awake nights from the excitement of getting my b2s this weekend, hehehe). they call monitor audios "b&w killers". hope i dont get flamed by b&w owners for this. am just quoting from the reviews in this link ;D  ;D ;D

http://www.audioreview.com/Bookshelf,Speakers/Monitor%20Audio,Bronze,2/PRD_124864_4290crx.aspx (http://www.audioreview.com/Bookshelf,Speakers/Monitor%20Audio,Bronze,2/PRD_124864_4290crx.aspx)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 06, 2003 at 01:18 PM
james16,

heres another link. the reviews here made me decide with finality to get em b2s (and keep me wide awake nights from the excitement of getting my b2s this weekend, hehehe). they call monitor audios "b&w killers". hope i dont get flamed by b&w owners for this. am just quoting from the reviews in this link ;D  ;D ;D

http://www.audioreview.com/Bookshelf,Speakers/Monitor%20Audio,Bronze,2/PRD_124864_4290crx.aspx


naku, wag ka muna masyado magpuyat... lalo na ikaw mapupuyat kapag dumating yung b2 dahil sa break-in at sa ganda ng tunog... ;D ;D ;D

HK/MA all the way!!!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 06, 2003 at 01:39 PM
Cousin skeeter,

wla pa ba sir??

To does who are curious of the HK/MA combo.. audition lang so you'll know what owners are saying.. peace. ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 06, 2003 at 02:52 PM
 :) :) :)

just accepted delivery of my black B2's from Sonny Tuason  :) :) :)

3 more hours before i can get home and try them out  :(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Nov 06, 2003 at 02:54 PM
:) :) :)

just accepted delivery of my black B2's from Sonny Tuason  :) :) :)

3 more hours before i can get home and try them out  :(

congrats on your B2.. as close at it gets..  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 06, 2003 at 02:59 PM
:) :) :)

just accepted delivery of my black B2's from Sonny Tuason  :) :) :)

3 more hours before i can get home and try them out  :(


dre, if it's not much to ask, would you be able to brings the B2s on the 22nd??? can we compare the B2 and the S2??? ok di ba??? hehehehehe!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 06, 2003 at 03:00 PM
thanks - lets see how it performs when driven with  "power for the digital revolution"  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 06, 2003 at 03:14 PM
pre hans,

fri or sat pa daw so konting tiis pa :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Nov 06, 2003 at 03:15 PM
:) :) :)

just accepted delivery of my black B2's from Sonny Tuason  :) :) :)

3 more hours before i can get home and try them out  :(

congrats pre. you are bringing home another nice gear again. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 06, 2003 at 03:26 PM
thanks - lets see how it performs when driven with  "power for the digital revolution"  ;D

congrats...

as close as it gets... power for the digital revolution  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Nov 06, 2003 at 03:50 PM
thanks for the very informative links james16 & cousin skeeter.  all of a sudden i rearranged my list of choices for my pure audio setup:

- MA B2 + jun reyes stands
- MS 914
- A-Audio latest design w/ sidefiring woofer

other choices if i can find them in this budget:

- Pre-owned Dynaudio Audience 40/42
- Yamaha NS-1000X + kamagong stand
- Diatone 80's - 90's mini-ref

hirap mag-decide... malapit na mag christmas.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 06, 2003 at 04:01 PM
thanks for the very informative links james16 & cousin skeeter.  all of a sudden i rearranged my list of choices for my pure audio setup:

- MA B2 + jun reyes stands
- MS 914
- A-Audio latest design w/ sidefiring woofer

other choices if i can find them in this budget:

- Pre-owned Dynaudio Audience 40/42
- Yamaha NS-1000X + kamagong stand
- Diatone 80's - 90's mini-ref

hirap mag-decide... malapit na mag christmas.


matching also will play a key role...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 06, 2003 at 04:42 PM
dre, if it's not much to ask, would you be able to brings the B2s on the 22nd??? can we compare the B2 and the S2??? ok di ba??? hehehehehe!  8)

oo ba - tapos lalasingin ka namin tapos, papayag ka na makipagtrade para sa S2 mo, si Geko naman para sa amp, at si yukon para sa Cd player  ;D ;D ;D

oks ba plano? ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 06, 2003 at 04:43 PM
congrats pre. you are bringing home another nice gear again. ;D

thanks! kaso nalimutan kita - ano gusto mong iuwi galing kina superman  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 06, 2003 at 04:54 PM
oo ba - tapos lalasingin ka namin tapos, papayag ka na makipagtrade para sa S2 mo, si Geko naman para sa amp, at si yukon para sa Cd player  ;D ;D ;D

oks ba plano? ;)

kung gayon...alcoholic drinks not allowed...we can only drink milk and chocolate...understand???  ;D ;D ;D

sisiguraduhin kong magta-take ako ng maraming caffeine...mahirap na, baka masalisihan, hehehehe!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 06, 2003 at 04:55 PM
oo ba - tapos lalasingin ka namin tapos, papayag ka na makipagtrade para sa S2 mo, si Geko naman para sa amp, at si yukon para sa Cd player  ;D ;D ;D

oks ba plano? ;)


si juls, pwede niya iuwi yung mga plumb bobs...hahahahaha!  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 06, 2003 at 05:03 PM
Iceman,

congrats on your very nice B2 sir sarap ng weekend ulit!!

Superman,

May technic para di malasin hik hik hik  ;D ;D sarap sana maka join na akooooo..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 06, 2003 at 05:05 PM
Akyat,

Yan ang mahirap sa maraming datung pre daming pwedeng bilhin hehehhee..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 06, 2003 at 05:08 PM
tsk tsk tsk. inggit ako sa listening session nyo. kelan pa kaya meron ganon dito sa amin.  ??? ???
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 06, 2003 at 05:11 PM
kung gayon...alcoholic drinks not allowed...we can only drink milk and chocolate...understand???  ;D ;D ;D

sisiguraduhin kong magta-take ako ng maraming caffeine...mahirap na, baka masalisihan, hehehehe!  8)

kaya sinadya ko na black din, obvious kasi agad kung beech ang ipapalit ko...

Hans - ty, compare ko B2 sa 52  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 06, 2003 at 05:18 PM
iceman,

I know very eager ka na sir to go home.. hope give as the rundown of the B2 capability over the dynes..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 06, 2003 at 05:24 PM
cousin skeeter,

Pwede ikaw mag start pre since may mga audio/HT lovers naman dyan..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 06, 2003 at 05:24 PM
kaya sinadya ko na black din, obvious kasi agad kung beech ang ipapalit ko...

Hans - ty, compare ko B2 sa 52  ;)



...kaya pala pati stands (height and color) eh pareho...para hindi disimulado...tsk, tsk, tsk!!!  8)

iceman, now a name, soon a legend!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 06, 2003 at 05:29 PM
iceman,

I know very eager ka na sir to go home.. hope give as the rundown of the B2 capability over the dynes..

with no break-in i can give you the results right now:

Monitor B2 - best buy (budget range)
Audinece 52 - best buy (medium range)

even whathifi will agree with me  ;D

UUWI na AKO!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 06, 2003 at 06:12 PM
with no break-in i can give you the results right now:

Monitor B2 - best buy (budget range)
Audinece 52 - best buy (medium range)

eben whathifi will agree with me  ;D

UUWI na AKO!!!


sama mo sa break-in si kuya germs...para sabay kayo sisigaw ng WALANG TULUGAN!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akira kurosawa on Nov 06, 2003 at 06:28 PM
available ba locally yung silver series?  any ideas kung how much?  thanks!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 06, 2003 at 06:34 PM
available ba locally yung silver series?  any ideas kung how much?  thanks!


veru much available...price is around Php29k...call THE HOME THEATER, ARCHITECTURAL AUDIO if interested... 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 07, 2003 at 05:14 AM
d best talaga! side by side with mission m73, and i'm really impressed with the performance. di nga lang pogi ang features compare to mission. parang c Tim Duncan, ala sa itsurang magaling pero super sa peformance hehehe

pogi naman ang B2 ah...

(http://www.cuteful.hytekhosting.com/uploads/b2fwc.JPG)

(http://www.cuteful.hytekhosting.com/uploads/b2fnc.JPG)

(http://www.cuteful.hytekhosting.com/uploads/b2sd.JPG)

initial comments - out of the box, medyo bright sya. i started with the grilles off, but placed them back on (that seemed to help with the brightness)

bass is still a little stiff - but imaging and clarity are very nice

i left it on overnight, playing a techno bass cd on album repeat (low volume) to loosen up the woofer and tweeter, will repeat it tonight to hasten the break in  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 07, 2003 at 08:16 AM
iceman,

pogi talaga ang B2! tyaga lang talaga sa pag-break-in...

sir, wat cable are you using ba? May i suggest that you use ecosse 2.3 para di maging bright since naka- hk/ma ka naman di ba?

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 07, 2003 at 08:57 AM
iceman,

pogi talaga ang B2! tyaga lang talaga sa pag-break-in...

sir, wat cable are you using ba? May i suggest that you use ecosse 2.3 para di maging bright since naka- hk/ma ka naman di ba?



i also got some ixos 6007 (which i plan to use on my audio set-up) so thats what i was using last night to break two birds with one stone  :) (amp + ixos + B2)

my HK/MA will be connected with generic 12ga speaker wires (in the meant time) i switched to this connection this morning and noticed an improvement in the bass and highs already

my wife will be continuing the break in today as she plans on watching a couple of dvd's this morning  :) (addict din yun eh - nung bago pa yung HK naka 3 movies sya in one day)  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: marty_e on Nov 07, 2003 at 09:15 AM
Vince so complete ka na. It's really a pain to break these in. In fact I still don't think mine are although they're getting there.

I noticed that this pair is quite responsive to placement where slight tweaks and adjustments can improve greatly off-axis respopnse, tame some sibilance and brightness and improve bass response. Sometimes though at the expense of imaging. Also depends on your room, of course...

Move it around, tilt them slightly upwards, experiment with placement on side and rear walls. These tweaks are free anyway and just take time and an extra pair of ears.

Enjoy it bud...

P.S. Bali wala advice ko kasi "surrounds" lang ni Vince to! :P He he, big time na kasi eh...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 07, 2003 at 09:17 AM
i also got some ixos 6007 (which i plan to use on my audio set-up) so thats what i was using last night to break two birds with one stone  :) (amp + ixos + B2)

my HK/MA will be connected with generic 12ga speaker wires (in the meant time) i switched to this connection this morning and noticed an improvement in the bass and highs already

my wife will be continuing the break in today as she plans on watching a couple of dvd's this morning  :) (addict din yun eh - nung bago pa yung HK naka 3 movies sya in one day)  ;D

ok ah, mahilig din sya sa hobby natin... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 07, 2003 at 09:20 AM
Vince so complete ka na. It's really a pain to break these in. In fact I still don't think mine are although they're getting there.

I noticed that this pair is quite responsive to placement where slight tweaks and adjustments can improve greatly off-axis respopnse, tame some sibilance and brightness and improve bass response. Sometimes though at the expense of imaging. Also depends on your room, of course...

Move it around, tilt them slightly upwards, experiment with placement on side and rear walls. These tweaks are free anyway and just take time and an extra pair of ears.

Enjoy it bud...

P.S. Bali wala advice ko kasi "surrounds" lang ni Vince to! :P He he, big time na kasi eh...

look who's talking about being big time  ;)

will try those tweaks when my stands come, also when these play a bit looser. and on the contrary these will be the fronts for my HT - so my other pair can be permanently connected to my amp... nagrereklamo kasi si misis, di daw sya basta makapanood dahil dami pa ceremony sa pag kabit at palit ng speakers from receiver to amp, etc... naconvince ko tuloy na bumili ng isa pang pair ng spkrs  ;D wharfedale wh-2 ang center at surrounds ko (oks na yun - i'd rather save up for a tube amp  ;D)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 07, 2003 at 10:22 AM
Im being obsessed on this speakers and now its time to have a desicion this afternoon whether to buy the B2 or the B4 model coupled to Denon 1803, what do you think guys? my area has a dimension of 11x11x20 in feet, is it enough for the b2 to fill my area? or the B4? is it a good match for the denon since lot of guys here claimed that H/K MA are the best combo? i called up the dealer of MA and they will going to audition only to a yamaha receiver, do i making the right combo decision bet denon and MA? any comment guys? thanks...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Nov 07, 2003 at 10:35 AM
Im being obsessed on this speakers and now its time to have a desicion this afternoon whether to buy the B2 or the B4 model coupled to Denon 1803, what do you think guys? my area has a dimension of 11x11x20 in feet, is it enough for the b2 to fill my area? or the B4? is it a good match for the denon since lot of guys here claimed that H/K MA are the best combo? i called up the dealer of MA and they will going to audition only to a yamaha receiver, do i making the right combo decision bet denon and MA? any comment guys? thanks...

if you have the dough.. by all means get the floorstander B4... they actually occupy the same space with the B2 with stands.. you can always lower the volume to suit the room accoustics.. also if you transferred to a bigger room.. your floorstander would still be capable of filling your room with good music.. also try spectra(makati), architectural audio (makati), soundroom(podium), digital dreams(sm west) and audition the combo.. they carry both Denon and MA.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 07, 2003 at 10:56 AM
sir sebman,
   thanks for the comment, i should go first to sm west that you mentioned coz thats nearest from our place. better audition it with the denon before purchasing, thanks again.. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 07, 2003 at 11:01 AM
Raycor,

Go for the B4 so even you move to a bigger place no problemo or baka bigla kang magpa-party heheheh.. btw Qc area ka ba.. I'm just at the back of SM west pre..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Nov 07, 2003 at 11:03 AM
raycor,
congrat in advance isa ka na rin sa mapupuyat  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Nov 07, 2003 at 11:07 AM
sir sebman,
   thanks for the comment, i should go first to sm west that you mentioned coz thats nearest from our place. better audition it with the denon before purchasing, thanks again.. :)

ure welcome and you dont have to call me sir.. i am not a knight in shining armor and we are not in the king arthurs era..  ;D  ;D btw digital dreams is in the back of sm west..  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 07, 2003 at 12:54 PM
J_albert,

Paano bukas sir?? text you but no response  ???
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Nov 07, 2003 at 03:13 PM
thanks! kaso nalimutan kita - ano gusto mong iuwi galing kina superman  ;D

sa dami ng cds nya, solve na ako pag maiuwi ko lahat. hehehe. buti kung kasya lahat sa sasakyan ko. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audi0slave on Nov 07, 2003 at 03:22 PM
hey, mga QC guys... get together naman tayo one of these days.... dami pala nating taga QC d2 :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 07, 2003 at 03:23 PM
julsp,

Sir hows your tube amp?? finish na ba sir.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: geko on Nov 07, 2003 at 03:28 PM
oo ba - tapos lalasingin ka namin tapos, papayag ka na makipagtrade para sa S2 mo, si Geko naman para sa amp, at si yukon para sa Cd player  ;D ;D ;D

oks ba plano? ;)

sir, good idea.  dadala ako ng gin.  marami.  heheheh!   ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 07, 2003 at 03:31 PM
Audioslave,

Sure sir.. taga san ka ako Pag-asa lang back of SM west
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 07, 2003 at 03:33 PM
sir, good idea.  dadala ako ng gin.  marami.  heheheh!   ;D

timplahin mo na - chocolate lang daw pwede... tamang tama: ginakulayt  ;D ;D

julsp168 - pakopya ng CD's nya ha (buo na ba amp mo?)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: geko on Nov 07, 2003 at 03:33 PM
iceman, congratulations on your new toy!  ganda, ah!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 07, 2003 at 03:59 PM
iceman, congratulations on your new toy!  ganda, ah!  ;D

thanks - atat na nga ako umuwi ulit eh  :D

kung magpapalit ka ng tube amp, huwag mo kami kalimutan alukin muna  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 07, 2003 at 04:08 PM
Geko,

Ako din DONT forget me!!!!!! tooooo.. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 07, 2003 at 04:08 PM
Geko,

Ako din DONT forget me!!!!!! tooooo.. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: LtCool on Nov 07, 2003 at 07:31 PM
Im being obsessed on this speakers and now its time to have a desicion this afternoon whether to buy the B2 or the B4 model coupled to Denon 1803, what do you think guys? my area has a dimension of 11x11x20 in feet, is it enough for the b2 to fill my area? or the B4? is it a good match for the denon since lot of guys here claimed that H/K MA are the best combo? i called up the dealer of MA and they will going to audition only to a yamaha receiver, do i making the right combo decision bet denon and MA? any comment guys? thanks...

Bro okay ba yung combo ng MA at yammy?

Thanks,
-LtCool-
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 07, 2003 at 08:21 PM
geko, iceman, julsp168...

mukhang may masama kayong balak ha, hehehehehe!

see you sa nov. 22...pag may bagong "toy", i'll let all of you know kaagad, hehehehe!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 07, 2003 at 09:03 PM
geko, iceman, julsp168...

mukhang may masama kayong balak ha, hehehehehe!

see you sa nov. 22...pag may bagong "toy", i'll let all of you know kaagad, hehehehe!  8)

aba - at ano ang balak mong idagdag? hmmm...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Nov 07, 2003 at 09:25 PM
superman,

i sense another toy is coming ;)

guys,

gawa na tube amps ko. it is now singing inside my house for the first time. First impression?......look at this face.. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D need i say more? hehehe.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 07, 2003 at 09:34 PM
superman,

i sense another toy is coming ;)

guys,

gawa na tube amps ko. it is now singing inside my house for the first time. First impression?......look at this face.. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D need i say more? hehehe.

Alright!!! mahirap ba gawin? nako kailangan na madinig ni Yukon yan  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Nov 07, 2003 at 09:51 PM
yap. it is hunting yukon now. ;D mahirap gawin para sa walang experience gumawa. ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 08, 2003 at 01:29 AM
Im being obsessed on this speakers and now its time to have a desicion this afternoon whether to buy the B2 or the B4 model coupled to Denon 1803, what do you think guys? my area has a dimension of 11x11x20 in feet, is it enough for the b2 to fill my area? or the B4? is it a good match for the denon since lot of guys here claimed that H/K MA are the best combo? i called up the dealer of MA and they will going to audition only to a yamaha receiver, do i making the right combo decision bet denon and MA? any comment guys? thanks...

audition para cgurado....

congrats in advance kung saka-sakali....  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 08, 2003 at 05:41 AM
aba - at ano ang balak mong idagdag? hmmm...


A  B  A  N  G  A  N  !   ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 08, 2003 at 05:43 AM
superman,

i sense another toy is coming ;)

guys,

gawa na tube amps ko. it is now singing inside my house for the first time. First impression?......look at this face.. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D need i say more? hehehe.

juls...congrats!...yukon...mag-isip ka na nga malalim!!!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 08, 2003 at 08:18 AM
Julsp,

Congrats wowowow!!!  ;D

Superman,

Uy whats cooking??? iba talaga marami money..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 08, 2003 at 08:44 AM
Julsp,

Congrats wowowow!!!  ;D

Superman,

Uy whats cooking??? iba talaga marami money..
pareng Hans,

di naman maraming pera...naku kung marami lang akong pera eh di talagang hi-end na ang set-up ko...please join us on nov. 22 ha...iceman90a will be bringing his B2...we will compare it with the S2...thanks!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: geko on Nov 08, 2003 at 01:15 PM
geko, iceman, julsp168...

mukhang may masama kayong balak ha, hehehehehe!

see you sa nov. 22...pag may bagong "toy", i'll let all of you know kaagad, hehehehe!  8)

sir iceman & hans adrianne,  of course!  kayo pa!  ;)

sir julsp168, congratulations!  dalhin mo session ha?!? para marining namin...   :D

sir superman, ano na naman ang balak mo ha?!?  ;D



Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Nov 08, 2003 at 01:20 PM
thanks guys. ill bring it on 22. see you ;D.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 08, 2003 at 04:00 PM
sir superman, ano na naman ang balak mo ha?!?  ;D


S   E   C   R   E   T   !    ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 08, 2003 at 04:00 PM
thanks guys. ill bring it on 22. see you ;D.

alright! very good!!!  ;D

btw, do you have a pre-amp???  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 08, 2003 at 05:38 PM
yung Fase ko - pwede passive pre-amp. IC na lang dalhin nyo, unless may volume knob na din yung amp ni Julsp168 (pre baka pwede mo din dalhin yung ....)  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 08, 2003 at 06:48 PM
yung Fase ko - pwede passive pre-amp. IC na lang dalhin nyo, unless may volume knob na din yung amp ni Julsp168 (pre baka pwede mo din dalhin yung ....)  ;)
...dalhin yung bagong????? _ _ _ _ _ _...bagong laruan...carousel yata...parang carousel sa fiesta carnival, hehehehehe!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Nov 08, 2003 at 09:14 PM
...dalhin yung bagong????? _ _ _ _ _ _...bagong laruan...carousel yata...parang carousel sa fiesta carnival, hehehehehe!  8)

power amp 2a3 ko. i have with me a passive preamp in the mean time. we can try iceman's fase preamp.

superman,

hehehe. at this very moment, its fiesta time listening to my new toy.  ;D

Moderator: sorry, out of topic.  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 08, 2003 at 10:22 PM
to akyatbundok,

sir salamat sa pagiging excellent host kanina... really had a good time in our listening session....  ;D ;D

pwede ba maarbor yung integrated amp mo heheheh...

bagay yung kenwood/marantz sr7300 sa b4 din ah...  ;D

nakadecide ka na ba ng bibilin???  ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 08, 2003 at 10:25 PM
to hans adriene, sebman, j_albert 22 - my co HK/MA Club members, it was nice meeting you guys...  ;D

also to slayer (HK guy din), rogie and LTcool.. - nice meeting you also...

to sir narayan, ganda talaga yung MF/Rotel mo.... bagay na bagay sa B4 heheheh  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: LtCool on Nov 09, 2003 at 01:26 AM
Bro james,

Ayos yung B4 ah, though kailangan ko audition yung MA or MS with my yam's, san kaya may shop na with both of those speakers?

Thanks,
-LtCool-
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: yukon on Nov 09, 2003 at 01:34 AM
juls...congrats!...yukon...mag-isip ka na nga malalim!!!  ;D

Uyyy! talk to the hand mga kapwa ko adik (sa audio), pag nakagawa na ako ng 2A3 ko, lalagyan ko ng pakpak at gulong para mas maganda dyan sa mga 2A3 nyo... heheh, kala nyo ha... baka ako ang pinaka-unang mag-o-audition nyang 2A3 ni JulsP. eheheh  ;D ;D ;D

(Mr. Mod, sorry ulit sa pang-o-OT na 'to)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 09, 2003 at 09:49 AM
to akyatbundok,

sir salamat sa pagiging excellent host kanina... really had a good time in our listening session....  ;D ;D

pwede ba maarbor yung integrated amp mo heheheh...

bagay yung kenwood/marantz sr7300 sa b4 din ah...  ;D

nakadecide ka na ba ng bibilin???  ::)


hi james!

seems that you had a great time kina akyat during your listening session...hope you and the rest of the guys who joined the listening session, plus akyatbundok can join us on the 22nd for the listening session at my place...

some of the guys might bring their amp, cd players for comparison...baka may magdala din ng B2 para we can compare it with the S2...

thanks!  ;D 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 09, 2003 at 09:50 AM
Uyyy! talk to the hand mga kapwa ko adik (sa audio), pag nakagawa na ako ng 2A3 ko, lalagyan ko ng pakpak at gulong para mas maganda dyan sa mga 2A3 nyo... heheh, kala nyo ha... baka ako ang pinaka-unang mag-o-audition nyang 2A3 ni JulsP. eheheh  ;D ;D ;D

(Mr. Mod, sorry ulit sa pang-o-OT na 'to)


pre, sige pagsawaan mo muna...thanks!  8)


Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Nov 09, 2003 at 11:11 AM
Yeah... big thanks to akyat for hosting!! Bili na ng B4! Ahehehe...

Nice meeting to the boys!! Boss Narayan... angas ng MF/Rotel mo sir!!  ;D

Sorry have to leave early... haven an appointment with my wife and kid. Next time uli!!  ;D

to hans adriene, sebman, j_albert 22 - my co HK/MA Club members, it was nice meeting you guys...  ;D

also to slayer (HK guy din), rogie and LTcool.. - nice meeting you also...

to sir narayan, ganda talaga yung MF/Rotel mo.... bagay na bagay sa B4 heheheh  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 09, 2003 at 12:19 PM
hi james!

seems that you had a great time kina akyat during your listening session...hope you and the rest of the guys who joined the listening session, plus akyatbundok can join us on the 22nd for the listening session at my place...

some of the guys might bring their amp, cd players for comparison...baka may magdala din ng B2 para we can compare it with the S2...

thanks!  ;D 8)

cge sir, kapag nde makokonflict sa work sked ko punta ako... i heard already sa archi audio ang difference ng s2 sa b2... syempre iba yung s2.... galing talaga...

but b2 is a steal, great sound for its price....

importante enjoy tayo sa mga HT gears natin lalo na sa speakers... heheheh
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 09, 2003 at 12:20 PM
raycor,

congrats at naka-B4 ka na... galing nyan sir!!!  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 09, 2003 at 12:51 PM
cge sir, kapag nde makokonflict sa work sked ko punta ako... i heard already sa archi audio ang difference ng s2 sa b2... syempre iba yung s2.... galing talaga...

but b2 is a steal, great sound for its price....

importante enjoy tayo sa mga HT gears natin lalo na sa speakers... heheheh

yah, james...i agree...paki-banggit na lang dun sa mga kasama niyo sa listening session kina akyat about the nov. 22 session...see you all there!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Nov 09, 2003 at 01:24 PM
Bro james,

Ayos yung B4 ah, though kailangan ko audition yung MA or MS with my yam's, san kaya may shop na with both of those speakers?

Thanks,
-LtCool-

Bro, pwede mo dalhin yammie mo sa park square 1. Magkalapit lang 5th Ave. & Spectra or Sights and Sounds. Sigurado may MA doon. Pwede rin Shangrila 5th Ave. and LIstening in Style. I saw they have MAs there.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 09, 2003 at 03:10 PM
To the guys Sebman, James, Slayer, J_albert, Rogie, Nels, Narayan & Lt Cool and syempre to our hospitable host  Akyatbundok. its very nice meeting you guys.. MS and MA hirap magdecide talaga music preference will decide.. hehehe parang si MAUi and RICa ang pagpipilian.. both MAGANDA

Was able to hear Marantz paired with MA and MS mmmh very NICE!!

Akyatbundok,  

Sir nun sa pix ganda ng setup mo lalo na nun actual na... iba MS 908 mo for all department of music MALUPET!! napa ahhhh ako sa ganda ng sound sir, yun Sansui surplus MAMA MIA!! MAS MALUPET!! well match na match sa B4 ko!! Thanks sana maulit muli..

Narayan,

Sir Ganda ng Musical Fidelity typhoon mo!! BAGYO sa sound!! It really smoothen and control the sound of B4..hope to have one you those someday.. hope naka decide ka na on MS or MA??  :D :D

James, Sebman, J_albert & Slayer,

HK/MA guys galing pa rin ng MA sir hehehe sayang and no one bought in there HK so ma-witness din ng iba ang sinasabi natin..

Nels,

Sir di ka na bumalik sa office mo hehehe nice meeting you sir.. hope someday we can hear your setup also..

LTcool and Rogie,

Sir nice that you both came so you'll have initial impression of whats to look for in speakers and Amp.. ;D ;D



Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Nov 09, 2003 at 03:18 PM
ganda ng tunog ng b4 mga padre!!  yung term ni hans: "full-bodied"... sapul sa mata ng kalabaw.  impressive integration of the highs, mids, mid bass and bass... and then some.  it integrates very well with the sub too.  comment ko nga kay james, kahit anong amp yata ikabit natin match pa din: musical fidelity typhoon, kenwood thx, marantz receiver and sansui amp.

4 months ago i narrowed down my choices to the 2 speakers we auditioned yesterday - the ma b4 & ms 908.  i think if i had the same budget to make that choice again, i would be choosing between the same 2 speakers again.  di ka talaga magkakamali.  the b4 i think is more flexible with amp matching as it has rounder mids & midbass.  the 908 would prefer a rounder sounding amp like the sansui & sony to make it sing, and has to be high-current to control the 10" woofer, otherwise it will sound thin.  no such requirement for the b4, it sings to you even when powered by a receiver.

2 things i learned yesterday... from james16 - the movie soundtrack of Dragonheart... the finale track p're, wa ako ma say.  it creeps up the back of my neck.  and from hans adriane - corrine may!  ganda ng boses tsong, gotta get me a copy.  the gear won't matter if there's no music to play on it.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 09, 2003 at 03:21 PM
Raycor,

Congrats on your B4 sir.. I know its break in stage pa pero hows your initial impression of Denon/ MA combo sir???  

James,

Marantz 7300 and Monitor Audio B4 ganda!! musical sa 2 channel tapos engaging sa HT!! for me. teka OT should be on the other thread. hehhee
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Nov 09, 2003 at 05:11 PM
this was the "last mile" when i made my HT upgrade 4mos ago.  kumbaga grand finals between maui & rica hehe - galing ng analogy mo hans.  i liked the dynamic slam of both speakers when playing the sheffield drum & track disk.  like hans said, they have a different presentation, yet they're both good that either one would still be a good choice.  it all boils down to amp matching & musical preference.

(http://203.131.66.146:8080/mams1.jpg)

maraming salamas din sa mga pumunta!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 09, 2003 at 06:32 PM
Akyat,

Nice pix of MS908 and MA B4 speakers.. Thanks for the warm welcome medyo nangulo lang kami I enjoy every minute pre.. Ikaw pre Maui o Rica?? teka Francine na lang ako hehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audi0slave on Nov 09, 2003 at 06:41 PM
Hans,

MS o MA? alin ang mas maganda sa pandinig mo from the 2 floorstanders na nasa pic?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 09, 2003 at 06:57 PM
Audioslave,

Honestly speaking pre... love them both MS and MA if have the budget would buy both.. 8) each have there own signature. :) Sound preference will play the vital role pre..

We played difference tracks from female vocals like Corrine May, Eva Cassidy, & Jeena Lodwick... Accoustic music, RNB, Violin tracks etc.. both Speaker performed different presentation and with Gusto!! tried both speaker with diff amp.. Akyats, Sansui (LOVE ko ito), Marantz 7300 + kenwood.... and Narayan, Musical Fidelity Typoon na BAGYO talaga.. still both speaker sounded excellent for me..

Kaya ikaw pre sino gusto mo Maui o Rica?? ;D ;D

Peace.. audition lang  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audi0slave on Nov 09, 2003 at 07:01 PM
Hans,

ah ok.... kay Maui na lang ako!!  :P

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 09, 2003 at 07:05 PM
Audioslave,

Nice choice!! kasi both are sexy, seductive, with big B and cute.. hehehe kaya parang ganyan din MS and MA..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 09, 2003 at 07:19 PM
akyat,

ganda ng set-up mo talaga.... wala akong masabi...  ;D ;D ;D

nice pics ahh

hans adrienne,

ganda ng B4!!! lupit talaga... bagay na bagay sa kahit anong ht gear.. hehehe

trip ko din mga cds mo... baka maging audio fanatic na ako...

francine, maui or rica... ayos lahat yan... kahit sino pwede heheheh  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 09, 2003 at 09:56 PM
this was the "last mile" when i made my HT upgrade 4mos ago.  kumbaga grand finals between maui & rica hehe - galing ng analogy mo hans.  i liked the dynamic slam of both speakers when playing the sheffield drum & track disk.  like hans said, they have a different presentation, yet they're both good that either one would still be a good choice.  it all boils down to amp matching & musical preference.

(http://203.131.66.146:8080/mams1.jpg)

maraming salamas din sa mga pumunta!


pareng akyatbundok...good to know that you're also a monitor audio lover (and marantz too, like me, hehehehehe!)...bro, good choices sa mga speakers!!!...congrats!  8)

punta kayo sa nov. 22 ha...

nga pala, may napansin ako...tama ba yung basa ko???

Quote
maraming salamas din sa mga pumunta!

sa ganda ng tunog ng speakers mo eh nagkakamali ka na sa spelling, hehehehe...at kinumpara niyo pa kay maui at rica, hahahahaha!  ;D

thanks bro!...congrats again!  8)



Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 10, 2003 at 01:38 AM
Raycor,

Go for the B4 so even you move to a bigger place no problemo or baka bigla kang magpa-party heheheh.. btw Qc area ka ba.. I'm just at the back of SM west pre..
 
   ok yang suggestion mo sir just in case nga pwede B4 lalo na malapit na pasko pang hataw sa kapitbahay ;D.  sampaloc lang ako sir near welcome rotonda pero actually taga la union ako pero may place kami sa sampaloc kaya sm west ang pinakamalapit. question lang sir, power hungry ba ang B4? sabi kasi sa sm west digital dreams para lumabas ang ganda ay dapat high powered ang amp? 1803 kasi gamit ko sir at 80 watts lang yun. mostly 2 channel ako, medyo stiff para sa akin yung bass nya eh since wala pang 10hrs of use. break in ba ang solusyon?  thanks :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 10, 2003 at 01:55 AM
raycor,
congrat in advance isa ka na rin sa mapupuyat  ;D ;D

thanks pero kaylangan ba tuloy tuloy ang pag break in? dont know pa kung pano mag break in kung anong test cd and how many hours to do it..any comment?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 10, 2003 at 01:57 AM
ure welcome and you dont have to call me sir.. i am not a knight in shining armor and we are not in the king arthurs era..  ;D  ;D btw digital dreams is in the back of sm west..  :)

   sige po kuya sebman na lang tawag ko kasi 28 lang po ako at taga promdi.. hehehe. sorry for Ot ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: LtCool on Nov 10, 2003 at 06:19 AM
Bro, pwede mo dalhin yammie mo sa park square 1. Magkalapit lang 5th Ave. & Spectra or Sights and Sounds. Sigurado may MA doon. Pwede rin Shangrila 5th Ave. and LIstening in Style. I saw they have MAs there.

Thanks Sir

-LtCool-
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Nov 10, 2003 at 08:22 AM
  sige po kuya sebman na lang tawag ko kasi 28 lang po ako at taga promdi.. hehehe. sorry for Ot ;D

ot.. pre kaw kuya ko.. 27 pa lang ako e.. hehehe.. yung B4 mo.. breakin mo lang para gumanda pa yung tunog..  ;D lalo pag yung bronze center ang napakinggan mo out of the box.. gusto mo agad isoli.. heheehe congrats on your B4..  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rogie on Nov 10, 2003 at 08:30 AM
akyatbundog, hans, j_albert, narayan, ltcool, james16, nelson guys nice meeting you....  ;D ;D

ang gaganda ng setup nyo!!!! ;D
madami ako natutunan sa listening session last sat. ok talaga...  ;D ;D i decided to change my setup low profile lang kc setup ko, naka HT lang ako ng Changhong...
pero baka next year pa i need to budget pa yon eh... ;D

i hope to join you guys again pag may listening session ulit.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Nov 10, 2003 at 08:34 AM
 to all the guys.. nice meeting you at sana e maulit ulit yung listening session natin na ganon...  ;D

to boss akyat.. panalo mga ht gears.. sansui wowss.. match sa B4.. baka pede mo kaming maing boarder ni rogie.. ortigas lang kami work.. pag wala kang makasamang makinig at manood.. lagi kaming available.. hehehehe  ;D basta me pizza ulit ha..  :D ganda ng MS+7300..

to boss narayan.. ganda ng cd player n preamp.. wows sana makahanap din kami ng ganyan.. kahit anong mapili nyong speakers.. cgurado panalo..  :D

to my fellow HK/MA afficionados.. hans,j_albert22,james16,slayer(soon to be),rogie(soon to be).. hehehe galing ng B4..  ;)  ;)

sensya na don sa mga nde ko matandaan ang handle..  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Nov 10, 2003 at 10:07 AM
Rogie...

Yari ka.  Umpisa na yan ng SARS...  ;D

akyatbundog, hans, j_albert, narayan, ltcool, james16, nelson guys nice meeting you....  ;D ;D

ang gaganda ng setup nyo!!!! ;D
madami ako natutunan sa listening session last sat. ok talaga...  ;D ;D i decided to change my setup low profile lang kc setup ko, naka HT lang ako ng Changhong...
pero baka next year pa i need to budget pa yon eh... ;D

i hope to join you guys again pag may listening session ulit.

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 10, 2003 at 10:47 AM
to all hk/ma bros,

i got my b2s last saturday ;D ;D ;D . when i got to the store, it was hooked up to a pioneer elite cd player an x10d and a musical fidelity amp. it was the first monitor audio speakers here in our place so our dealer was also curious how it sounded. we played some acoustic music and my first impression was it really needed some breaking in. details were a bit lacking and the bass although fast, tight and deep, sounded flat. the highs were also a bit harsh but i did notice the mids really coming out. medyo kulang pa ang details and imaging niya.

i then brought it to my friends house and we placed it side by side with his m72i's. connected them both to his pioneer stereo amp that had A B switching. first impressions were that the missions sounded better. the the mids and highs had better detail and clarity but i figured it was probably because the b2s werent broken in yet. if i was a customer auditioning speakers, i might have gone for the m72is. we did conclude though that the b2 really had better bass. the m72is were boomy compared to the b2s. some might like boomy bass but i prefer em tight and fast.

we then connected the b2s to my hk and it was then i realized that the hk/ma was indeed a perfect combo. the bass did not sound flat anymore instead swabe na, even more punchy. perfect for hard thumping rock music. the mids were more distinct and detailed pero the highs were still harsh. comparing my friend's pioneer stereo amp + m72i and my hk + b2, i now preferred the latter. my friend was already asking me how much the b4s were because he was really impressed with the bass.

i brought em home and watched some movies. i dont think ill be investing in a sub for now. the bass is good enough for me.  now after two days of break-in, the harshness has lessened, the mids are starting to become more detailed and bass more rounder. didnt want to leave the house kanina, enjoy na enjoy ako sa listening session ko eh. will be heading straight home after work mamaya, miss ko na hk/b2 ko!! hehehe  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Nov 10, 2003 at 11:19 AM
pareng akyatbundok...good to know that you're also a monitor audio lover (and marantz too, like me, hehehehehe!)...bro, good choices sa mga speakers!!!...congrats!  8)

punta kayo sa nov. 22 ha...

hey thanks superman, gusto ko sana pumunta sa listening session niyo... hanap lang ako ng masasabayan.  ala na kasi akong service binenta na hehe.  curious pa naman ako sa 2A3 amp mo, eto kasi si hans kung mag kwento ng tube sound nakaka engganyo.  tapos sabi pa ni james mas lalo maganda tunog ng silver sa bronze haaaaay.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Nov 10, 2003 at 12:41 PM
cousin,

Congrats on your B2/HK!! SWABE!!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 10, 2003 at 12:59 PM
hey thanks superman, gusto ko sana pumunta sa listening session niyo... hanap lang ako ng masasabayan.  ala na kasi akong service binenta na hehe.  curious pa naman ako sa 2A3 amp mo, eto kasi si hans kung mag kwento ng tube sound nakaka engganyo.  tapos sabi pa ni james mas lalo maganda tunog ng silver sa bronze haaaaay.


will try to ask the others na pupunta kung pwede ka nila isabay...symon is joining daw...i think manggagaling siya ng katipunan...si yukon taga-makati...just let us know, pre!...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 10, 2003 at 01:34 PM
Raycor,

Regards to B4 we paired it with the following amps Marantz 7300, Sansui integrated, and MF wala naman sign sa sound sir.. break in lang muna before my B4 also shown harshness and flat sound but frequent listen improved it kaya gamitin mo lang sir.. any Cd pwede pang break in..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 10, 2003 at 02:08 PM
Rogie,

Nice meeting you sir.. wla yan basta your satisfied with you setup pareho lang 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 10, 2003 at 02:30 PM
hey hans,

are you joining also on the 22nd??? symon has already confirmed yesterday that he's joining...baka akyat, james16 will also be joining...let me know...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Nov 10, 2003 at 04:07 PM
Superman,

Sama din ako diyan. Agahan  natin para mahaba ang session.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 10, 2003 at 04:18 PM
cousin,

Congrats on your B2/HK!! SWABE!!  ;D
thanks bro! OT by the way, just noticed ur penguin logo. u a linux techie too?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Nov 10, 2003 at 04:24 PM
thanks bro! OT by the way, just noticed ur penguin logo. u a linux techie too?

ot.. pre unix/linux guru yang si slayer..  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 10, 2003 at 04:34 PM
Superman,

Sama din ako diyan. Agahan  natin para mahaba ang session.


hi jvm!

...since you live near our place, you can come a little bit early like 8:00pm...i'll be coming form a meeting in the afternoon but i should be home by 7:00pm...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 10, 2003 at 04:36 PM
to all hk/ma bros,

i got my b2s last saturday ;D ;D ;D . when i got to the store, it was hooked up to a pioneer elite cd player an x10d and a musical fidelity amp. it was the first monitor audio speakers here in our place so our dealer was also curious how it sounded. we played some acoustic music and my first impression was it really needed some breaking in. details were a bit lacking and the bass although fast, tight and deep, sounded flat. the highs were also a bit harsh but i did notice the mids really coming out. medyo kulang pa ang details and imaging niya.

i then brought it to my friends house and we placed it side by side with his m72i's. connected them both to his pioneer stereo amp that had A B switching. first impressions were that the missions sounded better. the the mids and highs had better detail and clarity but i figured it was probably because the b2s werent broken in yet. if i was a customer auditioning speakers, i might have gone for the m72is. we did conclude though that the b2 really had better bass. the m72is were boomy compared to the b2s. some might like boomy bass but i prefer em tight and fast.

we then connected the b2s to my hk and it was then i realized that the hk/ma was indeed a perfect combo. the bass did not sound flat anymore instead swabe na, even more punchy. perfect for hard thumping rock music. the mids were more distinct and detailed pero the highs were still harsh. comparing my friend's pioneer stereo amp + m72i and my hk + b2, i now preferred the latter. my friend was already asking me how much the b4s were because he was really impressed with the bass.

i brought em home and watched some movies. i dont think ill be investing in a sub for now. the bass is good enough for me.  now after two days of break-in, the harshness has lessened, the mids are starting to become more detailed and bass more rounder. didnt want to leave the house kanina, enjoy na enjoy ako sa listening session ko eh. will be heading straight home after work mamaya, miss ko na hk/b2 ko!! hehehe  ;D


cousin skeeter...congrats on your new toys!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 10, 2003 at 05:02 PM
ot.. pre unix/linux guru yang si slayer..  ;D  ;D
bros slayer, sebman,

hail linus torvalds! hehehe (OT)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Nov 10, 2003 at 05:12 PM
cousin,

Wag kang maniwala diyan kay sebman... ahehehe... balik tayo sa MA...  ;D

bros slayer, sebman,

hail linus torvalds! hehehe (OT)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 10, 2003 at 05:21 PM
cousin,

Wag kang maniwala diyan kay sebman... ahehehe... balik tayo sa MA...  ;D
slayer,

hehehe. oo nga. miss ko na hk/ma ko. uwi na koooooo!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Nov 10, 2003 at 05:27 PM
Enjoy!! Wait till those babies get broken-in.  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 10, 2003 at 05:41 PM
Raycor,

Regards to B4 we paired it with the following amps Marantz 7300, Sansui integrated, and MF wala naman sign sa sound sir.. break in lang muna before my B4 also shown harshness and flat sound but frequent listen improved it kaya gamitin mo lang sir.. any Cd pwede pang break in..


ok sir kaylangan talaga patience sa pag break in nito, i wish lang na sana na break in na mga speakers pag binili mo para sulit agad yung money mo. medyo madugo na para sa akin yung prize nito but then patience nga to achieve better performance.. thanks for your help :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Nov 10, 2003 at 05:45 PM
Patience ba kamo? Wharfs ko 3 mos. in the making ang brake-in. ahehehee....  ;D

ok sir kaylangan talaga patience sa pag break in nito, i wish lang na sana na break in na mga speakers pag binili mo para sulit agad yung money mo. medyo madugo na para sa akin yung prize nito but then patience nga to achieve better performance.. thanks for your help :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 10, 2003 at 05:56 PM
my only complaint about breaking them in is that my other speakers are getting mothballed  :-[

but they are getting better and better everyday  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 10, 2003 at 06:00 PM
to slayer,
    tagal naman nyan sir 3 months? sabagay nasa araw araw na gamit din kasi, i want kasi satisfied agad pag nabili mo na kasi bigat din ng prize eh. i wish lang na sana maganda na agad at swabe na speakers pag nabili mo para sulit din pera natin, hehehe sorry for Ot :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 10, 2003 at 06:02 PM
my only complaint about breaking them in is that my other speakers are getting mothballed  :-[

but they are getting better and better everyday  :)

pare,

padala mo sa kin, ako magbe-break in...hehehehehe!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Nov 10, 2003 at 06:02 PM
raycor,

Oo nga... iniip na iniip ako... gamit ko everyday basta paguwi galing office.  Characteristics daw ng kevlar yun eh... dunno about B&W.  Dapat talaga matigas siya... biro mo ba naman gamit pang bullet proof! aehehehe...  ;D

to slayer,
    tagal naman nyan sir 3 months? sabagay nasa araw araw na gamit din kasi, i want kasi satisfied agad pag nabili mo na kasi bigat din ng prize eh. i wish lang na sana maganda na agad at swabe na speakers pag nabili mo para sulit din pera natin, hehehe sorry for Ot :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 10, 2003 at 06:04 PM
hey guys!

(geko, iceman90a, julsp168, yukon, jvm, hans adriane, akyatbundok, symon, james16, nels76, j_albert22 and aeioun)

sent you all PMs...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 10, 2003 at 06:18 PM
Superman,

Got your PM pre.. thanks

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 10, 2003 at 10:17 PM
cousin skeeter and raycor,
konting tiis at tiyaga lang yan and you will be rewarded...

cosuin skeeter,
kapag broken-in na yan, saka itest mo yan side by side sa m72i at malalman niyo kung bakit nagpalit ako... try to connect the best match speaker cable you can find also (me and hans adrienne use ecosse 2.3)...

superman,
got your pm, thanks... tignan ko kung makakasama ako...

HK/MA  All the Way!!!!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 11, 2003 at 01:41 AM
james16,
   sir san pong store meron ang ecosse 2.3? at magkano? recommended po ba for B4 ito? thanks..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 11, 2003 at 07:38 AM
james16,
   sir san pong store meron ang ecosse 2.3? at magkano? recommended po ba for B4 ito? thanks..

hi raycor, i hope i can answer for james16...ecosse cables are available at the following stores:

1. the home theater (c/o sonny tuazon)
2. architectural audio (c/o epoy and nico)
3. hyperaudio (rene rivo)
4. audioworld

thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 11, 2003 at 10:31 AM
pre james,

100 hrs? tsk tsk tsk..tagal pa pala. siguro more than a month pa ksi morning and evening ko lang nagagamit. gusto ko sana dalhin dito sa ofis para hanggang dito ma enjoy ko, hehehe.

hk/ma sirs,

several queries lang po.
 1) which cd player would you recommend for the hk/ma combi. yung most bang for the buck. cant afford naman expensive ones. kasalanan nang dealer namin dito eh, kinabit nya sa ang b2s sa musical fidelity x10d and amp when it arrived kaya ngayon i cant get the sound out of my head. am playing music through my xenon dvd player now. was considering upgrading it to a pioneer dvd player na may 192/24 dac (forgot the model). its around the 10K price range.

 2) i tried the break-in method as suggested in the monitor audio site, reversing the cable polarity of one speaker and have them face each other. just want to know at what volume level, normal listening? or yung medyo loud and what kind of music would be most suitable?  

 3) anyone tried connecting their hk to the sound card of the computer using the baby stereo plug -> rca cable? is this safe to do? which input would be most suitable? tape in, dvd in, cd in? was able to test it but just want to make sure am not doing anything wrong. baka masira ko pa hk ko.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 11, 2003 at 11:13 AM
pre james,

100 hrs? tsk tsk tsk..tagal pa pala. siguro more than a month pa ksi morning and evening ko lang nagagamit. gusto ko sana dalhin dito sa ofis para hanggang dito ma enjoy ko, hehehe.

hk/ma sirs,

several queries lang po.
 1) which cd player would you recommend for the hk/ma combi. yung most bang for the buck. cant afford naman expensive ones. kasalanan nang dealer namin dito eh, kinabit nya sa ang b2s sa musical fidelity x10d and amp when it arrived kaya ngayon i cant get the sound out of my head. am playing music through my xenon dvd player now. was considering upgrading it to a pioneer dvd player na may 192/24 dac (forgot the model). its around the 10K price range.

 2) i tried the break-in method as suggested in the monitor audio site, reversing the cable polarity of one speaker and have them face each other. just want to know at what volume level, normal listening? or yung medyo loud and what kind of music would be most suitable?  

 3) anyone tried connecting their hk to the sound card of the computer using the baby stereo plug -> rca cable? is this safe to do? which input would be most suitable? tape in, dvd in, cd in? was able to test it but just want to make sure am not doing anything wrong. baka masira ko pa hk ko.



1) ithink the best sounding dvd player that is also comparable to some cd players out there would be from hk... try to check if there are dvd21 or dvd25 (that's what im aiming for) (if you can also stretch your budget) as they sound very well in audio even if its just a dvd player... 192/24 bit dacs na rin ata yan so match sa hk mo yan... im not sure kung maganda sound ng dvd-audio ng pioneer but accdg to some sources, mas-ok talaga yung hk sa pioneer daw when it comes to audio quality...

2) yup, my volume was set to -20db tapos magkadikit na yung speaker para di gaanong malakas... iniwan ko ng on tuwing matutulog ako for one week... papatayin ko kapag aalis ako nun... patience lang talaga... kaya 100 hrs lang ang nabanggit ko para cgurado na yun..

3) sori, but i haven't tried it yet...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 11, 2003 at 03:14 PM

superman,
got your pm, thanks... tignan ko kung makakasama ako...

HK/MA  All the Way!!!!  ;D

thanks james!

i may not be an HK user (not yet for now)...but i think i'll be a monitor audio fan all the way, hehehehe!

thanks!  8)

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 11, 2003 at 04:47 PM
hey guys!

(geko, iceman90a, julsp168, yukon, jvm, hans adriane, akyatbundok, symon, james16, nels76, j_albert22, sir levi and aeioun)

sent you all another PM...thanks!  8)

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 11, 2003 at 05:05 PM
hey guys!

(geko, iceman90a, julsp168, yukon, jvm, hans adriane, akyatbundok, symon, james16, nels76, j_albert22, sir levi and aeioun)

sent you all another PM...thanks!  8)



got your pm... thanks... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Archangel on Nov 11, 2003 at 06:40 PM
I got to audition the B2s the other night at Spectra.  Used an NAD C320BEE and a 521i.  Played Tony Bennet/KD Lang (best sounding cd), Cristopher Cross (worst sounding cd), and Metallica-Black (to check for rock music compatibility).  Here are my listening notes:

1.)  This combo cannot save a badly recorded cd (yes, I still have hope).  Cristopher still sounded like his balls were being squeezed and highs (aplenty in this cd) are still very piercing (I use this adjective instead of harsh because I feel my ears are being pierced when I listen to this cd).

2.)  Mids even with speakers not broken in still sounded immaculate.  Hints of imaging potential are discernable. (can't be sure since Spectra has a terrible auditioning area.)

3.)  The bass I got was not what I was expecting.  Almost non-existent.  BUT, after swapping out with an pair of LX2002s, I can safely conclude that this is the fault of the open audition area and the drivers not being broken in.  I came to this conclusion since in this setting the B2s sounded just like the JBLs with Metallica playing.  I have heard the JBLs in a better setting using the same cd and bass was great.

I would have walked away with the pair but since they did not sound good this particular instance I could not buy based on potential.  I was going over the misis's head on this so the buy had better be worth the endless explanations that was to follow.  I'm afraid it was not, AT THIS INSTANCE.  I wish I had more time to go to a dealer with a better listening area and broken in speakers.  Since I had to go home the following morning, the B2s or B4s (might as well go for them since I have more time to save) would have to wait.  Man, I envy you guys.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 11, 2003 at 07:10 PM
I got to audition the B2s the other night at Spectra.  Used an NAD C320BEE and a 521i.  Played Tony Bennet/KD Lang (best sounding cd), Cristopher Cross (worst sounding cd), and Metallica-Black (to check for rock music compatibility).  Here are my listening notes:

1.)  This combo cannot save a badly recorded cd (yes, I still have hope).  Cristopher still sounded like his balls were being squeezed and highs (aplenty in this cd) are still very piercing (I use this adjective instead of harsh because I feel my ears are being pierced when I listen to this cd).

2.)  Mids even with speakers not broken in still sounded immaculate.  Hints of imaging potential are discernable. (can't be sure since Spectra has a terrible auditioning area.)

3.)  The bass I got was not what I was expecting.  Almost non-existent.  BUT, after swapping out with an pair of LX2002s, I can safely conclude that this is the fault of the open audition area and the drivers not being broken in.  I came to this conclusion since in this setting the B2s sounded just like the JBLs with Metallica playing.  I have heard the JBLs in a better setting using the same cd and bass was great.

I would have walked away with the pair but since they did not sound good this particular instance I could not buy based on potential.  I was going over the misis's head on this so the buy had better be worth the endless explanations that was to follow.  I'm afraid it was not, AT THIS INSTANCE.  I wish I had more time to go to a dealer with a better listening area and broken in speakers.  Since I had to go home the following morning, the B2s or B4s (might as well go for them since I have more time to save) would have to wait.  Man, I envy you guys.

pre you're gabriel from wiredstate di ba?

anyway you did a good thing and bad thing: bad thing is you walked away from really good speakers (anyway may chance ka pa naman ulit)

good thing is, if kailangan mo pa i-justify, buti di mo pa binili - kasi after you bring them home, it will really take some time before they start sounding really good...

mas mahirap i-condition mga misis to accept our spending kaysa i condition ang speakers  ;D

misis: nakita ka daw sa spectra - may date ka ano????
me: wala nag audition lang ako ng speakers, eto nga naka bili ako oh..
misis: sorry dear, magkano ba yan?
me: Pxx,xxx ....
misis: HAYOP KA! Nag Date ka na lang sana mas mura pa!!!!

 ;D ;D ;D

oooppsss gotta go, maglilinis pa ako ng kinainan  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 11, 2003 at 11:10 PM

mas mahirap i-condition mga misis to accept our spending kaysa i condition ang speakers  ;D

misis: nakita ka daw sa spectra - may date ka ano????
me: wala nag audition lang ako ng speakers, eto nga naka bili ako oh..
misis: sorry dear, magkano ba yan?
me: Pxx,xxx ....
misis: HAYOP KA! Nag Date ka na lang sana mas mura pa!!!!

 ;D ;D ;D

oooppsss gotta go, maglilinis pa ako ng kinainan  ;)

hahahahahaha!...classic example of how "tight" and "boomy" ang mararamdaman mong hagupit galing kay misis...kahit siguro REL or velodyne di mananalo diyan...hehehehe!  8)

Quote
1.)  This combo cannot save a badly recorded cd (yes, I still have hope).  Cristopher still sounded like his balls were being squeezed and highs (aplenty in this cd) are still very piercing (I use this adjective instead of harsh because I feel my ears are being pierced when I listen to this cd).

2.)  Mids even with speakers not broken in still sounded immaculate.  Hints of imaging potential are discernable. (can't be sure since Spectra has a terrible auditioning area.)

3.)  The bass I got was not what I was expecting.  Almost non-existent.  BUT, after swapping out with an pair of LX2002s, I can safely conclude that this is the fault of the open audition area and the drivers not being broken in.  I came to this conclusion since in this setting the B2s sounded just like the JBLs with Metallica playing.  I have heard the JBLs in a better setting using the same cd and bass was great.

I would have walked away with the pair but since they did not sound good this particular instance I could not buy based on potential.  I was going over the misis's head on this so the buy had better be worth the endless explanations that was to follow.  I'm afraid it was not, AT THIS INSTANCE.  I wish I had more time to go to a dealer with a better listening area and broken in speakers.  Since I had to go home the following morning, the B2s or B4s (might as well go for them since I have more time to save) would have to wait.  Man, I envy you guys.

archangel...i know how you feel...but why not try to arrange for a home audition...maybe you can ask mr. sonny tuazon or epoy and nico of archi audio...i'm sure pwede naman yan...

it may also be "mismatch" in terms of the equipment combo vs. your taste of music...(i may be wrong)...like will the NAD C320BEE do justice for the B2s??? (haven't heard them yet paired together...not sure of they really "match")...plus the auditioning area at spectra is not that "ideal"...

another recommendation would be to join some of the listening sessions...you may be able to "hear" what you haven't heard before...especially what you're "looking for"...as i've mentioned, the home theater and archi audio has nice listening areas...

just my 2-cents...thanks!  8)

BTW...this might help you...we'll have a listening session on the 22nd...we're using both the S2 and the B2...you may want to join...let us know...thanks bro!


 8)


Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Archangel on Nov 11, 2003 at 11:43 PM
pre you're gabriel from wiredstate di ba?

anyway you did a good thing and bad thing: bad thing is you walked away from really good speakers (anyway may chance ka pa naman ulit)

good thing is, if kailangan mo pa i-justify, buti di mo pa binili - kasi after you bring them home, it will really take some time before they start sounding really good...

mas mahirap i-condition mga misis to accept our spending kaysa i condition ang speakers  ;D

misis: nakita ka daw sa spectra - may date ka ano????
me: wala nag audition lang ako ng speakers, eto nga naka bili ako oh..
misis: sorry dear, magkano ba yan?
me: Pxx,xxx ....
misis: HAYOP KA! Nag Date ka na lang sana mas mura pa!!!!

 ;D ;D ;D

oooppsss gotta go, maglilinis pa ako ng kinainan  ;)
 
You got me Iceman.

I had my wife more or less conditioned on this particular purchase. More on the less.   I guess I had a hard time convincing myself also.

Anyways, do any of you guys have any suggestions on how to camouflage the tube pre-amp I plan to get from WS? ;)

 
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archangel...i know how you feel...but why not try to arrange for a home audition...maybe you can ask mr. sonny tuazon or epoy and nico of archi audio...i'm sure pwede naman yan...

it may also be "mismatch" in terms of the equipment combo vs. your taste of music...(i may be wrong)...like will the NAD C320BEE do justice for the B2s??? (haven't heard them yet paired together...not sure of they really "match")...plus the auditioning area at spectra is not that "ideal"...

another recommendation would be to join some of the listening sessions...you may be able to "hear" what you haven't heard before...especially what you're "looking for"...as i've mentioned, the home theater and archi audio has nice listening areas...

just my 2-cents...thanks!

BTW...this might help you...we'll have a listening session on the 22nd...we're using both the S2 and the B2...you may want to join...let us know...thanks bro!

I'd have loved to join in but since I'm urgently needed at home, I am now back in the warm "Island in the Pacific" in the middle of the Visayas.  I only got to audition at Spectra since the business I had to attend got taken cared of earlier than expected.  I chose Spectra since it basically had my home system in store.  Thanks anyway.

I think the B2s and the C320 will prove their worth as a combo when the B2s are fully broken in.  The B2s I want to use to add versatility to my system especially with rock music.   My current Wharf 8.1-NAD system is surprisingly good for jazz and mellow pop but not for rock.  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 12, 2003 at 12:36 AM
hi raycor, i hope i can answer for james16...ecosse cables are available at the following stores:

1. the home theater (c/o sonny tuazon)
2. architectural audio (c/o epoy and nico)
3. hyperaudio (rene rivo)
4. audioworld

thanks!  8)



hi sir superman,
   thanks for the source, i'll keep in touch with those stores you've mention for the lowest prize.. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 12, 2003 at 05:52 AM
 
Anyways, do any of you guys have any suggestions on how to camouflage the tube pre-amp I plan to get from WS? ;)

tell her you borrowed them from me  :) after a while , when she falls in love with the sound say "di ko na sasauli ito, bilhin na lang natin.."

warning: this only works once (i know..)  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 12, 2003 at 06:59 AM
archangel,

superman is right, maybe its not te right matching of ht equipment and spectra doesn't have an ideal listening area... but you said it yourself, there is potential...  you can check out the shops he suggested...

iceman90a is also right regarding sa pagbreak-in nila... cgurado magagalit misis mo kapag narinig nya agad out of the box... if given a chance, i would purchase demo units, specifically speakers para kahit papaano, broken in na...

and your observation may be right that these speakers reveals bad recordings... let me add that it will also reveal the true characteristic of your ht equipment...

IMO, kapag nakabili ka ng speakers na ito at broken-in na, di ka magsisisi...

audition is still the key (also proper matching of ht equipment)...

b2 or b4, for budget speakers ayos yan...

i also think when you have these speakers, matagal pa bago ka tamaan ng SARS, coz yung pag-upgrade mo, yung mga speakers na tatalo dto ay medyo mataas na ang price... (it could be double or triple the price difference)...

if you could here them sa tube amps... its jaw dropping...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Archangel on Nov 12, 2003 at 08:01 AM
archangel,

superman is right, maybe its not te right matching of ht equipment and spectra doesn't have an ideal listening area... but you said it yourself, there is potential...  you can check out the shops he suggested...

iceman90a is also right regarding sa pagbreak-in nila... cgurado magagalit misis mo kapag narinig nya agad out of the box... if given a chance, i would purchase demo units, specifically speakers para kahit papaano, broken in na...

and your observation may be right that these speakers reveals bad recordings... let me add that it will also reveal the true characteristic of your ht equipment...

IMO, kapag nakabili ka ng speakers na ito at broken-in na, di ka magsisisi...

audition is still the key (also proper matching of ht equipment)...

b2 or b4, for budget speakers ayos yan...

i also think when you have these speakers, matagal pa bago ka tamaan ng SARS, coz yung pag-upgrade mo, yung mga speakers na tatalo dto ay medyo mataas na ang price... (it could be double or triple the price difference)...

if you could here them sa tube amps... its jaw dropping...

You're probably right but with speakers as popular and fast moving as the B2s, the chances of listening to fully broken in units are slim.

Do the guys at Architectural reserve the demo units exclusively for this purpose?  Would really help if they did.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 12, 2003 at 08:45 AM
Archangel,

Better check out Arch audio sir mas ok ang place nila less people and nice setup.. I agree the best option is to get the demo units..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 12, 2003 at 08:49 AM
You're probably right but with speakers as popular and fast moving as the B2s, the chances of listening to fully broken in units are slim.

Do the guys at Architectural reserve the demo units exclusively for this purpose?  Would really help if they did.

sometimes, but if a customer insist that they want to buy there demo unit... they'll give it to him... i got mine from them, i was there when it was actually delivered and i let them break-in it for a while... probably 8 hrs before i brought my b2s home... and continued to break in them...

if you have time, check there website : monitoraudio.com
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 12, 2003 at 08:49 AM
You're probably right but with speakers as popular and fast moving as the B2s, the chances of listening to fully broken in units are slim.

Do the guys at Architectural reserve the demo units exclusively for this purpose?  Would really help if they did.


bro...they do have "broken-in" units or demo-units at archi audio...there are some customers who would ask nico or epoy to break-in their purchased speakers first before they bring them home...archi audio would use them for demo...especially for their tube amps... 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Nov 12, 2003 at 09:03 AM
Architectural Audio sells broken-in units, infact this afternoon i'll get na my much awaited B4's & as per Nico, it has 10 hrs na of usage, so kahit pano medyo nasalang na.

I will bring my M&K S125C to test kung mag match sa MA/B4. Sana mag match para I will just retain my precious center, less gastos.  I'll post it here kung ano man mangyari basta uuwi ko na un B4 yehey!!!

Cheers...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 12, 2003 at 09:09 AM
Architectural Audio sells broken-in units, infact this afternoon i'll get na my much awaited B4's & as per Nico, it has 10 hrs na of usage, so kahit pano medyo nasalang na.

I will bring my M&K S125C to test kung mag match sa MA/B4. Sana mag match para I will just retain my precious center, less gastos.  I'll post it here kung ano man mangyari basta uuwi ko na un B4 yehey!!!

Cheers...


congrats, MK!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 12, 2003 at 09:10 AM
Architectural Audio sells broken-in units, infact this afternoon i'll get na my much awaited B4's & as per Nico, it has 10 hrs na of usage, so kahit pano medyo nasalang na.

I will bring my M&K S125C to test kung mag match sa MA/B4. Sana mag match para I will just retain my precious center, less gastos.  I'll post it here kung ano man mangyari basta uuwi ko na un B4 yehey!!!

Cheers...

congrats in advance!!!! baka mabago na handle mo, heheheh ;D ;D ;D

what time ba kayo sir andun? baka maki-uzi ako nyan eh...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 12, 2003 at 09:11 AM
I will bring my M&K S125C to test kung mag match sa MA/B4. Sana mag match para I will just retain my precious center, less gastos.  I'll post it here kung ano man mangyari basta uuwi ko na un B4 yehey!!!

Cheers...

nice  :) B4 and vlf1012...     sarap manood ng godzilla at u-571 nyan  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Nov 12, 2003 at 09:16 AM
Superman, James16, iceman90a

Thank you, sawakas today is the day.  James16 bagay ba handle ko MK/MA? huh?

Mga 4pm dun nako, tamang tama coding ako today so mas matagal na auditioning!

 
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 12, 2003 at 10:05 AM
Superman, James16, iceman90a

Thank you, sawakas today is the day.  James16 bagay ba handle ko MK/MA? huh?

Mga 4pm dun nako, tamang tama coding ako today so mas matagal na auditioning!

 

MK/MA, ok na ok yan!!! baka gusto mo pa dagdagan hg HK?  ::)  heheheh

cge, tignan ko kung makahabol ako.... gusto ko madinig din yung m&k mo... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Nov 12, 2003 at 10:15 AM
James16,

Parang ang sagwa ata, MK/MA/HK huh?  But it sounds great dba!  Feel free to drop by later bro.  Kuha narin ako ng eccose speaker wire para combong combo na.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 12, 2003 at 10:52 AM
James16,

Parang ang sagwa ata, MK/MA/HK huh?  But it sounds great dba!  Feel free to drop by later bro.  Kuha narin ako ng eccose speaker wire para combong combo na.

hehehe, your right it sounds great.... ayos ecosse speaker wire, para sabay sabay na ibreak-in yan... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Nov 12, 2003 at 11:07 AM
congrats sa malupit mong setup mk.. velodyne+HK5500+MA B4.. plus DVD25 na lang.. wows..   :o dream setup na..   ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Nov 12, 2003 at 11:27 AM
to boss akyat.. panalo mga ht gears.. sansui wowss.. match sa B4.. baka pede mo kaming maing boarder ni rogie.. ortigas lang kami work.. pag wala kang makasamang makinig at manood.. lagi kaming available.. hehehehe  ;D basta me pizza ulit ha..  :D ganda ng MS+7300..

sensya na po medyo OT:
pssst sebman, ortigas pala kayo ni rogie??  sige pre pwede tambayan place ko pag hindi ako "busy"  ;)
isa lang requirement kelangan iinom ng beer hehehe  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Nov 12, 2003 at 11:31 AM
sebman,

Thanks bro, actually I have that in mind un DVD25 kaya lang may lalabas na bago (Special edition yata na super slim ang HK) im not sure pa of the model.  Kaya patience lang, im sure its worth it.

 
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Nov 12, 2003 at 01:24 PM
sensya na po medyo OT:
pssst sebman, ortigas pala kayo ni rogie??  sige pre pwede tambayan place ko pag hindi ako "busy"  ;)
isa lang requirement kelangan iinom ng beer hehehe  ;D

OT din..  ;D  ;D thanks akyatbundok.. ang dali naman pala ng requirement sir.. basta ba sagot mo din beer e.. heheehe joke only.. cge akyat minsan dadayuhin ka namin ni rogie.. magsasama dn ba kami ng ka-table natin habang umiinom ng beer?  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Nov 12, 2003 at 01:28 PM
sebman,

Thanks bro, actually I have that in mind un DVD25 kaya lang may lalabas na bago (Special edition yata na super slim ang HK) im not sure pa of the model.  Kaya patience lang, im sure its worth it.

 

wows mk.. our fellow HK fanatics would surely wait for this model... cgurado mag-mumura nyan ang dvd25..  :D  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Nov 12, 2003 at 01:35 PM
sebman,

Im not sure kung mag mumura un DVD25 but as per reliable source, the new model would be the same range as DVD25.  I'll keep you guys posted pag na confirm ko na.  Intriguing noh!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 12, 2003 at 02:06 PM
MK,

Congrats on your B4!!! ganda yan sir!! value for money tapos new dvd player from HK wowow!! da best talaga. 8) 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 12, 2003 at 02:18 PM
I got to audition the B2s the other night at Spectra.  Used an NAD C320BEE and a 521i.  Played Tony Bennet/KD Lang (best sounding cd), Cristopher Cross (worst sounding cd), and Metallica-Black (to check for rock music compatibility).  Here are my listening notes:

1.)  This combo cannot save a badly recorded cd (yes, I still have hope).  Cristopher still sounded like his balls were being squeezed and highs (aplenty in this cd) are still very piercing (I use this adjective instead of harsh because I feel my ears are being pierced when I listen to this cd).

2.)  Mids even with speakers not broken in still sounded immaculate.  Hints of imaging potential are discernable. (can't be sure since Spectra has a terrible auditioning area.)

3.)  The bass I got was not what I was expecting.  Almost non-existent.  BUT, after swapping out with an pair of LX2002s, I can safely conclude that this is the fault of the open audition area and the drivers not being broken in.  I came to this conclusion since in this setting the B2s sounded just like the JBLs with Metallica playing.  I have heard the JBLs in a better setting using the same cd and bass was great.

I would have walked away with the pair but since they did not sound good this particular instance I could not buy based on potential.  I was going over the misis's head on this so the buy had better be worth the endless explanations that was to follow.  I'm afraid it was not, AT THIS INSTANCE.  I wish I had more time to go to a dealer with a better listening area and broken in speakers.  Since I had to go home the following morning, the B2s or B4s (might as well go for them since I have more time to save) would have to wait.  Man, I envy you guys.

archangel,

bro, the b2s really sound like that out of the box. the highs medyo harsh, the mids though distinct a bit muddled and the bass flat and stiff, parang the speakers are holding back. i've had my b2s for 5 days pa lang and i can definitely say that the sound has improved already. the bass is a lot smoother and deeper, the highs cleaner and no longer harsh as before and the mids are really detailed na but am still expecting for the sound to improve. another thing i noticed about them is that i cannot hear any resonance, walang dagdag na sound. they have that "in-your-face" sound, no added noise. im breaking them in at home as we speak (face-to-face break-in).

by the way, which part of the visayas you from? am from iloilo bro :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 12, 2003 at 02:20 PM
Pinsan skeeter,

bili na din ng center para complete na yun 3 front speaker mo sir!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 12, 2003 at 02:26 PM
archangel,

bro, the b2s really sound like that out of the box. the highs medyo harsh, the mids though distinct a bit muddled and the bass flat and stiff, parang the speakers are holding back. i've had my b2s for 5 days pa lang and i can definitely say that the sound has improved already. the bass is a lot smoother and deeper, the highs cleaner and no longer harsh as before and the mids are really detailed na but am still expecting for the sound to improve. another thing i noticed about them is that i cannot hear any resonance, walang dagdag na sound. they have that "in-your-face" sound, no added noise. im breaking them in at home as we speak (face-to-face break-in).

by the way, which part of the visayas you from? am from iloilo bro :)

yup, these speakers reveal the true sound of your system... no coloration of sound...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 12, 2003 at 02:34 PM
Pinsan skeeter,

bili na din ng center para complete na yun 3 front speaker mo sir!!
pre hans,

yup!!! thats my next target, siguro pag dumating yung christmas bonus, hehehe. which surrounds should i get? am thinking wharf 8.1s na lang since surround lang naman.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 12, 2003 at 02:35 PM
Cousin skeeter,

8.1 is the best pa rin sir fronts or surround pwede!! ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 12, 2003 at 02:49 PM
pre hans,

yup!!! thats my next target, siguro pag dumating yung christmas bonus, hehehe. which surrounds should i get? am thinking wharf 8.1s na lang since surround lang naman.

ayos yan, ganda ng B centre....  ;D

try to enjoy 2 ch stereo, ok na ok yan...

im also planning to get 8.1 for surrounds na lang so i can save up for the hk dvd player...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 12, 2003 at 02:53 PM
by the way, does the 8.1 have bass ports at the back? pwede ba ma wall mount?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 12, 2003 at 02:57 PM
cousin skeeter,

8.1 sa front yun port nga so no problem sa wall placement kung hang mo sa wall better get a bracket btw yun 8.1 walang holes for the bracket.. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Nov 12, 2003 at 02:58 PM
problem with diamond 8s, they are rear ported.  they tend to get boomy when placed near corners or walls.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Nov 12, 2003 at 02:59 PM
problem with diamond 8s, they are rear ported.  they tend to get boomy when placed near corners or walls.

oops, crystals pala yung rear ported, sorry ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 12, 2003 at 03:03 PM
Kimpao,

Sir di ba 8.1 sa front yun port??? hehehehe yun 8.3 and 8.4 lang ata back... kindly correct me i maybe wrong??  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Nov 12, 2003 at 03:49 PM
Kimpao,

Sir di ba 8.1 sa front yun port??? hehehehe yun 8.3 and 8.4 lang ata back... kindly correct me i maybe wrong??  :D

oo nga ;D!. mag-kamukhang magkamukha kasi sila ng itsura ng crystal 10  lalo na pag nakalagay yung grills. hehehehe ;D my mistake.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Nov 12, 2003 at 04:50 PM
Guys,

How much ba ang 8.1? :) :) :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 12, 2003 at 05:06 PM
pre hans,

yup!!! thats my next target, siguro pag dumating yung christmas bonus, hehehe. which surrounds should i get? am thinking wharf 8.1s na lang since surround lang naman.

having recently purchased the wh-2 center and surround package - i am now partial to dipoles for surround speakers but only for movies

for music , i like 2 channel stereo, sometimes logic7 on the HK  :)

my opinion  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 12, 2003 at 05:20 PM
for me nothing beats 2-channel stereo but when i play soft music, specially at night, i use logic 7 too :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 13, 2003 at 08:43 AM
Cousin skeeter,

Yes to that sir.. 2 channels pa rin  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 13, 2003 at 10:17 AM
hk/ma bros,

what subwoofer are you using now? what do you think would be the best BUDGET sub to pair with hk/ma? am empasizing budget ksi cant afford tayo sa mga rel and velodyne  ;D ;D ;D. to be used 50% music 50% movies. although for most of my music, the bass of the b2s are good enough for me, there are some recordings na mahina talaga ang bass and need subwoofer reinforcement
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 13, 2003 at 10:41 AM
Cousin skeeter,

OT..Custom made sub by Anthony & Mel.. value for money pre.. HT or Music OK 8) 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Nov 13, 2003 at 10:52 AM
Cousin skeeter,

OT..Custom made sub by Anthony & Mel.. value for money pre.. HT or Music OK 8) 8)

Hans,

OT... I'm so excited.....ahehehehehe ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 13, 2003 at 11:14 AM
Kimpao,

Sir I'll be there 12pm kita kits sir.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Nov 13, 2003 at 11:17 AM
sir hans,

baka mga 1 na ako since i'll be comming from ortigas pa. ;D ;D thanks bro!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 13, 2003 at 11:28 AM
Cousin skeeter,

OT..Custom made sub by Anthony & Mel.. value for money pre.. HT or Music OK 8) 8)

yup pre, i went through their pics. kevlar cones na pala ginagamit nila. diba most budget subs hindi kevlar? anyway asked nirv for his prices.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Nov 13, 2003 at 11:56 AM
Kimpao,

Sir I'll be there 12pm kita kits sir.

ano ito scouting nang integrated power amp SANSUI hehehehehhe ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: yukon on Nov 13, 2003 at 01:54 PM
i'm using the bigger ones...i don't know if you can also see, i also use 2 sets of plumb bobs sa CD player...thanks!  8)

superman,
ito na yata yong imported version ng "hulog"...
galing to sa eichmann they call it the "topper"....

(http://www.eichmanncables.com/images/single_topper.gif)

(http://www.eichmanncables.com/images/topper_in_use.gif)

(http://www.eichmanncables.com/images/topper_in_situ2.gif)

we can visit their site at http://www.eichmanncables.com/topper/index.html
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 13, 2003 at 03:03 PM
bro,

i don't know if they have the same function as the "hulog"...i think these would prevent jitters, etc. (i may be wrong)...if you're interested in these, bro...the best person to contact is arnoldc, he's the eichmann guru...thanks bro...pero, i'll consider these...thanks!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 14, 2003 at 10:16 AM
Kimpao,

Sir I'll be there 12pm kita kits sir.

uy...uy, alam ko yan... heheheh
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 14, 2003 at 10:21 AM
James,

We already got the Scott hehehe kaya idol ko na si Kimpao heheheh OT..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 14, 2003 at 10:26 AM
James,

We already got the Scott hehehe kaya idol ko na si Kimpao heheheh OT..

ok ah... heheheh ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Nov 14, 2003 at 11:06 AM
mga guys,

I finally have my B4 & im really impress of its performance, kaya lng nalulungkot ako, i might change my center pa huhuhu...  My M&K S125C is very good but pairing it w/ MA/B4, well ayus lng, kaya lng d sila timbre match & parang kalat un imaging nga. Parang d nya masabayan un B4. (Not sure kung tama un term) So most probably I have to down grade my center to Bronze center, gastos nanaman!  Mas match talaga un MA lahat for fronts.

Kaya right now im thinking of selling my M&K center & atlantic  technology rears ko huhuhu... Bahala na!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 14, 2003 at 11:11 AM
mk,


cONGRATS on your B4!! ok lang yun sir you have the money to buy naman :D :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Nov 14, 2003 at 11:16 AM
mk,


cONGRATS on your B4!! ok lang yun sir you have the money to buy naman :D :D

Thanks Hans!

I would like to thank Architectural Audio Nico & Epoy, napa overtime tuloy kayo anyway, its worth it naman dba thanks ulit.  Bronze center wait lang...  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 14, 2003 at 11:17 AM
mga guys,

I finally have my B4 & im really impress of its performance, kaya lng nalulungkot ako, i might change my center pa huhuhu...  My M&K S125C is very good but pairing it w/ MA/B4, well ayus lng, kaya lng d sila timbre match & parang kalat un imaging nga. Parang d nya masabayan un B4. (Not sure kung tama un term) So most probably I have to down grade my center to Bronze center, gastos nanaman!  Mas match talaga un MA lahat for fronts.

Kaya right now im thinking of selling my M&K center & atlantic  technology rears ko huhuhu... Bahala na!

congrats, welcome sa HK/MA club... sori at di ako nakapunta sa archi kase dhil sa rally>>>. >:(

nakwento nga sakin kahapon nila nico tungkol dyan... medyo di nga match...

anyway, baka masanay ka din or bigla magmatch yan... ders always hope.... hehehe



Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: egay1977 on Nov 14, 2003 at 11:26 AM
Mga tol hanga kayo sa monitor audio susme!!
We have tried all the models but we were upset!!!
Side by side comparison nmin sa shop pero marami kming di nagustuhan!! Like center nya ladeback tumunog para kang nakikinig ng may boundery o harang sa harap mo sayang lang gastos nyo dyan!!! Tapos yung fronts nya super bright! Compare lang namin sa yamaha na ns555 layo ng diperencya... hehehe... Try nyo audition with comparison sa ibang brand... yun bang AB comparison...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 14, 2003 at 11:33 AM
egay1977,

Sir thanks for the advice on how to audition speakers.. btw whats your current setup sir??
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: PapaJom on Nov 14, 2003 at 11:39 AM
Egay,

Sir curious ako regards to your AB comparision are both speaker broken in? plan to upgrade my speaker kasi.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kwela5253 on Nov 14, 2003 at 12:01 PM
mga pogi at gwapo! musta na mga MAers? inggit ako sa mga nakapunta sa listening session. matagal na din kumpleto set up ko. B2,BC,and B1 paired with HK2550. wala bang magsosponsor ng listening session malapit dito sa bandang lower antipolo/cainta/marikina area? Gusto ko sana sa bahay namin kaso mabubulabog ang baby ko at mayayari ako kay kumander. :P anyway, pag meron post na lang kayo. thanks mga bro!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Nov 14, 2003 at 12:01 PM
Egay1977,

Share your setup nga naman so that we would know.... ;) ;) ;)Just respect others taste so as not to offend..... 8) 8) 8)

Peace bro..... :D :D :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Nov 14, 2003 at 12:09 PM
Mga tol hanga kayo sa monitor audio susme!!
We have tried all the models but we were upset!!!
Side by side comparison nmin sa shop pero marami kming di nagustuhan!! Like center nya ladeback tumunog para kang nakikinig ng may boundery o harang sa harap mo sayang lang gastos nyo dyan!!! Tapos yung fronts nya super bright! Compare lang namin sa yamaha na ns555 layo ng diperencya... hehehe... Try nyo audition with comparison sa ibang brand... yun bang AB comparison...

bro share mo naman kung pano ka nakining baka naman talagang nasa likod ka kaya ganon?? :D :D then ano po bang ang gamit nyo?AHOO ba or wat? baka talyer naman shop nyo :D :D share naman ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 14, 2003 at 12:10 PM
Mga tol hanga kayo sa monitor audio susme!!
We have tried all the models but we were upset!!!
Side by side comparison nmin sa shop pero marami kming di nagustuhan!! Like center nya ladeback tumunog para kang nakikinig ng may boundery o harang sa harap mo sayang lang gastos nyo dyan!!! Tapos yung fronts nya super bright! Compare lang namin sa yamaha na ns555 layo ng diperencya... hehehe... Try nyo audition with comparison sa ibang brand... yun bang AB comparison...

kanya - kanyang preference lang yan...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 14, 2003 at 12:13 PM
egay,

have auditioned bose, mission, b&w, jbl, mordaunt short, pioneer, kenwood and yamaha speakers but i still prefer the monitor audios. siguro hindi pa broken in ang na test nyo kasi out of the box talagang harsh and bright sya tpos stiff ang bass. mine have improved a lot since i bought them pero am still in the break-in stage. im not saying monitor audios are the best, pero para sa preferences ko, mas nagustuhan ko sila. if the yamahas sound excellent for you, thats great! at least youve found speakers perfect  for you. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 14, 2003 at 12:15 PM
J_albert,

Pre I thought you already bought the amp?? hehehe dadayo kami sa iyoooo.... ;D ;D

James,

Agree kung taste mo eh ok...... ::) ::) and you know what you want.. mahirap yun di marunong.. :P :P
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Nov 14, 2003 at 12:21 PM
J_albert,

Pre I thought you already bought the amp?? hehehe dadayo kami sa iyoooo.... ;D ;D

James,

Agree kung taste mo eh ok...... ::) ::) and you know what you want.. mahirap yun di marunong.. :P :P

di pa ko nakakabili nagdalawang isip ako don sa cnabi ni akyat (tama sya)tsaka medyo mahal dito ....... so baka pier parin basak ko hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 14, 2003 at 12:22 PM
Kwela,

Very nice sir!! btw kung pwede ka sa Nov22 nagaaya si superman.. sa south area naman.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kwela5253 on Nov 14, 2003 at 12:33 PM
hans, gusto ko talaga pumunta kaso medyo may kalayuan from our house. Lower antipolo ako. next time siguro pag meron ngang mabait ;D na magsosponsor malapit sa amin. :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Nov 14, 2003 at 12:42 PM
oissst mga p're ingat kayo sa mga kapre hehe...  ;D

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Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Nov 14, 2003 at 12:46 PM
Mga tol hanga kayo sa monitor audio susme!!
We have tried all the models but we were upset!!!
Side by side comparison nmin sa shop pero marami kming di nagustuhan!! Like center nya ladeback tumunog para kang nakikinig ng may boundery o harang sa harap mo sayang lang gastos nyo dyan!!! Tapos yung fronts nya super bright! Compare lang namin sa yamaha na ns555 layo ng diperencya... hehehe... Try nyo audition with comparison sa ibang brand... yun bang AB comparison...

egay1977,

Pano ka ba mag audition sir? AB comparison?  San shop kaya yan sir? Better yet, share us your current set up para naman malaman namin kung ano preference mo or tase mo.  Baka naman JJFad "Super Sonic" ginamit mong music for audition?  Sa dinami dami kong na audition eh I can say, for its price range eh best yun MA.

Well just me & my other co-leagues here.    
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 14, 2003 at 12:49 PM
akyat,

hehehe. ive never seen a real troll before  ;D ;D ;D OT
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 14, 2003 at 01:03 PM
Mga tol hanga kayo sa monitor audio susme!!
We have tried all the models but we were upset!!!
Side by side comparison nmin sa shop pero marami kming di nagustuhan!! Like center nya ladeback tumunog para kang nakikinig ng may boundery o harang sa harap mo sayang lang gastos nyo dyan!!! Tapos yung fronts nya super bright! Compare lang namin sa yamaha na ns555 layo ng diperencya... hehehe... Try nyo audition with comparison sa ibang brand... yun bang AB comparison...


i'd like to ask what equipment you used when you auditioned the MAs??? i do respect your "opinion" but please make sure that your comments are very constructive...you might end up like the other member here who has banned...anyway, care to share what equipment you used???...and what was your basis for concluding the MA sucks...

if you're telling us that yamaha sounds better...then by all means you can place the "positive" comments in the yamaha thread...

i noticed that this is your 1st post and yet it is already "eye-popping" and "pampataas ng kilay" for MA fans...

again, please do let us know about what equipment you used...baka naman you paired it with a mini-component...or used generic amps found in raon...a konka vcd player (vitamin-enriched)...some stock interconnects, etc...it is better to try it out in different systems/equipment before making any "harsh" judgement...and may i also ask where you audioned the MAs??? i hope because of its popularity and value for money eh hindi pinipirata ang MA...

...can you please enlighten us what you mean by "the fronts of MA are super bright"??? are the yamahas bookshelves or floorstanders???...and may i know what CD you used for the AB???...i'm very curious really on the equipment you used...

you're one lucky guy because you caught my attention...you caught our attention...congrats on your 1st post...you were quite successful in attracting attention...

we will wait for your response...peace!  8)

...might as well join us in our listening sessions for you too see and hear the difference...thanks!  8)

on behalf of all MA fans here in pinoydvd...thanks for your very "helpful" comments...hope to hear from you  SOON 8)

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Nov 14, 2003 at 01:09 PM
I think a lot here have done AB comparisons before making their choices. If you've read through the thread, some have done side by side comparisons with brands like mission and wharfedales. What amps did you use?yamaha? denon? pioneer? hk? nad? rotel? sakura?
and of course its all about preferences, if you hate monitor audio speakers why don't you start your own thread and say how good your yamaha ns555's are, what amplification you are using with those speakers so you can expand the choices of people here so they can also give those speakers a try and do an AB comparison as well. drawing conclusions without proper basis is not a good thing.  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 14, 2003 at 01:11 PM
I think a lot here have done AB comparisons before making their choices. If you've read through the thread, some have done side by side comparisons with brands like mission and wharfedales. What amps did you use?yamaha? denon? pioneer? hk? nad? rotel? sakura?
and of course its all about preferences, if you hate monitor audio speakers why don't you start your own thread and say how good your yamaha ns555's are, what amplification you are using with those speakers so you can expand the choices of people here so they can also give those speakers a try and do an AB comparison as well. drawing conclusions without proper basis is not a good thing.  


you hit it right, bro...i COMPLETELY agree...as i told him, he's very successful in attracting attention...again, CONGRATS to him!  8)


Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 14, 2003 at 01:16 PM
 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*





nice way to start.. ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 14, 2003 at 01:54 PM
gusto lang nya magpasikat kaya ganyan yan... kita mo, tahimik na... wala naman syang magandang basehan...

we should just ignore this guy, sayang na oras natin dyan...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Nov 14, 2003 at 01:55 PM
an effective way to caught all MA lover's attention..  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Nov 14, 2003 at 03:56 PM
Mga tol hanga kayo sa monitor audio susme!!
We have tried all the models but we were upset!!!
Side by side comparison nmin sa shop pero marami kming di nagustuhan!! Like center nya ladeback tumunog para kang nakikinig ng may boundery o harang sa harap mo sayang lang gastos nyo dyan!!! Tapos yung fronts nya super bright! Compare lang namin sa yamaha na ns555 layo ng diperencya... hehehe... Try nyo audition with comparison sa ibang brand... yun bang AB comparison...

If NS555 is that good, I will sell my B2. Why don't you join in at our listening session this coming 22nd, and bring in your equipment?

I've only compared it with mission, psb & ms speakers and i liked the sound characteristics of the ma. Or, I already need an audiometric test because my hearing is already impaired?

Join us, so we can hear your ns555, so we could discover a better speaker. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 14, 2003 at 04:51 PM
If NS555 is that good, I will sell my B2. Why don't you join in at our listening session this coming 22nd, and bring in your equipment?

I've only compared it with mission, psb & ms speakers and i liked the sound characteristics of the ma. Or, I already need an audiometric test because my hearing is already impaired?

Join us, so we can hear your ns555, so we could discover a better speaker. :)



good suggestion...kaya lang di na tayo kakasya eh  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 14, 2003 at 05:16 PM
ako rin mga sir, he caught me serious attention on that post since im in the middle of break in stage pa naman. wawa naman ako layo ko pa, sana maka join din ako sa mga listening sessions nyo guys to hear what are those really great sounding speakers.. :) btw guys, sa 'beyond' ba ang authorized distributors ng MA? i saw some MAB2's on the rear cabinet that has a waranty sealed of beyond innovation, but i checked on the site of MA's and discovered that 'audioworld tech inc' is the distributors of MA here in Phil., don ko po binili MA ko pero walang waranty seal.. ano comment nyo dito mga MA fans?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 14, 2003 at 05:23 PM
ako rin mga sir, he caught me serious attention on that post since im in the middle of break in stage pa naman. wawa naman ako layo ko pa, sana maka join din ako sa mga listening sessions nyo guys to hear what are those really great sounding speakers.. :)


no need to worry, raycor...you've made a very good choice...do not be influenced by others' comments, feedback...what's important is YOU...how YOU want your music...how YOU want your movies sound...

this is a free country, we can always say whatever we want to say...pero mas maganda if merong "basis" di ba???  8)

kaya do not despair, enjoy your MAs...thanks!  8)

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 14, 2003 at 05:37 PM
raycor,

IMHO, the bronze series are the best budget speakers i have heard and auditioned..... like what superman had said, there's no need to worry.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 14, 2003 at 06:00 PM
sir, medyo stiff pa yung bass ng B4 ko but since less than 20hrs pa lang naman ang break in nun so may improvement yun diba sir? ok na ako sa highs nya malinaw kahit nung di pa na break in pero sa bass pa lang ako medyo bitin kasi stiff pa sya. patience pa for how many hours. thank you sir  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 14, 2003 at 06:01 PM
btw guys, sa 'beyond' ba ang authorized distributors ng MA? i saw some MAB2's on the rear cabinet that has a waranty sealed of beyond innovation, but i checked on the site of MA's and discovered that 'audioworld tech inc' is the distributors of MA here in Phil., don ko po binili MA ko pero walang waranty seal.. ano comment nyo dito mga MA fans?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 14, 2003 at 06:02 PM


i already heard the slightly broken-in B4 (at archi audio then) and you might be surprise with the bass, gumagapang bass nyan, akala ko noon naka-on yung sub, gulat nga kami ng kaopisina ko... i forgot the title of the movie, but when there was one particular scene that has a lot of explosions, it simply rock the place...

it really made me think in getting those speakers... ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 14, 2003 at 06:04 PM
sir, medyo stiff pa yung bass ng B4 ko but since less than 20hrs pa lang naman ang break in nun so may improvement yun diba sir? ok na ako sa highs nya malinaw kahit nung di pa na break in pero sa bass pa lang ako medyo bitin kasi stiff pa sya. patience pa for how many hours. thank you sir  :)


wait 'till you reach the 100th hour...enjoy the break-in period...you'll definitely notice the difference every hour of breaking it in!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 14, 2003 at 06:06 PM
btw guys, sa 'beyond' ba ang authorized distributors ng MA? i saw some MAB2's on the rear cabinet that has a waranty sealed of beyond innovation, but i checked on the site of MA's and discovered that 'audioworld tech inc' is the distributors of MA here in Phil., don ko po binili MA ko pero walang waranty seal.. ano comment nyo dito mga MA fans?

base from what i heard, sa ngayon dalawa ang authorized dealer satin, beyond innovations and audioworld. i think there still resolving who should be the exclusive distributor here...

mine came from archi audio which has a warranty from beyond innovations.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 14, 2003 at 06:06 PM
btw guys, sa 'beyond' ba ang authorized distributors ng MA? i saw some MAB2's on the rear cabinet that has a waranty sealed of beyond innovation, but i checked on the site of MA's and discovered that 'audioworld tech inc' is the distributors of MA here in Phil., don ko po binili MA ko pero walang waranty seal.. ano comment nyo dito mga MA fans?


better check with archi audio...what i know is that audio world and beyond ang authorized...also, make sure to log-in at www.monitoraudio.co.uk and register your speakers...thanks again!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 14, 2003 at 10:01 PM
gusto lang nya magpasikat kaya ganyan yan... kita mo, tahimik na... wala naman syang magandang basehan...

we should just ignore this guy, sayang na oras natin dyan...


james...relax...see a movie...hehehehe!... 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 14, 2003 at 10:11 PM
thanks sir superman, basta may waranty sila yun ang important para in case magkaroon ng problem, saak authorized dealer ang source unlike other items na u dont know refurbished na pala yung binigay sayo.. anyway, thanks again for the comment.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 14, 2003 at 10:20 PM
i already heard the slightly broken-in B4 (at archi audio then) and you might be surprise with the bass, gumagapang bass nyan, akala ko noon naka-on yung sub, gulat nga kami ng kaopisina ko... i forgot the title of the movie, but when there was one particular scene that has a lot of explosions, it simply rock the place...

it really made me think in getting those speakers... ::)


i also heared the broken in B4 bago ako bumili and it really sounds great, napansin ko agad yung bass nya gumapang agad, pero pag bago speakers, di ganon ang response nya na inasahan ko noon kung ano yung tunog sa audition, expect ko rin ang tunog sa bahay, pero di pala, break in pa pala, kakainip lang kasi sir ang tagal..  :)  patience.. patience..

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: levi on Nov 15, 2003 at 12:08 AM
Mga tol hanga kayo sa monitor audio susme!!
We have tried all the models but we were upset!!!
Side by side comparison nmin sa shop pero marami kming di nagustuhan!! Like center nya ladeback tumunog para kang nakikinig ng may boundery o harang sa harap mo sayang lang gastos nyo dyan!!! Tapos yung fronts nya super bright! Compare lang namin sa yamaha na ns555 layo ng diperencya... hehehe... Try nyo audition with comparison sa ibang brand... yun bang AB comparison...

egay1977,

    Just a reminder, please be careful when posting.

mod levi
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: levi on Nov 15, 2003 at 12:09 AM
Raycor,

   So you upgraded your speakers. Congrats! Are you still using the 1803 for the MA? How is it?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: levi on Nov 15, 2003 at 12:25 AM
Just saw his post from another forum. Egay is from Listening in Style Shangrila.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Chocnut on Nov 15, 2003 at 12:29 AM
Just saw his post from another forum. Egay is from Listening in Style Shangrila.

Hmmm...I think I know this guy. ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 15, 2003 at 09:51 AM
Raycor,

As per bass of B4 is concern.. don't dispair dadating yan.. pre you'll have a big big surprise " full bodied" sound yan hehehehe and bass you'll truly love.. so pag 2 channel kahit wla sub pwede.. ;D ;D

From B4 owner po..  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 15, 2003 at 11:20 AM
Raycor,

OT... sir how old is your denon?? just curious
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: nephilim on Nov 18, 2003 at 05:00 PM
I was just wondering if anyone has heard the GR20's?  Unfortunately, I've checked and there aren't any for audition around.  For order lang if ever.  I'm also curious as to how power hungry they can be.  Will a high current 120w amp for instance be able to handle the dynamics of the GR20?  

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 18, 2003 at 05:16 PM
I was just wondering if anyone has heard the GR20's?  Unfortunately, I've checked and there aren't any for audition around.  For order lang if ever.  I'm also curious as to how power hungry they can be.  Will a high current 120w amp for instance be able to handle the dynamics of the GR20?  

Thanks in advance.




got to audition a GR10 at archi audio...used it with a push-pull tube amp...great speakers (although pricey)...i'd like to think that the GR20 can handle a 120w amp...just my 2-cents...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: nephilim on Nov 18, 2003 at 05:28 PM
Thanks superman.  Just worried about it's 6 ohm nominal specifications.  Should i decide to get them, I don't want my amp clipping and god forbid wrecking the speakers.  :-[
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 18, 2003 at 05:58 PM
Thanks superman.  Just worried about it's 6 ohm nominal specifications.  Should i decide to get them, I don't want my amp clipping and god forbid wrecking the speakers.  :-[


stable naman ang impedance...good luck!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 19, 2003 at 12:09 AM
hi guys,

tagal din napahinga ako sa pinoydvd. I just want to share my experience with my B2.... Day by day, upon hearing them, it always bring a smile to me... ;D i always feel or (hear) the improvement of the sound each passing day... i think its really approaching to its full potential...

minsan, kahit marinig ko yung ibang magagandang set-up, tapos pag-uwi ko, makikinig na ako sa bahay... masaya pa din ako... di talaga pahuhuli... i'm really happy dahil mukhang lilipas na yung SARS ko pagdating sa speakers....

i think that if ever mag-upgrade ako, malaki na yung price difference nung speaker na ipapalit ko (IMO) para ma-exceed yung performance ng B2 ko....

HK/MA all the way!!! ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Nov 19, 2003 at 12:26 AM

i think that if ever mag-upgrade ako, malaki na yung price difference nung speaker na ipapalit ko (IMO) para ma-exceed yung performance ng B2 ko....

HK/MA all the way!!! ;D

Cguro GOLD series malayo price difference hehehehe

HK\MA pa rin ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 19, 2003 at 12:30 AM
If NS555 is that good, I will sell my B2. Why don't you join in at our listening session this coming 22nd, and bring in your equipment?

I've only compared it with mission, psb & ms speakers and i liked the sound characteristics of the ma. Or, I already need an audiometric test because my hearing is already impaired?

Join us, so we can hear your ns555, so we could discover a better speaker. :)


i went to listening in style (shangrila) the other day to investigate and to hear for myself the sound of the yamaha ns555...

the ns555 is a floorstander, i think 3 way sya kaya nde sya pwede macompare ng apple to apple sa B2... plus the fact nakakabit sya sa yamaha ht equipment... nde pa rin pwede makumpara... matching and everything in it...

i auditioned it, both movie and music... and all i can say (IMHO) is that i'll choose the B2 anytime of the day (kahit gabi o madaling araw)...

kanya-kanyang preference pa din naman... pero MA pa din ako...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 19, 2003 at 08:37 AM
Nephilim,

You won't have any problem driving the GR20... even its 6 ohms... as per tested B4 (91db / 6 ohms ) paired with Scott tube amp 13 watts rms plays music at loud volume maganda!!  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 19, 2003 at 08:40 AM
James,

Pre nice to hear talagang you'll love B2/Hk sir.. same experience also everyday love to hear my setup relaxing talaga.. lalo na after a hard days work.. :D :D ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 19, 2003 at 08:43 AM
James,

Pre nice to hear talagang you'll love B2/Hk sir.. same experience also everyday love to hear my setup relaxing talaga.. lalo na after a hard days work.. :D :D ;)

korek ka jan.  ;D

OT : nagkausap kami ni akyat at ok daw yun... pag-usapan na lang natin kung san at anong oras magkikita.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 19, 2003 at 08:53 AM
James

Ok sir text text..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 19, 2003 at 08:58 AM
to the Monitor Audio tropa...

geko, iceman90a, julsp168, yukon, jvm, hans adriane, akyatbundok, symon, james16, nels76, j_albert22, sir levi, ganjaman, sebman and aeioun

this is OT...please confirm your attendance thru PM...thanks and see you all!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 19, 2003 at 09:05 AM
superman,

sent you pm.  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 19, 2003 at 09:06 AM
MK,

congrats at may B Centre ka na. Nauwi mo na ba kahapon? anyway, malamang magpapalit ka na ng handle ah (from mk to ma) hehehehh  ;D

HK/MA all the way!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 19, 2003 at 10:18 AM
superman,

sent you pm.  ;D


hi james!

yup, got your PM...thanks! answered your PM na rin... 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Nov 19, 2003 at 10:29 AM
MK,

congrats at may B Centre ka na. Nauwi mo na ba kahapon? anyway, malamang magpapalit ka na ng handle ah (from mk to ma) hehehehh  ;D

HK/MA all the way!!!

James16,

Thank you bro, I got na the B Center actually wala sa budget but I had to.  Happy na happy ako at match na match na un fronts ko.  The good thing w/ my B Center eh medyo nagamit na sa Architectural kaya d nako masyado mahihirapan mag break-in.  Natatawa nga si Nico ayaw ko ng naka box at un pinili ko eh un ginagamit nilang pang demo.

Im planning na to sell my M&K speakers para B1 nalang MA all the way na.  Mukang kailangan ko nga mag palit ng call sign to MA hehehe!

Cheers!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 19, 2003 at 10:33 AM
James16,

Thank you bro, I got na the B Center actually wala sa budget but I had to.  Happy na happy ako at match na match na un fronts ko.  The good thing w/ my B Center eh medyo nagamit na sa Architectural kaya d nako masyado mahihirapan mag break-in.  Natatawa nga si Nico ayaw ko ng naka box at un pinili ko eh un ginagamit nilang pang demo.

Im planning na to sell my M&K speakers para B1 nalang MA all the way na.  Mukang kailangan ko nga mag palit ng call sign to MA hehehe!

Cheers!

hey MA, este MK...congrats!

let me know if you're going to sell your MK stuff...i have some friends who might be interested...thanks and enjoy your MA, MK, hehehehehehe!  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Nov 19, 2003 at 10:36 AM
hey MA, este MK...congrats!

let me know if you're going to sell your MK stuff...i have some friends who might be interested...thanks and enjoy your MA, MK, hehehehehehe!  ;D ;D

Superman,

Thank you, regarding my MK, ill let you know.  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 19, 2003 at 10:42 AM
Superman,

Thank you, regarding my MK, ill let you know.  

enjoy, bro!  :D...if you're free, join us in the listening session ha!  8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: geko on Nov 19, 2003 at 10:52 AM
to the Monitor Audio tropa...

geko, iceman90a, julsp168, yukon, jvm, hans adriane, akyatbundok, symon, james16, nels76, j_albert22, sir levi, ganjaman, sebman and aeioun

this is OT...please confirm your attendance thru PM...thanks and see you all!  ;D

supes, confirmed ako sa saturday kahit hindi MA ang speakers ko...  hikbi....   :'(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Nov 19, 2003 at 11:12 AM
superman.. would confirm before saturday.. sabit na lang ako ke hans..  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 19, 2003 at 11:18 AM
Sebman,

Dami na tayo Akyat, james, Nel & me hehehe punta na!!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 19, 2003 at 11:23 AM
supes, confirmed ako sa saturday kahit hindi MA ang speakers ko...  hikbi....   :'(

ok bro...got it...please bring your "new toy"...hehehe!...i'll have mine too, someday...will order soon, bwahahahaha!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 19, 2003 at 11:23 AM
superman.. would confirm before saturday.. sabit na lang ako ke hans..  ;)


no problem, bro!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Nov 19, 2003 at 11:35 AM
Superman,

I will surely enjoy my MA's.  I would like to come on your listening session kaya lng d talaga ako pwede pag weekend eh next time.

Just want to share my B4 experience.  Like James, everyday its getting better & better.  Actually nung dumating un B4 ko eh puro audio pinapakinggan ko. Nag tataka na nga si missis eh sabi nya in-love kaba?  Sabi ko syempre, yes!

Just me...  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 19, 2003 at 11:52 AM
MK,

Make sure na B4 ka in love... and not sa iba hehehe or else outside the house ka pre.. hehehhee  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 19, 2003 at 11:57 AM
mk,

noticed it too. my b2s are sounding better by the day.  ;D

peeps, which would you think would sound better as surrounds for the b2? mission m70 or wharf diamond 8.1. medyo mahal na ang b1 for surrounds ksi. :(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 19, 2003 at 11:59 AM
mk,

noticed it too. my b2s are sounding better by the day.  ;D

peeps, which would you think would sound better as surrounds for the b2? mission m70 or wharf diamond 8.1. medyo mahal na ang b1 for surrounds ksi. :(


bro, if you're really after bang for your buck, why not try the wharfedale WH-2...thanks!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 19, 2003 at 12:07 PM
superman,

thanks bro! was also considering the wh-2, but ive read some negative comments sa wharfedale thread concerning them kasi. anyway, if you were to choose between the m70 and the 8.1 which would you prefer?

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 19, 2003 at 12:14 PM
cousin skeeter,

I'll go 8.1 pero kung may budget M70...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 19, 2003 at 01:10 PM
cousin skeeter,

I'll go 8.1 pero kung may budget M70...

pinsan skeeter,

i agree with hans adriene... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 19, 2003 at 02:04 PM
superman,

thanks bro! was also considering the wh-2, but ive read some negative comments sa wharfedale thread concerning them kasi. anyway, if you were to choose between the m70 and the 8.1 which would you prefer?



i'd probably choose M70...thanks!  8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: geko on Nov 19, 2003 at 02:10 PM
ok bro...got it...please bring your "new toy"...hehehe!...i'll have mine too, someday...will order soon, bwahahahaha!  8)

if i ever get it this friday then i would bring it to the session.  

having another SARS attack?!?  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 19, 2003 at 03:01 PM
if i ever get it this friday then i would bring it to the session.  

having another SARS attack?!?  ;D


di naman...tagal ko na pinag-iisipan...it's a 12db gain...i'm sure it will lessen the "strain" sa amp...thanks!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Nov 19, 2003 at 04:32 PM
just wondering cause i'm having second thoughts. would the nad c320 bee work well with the s2 ?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 19, 2003 at 04:48 PM
wow s2! tsk tsk.hanep!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Nov 19, 2003 at 05:04 PM
he he.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 19, 2003 at 06:15 PM
just wondering cause i'm having second thoughts. would the nad c320 bee work well with the s2 ?

bro,

why don't you do an audition???  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Nov 19, 2003 at 06:25 PM
good idea
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 19, 2003 at 06:34 PM
good idea

try bringing your amp at archi audio...i'm sure they will accomodate you there...thanks!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Nov 19, 2003 at 09:31 PM
kaya yan ng nad tapos bypass mo preamp ng 320bee, then use the wiredstate preamp  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 20, 2003 at 08:23 AM
try bringing your amp at archi audio...i'm sure they will accomodate you there...thanks!  ;D

tamang-tama, i dropped by there last nyt and they were breaking-in yung s2.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 20, 2003 at 08:31 AM
(L)les,

Better bring nga your NAD to be sure na match very accomodating Architectural Audio no problem.. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 20, 2003 at 09:30 AM
tamang-tama, i dropped by there last nyt and they were breaking-in yung s2.


(L)es...pare, tamang-tama...bring it on, hehehe!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 20, 2003 at 10:01 AM
superman,

OT btw.. sssh meron ka ba nun preamp ng wiredstate?? sana meron sa Saturday hehehe..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 20, 2003 at 10:02 AM
hans,

sent you pm.  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 20, 2003 at 10:10 AM
superman,

OT btw.. sssh meron ka ba nun preamp ng wiredstate?? sana meron sa Saturday hehehe..

hi hans...i don't have YET...but i think a fellow member will be bringing his WS preamp...i might get mine this sunday (if my plan pushes thru)...so we will have a chance to listen to the 2A3, WS tube preamp and the S2...thanks!  8)

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 20, 2003 at 10:37 AM
superman,

wish wish wish lang sir hehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Nov 20, 2003 at 02:42 PM
will be getting the S2s tomorrow. if it doesn't work well with the amp eh di palit amp he he  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Nov 20, 2003 at 02:44 PM
will be getting the S2s tomorrow. if it doesn't work well with the amp eh di palit amp he he  :D

wows.. congrats on your S2 Les.. tube amp na kasunod nyan..  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 20, 2003 at 03:15 PM
(L)les,

Mama mia!! ok yan pre S2...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 20, 2003 at 03:22 PM
will be getting the S2s tomorrow. if it doesn't work well with the amp eh di palit amp he he  :D

congrats sa s2.... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Nov 20, 2003 at 04:02 PM
will be getting the S2s tomorrow. if it doesn't work well with the amp eh di palit amp he he  :D

Les,

Congrats on your S2, swabeng swabe yan bro!

Superman,

send you a pm regarding M&K.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 20, 2003 at 04:07 PM
will be getting the S2s tomorrow. if it doesn't work well with the amp eh di palit amp he he  :D

(L)es...good choice...we have the same speakers...what did you get, the black or beech???...you need at least 100hours to really optimize it...good luck and happy listening!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 20, 2003 at 04:08 PM
Les,

Congrats on your S2, swabeng swabe yan bro!

Superman,

send you a pm regarding M&K.

bro, checked my PM...no PM from you...please re-send...thanks ha!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 20, 2003 at 04:23 PM
updates on my b2s.

they've indeed gotten better after two weeks of break-in. the highs have become mellower and the bass smoother yet still deep. i was listening to an earl klugh (acoustic guitar) cd when i got home last night and i thoroughly enjoyed it. very relaxing and took away work stress. very clear and detailed ang sound. you can even notice the subtleties when the fingers of the guitar player move up and down the fretboard.

on a side note, although i would recommed these to anyone looking for great speakers, they may not be for everybody. for me, they sound excellent for pop, jazz, classical, instrumental and orchestra music due to their very flat tonal characteristics and excellent mids. but they might not be for metalheads, grundge & hard rock fans. rock music tends to focus on the extreme highs and lows and if you play it considerably loud, the mids might end up to be too much for your ears with the bass still not enough to your liking. i noticed this when i was playing rock/metal cds (metallica and the like). but anyway, you cant expect rumbling bass from a bookshelf. reason why am hunting for a good sub to max my rock/metal listening experience  :) :) :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Nov 20, 2003 at 04:30 PM
w00h00. i am t00 excited for this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! tomorrow after lunch !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks all for the congrats and to arch audio who let me audition it there, thanks nico and epoy  ;D

sebman ayoko mag tube amp !!!!!!!

raymund i got the black !! idol kita eh, joke lang. peace  :D

actually i wanted to take a risk on the beech (i actually want rosemah but they don't have) but i settled for the black na lang, safer if i wanna sell them again (unless everybody wants the beech color, ha ha ha)
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Post by: james16 on Nov 20, 2003 at 04:36 PM
updates on my b2s.

they've indeed gotten better after two weeks of break-in. the highs have become mellower and the bass smoother yet still deep. i was listening to an earl klugh (acoustic guitar) cd when i got home last night and i thoroughly enjoyed it. very relaxing and took away work stress. very clear and detailed ang sound. you can even notice the subtleties when the fingers of the guitar player move up and down the fretboard.

on a side note, although i would recommed these to anyone looking for great speakers, they may not be for everybody. for me, they sound excellent for pop, jazz, classical, instrumental and orchestra music due to their very flat tonal characteristics and excellent mids. but they might not be for metalheads, grundge & hard rock fans. rock music tends to focus on the extreme highs and lows and if you play it considerably loud, the mids might end up to be too much for your ears with the bass still not enough to your liking. i noticed this when i was playing rock/metal cds (metallica and the like). but anyway, you cant expect rumbling bass from a bookshelf. reason why am hunting for a good sub to max my rock/metal listening experience  :) :) :)

im glad to hear your enjoying your speakers....  ;D

ayos ba combo ng HK/MA...?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Nov 20, 2003 at 04:50 PM
bro, checked my PM...no PM from you...please re-send...thanks ha!  8)

Superman,

I send it na, pls check again tnx!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 20, 2003 at 04:58 PM
im glad to hear your enjoying your speakers....  ;D

ayos ba combo ng HK/MA...?

james,

hk and ma perfect pair! hk provides the power and the b2 delivers the ooomph. dont get me wrong on my post, b2 has very good bass for a bookshelf and i would still choose it over the other speakers ive auditioned. siguro if it were perfect for rock music, it would not have been suitable for other kinds of music. as usual preferences pa rin ang deciding factor. u can't have the best of both worlds  :) :)
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Post by: Digities on Nov 20, 2003 at 05:02 PM
james,

hk and ma perfect pair! hk provides the power and the b2 delivers the ooomph. dont get me wrong on my post, b2 has very good bass for a bookshelf and i would still choose it over the other speakers ive auditioned. siguro if it were perfect for rock music, it would not have been suitable for other kinds of music. as usual preferences pa rin ang deciding factor. u can't have the best of both worlds  :) :)

yes that's very true. hk and ma !!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 20, 2003 at 05:06 PM
HK/MA All the Way!!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 20, 2003 at 05:07 PM
i got the black !! idol kita eh, joke lang. peace  :D

actually i wanted to take a risk on the beech (i actually want rosemah but they don't have) but i settled for the black na lang, safer if i wanna sell them again (unless everybody wants the beech color, ha ha ha)

wanted the rosemah too but unfortunately, it's on order basis...thanks and enjoy!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 20, 2003 at 05:08 PM
Superman,

I send it na, pls check again tnx!

got it na...thanks....sent you a PM too...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 21, 2003 at 07:04 AM
yes that's very true. hk and ma !!

ano sir, today ba ang big day para bumili ng s2 mo? Kukunin mo na ba sa archi audio yan?  ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Nov 21, 2003 at 08:29 AM
ano sir, today ba ang big day para bumili ng s2 mo? Kukunin mo na ba sa archi audio yan?  ::)

go baby go baby go baby go !!
idedeliver ng boy ni hyperaudio yung speakers ngayon after lunch !!  ;D

in all seriousness i can feel my heart beating faster cause of the excitement
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 21, 2003 at 10:15 AM
[L]es,

congrats sa s2, ayos na ayos yan!!!! ;D

cgurado all smile yan, basta 100 hrs ang break-in.... wag mo ihataw agad.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 21, 2003 at 10:49 AM
(L)les,

hehehe ganyan din kami dati..... ;D S2 in my dreams lang siguro B4 ok na sa akin..

cousin Skeeter,

Agree B2 very good for jazz and mellow music but not rock and heavy metal.. but paired it with a Sub hehehe iba na pre..  8) 8) ;D ;D yun B4 ok for both hehehe pero talaga for rock sitll like the sub on hehehe.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Nov 21, 2003 at 11:00 AM
les,

curious lng bro. how much is the S2? bros, asking lang ha, hindi to sars infection. hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 21, 2003 at 11:09 AM
cousin,

S2 around 25 to 27 ata sir
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 21, 2003 at 01:16 PM
les,

curious lng bro. how much is the S2? bros, asking lang ha, hindi to sars infection. hehehe

SRP is Php29,000.00...thanks!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Nov 21, 2003 at 03:42 PM
actually gusto ko dapat b4 pero narinig ko yung s2. s2 na lang he he.

nandito na yung speakers, pinapakinggan ko na !!

what do i do with the warranty card ? do i fill it up and put it in the mail ?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 21, 2003 at 04:02 PM
(L)les,

Warranty card... send it back to hyper so he'll forward it to the supplier.. Beyond innovations??

Congratssssssss!!! 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 21, 2003 at 04:20 PM
actually gusto ko dapat b4 pero narinig ko yung s2. s2 na lang he he.

nandito na yung speakers, pinapakinggan ko na !!

what do i do with the warranty card ? do i fill it up and put it in the mail ?

mine...i registered them on-line...thanks and enjoy!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 21, 2003 at 04:27 PM
Hey Ganjaman is selling his B2's with 29" stands - cheapest package I've seen. baka mas mura pa kaysa mag B1 na brand new?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 21, 2003 at 04:32 PM
Hey Ganjaman is selling his B2's with 29" stands - cheapest package I've seen. baka mas mura pa kaysa mag B1 na brand new?


dre, i agree... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 21, 2003 at 04:48 PM
B2 as surrounds.... hmmmm  :) :) :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 21, 2003 at 05:44 PM
Raycor,

OT... sir how old is your denon?? just curious

Ot, sir mga 4 months used na po, bakit?

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 21, 2003 at 05:52 PM
Raycor,

   So you upgraded your speakers. Congrats! Are you still using the 1803 for the MA? How is it?

sir, ok naman po combo between 1803 and B4 lalo na sa high pero medyo mahina pa bass nya. im still adding some dB's in the bass control to produce the low frequency. sa high nya sir ok sya malinaw at detailed. but im still inthe break in period pa. around 40hrs palang.. :)

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Nov 21, 2003 at 06:39 PM
sir, ok naman po combo between 1803 and B4 lalo na sa high pero medyo mahina pa bass nya. im still adding some dB's in the bass control to produce the low frequency. sa high nya sir ok sya malinaw at detailed. but im still inthe break in period pa. around 40hrs palang.. :)

the manual says 60 hours so 20 hours ka na lang. good luck !  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Nov 22, 2003 at 09:27 AM
ba't ganon. sa brochure at sa site nakasabi 7" woofer, pero nung mineasure ko 6" lang, 7" kasama yung chassis nya. daya !
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 22, 2003 at 09:39 AM
Raycor,

wait lang malapit na hehehe ganyan din B4 ko before the break in hehhee mahina bass pero after nun hehehe magugulat ka sir..

(L)les,

ganun ba?? measure ko nga rin..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 22, 2003 at 01:56 PM
Raycor,

wait lang malapit na hehehe ganyan din B4 ko before the break in hehhee mahina bass pero after nun hehehe magugulat ka sir..

(L)les,

ganun ba?? measure ko nga rin..

raycor,

tama si hans adriene... i heard that na mdeyo broken in, akala mo meron ka ng sub.... gumagapang yung bass...

very very impressive...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 23, 2003 at 04:24 PM
Heard Monitor Audio S2 again.. kaka......











kaka....








ingit si Superman hehehehe :'( :'(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 24, 2003 at 07:16 AM
galing ng s2 ni superman.... superb talaga!!! ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 24, 2003 at 09:54 AM
galing ng s2 ni superman.... superb talaga!!! ;D


thanks james!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 24, 2003 at 09:56 AM
Heard Monitor Audio S2 again.. kaka......











kaka....








ingit si Superman hehehehe :'( :'(

lahat din kayo...kaka...KAKATAWA kayong lahat!  8)...ANG SAYA-SAYA!... 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Nov 24, 2003 at 10:16 AM
superman, maraming salamat for being our gracious host... ganda ng napanalo kong CD!!  what can i say about the S2: inggit ako!!

we were really impressed (and surprised) at the bass slam that these babies can produce.  we started to joke that there must be a hidden sub somewhere in the room.  syempre wala, it was just the 7" woofers.  then there was the magic of vocals when paired with the 2A3 amp.  impressive synergy from source to amp to speakers.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Nov 24, 2003 at 10:24 AM
superman.. unanimous comment.. ganda daw talaga ng setup mo.. balita ko sa mga pumunta don sa listening session.. next time sana makasama ako.. thanks for the cds nga pala..  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: nels76 on Nov 24, 2003 at 10:31 AM
Doon sa mga um-attend ng session last saturday at Superman's place, we have a dedicated thread.

Check this out:

http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=12;action=display;threadid=17761

Nice meeting all the guys there.

New knowledge about Audio setup I gained.

Cheers.

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 24, 2003 at 10:37 AM
superman, maraming salamat for being our gracious host... ganda ng napanalo kong CD!!  what can i say about the S2: inggit ako!!

we were really impressed (and surprised) at the bass slam that these babies can produce.  we started to joke that there must be a hidden sub somewhere in the room.  syempre wala, it was just the 7" woofers.  then there was the magic of vocals when paired with the 2A3 amp.  impressive synergy from source to amp to speakers.

thanks pare...i'll plan another session...thanks for joining...it's been a pleasure!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 24, 2003 at 10:38 AM
superman.. unanimous comment.. ganda daw talaga ng setup mo.. balita ko sa mga pumunta don sa listening session.. next time sana makasama ako.. thanks for the cds nga pala..  ;)


no problem, bro!  8)

thanks also for the very nice comments...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 24, 2003 at 10:39 AM
Doon sa mga um-attend ng session last saturday at Superman's place, we have a dedicated thread.

Check this out:

http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=12;action=display;threadid=17761

Nice meeting all the guys there.

New knowledge about Audio setup I gained.

Cheers.



glad to know that, nels!

thanks!  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 24, 2003 at 10:51 AM
Superman,

Up to now the sound hunted me... inggit akooo!!
S2 and 2A3. 8) 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Nov 24, 2003 at 11:06 AM
It made my current set sound thin, after hearing Superman's set.  :-[ sigh

Anyway, I'm near Superman's so I can always drop by his place to listen again to his excellent setup. Superman, can I? :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 24, 2003 at 11:26 AM
Superman,

Up to now the sound hunted me... inggit akooo!!
S2 and 2A3. 8) 8)


naku, ok lang yan...you can donate to me your HK 5500...i accept donations...then bili ka ng tubong bastos and tube pre-amp...merry christmas, bro!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 24, 2003 at 11:27 AM
It made my current set sound thin, after hearing Superman's set.  :-[ sigh

Anyway, I'm near Superman's so I can always drop by his place to listen again to his excellent setup. Superman, can I? :)

no problem, as long as i'm home...will text you...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 24, 2003 at 12:34 PM
superman,

Wag wag hehehehe love ko yun Hk5500 ko.. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edboy7 on Nov 24, 2003 at 03:58 PM
well im a potential b2 buyer pero di ko alam kung ano ang uunahain ung ws pre amp ba or b2? ???....hello supes! :D....sana magkaron ulit ng audition at your place para makaranas naman ako ng isang makatindig balahibong pakikini ;Dg....taga san pedro po ako..... 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edboy7 on Nov 24, 2003 at 03:59 PM
well im a potential b2 buyer pero di ko alam kung ano ang uunahain ung ws pre amp ba or b2? ???....hello supes! :D....sana magkaron ulit ng audition at your place para makaranas naman ako ng isang makatindig balahibong pakikinig. :D...taga san pedro po ako..... 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 24, 2003 at 04:12 PM
well im a potential b2 buyer pero di ko alam kung ano ang uunahain ung ws pre amp ba or b2? ???....hello supes! :D....sana magkaron ulit ng audition at your place para makaranas naman ako ng isang makatindig balahibong pakikinig. :D...taga san pedro po ako..... 8)

IMO kung wala ka pang speakers, yun muna...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 24, 2003 at 04:30 PM
well im a potential b2 buyer pero di ko alam kung ano ang uunahain ung ws pre amp ba or b2? ???....hello supes! :D....sana magkaron ulit ng audition at your place para makaranas naman ako ng isang makatindig balahibong pakikinig. :D...taga san pedro po ako..... 8)

hi edboy7!

i'm glad you're interested in the B2 and the WS preamp...i suggest you start with speakers first...the B2 is an excellent starter speakers...for its price, it worth it!...re: audition, i'm afraid i will be very busy in the coming weeks...but who knows, baka we can squeeze it in kahit sandali lang...malapit ka lang naman pala eh...anyway, send me your contact number thru PM...makatindig-balahibong pakikinig???...that depends on you, bro...thanks!  8)

i'll try to schedule another listening session...i'll let you know if ever...thanks again!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 24, 2003 at 05:11 PM
edboy,

Sir better buy speaker muna hehhee tapos preamp naman..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edboy7 on Nov 24, 2003 at 05:55 PM
edboy,

Sir better buy speaker muna hehhee tapos preamp naman..

 ok....all your suggestions are very well taken ;D...sana umabot pa ako sa initial price ng ws pre amp.... ;D...thanks guys!!!! ;)

sent u a pm superman! :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Nov 24, 2003 at 06:02 PM
bili na ho kayo !! sulit naman e  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Nov 24, 2003 at 06:07 PM
actually sulit na sulit s2 ko. kahit na mas mahina yung bass kaysa sa luma kong aaudio. iba yung sq, sobrang claro ng lahat ng words, sobrang detailed and sobrang transparent. now if only i had some money to buy those qed silver anniversary cables.  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 24, 2003 at 06:08 PM

 ok....all your suggestions are very well taken ;D...sana umabot pa ako sa initial price ng ws pre amp.... ;D...thanks guys!!!! ;)

sent u a pm superman! :D


answered your PM already... 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Nov 24, 2003 at 06:09 PM
did i mention the smoothness ? the music just slides !  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 24, 2003 at 06:21 PM
did i mention the smoothness ? the music just slides !  ;D

did you try to move your speakers nearer the wall???  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Nov 25, 2003 at 09:27 AM
did you try to move your speakers nearer the wall???  8)

yeah why ? they're approximately 21 inches away from the rear wall.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Nov 25, 2003 at 11:17 AM
james16, confirmed na ba dadalhin mo yung B2 sa sabado??  yehey!!  can't wait to hear it...  i bet it will be a great match with the sansui amp + WS preamp.  if you liked the bass of the kenwood, you'll like the sansui even more.  mas mabigat ang bass.  sayang lang hindi ko nadala dahil sa bigat hehe.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 25, 2003 at 11:45 AM
roger,

text me sir what time tayo... lapit na pala..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 25, 2003 at 11:46 AM
james16, confirmed na ba dadalhin mo yung B2 sa sabado??  yehey!!  can't wait to hear it...  i bet it will be a great match with the sansui amp + WS preamp.  if you liked the bass of the kenwood, you'll like the sansui even more.  mas mabigat ang bass.  sayang lang hindi ko nadala dahil sa bigat hehe.

tuloy, basta meron kind person na tutulong sakin sa pagdala at pag-uwi ng B2 ko. dalin ko na din yung HK ko kung saka-sakali... ;D

HK/MA All the Way!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 25, 2003 at 11:55 AM
James,

pssst ako bahala basta wala meeting sa office...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 25, 2003 at 12:53 PM
James,

pssst ako bahala basta wala meeting sa office...

ayos....  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 25, 2003 at 01:00 PM
mk,

musta na b4 at b centre mo? nakabili ka na ba ng b1 at dvd25... balita ko may plano ka na ayon sa reliable source ko... heheheh  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Nov 25, 2003 at 01:07 PM
mk,

musta na b4 at b centre mo? nakabili ka na ba ng b1 at dvd25... balita ko may plano ka na ayon sa reliable source ko... heheheh  ;D  ;D  ;D

wow :o practically bagong setup yan bro except for the AVR. congrats  :D :D :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Nov 25, 2003 at 01:12 PM
tuloy, basta meron kind person na tutulong sakin sa pagdala at pag-uwi ng B2 ko. dalin ko na din yung HK ko kung saka-sakali... ;D

HK/MA All the Way!!!

ayos ;D wala nang urungan ito sa sabado ;D ung WS preamp tuloy tuloy ang break-in para lutong luto! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 25, 2003 at 01:23 PM
ayos ;D wala nang urungan ito sa sabado ;D ung WS preamp tuloy tuloy ang break-in para lutong luto! ;D ;D ;D

yehey!!!!  ;D yehey!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Nov 25, 2003 at 01:31 PM
wows.. oks yan.. mapapakinggan natin yung WS preamp.. connected sa cd-in port ng HK..  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Nov 25, 2003 at 01:35 PM
mk,

musta na b4 at b centre mo? nakabili ka na ba ng b1 at dvd25... balita ko may plano ka na ayon sa reliable source ko... heheheh  ;D  ;D  ;D

James16,

Ayuz na ayuz! Parang alak, habang tumatagal lalong gumaganda!  Im more inclind in audio, simula ng mag MA ako pero syempre once in a while movies din.

Regarding sa DVD25 pag nabenta ko un M&K speakers ko, shoot, pag hindi wala?  M&K speakers kayo dyan mga brods! B1, well sakana siguro for rears, next year. Teka malapit na un ha! hehehehe....


Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: nephilim on Nov 25, 2003 at 01:40 PM
Has anyone heard the GR20's in action?  I'm curious as to the sonic differences between the GR20 and the S8/S10.  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 25, 2003 at 02:04 PM
James16,

Ayuz na ayuz! Parang alak, habang tumatagal lalong gumaganda!  Im more inclind in audio, simula ng mag MA ako pero syempre once in a while movies din.

Regarding sa DVD25 pag nabenta ko un M&K speakers ko, shoot, pag hindi wala?  M&K speakers kayo dyan mga brods! B1, well sakana siguro for rears, next year. Teka malapit na un ha! hehehehe....




tamang-tama analogy, parang alak ang MA speakers... habang tumatagal lalo sumasarap... ;D ganyan din epek sakin, mas madalas ang audio kesa video... ;D ;D ;D

kelangan pala mabenta na m&k spkrs para dvd25, pero im sure maraming intersado dyan sa pkrs mo...

lapit na nga ang next yr, malapit ka na mag B1... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 25, 2003 at 02:07 PM
Has anyone heard the GR20's in action?  I'm curious as to the sonic differences between the GR20 and the S8/S10.  

i heard yung GR10 sa archi audio, very-very nice.... ;D

nde ko pa nakikita in action yung GR20/S8/S10...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: nephilim on Nov 25, 2003 at 02:42 PM
Thanks James.  I'm really torn on what speakers to upgrade to.  I'm looking at 4 brands.  On the side of MA, I'm thinking of the S8 or S10.  Of course the GR20 is a consideration. Only problem is, I don't want to shell out that much dough if I can't even audition them.  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 25, 2003 at 02:47 PM
Thanks James.  I'm really torn on what speakers to upgrade to.  I'm looking at 4 brands.  On the side of MA, I'm thinking of the S8 or S10.  Of course the GR20 is a consideration. Only problem is, I don't want to shell out that much dough if I can't even audition them.  


no problem, and your right, iba talaga kapag na-audition mo and also kung match sa gears mo...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 25, 2003 at 05:00 PM
Has anyone heard the GR20's in action?  I'm curious as to the sonic differences between the GR20 and the S8/S10.  


hi!...just my two-cents...since you're after floorstanders...why not try the S6??/

i think master hyperaudio has one available...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Nov 25, 2003 at 06:42 PM
Thanks James.  I'm really torn on what speakers to upgrade to.  I'm looking at 4 brands.  On the side of MA, I'm thinking of the S8 or S10.  Of course the GR20 is a consideration. Only problem is, I don't want to shell out that much dough if I can't even audition them.  


try to audition the different MAs at audioworld- sgt. alcaraz nr cor banaue. last time i went there they have plenty of MAs on display.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Nov 25, 2003 at 10:14 PM
sa wakas mapapakinggan na natin sa sabado yong HK/MA plus WS tube pre amp magdadala ako maraming tissue dahil maraming maiiyak wowww ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 26, 2003 at 06:43 AM
ano kaya tunog ng HK receiver + Monitor audio B2 + Wiredstate pre-amp?

(http://www.cuteful.hytekhosting.com/uploads/hk&b2.JPG)

CURIOUS KA NO?????

Abangan ang reviews from last night....
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpOy on Nov 26, 2003 at 09:55 AM
eh guys has anyone audition MA Bronze b2 on HT receiver like yamaha?

we know na kasi na patok ang b2 sa music receiver like HK and Denon.

thanks in advance
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Nov 26, 2003 at 11:14 AM
eh guys has anyone audition MA Bronze b2 on HT receiver like yamaha?

we know na kasi na patok ang b2 sa music receiver like HK and Denon.

thanks in advance

bro, suggest audition mo pareho sa spectra coz dala nila both brands
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpOy on Nov 27, 2003 at 07:49 AM
yup bro i did, mas detailed ang yammy sa highs/mid
yung HK naman warm and sound, medyo mahihirapan yung HK sa sala ko kaya i opted na sa yammy

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mdsaint3 on Nov 27, 2003 at 08:02 AM
yup bro i did, mas detailed ang yammy sa highs/mid
yung HK naman warm and sound, medyo mahihirapan yung HK sa sala ko kaya i opted na sa yammy



mahihirapan ang hk? mas mahina ang power???
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 27, 2003 at 08:08 AM
yup bro i did, mas detailed ang yammy sa highs/mid
yung HK naman warm and sound, medyo mahihirapan yung HK sa sala ko kaya i opted na sa yammy



congrats with your yammy, nakapag-decide ka na ba kung MA na kukunin mong speakers...

ano bang model ng yammy kinuha mo? and what model of hk ang tinest mo at nasabi na mahihirapan sa sala nyo?

like what mdsaint3 asked : mahihirapan ang hk? mas mahina ang power???
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpOy on Nov 27, 2003 at 09:00 AM
nothing against the HK, ganda nga ng warm soothing sound lalo ng yung demo disc na ginamit,
my criteria kasi is for home theater 80% and 20%music,

very detailed yung high ng yammy lalo yung percussion demo disc na nilagay

nga pala i bought the yammy 440 for 14k flat

b2 is also perfect for the yammy imho

peace!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 27, 2003 at 09:18 AM
nothing against the HK, ganda nga ng warm soothing sound lalo ng yung demo disc na ginamit,
my criteria kasi is for home theater 80% and 20%music,

very detailed yung high ng yammy lalo yung percussion demo disc na nilagay

nga pala i bought the yammy 440 for 14k flat

b2 is also perfect for the yammy imho

peace!

well, ok lang yan (and that was your set criteria, at least alam mo na hinahanap na sound) ... basta HT ok ang yammy... at saka mura sya compared to hk i think... mukhang kahit anong receiver pwede ang MA speakers... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 27, 2003 at 09:56 AM
for the CURIOUS ones... check out the pix and review here:

http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=10;action=display;threadid=17630
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 27, 2003 at 03:07 PM
for the CURIOUS ones... check out the pix and review here:

http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=10;action=display;threadid=17630


nakakapag-isip-isip  ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 27, 2003 at 03:12 PM
James,

Must hear itong Combo HK/MA/WS this Sat at Akyats place..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 27, 2003 at 03:24 PM
James,

Must hear itong Combo HK/MA/WS this Sat at Akyats place..

dapat talaga.... mukhang matindi yan... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 27, 2003 at 03:34 PM
James,

Paano yan pag malupit di HK/MA/WS all the way na!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 27, 2003 at 03:42 PM
James,

Paano yan pag malupit di HK/MA/WS all the way na!!!

korek ka jan.... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Nov 27, 2003 at 04:30 PM
mga pren, eto gusto ko gawin sa listening session:

B2 and HK (with WS preamp vs. straight connect)
- first, i wanna hear the MA/HK combo!!  also we can test the WS preamp with a receiver w/o main ins.  i think the tricky part here is finding the right volume level on the WS preamp so that you can control the volume on the receiver with remote.  james16 also told me he wants to hear how a DVD-Audio and SACD would sound on his HK.  siguro bro iniisip mo bumili ng multi-format player tulad ng pioneer 667A.

B2 and sansui power amp (WS preamp vs. MF preamp)
- my pioneer dvd player has 2 audio outs, and my sansui integrated amp has 2 main ins.  its a perfect setup for comparing 2 preamps -- you have the same source, same amp & same speakers...  sana lang we can have the same interconnects.  eto yung sinasabi kong Barrera vs. Pacquiao.

WS preamp and sansui power amp (B2 vs. 902)
- this is mainly to satisfy my curiosity.  i want to hear how the B2 differs from my 902 coz i'm still on the lookout for speakers in my soon-to-be pure audio setup.  the B2 and a few others are on my list of candidates.  i expect the B2 to be better but i just need to compare it to a reference that i'm familiar with.  later on if i compare my 902 to another speaker i might be able to estimate how it compares to the B2.

kayo ba sir, ano gusto niyo mapakinggan?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Philander on Nov 27, 2003 at 04:53 PM
Saan po ba yang listening session? Maybe I can bring with me my 667A.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 27, 2003 at 05:12 PM
mga pren, eto gusto ko gawin sa listening session:

B2 and HK (with WS preamp vs. straight connect)
- first, i wanna hear the MA/HK combo!!  also we can test the WS preamp with a receiver w/o main ins.  i think the tricky part here is finding the right volume level on the WS preamp so that you can control the volume on the receiver with remote.  james16 also told me he wants to hear how a DVD-Audio and SACD would sound on his HK.  siguro bro iniisip mo bumili ng multi-format player tulad ng pioneer 667A.

B2 and sansui power amp (WS preamp vs. MF preamp)
- my pioneer dvd player has 2 audio outs, and my sansui integrated amp has 2 main ins.  its a perfect setup for comparing 2 preamps -- you have the same source, same amp & same speakers...  sana lang we can have the same interconnects.  eto yung sinasabi kong Barrera vs. Pacquiao.

WS preamp and sansui power amp (B2 vs. 902)
- this is mainly to satisfy my curiosity.  i want to hear how the B2 differs from my 902 coz i'm still on the lookout for speakers in my soon-to-be pure audio setup.  the B2 and a few others are on my list of candidates.  i expect the B2 to be better but i just need to compare it to a reference that i'm familiar with.  later on if i compare my 902 to another speaker i might be able to estimate how it compares to the B2.

kayo ba sir, ano gusto niyo mapakinggan?

kelangan lang maconvince si nels76 na ipadala samin yung 912 nya sa sat. (nangangamba na baka madamage daw speakers nya kapag andun na, mabunggo or magasgasan daw)  ;D

sana makasama sya at wag na pumasok, nakakasira ng pagbabarkada at listening session yang pagpasok eh... ;D ;D

gusto ko din sana marinig yung Hk/MA na ibang cable ang gamit... bka mas maganda pa...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 27, 2003 at 05:13 PM
Saan po ba yang listening session? Maybe I can bring with me my 667A.

sa ortigas po, malapit sa galleria... kelangan din ng interconnects for dvd-audio eh. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Philander on Nov 27, 2003 at 05:26 PM
... kelangan din ng interconnects for dvd-audio eh. ;D

Naku, yan ang wala ako, mas mahal pa yan sa DVD player...  :P  :o
 I only have Php 30 worth of RCA cables.  :'(  :'(  :-X  :-[  :-\
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Nov 27, 2003 at 05:29 PM
Saan po ba yang listening session? Maybe I can bring with me my 667A.

philander, sa ortigas center malapit lang sa robinson... meron ako 733A pero curious ako dyan sa 667A mo maganda ang presyo!  kung sakali mas ok kaya yan sa CD player?  at least may flexibility pa maglagay ng TV.

OT na yata... basta finally mapapakinggan ko na rin ang B2 sa sabado.  sana madala mo james16!

additional item for testing pala.... compare natin ang MF x10-d vs. WS preamp.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 27, 2003 at 05:34 PM

OT na yata... basta finally mapapakinggan ko na rin ang B2 sa sabado.  sana madala mo james16!

walang problema basta may tutulog magdala...  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 27, 2003 at 05:40 PM
mga sir,
    sino po sa inyo owner ng B4? i want to hear sana your set up pag nagpunta ako ng manila. medyo nabibitin kasi ako sa B4 ko, stiff ang bass nya. more or less 50hrs na sya na broken in face to face speaker method. diba mas mabilis ang pag break in pag ganon? di naman po siguro mahina ang receiver ko which is 1803? what do you think mga sir? or kulang pa ba yung hours? inip na ako.. :'(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 27, 2003 at 05:48 PM
mga sir,
    sino po sa inyo owner ng B4? i want to hear sana your set up pag nagpunta ako ng manila. medyo nabibitin kasi ako sa B4 ko, stiff ang bass nya. more or less 50hrs na sya na broken in face to face speaker method. diba mas mabilis ang pag break in pag ganon? di naman po siguro mahina ang receiver ko which is 1803? what do you think mga sir? or kulang pa ba yung hours? inip na ako.. :'(

si mr. hans adriene ang owner ng HK 5500 and B4... can't comment about your receiver kasi di ko pa narinig yang model na yan eh... also cable and cd also cud be the cause...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Nov 27, 2003 at 06:15 PM
sa ortigas po, malapit sa galleria... kelangan din ng interconnects for dvd-audio eh. ;D

i will also bring several of my over 10 yr old audio technica interconnnects . pero gusto ko talaga ma-compare ung MS 912 sa MA B2... same class palagay ko  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 28, 2003 at 12:53 AM
si mr. hans adriene ang owner ng HK 5500 and B4... can't comment about your receiver kasi di ko pa narinig yang model na yan eh... also cable and cd also cud be the cause...

thanks sir james16, hope sir hans can give me some help about my situations..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 28, 2003 at 07:27 AM
hans adriene,

congrats pare sa WS pre amp... ngayon mo ba makukuha??? puyatan na naman... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 28, 2003 at 08:41 AM
akyat,

Go go go go.... kahit ano pwede...

James,

Wala pa sir... hope this afternoon..

Raycor,

Text me 0916-7300331 on when your hear in Manila so we can schedule sir..

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 28, 2003 at 08:43 AM
Narayan,

Can't wait to hear your setup... will you bring 914??
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Nov 28, 2003 at 09:21 AM
kayo ba sir, ano gusto niyo mapakinggan?

Akyat,

Di ba may Marantz7300 receiver ka? Baka pwede natin isama para marining ko ang effect ng WS preamp sa marantz.

Doon sa sketch mo, yon bang bldg na nasa corner ng emerald at ortigas?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 28, 2003 at 09:27 AM
TO THE SATURDAY CLUB...

good luck on your WS tube preamp adventure...enjoy the listening session...by the way, sir V_D mentioned to us that sir arnoldc might be joining you??? that's great, free lecture yan i'm sure...

i've got a very hectic sked this saturday and i guess i won't be able to join you (sayang, makikikain pa naman ako...sa food share ko, hans, please take charge  ;D)...

please post your findings kaagad...thanks again and enjoy!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 28, 2003 at 09:32 AM
TO THE SATURDAY CLUB...

good luck on your WS tube preamp adventure...enjoy the listening session...by the way, sir V_D mentioned to us that sir arnoldc might be joining you??? that's great, free lecture yan i'm sure...

i've got a very hectic sked this saturday and i guess i won't be able to join you (sayang, makikikain pa naman ako...sa food share ko, hans, please take charge  ;D)...

please post your findings kaagad...thanks again and enjoy!  ;D

that's good makaksama namin yung "the great" arnold c... at sayang at wala ka superman...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 28, 2003 at 09:56 AM
superman,

Ok yan punta si Sir Arnoldc.. baka daming question about the WS preamp eh masasagot on the spot.. ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Nov 28, 2003 at 11:05 AM
Akyat,

Di ba may Marantz7300 receiver ka? Baka pwede natin isama para marining ko ang effect ng WS preamp sa marantz.

Doon sa sketch mo, yon bang bldg na nasa corner ng emerald at ortigas?

jvm, yup pwede natin isama marantz.  wala din main ins yun eh, so ang options lang ay 7.1, CD or AUX ins.  iba talaga hk5500 ni hans parang separates.  ganun din ba ang NAD?

tama pre, yung nagiisang cement building sa dulo ng emerald nearest ortigas ave.

ayus kasama si arnoldc, pm me na lang sir.

gusto niyo ba mas maaga para makapag-setup?  after lunch pa daw darating si narayan, siya may dala ng preamps.  pa-deliver na lang tayo ng tsibug.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: v0elker on Nov 28, 2003 at 11:16 AM
akyat, yung T752 meron amp inputs (diba mains in eh yung power socket?) for the front three channels, while yung T762 meron amp inputs for all channels.

jvm, yup pwede natin isama marantz.  wala din main ins yun eh, so ang options lang ay 7.1, CD or AUX ins.  iba talaga hk5500 ni hans parang separates.  ganun din ba ang NAD?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 28, 2003 at 11:19 AM
jvm, yup pwede natin isama marantz.  wala din main ins yun eh, so ang options lang ay 7.1, CD or AUX ins.  iba talaga hk5500 ni hans parang separates.  ganun din ba ang NAD?

tama pre, yung nagiisang cement building sa dulo ng emerald nearest ortigas ave.

ayus kasama si arnoldc, pm me na lang sir.

gusto niyo ba mas maaga para makapag-setup?  after lunch pa daw darating si narayan, siya may dala ng preamps.  pa-deliver na lang tayo ng tsibug.


yes, bro...the NAD has a separate AMP IN similar to the HK 5500...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Nov 28, 2003 at 11:41 AM
ayy sori, my mistake... "amp in" is a better term pala, thanks superman & v0elker.

sa mga japanese specs kasi they call an integrated amp a "pre/main" amp, so they call a power amp a "main amp".  kaya tuloy they call the inputs "pre-in" and "main-in".... haaay its a confusing term pala kasi its so similar to "mains-in" which is the power socket.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 28, 2003 at 11:57 AM
Meron ata tayong bagong recruit sa MA club... Audioslave pa ramdam ka sir...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: nels76 on Nov 28, 2003 at 06:46 PM

Excited to hear the MA B2 tomorrow of James 16 connected to Narayan's MF Pre-amp and WS Pre-Amp.

Wow. This is one event that shouldn't be missed.

The B2 bomber is at the Ortigas Area. Alert. Alert.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Nov 28, 2003 at 07:15 PM
anybody tried replacing the stock jumpers with speaker wires of any kind ?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Nov 28, 2003 at 11:35 PM
anybody tried replacing the stock jumpers with speaker wires of any kind ?

i tried this kanina with a spare audiopro that i had lying around ang nipis ng highs !! ano kaya magandang cable gamitin ?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Nov 29, 2003 at 02:54 AM
akyat,



Raycor,



Text me 0916-7300331 on when your hear in Manila so we can schedule sir..




thanks sir hans, i'll call you pag nasa manila na ako, thanks for your concern.. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 29, 2003 at 05:14 AM
i tried this kanina with a spare audiopro that i had lying around ang nipis ng highs !! ano kaya magandang cable gamitin ?

dapat Sir, putol ng speaker wire na gamit mo ang gamitin mo na jumper...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 29, 2003 at 07:30 AM
jvm, yup pwede natin isama marantz.  wala din main ins yun eh, so ang options lang ay 7.1, CD or AUX ins.  iba talaga hk5500 ni hans parang separates.  ganun din ba ang NAD?

tama pre, yung nagiisang cement building sa dulo ng emerald nearest ortigas ave.

ayus kasama si arnoldc, pm me na lang sir.

gusto niyo ba mas maaga para makapag-setup?  after lunch pa daw darating si narayan, siya may dala ng preamps.  pa-deliver na lang tayo ng tsibug.

GUYS, might be able to drop by kahit sandali...so hans, akin ulit ang tsibog...hahahaha!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 29, 2003 at 07:31 AM
i tried this kanina with a spare audiopro that i had lying around ang nipis ng highs !! ano kaya magandang cable gamitin ?

cardas, eichmann, ixos, ecosse  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bongerds on Nov 29, 2003 at 10:06 AM
anybody tried replacing the stock jumpers with speaker wires of any kind ?

IMHO better to use interconnect than a speaker wire.  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: geko on Nov 29, 2003 at 10:38 AM
IMHO better to use interconnect than a speaker wire.  

in my case, i use 12 gauge audio pro speakers which cost me less than PhP 100/meter.

hth.  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 30, 2003 at 01:41 PM
(L)les,

I use Ixos 6003 as jumpers...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Nov 30, 2003 at 04:30 PM
actually i cannibalized my eichmann express 2s, used them as jumpers and found that the highs were cleaner without them. i'd like to use the qeds pero naka banana terminate na and they're exactong 3 meters. so it would be more of a hassle to cannibalize them. too bad i can't find any more of them. =/
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Dec 01, 2003 at 10:04 AM
hello MA fans, i heard the B2 for the 1st time last weekend.  galing ng tunog mga sir!  it's very detailed & airy without being bright because there's body in the mids & low mids.  if you're on a budget and you want all the details to be "there", MA should be in the list.  its so detailed you could hear the air in the singer's throat, parang dumidig-hay as superman commented when we were at his place.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 01, 2003 at 12:24 PM
Akyat,

Musta sir have you decided?? hehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Dec 01, 2003 at 05:14 PM
naku sir... alin ba ibig mo sabihin na decided, sa speakers o sa preamp?  haaaaay... alam mo sir, gusto ko talaga sila lahat, kaso di pwede bilihin lahat.  kaya nga para ma-enjoy ko sila lahat, ang proposal ko sa inyo eh mag swap tayo ng isang buwan tapos rotate... hehe.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 01, 2003 at 05:17 PM
Akyat,

Teka ako na ngayon ang di maka-decide hehehe ???
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 01, 2003 at 05:42 PM
decided on what bros? sars na nman? hehehe
Title: B4 or B2
Post by: luther on Dec 01, 2003 at 06:53 PM
what is more suitable for HT?

B4 or B2?

am really split on this issue...
Title: Re:B4 or B2
Post by: Digities on Dec 01, 2003 at 11:17 PM
what is more suitable for HT?

B4 or B2?

am really split on this issue...

b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4  :D
Title: Re:B4 or B2
Post by: james16 on Dec 02, 2003 at 07:12 AM
what is more suitable for HT?

B4 or B2?

am really split on this issue...

depende sa room mo po. kung maliit b2 kung malaki naman ay b4...
Title: Re:B4 or B2
Post by: j_albert22 on Dec 02, 2003 at 07:17 AM
b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4 b4  :D

B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2  ;D ;D ;D PERO OVERALL MONITOR AUDIO AKO HEHEHEHEHE PEACE ;D ;D
Title: Re:B4 or B2
Post by: james16 on Dec 02, 2003 at 07:23 AM
B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2  ;D ;D ;D PERO OVERALL MONITOR AUDIO AKO HEHEHEHEHE PEACE ;D ;D

kahit ano jan basta MA speakers!!!!

Oongiiii!!!!! ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Dec 02, 2003 at 07:25 AM
j_albert22,

sent you pm
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Dec 02, 2003 at 07:42 AM
james sent you pm also reserch muna tayo  ;D ;D ;D baka maka mura
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Dec 02, 2003 at 08:46 AM
james sent you pm also reserch muna tayo  ;D ;D ;D baka maka mura

wows pre.. pre-amp na yan.. order na..  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 02, 2003 at 10:06 AM
Sebman,

Order na ka na!! hehehee up na yun price hehehe
Title: Re:B4 or B2
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 02, 2003 at 12:12 PM
kahit ano jan basta MA speakers!!!!

Oongiiii!!!!! ;D

monitor audio should be paying us for excellent marketing. an dami na nabenta na MAs coz of this thread, hehehe
Title: Re:B4 or B2
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 02, 2003 at 12:15 PM
what is more suitable for HT?

B4 or B2?

am really split on this issue...

if you can afford the b4, b4 ka na. para no need na for a sub if you have a small room :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 02, 2003 at 12:19 PM
B4 or B2 both great for HT and Music.... 8) 8)
Title: Re:B4 or B2
Post by: kimpao on Dec 02, 2003 at 12:20 PM
what is more suitable for HT?

B4 or B2?

am really split on this issue...

"As close as it gets", bro.

either way, panalo ka sa purchase mo.  was also in the same situation as yours luther b2 or b4 tapos nadagdagan pa ng ms914 or ms906.  but i ended up in getting the ma b4 for my 2 channel audio setup.  maganda kasi eh! ;D
Title: Re:B4 or B2
Post by: iceman90a on Dec 02, 2003 at 12:25 PM
depende sa room mo po. kung maliit b2 kung malaki naman ay b4...

i agree room size is a factor, if you have a small room - get the B2, use the savings for a good sub  ;)

if its a big room - get the B4, but still - save up for a good sub  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 02, 2003 at 12:39 PM
Kimpao,


Delivered na ba pre yan B4 mo???
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 02, 2003 at 12:42 PM
Kimpao,


Delivered na ba pre yan B4 mo???

Oo naman pre, nung friday last week pa. ;D ;D ;D.  Atat na nga ako to be fully broken in, kaya ilang araw na akong puyat. Aheheheheh!!  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 02, 2003 at 12:45 PM
Kimpao,

Congrats and welcome to MA club. 8) 8) musta naman match ba sa Scott tube amp mo sir?? ::) ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 02, 2003 at 12:49 PM
Kimpao,

Congrats and welcome to MA club. 8) 8) musta naman match ba sa Scott tube amp mo sir?? ::) ::)

Swak na Swak pre! just have to change my speaker wires medyo manipis pa ang tunog.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Dec 02, 2003 at 12:51 PM
Oo naman pre, nung friday last week pa. ;D ;D ;D.  Atat na nga ako to be fully broken in, kaya ilang araw na akong puyat. Aheheheheh!!  

wowwwsss.. congrats kimpao... B4.. panalo yan..  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Dec 02, 2003 at 12:51 PM
Swak na Swak pre! just have to change my speaker wires medyo manipis pa ang tunog.

welcome sa ma club!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 02, 2003 at 12:51 PM
Kimpao,

After break in pre rounder and full body sound yan... for cable try mo ecosse 2.3 yan ang gamit ko sir.. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Dec 02, 2003 at 03:06 PM
Congrats sa mga new members ng MA Club!

OT:  Has anyone tried the HK-DVD25 w/ HK AVR + MA(B2 or B4)?  Try nyo mga brods, for HT no questions asked for music patok na patok! Para syang dedicated na CD player.

Wala lng just want to share...



Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Dec 02, 2003 at 03:13 PM
Congrats sa mga new members ng MA Club!

OT:  Has anyone tried the HK-DVD25 w/ HK AVR + MA(B2 or B4)?  Try nyo mga brods, for HT no questions asked for music patok na patok! Para syang dedicated na CD player.

Wala lng just want to share...


wows mk.. from the post.. it means that you have a new dvd25.. congrats..  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 02, 2003 at 03:24 PM
mk mukhang ok yan bro!  feedback naman bro since am still scouting around for a nice player to complement my audio set-up

sa mga ma club members, salamat!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Dec 02, 2003 at 03:24 PM
sebman,

Thanks bro, actually I just want to try it muna w/ my set-up so I asked Nico of Architectural if I can barrow a unit of DVD25, so he did.  After 3 days of testing eh akalain mo ayaw ko na ibalik!  I used Audience Conductor nga pala for the interconnect, plug in the Analog out of DVD25 going to my HK-AVR CD in. GANDA pare!

 
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Dec 02, 2003 at 03:28 PM
sebman,

Thanks bro, actually I just want to try it muna w/ my set-up so I asked Nico of Architectural if I can barrow a unit of DVD25, so he did.  After 3 days of testing eh akalain mo ayaw ko na ibalik!  I used Audience Conductor nga pala for the interconnect, plug in the Analog out of DVD25 going to my HK-AVR CD in. GANDA pare!


syempre maganda yan pre.. HK yan e.. hehhehe opsss ot ata...  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Dec 02, 2003 at 03:33 PM
mk mukhang ok yan bro!  feedback naman bro since am still scouting around for a nice player to complement my audio set-up

sa mga ma club members, salamat!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Actually I was in the same situation.  I cant afford to have a separate CD player so I was looking for a DVD player w/c will complement my crave for Audio.  Ayun DVD25 is the answer.  I paired it w/ my HK5500 & B4, all I can say is WOW!  Na complement na nya un crave ko for audio. Im still in the break-in stage nga pala sa B4 so im expecting a lot pa.

But I would suggest that you audition first syempre.  Kanya kanyang preference yan ika nga.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Dec 02, 2003 at 03:37 PM
ang lupit mo bro ganda set up pure HK tapos MA dagdagn pa WS ................wat can u say mga bro
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Dec 02, 2003 at 03:47 PM
Naiintriga na nga ako dyan sa WS Pre Amp nayan eh...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 02, 2003 at 03:48 PM
mk,

bro, how much are they selling the dvd25? here in our place theyre selling the dvd21 for 17k.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Dec 02, 2003 at 03:52 PM
mk,

bro, how much are they selling the dvd25? here in our place theyre selling the dvd21 for 17k.

cousin skeeter,

You may call Architectural Audio for the price 8116715
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 02, 2003 at 03:59 PM
bro mk,

when u have to call the dealer for the price, it usually means its expensive. just kidding, hehehe.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Dec 02, 2003 at 04:04 PM
cousin skeeter,

D naman hehehe, anyway sorry mga brods medyo na OT pero MA,HK  As Close As It Gets!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 02, 2003 at 04:16 PM
mk,

di nman tayo OT siguro since hk/ma naman ang discussion, hehe. anyway, how would you describe improvement in the sound coming out of your B4s (para di ma OT) compared to playing from your old dvd player? what was your old dvd player pala?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Dec 02, 2003 at 04:52 PM
mk,

di nman tayo OT siguro since hk/ma naman ang discussion, hehe. anyway, how would you describe improvement in the sound coming out of your B4s (para di ma OT) compared to playing from your old dvd player? what was your old dvd player pala?

cousin skeeter,

Im not an audiophile so i'll just explained it the way I experienced it.  May DVD player before is JVC DV-N33. Ok naman sya but alam mo namay ibubuga pa un B4, just like un may nag post dto na parang may harang daw sa harap mo? pero d naman ganon kapangit ha in fairness sa JVC.  When I used the DVD25, mas gumanda un imaging & sound stage nya.  Parang mamahaling cd player? Mas ma detalye sya ngayon.

Post ko observation ko pag na break-in na un B4 & Audience Conductor interconnects ko.  I know may ibubuga pa.  

 
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 02, 2003 at 04:57 PM
thanks bro! B4 din sana gusto ko kaya lang hindi talaga kaya. but am pretty satisfied with the B2 naman. cant waith for my BCenter to arrive this week. long live the Bees!!! hehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 02, 2003 at 05:03 PM
sino kaya ang may b6 dito? does anyone have these babies? ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Dec 02, 2003 at 05:14 PM
wala atang nirelease dito sa pinas pagkaalam ko sa japok lang 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Dec 02, 2003 at 05:19 PM
mga MA fans, mine is more than 50hrs of break in na at mas lalong ma detalye na. bass buo na di gaya noon na manipis. pero one thing na napansin ko sa cabinet nya is hindi sya real wood like the polkaudio speakers. yun bang may cover sya, i dont know the name of that material but its ok since MDF naman ang wood nya. does anyone tried to open the B4 how it looks like inside? curious po kasi ako so. i think the upper driver is a passive radiator and the lower driver is the midbass if im not mistaken. pls correct me if im wrong with this mga guys, thanks.. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 02, 2003 at 05:25 PM
wala atang nirelease dito sa pinas pagkaalam ko sa japok lang 8)

sayang ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Dec 02, 2003 at 06:01 PM
cousin skeeter,

Im not an audiophile so i'll just explained it the way I experienced it.  May DVD player before is JVC DV-N33. Ok naman sya but alam mo namay ibubuga pa un B4, just like un may nag post dto na parang may harang daw sa harap mo? pero d naman ganon kapangit ha in fairness sa JVC.  When I used the DVD25, mas gumanda un imaging & sound stage nya.  Parang mamahaling cd player? Mas ma detalye sya ngayon.

Post ko observation ko pag na break-in na un B4 & Audience Conductor interconnects ko.  I know may ibubuga pa.  

 

congrats pare, kelan ka na ba magpapalit ng handle... hehehehh matinding HK/MA All the way ka na.... idol ka na talaga namin... suggest that you try the WS preamp... magiging tube sounding yang ht set-up mo....  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Dec 02, 2003 at 07:28 PM
congrats pare, kelan ka na ba magpapalit ng handle... hehehehh matinding HK/MA All the way ka na.... idol ka na talaga namin... suggest that you try the WS preamp... magiging tube sounding yang ht set-up mo....  ;D ;D ;D

huwag nyo sabihin - yan na lang nga ang lamang natin eh  >:(

joke lang  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Dec 02, 2003 at 08:48 PM
wala atang nirelease dito sa pinas pagkaalam ko sa japok lang 8)

nakakita ako ng B6 about a month ago sa audioworld near banaue. around 30K yata presyo.

bro, sent you pm. tnx
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 02, 2003 at 09:18 PM
bro, na-audition mo yung b6? :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Dec 02, 2003 at 09:41 PM
bro, na-audition mo yung b6? :)

unfortunately dehins. napadaan lang kasi sa store.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Dec 03, 2003 at 07:53 AM
Audioworld i think is the MA importer.  Baka puwedeng kayong umorder ng b6 sa kanila.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 03, 2003 at 08:44 AM
MK,

congrats pre LUPET!! talaga...Idol ka  8) 8)


Kimpao,

Bili na ng cable parang sabay ang break in sa B4 mo.. ;D

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpOy on Dec 03, 2003 at 08:44 AM
sana rin maglabas ng  color yung B2 tulad ng b6
kung mag labas ito, 100% sure na ako, mamatay man ang kapitbahay ko! ito ang bibilhin kong speakers!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 03, 2003 at 08:50 AM
kimpoy, para mukhang s2 kung tulad ng b6, wag mo lang alisin yung grill. aheheheheh ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 03, 2003 at 08:53 AM
Kimpoy,

Any model ng monitor audio pre maganda... kaya buy ka na hehehehe..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 03, 2003 at 08:56 AM
MK,

congrats pre LUPET!! talaga...Idol ka  8) 8)


Kimpao,

Bili na ng cable parang sabay ang break in sa B4 mo.. ;D



teka lang pre! :o gastos na naman!!! broken-in na yung bulsa ko ;D ;D. pahinga muna 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpOy on Dec 03, 2003 at 09:11 AM
Hans, yup i know that why frontrunner siya sa choices ko sa speakers.

but also i have to compromise, kasi mga furnitures ni misis kulay b6 eh.

match sana.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 03, 2003 at 10:08 AM
kimpoy,

pre kung magpush thru yan B6 mo.. baka first ka magkaroon hehehhee..  ::) ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpOy on Dec 03, 2003 at 10:13 AM
Hans,
out of budget ang B6. ( i have other hobbies eh)
hanggang B2 lang ako.  rosemah (reddish/maroon brown) sana gusto ko sa b2 and Bcenter
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 03, 2003 at 10:21 AM
kimpoy,

Ok lang yan... kung rosemah naman first ka pa rin hehehe.. most of us have black or beech.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Dec 03, 2003 at 11:46 AM
oks na oks yan rosemah... parang "rose, my mamahhh"... hehe, rosewood stain on mahogany finish ganda niyan.  tagal ko na tinanong kung kelan magkakaroon, siguro nasa less than 10 pages pa lang itong thread.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Dec 03, 2003 at 12:46 PM
oks na oks yan rosemah... parang "rose, my mamahhh"... hehe, rosewood stain on mahogany finish ganda niyan.  tagal ko na tinanong kung kelan magkakaroon, siguro nasa less than 10 pages pa lang itong thread.

ang alam ko sa bronze series, black and beech color lang ang available...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: luther on Dec 03, 2003 at 03:07 PM
yup... walang rosemah for bronze series... sa silver series lang merong rooooooooooossssssssssssssssssseeeeeeeeeemmmmmmmmmmmmmmmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Dec 03, 2003 at 03:21 PM
*sigh* i shudda ordered the rosemah..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Dec 03, 2003 at 03:28 PM
ok talaga monitor audio. clear na clear lahat ng salita ng mga pinapakinggan ko. kahit rap !
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Dec 04, 2003 at 07:03 AM
sabi nga nila parang dumidighay hehehehe ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 04, 2003 at 09:57 AM
With MOnitor audio... new experience for rock and disco.. before di clear puro bass and treble lang ok na pero ngayon.. ok na ok.. 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Dec 04, 2003 at 10:06 AM
well for me MA like tube habang tumatagal lalo gumaganda, malambing at mapang akit........ ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 04, 2003 at 10:08 AM
J_albert,

Same with the commercial....

Paganda ng paganda... habang ginagamit.. :P :P
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Dec 04, 2003 at 10:12 AM
J_albert,

Same with the commercial....

Paganda ng paganda... habang ginagamit.. :P :P


hehehe :D iba yang iniisip mo MA pa rin ba yan ? ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 04, 2003 at 10:22 AM
J_albert,


OO naman sir MA pa rin.. kahit MAmaya eh........ MAkikinig ulit ako ng MA ko B4 ako MAgsleep... hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 04, 2003 at 10:41 AM
J_albert,

Same with the commercial....

Paganda ng paganda... habang ginagamit.. :P :P

i can attest to that too. my b2s are sounding better now. actually i can push the treble of my hk to full and not experience harshness. before it was pretty harsh and very stiff bass. i went to our dealer here last night and listened again to b&w601s powered by an onkyo501 and did the same when i got home using the same cd (yanni, tribute). they sounded very much alike, very soothing sound. except that the b2 had better bass. although i wont attest that they sound better than b&ws, especially if compared to a 602, but at half the price, theyre worth every peso.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Dec 04, 2003 at 10:44 AM
congrats pare, kelan ka na ba magpapalit ng handle... hehehehh matinding HK/MA All the way ka na.... idol ka na talaga namin... suggest that you try the WS preamp... magiging tube sounding yang ht set-up mo....  ;D ;D ;D

James16,

Thank you, dapat nga mag palit nako ng handle? Nabenta ko na un M&K ko kaya ayan DVD25.  I understand sa Architectural meron WS preamp right? Guto ko nga rin marinig, base dun sa kabilang thread eh mukang all praises sa WS preamp kaya curious din ako.

Iceman,

Musta na? Hindi naman sa lamang yan, what matters is that your satisfied w/ your set up no matter what gears you have hehehehe!

Hans,

Thanks bro!


Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Dec 04, 2003 at 11:01 AM
i can attest to that too. my b2s are sounding better now. actually i can push the treble of my hk to full and not experience harshness. before it was pretty harsh and very stiff bass. i went to our dealer here last night and listened again to b&w601s powered by an onkyo501 and did the same when i got home using the same cd (yanni, tribute). they sounded very much alike, very soothing sound. except that the b2 had better bass. although i wont attest that they sound better than b&ws, especially if compared to a 602, but at half the price, theyre worth every peso.
CS di ko ginagamit yong tone in lagi lang ako naka tone out especially  kapag vocals ang pinakikinggan ko mas maganda pakinggan kc balance yong high, mid and bass at halos totoong boses ang lumalabas.....
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Dec 04, 2003 at 11:44 AM
Iceman,

Musta na? Hindi naman sa lamang yan, what matters is that your satisfied w/ your set up no matter what gears you have hehehehe!

joke lang yun - dapat nga bumili ka pre, di ka magsisisi  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 04, 2003 at 12:01 PM
CS di ko ginagamit yong tone in lagi lang ako naka tone out especially  kapag vocals ang pinakikinggan ko mas maganda pakinggan kc balance yong high, mid and bass at halos totoong boses ang lumalabas.....

same here bro if i listen to acoustic and classical, no tone ako. but when listening to rock and pop, hindi completo without the extreme highs and lows. if my sub arrives this afternoon,dtx 4.10, might be rockin tonight, hehehe.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Dec 04, 2003 at 12:07 PM
congrat pre sa bagong sub hehehe sa una lagi nakabukas sub nyan pero pag nagtagal let your B2 handle that  ;D ;Dsabi nga malambing na parang hinahagod MAUI AND RICA ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 04, 2003 at 12:38 PM
J_albert,

 ::) ::) ::) ::)  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mk on Dec 04, 2003 at 01:07 PM
joke lang yun - dapat nga bumili ka pre, di ka magsisisi  :)

Wala un sir, actually later sana maka dropby ako sa Architectural para ma audition ko un WS preamp, who knows baka pwedeng pag ipunan nanaman huhuhu gastos!?!

Cheers!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bigbird2323 on Dec 04, 2003 at 09:29 PM
Hi guys,I have question thats been nagging me for the past couple of nights now and I hope you guys can help me out.I was really bent on getting the b&w 602 s3 but evrsince james and a lot of you ma users advise on another thread,I am really getting confused.so heres the deal .supposing that price is not a consideration and they are priced the same.would you honestly still go for a montor audio b2 or b4 instead of a B&W 602 s3 and why.how about the monitor audio S2 vs B&W 602 s3.comments please,thanks
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Dec 04, 2003 at 10:49 PM
Hi guys,I have question thats been nagging me for the past couple of nights now and I hope you guys can help me out.I was really bent on getting the b&w 602 s3 but evrsince james and a lot of you ma users advise on another thread,I am really getting confused.so heres the deal .supposing that price is not a consideration and they are priced the same.would you honestly still go for a montor audio b2 or b4 instead of a B&W 602 s3 and why.how about the monitor audio S2 vs B&W 602 s3.comments please,thanks

good question. i hope the people here can answer. isn't the s2 more expensive than the 602s3 ?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Dec 05, 2003 at 08:53 AM
Hi guys,I have question thats been nagging me for the past couple of nights now and I hope you guys can help me out.I was really bent on getting the b&w 602 s3 but evrsince james and a lot of you ma users advise on another thread,I am really getting confused.so heres the deal .supposing that price is not a consideration and they are priced the same.would you honestly still go for a montor audio b2 or b4 instead of a B&W 602 s3 and why.how about the monitor audio S2 vs B&W 602 s3.comments please,thanks

my honest opinion on the comparison of the 3:

                      b&w 602s3               MA B2           MA S2  
looks              1                               3                  2
bass               1                               3                  2
clarity             3                               2                  1
value              3                               1                  2
flexibility         3                               2                  1

my opinion - B2 is the best buy, S2 would be nice to have  :)

but my ratings on value did not follow your instructions to disregard price... in my case price is always a factor
     
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 05, 2003 at 10:18 AM
bigbird,

all three speakers have their strengths and i don't think you can go wrong with any of them. but if you can afford the 602s3 or the MA S2, better audition them both. i was able to auditon the 602S3 way back before it got sold by our dealer here and it sounded verrry good too. ako i would've gotten the MA S2 myself if it was within reach, but like iceman, getting the most bang-for-the-buck is a major consideration for me. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Dec 05, 2003 at 10:20 AM
my honest opinion on the comparison of the 3:

                      b&w 602s3               MA B2           MA S2  
looks              1                               3                  2
bass               1                               3                  2
clarity             3                               2                  1
value              3                               1                  2
flexibility         3                               2                  1

my opinion - B2 is the best buy, S2 would be nice to have  :)

but my ratings on value did not follow your instructions to disregard price... in my case price is always a factor
     

you mean to say the bass of the 602s3 is better than on the s2 ?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 05, 2003 at 11:48 AM
Bigbird,

If they have all same price mmhh medyo lugi ata B2 sa S2 pre since pero between 602 and S2 I go for S2 balance performance for me but still have not heard the 602 pero for price B2 ang da best on the 3 speakers pre..IMHO  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Dec 06, 2003 at 02:32 AM
Hi guys,I have question thats been nagging me for the past couple of nights now and I hope you guys can help me out.I was really bent on getting the b&w 602 s3 but evrsince james and a lot of you ma users advise on another thread,I am really getting confused.so heres the deal .supposing that price is not a consideration and they are priced the same.would you honestly still go for a montor audio b2 or b4 instead of a B&W 602 s3 and why.how about the monitor audio S2 vs B&W 602 s3.comments please,thanks

hi der,

sorry for the delayed response medyo limited access ng internet sa ofis eh  kya ngayon lang ako nakasagot... ;D

well, i remember when we met at archi audio and you were considering about speakers that you may place near the wall, i think B2 would be best not only in value (sorry for the consideration) but the B2 is front ported, so that will solve yuor case.... btw, have you gotten your projector na?

i know that the s2 is rear ported, although I am not sure about the 602s... I haven't heard the B&W 602, but i heard the 601 before.... its good but ope you won't mind, but IMHO, i find the B2 more appealing to me... certainly value for money...

also I might go for the B4 since I like its bass reproduction, heard it at Archi Audio then when it was starting to be broken-in na... para ka ng may subwoofer...

but its still goes down with proper matching of ht equipment, and room acoustics... try to audition them and let your ears decide.... only you or your friend would be able to decide... the longer that you can listen and enjoy the music, the better....
that only means you made the right choice... no more what ifs....

IMHO, i did and I'm proud and happy with the gears that I have...

HK/MA All the Way!!!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bigbird2323 on Dec 06, 2003 at 05:49 AM
thanks guys for the input,it really helped me a lot.To be honest this setup is really for my dad and not my friend  ;D.that is why I have the final say which components to choose as long as its within the budget I told him.He already agreed to 120k  thats why I'm thinking of going for the best possible setup as long as its within the allocation.I dont think the silver series is within my reach since I;m planning to go 7.1.I did the round this afternoon and for those whose interested in the prices of monitor audio here is the suggesyed retail price without discount.

bronze
b1 P11,200
b2 P13,800
b4 P24,990
bc p9,100

Silver
s1 P28,500
s2 P31,800
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bigbird2323 on Dec 06, 2003 at 05:57 AM
thanks guys for the input,it really helped me a lot.To be honest this setup is really not for me but for my dad .that is why I have the final say which components to choose as long as its within the budget I told him.He already agreed to 120k  thats why I'm thinking of going for the best possible setup as long as its within the allocation.I dont think the silver series is within my reach since I'm planning to go 7.1.I did the round this afternoon and for those whose interested in the prices of monitor audio here is the suggested retail price without discount.

bronze series SRP
b1 P11,200
b2 P13,800
b4 P24,990
bc p9,100

Silver series SRP
s1 P28,500
s2 P31,800
s6 P54,750
s8 P72,950
s10 P91,200
SLCR P22,700

Prices are usaully 15-20 percent off the SRP

james ,yup Ive been enjoying my sanyo plv-z1 for 5 months now but almost cant wait for my dad Sanyo olv-z2 to arrived this sunday.its has a resolution of 1280x720 compared to my z1's 960x540  :)
 
 
 
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Dec 06, 2003 at 11:32 AM
my honest opinion on the comparison of the 3:

                      b&w 602s3               MA B2           MA S2  
looks              1                               3                  2
bass               1                               3                  2
clarity             3                               2                  1
value              3                               1                  2
flexibility         3                               2                  1

my opinion - B2 is the best buy, S2 would be nice to have  :)

but my ratings on value did not follow your instructions to disregard price... in my case price is always a factor
     

hoy iceman...panget ka!...S2 pa rin, hehehehe...joke lang! 8)

as for me, it will actually depend on the amp you have/you're getting...of course, if it's a SET, i'd go for the B2 or S2...don't have experience yet with the B&W 602s3...although i heard from a friend that for push-pull and for SS, it's a great buy...

but (this is ME), i am still biased with the MAs because of it's flexibility (tubes or SS)...S2 - a nice to have??? i agree...but for best buy, it's really the B2...but i still prefer the "punch" of the S2 vs. the B2 as i do not use a subwoofer for audio pleasure

iceman, peace tayo ha, hehehehehehe! merry christmas ha! ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D


as for the other factors that iceman considred (ie. clarity, etc.), i may not be able to comment at this time since it's still in break-in stage...i use it only every weekend...maybe by january it's broken in already...

thanks and merry christmas to all!

 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Dec 06, 2003 at 11:39 AM
hoy iceman...panget ka!...S2 pa rin, hehehehe...joke lang! 8)

...S2 - a nice to have??? i agree...but for best buy, it's really the B2......

iceman, peace tayo ha, hehehehehehe! merry christmas ha! ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D


kitam agree ka rin  >:( tampo ako, pahingi ng CD para bati na tayo ulit  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Dec 06, 2003 at 11:43 AM
kitam agree ka rin  >:( tampo ako, pahingi ng CD para bati na tayo ulit  ;D


...but i'd still choose the S2 anytime vs. the B2...CDs???...pag-iisipan ko, hehehehehe!...dami na namang bago, hehehehe!... 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 06, 2003 at 01:24 PM
bigbird,

how bout going separates? yamaha/wharf for HT and NAD/MA S2/WS Preamp for audio? IMHO, for HT nothing beats yamaha. Youll be getting the best of both worlds  ;D ;D

HT
pioneer dvd player              8,000
yamaha 440RDS                14,000
wharf 8.4 (front)                  8,300
wharf 8.1 (surrounds)          4,500
wharf center                        3,700
wharf center Back                3,700
velodyne sub                      25,000
                                        ------------
                                           67,200

that leaves you with 53K for audio. If I had your budget *sigh*, i would choose this route  ;D ;D

update: yey!!!! just got my dtx 4.10 and b center! damn that sub is heavy! therell be some pretty angry neighbors tonight for sure, hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Dec 06, 2003 at 11:44 PM

update: yey!!!! just got my dtx 4.10 and b center! d**n that sub is heavy! therell be some pretty angry neighbors tonight for sure, hehehe

congrats pare on your set-up malupit yan..... heheheh enjoy... ;D ;D ;D naku, B centre (konting tyaga sa break-in nyan).... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 07, 2003 at 02:10 AM
hoy iceman...panget ka!...S2 pa rin, hehehehe...joke lang! 8)

as for me, it will actually depend on the amp you have/you're getting...of course, if it's a SET, i'd go for the B2 or S2...don't have experience yet with the B&W 602s3...although i heard from a friend that for push-pull and for SS, it's a great buy...

but (this is ME), i am still biased with the MAs because of it's flexibility (tubes or SS)...S2 - a nice to have??? i agree...but for best buy, it's really the B2...but i still prefer the "punch" of the S2 vs. the B2 as i do not use a subwoofer for audio pleasure

iceman, peace tayo ha, hehehehehehe! merry christmas ha! ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D


as for the other factors that iceman considred (ie. clarity, etc.), i may not be able to comment at this time since it's still in break-in stage...i use it only every weekend...maybe by january it's broken in already...

thanks and merry christmas to all!

 8)

i agree with you superman.  :)  MA, mapa Tube or SS very flexible ;D

cousin skeeter

nice suggestion bro, rather go for separates since you really can't have the best of both worlds rolled into one setup.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 07, 2003 at 11:56 AM
Bigbird,

Better go separates.. tube for audio tapos SS for HT.. :D :D

cousin Skeeter,

congrats pre on you new Bronze Center.. like james said tsaga lang sa break in... pati sa Sub mo ganda yan..  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Dec 07, 2003 at 04:42 PM
Bigbird,

Better go separates.. tube for audio tapos SS for HT.. :D :D

SS na lang ako plus WS preamp para ka na rin may tube (tunog tubo naman e)di ka na palipat lipat at PAKABIT KABIT ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
Hans di kita kinokontra practical lang peace MERRY CHRISTMAS  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 07, 2003 at 04:55 PM
mga bosing

anyone here using the stock jumpers on their MA's? ok lang ba if i use spare speaker cables for the jumpers?

another thing, gumawa kasi ako ng jumpers using yung sobra na cable na binili ko. problem is malaki na masyado para sa butas nung binding post.  was only able to fit a short length of the two cables.  would using a spade terminal be ok or mas maganda ba kung bare wire?  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Dec 07, 2003 at 07:09 PM
i'm not using the stock jumpers, gamit ko putol ng eichmann express 2. if it won't fit use spades, i don't see any harm in that, pero siyempre mas maganda pa rin bare wire. pagkasyain mo na lang. hehehe.

thanks and enjoy.  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Dec 08, 2003 at 08:52 AM
I also replaced the jumper of my B2s with ecosse wire. I used banana plugs to do this, because the hole of the post is just enough for a single wire of ecosse.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Dec 08, 2003 at 08:57 AM
congrats pare on your set-up malupit yan..... heheheh enjoy... ;D ;D ;D naku, B centre (konting tyaga sa break-in nyan).... ;D ;D ;D

Matagal nga i-break-in ang bronze center. 1 month na center ko pero di pa fully broken in. Lalo na weekends lang akong nanonood.

Gaano katagal bago nyo marinig na clarong-claro na ang center niyo?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 08, 2003 at 09:41 AM
Jvm,


Pre mine also needs break in pa only use it 3x but can hear improvement na..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 08, 2003 at 10:31 AM
congrats pare on your set-up malupit yan..... heheheh enjoy... ;D ;D ;D naku, B centre (konting tyaga sa break-in nyan).... ;D ;D ;D

pre james, hans,

tnx! yeah, parang muffled talaga yung center but i bi-wired it (as per suggestion ni sebman, thanks bro!) and it wasnt as bad as i expected from what ive read here but very noticeable ang sound difference from my broken in b2s. my b2s now really sing! hehehe. with the bass handled by the sub (i set it to the lowest freq setting for it to handle the lowest bass) enjoy na enjoy na talaga ako ngayon. actually late na nman ako sa office :(

anyway, whenever i play music, i do it with 3chan stereo with the center having a little higher db setting para faster ang break-in time. instructed them at home to to do the same whenever they wanted to listen to music.

will also be getting my diamond surrounds soon from a guy whos upgrading to MA, hehehe. 6 months used na so even better para no more break in period. :) :) :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 08, 2003 at 10:34 AM
Pinsan skeeter,

Nice to know that ok na center and sub mo sir.. happy holidays hehehe sarap ng pasko and new year!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Dec 08, 2003 at 12:22 PM
pre james, hans,

tnx! yeah, parang muffled talaga yung center but i bi-wired it (as per suggestion ni sebman, thanks bro!) and it wasnt as bad as i expected from what ive read here but very noticeable ang sound difference from my broken in b2s. my b2s now really sing! hehehe. with the bass handled by the sub (i set it to the lowest freq setting for it to handle the lowest bass) enjoy na enjoy na talaga ako ngayon. actually late na nman ako sa office :(

anyway, whenever i play music, i do it with 3chan stereo with the center having a little higher db setting para faster ang break-in time. instructed them at home to to do the same whenever they wanted to listen to music.

will also be getting my diamond surrounds soon from a guy whos upgrading to MA, hehehe. 6 months used na so even better para no more break in period. :) :) :)


ayos na ayos yan at makukumpleto mo na set-up mo!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D

buti na lang anjan si sebman at hans adriene, mga gurus natin dto.... ;D

ika nga, happy holidays!!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 08, 2003 at 01:08 PM
James,

Teka si Sebman lang Guru dito... ako sidekick lang.. yun B4 ko malapit na... break in
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Dec 08, 2003 at 09:28 PM
James,

Teka si Sebman lang Guru dito... ako sidekick lang.. yun B4 ko malapit na... break in

hans,

ayos na ayos yan.... lapit na break-in yung B4 mo....  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 09, 2003 at 08:26 AM
James,

Almost ;D ;D there... musta yun B2 mo?? pre don't forget the nel76 cd hehehe ok yan sa new year!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Dec 09, 2003 at 08:28 AM
James,

Almost ;D ;D there... musta yun B2 mo?? pre don't forget the nel76 cd hehehe ok yan sa new year!!
james txt ka na lang kung pwede cd hehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 09, 2003 at 08:35 AM
J_albert,


Pre hows your B2?? broken in na ba. was experimenting on the placement yesterday hehehe no sure thought if it improved but will give you feedback pre.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Dec 09, 2003 at 09:48 AM
J_albert,


Pre hows your B2?? broken in na ba. was experimenting on the placement yesterday hehehe no sure thought if it improved but will give you feedback pre.

on placement, i don't know but my s2s seem to shine with minimal toe-in as opposed to full toe in.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Dec 09, 2003 at 09:58 AM
on placement, i don't know but my s2s seem to shine with minimal toe-in as opposed to full toe in.


Les,

many factors to consider...but room acoustics will be a major contributor...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Dec 09, 2003 at 11:43 AM
J_albert,


Pre hows your B2?? broken in na ba. was experimenting on the placement yesterday hehehe no sure thought if it improved but will give you feedback pre.

ok na clear na clear very detail one thing i discover to the net also put line conditioner to speaker wire it help to produce more clearing, detail sound  ;D ;D sorry ha di ko nakuha o nasave yong web page :P
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 09, 2003 at 12:19 PM
J_albert,

Anong line conditioner yan??
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 09, 2003 at 12:23 PM
J_albert,

Anong line conditioner yan??

mga bosing, share naman diyan kung ano yan. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Dec 09, 2003 at 12:35 PM
hi guys!

i don't know if i get it right but a line conditioner is supposed to be used to "trim" the AC spikes and noise in our outlets caused by other appliances, computers, etc...

baka naman ferric filter yan, yung kina-clamp sa cables and ICs...using these can either improve or degrade the sound of your system...it all depends on matching...

if you have ecosse and eichmann cables, i suggest you do not use them...i do not know for the other cables...thanks!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Dec 09, 2003 at 12:41 PM
James,

Almost ;D ;D there... musta yun B2 mo?? pre don't forget the nel76 cd hehehe ok yan sa new year!!

kuya,  ;D

medyo napahinga B2 ko at busy sa trabaho... :(

gusto ko nga sana mabroken-in na para mawala na yung speakers kapag makikinig ako ng music... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 09, 2003 at 12:49 PM
J_albert,

Baka naman yun tulad ng sabi ni Superman.. yan???


James,

Kapatid.. gamitin na gamitin para lumuwag agad... este mag open ang sound... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Dec 09, 2003 at 01:06 PM
hi guys!

i don't know if i get it right but a line conditioner is supposed to be used to "trim" the AC spikes and noise in our outlets caused by other appliances, computers, etc...

baka naman ferric filter yan, yung kina-clamp sa cables and ICs...using these can either improve or degrade the sound of your system...it all depends on matching...

if you have ecosse and eichmann cables, i suggest you do not use them...i do not know for the other cables...thanks!

Muntik na rin akong nakabili ng filter na yan. Ferric filter pala ang tawag diyan. 150 each sa Electronics Depot, Festival Mall. Kaya lang noong sinubukan ko sa IC nila kung may maririnig akong improvement, wala naman akong narinig kaya di na ako bumili.

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Dec 09, 2003 at 01:10 PM
Muntik na rin akong nakabili ng filter na yan. Ferric filter pala ang tawag diyan. 150 each sa Electronics Depot, Festival Mall. Kaya lang noong sinubukan ko sa IC nila kung may maririnig akong improvement, wala naman akong narinig kaya di na ako bumili.



it will really depend on your ears...thanks, JVM! 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Dec 09, 2003 at 01:14 PM
it will really depend on your ears...thanks, JVM! 8)

Could be, as I don't have a golden ear.  ;D

Superman,

Are you using such filters? What could be other benefits besides sonic improvement? Maybe there would be improvement if all IC's and speaker cables are fitted with one?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Dec 09, 2003 at 01:36 PM
i have one of those TDK clamp-type ferrite filters that you can attach to any cable... its been with me for 10yrs but i haven't really confirmed whether it has any effect (dunno how).  i read that they're supposed to absorb electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) on cables.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Dec 09, 2003 at 01:55 PM
Could be, as I don't have a golden ear.  ;D

Superman,

Are you using such filters? What could be other benefits besides sonic improvement? Maybe there would be improvement if all IC's and speaker cables are fitted with one?

pare, no i don't use them as this will degrade the sound using analysis plus oval 12 cables...i've tried them before with ecosse, didn't notice any improvement...thanks!  8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Dec 09, 2003 at 04:14 PM
Good to know. Buti na lang I had the courage to say no to the salesman, because he lend me a DTS-ES cd, I almost bought a pair. We really have to trust our ears. If you can't hear any difference, don't buy it, no matter how good the salesman/others may say.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Dec 09, 2003 at 06:50 PM
J_albert,

Anong line conditioner yan??

line conditioner gamit namin d2 sa work hiniram ko lang compose off ferrite core and connected to long wire use to transmit digital signal. noon linagay ko may improvement naman e .....syan pala i use US made conventional wire(look like eccose wire) gauge 16 (three wire per speaker terminal)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: yukon on Dec 09, 2003 at 11:14 PM

Just to clarify things a little (nagmamarunong lang po - eheheh   :P ;D )

To protect your electronic appliance from voltage spikes , you need an Automatic Voltage Regulator (servo type AVRs are the best) - works great in this country as we have lots of power fluctuations, maghapon at magdamag.

To protect your unit from Interference (RFI and/or EMI), you need the ferrite clamp (some of us call it the RFI clamp, ewan ko kung bakit di rin natawag yang EMI clamp).  You can do the clamping on your interconnects or on you power cables.  Some clamps are used on the speaker cables.  Maganda raw to if you do the clamping on both ends of the cables.

To protect your unit from Interference part 2, we also have the AC Line Conditioner.  Inaayos nito ang incoming at basag-basag (unclean) na sinusuidal AC wave.

You may also want to try the hospital grade power cord.  We can actually have this thing DIYed but some of the materials are somewhat hard to find... it includes the plug, the snake-skin shield (we sometimes call this balat-ahas), the power cord (that's silver wire), the cable ferrite clamp, shrinkable tube - don't forget the twist.  HyperAudio can do this for you, tawag nila dito stiffy.

Everything I mentioned here have already been discussed somewhere in the forum.

 ;) ;D

Pag meron ka nito lahat (with all those clamps, overkill na yan - heheh

BTW, I've heard the stiffy sing -  auditioned it with isak and julsp - mas magkaka-detalye talaga.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 10, 2003 at 12:13 PM
OT lang mga fellow MA owners.  Has anyone tried using ecosse 2.15 and ecosse 2.3 for bi-wiring of their MA speakers?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Dec 10, 2003 at 06:00 PM
OT lang mga fellow MA owners.  Has anyone tried using ecosse 2.15 and ecosse 2.3 for bi-wiring of their MA speakers?

not yet sir, im using only single ecosse 2.3
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 10, 2003 at 06:08 PM
not yet sir, im using only single ecosse 2.3

thanks james16
how about using 2.3 for bi-wiring. any word on this? ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Dec 10, 2003 at 06:20 PM
thanks james16
how about using 2.3 for bi-wiring. any word on this? ::)

ang alam ko na gumawa nyan ay si hans adriene... meron naman daw improvement...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 10, 2003 at 11:25 PM
ang alam ko na gumawa nyan ay si hans adriene... meron naman daw improvement...

thanks again james  ;D ;D

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 11, 2003 at 08:30 AM
kimpao,

Kimp for me it have improved the soundstage and give a more full body sound..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 11, 2003 at 10:46 AM
cousin skeeter,

congrats sir 5.1 setup na!!!  8) 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Dec 11, 2003 at 10:52 AM
cousin skeeter,

congrats sir 5.1 setup na!!!  8) 8)

congrats.. tamang-tama yan sa coming LOTR mo..  ;D  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 11, 2003 at 11:16 AM
tnx bros!!! completo na setup ko ;D LOTR extended editions here i come!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 11, 2003 at 02:40 PM
Cousin skeeter,

Hhuhuhuh buti ka pa meron LOTR tapos extended pa...  :'( :'( tapos 5.1 pa.. ako wala na surround wala pa LOTR..  :P :P
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Dec 11, 2003 at 02:47 PM
Cousin skeeter,

Hhuhuhuh buti ka pa meron LOTR tapos extended pa...  :'( :'( tapos 5.1 pa.. ako wala na surround wala pa LOTR..  :P :P

d bale pre.. meron ka namang WS preamp e.. hehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 11, 2003 at 02:57 PM
Sebman,

Sabagay.. :-[ :-[
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Dec 11, 2003 at 04:42 PM
Sebman,

Sabagay.. :-[ :-[


Tahan na, B4 ka naman eh. ;D

Sulit ba price difference ng B4 at B2?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 11, 2003 at 04:48 PM
Tahan na, B4 ka naman eh. ;D

Sulit ba price difference ng B4 at B2?

sulit yan bro.  b2 + stands = halos presyo na rin ng b4 ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Dec 11, 2003 at 04:55 PM
Hans,

Ayos lang yan... happy ka naman sa 2ch audio setup mo! :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Dec 11, 2003 at 04:56 PM
sulit yan bro.  b2 + stands = halos presyo na rin ng b4 ;)

Oo nga ano? Mag B4 kaya ako kaysa bibili ng bagong stand? ???
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 11, 2003 at 05:10 PM
b4 ka na bro.  si [slayer] nga balit ko kukuha na ng bronze series yan eh (b4,b1,b center). ahehehehe dami "moolah" yan si [slayer].  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

slayer, peace tayo ha! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 11, 2003 at 05:13 PM
Jvm,

Pre sulit na sulit B4 and B2... Get B2 if you have already a stand or have a tight budget pwede naman muna sa TV rack.. any of the 2 models PANALO!!

Slayer,

Para ngang may nakatayo sa harap ko... huhuhuh ang GANDA ng imaging.. :'( :'(

Kimpao,

Dami mo kasi commission kaya B4 ka agad eh este bago pala MA scott muna..  ::) ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 11, 2003 at 05:15 PM
Slayer,

Malupet ka pala 5.1 setup agad... hehehe :o :o ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Dec 11, 2003 at 05:16 PM
b4 ka na bro.  si [slayer] nga balit ko kukuha na ng bronze series yan eh (b4,b1,b center). ahehehehe dami "moolah" yan si [slayer].  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

slayer, peace tayo ha! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

 ::)Pinai-isip mo ako pards. ???

[slayer],

hanep na pamasko yan, Bronze series! Bilhin mo na center ko. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Dec 11, 2003 at 05:16 PM
sulit yan bro.  b2 + stands = halos presyo na rin ng b4 ;)

disagree bro,

B2 + stands = malayo presyo sa B4  :)

those whose interested in the prices of monitor audio here is the suggesyed retail price without discount.

bronze
b1 P11,200
b2 P13,800
b4 P24,990
bc p9,100

Silver
s1 P28,500
s2 P31,800

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Dec 11, 2003 at 05:21 PM
disagree bro,

B2 + stands = malayo presyo sa B4  :)

Mura kasi stand ni Iceman, pero hanep sa quality ang stands niya.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 11, 2003 at 05:21 PM
Jvm,

Pre sulit na sulit B4 and B2... Get B2 if you have already a stand or have a tight budget pwede naman muna sa TV rack.. any of the 2 models PANALO!!

Slayer,

Para ngang may nakatayo sa harap ko... huhuhuh ang GANDA ng imaging.. :'( :'(

Kimpao,

Dami mo kasi commission kaya B4 ka agad eh este bago pala MA scott muna..  ::) ::)


OT lang hans, text muna kita mya pagdating ko sa bahay, text kasi si utol na uuwi siya ngayon. pag naandun tawag ako tapos usap kayo.  musta na preamp.  mahirap na sumablay kaya b4 kaagad bosing. ;D  nga lang pag-inatake ng SARS mas magastos S2 :-\ :-\
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 11, 2003 at 05:24 PM
Kimpao,

Sir low batt lang ako basta text me later..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 11, 2003 at 05:25 PM
disagree bro,

B2 + stands = malayo presyo sa B4  :)

bro, kay nelrey 20k + ang b4
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Dec 11, 2003 at 05:26 PM
bro, kay nelrey 20k + ang b4

malayo pa rin  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Dec 11, 2003 at 05:27 PM
hoy hoy hoy... baka maniwal sila! :o *WAPAK* :D

b4 ka na bro.  si [slayer] nga balit ko kukuha na ng bronze series yan eh (b4,b1,b center). ahehehehe dami "moolah" yan si [slayer].  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

slayer, peace tayo ha! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 11, 2003 at 05:31 PM
malayo pa rin  ;)

peace tayo iceman90a  ;D ;D ;D pero kung 2k to 3k price difference di naman siguro ganun kalakihan.


pm mo naman kung magkano kuha mo sa stands :)  may bago akong project eh!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 14, 2003 at 03:33 PM
Guys,

Question how many degree you toe in your speaker?? naguguluhan ako eh..


Teka gulo dun sa kabila dami masyadong magaling..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Dec 14, 2003 at 04:54 PM
saan kabila ?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Dec 14, 2003 at 09:02 PM
peace tayo iceman90a  ;D ;D ;D pero kung 2k to 3k price difference di naman siguro ganun kalakihan.


pm mo naman kung magkano kuha mo sa stands :)  may bago akong project eh!

tawag ka na lang kay Mang Jun, depende naman kasi sa oorderin mo eh - with regards to the price difference, you be the judge  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Dec 14, 2003 at 10:04 PM
tawag ka na lang kay Mang Jun, depende naman kasi sa oorderin mo eh - with regards to the price difference, you be the judge  ;)

i agree that mas mura ang B2 with the stands, but you definitely will get more bass with the B4.... pareho naman monitor audio yan, kaya ok lang...  ;D

HK/MA All The Way!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 15, 2003 at 12:08 AM
thanks mga bosing! ;D i'll try to contact Mang Jun, naka post na man yung contact number dun sa inbang thread.
 
"As close as it gets" :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 15, 2003 at 09:56 AM
James,

Parang mas ok ang B2 for me sir.. bookshelf are good in imaging lalo na if got the right placement wowow!! tapos buy a very stable stand..  :D :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: marty_e on Dec 15, 2003 at 10:03 AM
Focusing speakers by toeing in is a matter of trial and error. Although there are guides such as staring at 10 degrees in, room acoustics and personal preference will affect the amount. Typically as well, soundstage tends to narrow while off-axis response deteriorates. Imaging can improve but sweet spot tends to shrink.

These trade offs will determine your proper speaker placement in your room with your preferences.

Hope that helps...

 
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 15, 2003 at 10:13 AM
Ganjaman,

Yes sir.. i'm still experimenting on the placement coz one placement maybe ok for some music but not good for another.. patience talaga sa tweaks hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 15, 2003 at 10:23 AM
peeps,

raycor is selling his b4 sa assrt buy and sell. or b2 + 10K daw to finance his upgrade. bili na!!!!

forgive my ignorance but how do you make sure speakers dont fall off when you place them on stands? will be getting stands for my b2s after christmas kung wala na christmas tree.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Dec 15, 2003 at 10:27 AM
Ganjaman,

Yes sir.. i'm still experimenting on the placement coz one placement maybe ok for some music but not good for another.. patience talaga sa tweaks hehehe

usually when i change speaker positions, i'd like to leave them there for a week - so i can get used to how they sound. this way any change in sound from changing the speaker placement will be more apparent. so you're right - patience...

ingat sa kakabuhat ng speakers  ;)

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 15, 2003 at 10:30 AM
Iceman,

Thanks oo nga better 1 week kasi minsan minutes lang hehehe change ulit.. ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: marty_e on Dec 15, 2003 at 10:44 AM
Spaeker placement is the most cost effective tweak I know. costs nothing and sonic benefits can be immense.

As for keeping speakers on the stands, RUGBY.

Joke lang.

Buy BLUE-TAK in National Bookstore. It's a disposable adhesive that's like clay. Put about 4 pea-sized amounts in each corner of the stand.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 15, 2003 at 10:56 AM
ganjaman,

thanks bro. anyone know kng magkano ngayon 29" stands? and which would be best for B2?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Dec 15, 2003 at 10:58 AM
Pinsan,

Check out Jun Reyes's stands... two thumbs up!!  Check out the thread in General.  Or you can drop by at ArchAudio... they sell some.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Dec 15, 2003 at 01:08 PM
ganjaman,

thanks bro. anyone know kng magkano ngayon 29" stands? and which would be best for B2?

check also hometheater.. they sell mission look-alike stands..  ;D  ;D i got mine from them..  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: marty_e on Dec 15, 2003 at 02:38 PM
It really depends on your listening position i.e. yung height nung sofa or chair. Ideally, the tweeter should be at ear level. I used 29" with my B2, worked fine. BTW, it's for sale  :) :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Dec 15, 2003 at 03:01 PM
The 29" stand or the B2?  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: marty_e on Dec 15, 2003 at 03:11 PM
Either or both. It's a Lovan Affinity 29" stand. Details of both are in the Assorted  thread.  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 15, 2003 at 04:33 PM
ganjaman,

if it was offered at the lowered price before, siguro i couldve gotten from you :). anyway, how much for the stands only?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Dec 16, 2003 at 07:24 AM
hans adriene,

mukhang malapit na mag-break-in speaker ko... mga 10 hrs pa ng continuous playing cguro pa....  ;D makapag-ipon din ng pambili ng stand ni jun reyes...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 16, 2003 at 08:50 AM
James,

Ok yan pre.. yun MA B4 ko i think is 85% broken in na have notice that sweeter na yun vocals and highs are little open and much smoother.. text me sir on when i can get the cd and thanks in advance hehehe... Merry Christmas.. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Dec 16, 2003 at 05:41 PM
James,

Ok yan pre.. yun MA B4 ko i think is 85% broken in na have notice that sweeter na yun vocals and highs are little open and much smoother.. text me sir on when i can get the cd and thanks in advance hehehe... Merry Christmas.. ;D

sir hans, mine is now in better response, yung bass dati na sinasabi ko na stiff, now its getting smoother and lower in response. but my problem is, I need to swap it with MA B2 for my integrated amp prospect. the B4's are like something there was a sub hiding behind my system. i really love my B4's but cant afford an integarated amp if i dont sacrifice my B4's. i think B4 alone is = to B2+sub? what do you think? so I could produce some funds for the amp, i got already my DIY sub. alam mo kuya when the B4's are in good response na, di na ako nag su-sub. can i have your opinion sir about my plans? im in a very tight budget kasi. thanks...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Dec 16, 2003 at 07:59 PM
sir hans, mine is now in better response, yung bass dati na sinasabi ko na stiff, now its getting smoother and lower in response. but my problem is, I need to swap it with MA B2 for my integrated amp prospect. the B4's are like something there was a sub hiding behind my system. i really love my B4's but cant afford an integarated amp if i dont sacrifice my B4's. i think B4 alone is = to B2+sub? what do you think? so I could produce some funds for the amp, i got already my DIY sub. alam mo kuya when the B4's are in good response na, di na ako nag su-sub. can i have your opinion sir about my plans? im in a very tight budget kasi. thanks...

yan ang hirap sa tight buget hehehe tsaka maraming nadidinig at higit sa lahat lagi kang nagbabasa dito sa thread ..... ito ang tinatawag na SARS SSSSSSSSSSS
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: nels76 on Dec 17, 2003 at 06:19 AM

Kuya Hans tinatanong ka ni raycor.

Ano masasabi mo?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 17, 2003 at 08:42 AM
Raycor,

Pre kung integrated amp can buy NAD 320BEE and Rotel RA-02 around 13k to 15k both are high current amp and will provide you lot's of very good, detail, crisp and loud music.. both amp also produce music on the warm side or another option mo is mga preowned units i sure marami magupgrade ng amp ( yun kay Crisel Rotel MAGANDA!) may plugging pa...kahit wlang sub ok na yan B4 mo konting break in pa.. wag na benta B4 sayang pre.. kung bitin sa budget the best is surplus amps. 8) 8)

Nel76,

Kuya nelson ingit ako sa iyo kasi ganda ng DVD21 mo and was able to audition it yesterday and ang GANDA!! wowowow!!..

J-Albert

Agree sir SARS attack talaga mahirap!!..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Dec 17, 2003 at 11:21 AM
yan ang hirap sa tight buget hehehe tsaka maraming nadidinig at higit sa lahat lagi kang nagbabasa dito sa thread ..... ito ang tinatawag na SARS SSSSSSSSSSS

tama ka dyan sir, hirap talaga. wala bang antibiotic for the SARS patient? hehehe..hirap magbanat ng pera :'(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Dec 17, 2003 at 11:25 AM
Raycor,

Pre kung integrated amp can buy NAD 320BEE and Rotel RA-02 around 13k to 15k both are high current amp and will provide you lot's of very good, detail, crisp and loud music.. both amp also produce music on the warm side or another option mo is mga preowned units i sure marami magupgrade ng amp ( yun kay Crisel Rotel MAGANDA!) may plugging pa...kahit wlang sub ok na yan B4 mo konting break in pa.. wag na benta B4 sayang pre.. kung bitin sa budget the best is surplus amps. 8) 8)

thanks kuya hans, hirap kasi mag isip pag nasa malayo. di ako gaano maka audition dyan sa manila. anyway, i appreciate your opinion, hanap din ako HK integrated amp, ganda matching nila.. :)

 

 
 
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 17, 2003 at 02:04 PM
Raycor,

Pre kung integrated amp can buy NAD 320BEE and Rotel RA-02 around 13k to 15k both are high current amp and will provide you lot's of very good, detail, crisp and loud music.. both amp also produce music on the warm side or another option mo is mga preowned units i sure marami magupgrade ng amp ( yun kay Crisel Rotel MAGANDA!) may plugging pa...kahit wlang sub ok na yan B4 mo konting break in pa.. wag na benta B4 sayang pre.. kung bitin sa budget the best is surplus amps. 8) 8)

Nel76,

Kuya nelson ingit ako sa iyo kasi ganda ng DVD21 mo and was able to audition it yesterday and ang GANDA!! wowowow!!..

J-Albert

Agree sir SARS attack talaga mahirap!!..

agree ko kay hans. dont sell the b4s. better get a surplus amp for now. youll miss the bass of your b4s if swap them for b2s. dont downgrade pre, baka magsisi ka. check out the surplus amps thread and list out the preferred amps that sir akyat had been mentioning; i.e. sansui, marantz, integra. good thing with surplus amps is that you can resell them again at the price you bought them and when you have addtl money for your target amp at least you wont have to upgrade to floorstanders again.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: marty_e on Dec 17, 2003 at 04:44 PM
Raycor,

Let your room dimensions and requirements determine whether you'll will keep the B4's. I've heard them in a bit of a confined space and I found it boomy and congested. It needed room to breathe. There's such a thing as having too much speaker. Likewise, I've heard the B2's in a more spacious listening area and was found wanting a bit more low end. Bigger is better if the room can take it.

The good thing with going with bookshelves and adding a sub further on is that you can, to some extent, tune your bass to the shape of your room/space by moving the sub around.

On the question of amps, I say TS Audio 34.1 at P17,XXX over the NAD and the Rotel. A bit pricier BUT it's an integrated valve amplifier in Single End Pentode, nuff said...

Good luck with that.  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Dec 17, 2003 at 06:10 PM
that was a great help from you sir ganjaman, now i am thinking of how to dispose my DIY sub rather than the B4's. i dont have much idea of  a valve amp, OT sir but can I have some specs and characteristics of the TS AUDIO 34.1? can it drive the B4? how about a 9watts tube amp, does it match the potential of  the B4? I was thinking of a bi amp method, correct me sir if this is an ideal, is it nice to use two amp, let say a 3 watts tube amp connected to the HF of the B4 and a solid state amp of at least 30watts connected to the LF of the B4? just wandering lang sir kung maganda ba tong method na ito? para separate yung amp ng HF and LF, para full bodied yung B4? i apologize my ignorance.. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 17, 2003 at 07:02 PM
raycor,

pre, scott tube amp match diyan sa b4. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: yukon on Dec 17, 2003 at 10:37 PM
push-pull sir...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 17, 2003 at 11:59 PM
sir yukon sent u pm.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 18, 2003 at 08:50 AM
Raycor,

Scott din ako for push pull... and i agree with Sir Kimpao scott even at 13 watts can drive the B4 with gusto!!..

Ganjaman,

Correct ka dyan sir!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Dec 18, 2003 at 09:23 AM
that was a great help from you sir ganjaman, now i am thinking of how to dispose my DIY sub rather than the B4's. i dont have much idea of  a valve amp, OT sir but can I have some specs and characteristics of the TS AUDIO 34.1? can it drive the B4? how about a 9watts tube amp, does it match the potential of  the B4? I was thinking of a bi amp method, correct me sir if this is an ideal, is it nice to use two amp, let say a 3 watts tube amp connected to the HF of the B4 and a solid state amp of at least 30watts connected to the LF of the B4? just wandering lang sir kung maganda ba tong method na ito? para separate yung amp ng HF and LF, para full bodied yung B4? i apologize my ignorance.. :)

sent you a pm!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Dec 18, 2003 at 06:23 PM
thanks guys for the inputs, sir bakit sabi sa thread ng tubes eh low wattage daw ang SET pero sweet sounding, then push pull has more power but not as sweet as SET? tama po ba yun?  :)

sir juls, answered your pm sir

sir hans, magkano po ba scott push pull? kelan ka bilili? dalaw ulit ako sa inyo sir pag may scott ka na ha? joke po, kung pede ulit:)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 18, 2003 at 06:46 PM
raycor,  i think sir Rene of HyperAudio is selling one (30k ata). Kaso 299-C pero fully restored and 30 watts yun sir (sir check mo nalang yung threads niya sa wirestate! more than enough, mine kasi is 222-A 13 watts ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: levi on Dec 19, 2003 at 01:09 AM
thanks guys for the inputs, sir bakit sabi sa thread ng tubes eh low wattage daw ang SET pero sweet sounding, then push pull has more power but not as sweet as SET? tama po ba yun?  :)

sir juls, answered your pm sir

sir hans, magkano po ba scott push pull? kelan ka bilili? dalaw ulit ako sa inyo sir pag may scott ka na ha? joke po, kung pede ulit:)

Try to audition first a push pull amp. They say it is not as sweet sounding as a SET but listen to it first. I used to own an 18W Scott and it can easily drive my B&W603. A member's description is " binabalibag lang ang B&W ng Scott ". Rene has several Scott on sale.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 19, 2003 at 09:02 AM
Raycor,

Sir malabo pa siguro ako mag buy ng scott due to budget hehehe.. as our mod and fellow members advised better audition both Scott and SET tube amps.. kanya kanya silang characteristics sa sound.  :D :D ako love the sound of Scott and 300B set sir..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Dec 19, 2003 at 06:07 PM
to sir Levi, sir Kimpao and kuya Hans,
    thanks guys for helping and endorsing on those warm gear, let me visit sir Rene of hyper para marinig ko mga tube na yan. dont have much idea talaga on tubes, esp yung mga replacement or yung mga number ng mga tubes kung ano mga characteristics. anyway guys i'll keep on posting on what gear would best match for the B4's, for my taste. basta monitoraudio parin 'as good as it gets'..Happy holiday guys.. :) :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 20, 2003 at 09:33 AM
Raycor,

Pre since first time mo.. ok ang vintage amp na integrated coz di mahirap sa matching ng speakers and is easy as plug N play na SS amp.. IMHO..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Dec 20, 2003 at 10:09 AM
to sir Levi, sir Kimpao and kuya Hans,
    thanks guys for helping and endorsing on those warm gear, let me visit sir Rene of hyper para marinig ko mga tube na yan. dont have much idea talaga on tubes, esp yung mga replacement or yung mga number ng mga tubes kung ano mga characteristics. anyway guys i'll keep on posting on what gear would best match for the B4's, for my taste. basta monitoraudio parin 'as good as it gets'..Happy holiday guys.. :) :)

vintage amp is not your only option. you may want to get WS projects like the TB2a3 SET (2wpc) or WS integrated SEP/SET amp(min. of 8wpc). The TB2a3+WS 'tono' preamp combo is a match made in heaven! your b4 has 91db sensitivity, thus could be driven at a satisfactory level by the tb2a3. if youre not in a hurry, wait for the integrated amp for more power. Goodluck! you have all the time to audition gears to match your b4.

PM if you want to audition the tb2a3+tono preamp combo with your b4. ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Dec 20, 2003 at 10:52 AM
vintage amp is not your only option. you may want to get WS projects like the TB2a3 SET (2wpc) or WS integrated SEP/SET amp(min. of 8wpc). The TB2a3+WS 'tono' preamp combo is a match made in heaven! your b4 has 91db sensitivity, thus could be driven at a satisfactory level by the tb2a3. if youre not in a hurry, wait for the integrated amp for more power. Goodluck! you have all the time to audition gears to match your b4.

PM if you want to audition the tb2a3+tono preamp combo with your b4. ;)


I AGREE! 8)

sir julsp168, saan po ang shop niyo??? mamamasko po sana... 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: yukon on Dec 20, 2003 at 01:30 PM
vintage amp is not your only option. you may want to get WS projects like the TB2a3 SET (2wpc) or WS integrated SEP/SET amp(min. of 8wpc). The TB2a3+WS 'tono' preamp combo is a match made in heaven! your b4 has 91db sensitivity, thus could be driven at a satisfactory level by the tb2a3. if youre not in a hurry, wait for the integrated amp for more power. Goodluck! you have all the time to audition gears to match your b4.

PM if you want to audition the tb2a3+tono preamp combo with your b4. ;)

dalhin mo B4 kila JulsP... tingnan ko lang kung di mataranta si JulsP sa B4 mo. hikhikhik... at tingnan ko lang din kung di ka mataranta sa matching nung B4 mo sa WS tono at WS TB2A3 niya... hikhikhik

parehas kayong magkaka-SARS na naman nyan...

kung kaya mo, dalhin mo kila Superman... sama nyo ako pag-nagkataon at ng tayong lahat na mataranta...
ahahahahaha

sssshhhhh....

------------------------------------------------
crispin?.... basilio?... kayo na ba yan?...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 20, 2003 at 04:34 PM
raycor

if you want you can audition the scott/b4 dito sa house. hindi nga lang fully broken-in yung b4 ko, dalhin mo rin yung sa iyo, if you want.  Dala ka lang ng regalo, ahehehehee  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Dec 20, 2003 at 07:12 PM
I AGREE! 8)

sir julsp168, saan po ang shop niyo??? mamamasko po sana... 8)

sir superman, welding shop po ang amin. sabihin nyo lang po kung kailangan i-weld tubo nyo. hehehe ;D

namamasko rin po! :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Dec 20, 2003 at 07:20 PM
dalhin mo B4 kila JulsP... tingnan ko lang kung di mataranta si JulsP sa B4 mo. hikhikhik... at tingnan ko lang din kung di ka mataranta sa matching nung B4 mo sa WS tono at WS TB2A3 niya... hikhikhik

parehas kayong magkaka-SARS na naman nyan...

kung kaya mo, dalhin mo kila Superman... sama nyo ako pag-nagkataon at ng tayong lahat na mataranta...
ahahahahaha

sssshhhhh....

------------------------------------------------
crispin?.... basilio?... kayo na ba yan?...

nice idea yukon, kina superman nalang dalhin b4 para magkatarantahan na! tapos dalhin din ni iceman b2 nya para try natin sa 2a3. oks ba yon guys? hehehe. jen's 2a3+tono+S2 combi has proven to storm his house. i'd like to know how the other MAs sound with a 2a3 amp. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Dec 20, 2003 at 07:46 PM
nice idea yukon, kina superman nalang dalhin b4 para magkatarantahan na! tapos dalhin din ni iceman b2 nya para try natin sa 2a3. oks ba yon guys? hehehe. jen's 2a3+tono+S2 combi has proven to storm his house. i'd like to know how the other MAs sound with a 2a3 amp. ;D

call ako dyan - para ma-compare tunog ng 2a3, vs dun sa lalabas na bago  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kwela5253 on Dec 20, 2003 at 08:22 PM
sa mga Monitor Audio Boys and Girls,

let me greet you guys a merry xmas and a happy new year!!! Mabuhay ang MA!!!

Baka kse di na ako maka-log in ulit...medyo busy...may mga bisita akong dadating for the holidays... pagyayabang ko mga speakers ko...hehehe....

kwela
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 20, 2003 at 10:51 PM
RayCor,

Pre nice idea yun pre...

Julsp and Yukon,

Problema pre taga north yan si Raycor baka malabo hehehe La union ata siya...

Kimpao,

Idol.. ingit pa rin ako sa Scott mo!! hehhee

Happy holiday to all Monitor Audio lovers
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Dec 21, 2003 at 12:58 AM
RayCor,

Pre nice idea yun pre...

Julsp and Yukon,

Problema pre taga north yan si Raycor baka malabo hehehe La union ata siya...

Kimpao,

Idol.. ingit pa rin ako sa Scott mo!! hehhee

Happy holiday to all Monitor Audio lovers

Kuya Hans and all the Monitor audio Fanatics,

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year!!!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 21, 2003 at 01:30 AM
Kuya Hans and all the Monitor audio Fanatics,

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year!!!  ;D

Likewise to everyone, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 21, 2003 at 01:34 AM
Hans,

welcome ka anytime to drop by my place to listen to the scott-MA combi (kelan tayo pupunta kay slayer, ahehehehehe)! :)  Sir, forever na sa akin ito,  type ko talaga yung tunog niya ;D ;D.    
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: LtCool on Dec 21, 2003 at 07:54 AM
makiki great na rin to all of you guys

Happy Valentines!!!


Cheers,
-LtCool-










and happy holidays!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Dec 21, 2003 at 05:47 PM
raycor

if you want you can audition the scott/b4 dito sa house. hindi nga lang fully broken-in yung b4 ko, dalhin mo rin yung sa iyo, if you want.  Dala ka lang ng regalo, ahehehehee  ;D ;D ;D ;D

sir gusto ko sana dalhin dyan pero katakot takot na hirap kasi po taga la union pa ako, :'(  hirap mag commute very bulky mga box ng B4. thanks po sa offer pero try ko visit dyan pag nakaluwas po ako.. thanks
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpOy on Dec 22, 2003 at 08:19 AM
saan gawa ang monitor audio?
china din ba?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpOy on Dec 22, 2003 at 08:21 AM
saan gawa ang monitor audio?
china rin ba?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 22, 2003 at 08:34 AM
Raycor,

Meron B4 si Idol kimpao paired with his Scott tube amp..

Kimpoy,

Bronze - Malaysia/ china not sure?? ???
Silver / gold series - UK sure ako..

Kimpao,

Idol cge schedule natin kailan ba vacation nyo?? and thanks for the invite..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Dec 22, 2003 at 09:05 AM
YAHHOOO!!! I already got the B4 to match the 5500 and tono preamp, and Men, it ROCKS!!! Sounds good para akong nakalutang, hehehe.... ;D ;D ;D I think i will be having a long listening vacation this christmas.... 8) 8) 8)

BTW, i'm going to pick-up the BCenter tomorrow afternoon at Architectural Audio....Thanks to Epoy....Also, to sir mickey when i met him at AA. He gave me a brief discussion about WS Integrated Amp.... :D :D :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 22, 2003 at 10:07 AM
Raycor,

Meron B4 si Idol kimpao paired with his Scott tube amp..

Kimpoy,

Bronze - Malaysia/ china not sure?? ???
Silver / gold series - UK sure ako..

Kimpao,

Idol cge schedule natin kailan ba vacation nyo?? and thanks for the invite..

Hans,

pasabi ka lang kung kelan, kaya ko naman i-adjust sked ko during the holidays. i just have couple of meetings right after x-mas pero ok lang.

raycor,

yup, i have b4s paired with the scott.  kahit di mo na dalhin yung b4 mo ok lang since medyo malinaw na tumunog yung MA ko.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Dec 22, 2003 at 04:47 PM
YAHHOOO!!! I already got the B4 to match the 5500 and tono preamp, and Men, it ROCKS!!! Sounds good para akong nakalutang, hehehe.... ;D ;D ;D I think i will be having a long listening vacation this christmas.... 8) 8) 8)

BTW, i'm going to pick-up the BCenter tomorrow afternoon at Architectural Audio....Thanks to Epoy....Also, to sir mickey when i met him at AA. He gave me a brief discussion about WS Integrated Amp.... :D :D :D

congrats, s2kov! 8)...merry christmas! 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Dec 22, 2003 at 04:47 PM
YAHHOOO!!! I already got the B4 to match the 5500 and tono preamp, and Men, it ROCKS!!! Sounds good para akong nakalutang, hehehe.... ;D ;D ;D I think i will be having a long listening vacation this christmas.... 8) 8) 8)

BTW, i'm going to pick-up the BCenter tomorrow afternoon at Architectural Audio....Thanks to Epoy....Also, to sir mickey when i met him at AA. He gave me a brief discussion about WS Integrated Amp.... :D :D :D

congrats, s2kov! 8)...merry christmas! 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dunforgiven on Dec 22, 2003 at 05:31 PM

bronze series SRP
b1 P11,200
b2 P13,800
b4 P24,990
bc p9,100

Silver series SRP
s1 P28,500
s2 P31,800
s6 P54,750
s8 P72,950
s10 P91,200
SLCR P22,700

Prices are usaully 15-20 percent off the SRP

pls pardon my ignorance.... are these prices for a pair already or just for 1 pc?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Dec 22, 2003 at 05:33 PM
pls pardon my ignorance.... are these prices for a pair already or just for 1 pc?

hi!...all prices posted are "per pair" already...thanks! 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Dec 22, 2003 at 05:50 PM
Thanks man!!! Merry christmas too!!! 8) 8) 8)


congrats, s2kov! 8)...merry christmas! 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: AudioAddict on Dec 23, 2003 at 01:08 AM
To kimpoy,

Galing ako kanina kay hyperaudio sabi nya gawa ng UK pa rin ang Monito Audio unlike ng B&W China na at Mission ay Malaysia. Di ko lang na audtion kasi still in the box pa pero yung S2 niya nadining ko very impressive while playing Tchaikovsky parang katabi ko lang yung orchestra. I'm planning to buy the B2 on January 2004 kasi mura kay hyperaudio kaso wala syang charge for credit card :(

I'm thinking to buy B&W DM303 sana pero nag bago na isip ko, impress talaga ako sa tunog ng Monitor Audio. :)

AudioAddict
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Kahon on Dec 23, 2003 at 01:24 AM
to mod may error akong na encounter sorry sa 3 post, kala ko di sya na post.

to AudioAddict,

you can delete your excess posts by clicking on the delete button at the upper right corner of your post.


Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 23, 2003 at 11:43 AM
To kimpoy,

Galing ako kanina kay hyperaudio sabi nya gawa ng UK pa rin ang Monito Audio unlike ng B&W China na at Mission ay Malaysia. Di ko lang na audtion kasi still in the box pa pero yung S2 niya nadining ko very impressive while playing Tchaikovsky parang katabi ko lang yung orchestra. I'm planning to buy the B2 on January 2004 kasi mura kay hyperaudio kaso wala syang charge for credit card :(

I'm thinking to buy B&W DM303 sana pero nag bago na isip ko, impress talaga ako sa tunog ng Monitor Audio. :)

AudioAddict

AudioAddict

was there also yesterday morning.  anyway, try mo si sir sonny tuazon ng hometheater for both brands
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: CeeV on Dec 23, 2003 at 01:56 PM
mga Bro,

         Newbie lang ko d2..but i've been a Fan of MA's wayback year 2000 ng makita ko sya and marinig sa Singapore....Ask ko lang guys....have anyone of you tried them with a DENON1803 amp? after years of painstakingly saving for them am planning to set up na..kaso mo underbudget parin...kaya mah question is will it sound great too with a DENON1803?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: CeeV on Dec 23, 2003 at 02:04 PM
hello,

          Newbie ko d2 sa forum....but I've been a fan of MA's wayback in 2000 ng ma-auditon ko sya sa Singapore,super ang clarity..Silver 5 series yung na-audition ko available ba yan d2? how much kaya? will it sound  great with a DENON1803 receiver? or yung mga Bronze series okei kaya yun sa Denon? I just noticed that most of yu is having it with a HK...what other amp ba na ka-level ng 1803 pricewise and features wise? Thjanks syensya na dami tanong :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Dec 23, 2003 at 02:08 PM
hello,

          Newbie ko d2 sa forum....but I've been a fan of MA's wayback in 2000 ng ma-auditon ko sya sa Singapore,super ang clarity..Silver 5 series yung na-audition ko available ba yan d2? how much kaya? will it sound  great with a DENON1803 receiver? or yung mga Bronze series okei kaya yun sa Denon? I just noticed that most of yu is having it with a HK...what other amp ba na ka-level ng 1803 pricewise and features wise? Thjanks syensya na dami tanong :)

heard it connected to a HK and marantz and it sounded good.. i suggest if possible, if ure here in manila.. audition it at architectural audio or spectra in makati.. accoustical space in megamall.. or soundroom in podium... they carry both MA and denon.. happy auditioning..  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Dec 23, 2003 at 03:28 PM
to all MA lovers...

(http://www.usacyber.com/Christmas/titleanim.gif)

and a more musical new year ahead...


superman 8)


Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 23, 2003 at 04:20 PM
superman

likewise, merry christmas and a happy new year to all MA afficionados. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Dec 23, 2003 at 10:17 PM
merry christmas all !! here's to a new year !!  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: AudioAddict on Dec 24, 2003 at 12:01 AM
To Kimpoy,

Thanks for info. try ko na lang mag drop by kay sonny. :)


to all MA fan,


Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year too. Sana New equipments too.  

From AudioAddict  
 
 
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Dec 26, 2003 at 08:59 PM
Hi! I'm a newbie in the HT hobby and pls. bear with my rather dumb question. :)

At the back panel of the B4, each polarity ("+"= red and "-" =black ) has two tabs the HF and LF. I'm quite confused where I'm supposed to stick my speaker wires to. For a couple of weeks now, I stuck the ecosse 2.3 white wire to the HF of the "-" = black tab and the red wire to the LF of the "+" =red tab, is this correct? Then today, for no reason, i decided to stick all of the wire ends to HF sides for both polarities.  My question is, which method is the correct one? Will it damage my speakers if, in case, I didnt stick it properly?  ??? Btw, I have been using it for 56.5 hrs already.  

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: p.dividdy2 on Dec 26, 2003 at 09:37 PM
number1..

i think you need to biwire your speakers correctly..

you should attach a wire to the HF posts (red to red, black to black) and another set to the LF posts... then at the other end join all the reds and blacks to your amp's corresponding binding posts

if you dont want to biwire i think your present connection is ok since the copper plate sends a signal to the LFs anyway...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Dec 26, 2003 at 09:55 PM
p.dividdy2,

thanks for the reply! currently i am not yet bi-wiring my set-up (just using the ecosse 2.3 on its own), so you're saying that i should just put the wire ends to the HF posts for both polarities, right?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: obey on Dec 26, 2003 at 10:11 PM
number1,

I do not see anything wrong with what you did or what you are doing as long as the jumpers of the speaker terminals are still connected.  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: levi on Dec 26, 2003 at 11:49 PM
Hi! I'm a newbie in the HT hobby and pls. bear with my rather dumb question. :)

At the back panel of the B4, each polarity ("+"= red and "-" =black ) has two tabs the HF and LF. I'm quite confused where I'm supposed to stick my speaker wires to. For a couple of weeks now, I stuck the ecosse 2.3 white wire to the HF of the "-" = black tab and the red wire to the LF of the "+" =red tab, is this correct? Then today, for no reason, i decided to stick all of the wire ends to HF sides for both polarities.  My question is, which method is the correct one? Will it damage my speakers if, in case, I didnt stick it properly?  ??? Btw, I have been using it for 56.5 hrs already.  



Try this upgrade. Replace the copper jumper with a short ecosse wire. It did wonders with my system , it might also work for you plus you dont spend anything.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: yukon on Dec 27, 2003 at 12:35 AM
Try this upgrade. Replace the copper jumper with a short ecosse wire. It did wonders with my system , it might also work for you plus you dont spend anything.

yap...
"+" connectors of HF and LF should be shorted
"-" connectors  of HF and LF should also be shorted
(using "recognized" good sounding cables like ecosse will really solve that problem)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Dec 29, 2003 at 04:42 PM

attendance sheet for december 30:

1. superman (siyempre!)  ;D
2. vintage_dog - it would be an HONOR!  :o
3. iceman90a
4. geko
5. yukon
6. julsp168
7. pedor2
8. rony
9. edboy
10. s2kov
11. symon
12. [l]es
[/color]
thanks...did i forget anyone???

superman 8)


Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Jan 01, 2004 at 11:08 PM
Happy New year to all!!!  ;D

MA All the way!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 01, 2004 at 11:22 PM
Happy New year to all!!!  ;D

MA All the way!!!

Happy New Year also james16!!!!

 ;D

"As Close As It Gets"
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jan 02, 2004 at 05:35 PM


hi guys!

happy new year!

as V_D suggested during the listening session the other day, i am now using ecosse cables for the binding post (for the bi-wire)...noticed immediately an improvement especially in the bass...also, V_D mentioned that the (+) of the speaker cables should be placed on the "high" positive (red) while the (-) of the speaker cables be placed on the "low" (black)...there was again an audible improvement...thanks sir V_D for the suggestions!

will post pictures later...

superman 8)

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jan 02, 2004 at 05:37 PM

attendance sheet for december 30:

1. superman (siyempre!)  ;D
2. vintage_dog - it would be an HONOR!  :o
3. iceman90a
4. geko
5. yukon
6. julsp168
7. edboy
8. s2kov
9. symon

[/color]
thanks...did i forget anyone???

superman 8)




thanks everyone for joining us in the listening session...most especially to sir Vintage_Dog!...another session tentatively scheduled on february 14, 2003...hopefully the 300B will be available already by then...geko, can you also bring your "beauty"???...thanks again! 8)

superman 8)

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Jan 02, 2004 at 07:43 PM


hi guys!

happy new year!

as V_D suggested during the listening session the other day, i am now using ecosse cables for the binding post (for the bi-wire)...noticed immediately an improvement especially in the bass...also, V_D mentioned that the (+) of the speaker cables should be placed on the "high" positive (red) while the (-) of the speaker cables be placed on the "low" (black)...there was again an audible improvement...thanks sir V_D for the suggestions!

will post pictures later...

superman 8)



i'll just did that, put the red positive on the hf and the black negative on the lf. i think the bass increased and the treble increased too.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jan 02, 2004 at 11:29 PM
i'll just did that, put the red positive on the hf and the black negative on the lf. i think the bass increased and the treble increased too.

congrats Les!...i'm still in the process of observing more audible differences...enjoy! 8)

hope you can joinus in our future listening sessions! 8)

happy new year, happy new gear! 8)

superman 8)

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: p.dividdy2 on Jan 03, 2004 at 01:15 AM
Speaking of happy new gear..

i got my very own B2 today...  ;D
courtesy of sir phones thanks again!

kaso im  suffering ear congestion due to my colds..so muffled sobra ang naririnig ko sa left ear ko...

medyo ot pero may alam ba kayong remedy or cure dito..i tried the gum thing..the drinking water while pinching your nose thing...yawning..lahat na..walang epekto...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Jan 03, 2004 at 01:36 AM
Speaking of happy new gear..

i got my very own B2 today...  ;D
courtesy of sir phones thanks again!


congrats sa B2, welcome sa MA club!!!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 03, 2004 at 01:40 AM
Speaking of happy new gear..

i got my very own B2 today...  ;D
courtesy of sir phones thanks again!

kaso im  suffering ear congestion due to my colds..so muffled sobra ang naririnig ko sa left ear ko...

medyo ot pero may alam ba kayong remedy or cure dito..i tried the gum thing..the drinking water while pinching your nose thing...yawning..lahat na..walang epekto...

congrats p.dividdy2 on your new gear!!! welcome to the MA Club!!!!!! Happy New Gear!!!!! ;D

OT rin bro, try ornex para sa colds. Ahehehe!!!






Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: p.dividdy2 on Jan 04, 2004 at 12:23 AM
thanks!  ;D

na set up ko na.. kaso i cant really enjoy it because of  my muffled ear...what a punishment.... para akong bumili ng painting tapos nagkaroon ako ng katarata..grrrr!  :(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 05, 2004 at 10:11 AM
P.dividy,

congrats sa B2 mo!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 05, 2004 at 03:37 PM
mahaba habang tugtugan at puyatan pa yan hehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 05, 2004 at 03:42 PM
congrats and welcome to the club sir..  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 06, 2004 at 07:01 PM
Sebman,

San pala venue ng next listening session text me sir..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 06, 2004 at 07:13 PM
mga sirs,

baka pwedeng sumama diyan ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 06, 2004 at 07:16 PM
Kimpao,

Sir wla pa venue.. pero 2 possible spot sir hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 06, 2004 at 10:49 PM
to all MA bronze owners, have you tried removing the tweeter grills? :o  was able to check with MA website's FAQ section. Pwede raw, eh! Hmmm. ::) Any comments on this?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Jan 06, 2004 at 10:54 PM
I red this on the web but not that confident to do that.... :-\ :-\ :-\


to all MA bronze owners, have you tried removing the tweeter grills? :o  was able to check with MA website's FAQ section. Pwede raw, eh! Hmmm. ::) Any comments on this?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 06, 2004 at 11:08 PM
I red this on the web but not that confident to do that.... :-\ :-\ :-\

yup, i too wasn't that confident.  hawak ko na yung wire to pull it out kaso baka may mangyari na di kanainais. ;D
would their be such difference in sound if one removes it?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: p.dividdy2 on Jan 07, 2004 at 01:50 AM
greetings from the one-eared....aahh..one :D !


my left ear can now hear about 90%..muffled pa rin pero i can hear the left channel better than the other day na super labo talaga..so i fired up my set-up.. btw am using a yamaha rx-v596a avr..

first impression was the b2s clarity and i thought i was happy with the diamond 8.1.. iba talaga..

1. yung strings sa gitara ni Joe Pass parang bagong palit..
2. listened to John Mayer's inside wants out album.. the guitar also parang bago ang strings...vocals clear talaga with weight..
3. tried max weinberg 7... swing album ito.. gumanda din! horns were distinguishable and the toms were  resonating with weight..
4. i also listened to kenny loggins redwoods concert na dati i thought the mix was not that good..turned out my old speakers was the one that was not good ehehe!

ganda ng speakers na to..paano pa kaya kung HK ang amp... my dad has an HK amp..ang taba ng tunog ...

havent tried out the b2s sa HT application..gabi na kasi..bukas na lang sana magclear up na ang pandinig ko... :D

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 07, 2004 at 07:35 AM
yup, i too wasn't that confident.  hawak ko na yung wire to pull it out kaso baka may mangyari na di kanainais. ;D
would their be such difference in sound if one removes it?

mga pre you take a risk lang wala rin naman masyadong improvement e baka mamaya madamage lang yong gold dome  so i advice  wag nyo nang subukan  ;D ;D ;D peace
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Jan 07, 2004 at 09:56 AM
greetings from the one-eared....aahh..one :D !

first impression was the b2s clarity and i thought i was happy with the diamond 8.1.. iba talaga....


i second that bro. speakers in the market ive tested that have the same detail and clarity of the b2 siguro are the b&w 601s. i would have gone either way between the two but then again the b&w is considerably more expensive so the the decision actually is a no brainer.

side note pre, im into acoustic guitar music also and you should listen to acoustic alchemy on these speakers. you could literally hear their fingers going up and down the guitar fretboard, details that i loooove listening to on the b2s.  ;) ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 07, 2004 at 10:31 AM
P.dividy,

Pre wait till mag break in yan B2 mo sir and you'll love more open na open more balance high and low ang sound tapos experiment on the placement hehehe parang wla speaker na sir..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 07, 2004 at 11:25 AM
mga pre you take a risk lang wala rin naman masyadong improvement e baka mamaya madamage lang yong gold dome  so i advice  wag nyo nang subukan  ;D ;D ;D peace

pre, natanong ko lang, nagbakasakali lang kung mayroon nang gumawa nito. ahehehehe ;D peace!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 07, 2004 at 11:35 AM
Kimpao,

Pre very minimal lang difference sa sound pero pag nasira mo for sure big difference sa cost mo.. hehehehe

OT.. usap na kami ni Mark and told him to provide me the breakdown of the function.. ;D  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 07, 2004 at 11:40 AM
pre, nagbabakasakali lang kung meron nang gumawa. ahehehe! pre, may tawad pa daw yan sabi ni utol kagabi sa akin.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: p.dividdy2 on Jan 08, 2004 at 12:51 AM
cousin skeeter,

i'll try to find my acoustic alchemy cd.. pati yung michael hedges.. its here somewhere...

hans a,

looking forward to that!


tried ht naman... mas bagay ang b2 sa jbl n center ko.. ang maliit ko lang na prob ay yung 8.1 hindi na ata match as rears but its tolerable .. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 09, 2004 at 04:05 PM
p.dividdy,

To match your 8.1 with your front try to increase the level a little bit baka makuha dun sir..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: p.dividdy2 on Jan 10, 2004 at 12:52 AM
hans,

its not the level but the sound quality....sa harap clear tapos kapag galing sa likod mataba or ma mid naman ang sound.. but i would still have to test it again kasi medyo di pa back to normal ang hearing ko ang tagal na nga e...but its improving slowly..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpOy on Jan 10, 2004 at 08:51 AM
pdvd,
anong amp/receiver ginamit mo?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: p.dividdy2 on Jan 11, 2004 at 12:53 AM
kimpoy,

im using a yamaha rx-v595a..

i think nagclear up na ang hearing ko today..so i tried the HT setup again.. i used the SWAT dvd.. yung opening sequence na may bank holdup... ma mid nga ang wharfs na rear .. kapag lumipad sa likod yung chopper nawawala ang highs ( im thinking of connecting the speaker wires to the hf posts since di na ito naka bi wire..) also confirmed na mas bagay ang jbl center ko sa b2s..  

sa audio naman ngayon ko lang na appreciate ng mabuti yung vocals nasa gitna  parang naka pro logic with 2 speakers (i listen with the effects off) ... tapos yung mga backup sa left and right...i experienced this with the wharfs kaso kailangan isipin mo pa  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Jan 11, 2004 at 01:21 AM
p.dividdy2,

pare its nice to know that your normal hearing is back... and maganda nga ang monitor audio both ht and music. magaling nga ang imaging nyan... wait mo pa kapag nag-break in pa yan.

habang tumatagal lalo sumasarap parang alak.... heheheh

as close as it gets...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Archangel on Jan 11, 2004 at 07:24 PM
I got to use my B2s for HT today viewing Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle.  They blew me away!   An astounding combination of clarity and slam.   I can only imagine what B4s can do.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Jan 12, 2004 at 08:48 AM
B4??? It won't definitely turn you down 8) 8) 8)

I got to use my B2s for HT today viewing Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle.  They blew me away!   An astounding combination of clarity and slam.   I can only imagine what B4s can do.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 12, 2004 at 10:13 AM
Archangel,

B4 kamo :), parang rexona yan pre "Won't let you down!". Mwehehehehe ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Jan 12, 2004 at 11:07 AM
peeps,

anyone here using the dtx 9.5B bookshelf speakers? is its sound closer to MA than those of wharfe diamonds? im asking this coz my current surrounds are 8.1s and hindi sila talaga match with my b2 fronts. theyre also quite hard to drive. am thinking of selling them and getting the dtx 9.5B. the dtx bookshelves are also rated with 90db setting as compared to the 86db of the wharfes. sometimes ive to set the surround speaker level at +10 higher than the fronts for me to enjoy my dvds. wont go as far as buying b1s. TIA :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 12, 2004 at 12:01 PM
[slayer],

Pre, baka maunahan ka dun sa B4. :-* Bili na! Medyo mahirap makakuha ng B4 ngayon, Bwahahahaha!!! ;D ;D Saktong-sakto dun sa HK mo yan, pati kulay.  Kahit kangino mo itanong dito sa thread na ito, sigurado ako, B4 ang isasagot sa iyo. ;D ;D ;D ;D

sir Hans, cousin skeeter, kimpoy

ano ang maipapayo niyo kay [slayer] para sa speakers?
Ahehehehe.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Jan 12, 2004 at 12:23 PM
cousin skeeter,

i'll try to find my acoustic alchemy cd.. pati yung michael hedges.. its here somewhere...

hans a,

looking forward to that!


tried ht naman... mas bagay ang b2 sa jbl n center ko.. ang maliit ko lang na prob ay yung 8.1 hindi na ata match as rears but its tolerable .. ;D

bro, same problem pala tayo. 8.1 din kasi surrounds ko eh. in case you can find surrounds na match sa b2, please let me know also. thanks!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 12, 2004 at 12:35 PM
slayer,

B4 tayooooo!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Jan 12, 2004 at 12:37 PM
[slayer],

Pre, baka maunahan ka dun sa B4. :-* Bili na! Medyo mahirap makakuha ng B4 ngayon, Bwahahahaha!!! ;D ;D Saktong-sakto dun sa HK mo yan, pati kulay.  Kahit kangino mo itanong dito sa thread na ito, sigurado ako, B4 ang isasagot ko sa iyo. ;D ;D ;D ;D

sir Hans, cousin skeeter, kimpoy

ano ang maipapayo niyo kay [slayer] para sa speakers?
Ahehehehe.


B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4! B4!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 12, 2004 at 01:04 PM
Cousin skeeter,

Hows your setup na sir broken in na B2??



James,

musta na sir!! busy sa new job..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Jan 12, 2004 at 01:13 PM
Langhiya ka kimpao... ahehehe... ;D ;D ;D

As much as i wanted to... kakatayin ako ni Misis pag bumili ako ngayon... ahehehe... sa mga darating na panahon nalang. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Jan 12, 2004 at 01:19 PM
Cousin skeeter,

Hows your setup na sir broken in na B2??


hans,
of course broken in na ang B2, matagal na rin eh. yung nga lang am looking for surrounds na match sa b2.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Jan 12, 2004 at 01:38 PM
Cousin,

Bili bili na ng B1! ;D

hans,
of course broken in na ang B2, matagal na rin eh. yung nga lang am looking for surrounds na match sa b2.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 12, 2004 at 02:55 PM
Cousin,

Bili bili na ng B1! ;D

[slayer],

Bili bili na rin ng B4! ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Jan 12, 2004 at 03:05 PM
slayer,

bili ka na ng B4!!!!!  ;D

meron ata sa buy n sell eh
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 12, 2004 at 03:21 PM
wala nang isip isip.. bili na slayer..  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 13, 2004 at 12:57 AM
B4 pa rin ako price and sound pareho cya nang AE EVO S3 match yong dalawa sarap cguro showdown yong dalawa  ;D ;D side by side  ;D kaya upgrade na sa B4 pero sayang din B2 ko  :'( :'( ganda tumunog break in na klarong klaro lyrics pati pagdighayyyyyyyy :'( kung may pera lang  :'(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 13, 2004 at 10:23 AM
J_albert,

PRe wag na magdalawang isip go for it na B4.. pre kahit side by side i'll still go for B4 siguro cheaper sya hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 13, 2004 at 10:35 AM
oo nga pre.. madami naman ata e... gawin mo na lang surrounds  yung B2..  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 13, 2004 at 11:55 AM
j_albert

no 2nd thoughts about B4, ayos yan bro.  benta mo yung B2 plus the stands tapos dagdag ka nalang for the b4 or you can go the other route which i took (mwehehehehehe!!!! ;D) hiwalay mo audio sa ht setup, ahahehehe. gamitin mo yung b2 sa audio tapos bili ka ws 300b na tube amp ;D ;D ;D yung b4 pang ht.

or why not consider this, there's someone in the assorted buy and sell thread (si legacy at yun) thats' selling his MA B4 but then he's also getting B2 for replacement. swap nalang kaya kayong dalawa since ang ipapalit niya pagnabenta yung B4 is B2, diba.f ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 13, 2004 at 11:13 PM
oo nga pre.. madami naman ata e... gawin mo na lang surrounds  yung B2..  ;D  ;D
ganda naman surround ito sayang lang  ;D ;D tsaka ala tayo ganoon kalaking halaga.....wait na lang kayo hehehehe i consider din yong AE EVO S3 konti lang naman diperensya
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 14, 2004 at 08:36 AM
ganda naman surround ito sayang lang  ;D ;D tsaka ala tayo ganoon kalaking halaga.....wait na lang kayo hehehehe i consider din yong AE EVO S3 konti lang naman diperensya

wows congrats dyan sa binabalak mong yan pre.. d nde ka na HK/MA all the way nyan.. hehehe we got to listen to this speakers together with Hans yesterday at upscale audio in megamall.. partida pa being driven by a yamaha avr.. rinig mo yung ganda ng speakers kahit manipis ng konti due to the yamaha avr.. mas maganda cguro tunog nito when connected to a good avr.. (not starting a brand war here.. imho lang..  ;D peace)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 14, 2004 at 09:20 AM
Sebman,

Prend ok yan EVO3 pero OT ka na hehehe pre i'll still stick to Monitor Audio B4 pa rin pre.. kahit may budget pa ako for upgrade hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Jan 15, 2004 at 08:12 AM
I'm in the process of choosing receivers for my upcoming system.  I'm rather set on getting MA (no thanks to the 'marketing' you guys have been providing :>) but I'm still not set on the receiver.  Aside from tonal differences (which is subjective), I'm just concerned whether or not lower end receivers can handle MA's and a sub at a 5.1 setup.

So far, I'm considering the following:
HK 130/330 (clear favourite :>)
Onkyo 501
Marantz 4400/5400
Yamaha 440/540
Denon 1604

Will these receivers be able to deliver the power needed for a full blown 5.1 setup?  While listening levels will mostly on the low side, better err in the side of caution.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 15, 2004 at 10:11 AM
Gren,

Was at Megamall monday and learn the the HK2550 is on sale try to check it out pre..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Jan 15, 2004 at 10:53 AM
I'm in the process of choosing receivers for my upcoming system.  I'm rather set on getting MA (no thanks to the 'marketing' you guys have been providing :>) but I'm still not set on the receiver.  Aside from tonal differences (which is subjective), I'm just concerned whether or not lower end receivers can handle MA's and a sub at a 5.1 setup.

So far, I'm considering the following:
HK 130/330 (clear favourite :>)
Onkyo 501
Marantz 4400/5400
Yamaha 440/540
Denon 1604

Will these receivers be able to deliver the power needed for a full blown 5.1 setup?  While listening levels will mostly on the low side, better err in the side of caution.


i would not recommend pairing monitor audios with either denon or yamaha. MAs are very detailed sounding speakers and pairing them with denon and yamaha would only make them sound brighter. I was able to test my MAs with a denon 1804 and i didnt like it. medyo thin sounding and ear fatiguing (imo). same with the yamaha 620 i had before. havent tested them with marantz though. if marantz is warm sounding baka match din sila. of course i still recommed the hk330.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Philander on Jan 15, 2004 at 11:15 AM
I'm in the process of choosing receivers for my upcoming system.  I'm rather set on getting MA (no thanks to the 'marketing' you guys have been providing :>) but I'm still not set on the receiver.  Aside from tonal differences (which is subjective), I'm just concerned whether or not lower end receivers can handle MA's and a sub at a 5.1 setup.

So far, I'm considering the following:
HK 130/330 (clear favourite :>)
Onkyo 501
Marantz 4400/5400
Yamaha 440/540
Denon 1604

Will these receivers be able to deliver the power needed for a full blown 5.1 setup?  While listening levels will mostly on the low side, better err in the side of caution.


Technically lamang na lamang ang HK 330 sa lahat ng receivers na pinost mo.
Loaded features including 7.1 support, Stereo multi-room function, component video switching, pre-outs, high-currect, high-grade dac, SPL via EzSet, Zone two remote, etc.

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Philander on Jan 15, 2004 at 11:17 AM
Gren,

Was at Megamall monday and learn the the HK2550 is on sale try to check it out pre..

Hello Hanz,

Anong shop sa Megamall ang nagcacarry ng HK receivers?

Thanks.  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 15, 2004 at 11:20 AM
its accoustical space.. 5/F megamall.. beside informatics..  :) but they don't have the 330 on display.. only the 130.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Philander on Jan 15, 2004 at 11:24 AM
Thanks...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: AudioAddict on Jan 15, 2004 at 12:39 PM
Hi Guys,

Bakit di na lang kayo mag S2 kesa sa B4 konti lang diperensya, naka S2 na kayo. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 15, 2004 at 01:13 PM
b4 21k

s2 around 26k to 28k plus stands,

hmmmm!!!! malayo masyado, pre. ;D

peace bro!!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Jan 15, 2004 at 01:18 PM
how much ang s1 ngayon??
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Jan 15, 2004 at 01:20 PM
hehe, audioaddict, masama yan.

i started looknig at wharfe 8.1, konti nalang 8.3, sige 8.3, oops 8.4 nalang.

a month later, hmm, b2 ba or b4 :P i don't want to start on the s's :>

anyway, hk is still ahead for me, but 130 seems so so on features while 330 is loaded, but 50% more expensive.  why oh why isn't the 230 being marketed?  it'll probably come out the moment i get my 130/330 :P
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 15, 2004 at 01:23 PM
sir john5479

try mo kay sir sonny tuazon. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Jan 15, 2004 at 01:55 PM
Nagka-kaubosan yata ng stock ng B4. B6 ayaw nyo? May naka B6 na ba dito? Anong impression nyo sa B6?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Jan 15, 2004 at 02:31 PM
Wala na ba available? I wonder why it does ;D ;D ;D


Nagka-kaubosan yata ng stock ng B4. B6 ayaw nyo? May naka B6 na ba dito? Anong impression nyo sa B6?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 15, 2004 at 03:57 PM
actually, experienced this last november pa. :-\ when i was still shopping around for this model.  yung b2 nagkalat, ewan ko lang ngayon.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Jan 15, 2004 at 04:11 PM
Swerte pa pala ako, i got mine last december at AA.... :D :D :D


actually, experienced this last november pa. :-\ when i was still shopping around for this model.  yung b2 nagkalat, ewan ko lang ngayon.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 15, 2004 at 04:17 PM
yup, got mine also nung december pero pahirapan pa!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Jan 15, 2004 at 04:37 PM
Puwedeng makihiram? ;D

yup, got mine also nung december pero pahirapan pa!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Jan 15, 2004 at 04:39 PM
heard the b6 in archi.  the bass was a bit overpowering in architechtural audio's demo place.  this in contrast to the b2, which was a bit anemic.  the b4 was just right :>

i suppose in this case, the room dimensions has a lot to do with the sound that came out :>
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 15, 2004 at 05:21 PM
Puwedeng makihiram? ;D

basta ikaw [slayer], alang problema! ;) alin? yung manual o yung box nung B4?  ahehehehehe ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Jan 15, 2004 at 06:38 PM
was supposed to audition the b2 or b4 at the hometheatre tonight, but just when i got there, they were packed and sold :P just my luck.  saw a 330, which got sold along with the MA's.

they said they might have new stock tomorrow.  will just have to see :P
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 16, 2004 at 10:06 AM
AudioAddict,

Pre got the B4 coz cheaper ang bronze center and no need for a stand since my setup for audio and HT are shared by one speaker lang.. hehhee
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 16, 2004 at 10:20 AM
you got pm sir hans ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 16, 2004 at 10:31 AM
Kimpao,

Pm you sir..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: nels76 on Jan 16, 2004 at 05:19 PM
MA Fans,


Batiin niyo naman iyong kapwa niyo MA fans na si james16. Birthday niya ngayon. 35yrs old na. Kaya naka-3550 siya. he he he.

Happy Birthday james16.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Jan 16, 2004 at 05:30 PM
uy!!! happy bday pre!!!!!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Jan 16, 2004 at 05:33 PM
MA Fans,


Batiin niyo naman iyong kapwa niyo MA fans na si james16. Birthday niya ngayon. 35yrs old na. Kaya naka-3550 siya. he he he.

Happy Birthday james16.

Happy Birthday!!!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 16, 2004 at 05:35 PM
happy beerday james16.. imposible namang 16 ka pa lang..  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 16, 2004 at 06:41 PM
happy birthday james16!!!! ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Jan 16, 2004 at 09:25 PM
happy birthday james :D libre ka sa jan 24th session?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: hyperaudio on Jan 16, 2004 at 11:38 PM
Guys,
i still have a sealed pair of black B2's. Net price is P11,700. txt 09179761009 if you are interested.
S1 and S2 also available.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Jan 17, 2004 at 06:09 AM
MA Fans,


Batiin niyo naman iyong kapwa niyo MA fans na si james16. Birthday niya ngayon. 35yrs old na. Kaya naka-3550 siya. he he he.

Happy Birthday james16.

loko-loko talaga itong si nels76, pinatatanda ako, i'm only 27 yrs old..... ;D

anyway, salamat sa lahat ng bumati.... ;D ;D ;D

hirap ng nag-aadjust sa bagong trabaho, oras pa ng pasok ko parang hostess, hehehehe

HK/MA All The Way!!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ZEPHYR on Jan 17, 2004 at 06:42 AM
MA Fans,

Batiin niyo naman iyong kapwa niyo MA fans na si james16. Birthday niya ngayon. 35yrs old na. Kaya naka-3550 siya. he he he.

Happy Birthday james16.

Happy Birthday Bro.  ;D Sa 24th ba ang celebration natin?

Galing!!! Listening session with B-day celebration ayos na ayos yan.

Cheers ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: nels76 on Jan 17, 2004 at 06:51 AM
Happy Birthday Bro.  ;D Sa 24th ba ang celebration natin?

Galing!!! Listening session with B-day celebration ayos na ayos yan.

Cheers ;)


Good Idea Zephyr.

Sa Jan 24th listening session sagot ni james food as birthday treat niya sa atin. he he he
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Jan 17, 2004 at 08:58 AM
loko-loko talaga itong si nels76, pinatatanda ako, i'm only 27 yrs old..... ;D

anyway, salamat sa lahat ng bumati.... ;D ;D ;D

hirap ng nag-aadjust sa bagong trabaho, oras pa ng pasok ko parang hostess, hehehehe

HK/MA All The Way!!!!

 ;DHappy Birthday! Are we invited? ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Jan 17, 2004 at 04:32 PM
Good Idea Zephyr.

Sa Jan 24th listening session sagot ni james food as birthday treat niya sa atin. he he he



oks yan. ako na bahala sa peanuts, ice and juice ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpOy on Jan 17, 2004 at 04:40 PM
slayer, mag B4 ka na, sure shot yan. walang sisi dyan.

narinig ko na HK2550 (tulad ng sa iyo) at B4,

vivian velez pare!!! punong puno ng katawan!!!

buong buo!!! napaka warm!!! kaya nga tinapos ko na yung HT ko (Yammy+DTX) para mag concentrate na ako sa Audio!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: arnel90 on Jan 17, 2004 at 04:46 PM
Guys,
i still have a sealed pair of black B2's. Net price is P11,700. txt 09179761009 if you are interested.
S1 and S2 also available.

heard the s2 last night at master rene's tube haven, bass really digs down deep, crystal highs, haunting mids, speakers easily diseappears...quality speaker for its price.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 17, 2004 at 04:52 PM
slayer, mag B4 ka na, sure shot yan. walang sisi dyan.

narinig ko na HK2550 (tulad ng sa iyo) at B4,

vivian velez pare!!! punong puno ng katawan!!!

buong buo!!! napaka warm!!! kaya nga tinapos ko na yung HT ko (Yammy+DTX) para mag concentrate na ako sa Audio!

kimpoy,

tahimik lang yan si slayer ::) pero huwag ka baka yung 8.3 niyan maging B6 :o pag post uli ng pics nung setup niyan! mwehehehehe!!!!!! slayer peace tayo! ahehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Jan 17, 2004 at 04:58 PM
heard the s2 last night at master rene's tube haven, bass really digs down deep, crystal highs, haunting mids, speakers easily diseappears...quality speaker for its price.

may I ask what amp was used?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: arnel90 on Jan 17, 2004 at 07:48 PM
may I ask what amp was used?

ASL monoblocks, not sure about the preamp
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Jan 19, 2004 at 06:38 PM
Langhiya ka kimpao... nanahimik ako para di tamaan ng sars! ahehehe... bumabalik nanaman according sa news. ;D

Congrats to sebman sa bago mong baby!! ;D (para hindi OT) ;D

kimpoy,

tahimik lang yan si slayer ::) pero huwag ka baka yung 8.3 niyan maging B6 :o pag post uli ng pics nung setup niyan! mwehehehehe!!!!!! slayer peace tayo! ahehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 19, 2004 at 06:48 PM
SARS!!!!! na yan [slayer]!!!  

Sebman congrats din sa bago mong babies! pre, dapat binaba mo yan sa bahay para masubukan baka fake! mweheheheh, biro lang bro ;D peace tayo sebman. ;D  OT lang seb, kunin mo yung cel number ko kay sir hans para text mo ako kung sasabay ka sa weekend.


sir hans,

OT lang. dalawang araw na akong nababagabag kung alin ang uunahin ko :-\ :-\ :-\.  pre, still can't forget the sound.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Jan 19, 2004 at 08:23 PM
had the chance to compare the m74i with the s6.  i know this isn't exactly a fair comparison, i originally intended to put the m74i against the b4 but seeing that the b4 was not available, i had to 'settle' with the s6.

test conditions: the test was done in the hometheatre. for those who have yet to visit the home theatre, it's a rather medium sized place (probably 15 x 15, irregularly shaped) with a lot of equipment spread all around.  the receiver used was a denon 2803 i think. material used ranged from jazzy tracks with vocals, to a christmas choral recorded in some church (ill try to remember better next time, promise :>).  the mission m74i was taken straight out of the box, same went for the s6 (whose spikes were not even installed yet).

now i was listening to the comparison along with a couple of other customers.  i'm not particularly versed in turning what i hear into words, but i'll try my best, and borrow a few of the terms the other guys used.

the missions were harsh to begin with, as they are new.  but the harshness eased up a bit and they reproduced the track in an accurate manner.  its bass was distinct as well, though hardly chest thumping (as to be expected).

the s6, on the other hand, shares similar characteristics with the b4, it being bright and accurate while at the same time smooth and carressing.

as the two speakers were connected interchangebly, the differences between them both became more apparent: the s6 was very accurate, almost clinical in its reproduction, which the m74i had a bit more 'grain' or texture (you can almost imagine the huskiness of the singer's voice).  of course, it might just be distortion, but then again, the m74i went through the most difficult portions of some of the tracks without showing evident distortion (we tested a KEF floorstander and it sort of croaked at thest passages).  the m74i also played louder given the same volume levels. it might have something to do with it being easier to drive.

now i wouldn't go as far as to say that the m74i is in any way better than the s6, but it could give the s6 a run for its money.  i'd have to say that the choice almost comes down to preference, rather than the 'quality' of a 50k set of speakers over a 20k set.

that being said, i still prefer the sound of the monitor audio speakers, both b4 and s6.  if i get the chance to compare the b4 and the m74i side by side i might be more definite with this, but as i have yet to do this, i won't close the book on the m74i.

so in conclusion: m74i value for money (relatively speaking of course, i can barely afford it as it is), s6 mmmm smooth.

DISCLAIMER:  as i've only auditioned speakers recently, i'm hardly the authority on speakers and whatnot.  mr. tuazon suggested that a 'shootout' be done in his place, once the ma bronze's are back in stock of course.  maybe an event can be arranged sometime soon.  as for me, i'm still looking. hopefully i can get to bring something home soon :>
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 19, 2004 at 08:34 PM
oks yan. ako na bahala sa peanuts, ice and juice ;D ;D ;D

yahoooooo kitakita tayosa 24 b-day celebration na may listening session pa james16 libre ka na sa place at gamit  ;D ;D ;D happy beerday sana ay malasing mo kami ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Daemon_Seraphim on Jan 20, 2004 at 02:20 AM
Can someone tell me the price range of B2 B4 and the center speaker.

What do you recomend for

 L/R fronts
 L/R rear
 Center
Subwoofer

And what receiver best pairs up with these? I mainly would want to use it for music and movies (of course) hehehe but it just means im just concerned with both the sound quality with music and movies
Thanks
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 20, 2004 at 06:02 AM
Can someone tell me the price range of B2 B4 and the center speaker.

What do you recomend for

 L/R fronts  Monitor Audio B2 (11,700 + stand) or B4 (21,000)

L/R rear  Monitor Audio B1 (9,000)

Center    Monitor Bronze (7,500)

Subwoofer M&K

And what receiver best pairs up with these? I mainly would want to use it for music and movies (of course) hehehe but it just means im just concerned with both the sound quality with music and movies
Thanks


 L/R fronts  Monitor Audio B2 (11,700 + stand) or B4 (21,000)

L/R rear  Monitor Audio B1 (9,000)

Center    Monitor Bronze (7,500)

Subwoofer M&K
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 20, 2004 at 08:25 AM
kimpoy,
thanks for hosting the listening session...masarap pa ang pakain..  ;D  ;D txt kita pre pag sabay ako sa saturday..

heard the B4 together with scott+ws preamp combo.. wows ganda.. me nagsisisi tuloy na isang tao at bat nya binitiwan yung scott.. nde bale 300B naman ang kapalit or dynaco e..  ;)

slayer and j_albert22... B4 na mga pre.. para mayanig haus mo.. kahit alang sub...  :D

hans... maraming maraming salamat at naiuwi ko ng walang kahirap hirap yung B4...  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 20, 2004 at 10:59 AM
kimpoy,
thanks for hosting the listening session...masarap pa ang pakain..  ;D  ;D txt kita pre pag sabay ako sa saturday..

heard the B4 together with scott+ws preamp combo.. wows ganda.. me nagsisisi tuloy na isang tao at bat nya binitiwan yung scott.. nde bale 300B naman ang kapalit or dynaco e..  ;)

slayer and j_albert22... B4 na mga pre.. para mayanig haus mo.. kahit alang sub...  :D

hans... maraming maraming salamat at naiuwi ko ng walang kahirap hirap yung B4...  ;)


sebman hindi si kimpoy yun ako yun. ;D kung si kimpoy yun di papayag si hans dahil pampanga pa si kimpoy. ahehehehe!!!!

pre, naguguluhan tuloy ako!!!! sino ba nagbebenta diyan ng WS tono. would prefer 2nd hand but ala talaga bnew nalang. :-\
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 20, 2004 at 11:11 AM
Sebman,

Congrats on your B4 pre galing yan... and thanks din pre sa IC hehehe ganda..

Kimpao,

Pre thanks for the warm hospitality ganda ng setup mo kakaingit... thanks for allowing us to listen to your setup hehehe hay ganda pa rin Scott + Tono preamp...

Pre CD player o Tono preamp???? hirap yan sir.. I'll go for the preamp since pwede ko tube roll to have a sound hehehe..


James,

Birthday boy!! libre libre libre!! sa Jan 24..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 20, 2004 at 11:12 AM
Raycor,

Congrats din sa B2 mo pre... nice for your audio setup!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 20, 2004 at 11:25 AM
OT lang mga sirs

MA B4 + scott 222-A + WS tono preamp w/ Amperex "Bugle Boy" 12au7 + NAD 521i CD player = haaaaaaayyyyyyyy  :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\

ang hirap talaga, "sana tatlo ang puso ko", para di ako mahirapan kung sino ang uunahin. :-\
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 20, 2004 at 11:56 AM
Kimpao,

Simple lang yan.. hehehehe di buy them all.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Jan 20, 2004 at 12:05 PM
Kimpao,

Oo nga naman... isang 15K Sun Fire lang yan! Kahit 5 sets pa! ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 20, 2004 at 12:14 PM
Slayer,


Musta pre B4 na ba?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 20, 2004 at 01:04 PM
Well, WS tono + Amperex "Bugle Boy" 12au7" combi it will be then.  :o

Slayer,

maramirami na kaming nagsasabi sa iyo "B4 na at baka mahuli sa byahe". Mweheehehehe. ;D ;D ;D Huwag kang magalala, sagot ka namin kay misis tutal ikaw naman ang malalagot hindi kami ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

B4! B4! B4! B4!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Jan 20, 2004 at 01:11 PM
Kimpao, Hans,

Ahehehe... ang lakas talaga ng virus ng sars! Hayaan niyo... biglaan nalang yan! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 20, 2004 at 01:15 PM
Kimpao, Hans,

Ahehehe... ang lakas talaga ng virus ng sars! Hayaan niyo... biglaan nalang yan! ;D ;D ;D

Gusto mong ma terminal case ka pre! punta ka sa bahay tapos ayain ko si hans, si sebman  para trio kami na bubuyuin ka tapos sama mo rin si misis. ayus yan pre! ;D ;D  B4 kaagad ang resulta niyan. mwehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 20, 2004 at 01:41 PM
slayer... B4 na.. mamaya online na nyan si j_albert22.. B4 na rin yan sooner or later.. hehehe

kimpao,
sorry.. wrong name pala... nweis maganda ngang bilhin mo lahat yan para nde ka mahirapan.. parang collect then select na lang.. marami ka naman e..  ;D  ;D

hans,
ure welcome.. maraming salamat ulit... glad you liked the IC..  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Jan 20, 2004 at 04:12 PM
Pre,

I might just take you up on that! ;D

Gusto mong ma terminal case ka pre! punta ka sa bahay tapos ayain ko si hans, si sebman  para trio kami na bubuyuin ka tapos sama mo rin si misis. ayus yan pre! ;D ;D  B4 kaagad ang resulta niyan. mwehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Jan 20, 2004 at 05:00 PM
b4 na kayo lahat? waaaaa  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 20, 2004 at 07:03 PM
sebman,

mahirap sabay-sabayin pre.  ala tayong ganun kalaking "moolah"  ;D ;D ;D tignan ko muna budget ko para alam ko kung kelan ako kukuha.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 20, 2004 at 08:17 PM
b4 na kayo lahat? waaaaa  :'( :'( :'(

kaw rin pinsan skeeter, dapat b4 na!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 20, 2004 at 10:02 PM
slayer... B4 na.. mamaya online na nyan si j_albert22.. B4 na rin yan sooner or later.. hehehe

kimpao,
sorry.. wrong name pala... nweis maganda ngang bilhin mo lahat yan para nde ka mahirapan.. parang collect then select na lang.. marami ka naman e..  ;D  ;D

hans,
ure welcome.. maraming salamat ulit... glad you liked the IC..  :)


langya kayo ala sa budget yan  ;D ;D ;D ;D konti na lang mapapayag ko na c misis hehehe B4 I'M COMING  ;D ;D
hirap ata makabangga c misis mawawala sayo lahat
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Jan 20, 2004 at 10:43 PM
I don't really know what's going on with the supply of Monitor Audio Bronze speakers but some stores are having problems supplying them.  As it is, it's still available at Spectra, but not at the Hometheatre (they do have 2 B Centres though).  Contacted Nelrey and its not available too (with the exception of the B1).  Have yet to go back to Archi Audio but I've auditioned and gotten quotes from them as well.

Now my question is, anyone know where else I can go to for prices?  I'm pretty much set on my target system (MA/HK, no thanks to you guys :>) and I'd just like to get the best price.  I'd hate to count coppers like this but I'm at the edge of my budget and every peso counts :>  Worst case is that I wait out the estimated Feb to March re-supply date given to me by the Hometheatre (who gave the best prices).  All this waiting is driving me half-mad as it is :>
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Jan 21, 2004 at 01:26 AM
Raycor,

Congrats din sa B2 mo pre... nice for your audio setup!!

thank you sir.. basta MA ganda tunog, thanks again sir for the ride last saturday.. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 21, 2004 at 01:33 AM
thank you sir.. basta MA ganda tunog, thanks again sir for the ride last saturday.. ;D

agree with you sir! :) mapa B4 man o B2, ok yan. congrats din raycor on your new babies!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Jan 21, 2004 at 01:45 AM
kimpoy,
thanks for hosting the listening session...masarap pa ang pakain..  ;D  ;D txt kita pre pag sabay ako sa saturday..

heard the B4 together with scott+ws preamp combo.. wows ganda.. me nagsisisi tuloy na isang tao at bat nya binitiwan yung scott.. nde bale 300B naman ang kapalit or dynaco e..  ;)

slayer and j_albert22... B4 na mga pre.. para mayanig haus mo.. kahit alang sub...  :D

hans... maraming maraming salamat at naiuwi ko ng walang kahirap hirap yung B4...  ;)

pre, congrats sa new gear mo, ganda ba? panalo yan pre..happy listening :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 21, 2004 at 09:10 AM
pre, congrats sa new gear mo, ganda ba? panalo yan pre..happy listening :)

thanks.. same to you sir... hoping your also enjoying your new babies..  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 21, 2004 at 10:59 AM
Kimpao,

Pre if you already bought the gears text me hehehe listening session ulit hehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Jan 21, 2004 at 11:26 AM
Advance Congrats j_albert!! ;D

Pareho tayo ng lagay... ;D Napapayag ko na si kumander pero di muna ako bibili ngayon. ;D

langya kayo ala sa budget yan  ;D ;D ;D ;D konti na lang mapapayag ko na c misis hehehe B4 I'M COMING  ;D ;D
hirap ata makabangga c misis mawawala sayo lahat
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 21, 2004 at 11:39 AM
Advance Congrats j_albert!! ;D

Pareho tayo ng lagay... ;D Napapayag ko na si kumander pero di muna ako bibili ngayon. ;D

[slayer]

yun naman pala eh, ano pa inaantay, BILI NA ng B4 bago mahuli sa biyahe! ;D

Hans,

no problem sir, listening session uli tayo sa bahay pero isa-isa lang muna yung gears na bibilhin at medyo malaki yung kailangan na budget, di natin kaya sa isang bagsakan at mawawala rin yung "thrill" nung pinag-iipunan. ahehehehehe ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: MJ-JM on Jan 21, 2004 at 12:27 PM
mga sirs,

gud am... question lang po with regards to onkyo (501) ma b2/b4 combo... ok po ba?

considering on buying an MA... any thoughts on pairing them with onkyo...

saka which do you prefer b2+sub or b4... leaning towards music na po... m afraid i will have to give up my wharf 8.4 and center.

thanks.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Jan 21, 2004 at 01:37 PM
Bro,

For audio... i usually don't use my sub.  BTW, i'm using 8.3.  I would suggest you go with B4... but if you already have the sub... you can go the B2 route.  The only difference between the B2/B4 is its low freq capabilities.

mga sirs,

gud am... question lang po with regards to onkyo (501) ma b2/b4 combo... ok po ba?

considering on buying an MA... any thoughts on pairing them with onkyo...

saka which do you prefer b2+sub or b4... leaning towards music na po... m afraid i will have to give up my wharf 8.4 and center.

thanks.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 21, 2004 at 02:42 PM
ano pang hinihintay pre.. baka biglang magbago pa ang isip.. lam mo naman ang babae.. pabago-bago ng isip nyan.. dapat sinamamantala yan pre habang payag.. go go B4...  ;D  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 21, 2004 at 04:01 PM
i agree with sebman :) bili na [slayer] may passes ka na pala, eh! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: yukon on Jan 21, 2004 at 04:15 PM
mga mapag-samantala! ahehe  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 21, 2004 at 04:20 PM
Bwahahahaha!!!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Jan 21, 2004 at 04:49 PM
agree with you sir! :) mapa B4 man o B2, ok yan. congrats din raycor on your new babies!

thank you sir, basta MA ganda talaga. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Jan 21, 2004 at 05:20 PM
Magsitigil kayo! Ahehehe... ;D

Pinipilit ko pa ng S5. ;)











JOKE JOKE JOKE! ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 21, 2004 at 06:30 PM
ano pang hinihintay pre.. baka biglang magbago pa ang isip.. lam mo naman ang babae.. pabago-bago ng isip nyan.. dapat sinamamantala yan pre habang payag.. go go B4...  ;D  :D

bat sinamantala mo ba si misis kaya nakapag B4 ka na  ;D ;D ;D joke joke joke
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 21, 2004 at 07:39 PM
has anyone tried to register their MA's online via the UK website? ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Jan 21, 2004 at 08:56 PM
yeah. i registered my s2s online.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 22, 2004 at 12:57 AM
buti ka pa sir :'(, can't seem to register it since am always getting a mailing error once i submit the form.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 22, 2004 at 02:20 AM
yeah. i registered my s2s online.

ano requirement to registered online?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 22, 2004 at 08:06 AM
serial number nung MA speakers lang bro. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Jan 22, 2004 at 09:58 AM
Ano advantage pag registered ka?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 22, 2004 at 10:09 AM
bat sinamantala mo ba si misis kaya nakapag B4 ka na  ;D ;D ;D joke joke joke

nde pre.. sabi ko lang.. basta gusto ko ng B4.. bibilhan naman kita ng bagong celfon e.. hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Jan 22, 2004 at 11:42 AM
Yan si Sebman...

Mr. Suave... hoy hoy hoy... hoy hoy hoy... ;D

nde pre.. sabi ko lang.. basta gusto ko ng B4.. bibilhan naman kita ng bagong celfon e.. hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 22, 2004 at 12:46 PM
Slayer,

tama si Yukon wag magsamatala si kumander yan love natin all the way hehehe.. ;D

Sebman,

Mr swabe yan ang marami budget hehehe...

Kimpao,

Ako din di pa naka-register..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Jan 22, 2004 at 01:12 PM
sebman,

congrats sa B4 mo, gusto ko sana yung stands mo kaso reserve na ata.... ;D

kita kits ba tayo mga kwela boys sa 24?

di pa ako nakakapagregister sa MA website....

slayer,

bili ka na ba ng B4?

j_albert22,

congrats in advance sa B4.... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Jan 22, 2004 at 01:57 PM
james,

Di muna ngayon sir. ;D

sebman,

congrats sa B4 mo, gusto ko sana yung stands mo kaso reserve na ata.... ;D

kita kits ba tayo mga kwela boys sa 24?

di pa ako nakakapagregister sa MA website....

slayer,

bili ka na ba ng B4?

j_albert22,

congrats in advance sa B4.... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 22, 2004 at 03:41 PM
james,

Kitakits pre sa Jan24 and guys good news baka this saturday we can audition the WS 300B!! hehe and match it with MS and MA speaker...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 22, 2004 at 03:53 PM
Ano advantage pag registered ka?

ala naman pre, balita ko may libreng lobo o lollipop pag nag-register ka online ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 22, 2004 at 04:03 PM
james,

Kitakits pre sa Jan24 and guys good news baka this saturday we can audition the WS 300B!! hehe and match it with MS and MA speaker...

sir dalhin mo yung WS Tono at yung telefunken. dalin ko yung scott at b4. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 22, 2004 at 07:01 PM
nde pre.. sabi ko lang.. basta gusto ko ng B4.. bibilhan naman kita ng bagong celfon e.. hehehe

iba talaga c mr swabe dami datung .....
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 23, 2004 at 08:42 AM
iba talaga c mr swabe dami datung .....

ot.. walang datung pre.. sinasabi ko lang ke esmi at sa tsikiting ko na.. nde muna tayo kakain ng 2 linggo ngayun.. busugin nyo na lang sikmura nyo sa music na galing sa B4..  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 23, 2004 at 01:01 PM
ot.. walang datung pre.. sinasabi ko lang ke esmi at sa tsikiting ko na.. nde muna tayo kakain ng 2 linggo ngayun.. busugin nyo na lang sikmura nyo sa music na galing sa B4..  ;D  ;D

sir musta na B4 natin, kaya pala biglang nawala yung ecosse ni hans, ikaw pala ang salarin, na unahan mo ako.  broken-in na ba yung b4 na nakuha mo?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 23, 2004 at 04:26 PM
J_albert,

Style ni Sebman na wlang pera eh yesterday lang nagkita kami Megamall may bagong CD writer na bago hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 23, 2004 at 04:28 PM
Kimpao,

Yes sir will bring the preamp but unfortunately pre baka wla yun 300B..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 23, 2004 at 06:00 PM
J_albert,

Style ni Sebman na wlang pera eh yesterday lang nagkita kami Megamall may bagong CD writer na bago hehehe

Hans,

Baka nga hindi lang cd writer ang dala niyan, dvd writer! ;D. ahehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lomi on Jan 23, 2004 at 06:46 PM
mga bossing!  Question lang po.  Interesado kasi akong kumuha ng MonitorAudio dahil sa inyo  ;D Pero nag-research muna ako kung ano ang masasabi ng mga kano sa MA.  Sa mb ng audioasylum.com, madalas ko nababasa na ok ang MA kasi detalyado at klaro ang salita pero ang complaints lang nila ay masyadong daw bright ang MA.  Pag tagal daw ay nakaka-fatigue daw yung sounds.  Ewan ko lang kung mismatch yung system.  

Sa mga MA owners dyan, totoo ba na bright ang MA.  Ang combo ba ng H/K and MA kaya bang ma-reduce yung brightness?  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Jan 23, 2004 at 09:01 PM
well ma speakers are kinda bright so proper amp/speaker matching is essential
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Jan 23, 2004 at 09:20 PM
i dont think MA speakers are "bright" per se. its just that the Bronze series are a little harder to drive than the average speaker. hence if an inadequate amp is used - the woofer section is not maximized, while the tweeter gets the energy that it needs to function

overall effect is that you get more of the HF compared to the Mids and lows that should come from the woofer... (hindi balanse kumbaga)

that's just my observation - feel free to correct me if i don't make sense  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Jan 23, 2004 at 09:53 PM
i dont think MA speakers are "bright" per se. its just that the Bronze series are a little harder to drive than the average speaker. hence if an inadequate amp is used - the woofer section is not maximized, while the tweeter gets the energy that it needs to function

overall effect is that you get more of the HF compared to the Mids and lows that should come from the woofer... (hindi balanse kumbaga)

that's just my observation - feel free to correct me if i don't make sense  :)


The MA speakers are like the B&Ws in a way, it likes more power. the tweeters are usually the easier to drive in a speaker so using an amp that doesn't drive the woofers properly will result in a bright sound since the tweeter's sound is more prominent. I auditioned the gold series bookshelf and it sounds bright when we used a nadc320bee, but sounded much, much better when we switched to a musical fidelity integrated, trivista nga lang yun hehehe ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audi0slave on Jan 23, 2004 at 10:39 PM
Ohh, perhaps that's the reason why a B4 or a B2 can't be driven to a respectable level of performance by a NAD C320bee - di pala sila matched...

some HK owners here are claiming a "match made in heaven" between their AVRs and that of a B2 or B4 but how come a NAD C320bee with a 50wpc continuous power output can't?

arnoldc is right after all when he said that MA Bs are really difficult to drive... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Jan 23, 2004 at 11:03 PM
equipment matching is still the key here I guess, on a sidenote, the mission m780 sounded better with a nadc320bee compared with the MA gr10. the ma's sounded bright
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Jan 24, 2004 at 12:46 AM
ot.. walang datung pre.. sinasabi ko lang ke esmi at sa tsikiting ko na.. nde muna tayo kakain ng 2 linggo ngayun.. busugin nyo na lang sikmura nyo sa music na galing sa B4..  ;D  ;D


ok ka pre, kaya pala naka B4 kana..busog pa sila sa B4 mo ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 24, 2004 at 12:52 AM
ok ka pre, kaya pala naka B4 kana..busog pa sila sa B4 mo ;D

sir,

musta B2 natin.  sana sumama ka kela hans at sebman nung saturday dito sa house. :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Jan 24, 2004 at 12:57 AM
Ohh, perhaps that's the reason why a B4 or a B2 can't be driven to a respectable level of performance by a NAD C320bee - di pala sila matched...

some HK owners here are claiming a "match made in heaven" between their AVRs and that of a B2 or B4 but how come a NAD C320bee with a 50wpc continuous power output can't?

arnoldc is right after all when he said that MA Bs are really difficult to drive... ;D


 ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Jan 24, 2004 at 01:02 AM
sir,

musta B2 natin.  sana sumama ka kela hans at sebman nung saturday dito sa house. :D


Ot: sayang sir, gusto ko sana sumama noon kaso naghahabol ako sa oras non eh, balikan din kasi ako pauwi dito sa province kaya di na ako nakasama, maybe some other time sir i'll provide some extra time to visit you someday.. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 24, 2004 at 01:14 AM
hmmmmm!  ::) B2 maganda sa tube amp yan ;D. SARS na ba?!!! aheheheh
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Jan 24, 2004 at 02:46 AM
hmmmmm!  ::) B2 maganda sa tube amp yan ;D. SARS na ba?!!! aheheheh

ako sir? wag muna, di pa naaalikabok ang one month kong ss amp.  iwas po muna sa mapanuksong SARS.. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lomi on Jan 24, 2004 at 06:55 AM
thank you mga bossing! kailangan pala i-mix and match yung MA sa diff. amps para siguradong di magiging bright yung lalabas na tunog.  Sa HK avr-330 kaya?  good match ba ito in terms of brightness?  yun sana bibilhin ko.  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 24, 2004 at 07:51 AM
ako sir? wag muna, di pa naaalikabok ang one month kong ss amp.  iwas po muna sa mapanuksong SARS.. ;D

ot.. wows pre.. congrats.. 350 na ba yung nabili mo?  :) at busog na busog sila sa B4..  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 24, 2004 at 07:54 AM
thank you mga bossing! kailangan pala i-mix and match yung MA sa diff. amps para siguradong di magiging bright yung lalabas na tunog.  Sa HK avr-330 kaya?  good match ba ito in terms of brightness?  yun sana bibilhin ko.  

lomi.. kung 330 ang pair mo sa MA speakers... walang duda.. panalo yan.. pero audition pa rin syempre.. whats good in our ears maybe not on you.. preferrence still plays a vital role.. and remember kaw yung gagamit nung gears mo.. nde kami.. happy auditioning..  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: emvi_2000 on Jan 24, 2004 at 08:42 AM
puro b2 and b4 yata ang reviews d2. got a rotel ra-02 amp and settled for the s1 as compared to the b2. any comments? am very very satisfied with the sound. very nice soundstage. ano kya comparison nito with the b4? for audio 2channel setup lang sa akin
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Jan 24, 2004 at 02:56 PM
ok na ok yang s1 kung midrange ang paguusapan, kulang lang sa bass but if you have a good sub wala ka nang problema  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Jan 24, 2004 at 04:57 PM
ot.. wows pre.. congrats.. 350 na ba yung nabili mo?  :) at busog na busog sila sa B4..  ;D


sir,yun parin dati the NADc320bee. yun ang ss ko hehe. no plans pa sa av receiver, 2 channel lang muna ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 26, 2004 at 09:31 AM
Matching talaga kahit anong gear IMHO.. but with HK/MA i think no problem ka sir.. for S1 agree with sir John ok ang mids even the low meron ito.. even with its small size you'll be amaze how it will sound.. coz bigger sound sa small box. hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Jan 26, 2004 at 09:37 AM
bass in a bookshelf? S2 hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Jan 26, 2004 at 10:52 AM
thank you mga bossing! kailangan pala i-mix and match yung MA sa diff. amps para siguradong di magiging bright yung lalabas na tunog.  Sa HK avr-330 kaya?  good match ba ito in terms of brightness?  yun sana bibilhin ko.  
check out the hk thread. gren just bought a hk330 and b2s and hes posted his initial reviews, as usual, all praise to hk/ma combo  ;D ;D

additional note, when listening to music i usually don't touch the treble knob. it stays flat since the b2 is already very detailed but i adjust the bass depending upon music/cd im playing. id set it to the 3 oclock position if i want the bass to really come out.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 26, 2004 at 10:59 AM
j_albert / james16

ano mga pre. B4 na o B6 ;D.

hans / akyatbundok

pangit yung scott ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D di ko gusto,........................................ibenta!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D mwhehehehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Jan 26, 2004 at 11:29 AM
hans / akyatbundok

pangit yung scott ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D di ko gusto,........................................ibenta!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D mwhehehehehehe

makikigulo - swap sa hafler??  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Jan 26, 2004 at 12:44 PM
my thoughts on the hafler+b4 combination playing drums...

(http://203.131.66.146:8080/waah.gif)

shocking mga brods, considering we were in a large room (8m x 6m) with high ceilings, and the speakers were about 8ft from the wall, iceman's hafler xl-280 drove the b4 to its ultimate potential... when hearing drums, i don't like to hear little toys inside a tv box, i want to hear life-size chest pounding drums... IMHO drums are the life of a rock'n roll performance, if your gear can't get drums right, you probably won't appreciate rock.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Jan 26, 2004 at 01:13 PM
my thoughts on the hafler+b4 combination playing drums...

(http://203.131.66.146:8080/waah.gif)

shocking mga brods, considering we were in a large room (8m x 6m) with high ceilings, and the speakers were about 8ft from the wall, iceman's hafler xl-280 drove the b4 to its ultimate potential... when hearing drums, i don't like to hear tiny squeaky toys inside a tv box, i want to hear life-size chest pounding drums... IMHO drums are the life of a rock'n roll performance, if your gear can't get drums right, you probably won't appreciate rock.

tsk tsk tsk...pre iceman magkano hafler? pm naman. tnx!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Jan 26, 2004 at 01:19 PM
tsk tsk tsk...pre iceman magkano hafler? pm naman. tnx!

you've got PM  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 26, 2004 at 01:32 PM
tsk tsk tsk...pre iceman magkano hafler? pm naman. tnx!

go pinsan skeeter, go!!!!!!! ;D pre, di mo pagsisisihan yang hafler lalo na for the price its' a sure bargain! :) Tapos kuha ka ng B4 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 26, 2004 at 01:45 PM
go pinsan skeeter, go!!!!!!! ;D pre, di mo pagsisisihan yang hafler lalo na for the price its' a sure bargain! :) Tapos kuha ka ng B4 ;D ;D ;D

ang problema lang wala nang stock na B4 dahil sa kagagawan nyo kaya ang masasabi ko lang PANGIT B4 (kaya di makapag upgrade naubos na  :'( :'(sana wag nyo naman taasan presyo ::))
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 26, 2004 at 02:05 PM
Eh di, B6 kung walang B4!!!!! ;D. Mwehehehehehe ;D ;D ;D

kung wala parin eh di, AE EVO 3!!!! para naman kaka iba! :).  O, ano iniintay j_albert kuha na ng EVO 3 (OT na ito ah!).
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Jan 26, 2004 at 02:40 PM
go pinsan skeeter, go!!!!!!! ;D pre, di mo pagsisisihan yang hafler lalo na for the price its' a sure bargain! :) Tapos kuha ka ng B4 ;D ;D ;D

hehehe, hindi pa kaya ng  bulsa for now. unahin ko muna source ko, looking for a cd player na best bang for the buck.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Jan 26, 2004 at 02:47 PM
before we went to narayan's place, i got to hear the ws 300b prototype driving the b2... we played the "Tunog Acoustics" cd, which on ss amps could sound a bit on the bright side... the 300b gave it more body, the sound was very refined and pleasing to the ears... tubes and vocals/acoustic music seem like a magical match... it did struggle/distort a bit when playing loud bass passages like the pearl harbor cd track #6.

(http://203.131.66.146:8080/300b1.jpg)

when we arrived at narayan's place, the b4 was being driven by kimpao's scott tube amp... playing beverley staunton, the sound was heavenly... i liked the way kimpao restored this baby, it looks as good as it sounds!  someday i hope to find one of these in good condition & affordable.

(http://203.131.66.146:8080/scott3.jpg)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 26, 2004 at 03:20 PM
(http://203.131.66.146:8080/scott3.jpg)

Ganda ang kintab sir ano pinanglinis mo dyan ? Kuya Hans ano masasabi mo? ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: synchro on Jan 26, 2004 at 03:20 PM
has anybody auditioned the B6 driven by a high current amp already?  how much kaya yung B6? thanks
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Jan 26, 2004 at 03:54 PM
Tried HK 330 and a B6.  Bass was a tad too much, compared to the B4.  I could barely distinguish the higher frequencies when the B6 was being auditioned.

In contrast to the B2, the B2 lacked bass.  The B4 was just right :>  However, the B2 sounded just right in my room.  This can be due to the fact that 1) my room is small, 2) I don't have a B4 to compare with.

I'm still thinknig if I sould go B4 with sub or B6 without.  The B2s give excellent bass, just no slam.

This was done in architechtural audio.  The room was not particularly big (probably 15 x 12?).  It might be better if you pay them a visit.  The folks there are the best :>

as for the price, i'm not sure but i think its about 31k or thereabouts.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 26, 2004 at 04:46 PM
Ganda ang kintab sir ano pinanglinis mo dyan ? Kuya Hans ano masasabi mo? ;D

j_albert22

glo, bulak, yosi at kape! ;D ;D ;D.  Sir, huwag mo naman paiyakin si kuya hans, nagsisisi tuloy. ;D ;D ;D (OT na tayo ;D)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 26, 2004 at 06:24 PM
J_albert and kimpao,

HOY!!!









please lang tama na huhuhuhuhu..



sa huli talaga ang pagsisisi :'( :'( :'(


Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 26, 2004 at 07:40 PM
Guys,

After the listening session at Sir Narayan.. mmhh i very very happy..










kasi...











nasa akin yun Hafler + B4 + tono preamp COMBO!!


hehehehehehe...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 26, 2004 at 07:41 PM
Sebman,


Sayang sir di ka punta and sana you heard the Big difference.. musta B4 mo.. baka may round 2?? :P
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 26, 2004 at 07:43 PM
Sebman,


Sayang sir di ka punta and sana you heard the Big difference.. musta B4 mo.. baka may round 2?? :P

Uy round 2, yung b4 naman ni sebman ang gagamitin ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 26, 2004 at 07:44 PM
Kimpao,

Pwede... pwede sir.. how your B4 pre buo pa ba woofer.. hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 26, 2004 at 07:49 PM
Kimpao,

Pwede... pwede sir.. how your B4 pre buo pa ba woofer.. hehehe
pre yung woofer naging tweeter :o ahehehehehe.

Tried it yesterday with the yammies (for testing, just to make sure)and BUO pa rin!!!!! ;D ;D ;D (as usual, Eagles- HFO-Hotel California, setting the LF of the yammies to main). ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: synchro on Jan 27, 2004 at 08:33 AM
thanks gren :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 27, 2004 at 12:04 PM
Sebman,

Paramdam ka..  ::) ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 27, 2004 at 12:08 PM
sir hans,

kinakabahan si sebman dahil baka yung B4 naman niya any i-stress test. ;D sir u have pm

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 27, 2004 at 12:18 PM
Kimpao,

I think busy lang yan si Sebman sa work nya hehehe texted me a while ago.. pero ready daw sya at B4??  ::) ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 27, 2004 at 12:20 PM
Kimpao,


Ok din yun listening session pre.. exercise din yun sa speaker and amp ::) ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Vhongbiker on Jan 27, 2004 at 12:39 PM

mga bossing,

makasabat lang, baka gusto nyo ng mag upgrade to B4 or AE..., kasi naghahanap ako ng B2 2nd hand, budget ko 9k...tulong naman dyan.

salamat... ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Jan 28, 2004 at 07:55 AM
b4, b6 or sub. b4, b6 or sub. kakabaliw :P
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: MJ-JM on Jan 28, 2004 at 12:42 PM
mga sirs,

may stock na po ba ng b4 ngayon? magkano na po ba prices ng b2 and b4?

thanks. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 28, 2004 at 01:41 PM
B2 = 11,700

B4 = 21,000

Kaso out of stock yong B4, B6 na lang 31,000 lang  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Jan 28, 2004 at 01:51 PM
b6 na! :>
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Jan 28, 2004 at 01:52 PM
Guys,

After the listening session at Sir Narayan.. mmhh i very very happy..

kasi...

nasa akin yun Hafler + B4 + tono preamp COMBO!!

hehehehehehe...

i bet you're much more happier now that you get to keep it  ;)

thank you very much  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 28, 2004 at 02:56 PM
i bet you're much more happier now that you get to keep it  ;)

thank you very much  :)

uy natuloy rin ba? :D :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Jan 28, 2004 at 04:56 PM
Nakakamoy ako ng Hafler + Tono + B4 ah.  :o
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 28, 2004 at 05:25 PM
Sebman,


Sayang sir di ka punta and sana you heard the Big difference.. musta B4 mo.. baka may round 2?? :P

mga repapeeepsss... sorry me training kami this whole week sa makati e.. kaya d makapag-reply.. pwedeng pwede stress test yung B4 ko.. problem lang natin sa angono pa ako.. n walang sasakyan e..  ;D  ;D

hans,
wala nang isip isip... ganda ata yung hafler+ws+B4 e.. baka pwedeng mahiram din yan at ma-audition para ma-stress test yung B4 ko.. heehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Jan 28, 2004 at 05:27 PM
Aha! Sumagot na ang susunod na mag dodonate ng MA drivers!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 28, 2004 at 05:32 PM
seb, slayer

kung sakali matuloy yung eb, ako yung tatayo sa harap ng b4 mo seb para saluhin yung drivers kung sakali. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 28, 2004 at 05:50 PM
uy natuloy rin ba? :D :D


ot..confirmed na ba pre? nakipag-exhange gift na si hans?  ;D  ;D

hans,
congrats....  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 28, 2004 at 05:52 PM
seb, slayer

kung sakali matuloy yung eb, ako yung tatayo sa harap ng b4 mo seb para saluhin yung drivers kung sakali. ;D ;D ;D ;D

nakoww.. parang ayoko na ata.. mukhang duduguin B4 ko dyan sa stress test na yan a..  ;D  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 28, 2004 at 06:00 PM
nakoww.. parang ayoko na ata.. mukhang duduguin B4 ko dyan sa stress test na yan a..  ;D  :D

di yan!!! ;D hayaan mo magbabaon ako ng mighty bond para idikit uli kung sakaling tumalsik yung cone. Mwehehehehehe!  
pero pre kayan kaya yan ng b4 mo
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Jan 28, 2004 at 06:17 PM
sebman, gusto mo ako na lang magkabit ng cables para siguradong puputok?  ehek... hindi pala, hehehe ;D

sa angono ka pala... malapit ka ba kina "k" ?  alam ko yun lugar ha, volunteer ako ng transpo at pwisto.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 28, 2004 at 06:22 PM
kung sakali ako back-up ni akyat kung di siya pwede sa transpo. ahehehehehehe kaya seb ala kang takas at yung b4 mo  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 28, 2004 at 07:09 PM
E schedule na lang pala kulang sched na natin ........ ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Jan 28, 2004 at 11:18 PM
oi oi sama ako jan!!!! ;D

congrats kay kuya hans sa Haffler at B4 plus tono amp.... a match made in heaven ika nga....
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ZEPHYR on Jan 29, 2004 at 05:15 AM
.. pwedeng pwede stress test yung B4 ko.. problem lang natin sa angono pa ako.. n walang sasakyan e..  ;D  ;D


Bro no problem I can pick you up - taga binangonan naman ako, kasyang kasya yang B4 mo sa van ko . . . . so may next schedule na ba eb . . . .
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Jan 29, 2004 at 07:24 AM
galing galing pre hans. hafler driving your b4s?  :o :o hopefully, may have the chance to hear your setup when im there to get the ...  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 29, 2004 at 08:28 AM
Bro no problem I can pick you up - taga binangonan naman ako, kasyang kasya yang B4 mo sa van ko . . . . so may next schedule na ba eb . . . .

pag ganyang maraming volunteer... cge mga repapeeps... stress test natin B4 ko... basta zephyr.. hatid sundo ako sa angono.. tutal naman binangonan ka pala.. tamang tama..  ;D  ;D  volunteer na si akyat ang host.. ako kahit kinakabahan ako.. cge volunteer ko rin B4 ko.. ang problema na lang yung date.. i-set na agad yan.. hehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ZEPHYR on Jan 29, 2004 at 09:20 AM
pag ganyang maraming volunteer... cge mga repapeeps... stress test natin B4 ko... basta zephyr.. hatid sundo ako sa angono.. tutal naman binangonan ka pala.. tamang tama..  ;D  ;D  volunteer na si akyat ang host.. ako kahit kinakabahan ako.. cge volunteer ko rin B4 ko.. ang problema na lang yung date.. i-set na agad yan.. hehehehe

Sebman

Sir hatid at sundo kayo ng B4 mo. Kaya lang huwag sana this saturday (Jan 31) at may family reunion kami   ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 29, 2004 at 11:09 AM
sebman,

hayaan mo magdadala na ako ng mighty bond para at least ready tayo sa kahit anong mangyari sa b4 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D joke only ;D ;D peace tayo sebman. ;D ;D ;D ahehehehehe ikaw naman ang kakabahan
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 29, 2004 at 01:32 PM
Kwela Guys,

Natuloy na swap namin ni Iceman thanks Vince later baka punta ako office nya sa cabuyao to swap the HK hehehe. Uy kailan ba yan listening session ulit?? schedule nyo na and I'll bring the hafler + Preamp ko hehehe..

Sebman,

Ok yan pre ma stress test B4 mo pero bring extra towel siguradong papawisan ka sa takot hehehehe..

Pinsan Skeeter,

Sure pre pag free ka next week let you hear my humble setup.. pre tuloy ba punta mo sa manila?? dapat makasama ka sa listening session para sulit and punta mo..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Jan 29, 2004 at 02:28 PM
yup tuloy. be there feb 4 siguro. wish i could join the listening session. anyway, will check if ive free time. thanks!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Jan 29, 2004 at 05:06 PM
Ma mi-miss kaya ni Hans ang EzSet ngayong naka 2550 na siya?! ;D ;D ;D

Congrats sa Hafler! ;D

Kwela Guys,

Natuloy na swap namin ni Iceman thanks Vince later baka punta ako office nya sa cabuyao to swap the HK hehehe. Uy kailan ba yan listening session ulit?? schedule nyo na and I'll bring the hafler + Preamp ko hehehe..

Sebman,

Ok yan pre ma stress test B4 mo pero bring extra towel siguradong papawisan ka sa takot hehehehe..

Pinsan Skeeter,

Sure pre pag free ka next week let you hear my humble setup.. pre tuloy ba punta mo sa manila?? dapat makasama ka sa listening session para sulit and punta mo..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Jan 29, 2004 at 08:25 PM
thanks Hans! unfortunately nasa kotse pa rin at nasa planta pa ako  >:( >:(

maganda din kaya sa diamond 8.3 / 8.4 yung Hafler?  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: yukon on Jan 29, 2004 at 09:50 PM
iceman, sa 8.4 siguradong maganda!...  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Jan 29, 2004 at 09:51 PM
congrats to both hans and iceman...pareho kayong winners :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 30, 2004 at 09:12 AM
Slayer,

Pre yun EZset naku ayaw ko nun hehehe minsan unpredictable..

Pinsan skeeter,

Cge text me na lang sir..

Narayan,

Sir thanks kung di sa listening session at your place i would not discovered it hehehe.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Jan 30, 2004 at 09:18 AM
congrats to both hans and iceman...pareho kayong winners :D

thanks Narayan  :)

Hans - Thank You pre, sarap manood ng dvd, kayang kaya na yung Dynes ko  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 30, 2004 at 09:19 AM
yehey blow out naman dyan kuya Hanssss at iceman  tamang tama kita tayo sa Archi bukas heheheheh isang round nang beer
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 30, 2004 at 09:24 AM
Iceman,

Nice to hear that sir.. was able to have a short listen last night and was impressed by the 2550 nice and detail sound almost parang di tayo nag-swap tonight try ko naman movie and concert dvd..

J_albert,

Pre ok yan kaso wla ako budget hehehehe.. sagot ko na lang kwento. ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 30, 2004 at 09:26 AM
J_albert,

Pwede din pre kaso have a meeting at the office pala bukas ng gabi..pero pwede naman ako sumunod kung san kayo mag-drink hehehee
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Jan 30, 2004 at 11:45 AM
Subukan natin sa 8.3 ko. ;D

Quote from: iceman90a
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thanks Hans! unfortunately nasa kotse pa rin at nasa planta pa ako  >:( >:(

maganda din kaya sa diamond 8.3 / 8.4 yung Hafler?  :)
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Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Jan 30, 2004 at 11:46 AM
Hans,

La ba difference ang 5500 sa 2550? Panalo yan siyempre... pareho na tayo ng avr! ahehehe... ;D

Iceman,

Nice to hear that sir.. was able to have a short listen last night and was impressed by the 2550 nice and detail sound almost parang di tayo nag-swap tonight try ko naman movie and concert dvd..

J_albert,

Pre ok yan kaso wla ako budget hehehehe.. sagot ko na lang kwento. ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 30, 2004 at 02:00 PM
Hans,

La ba difference ang 5500 sa 2550? Panalo yan siyempre... pareho na tayo ng avr! ahehehe... ;D

wag na kayong magtaka pareho naman Harman Kardon yan e...... ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Jan 30, 2004 at 02:27 PM
ako sasabihin ko walang diprensya  :)

...baka magbago isip ni Hans  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 30, 2004 at 02:30 PM
ako sasabihin ko walang diprensya  :)

...baka magbago isip ni Hans  ;D ;D ;D

Ahahahahaha ;D ;D ;D ;D

para sa akin win-win situation kayong dalawa :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 30, 2004 at 03:18 PM
hehehe baka mapunta na naman sa SCOTT yan .....kuya Hanss ganda scot kimpao kintab talaga sayangggggggg ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 30, 2004 at 03:27 PM
ahahahahaha!!!!!

j_albert, dynaco ST-70  na ata ang balak niyan, Series I pa kamo!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

sir hans, peace tayo :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 31, 2004 at 11:04 AM
hehehe baka mapunta na naman sa SCOTT yan .....kuya Hanss ganda scot kimpao kintab talaga sayangggggggg ;D ;D

wag ka ganyan pre.. baka biglang bumili si kuya ng dynaco nyan..  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 31, 2004 at 11:05 AM
congrats to iceman and hans... parehas kayong panalo sa trade...  ;)  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 31, 2004 at 11:57 AM
Guys,

Yun sound difference between the two for me is is quite mininal IMHO kasi for dedicated HT sya sa movie naman pagmalakas almost paraho lang hehehe.. 8) 8)

Kimpao,

Wla na budget for ST70 hope mid year magkaroon
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 02, 2004 at 10:19 AM
J_albert,

Ano sir na-close na ba deal?? ehehehe..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Feb 02, 2004 at 10:59 AM
di pa! mahirap makipagclose deal kapag walang pera maganda kc pagbiglaan
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 02, 2004 at 11:07 AM
J_albert,


Pre kahit ano mauna panalo yan...hope speakers muna??
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Feb 02, 2004 at 11:10 AM
mahirap ata yon pano tututnog kung wala naman amp pero kung papahiram ni akyat SANSUI pwede bakit hindi ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 02, 2004 at 11:12 AM
J_albert,

No problem sa akin mo ipatago para matest ko hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Feb 03, 2004 at 12:50 AM
di pa! mahirap makipagclose deal kapag walang pera maganda kc pagbiglaan

naku, mukhang magandang deal ang mabubuo dto ah.... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Feb 04, 2004 at 08:59 AM
Folks, I'm deciding between a B6 and a B4.  When I heard the B6, it was a tad heavy on bass, the B4 was just right.  But since my tastes leans towards bass heavy materials (no hip hop or rap though, more on rock), I'm thinking if I should go all out and get the B6.

Now I've a small room, 3 x 3.5 x 3, currently, the B2 gives good bass but its still lacking.  I'm just wondering if i can tame the B6's bass while I'm in the small room until I move to a bigger room.  I'm not sure if the HK330 can reduce bass gain, if so, does this mean I"ll be stuck with moving the speakers away from the walls to lower bass output?  I think you can also put a foam bung on the rear port of the b4/b6, will this help a lot?

Why B6 instead of sticking with a B4, well, as with some of the folks here, I prefer to err on the side of excess.  Better na sobra kaysa kulang :>  Even so, I don't want to go overboard.  What do you folks think?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Feb 04, 2004 at 09:06 AM
Just tame the B6 if you really want it.  Either take it afar from the walls or put acoustic materials (acoustic foam) on your wall which you have to sacrific your wall/room design  if you really have to put it near the wall.

Daming wall. ahehehe... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Feb 04, 2004 at 09:37 AM
haha yeah, i suppose you're correct there slayer.  either get it or forever think about getting it.  but ill see :> where can i get foam for my wall(s)?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Feb 04, 2004 at 09:54 AM
Sana may available neto dito satin...

Auralex

(http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_10_4/images/feature-007-theater-wedges.jpg)

Or you can check out Tru Value may mga acoustic foam sila dun in different colors. ;D

haha yeah, i suppose you're correct there slayer.  either get it or forever think about getting it.  but ill see :> where can i get foam for my wall(s)?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Feb 04, 2004 at 10:09 AM
nice. time to ugly-fy my room, hehe.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Feb 04, 2004 at 03:22 PM
"... the B2 gives good bass but its still lacking..."


wait for 2-3 months and you can hear that the B2 can go low as specified, specially you're using HK.

But if you can afford the B6, better, specially if your planning to move to a bigger room.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Feb 04, 2004 at 03:52 PM
the b2 does give good bass. but sometimes it depends on the source. ive cds that give out real excellent, tight fast bass out of the b2, but in some of my cds the bass is lacking. reason why am still scouting for a good cd player to make the most of my cd collection. they say one should invest most importantly sa source daw eh.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audio_tyro on Feb 04, 2004 at 03:54 PM
yup tuloy. be there feb 4 siguro. wish i could join the listening session. anyway, will check if ive free time. thanks!

Bakit...  taga saan ka pala Insan?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 04, 2004 at 04:11 PM
Gren,

B4 no enough bass??  ;D ;D have heard B4 in a big room ( Sir Narayan house ) and 4 meters away from the wall and can hear and feel the bass.. break in lang yan sir..

Audio_Tyro,

Si pinsan taga Iloilo yan sir..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Feb 04, 2004 at 04:36 PM
Quote
... it depends on the source. ive cds that give out real excellent, tight fast bass out of the b2, but in some of my cds the bass is lacking. reason why am still scouting for a good cd player to make the most of my cd collection. they say one should invest most importantly sa source daw eh.

"As close as it gets"

It will only put out what is put in it.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Feb 04, 2004 at 04:43 PM
Congrats to the new owner of Epos 14. Im referring to no less than the man himself.................H&F ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 04, 2004 at 04:50 PM
julsp168,

Sir uy ganda yan Epos 14..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Feb 04, 2004 at 04:55 PM
wow... u da man, kuya.

psst parinig naman ow balita ko magic ang mids nyan.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 04, 2004 at 04:58 PM
Akyat,

OO nga sir.. balita ko din pero wla akong Epos 14


Julsp,

Wrong mistake  ;D ;D ;D Uy baka ikaw sir ang may Epos 14 wowowow!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Feb 04, 2004 at 05:00 PM
Kaya pala tahimik si Hans... aehehe... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Feb 04, 2004 at 05:02 PM
opsss... false alarm pala.. kala ko kaya tahimik ka pre.. dahil me bagong speakers ka na...hehehe baka naman nahihiya ka lang sabihin pre.. baka naman me epos 14 ka na talaga..  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 04, 2004 at 05:06 PM
sebman,

Hope ko lang na meron..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Feb 04, 2004 at 05:07 PM
Akyat,

OO nga sir.. balita ko din pero wla akong Epos 14


Julsp,

Wrong mistake  ;D ;D ;D Uy baka ikaw sir ang may Epos 14 wowowow!!


sent you a  pm.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 04, 2004 at 05:16 PM
Julsp,

Sir you have PM too.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Feb 04, 2004 at 05:24 PM
Julsp,

Sir you have PM too.

my mistake. my informer fed me with wrong info. sorry hans :-\. kala ko pa naman ikaw nakakuha. sayang! ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 04, 2004 at 05:27 PM
Julsp,

Pre bargain yun pre with stand pa.. galing OT tayo hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Feb 05, 2004 at 07:40 AM
Gren,

B4 no enough bass??  ;D ;D have heard B4 in a big room ( Sir Narayan house ) and 4 meters away from the wall and can hear and feel the bass.. break in lang yan sir..

ah no, the B4 gives the best bass, compared to the B2 and the B6.  Called archi audio up and they recommended the B4 as well.  The B6 is a tad bass heavy but I"m just wondering, since I can prolly afford it, whether or not I should go for the 6 over the 4.

BTW, the B2 gives more than adequate bass for games :>  It's ok for music, depending on material, but lacking only when it comes to movies.  But hey, for a bookshelf, it's pretty impressive.

Just curious, dose the AE Evo bookshelf give as much bass?  I listened to the floorstander (equivalent to the B4) and it seemed a tad dry to me.  I did not listen to it critically though, just in passing.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Feb 05, 2004 at 08:04 AM

Just curious, dose the AE Evo bookshelf give as much bass?  I listened to the floorstander (equivalent to the B4) and it seemed a tad dry to me.  I did not listen to it critically though, just in passing.

AE bookshelve give more bass than B2 cause AE can reach 38-22khz while B2 44-22khz.... ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Feb 05, 2004 at 09:22 AM
so des.

oh yeah, i've heard that AE assembles MA speakers, any truth to this?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Feb 05, 2004 at 01:39 PM
AE bookshelve give more bass than B2 cause AE can reach 38-22khz while B2 44-22khz.... ;D

ot.. pre masamang pangitain yan... mukhang all the way sa Evo ka na.. congrats..  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 05, 2004 at 01:44 PM
Gren,

B4 no enough bass??  ;D ;D have heard B4 in a big room ( Sir Narayan house ) and 4 meters away from the wall and can hear and feel the bass.. break in lang yan sir..

Audio_Tyro,

Si pinsan taga Iloilo yan sir..

oo nga sir hans.  duguan tuloy yung b4 ko pag-uwi namin :'(

joke only!!!  ;D  pero na break-in ng husto yung b4.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 05, 2004 at 02:00 PM
Kimpao,

Pre lagyan mo band-aid  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 05, 2004 at 02:08 PM
 ;D ;D ;D  

OT lang hans,

pre mukhang may masama kang balak, parang naghahanap ka ng subs para sa audio. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Feb 05, 2004 at 02:11 PM
;D ;D ;D  

OT lang hans,

pre mukhang may masama kang balak, parang naghahanap ka ng subs para sa audio. :)

Hans - velodyne cht-8 gusto mo?  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Feb 05, 2004 at 02:12 PM
what i like about the b4 when i heard it at narayan's was that it can do both hard & soft bass... some guys like soft bass, some guys like hard bass... IMHO, the bass should be either hard or soft depending on the source material... drums don't sound natural if it sounds too soft, neither do electronic bass if it sounds too hard.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Feb 05, 2004 at 05:36 PM
they say one should invest most importantly sa source daw eh.

It is a nice idea to invest on source but remember that your system is as good only as the weakest link of your system. some say that it is wise to invest more on speakers than the rest of a sound system because  speakers arent susceptible to frequent upgrades by manufacturers.  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 05, 2004 at 05:41 PM
Iceman,

How much kaya?? OT tayo sir..

Julsp168,

Tama ka dyan sir!! musical na cheap speaker  wow!!..

Kimpao,

Wla sir naginquire lang po..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Feb 05, 2004 at 06:01 PM
It is a nice idea to invest on source but remember that your system is as good only as the weakest link of your system. some say that it is wise to invest more on speakers than the rest of a sound system because  speakers arent susceptible to frequent upgrades by manufacturers.  ;D

i guess so. but i think my weakest link is my source.  i play my cds via a generic dvd player with hk receiver and b2 speakers. but am kinda hesistant on investing on a cd player for now coz am hoping the the prices of nad and rotel hdcd players would come down soon.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Archangel on Feb 05, 2004 at 08:45 PM
One thing I noticed about my B2s is when I turn up the volume, the treble seems to increase disproportionately to the bass.  This could be a indication of the mid drivers not being broken in yet? They hardly move even when I play heavy metal at what I consider loud volumes.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Feb 06, 2004 at 09:43 AM
hi frequency seems to be emphasised at higher volume levels. i'm just wondering if breaknig the things in would make them less 'harsh'.  i listen to moderate to soft levels so i don't hear them that much, but i don't like cranking the volume because i don't want blown tweeters happening.

so what does running in do for the bronzes? emphasis mids? softer bass? less harsh treble?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 06, 2004 at 10:17 AM
gren,

Usually speaker need to be run in a least 100 hrs to give there best and true sound..out of the box its kinda stiff, no bass, harsh mid/high.. pero it will improved basta gamitin mo lang pre... or do the face to face. yun B4 ko before wlang bass and harsh high pero ngayon open na sya..


psssh kung wla kang time to use it hehehe bigay mo sa akin ako magbreak in..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Feb 06, 2004 at 10:48 AM
hehe, i'm not in a hurry to break it in, really. just wondering if its indicative of the final sound.  i'm still deciding whether or not to go acoustic energy, that's why i'm being overly critical.

right now it's laid back evo or high freq b2. what will it be? :>
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Feb 06, 2004 at 10:49 AM
gren,

i second hans. harsh talaga ang MA tweeters upon purchase. things will mellow out in several weeks time. but just the same, ive yet to find speakers that can match the detail and clarity of the b2 (at their price range of course).


archangel,

you/we need the b4 siguro pre, hehehe. thats the same thing i notice about the b2. when playing at very high volumes while listening to heavy metal/rock, the highs and the mids become uncomfortable to listen to. the b4s additional bass driver would probably be the perfect answer to this. i guess one review i read about the b2s was right, these werent made for headbangers. used to play the drums in college to the tunes of metallica and megadeth so i for one appreciate listening to fast, tight, deep, hard bass.

by the way pre, your 8.1s are wallmounted at home now. will try to post a pic of my setup soon if am able to borrow a digital camera.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Feb 06, 2004 at 11:27 AM
you/we need the b4 siguro pre, hehehe. thats the same thing i notice about the b2. when playing at very high volumes while listening to heavy metal/rock, the highs and the mids become uncomfortable to listen to. the b4s additional bass driver would probably be the perfect answer to this. i guess one review i read about the b2s was right, these werent made for headbangers. used to play the drums in college to the tunes of metallica and megadeth so i for one appreciate listening to fast, tight, deep, hard bass.

will the b6 be even better? :> wall mounted foam won't tame the heavy bass as you'd need very dense material to absorb it (according to archi audio that is). sigh, with i can home audition :P
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Feb 06, 2004 at 02:28 PM

i second hans. harsh talaga ang MA tweeters upon purchase. things will mellow out in several weeks time. but just the same, ive yet to find speakers that can match the detail and clarity of the b2 (at their price range of course).


seek and you shall find. ;D

i have the same observation with MA speakers  especially when driven by SS amp. it can sound great on tube amps though based on my experience. Thats just me.

usually, new speakers sound harsh. break-in eventually
will lead to a better sound.

To much highs at times can be fascinating but prolonged listening may cause fatigue. " to much highs dont necessarily mean too detailed". Some speakers tend to exaggerate instruments' sound and yet still miss on some notes.  ;D



Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Feb 06, 2004 at 02:39 PM
....To much highs at times can be fascinating but prolonged listening may cause fatigue. " to much highs dont necessarily mean too detailed". Some speakers tend to exaggerate instruments' sound and yet still miss on some notes.  ;D

hmmm, youve got a point here. i guess theres a fine line between detail and being bright and sometimes its kinda hard distinguishing one from the other.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Feb 06, 2004 at 02:56 PM
you/we need the b4 siguro pre, hehehe. thats the same thing i notice about the b2. when playing at very high volumes while listening to heavy metal/rock, the highs and the mids become uncomfortable to listen to. the b4s additional bass driver would probably be the perfect answer to this. i guess one review i read about the b2s was right, these werent made for headbangers. used to play the drums in college to the tunes of metallica and megadeth so i for one appreciate listening to fast, tight, deep, hard bass.

cousin skeeter.. not much of an improvement if i may say..you have to remember that they have the same tweeters.. being a convert from b2 to b4.. thats what i was also hoping.. listening to fast rock namely nirvana, metallica, guns and roses and aerosmith.. not a pleasent listening experience..  :(  :( but it excels on jazz, acoustics and rnb.. definitely not a speaker for headbangers..  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Feb 06, 2004 at 03:44 PM
cousin skeeter.. not much of an improvement if i may say..you have to remember that they have the same tweeters.. being a convert from b2 to b4.. thats what i was also hoping.. listening to fast rock namely nirvana, metallica, guns and roses and aerosmith.. not a pleasent listening experience..  :(  :( but it excels on jazz, acoustics and rnb.. definitely not a speaker for headbangers..  ;D  ;D

hmm, the b2/b4 are not for headbanging, and according to some reviews, the evos aren't either. so which speakers?  are the wharfe dias any good at it?

i don't listen to a lot of heavy rock/metal tracks, as i prefer acoustic guitar prevalent music as opposed to electric guitar ones, but hey, you'd never know what you'd feel like listening :> be nice to know your speaker can do just about everything, if not excellently, then maybe decently.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Feb 06, 2004 at 09:44 PM
for now, HK/MA All The Way!!!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Archangel on Feb 06, 2004 at 10:23 PM
archangel,

you/we need the b4 siguro pre, hehehe. thats the same thing i notice about the b2. when playing at very high volumes while listening to heavy metal/rock, the highs and the mids become uncomfortable to listen to. the b4s additional bass driver would probably be the perfect answer to this. i guess one review i read about the b2s was right, these werent made for headbangers. used to play the drums in college to the tunes of metallica and megadeth so i for one appreciate listening to fast, tight, deep, hard bass.

by the way pre, your 8.1s are wallmounted at home now. will try to post a pic of my setup soon if am able to borrow a digital camera.  ;D ;D ;D

Good to know that the 8.1s are serving you in good stead.  Still remember how those babies sound with Tony Bennett/KD Lang.  Somehow I prefer that sound over this disc with the B2s.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Feb 07, 2004 at 09:55 AM
hmm, the b2/b4 are not for headbanging, and according to some reviews, the evos aren't either. so which speakers?  are the wharfe dias any good at it?

some says that if rock/metal are your music.. then jbl or bose are the speakers for you.. it still depends on your preferred music..  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Feb 07, 2004 at 12:20 PM
hmm, listening to the klipsch rf-15 some last night got me to thinking that it might be very good with rock/metal tracks.  unlike the brit speakers which emphasise bass and highs, the klipsch was very mid-dy, and its bass was...amazing.  this considering that the placement in spectra was far from ideal (close to wall, obstructions galore). nevertheless, the cds sounded entirely different: female vocals was less sibilant and had more...body?  guitars were perfect and snare? drums sounded live (or lively?).

as jim noted, the klipsch would shine in a big room with proper placement.  the bass would be a real knockout without walls contraining them.  i'm half tempted drop MA/AE for it, but all things considered (size, acoustic quality, and not to mention cost), i still prefer MA/AE.

as for the B2, i still can't get over how 'bilog' the sound is.  listening to duncan shiek moan over love and whatnot, the clarity (and a certain harshness) of the tweeters combined with the tight and punchy quality of the bass never fails to make me fall in love, again, with the sound (or speakers :>).

oh, as for the evo1, wow, i heard its bass output for the first time last night, while not as punchy as the b2, it had a softer, deeper quality that made me like it better than the bass output  being given by the evo3.  the evo3 sounded good on rock-ish tracks, as well as action saturated movie scenes.  for vocals and whatnot, the evo1 ws quite impressive.

so the search goes on, ill prolly bring my b2 to spectra later for an a/b comparison. hopefully not that many peole will be there.  was nice meeting HTNOVICE last night, by the way, and ramil (i'm not sure if he's here, if so, what his handle is).  spent like 2 hours convincing each other to get more stuff. bad influence talaga :>
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: yukon on Feb 07, 2004 at 12:25 PM
Sebs, in my humble personal opinion, it's JBL, not Bose.

Wala pa akong makitang THX-certified na Bose, a fact na medyo inferior ang Bose "compared" to JBL.

At wala pa rin akong nakitang Bose na gamit sa mga concerts - especially rock concerts... or kahit sa mga recording studios... i may have missed some, so I could be wrong - and then again, music is subjective so if some of us people like Bose, the heck, fire away.

Shalom...  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Feb 07, 2004 at 03:57 PM
Sebs, in my humble personal opinion, it's JBL, not Bose.

Wala pa akong makitang THX-certified na Bose, a fact na medyo inferior ang Bose "compared" to JBL.

At wala pa rin akong nakitang Bose na gamit sa mga concerts - especially rock concerts... or kahit sa mga recording studios... i may have missed some, so I could be wrong - and then again, music is subjective so if some of us people like Bose, the heck, fire away.

Shalom...  ;)

ot...point well taken yukon..  :) then jbl is the speakers for headbangers..  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Feb 08, 2004 at 11:48 PM
ot...point well taken yukon..  :) then jbl is the speakers for headbangers..  ;D  ;D

dagdag mo pa yong Community Speaker ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: MJ-JM on Feb 09, 2004 at 08:31 AM
hmm, listening to the klipsch rf-15 some last night got me to thinking that it might be very good with rock/metal tracks.  unlike the brit speakers which emphasise bass and highs, the klipsch was very mid-dy, and its bass was...amazing.  this considering that the placement in spectra was far from ideal (close to wall, obstructions galore). nevertheless, the cds sounded entirely different: female vocals was less sibilant and had more...body?  guitars were perfect and snare? drums sounded live (or lively?).

as jim noted, the klipsch would shine in a big room with proper placement.  the bass would be a real knockout without walls contraining them.  i'm half tempted drop MA/AE for it, but all things considered (size, acoustic quality, and not to mention cost), i still prefer MA/AE.

as for the B2, i still can't get over how 'bilog' the sound is.  listening to duncan shiek moan over love and whatnot, the clarity (and a certain harshness) of the tweeters combined with the tight and punchy quality of the bass never fails to make me fall in love, again, with the sound (or speakers :>).

oh, as for the evo1, wow, i heard its bass output for the first time last night, while not as punchy as the b2, it had a softer, deeper quality that made me like it better than the bass output  being given by the evo3.  the evo3 sounded good on rock-ish tracks, as well as action saturated movie scenes.  for vocals and whatnot, the evo1 ws quite impressive.

so the search goes on, ill prolly bring my b2 to spectra later for an a/b comparison. hopefully not that many peole will be there.  was nice meeting HTNOVICE last night, by the way, and ramil (i'm not sure if he's here, if so, what his handle is).  spent like 2 hours convincing each other to get more stuff. bad influence talaga :>

Sir Gren,

Jim mentioned that you decided to wait for the B4... gud choice talaga sir. :) sayang kung may B4 na eh. but then again love ur own.. so hk/ae ako (OT).

HTNovice
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Feb 09, 2004 at 09:18 AM
decided MA is more to my liking compared to AE :> i like my bass and decided that i could live the sometimes high-highs. not saying MA is better than AE, i just prefer the MA's sound characteristics over MA.

hey htnovice, was nice meeting you again. hope you're enjoying your toy (HK 130) :>.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 09, 2004 at 12:30 PM
Julsp,

Pre heard EL34 paired with B4 and your right high are tamed and mids are wowow sweet na sweet..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Feb 10, 2004 at 08:55 AM
Julsp,

Pre heard EL34 paired with B4 and your right high are tamed and mids are wowow sweet na sweet..

hans,

wowow! congrats. swak na swak ba? hehehe. ;D

not tamed. natural is the right word!

natural nga ba? lets have a listening session and instead of bringing lots of gears, bring one SS and one Tube amp tapos compare natin side by side sa drum set. magdala kayo ng banda. hehehe. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 10, 2004 at 10:21 AM
Julsp,

sure sir.. natural mmmh to hear is to believe pre geko was there baka pwede mo sya matanong pero tried and tested na B4 sa drum track and run away winner sir.. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: hobbyist on Feb 11, 2004 at 08:59 AM
Hi Guys,

Another newbie here...any idea about Gold MA PMC702MK2, B1,B3 and the bronze B3..Thanks.


Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 11, 2004 at 09:09 AM
Hobbyist,

Sir you can check them out at Architectural Audio..  :D :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: redmagic on Feb 12, 2004 at 12:45 PM

I need your help  guys. I am planning to buy a MA B3 at P16K and B1 at P8K. Is this a good buy? Both are made in england and brand new.  ???

I need your expert opinion guys. asap please! help!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Feb 13, 2004 at 08:44 AM

I need your help  guys. I am planning to buy a MA B3 at P16K and B1 at P8K. Is this a good buy? Both are made in england and brand new.  ???

I need your expert opinion guys. asap please! help!

ok yan but its depend sa AVR mo baka kc d mag match ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpOy on Feb 13, 2004 at 09:02 AM
may b3 na ba?
floorstanders ba ito?
any pics?
specs?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 13, 2004 at 09:02 AM
redmagic,

as sir J_albert mention matching is the key.. btw where did you saw the B3?? :D :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Feb 13, 2004 at 09:28 AM
baka wala yan dito sa pinas.. kaya me nakita syang B3..  :D  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: redmagic on Feb 13, 2004 at 09:30 AM

forgot to tell you im in singapore right now. i saw this in onwe of the stores here. naka-sale mga silver at B3. pati gold meron 50% off. made in england pa.

ill be coming back pinas saturday. still having 2nd thoughts of buying them kasi problema pagpack pag uwi.

B4s almost same price lang dyan. But B3 is around P16K. is that a good buy? i have till end of the day to decide.

so what dya think?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: redmagic on Feb 13, 2004 at 09:34 AM

sir kimpoy your right. floorstander ang B3.  ;)
almost sa size as B4.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 13, 2004 at 09:48 AM
Redmagic,

Wala kasi B3 dito sir kaya you'll be the first??.. Have a B4 and overall i like the performance rock or jazz ok ito.. ganda siguro ng B3 for the price 16K mmmh pwede.. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 13, 2004 at 03:40 PM
kuya hans

(http://img14.photobucket.com/albums/v41/kimpao/bronze_3.jpg)

(http://img14.photobucket.com/albums/v41/kimpao/monitor-audio-bronze-speakers.jpg)

Floorstanding 2 way speakers
1” gold dome tweeter, 6.5” Metal Matrix Polymer Mid/Bass driver
MFR: 40 Hz - 25 kHz ± 3 dB
Sensitivity: 90 dB/W/M
Recommended Amplifier Power: 150 Watts Peak
Size: 33" H x 7 1/2" W  x  9" D
Weight: 31 Pounds Each

eto ata yung b3 na sinasabi ni redmagic.  B2 na floorstander :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Feb 13, 2004 at 04:30 PM
mukhang panalo yan.. unlike the bronze series here na made in china.. yan mukhang made in england talaga.. just like the silver and gold series..  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Feb 13, 2004 at 05:09 PM
sir i think that's the previous line ng Bronze, yung double-ported na ang tawag ay Bronze 1, Bronze 2, Bronze 3, etc... the new Bronze series have larger ports and are called B1, B2, etc... di kaya?  pero panalo nga yan, multi-awarded din yung series na yan.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Feb 13, 2004 at 06:39 PM
yah, those pics are the old bronze series.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 13, 2004 at 07:03 PM
can't seem to find any pics of it o di kaya yun nga ang tinutukoy ni  redmagic  ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 14, 2004 at 12:57 PM
Kimpao,

Sana meron B3 dito sa pinas yan pwede para sa audio setup ko hehhee.. oo nga old model yan pictures mo sir. hehehe :o :o pero gwapo pa rin.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 14, 2004 at 05:02 PM
parang nai-imagine ko na tuloy yung tunog niyan  ::), B2 na may Ooooommmphhhh!!!!!!!!!!! mwehehehehehehehe ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: redmagic on Feb 16, 2004 at 12:57 PM

yun nga yung B3! galeng ah!!!  ;D
good work kimpao! galing mo magresearch!

but im depressed! i wasn't able to buy it. argghhh!!! >:(
kainis! when i was about to buy it, maaga nagsara ang store. went back to manila last saturday. waahhhh!!!

sabagay di ko sure kung babagay yun sa yammy ko kasi iba receiver nya gamit pang test eh (hmmmm.. a case of sour graping ah! hehehe! :))

well its not meant to be. so??? back to EVO3 or B4. Maui or Francine? esep-esep!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 16, 2004 at 01:26 PM
ok lang yan, sir redmagic. those were the old bronze models pala. anyway, kung nabili mo yan warranty ang issue since baka di i-honor dito. sir wait ka nalang
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Feb 16, 2004 at 02:06 PM

yun nga yung B3! galeng ah!!!  ;D
good work kimpao! galing mo magresearch!

but im depressed! i wasn't able to buy it. argghhh!!! >:(
kainis! when i was about to buy it, maaga nagsara ang store. went back to manila last saturday. waahhhh!!!

sabagay di ko sure kung babagay yun sa yammy ko kasi iba receiver nya gamit pang test eh (hmmmm.. a case of sour graping ah! hehehe! :))

well its not meant to be. so??? back to EVO3 or B4. Maui or Francine? esep-esep!  ;D ;D ;D

kahit ano mapili mo sir sa 2.. cguradong panalo..  ;D  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 16, 2004 at 10:02 PM

yun nga yung B3! galeng ah!!!  ;D
good work kimpao! galing mo magresearch!

but im depressed! i wasn't able to buy it. argghhh!!! >:(
kainis! when i was about to buy it, maaga nagsara ang store. went back to manila last saturday. waahhhh!!!

sabagay di ko sure kung babagay yun sa yammy ko kasi iba receiver nya gamit pang test eh (hmmmm.. a case of sour graping ah! hehehe! :))

well its not meant to be. so??? back to EVO3 or B4. Maui or Francine? esep-esep!  ;D ;D ;D

sir redmagic, for honest to goodness opinion (since i don't want to be biased about it  ;D ) you may want to ask hans&france, akyat, james16, j_albert for their reviews regarding Maui and Francine para hindi ka masyado mapa esep-esep. ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: hyperaudio on Feb 16, 2004 at 10:42 PM
good news: Monitor audio bronze  and silver series are once again available.
bad news: Prices go up by 7-10%
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 16, 2004 at 10:45 PM
Whoahey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :Dbuti nalang naka kuha na ako before. ahehehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Feb 17, 2004 at 07:49 AM
this means the ma bronzes should be in the same price range as the ae evos.  oh well, time to take the hit :>
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 17, 2004 at 04:21 PM
Kimpao,

Buti na lang at meron na tayooooo.. hehhee  :o :o grabe plan to buy pa naman for surround..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 17, 2004 at 04:29 PM
hans,

oo nga, buti nalang

 ;D ;D ngayon sir performance nalang ang pinag lalabanan ni Maui at ni Francine dahil pareho na sila ng price.  ;D

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 17, 2004 at 04:33 PM
Kimpao,

At same price point mmhh MA pa rin ako. 8) 8) dahil gastos ulit pagmagupgrade ulit.. :P
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 17, 2004 at 05:10 PM
Ongi ay este Oo nga naman ;D bat' pa tayo magpapalit, eh subok na yung MA :P
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Feb 17, 2004 at 07:46 PM
Ongi ay este Oo nga naman ;D bat' pa tayo magpapalit, eh subok na yung MA :P
nakakaingit naman kayo :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 17, 2004 at 07:53 PM
nakakaingit naman kayo :'( :'( :'(

bili na kasi sir ;D baka mamaya niyan tumaas nanaman ang presyo :o
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Feb 18, 2004 at 08:58 AM
j_albert22.. bili bili na... para mapalaban na sa stress test agad yan..  ;D  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 18, 2004 at 09:27 AM
J_albert,

Available stock na daw pre bili na...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Feb 18, 2004 at 12:01 PM
pre albert,

akala ko may MA speakers ka na :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 18, 2004 at 12:05 PM
cousin skeeter,

Upgrade sya to B4 from B2 hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 18, 2004 at 12:10 PM
bili daw siya B4 tapos B2 daw para sa separate 2 channel setup. ahehehehe

OT lang mga bosing, sir hans busy phone sa ofc niyo. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Feb 18, 2004 at 12:13 PM
cousin skeeter,

Upgrade sya to B4 from B2 hehehe

ah, same boat pala kami.malayo pa sa isip ko ang b2 to b4 upgrade. saving up for a very good source pa. maybe nad 542 or 2nd hand rotel :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: indridcold on Feb 18, 2004 at 05:00 PM
San may available na MA? Checked sa Spectra kanina wala pa stock e and magkano na kaya B2?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 18, 2004 at 05:01 PM
San may available na MA? Checked sa Spectra kanina wala pa stock e and magkano na kaya B2?

sir check mo with hometheater kay sir sonny tuazon or you may also check with hyperaudio kay sir rene rivo. ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: indridcold on Feb 18, 2004 at 05:17 PM
thanks bro. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 19, 2004 at 09:15 AM
Kimpao,

I heard that the new stock have rose mah?? hope someone can also confirm. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Feb 19, 2004 at 12:09 PM
Kimpao,

I heard that the new stock have rose mah?? hope someone can also confirm. :)
cgurado na ba itong rose mah???????? san meron???
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 19, 2004 at 01:22 PM
J_albert,

wish wish wish ::) ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: redmagic on Feb 19, 2004 at 03:06 PM

Eh di magkano na B2 at B4 ngayon? PM naman sino may alam new prices and saan meron stock. Rosemah? Hmmm.... ang bango bango ng bulaklak  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Feb 19, 2004 at 04:15 PM

Eh di magkano na B2 at B4 ngayon? PM naman sino may alam new prices and saan meron stock. Rosemah? Hmmm.... ang bango bango ng bulaklak  ;D ;D ;D
base sa iba nagtaas daw nang 7- 10% so kung 11700 B2 so ngayon almosyt 13K
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: redmagic on Feb 19, 2004 at 04:31 PM

waahhhh!!! ngayon pinanghihinayangan ang B3.  :'(
oh well. kasalanan ng pagbulusok ng peso natin yan. import kasi eh. kasalanan ni ....... *toot!*......... ay! bawal pala politics dito. hehehe! peace man!  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 20, 2004 at 09:07 AM
redmagic,

OO nga yan hirap sa imported.. hehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: indridcold on Feb 20, 2004 at 12:47 PM
grabe 13.5k na ang MA. :'(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: redmagic on Feb 20, 2004 at 12:57 PM
grabe 13.5k na ang MA. :'(

grabe nga!!! :o
saan mo natanong yan? inabot na ako ng pagtaas. nakakatakot pagnaubos ulit stock at mag-import sila, mas mahal na. continuous pa rin pagbagsak ni piso. baka sa susunod na import nila, 15k na. o 18k na.  :'(

bili na tayo!!!!!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 20, 2004 at 01:00 PM
redmagic

bili na kasi sir wag ng magdalawang isip pa.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: indridcold on Feb 20, 2004 at 01:06 PM
archi Audio and the HT bro. Hay sayang. :'(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Feb 20, 2004 at 01:16 PM
archi Audio and the HT bro. Hay sayang. :'(

diba sa buy & sell thread may nagbebenta ng black na B2?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: indridcold on Feb 20, 2004 at 04:22 PM
pmd him na kaya lang la pa reply. Mas ok sana sa authorized dealer kasi pwede card.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Feb 22, 2004 at 08:31 AM
grabe nga!!! :o
saan mo natanong yan? inabot na ako ng pagtaas. nakakatakot pagnaubos ulit stock at mag-import sila, mas mahal na. continuous pa rin pagbagsak ni piso. baka sa susunod na import nila, 15k na. o 18k na.  :'(

bili na tayo!!!!!!  ;D ;D ;D
yong B4 24.2K na ngayon  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Feb 22, 2004 at 02:25 PM
yong B4 24.2K na ngayon  :'( :'( :'(


bili na kasiiiiii...di naman nagmumura presyo ng mga yan unlike the jamo speakers ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Feb 22, 2004 at 03:46 PM
bili na kasiiiiii...di naman nagmumura presyo ng mga yan unlike the jamo speakers ;D

sir sent you pm ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 23, 2004 at 09:02 AM
J_albert,

buy na pre baka magprice increase ulit.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Feb 23, 2004 at 09:24 AM
yong B4 24.2K na ngayon  :'( :'( :'(

ang taas na pala ng price..  :o  

j_albert22.. bili bili na.. baka tumaas pa.. or kung gusto mong makamura.. me 2nd hand na B4 na malapit nang ibenta.. hehehehe  ;D  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 23, 2004 at 10:04 AM
ang taas na pala ng price..  :o  

j_albert22.. bili bili na.. baka tumaas pa.. or kung gusto mong makamura.. me 2nd hand na B4 na malapit nang ibenta.. hehehehe  ;D  :D

hmmm, halos pareho na sila ng AE o pantay na ba?.  j_albert, tama si kuya hans at si sebman.  kung ako sa iyo, bili na ako baka tumaas pa price niya. ;D

sebman, u have pm
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Feb 23, 2004 at 11:01 AM
sebman, u have pm

ot.. pre no pm received.. baka na-traffic yung email mo..  ;D  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 23, 2004 at 11:24 AM
ot uli, yan may pm ka na ngayon. ahehehehehe dalawa pa ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: redmagic on Feb 23, 2004 at 12:05 PM
guys ala na ko pambili ng B2 o B4. bumili kasi ako ng HK130 nyahahahaha!!!   ;D

la na pera. magheadphones na lang ako  ;D ;D ;D

next project na lang. kaya..........

ipon! ipon! ipon! ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Feb 23, 2004 at 05:28 PM
ang taas na pala ng price..  :o  

j_albert22.. bili bili na.. baka tumaas pa.. or kung gusto mong makamura.. me 2nd hand na B4 na malapit nang ibenta.. hehehehe  ;D  :D

pre, kanino yung B4 na malapit nang mabenta? bebenta mo na ba B4 mo?  :'(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Feb 24, 2004 at 08:19 AM
hey hans&frans,

heard you have an evil plan involving the big W :> me and jim were wondering what's with the switch, hehe.  do you still have your b4?  got mine last night, was amazed at how something so big -disappeared- when i first tested it at home.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Feb 24, 2004 at 10:43 AM
pre, kanino yung B4 na malapit nang mabenta? bebenta mo na ba B4 mo?  :'(

ot..nde pre.. nde B4 ko yun.. kaw mukhang nabenta na yung b2 ha.. anong bago mong speakers ngayun?  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Feb 24, 2004 at 10:45 AM
hey hans&frans,

heard you have an evil plan involving the big W :> me and jim were wondering what's with the switch, hehe.  do you still have your b4?  got mine last night, was amazed at how something so big -disappeared- when i first tested it at home.

congrats on your B4 gren.. can you confirm if they have implemented the increase for the price of the B4? thanks
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Feb 24, 2004 at 10:47 AM
yes they did :P 24k+ yung discounted prices ngayon.

13 for the b2 i think.

2-3 thousand isn't so bad, but it nearly broke my budget.  but when i got them home, it was well worth it :> konting tiis lang.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 24, 2004 at 11:00 AM
congrats sir gren, nice purchase yan. agree with you sir, even though there was a price increase on the MAs' its still worth it (yup, 2.8K price increase isn't that bad).

btw, anyone has an idea how much does the MA S5 and S6 cost?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Feb 24, 2004 at 11:15 AM
yes they did :P 24k+ yung discounted prices ngayon.

13 for the b2 i think.

2-3 thousand isn't so bad, but it nearly broke my budget.  but when i got them home, it was well worth it :> konting tiis lang.

congrat gren buti ka pa  ;Dpasok mo muna kay ST president yan para mastress test ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Feb 24, 2004 at 11:17 AM
btw, anyone has an idea how much does the MA S5 and S6 cost?

UY pang dedicated audio for ST70  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 24, 2004 at 11:18 AM
Gren,

congrats on your B4 pre.. regards to your inquiry mmmh tentative pa have no problem with my B4 whats so ever love its openess, and balance since fully broken in. my B4 paired with EL34 tube amp lalong smoother ang high and vocal and your right even for its size eh invisible ang dating sir.. cguro just a case of SARS. 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 24, 2004 at 11:21 AM
sir wish - wish lang. ;D ;D ;D pero kung budget permits, why not diba? ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Feb 24, 2004 at 11:22 AM
yon nga mahirap wish na lang tayo ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 24, 2004 at 11:28 AM
J_albert & kimpao,

Pre OT si Jvm naka Hk130 na di nasasabi according to a reliable source. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 24, 2004 at 11:32 AM
kaya pala tahimik ::).  
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Feb 24, 2004 at 11:34 AM
J_albert & kimpao,

Pre OT si Jvm naka Hk130 na di nasasabi according to a reliable source. ;D

congrats to jvm..  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Feb 24, 2004 at 11:52 AM
J_albert & kimpao,

Pre OT si Jvm naka Hk130 na di nasasabi according to a reliable source. ;D

nagkasundo na rin clang mag asawa hehehehe ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Feb 24, 2004 at 01:44 PM
nagkasundo na rin clang mag asawa hehehehe ;D ;D

hehehe.. oks yan pre.. nagkasundo dahil sa HK 130..  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Feb 24, 2004 at 02:35 PM
ot..nde pre.. nde B4 ko yun.. kaw mukhang nabenta na yung b2 ha.. anong bago mong speakers ngayun?  :)

di pa pre pero malapit na, mayu binabalak ako pero kulang pa budget.. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 24, 2004 at 02:40 PM
Ot lang mga sirs, masyadong marami at mabilis ang mga pangyayari ngayon. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D bakit kaya ::)

Mukhang laganap na naman ang SARS!!!!mwehehehehe :o :o
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raycor on Feb 24, 2004 at 02:54 PM
Ot lang mga sirs, masyadong marami at mabilis ang mga pangyayari ngayon. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D bakit kaya ::)

Mukhang laganap na naman ang SARS!!!!mwehehehehe :o :o

korek ka dyan sir.. ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 24, 2004 at 04:20 PM
yon nga mahirap wish na lang tayo ;D ;D

gustuhin ko man S5 pero tiyak marami akong kailangan bitiwan na gamit. :-\ :-\.  

anyway, has anyone auditioned this model? reviews naman mga sirs :) :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Feb 24, 2004 at 05:03 PM
J_albert & kimpao,

Pre OT si Jvm naka Hk130 na di nasasabi according to a reliable source. ;D

Para kayong mga NBI a, hanep sa intel, very reliable. Yong kasama ko sa bahay ang bumili, hindi ako, sinamahan ko lang ;D.

Ang mahal na ng B4. Ang lakas nyo kasing mag-endorse kaya naging most in-demand.  Dagdag pa ng peso depreciation :-[.

Pag may sapat akong pera by mid March baka mag B4 na rin ako, baka tumaas uli. Baka may gustong umampon sa B2 ko? Ang ganda na ng tunog, well broken in na after 3 months of use.

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Feb 24, 2004 at 05:25 PM
 

Pag may sapat akong pera by mid March baka mag B4 na rin ako, baka tumaas uli. Baka may gustong umampon sa B2 ko? Ang ganda na ng tunog, well broken in na after 3 months of use.

pre - alok mo muna sa akin ha, may kilala ako naghahanap eh, ty  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Feb 25, 2004 at 08:42 AM
pre - alok mo muna sa akin ha, may kilala ako naghahanap eh, ty  :)


I'll make my final decision by mid-March, by this time I know if I have enough for the B4. Hopefully I will. I'll let you know.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 26, 2004 at 09:09 AM
Jvm,

Nabulong lang po yan sir.. hehehee
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 26, 2004 at 09:40 AM
reviews naman diyan on S5 and S6. meron ba? :-\
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Feb 26, 2004 at 12:53 PM
reviews naman diyan on S5 and S6. meron ba? :-\



may binabalak ka na naman ha ;D last time heard the S6 sa audioworld but not long enough to be able to do even short review. pasyalan mo na lang bro ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Feb 26, 2004 at 06:09 PM
i've heard the s8 (not sure about the designation, but we called it the s8) at the hometheatre.  compared it against the mission m74i. it shares the same sound characteristics as the b4: nice rounded bass, surgicall precise way of playing, bright-ish.  it's probably a more refined version of the b4 -- you can definitely hear the resemblance.  of course, haven't done a side by side so i can't name the differences.

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 27, 2004 at 11:36 AM
Kimpao,

match yan sa ST70 na type mo sir.. ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: alvinthx2 on Feb 28, 2004 at 04:58 PM
replaced my dynadio audience series with the following

monitor audio gold reference 20, 2 gold lcr and a pair of gold efx. cn't wait to get home

alvin
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 01, 2004 at 09:31 AM
alvinthx2,

sir balitaan mo kami dyan wowow gold series.. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Mar 01, 2004 at 09:33 AM
replaced my dynadio audience series with the following

monitor audio gold reference 20, 2 gold lcr and a pair of gold efx. cn't wait to get home

alvin

nice speakers  ;D the speakers you had before were no joke either.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: alvinthx2 on Mar 01, 2004 at 09:53 AM
Yes, I was very happy with the dynes, but they have been with me for the last 5 years and needed an upgrade. Especially when I got my krell showcase preamp/processor. the speakers are powered by 3- moderately powered classe amps in my dedicated home theatre with a 3 gun sony crt projector.

Will try to post some pictures when I figure how to do it here.

Alvin
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Mar 01, 2004 at 10:07 AM
your classe amps should mate well with your ma golds  8) if you have the link on where you saved the pictures I will post them for you.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 02, 2004 at 11:02 AM
Preng Seb musta na MA nag iba na ba tunog tapos nang stress test ;) di natin gaano na stress kc baka palayasin si Akyat sa condo but the best talaga Hafler B4 combo sana hiniram mo Bass CD kay akyat ganda pang break in lalo pang lalambot yan tapos lagyan mo nang pabigat wow the best.... :o :o



                   para sa lahat BISE PRESIDENTE NA SI SEBMAN nang ST ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Mar 02, 2004 at 11:17 AM
Preng Seb musta na MA nag iba na ba tunog tapos nang stress test ;) di natin gaano na stress kc baka palayasin si Akyat sa condo but the best talaga Hafler B4 combo sana hiniram mo Bass CD kay akyat ganda pang break in lalo pang lalambot yan tapos lagyan mo nang pabigat wow the best.... :o :o

                   para sa lahat BISE PRESIDENTE NA SI SEBMAN nang ST ;D

pre kahit sandali lang na-stress test yung B4 ko.. nagbago na kahit paano ang tunog.. hehehe naging open na ng konti.. konting breakin pa at ganda na nung B4 ko..  :D  ;D musta na yung deal nyo.. tuloy na ba?   ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Mar 02, 2004 at 11:22 AM
your excellency honorable vice president of ST sebman,

congrats sa B4 galing talaga, it never ceases to amaze us with its dynamic sound.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Mar 02, 2004 at 11:32 AM
your excellency honorable vice president of ST sebman,

congrats sa B4 galing talaga, it never ceases to amaze us with its dynamic sound.

pre panalo din yung mga MS speakers mo.. kahit yung 902 ba yun.. ganda ng bass kahit bookshelf sya.. mukhang nagiisip sila hans and kimpao dyan kung bibili din sila nyan..  ;D  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Mar 02, 2004 at 12:26 PM
pre panalo din yung mga MS speakers mo.. kahit yung 902 ba yun.. ganda ng bass kahit bookshelf sya.. mukhang nagiisip sila hans and kimpao dyan kung bibili din sila nyan..  ;D  :D



bili bili na...huwag na masyadong patagalin ang isip isip baka tumaas din ang presyo ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 03, 2004 at 09:25 AM
Narayan,

Sir kimpao and I were there at 5th ave park square wla na daw ata stock yun MS902.. ay OT sa kabila thread..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 04, 2004 at 09:42 AM
J_albert,

Ready kana ba?? S1 o B4 sir ::) ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 04, 2004 at 10:16 AM
sir hans sent u pm
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 04, 2004 at 10:22 AM
J-albert,

replied to your PM sir.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Mar 04, 2004 at 10:51 AM
J_albert,

Ready kana ba?? S1 o B4 sir ::) ::)

(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0UgDeAvwWAaN*Jmx9MQUfyoozElbUhVS1gxG3irFRcoAFOVKvQ5iw2hx6q4OgLR2*vWz3cHAvGc5amJTdqNh!DfE9LV8eWWw8Nt6JtjDnmrYljdIZUtVQv*Fgy1m6TQWv/Resize%20of%20DSC01480.JPG)

HA! nakuha ko na paano magpost ng pix  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Mar 04, 2004 at 11:14 AM
(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0UgDeAvwWAaN*Jmx9MQUfyoozElbUhVS1gxG3irFRcoAFOVKvQ5iw2hx6q4OgLR2*vWz3cHAvGc5amJTdqNh!DfE9LV8eWWw8Nt6JtjDnmrYljdIZUtVQv*Fgy1m6TQWv/Resize%20of%20DSC01480.JPG)

HA! nakuha ko na paano magpost ng pix  ;D

nice pix iceman..  ;D  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Mar 04, 2004 at 11:30 AM
yung S1 swabeng-swabe tumunog.

galing tuloy nung extended B4/S1 tower idea ni hans.

with a little protective help from FHM magazines.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 04, 2004 at 11:35 AM
ganda naman protective nyan hehehe parang GULAMAN ;D ;D ;D pre seb punta uli tayo sa gulamanan ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 04, 2004 at 03:45 PM
iceman,

pre paganda ng paganda kuha mo sir.. ok talaga yun idea B4 (stand) tapos s1..

J_albert,

Gulaman....pwede naman ulitin sa saturday..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Mar 04, 2004 at 03:51 PM
ganda naman protective nyan hehehe parang GULAMAN ;D ;D ;D pre seb punta uli tayo sa gulamanan ;D ;D ;D

hehehe oo ba pre.. kaw lang inaalala namin.. masyado kang malayo e..  ;D  :D sa saturday ba ulit..  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 04, 2004 at 03:54 PM
Sebman,

gulaman gulaman!! ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Mar 04, 2004 at 04:13 PM
I wonder what kind of gulaman r u guys talkin about  ???
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 04, 2004 at 06:20 PM
iceman,

pre paganda ng paganda kuha mo sir.. ok talaga yun idea B4 (stand) tapos s1..

J_albert,

Gulaman....pwede naman ulitin sa saturday..


wat do u mean may session ba ulit tapos punta tayo sa gulamanan

seb don't worry about me may matutulogan ako sa manila pero pwede rin umuwi 24hr naman byahe eeee ;D ;D

Sarap nang kwentuhan pag may gulaman di ba sana noon pa natin ginawa ito  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 04, 2004 at 07:48 PM
uy gulamanan nanaman :o mas maganda yan pag may jelly ace na kasama! ;D ;D ;D ;D oiysssst, walang iwanan, basta't may session tapos may gulaman't jellyace sama ako diyan. . :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 05, 2004 at 08:58 AM
Guys,

OT last night nasa gulamanan ako ganda nun tindera pre... hehehe  ;D

Kimpao,

S5 sana meron dito sir.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Mar 05, 2004 at 09:16 AM
Guys,

OT last night nasa gulamanan ako ganda nun tindera pre... hehehe  ;D

Kimpao,

S5 sana meron dito sir.

ot... pre mukhang binabalik balikan mo ang gulamanan natin a..  ;D baka alam mo na yung cel number.. pa-share naman dyan...  ::)  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Mar 05, 2004 at 09:17 AM
wat do u mean may session ba ulit tapos punta tayo sa gulamanan

seb don't worry about me may matutulogan ako sa manila pero pwede rin umuwi 24hr naman byahe eeee ;D ;D

Sarap nang kwentuhan pag may gulaman di ba sana noon pa natin ginawa ito  ;D ;D


ot.. pre pwedeng session ulit.. stress test natin yung rotel cdp ni st president kimpao..  ;D  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 05, 2004 at 10:01 AM
Sebman,

Pwede pwede sir.. how about next week??  ::) ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Mar 05, 2004 at 10:37 AM
Sebman,

Pwede pwede sir.. how about next week??  ::) ::)

ok pre.. sana available for audition na yung custom made na tube amp by next week....  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 05, 2004 at 11:16 AM
Sebman,

Pwede pwede sir.. how about next week??  ::) ::)

Nice idea mga bosing, another reason for us to drop by at the gulamanan ;D  Sige, source naman ang comparison natin. pero teka medyo mas mahirap na magdesisyon niyan dahil from speakers to source na ang pakikinggan natin. ::) dati speakers lang, tapos na samahan ng amp, tapos ngayon kasama na pati source. Ok yan!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 05, 2004 at 12:11 PM
ok yan idea san bga venue source naman ang hot ngayon dati speaker tapos amp then nagyon source naman, habang tumatagal palawig nang palawig ano naman kaya ang susunod wag nyong sabihin gulaman na ang tot ,...............tot.... ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 05, 2004 at 12:56 PM
Guys,

OT last night nasa gulamanan ako ganda nun tindera pre... hehehe  ;D

Kimpao,

S5 sana meron dito sir.

Sirs,

OT, nagso-solo si kuya hans.  ;D


Hans,

Share ka naman diyan!  Ala ba S5 sa audioworld, sayang. Pero sir maganda rin yung 902, S1 (ganda nung S1 ni vince) nice to have but out of my budget for the time being. 902's are on my list right now for bookshelves (additional speakers hindi ito SARS ;D ;D ).
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 06, 2004 at 09:24 AM
kimpao,

Sir di naman nagsolo hehehe with some former friend eh dati kami nagtambay dun.. ::) OT..

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: indridcold on Mar 06, 2004 at 04:11 PM
I noticed that b2s need a higher volume setting in my HK than my old wharfs for the same level of loudness. Does this mean that the b2s are harder to drive? Is this good or bad?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Archangel on Mar 06, 2004 at 07:57 PM
I also noticed the same thing going from 8.1s to B2s.  I was expecting the opposite because of the higher sensitivity rating of  the B2s.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 07, 2004 at 05:19 PM
Archangel and indridcold,

Have experienced that before but didn't bother as long as without distortion eh ok lang you'll notice more during HT pa yan sir.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Mar 10, 2004 at 01:19 PM
might have something to do with 8ohms (8.1?)  vs 6ohms (B2). i need to have my volume at -25 to have it loud, 20 on certain materials.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: av_phile1 on Mar 10, 2004 at 04:11 PM
might have something to do with 8ohms (8.1?)  vs 6ohms (B2). i need to have my volume at -25 to have it loud, 20 on certain materials.

Di ba baligtad?  Wharfe is 6 ohms, B2 is 8 ohms?  that would account for the apparent diminiution of sound levels shifting from wharfe to B2 given the volume same setting.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 10, 2004 at 06:23 PM
Di ba baligtad?  Wharfe is 6 ohms, B2 is 8 ohms?  that would account for the apparent diminiution of sound levels shifting from wharfe to B2 given the volume same setting.

B2s' have an impedance of 6 ohms.  The only MA models having 8 ohms impedance are the Gold Reference 10, Gold Reference Center, Silver fx and the Bronze Center
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: av_phile1 on Mar 10, 2004 at 06:40 PM
OK. But if the Monitor has a higher sensitivity, it should sound a bit louder than the Wharfe.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: indridcold on Mar 10, 2004 at 07:02 PM
That was my expectation bro. Sana it will improve after break in.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Mar 12, 2004 at 12:27 PM
J_albert,

Ready kana ba?? S1 o B4 sir ::) ::)
J_albert,

Congrats on the B4!!! swap ba o bili lang talaga?

Hans,

binyagan na natin bago mo  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 12, 2004 at 12:30 PM
J_albert,

Congrats on the B4!!! swap ba o bili lang talaga?

Hans,

binyagan na natin bago mo  ;D


swap pre plus cash ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Mar 12, 2004 at 12:35 PM
Nice!  :)

naka HK130 ka na + B4 pa!  :D baka di ka na magpakita nyan (he he he)

Hafler, ayaw mo?  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 12, 2004 at 12:43 PM
Nice!  :)

naka HK130 ka na + B4 pa!  :D baka di ka na magpakita nyan (he he he)

Hafler, ayaw mo?  ;)

wag na hafler baka ireklamo tayo sa barangay ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Mar 12, 2004 at 02:59 PM
j_albert,

Congrats sa B4 mo!! Di ka na talaga maabot!! ;D Kanino galing yung B4?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Mar 12, 2004 at 03:04 PM
B4 ni kuya... peace tayo..  :D  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 12, 2004 at 03:21 PM
 ;D
j_albert,

Congrats sa B4 mo!! Di ka na talaga maabot!! ;D Kanino galing yung B4?

Kay Hans pero maganda ngayon bago speaker ni hans tamang tama sa kanyang AMX tube amp at sa nalalapit na tube pre amp hehehehe ;D ;D peace lang po
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Mar 12, 2004 at 04:41 PM
Naiintriga talaga ako sa Evo30 na yan. ;D ;D

Biro mo binitawan ang B4 :o :o :o

Peace tayo boss hans. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Mar 12, 2004 at 08:41 PM
congrats to both j_albert and hans....may mga bago kayong pagkaka-abalahan ;D

kelan ang audition ng bagong speakers na yan ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 12, 2004 at 08:57 PM
napuyat din ako diyan! pa-miryenda ka j_albert22 ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimera on Mar 12, 2004 at 09:14 PM
(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0UgDeAvwWAaN*Jmx9MQUfyoozElbUhVS1gxG3irFRcoAFOVKvQ5iw2hx6q4OgLR2*vWz3cHAvGc5amJTdqNh!DfE9LV8eWWw8Nt6JtjDnmrYljdIZUtVQv*Fgy1m6TQWv/Resize%20of%20DSC01480.JPG)

HA! nakuha ko na paano magpost ng pix  ;D

nice setup bro...pero teka quote kita from your post  last 07 Nov 2003



updated set-up:

Audio:

CD player: NAD 502
Amplifier: Fase PF30
Speakers: Dynaudio Audience 52

Sub(shared w/ HT): Velodyne CHT-8

HT:

tv: 29" Philips Matchline III
dvd: Kebao 3089
receiver: HK 2550
front spkrs: Monitor Audio B2
center: Wharfedale WH-2 center
surrounds: Wharfedale WH-2 dipoles

ayan - wala na daw palitan yan, channel , cd at dvd na lang daw pwede ko palitan    (spkr wires and IC's siguro - di naman nya kita yun eh  )



.....dami na nadagdag ah, nde pa ba napapansin ni misis hehehehe...i like those tubes
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Mar 13, 2004 at 07:42 AM
nice setup bro...pero teka quote kita from your post  last 07 Nov 2003



updated set-up:

Audio:

CD player: NAD 502
Amplifier: Fase PF30
Speakers: Dynaudio Audience 52

Sub(shared w/ HT): Velodyne CHT-8

HT:

tv: 29" Philips Matchline III
dvd: Kebao 3089
receiver: HK 2550
front spkrs: Monitor Audio B2
center: Wharfedale WH-2 center
surrounds: Wharfedale WH-2 dipoles

ayan - wala na daw palitan yan, channel , cd at dvd na lang daw pwede ko palitan    (spkr wires and IC's siguro - di naman nya kita yun eh  )



.....dami na nadagdag ah, nde pa ba napapansin ni misis hehehehe...i like those tubes

hi,

pad ni akyat bundok yang picture. iba iba may ari ng mga gamit sa pix (potluck baga) S1 lang akin dyan  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 14, 2004 at 05:35 PM
J_albert,

Congrats.......... B4 ka na pala?? hehehehe


Iceman,

Sir sure after break in try natin sa Hafler..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 14, 2004 at 05:51 PM
slayer,

Nasa mabuting kamay naman B4 ko eh..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 14, 2004 at 06:48 PM
don't worry aalagaan kong mabuti yon at nagmukhang bago nga ngayon e kinis at wet look hehehehe ...
OT sir hans musta na ba cd umulit ba uli ganyan lang sakit nyan pero sa tingin ko di na uulit yon due to magic touchhhh  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 14, 2004 at 06:52 PM
J_albert,

Pre di na............ thanks Sir J_albert "magic touch" ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 14, 2004 at 07:14 PM
linis lang katapat nyan
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 14, 2004 at 09:03 PM
Uy!!!! naka B4 na pala si j_albert22 :o. di ko alam yun ah!!!!! ;D ;D ;D San mo nakuha yung B4 mo, pre? ;D ;D ;D Congrats! Ahehehehehe
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 14, 2004 at 09:09 PM
kunwari ka pa mr st gulaman thank nang marami sana maulit muli may nakalimutan ako ..... yong balot nang spagetti  ;D ;D ;D joke lang peace tayo
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 14, 2004 at 09:15 PM
Mwehehehehehe!!!! Ako pala may pasimuno ng lahat. ::) Ahahahahaha!!!! Hayaan mo may natira pang spaghetti, itatabi ko para sa iyo, para sa susunod nating magkita ibigay ko na. Mwehehehehe ;D ;D ;D

Ano pre, ganda B4, kahit sa scott, gumagapang ang bass.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 14, 2004 at 09:22 PM
solve pre sa B4 kaya nag-iisip nga ko kung bakit binitawan ni hans, honestly speaking at base sa obsevation ko mas malambing ang bigay nang bass nong B4..... ;D ;D ;D Hans peace tayo ha alam ko naman di pa break in yong EVO obserbasyon ko lang

pero pao ganda nag HDCD mo sayan wala yong kay sebman (HK HDCD) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 14, 2004 at 09:26 PM
Naging shootout ba ng rotel at denon ;D ;D ;D rotel vs. rotel vs. denon. Ahahahahahahaha
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 14, 2004 at 09:29 PM
ganda detail yong sa inyo ni obet at mataba naman yong sa Denon kumbinsido na ko hehehe ;D ;D sana makahanap ako nang katulad nung sa iyo  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: nels76 on Mar 15, 2004 at 12:31 AM
Kimpao,

Pre thanks nga pala ulit for hosting the session.

Sarap spags and KR chiken.

B4 mo gumagapang BASS when driven by scott.
Bilog na bilog ang bass. Details medyo angat sa Pacific EVO 30 (Peace Hans - di pa naman broken in yan di ba?) ;D.

Panalo Rotel mo.

Iyong Denon CDP ni Hans muntik pang mai-post sa buy and sell kundi lang sa Magic Touch ni J_albert. ;D

Akyat, hans, J-albert, narayan, and the host - kimpao,
Nice meeting you guys.

The "TODO" Kwela guys.  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 15, 2004 at 12:47 AM
nels,

sinubukan ko audio setup with the dq-12 (through speaker level connections) this morning. parang malalaglag yung ceiling fan dun sa sala when i played toto's africa. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 15, 2004 at 01:07 AM

The "TODO" Kwela guys.  ;D


yeheyyyyy malapit na ilang tulog na lang shoot out na naman pasensya na masagasaan basta obserbasyon laang " TODO" TONO na itooooooooooo ;D ;D ;D this is the much awaited event of all audio fanaticsssssss..... yahoooooooo

"KWELA BOYZZZ"
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 15, 2004 at 09:08 AM
J_albert,

Pre ganda nun B4 ni kimpao... parang.... parang....












same sa B4 ko rin heheheh..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 15, 2004 at 09:10 AM
Kimpao,

ST president da Best yun supagette nyo... baked wowow.. tapos gulaman na light mmmhh sarap maulit. ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 15, 2004 at 09:12 AM
Nels,

Oks lang golden ears hehehe basta pag-break na advise ko kayo hehehe session ulit..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 15, 2004 at 06:52 PM
J_albert,

Pre ganda nun B4 ni kimpao... parang.... parang....












same sa B4 ko rin heheheh..



heheheh nagsisisi na naman si hans kung bakit binitawan  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 16, 2004 at 09:10 AM
J_albert,


Pssssstt.. di ah  :'( ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 17, 2004 at 12:48 AM
hans

          sana nga wag magbago tapos lumambing din sana yung bass ;D ;D ;D ;D;D

kimpao

kailan ba ulit mauulit sa inyo? sarap maggulaman sa labas habang inaawitan ka ni jheena lodwick, stacy kent, snow rose, toto, new wave reggae and ultimate jazz care sir obet............ :'( :'( :'( di ako nabigyan nung jazz hinahanap ko tuloy yong tunog............ ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 17, 2004 at 12:51 AM
Pao

OT what if i  could use  larger magnetic wire for my IC? what is the effect??
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 17, 2004 at 01:04 AM
hans

          sana nga wag magbago tapos lumambing din sana yung bass ;D ;D ;D ;D;D

kimpao

kailan ba ulit mauulit sa inyo? sarap maggulaman sa labas habang inaawitan ka ni jheena lodwick, stacy kent, snow rose, toto, new wave reggae and ultimate jazz care sir obet............ :'( :'( :'( di ako nabigyan nung jazz hinahanap ko tuloy yong tunog............ ;D ;D ;D ;D

huwag kang mag-alala meron ka na. eto nasa tabi ko ngayon. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 17, 2004 at 01:06 AM
Pao

OT what if i  could use  larger magnetic wire for my IC? what is the effect??

based on experience, ninipis yung tunog. :-\ better to use gauge 32
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 17, 2004 at 09:03 AM
Kimpao,

Sir don't forget me ha... hehehehe

pssst.. dapat may second round yun gulaman hehehe bili ng scott or st70 para meron tayo alibi.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Archangel on Mar 17, 2004 at 09:12 AM
I was able to audition a Yamaha 440-B2 combination yesterday and the sibilance I was expecting in music reproduction was virtually non-existent.  I was wondering if somebody else can confirm this.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 17, 2004 at 12:37 PM
Archangel,


Sir try to contact Kimpao meron sya Monitor audio B4 and Yamaha.. baka ma-answer nya sir..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: PapaJom on Mar 19, 2004 at 04:58 PM
guys,

Did someone try to change the jumper of you B4 and replace it with speaker wire.. any effect?

Thanks
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 19, 2004 at 05:04 PM
papajom,

Tried it before and for me meron konting difference but is just me.. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: indridcold on Mar 19, 2004 at 05:26 PM
Tried it for peace of mind. Used the ecosse cables. No noticeable difference though.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: p.dividdy2 on Mar 20, 2004 at 01:26 AM
after getting my b2s and being satisfied with it..di na ako masyadong nakakabisita dito sa SARS ward ng pinoydvd...  

tanong ko lang, bakit ang daming nagbebenta ng B2s all of a sudden sa asst. buy and sell thread?

nahuhuli na ako sa balita...ano ba ang bagong kinalolokohan ng mga pasyente dito???  ;D

 
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 20, 2004 at 01:34 AM
pacific evo ata o b4 ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 20, 2004 at 02:03 PM
after getting my b2s and being satisfied with it..di na ako masyadong nakakabisita dito sa SARS ward ng pinoydvd...  

tanong ko lang, bakit ang daming nagbebenta ng B2s all of a sudden sa asst. buy and sell thread?

nahuhuli na ako sa balita...ano ba ang bagong kinalolokohan ng mga pasyente dito???  ;D

 


sir lumala lalo yong SARS nagsipag upgrade ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 20, 2004 at 06:03 PM
p.dividdy,

Meron na nag upgrade from B2 to B4 naman.. ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 20, 2004 at 06:36 PM
meron din akong alam, pinalitan yung B4! ;D Yung alam kong nagpalit ng B2 to B4 pati avr pinalitan din tapos may balak pa atang bumili uli ng B2 para sa surrounds lang gagamitin! :o :o :o
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: p.dividdy2 on Mar 21, 2004 at 04:07 AM
aba may mga blind item pa!  8)   ;D

grabe.. siguro dapat mga near field monitors o di kaya studio monitors na ang bilhin ng mga infected sa SARS para as close as it gets talaga..  near field speakers ng Event are very good!  nga pala bakit hindi mga ganito ang ginagamit ng mga hi-fi peeps..? since maselan din naman sila (o kayo? ;D) sa placement and all..  just wondrin...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 21, 2004 at 09:40 AM
meron din akong alam, pinalitan yung B4! ;D Yung alam kong nagpalit ng B2 to B4 pati avr pinalitan din tapos may balak pa atang bumili uli ng B2 para sa surrounds lang gagamitin! :o :o :o

showbiz na showbiz ang dating mo kaso di bagay  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 21, 2004 at 11:27 PM
Ahahahahaha!!!!!!! ;D ;D "Ayon sa ating bubwit"

musta B4 natin, pre? nagawa mo na yung black marble tweak? feedback naman diyan. :)

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 22, 2004 at 08:01 AM
base sa tindahan wala daw clang black marble kaya malamang puti na lang ang gamitin ko :( :(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Mar 22, 2004 at 11:01 AM
pre sama ako dyan sa project mong yan.. needed a sturdier base don sa B4 ko..  ;D  :D dapat me black.. dba sa sementeryo me nakikita tayong lapida na itim..  ;D  :D pininturahan na lang ba yun? kung granite slabs kaya pre.. para cguradong itim..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 22, 2004 at 11:03 AM
pre sama ako dyan sa project mong yan.. needed a sturdier base don sa B4 ko..  ;D  :D dapat me black.. dba sa sementeryo me nakikita tayong lapida na itim..  ;D  :D pininturahan na lang ba yun? kung granite slabs kaya pre.. para cguradong itim..

maganda granite kaso wala naman cla ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 22, 2004 at 11:06 AM
di kaya kayo multuhin niyan kung kukunin niyo yung lapida ng nakalibing duon ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Mar 22, 2004 at 11:11 AM
tamang tama yan.. candle light ka habang nakikinig.. then yung marmol na stand...pa-engrave ka na rin ng pangalan mo don sa marmol base pre..  ;D  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Mar 22, 2004 at 11:11 AM
di kaya kayo multuhin niyan kung kukunin niyo yung lapida ng nakalibing duon ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Mas ok yun - para talagang nasa harap mo si Elvis, John Lennon, Aaliyah at Tupac habang nakikinig ka  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 22, 2004 at 11:59 AM
awg naman lapida takot pa naman ako sa multo  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: indridcold on Mar 22, 2004 at 08:18 PM
Thank God mukang na break in ko na sufficiently B2 ko. Nag improve na tunog. Kala ko manipis na siya habang buhay. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 23, 2004 at 06:57 AM
pre magugulat ka pa dyan kapag tumagal pa  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 23, 2004 at 08:51 AM
indridcold,

Now is the right time to try to replace the jumpers..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: indridcold on Mar 23, 2004 at 09:47 AM
indridcold,

Now is the right time to try to replace the jumpers..

what jumpers bro? Yung sa speaker terminals? Already did with ecosse cable. Thanks. :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Mar 23, 2004 at 10:18 AM
what jumpers bro? Yung sa speaker terminals? Already did with ecosse cable. Thanks. :)

tagal talaga break-in period ng monitor audios. am quite satified with my b2 especially sa highs and mids but ive to admit medyo bitin sila sa bass department but then again, cant expect much from a bookshelf. i know my bass requirements can only be satisfied by a very musical sub, a REL perhaps or improved source. if only good subs werent so expensive. *sigh*  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: 7Even on Mar 23, 2004 at 11:03 AM
Sir Hans,

Do i need to have connector for wire in replacing jumper?

tHANKS


indridcold,

Now is the right time to try to replace the jumpers..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 23, 2004 at 11:11 AM
Sir Hans,

Do i need to have connector for wire in replacing jumper?

tHANKS

mas ok pag-walang connectors/banana plugs. use bear wire, tipid ka sa connectors.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: 7Even on Mar 23, 2004 at 11:20 AM
sALAMAS ;D


mas ok pag-walang connectors/banana plugs. use bear wire, tipid ka sa connectors.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Mar 23, 2004 at 04:11 PM
indridcold,

Now is the right time to try to replace the jumpers..

what jumpers bro? Yung sa speaker terminals? Already did with ecosse cable. Thanks. :)

mas ok pag-walang connectors/banana plugs. use bear wire, tipid ka sa connectors.

I'm curious,when replacing the regular speaker jumpers with speaker cables, how do you make them fit into the hole in the speaker terminal together? I'm asking this since in my experience, it was quite cramp already inserting a bare ecosse 2.3 wire into the speaker terminal along with the regular jumper.
Did you use banana plugs?

thanks
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Mar 23, 2004 at 04:34 PM
I'm curious,when replacing the regular speaker jumpers with speaker cables, how do you make them fit into the hole in the speaker terminal together? I'm asking this since in my experience, it was quite cramp already inserting a bare ecosse 2.3 wire into the speaker terminal along with the regular jumper.
Did you use banana plugs?

thanks

try it this way:

instead of cutting the wire and making jumpers - strip the main wire long enough so that both binding posts will be reached (tuhugin ng tuloy tuloy eka nga) this will result in having no gaps that the electrons will have to jump over from the main wire to the other binding post

not an original idea - nabasa ko din lang yan  :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 23, 2004 at 05:30 PM
I'm curious,when replacing the regular speaker jumpers with speaker cables, how do you make them fit into the hole in the speaker terminal together? I'm asking this since in my experience, it was quite cramp already inserting a bare ecosse 2.3 wire into the speaker terminal along with the regular jumper.
Did you use banana plugs?

thanks

never used banana plugs. ;D

here's what i did

1.) cut atleast  3 to 4 inches of speakerwire (1 pair for very speaker)

2.) strip one end of your DIY jumper atleast 3/4 of an inch and on the other end 1/2 an inch (do this for each jumper)

3.) "+" binding post, either LF or HF, insert  the 1/2 inch stripped end thru the binding post then thighten the screw of the binding post

4.) for the 3/4 inch striped-end insert this thru the hole on top of the binding post (the hole where you insert banana plugs). you will see the end of this side of the jumper go thru down the length of the binding post.

5.) now, if you have a precision screw driver, insert this into the hole where you usually insert the speaker wires and gently push the jumpers ends until it pops out the other side of the binding post.

6.) now you can insert the speaker cable halfway thru the binding post at this point. Then tighten the screws.

just repeat the whole process with the other binding posts.

Whoala!!!! Ganda at malinis pang tingnan. I'll try to post pics on this.


hope this hlps, bro.
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Mar 23, 2004 at 08:46 PM
thanks for the reply, iceman90a and kimpao.  ;D

btw, what if I use some "audio pro" generic wires for this undertaking? Will it be better than using the ordinary/regular speaker jumpers? Don't want to cut my ecosse 2.3, kasi.  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 24, 2004 at 09:01 AM
number1,

Pwede din since audio pro wire are neutral sounding naman..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Mar 24, 2004 at 10:47 AM
try it this way:

instead of cutting the wire and making jumpers - strip the main wire long enough so that both binding posts will be reached (tuhugin ng tuloy tuloy eka nga) this will result in having no gaps that the electrons will have to jump over from the main wire to the other binding post

not an original idea - nabasa ko din lang yan  :)

this is what i did  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: indridcold on Mar 24, 2004 at 12:21 PM
cousin skeeter bro, na ka large ba setting mo sa HK mo for the B2? Ung center ba ok din if you use logic 7 for music?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: 7Even on Mar 24, 2004 at 01:20 PM
Setting the receiver to "LARGE" will give the LF to the speaker but if you have SUB you can set it to SMALL.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 25, 2004 at 09:19 AM
Experiment... try mo Large sa Front and Center.. you'll notice na mas may body yun voice/sound.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: random on Mar 25, 2004 at 04:28 PM
tanong lang po ako mga Sir.

kya pa rin po ba pakantahin ng HK130 ang B4?

Maraming Salamat!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Mar 25, 2004 at 05:08 PM
Garantisado!! ;D

tanong lang po ako mga Sir.

kya pa rin po ba pakantahin ng HK130 ang B4?

Maraming Salamat!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: random on Mar 25, 2004 at 05:30 PM
salamat sir slayer.

nasa stage kasi ako ng pagdedecide kung okey yung HK130 compare sa Onkyo 601 at balak ko rin na magB4. nakakahawa pala yung mga nandito hehe...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Mar 25, 2004 at 05:34 PM
salamat sir slayer.

nasa stage kasi ako ng pagdedecide kung okey yung HK130 compare sa Onkyo 601 at balak ko rin na magB4. nakakahawa pala yung mga nandito hehe...


shameless plug

HK5500 pare - sigurado sa B4

  http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=7;action=display;threadid=20526

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: random on Mar 25, 2004 at 06:11 PM
shameless plug

HK5500 pare - sigurado sa B4

  http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=7;action=display;threadid=20526
thanks iceman90a! gusto ko man kunin yan kaso wala ako sa pinas ngayon :)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 26, 2004 at 08:57 AM
RAndom,

Pre you can ask J_albert kasi HK130 and B4 ang setup nya..




Iceman,

Totoo yan sir.... Malupit yun combo na yun B4 and HK5500.

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: random on Mar 26, 2004 at 02:51 PM
Random,

Pre you can ask J_albert kasi HK130 and B4 ang setup nya..

Maraming Salamat Sir.

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: random on Mar 26, 2004 at 02:55 PM
may tanong ako ulit.
how about Mission M33 compare sa B4, may nakapag-audition na ba nito side by side?

thanks!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: redmagic on Mar 26, 2004 at 03:21 PM
may tanong ako ulit.
how about Mission M33 compare sa B4, may nakapag-audition na ba nito side by side?

thanks!

i auditioned both sa home theater. meron m33 at B4 doon.

i was cautioned before of mission speaker's brightness. so i have this in mind when i auditioned it. but found out that this m33 isn't bright after all (or it's just my ears  ;D). maybe becuase of the newer technology this made of (reference to their older models), or again maybe it's just the avr? if so, magaling talaga hk130.  yung ginamit ko pang audition eh ;D ;D ;D

m33 is easier to drive. good dynamics too. you can also ask kenchix1, as he also auditioned both and he's enjoying the m33 now.

better go to home theater and audition. look for noel. good guy and accommodating.   ;)

Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: random on Mar 26, 2004 at 06:42 PM
salamat redmagic.. pag-iisipan ko na lang which is which ang bibilhin ko ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 28, 2004 at 07:05 PM
 ;D
salamat redmagic.. pag-iisipan ko na lang which is which ang bibilhin ko ::)
try to audition side by side HT and music ikaw mismo para macompare mo talaga kasi iba iba tayo nang panlasa pagdating dyan.... ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 29, 2004 at 09:11 AM
redmagic,

Sir yun 130 ang nagdala.. kaya di bright na yun M33.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Mar 29, 2004 at 09:15 AM
Ganda ng S1 especially on guitars, match sa amp ko,  the combinations sound was the closest thing i heard  to a real guitar.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: random on Mar 29, 2004 at 09:57 AM
redmagic,

Sir yun 130 ang nagdala.. kaya di bright na yun M33.

Okey lang ba na ipaired yung HK130 don sa B4 kahit na mababa lang power rating nya?
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ravel on Mar 29, 2004 at 10:57 AM
mga bossing, magkano ba ang MA B2's ngayon?  saan ba makaka-audition 'non? thanks.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 29, 2004 at 11:07 AM
mga bossing, magkano ba ang MA B2's ngayon?  saan ba makaka-audition 'non? thanks.

sir si boss akyat meron binebenta na B2 fully broken-in pa! Shameless plug.  :( :( :(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: redmagic on Mar 29, 2004 at 11:09 AM
Okey lang ba na ipaired yung HK130 don sa B4 kahit na mababa lang power rating nya?

pwedeng pwede yan! di ba sir j_albert?  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: redmagic on Mar 29, 2004 at 11:13 AM
sir si boss akyat meron binebenta na B2 fully broken-in pa! Shameless plug.  :( :( :(


Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: redmagic on Mar 29, 2004 at 11:14 AM
sir si boss akyat meron binebenta na B2 fully broken-in pa! Shameless plug.  :( :( :(


mga sirs, bakit dami ata nagbebenta ng mga B2 nila? upgrade? sabagay summer na. nauuso nanaman ang mga sakit. SARS!!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on Mar 29, 2004 at 11:26 AM
galing talaga ng S1 bro... it sounds like a big speaker by itself, then when used with an 8" sub, maganda ang integration, very seamless...  then the mids are yummy, mainit na matamis! ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Mar 29, 2004 at 11:31 AM
i agree, in fact maybe instead of getting a b4 for the hk130, get an s1 instead... plus a sub  ;)

that might be a better match  ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Mar 29, 2004 at 11:34 AM
s1 and rel??? pwede!!! 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Mar 29, 2004 at 01:17 PM
salamat sir slayer.

nasa stage kasi ako ng pagdedecide kung okey yung HK130 compare sa Onkyo 601 at balak ko rin na magB4. nakakahawa pala yung mga nandito hehe...


i second iceman, hk5500 ka bro. although kaya ng hk130 ang b4s, but for you to fully appreciate its bass better get higher wattage avrs like the 5500. the 130 in stereo mode is only 50 watts per channel while the 5500 is 85 watts per channel. hk is also very conservative in rating its avrs and amps so i think the 5500 will be able to provide all the power your b4s need.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 29, 2004 at 01:54 PM
Cousin skeeter,

SEconds your opinion sir iba talaga kung higher wattage yun amp to drive you speakers..


psst congrats pala sa Nad mo...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Mar 29, 2004 at 02:48 PM
Cousin skeeter,

SEconds your opinion sir iba talaga kung higher wattage yun amp to drive you speakers..

psst congrats pala sa Nad mo...

tnx pre. low budget upgrade lang muna tayo. anyway, just wanted to prove to myself first that my source was really my problem. so which means, save up na naman ako for an even better cd player. one thats hdcd ready na siguro next time. right now am really appreciating my b2s bass. was going full blast this morning without getting ear-fatigue. kaya nga late for work. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: random on Mar 29, 2004 at 03:13 PM
salamat mga sir sa advice. lumilinaw na ngayon sa akin kung alin ang kukunin ko  ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 30, 2004 at 08:34 AM
pwedeng pwede yan! di ba sir j_albert?  ;)

pwedeng pwede but you need bigger space para di sakal yong B4 mo
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Apr 01, 2004 at 08:57 AM
guys,

Notice will floorstander dapat talaga provide him space kundi minsan boomy so you'll think na roll off yun high and mid..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Apr 01, 2004 at 11:40 AM
True.  Gusto ko nga ilayo sa wall yung 8.3 ko kasi wala nakong space. ::)

guys,

Notice will floorstander dapat talaga provide him space kundi minsan boomy so you'll think na roll off yun high and mid..
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Apr 01, 2004 at 11:48 AM
True.  Gusto ko nga ilayo sa wall yung 8.3 ko kasi wala nakong space. ::)

may solusyon diyan pre, bili ka bagong bahay. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

pre si jet yung asawa ni margo hk/ma na, kasama ko kahapon sa spectra eastwood audition kami b4 at hk130. yum yum pre. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Apr 01, 2004 at 12:07 PM
Champion!!

Happy parin ako sa Wharf ko... ;D mas maganda siya sa hindi pa broken-in na evo8! Aehehehee... ;D

Wag mo lang ibrebreak-in ha. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Apr 01, 2004 at 08:06 PM
may solusyon diyan pre, bili ka bagong bahay. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

pre si jet yung asawa ni margo hk/ma na, kasama ko kahapon sa spectra eastwood audition kami b4 at hk130. yum yum pre. ;D ;D ;D ;D

kimpao,

tsinitsismis mo na agad ako ha.......wala pa nga saken merchandise eh.  kita tayo bukas patingin ng st70 mo!!!   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Apr 02, 2004 at 08:56 AM
Jetok,

Sir congrats in advance ok yan setup mo HT o Audio.. B4 and HK130 hmmm panalo!!.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Apr 02, 2004 at 10:45 AM
Chief,

Wag kang magsasama diyan kay kimpao! Ahehehehe... ;D

Congrats in advance sa HK/MA combo mo!! PANALO YAN!!

kimpao,

tsinitsismis mo na agad ako ha.......wala pa nga saken merchandise eh.  kita tayo bukas patingin ng st70 mo!!!   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Apr 02, 2004 at 10:48 AM
Jetok

Sir, yum yum yang setup na yan! :o maganda gawin surrounds yang b4 tapos bili ka b6 para sa fronts, mwehehehe. ;D ;D. sa jbl palang ni-reklamo ka na ng kapit-bahay mo, sa b4 di lang barangay ang aabutin mo, pa pu-pulis ka na niyan!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Apr 02, 2004 at 10:51 AM
Chief,

Wag kang magsasama diyan kay kimpao! Ahehehehe... ;D

Congrats in advance sa HK/MA combo mo!! PANALO YAN!!

Shhhhh wag kag maingay, sir. mamaya pa lang makukuha eh! nagbabalak na rin mag-tubo yan. bwahahahahaha! ;D

jetok,

sir, peace tayooooooo!!!!!! ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Apr 02, 2004 at 11:27 AM
Kimpao,

Hayop yang recommendation mo... eh kung Gold series na kaya?! ;D ;D ;D

Jetok

Sir, yum yum yang setup na yan! :o maganda gawin surrounds yang b4 tapos bili ka b6 para sa fronts, mwehehehe. ;D ;D. sa jbl palang ni-reklamo ka na ng kapit-bahay mo, sa b4 di lang barangay ang aabutin mo, pa pu-pulis ka na niyan!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Apr 02, 2004 at 11:53 AM
btw, still unconfirmed, ma prices will increase daw. :'(
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Apr 02, 2004 at 11:57 AM
na naman? paano na yung plano kong bumili ng s1?? :-\
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Apr 03, 2004 at 09:54 AM
btw, still unconfirmed, ma prices will increase daw. :'(

it's confirmed...MA prices increased an average of 12% to 18%...thanks! 8)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Apr 03, 2004 at 10:07 AM
pamahal na sila ng pamahal a..   :( S1 ganda yun...  :D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Apr 03, 2004 at 11:46 AM
pamahal na sila ng pamahal a..   :( S1 ganda yun...  :D

oks lng yan pre. at least market value ng b4 mo at b2 ko mataas pa rin. hehehe. problema lang if your still planning to buy.

ngayon, ako satisfied na sa setup ko. most probable upgrade ko better cdp pa rin pero ok na ok na sakin ang nad502. just wondering if it can sound this good, mas maganda pa siguro with the newer nad and rotel cdps.  ::) :o ::)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Apr 03, 2004 at 10:21 PM
it's confirmed...MA prices increased an average of 12% to 18%...thanks! 8)

thanks superman. :)

yup! also confirmed it with jim of spectra. was with a fellow pinoydvd member there yesterday, he purchased a b4 and b center. buti nalang hindi nasama sa increase yung kinuha niya yesterday.  estimates were atleast 28k na raw ang b4.  good thing i bought mine last year pa ;D

sir jetok,

congrats sa bago mong toys.  sulit yan pre, mapa-audio mapa-ht.
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Apr 04, 2004 at 01:35 AM
thanks to slayer at hans and france  :). good thing nakinig ako k kimpao if not naabutan ako ng price increase.

good influence ka talaga kimpao!!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Apr 04, 2004 at 11:22 AM
thanks to slayer at hans and france  :). good thing nakinig ako k kimpao if not naabutan ako ng price increase.

good influence ka talaga kimpao!!!

akala mo lang yun pre. Bwahahahaha!  ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Apr 04, 2004 at 10:18 PM
thanks to slayer at hans and france  :). good thing nakinig ako k kimpao if not naabutan ako ng price increase.

good influence ka talaga kimpao!!!

kala mo lang yon ;) nahawaan ka na nang sakit nyan...SARSSSSSSSS ........umpisa palang yan  ;D ;Dtapos  nyan uudyukan ka na magtube amp tapos etcccccccccccccc......kaya kung ako sa iyo mag-iiwas ka na
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Apr 04, 2004 at 10:33 PM
kala mo lang yon ;) nahawaan ka na nang sakit nyan...SARSSSSSSSS ........umpisa palang yan  ;D ;Dtapos  nyan uudyukan ka na magtube amp tapos etcccccccccccccc......kaya kung ako sa iyo mag-iiwas ka na

tapos na pre! nag-iipon na rin yan para sa tubo!!!! Mwehehehehe ;D ;D ;D.  Naka-rinig na ng tubo, Huli na ang lahat! May withdrawal syndrome na yan. ;D ;D "End of the innocence", ahehehehehe ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [slayer] on Apr 05, 2004 at 11:14 AM
Ahehehe... marami namang pondo eh!! ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Apr 05, 2004 at 04:59 PM
sarap ng S2 !!! nakinig ako nung friday 2 weeks ago ng metallica, master of puppets, metallica black album at saka white zombie. kayang kaya ganda ng tunog !!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Apr 05, 2004 at 11:56 PM
Ahehehe... marami namang pondo eh!! ;D

sir out of budget na nga ako eh.....si kimpao kase ang may kasalanan nito lahat.

kimpao peace tayo ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Apr 06, 2004 at 08:37 AM
na naman? paano na yung plano kong bumili ng s1?? :-\

the Silver series was not included in the last price increase - so this will be the first time prices will go up

try sourcing for "old stock" from the dealers though, you might get a chance to buy at the old price  ;) but hurry
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Apr 06, 2004 at 10:12 AM
Guys,

Grabe ilan days lang ako di naka-log nagprice increase na MA...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Apr 06, 2004 at 08:06 PM
kasalan lahat nyan ay yong pagbasak na peso natin.... ;D ;D ;D kaya don sa mga bibili magdecide agad para di maubusan nang stock at d abutan nang pagtaas but sigurihin din mabuti  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Apr 06, 2004 at 09:03 PM
 
Guys,

Grabe ilan days lang ako di naka-log nagprice increase na MA...


pre, malaki kasalanan mo dito dahil panay ang endorsement mo ng ma speakers...ayan tuloy mahal na ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Apr 06, 2004 at 09:09 PM
 tama ka dyan sir obetski ;D balita ko mayhina hunting na naman bagong speaker si kuya hans OPUS 14 ata yon ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Apr 12, 2004 at 09:06 AM
J_albert,

pssst hindi opus...








yun Epos 14... na luma. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Apr 12, 2004 at 11:54 AM
OT

I agree! Ang lupit pala tumunog nito - swabe at natural ang dating  ;D


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Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Apr 12, 2004 at 11:57 AM
Iceman,

Ganyan na ba speaker mo?? wowow.. O0 O0 >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Apr 12, 2004 at 11:58 AM
I wish  :D

babysitting lang for Vintage Dog  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: random on Apr 12, 2004 at 02:42 PM
mga Sir, okey po ba na ipair yung NAD AVR sa B4? Like for example yung NAD T753/B4 combi.

TIA! O0
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Apr 12, 2004 at 02:54 PM
mga Sir, okey po ba na ipair yung NAD AVR sa B4? Like for example yung NAD T753/B4 combi.

TIA! O0

sir, not heard this combi yet, better audition first as a "rule of thumb". everything will always boil down to your listening preference :).   
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: random on Apr 12, 2004 at 03:16 PM


sir, not heard this combi yet, better audition first as a "rule of thumb". everything will always boil down to your listening preference :).   

Thanks Sir kimpao. wala kasi ako dyan sa pinas ngayon kaya nagba-base lang ako sa mga inputs ng mga guru's dito.
B4 ang trip ko pero sa AVR  ok na ok sa akin yung NAD, sana nga lang match sila. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Apr 20, 2004 at 06:47 PM
the best talaga B4 kaso wala nang makabili ngayon dahil tumaas due to peso devaluation...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Apr 21, 2004 at 09:56 AM
the best talaga B4 kaso wala nang makabili ngayon dahil tumaas due to peso devaluation...

pre nabuhay ka a.. also a proud owner of a B4...  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Apr 21, 2004 at 10:06 AM
J_albert,

Bakit nagiiwas ba sa SARS!! hehehe O0
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Apr 21, 2004 at 10:10 AM
J_albert,

Bakit nagiiwas ba sa SARS!! hehehe O0

kaya ako.. lie low muna din... hehehe baka nde ko mapigilan ang sarili ko at magpunta bigla ako sa phasetron..  :D  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Apr 21, 2004 at 02:23 PM
J_albert,

Bakit nagiiwas ba sa SARS!! hehehe O0

tumpak hehehe kita nyo c jetok di nakayan ngayon pasyente na rin sa phasetron ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Apr 21, 2004 at 02:41 PM


tumpak hehehe kita nyo c jetok di nakayan ngayon pasyente na rin sa phasetron ;D ;D ;D

muntikan na yan maging pasyente ng hyperaudio buti nakapag-pigil lang ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Apr 22, 2004 at 10:43 PM


tumpak hehehe kita nyo c jetok di nakayan ngayon pasyente na rin sa phasetron ;D ;D ;D

tumpak ka talaga diyan j_albert at ang nanghawa ng SARS sa akin ay si ST PALDO ;D ;D ;D

sana matched sa b4 yung magiging baby ko from phasetron.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Apr 23, 2004 at 06:50 PM
Jetok,

Sir match yan kasi was able to try my EL34 amp with my former precious (B4) bago napunta sa ibang fafa.. hehehehe

btw will bring my EL34 bukas hehehehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Apr 26, 2004 at 09:13 AM


tumpak ka talaga diyan j_albert at ang nanghawa ng SARS sa akin ay si ST PALDO ;D ;D ;D

sana matched sa b4 yung magiging baby ko from phasetron.

don't worry pre matched yan MA B4 lahat binabagayan  ;D ;Dkaya di ko nga alam kung bakit binitawan hehehehe.... :D :D syanga pala sir PALDO thank nang marami sa IC APATURE hehehe nakakabaliw naging laidback yung tunog nang B4 maganda sana kung malawak pa space nya sa likod para sa singer  ;D ;Dkaso di ko muna kinabit kc magulo pa sa bahay may pinagagawa pa ko renovation kaya ginamit ko muna ung DIY IC na belden silver series front attack..... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Apr 26, 2004 at 09:36 AM


don't worry pre matched yan MA B4 lahat binabagayan  ;D ;Dkaya di ko nga alam kung bakit binitawan hehehehe.... :D :D syanga pala sir PALDO thank nang marami sa IC APATURE hehehe nakakabaliw naging laidback yung tunog nang B4 maganda sana kung malawak pa space nya sa likod para sa singer  ;D ;Dkaso di ko muna kinabit kc magulo pa sa bahay may pinagagawa pa ko renovation kaya ginamit ko muna ung DIY IC na belden silver series front attack..... ;D ;D ;D


pre ano naman yan IC Aparture na yan... DIY din ba yan? baka pedeng masubukan din yan.. parang maging laid back din tunog  nung B4..  ;D  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Apr 26, 2004 at 10:18 AM


pre ano naman yan IC Aparture na yan... DIY din ba yan? baka pedeng masubukan din yan.. parang maging laid back din tunog  nung B4..  ;D  :D

pre galing kay Boss PALDO ito nagpapagawa nga uli ako para kumpleto na  ;) ;) ganda pre balance mid, high and low... ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Apr 26, 2004 at 11:15 AM


pre ano naman yan IC Aparture na yan... DIY din ba yan? baka pedeng masubukan din yan.. parang maging laid back din tunog  nung B4..  ;D  :D

sercet weapon ko yan, sebman mwehehehehehe!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D lalo na kung gusto kong maging laidback yung tunog ng b4 >:D >:D meron kasing mga tracks na gusto ko laidback especially pag-vocals. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Apr 26, 2004 at 11:17 AM


sercet weapon ko yan, sebman mwehehehehehe!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D lalo na kung gusto kong maging laidback yung tunog ng b4 >:D >:D meron kasing mga tracks na gusto ko laidback especially pag-vocals. ;D ;D ;D

ot..oks yan pre.. pede pagawa din nyan...  ;D  :D sabay mo na don sa batch ni bong....  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on Apr 26, 2004 at 11:19 AM
Boy PALDO,

Napakinggan ba nila yung XLO?  >:D



sercet weapon ko yan, sebman mwehehehehehe!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D lalo na kung gusto kong maging laidback yung tunog ng b4 >:D >:D meron kasing mga tracks na gusto ko laidback especially pag-vocals. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Apr 26, 2004 at 11:21 AM
Boy PALDO,

Napakinggan ba nila yung XLO?  >:D




pre... xlo ka na ha...  ;D  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Apr 26, 2004 at 11:21 AM
Boy PALDO,

Napakinggan ba nila yung XLO?  >:D




oo naman, pero isa siya sa ingredients sa recipe ko para talagang dumikit sa pader yung vocals, ahahahahaha!!!!!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Apr 26, 2004 at 11:23 AM
Boy PALDO,

Napakinggan ba nila yung XLO?  >:D




yup last sat.. bat di ka pumunta hehehe sarap pala gulaman don sa nipa hut kaya pala nagsasarili yung iba ;D ;D ;D ganda view especially sa mga kumakain na hmmmmmmmmmmm napapalunok kami ni Akyat ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Apr 26, 2004 at 11:26 AM


yup last sat.. bat di ka pumunta hehehe sarap pala gulaman don sa nipa hut kaya pala nagsasarili yung iba ;D ;D ;D ganda view especially sa mga kumakain na hmmmmmmmmmmm napapalunok kami ni Akyat ;D ;D ;D

OT, nasa ortigas na nung sabado, di pa dumaan >:(. Baka kasi mapalo. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Iwas SARS!!!!!! >:D >:D >:D Ahehehehhehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Apr 26, 2004 at 11:29 AM
makikiOT rin, sana next time magtagal din sako sa gulaman session  O0
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Apr 26, 2004 at 11:31 AM
Sayang sir di nagtagal,sarap nung kwentuhan :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Apr 26, 2004 at 11:33 AM
OT lang,

yung isa diyan, nagmumunimuni kung anong rectifier tube ang ikakabit dun sa preamp niya. ;D ;D ;D ;D sir, RCA 5U4G na kasi! >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Apr 26, 2004 at 11:49 AM
OT lang,

yung isa diyan, nagmumunimuni kung anong rectifier tube ang ikakabit dun sa preamp niya. ;D ;D ;D ;D sir, RCA 5U4G na kasi! >:D >:D >:D

sino yun sir? ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on Apr 26, 2004 at 11:52 AM
Sir,

Iwas SARS as indicated by BOY PALDO.  >:D

Mukhang sarap na sarap kayo sa GULAMAN ah!  ;D



yup last sat.. bat di ka pumunta hehehe sarap pala gulaman don sa nipa hut kaya pala nagsasarili yung iba ;D ;D ;D ganda view especially sa mga kumakain na hmmmmmmmmmmm napapalunok kami ni Akyat ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Apr 26, 2004 at 11:53 AM
sayang di ka sumama nung sabado, pre.  nalilito tuloy yung isa dun kung anong rectifier ang gagamitin. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Apr 26, 2004 at 12:00 PM
Tapos merong isa magpapagawa ng chip amp hehehe >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Apr 26, 2004 at 12:28 PM
Sayang sir di nagtagal,sarap nung kwentuhan :)

sa tagal nga natin magkwentuhan parang gusto ko na ngang kausapin ung nasa harap natin kaso may kasama eeeeeee........ mapapalunok ka talaga don .. ;D ;D kailan ba uli mauulit hehehehehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on Apr 26, 2004 at 05:51 PM
Sinasagad ko yung 8.3. Ahehehee...  ;D



pre... xlo ka na ha...  ;D  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Apr 26, 2004 at 06:24 PM


sa tagal nga natin magkwentuhan parang gusto ko na ngang kausapin ung nasa harap natin kaso may kasama eeeeeee........ mapapalunok ka talaga don .. ;D ;D kailan ba uli mauulit hehehehehe

Alin sir? Yung naglalako ng rosas na naka-itim  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Bwahahahaha!!!!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Apr 26, 2004 at 06:33 PM


Alin sir? Yung naglalako ng rosas na naka-itim  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Bwahahahaha!!!!

OT kaw ha yon pala tinitignan mo ha may pagnanasa ka pala don hehehehehehe ;D ;D ;D ganon ba type mo hehehhe buti pa kami ni roger iisa ang taste ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Apr 26, 2004 at 06:37 PM


OT kaw ha yon pala tinitignan mo ha may pagnanasa ka pala don hehehehehehe ;D ;D ;D ganon ba type mo hehehhe buti pa kami ni roger iisa ang taste ;D ;D ;D

Pre, yung isang naka-itim ang minamata ko, yung maikli yung buhok kaso medyo maliit nga lang.  >:D >:D  Ay OT na tayo! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Apr 26, 2004 at 06:43 PM


Pre, yung isang naka-itim ang minamata ko, yung maikli yung buhok kaso medyo maliit nga lang.  >:D >:D  Ay OT na tayo! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

OT na to baka ma ban tayo ...............pero  kita ko din yon hehehehe wala naman sa liit  yon papantay din kayo hehehehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Apr 26, 2004 at 07:05 PM


Pre, yung isang naka-itim ang minamata ko, yung maikli yung buhok kaso medyo maliit nga lang.  >:D >:D  Ay OT na tayo! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

maliit ba..bagay sa akin yun hehehe >:D ;D  parang S1 hehehe ayan di na OT
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: levi on Apr 26, 2004 at 09:25 PM
Please stick to the topic please. Thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Apr 26, 2004 at 09:31 PM
Kwela fafa,

Ayan puro kayo OT hehehe pero loko kayo hinarap nyo ako sa bangin >:D >:D pero musta pala yun B4 ni Jetok?? dapat ma ST yan sa hafler...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Apr 26, 2004 at 11:12 PM
Kwela fafa,

Ayan puro kayo OT hehehe pero loko kayo hinarap nyo ako sa bangin >:D >:D pero musta pala yun B4 ni Jetok?? dapat ma ST yan sa hafler...

B4 ko? Binalik ko na sa box :( :( :(  Will just take it out of it pagmeron ng amp. :) :) :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Apr 27, 2004 at 10:04 AM


B4 ko? Binalik ko na sa box :( :( :(  Will just take it out of it pagmeron ng amp. :) :) :)


e di ipagamit muna next session o kaya pwede naman hiramin yong HAFLER ni hans para ma stress na para pagdating nang amp mo maluwag nang tumunog  :( ;D ;D suggestion lang po...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on Apr 27, 2004 at 10:09 AM
Chief,

Pahiram mo sakin para broken-in na pag meron ka nang amp.  ;D  >:D  ;D



B4 ko? Binalik ko na sa box :( :( :(  Will just take it out of it pagmeron ng amp. :) :) :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Apr 27, 2004 at 12:30 PM
Chief,

Pahiram mo sakin para broken-in na pag meron ka nang amp.  ;D  >:D  ;D


masama yan binabalak mo a parang home audition  hehehe upgrade na  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on Apr 27, 2004 at 04:46 PM
Boss j_albert,

Baka makalusot lang! ahehehee... la pang pondo. ;D

Pag laki ko... gusto maging katulad ni ST/BOY PALDO.  O0



masama yan binabalak mo a parang home audition  hehehe upgrade na  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Apr 27, 2004 at 04:50 PM
Boss j_albert,

Baka makalusot lang! ahehehee... la pang pondo. ;D

Pag laki ko... gusto maging katulad ni ST/BOY PALDO.  O0




kasi di pa bumili nung mura pa yung b4, ayan! discounted ngayon is 26k ata. Teka! eh mas malaki ka pa sa akin, eh!!! ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Apr 27, 2004 at 08:17 PM
Chief,

Pahiram mo sakin para broken-in na pag meron ka nang amp.  ;D  >:D  ;D





pagisipan ko yan.  :D :D :D si kimpao tinanggihan ako eh dapat from spectra to his house yung b4 ko eh.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Apr 28, 2004 at 12:07 AM
S6 ata type ni [slayer] :o.  BTW, does anyone have a personal review of MA's GR10.

Nagtatanong lang po. Ala tayong pondo para diyan, curious lang. Ahehehehe ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Apr 28, 2004 at 08:46 AM
Kimpao,

Pre was able to hear the GR10 better at Arch audio.. hhmm not sure kung GR10 pero meron Gold series dun paired with redrose amp and cd player at and all i can say pre is galing ng mid and high even out of the box yun bass na lang.. O0
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on May 01, 2004 at 07:13 AM
na naman? paano na yung plano kong bumili ng s1?? :-\

Pare - here is your chance, I'm thinking of selling my babies  :'( pm me if you are interested

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Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 01, 2004 at 11:52 AM
Why???????? :-\ :-\ :-\ SARS ba, sir?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on May 01, 2004 at 11:56 AM
Why???????? :-\ :-\ :-\ SARS ba, sir?

cant help it - i am cursed  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on May 01, 2004 at 12:00 PM
hmmmnn isip isip  O0
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on May 01, 2004 at 02:01 PM
Chronic SARS!!! Ilayooooooooooooo!! ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 02, 2004 at 01:18 AM
Whaaaaaaaaaaa :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(. Kakatapos ko lang, eto nanaman!!!!!! slayer, bili mo na s1, ganda niyan sa hk tapos ala ka na problema sa audio, tube amp nalang. >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Vhongbiker on May 02, 2004 at 09:16 AM
mukhang nagkakabentahan na naman ng MA ah!
anyway talagang ganyan, pag may bago kailangan magpalit....
basta sa akin oks na oks na itong B2 ko.

bili na at baka magbago pa isip nyan ni sir...hehehe.........
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on May 02, 2004 at 01:01 PM
mukhang nagkakabentahan na naman ng MA ah!
anyway talagang ganyan, pag may bago kailangan magpalit....


nope - not the reason i am selling  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 02, 2004 at 01:18 PM
eto pa po...

http://www.pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=21846.new#new

thanks! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 03, 2004 at 04:18 AM
Whaaaaaaaaaaa :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(. Kakatapos ko lang, eto nanaman!!!!!! slayer, bili mo na s1, ganda niyan sa hk tapos ala ka na problema sa audio, tube amp nalang. >:D >:D >:D
  pwede kaya SWAP sa B4  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on May 03, 2004 at 09:36 AM
Tukso lumayoooooooooooooooooooo! ;D

Whaaaaaaaaaaa :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(. Kakatapos ko lang, eto nanaman!!!!!! slayer, bili mo na s1, ganda niyan sa hk tapos ala ka na problema sa audio, tube amp nalang. >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 03, 2004 at 11:04 AM
Tukso lumayoooooooooooooooooooo! ;D




Ay!? :-\ Ayaw at ni slayer ng s1, gusto niya yung s2 ni superman. Pre, sugod na, maganda yung s2. Bili-bili mo na ! Sigurado bargain yan. >:D ;D >:D ;D >:D ;D



  pwede kaya SWAP sa B4  ;D ;D

Tsk tsk tsk.  May SARS ka rin pala. ;D Aminin. Ahehehhehe. Ano kaya binabalak at gustong ipa-ampon yung b4 ::) ::)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 03, 2004 at 11:07 AM


Ay!? :-\ Ayaw at ni slayer ng s1, gusto niya yung s2 ni superman. Pre, sugod na, maganda yung s2. Bili-bili mo na ! Sigurado bargain yan. >:D ;D >:D ;D >:D ;D

hi slayer!

matalas talaga ang mata ko...bro, if you're interested with the S2...let me know...let's talk about it...thanks! 8)

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on May 03, 2004 at 01:57 PM
go go go slayer... pagkakataon mo na.. pwede pa cgurado terms yan..  :D  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on May 03, 2004 at 01:58 PM

  pwede kaya SWAP sa B4  ;D ;D

maganda sa tube amp to pre.... tamang tama don sa binabalak mong tube amp..  O0
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 03, 2004 at 02:14 PM
go go go slayer... pagkakataon mo na.. pwede pa cgurado terms yan..  :D  ;D

correct...sige, tingnan natin, wag na mag-isip...hehehe! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on May 03, 2004 at 03:05 PM
As much as i wanted to adopt those babies...

La tayong pondo!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on May 03, 2004 at 04:48 PM
An outbreak of SARS! :o from amps to speakers. :o

Kaya lumalayo muna ako sa inyo, wala akong pang pagamot ng SARS pag tinamaan ako ^-^.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 03, 2004 at 10:54 PM

Tsk tsk tsk.  May SARS ka rin pala. ;D Aminin. Ahehehhehe. Ano kaya binabalak at gustong ipa-ampon yung b4 ::) ::)


Wala lang ;) ;) kung payag bat hindi di ba hehehehe pareho naman panalo yan e kung may pera lang di di na nagtagal yan sa buy&sell ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 05, 2004 at 02:19 PM
J_albert,

S2 na agad sir para balik yun hinahanap mo???

OT gulaman kami last night hehehe suppose to text you kaso baka wala ka sa manila..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 05, 2004 at 02:44 PM
bro. j_albert...

S2 is it...hehehehe! punta ka sa bahay...iuwi mo na... :-)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on May 05, 2004 at 03:03 PM
OO nga j_albert, ampunin mo na S2 ni Superman, iwan mo na lang yong stand niya at ako na aampon non. ;D stand lang kaya ko ngayon eh.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on May 05, 2004 at 04:10 PM
Bro,

Sayang to ah! Why ??? ??? ???


bro. j_albert...

S2 is it...hehehehe! punta ka sa bahay...iuwi mo na... :-)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 07, 2004 at 08:43 PM
J_albert,

S2 na agad sir para balik yun hinahanap mo???

OT gulaman kami last night hehehe suppose to text you kaso baka wala ka sa manila..

Sir love ko pa rin B4 kumpleto na yon pwede din naman  lumabas yong hinahanap ko kung lalagay ko sa  maluwag na pwesto at medyo itaas nang konti kc medyo mabababa kasi sya sa level ko hehehehehe


Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 07, 2004 at 11:14 PM
An outbreak of SARS! :o from amps to speakers. :o

Kaya lumalayo muna ako sa inyo, wala akong pang pagamot ng SARS pag tinamaan ako ^-^.

jess musta na tagal mong nawala a
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on May 09, 2004 at 11:25 AM
HK/MA All The way!!!!! >:D >:D O0
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 09, 2004 at 11:09 PM
MA/ Tube Amp All The way!!!! >:D >:D O0 ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 10, 2004 at 08:59 AM
hi guys!

james, pare welcome back...anyone of you here using the S6??? thanks! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 10, 2004 at 02:08 PM
Kimpao,

Paano ako eh Wh___ and Tube amp all the way!!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 10, 2004 at 02:24 PM
Kimpao,

Paano ako eh Wh___ and Tube amp all the way!!  ;D ;D

OT yan sir! Sa kabilang thread dapat yan pero sound wise, swak din ang Wh_/Tube Amp all the way!!!!! ;D :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on May 10, 2004 at 03:27 PM
salamat, mga repapips.....  ;D ;D ;D

namiss ko itong site, heheheh...... salamat kay golden ears kagabi "nels76" dinala nya yung cd palyer nya (galing kay kuya) at nabusog yung b2 ko heheheh.... ang taba tumunog lalo na dun sa drum tack at pearl harbor vcd este movie soundtrack pala..... O0

ganda combo ah, dapat nga may dedicated na cd palyer para mamaximize yung galing ng ma speakers...... ganda ng imaging din...... ;D

mga nasa 75% break-in na ata b2 ko..... matagal itong napahinga simula ng naging callboy ako este sa call center ako napatrabaho.... hehehehhe

hirap ng shifting eh, di bale, dami naman mga mama!!!!! come to papa mga girls!!!!! heheheheh

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 10, 2004 at 03:39 PM
salamat, mga repapips.....  ;D ;D ;D

namiss ko itong site, heheheh...... salamat kay golden ears kagabi "nels76" dinala nya yung cd palyer nya (galing kay kuya) at nabusog yung b2 ko heheheh.... ang taba tumunog lalo na dun sa drum tack at pearl harbor vcd este movie soundtrack pala..... O0

ganda combo ah, dapat nga may dedicated na cd palyer para mamaximize yung galing ng ma speakers...... ganda ng imaging din...... ;D

mga nasa 75% break-in na ata b2 ko..... matagal itong napahinga simula ng naging callboy ako este sa call center ako napatrabaho.... hehehehhe

hirap ng shifting eh, di bale, dami naman mga mama!!!!! come to papa mga girls!!!!! heheheheh



Sir, mas maganda yang B2 pag tube amp naka-kabit diyan. >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on May 10, 2004 at 03:45 PM


Sir, mas maganda yang B2 pag tube amp naka-kabit diyan. >:D >:D


hmmmmmm, isip-isip, heheheheh  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 10, 2004 at 03:51 PM



hmmmmmm, isip-isip, heheheheh  ::) ;D

OT lang.  sir, yung cd mo ina-amaga na dun sa drawer ko sa ofc. text ka lang kung kelan mo daanan. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on May 10, 2004 at 04:03 PM
ay ok, sori po pala.... cge, daanan ko either 2morrow or wednesday ng mga past 2 pm.... salamat.... heheheh  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lomi on May 10, 2004 at 05:29 PM
hi guys!

james, pare welcome back...anyone of you here using the S6??? thanks! 8)

ako meron kaso di pa magamit kasi inihintay ko pa yung repairs ng h/k ko from AA.  Although na pair ko na siya with Onkyo AVR before.  I'm not an audiophile so di ko alam yung technical aspects ng bawat tunog, IMO lang ay medyo di sila bagay.  Medyo bright siya nung kinumpare ko siya sa luma kong speakers (Roland RS232).  After listening to hours of music, medyo nakaka-fatigue ng kaunti.  pero kahit na bright ng kaunti, oks na oks pa rin yung S6 sa akin.  gusto ko kasi yung mids and highs niya :).  btw superman, why are you asking?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 10, 2004 at 08:19 PM
just curious lang, lomi...a friend is selling his S6, nanghihinayang ako eh...thanks! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lomi on May 11, 2004 at 08:14 PM
just curious lang, lomi...a friend is selling his S6, nanghihinayang ako eh...thanks! 8)

IMHO, ok sobra ang s6.  sayang yan!!  kailangan nga lang ng good matching amp.  I heard MA S6's and Rotel amp combo from AudioWorld.  All I could say was WOW.  Napapaisip nga akong bumili ng Rotel Amp eh kaso way out of budget, kaya nagsettle muna ako sa H/K hehe.  Nga pala, i've been a lurker of this thread at talagang na-curious ako ng husto sa MA.  Now, I'm happy to own these great speakers.  Thanks to all of you guys! 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on May 12, 2004 at 05:27 AM


OT lang.  sir, yung cd mo ina-amaga na dun sa drawer ko sa ofc. text ka lang kung kelan mo daanan. ;D

salamas sir sa cd po.... ganda tunog... heheheheh  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 12, 2004 at 02:45 PM
James,

Pre musta pala B2 mo?? buhay pa ba.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 12, 2004 at 04:38 PM


IMHO, ok sobra ang s6.  sayang yan!!  kailangan nga lang ng good matching amp.  I heard MA S6's and Rotel amp combo from AudioWorld.  All I could say was WOW.  Napapaisip nga akong bumili ng Rotel Amp eh kaso way out of budget, kaya nagsettle muna ako sa H/K hehe.  Nga pala, i've been a lurker of this thread at talagang na-curious ako ng husto sa MA.  Now, I'm happy to own these great speakers.  Thanks to all of you guys! 

i agree...the S6 matches well with rotels...wait 'til you hear 'em with tubes...you'll be in awe 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lomi on May 12, 2004 at 09:28 PM


i agree...the S6 matches well with rotels...wait 'til you hear 'em with tubes...you'll be in awe 8)

hmm... tempting... pero iwas muna ako dyan baka di ko mapigilan uling bumili ng gears! 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on May 13, 2004 at 10:29 AM


jess musta na tagal mong nawala a



Busy lang. Saka bakasyon sa probinsiya ng matagal. :)

Kumusta na ba B4? Buti ka pa nakakuha niyan. Ako hindi na siguro, at least not within this year, inabutan na ng mga price increase kaya di na practical.  Wala muna akong upgrade plan, except stands ;D. Naubos pondo, nagbayad muna ako ng mga utang. Goal ko kasi this year is to be "debt-free" ;D. Kaya sayang yong mga S1 at S2 ni Iceman at Superman. ;D  Kaya iwas SARS muna, may AIDS kasi ako ngayon ;D

Ayos na ayos pa naman yong B2, malaki na ang improvement  sa bass. Kung minsan nanonood ako ng movie kahit walang sub, pero may impact pa rin.

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 13, 2004 at 05:15 PM
anybody here who was able to "hear" these...

>:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D

(http://www.hifibitz.co.uk/uploads/products/std/444_s8.jpg)

 >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D  >:D

thanks! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on May 13, 2004 at 06:02 PM
S6.... ah! nadinig namin ni jvm yan naka exposure na integ amp, tsaka with st-70  :)

HAYOP!  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 13, 2004 at 07:36 PM



Busy lang. Saka bakasyon sa probinsiya ng matagal. :)

Kumusta na ba B4? Buti ka pa nakakuha niyan. Ako hindi na siguro, at least not within this year, inabutan na ng mga price increase kaya di na practical.  Wala muna akong upgrade plan, except stands ;D. Naubos pondo, nagbayad muna ako ng mga utang. Goal ko kasi this year is to be "debt-free" ;D. Kaya sayang yong mga S1 at S2 ni Iceman at Superman. ;D  Kaya iwas SARS muna, may AIDS kasi ako ngayon ;D

Ayos na ayos pa naman yong B2, malaki na ang improvement  sa bass. Kung minsan nanonood ako ng movie kahit walang sub, pero may impact pa rin.



mis ko na rin B2 ko  :'( :'(sana makatsmba ulit ako nang mura ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 13, 2004 at 10:32 PM
S6.... ah! nadinig namin ni jvm yan naka exposure na integ amp, tsaka with st-70  :)

HAYOP!  ;D

bro...this is the S8...but yes, i've heard the S6...even with a SET amp...hanep...iba talaga pag full range...have to try evanesence... :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 14, 2004 at 08:36 AM
superman & iceman,

Talagang Hanep yan!! heard that pair with exposure 2010 cd and amp.. when was eye my B4 pa.. hehehe :D :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on May 14, 2004 at 08:51 AM
Kung yong S6 na narinig namin ni Vince bilib na kami, ano pa kaya itong S8? I can only imagine myself like this :o :o :o. Then  :'( :'( :'(, kasi di ma-afford!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 14, 2004 at 10:49 AM
thanks for the comments...really have to try the both the S6 and the S8...mabuhay! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on May 15, 2004 at 10:49 AM
thanks for the comments...really have to try the both the S6 and the S8...mabuhay! 8)

sir go with the S6.. panalong panalo ang tunog... medyo pricey nga lang.. 2 B4 and price.. heheehe
heard it at watt hi-fi paired with exposure cdp and amp... ganda...   ^-^  O0
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 16, 2004 at 09:30 AM
thanks sebman! 8)

will try to visit elmo and caloy...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 17, 2004 at 04:38 PM
maitim na balak na naman... 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on May 18, 2004 at 11:39 AM
James,

Pre musta pala B2 mo?? buhay pa ba.


Kuya, Buhay na Buhay pa!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on May 19, 2004 at 08:57 AM



Kuya, Buhay na Buhay pa!!!!!!!

May kasama pa pala akong loyal sa B2 ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 19, 2004 at 09:52 AM


May kasama pa pala akong loyal sa B2 ;D

bat di ka sumama last sat sa session?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on May 19, 2004 at 10:02 AM


bat di ka sumama last sat sa session?


I'll just be envoius of the things that I would hear at the session ;D.  Pag may free time ako, sasama uli ako pag may session. Marami na rin akong na miss.  At saka lumalayo sa SARS ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 19, 2004 at 03:17 PM


I'll just be envoius of the things that I would hear at the session ;D.  Pag may free time ako, sasama uli ako pag may session. Marami na rin akong na miss.  At saka lumalayo sa SARS ;D ;D ;D

lumalayo ka sa SARS e malapit ka nga sa carrier nang SARS (vince) hehehe kung ako sa iyo punta kina Iceman para mapakinggan mo yong bago nya  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on May 19, 2004 at 04:47 PM


lumalayo ka sa SARS e malapit ka nga sa carrier nang SARS (vince) hehehe kung ako sa iyo punta kina Iceman para mapakinggan mo yong bago nya  ;)

Pumupunta ako doon pag may chance. Niyayaya nga ako noong bago yong 300B niya, kaya lang di ako natuloy dahil naglaba ako non ;D wala kasi mrs ko non.  Dati inaabangan ko lang siya mula sa office after work, kaya lang ngayon babysitter ako after work e, kaya mahirap sumingit kay mrs ng gimik.

Tubes ka na rin ba?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 19, 2004 at 04:51 PM
JVM,

Pre masama loob ni J_albert nun SAT nag walk out hehehehe..






Joke onli....
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on May 19, 2004 at 04:59 PM
JVM,

Pre masama loob ni J_albert nun SAT nag walk out hehehehe..






Joke onli....

Bakit? ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 19, 2004 at 05:04 PM
JVM,

ssssssshhhh.... Panalo kasi amp ni Akyat na supposed na type nya before na di natuloy mabili.. hehehehe







J_albert fish peace pala...  :-X :-X ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on May 19, 2004 at 05:11 PM
JVM,

ssssssshhhh.... Panalo kasi amp ni Akyat na supposed na type nya before na di natuloy mabili.. hehehehe







J_albert fish peace pala...  :-X :-X ;D

LOL ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on May 19, 2004 at 05:22 PM


lumalayo ka sa SARS e malapit ka nga sa carrier nang SARS (vince) hehehe kung ako sa iyo punta kina Iceman para mapakinggan mo yong bago nya  ;)

akala ko blind item! binanggit naman pangalan  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 19, 2004 at 06:01 PM
buking ka, hehehe! 8) :D ...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 20, 2004 at 08:05 AM
JVM,

ssssssshhhh.... Panalo kasi amp ni Akyat na supposed na type nya before na di natuloy mabili.. hehehehe







J_albert fish peace pala...  :-X :-X ;D

ok lang yon kaw mukhang masama na naman binabalak sa EVO 30 hehehe ano na naman kaya target mo ngayon hehehehe ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 20, 2004 at 08:07 AM

Tubes ka na rin ba?

gusto ko sana kaso di makaporma pasukan na e wait  lang darating din yong para sakin ;D ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on May 20, 2004 at 08:40 AM


gusto ko sana kaso di makaporma pasukan na e wait  lang darating din yong para sakin ;D ;)

Let's be content with our HK-MA set-up for now ;D.  Tama ka, darating din tayo dyan. ;) Makipakining na lang muna tayo sa kanila.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 20, 2004 at 01:16 PM


Let's be content with our HK-MA set-up for now ;D.  Tama ka, darating din tayo dyan. ;) Makipakining na lang muna tayo sa kanila.

yup tama ka dyan  ;) tube amp pangit sa mga taong ala pang pera ;D ;D........................................peace bro O0
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on May 20, 2004 at 02:21 PM
yup tama ka dyan  ;) tube amp pangit sa mga taong ala pang pera ;D ;D........................................peace bro O0

pre magkakaroon ka din nyan.. yakang yaka mo yan e..  :)  ^-^  >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Archangel on May 20, 2004 at 09:48 PM
I am happy to report that my B2s no longer need to have the volume dial of my tono preamp set at  8 o'clock for the music to be enjoyed.  My comfortable listening level is now achievable with the volume dial only at 7 o'clock.  Imaging is superb even with a big tv in between speakers.  Bass, for a lack of a better term, is "realistic" and certainly more perceptible than a few months back. Highs are no longer harsh.  Maybe it really takes 6 months to properly break in these speakers as some people claim.

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 20, 2004 at 11:16 PM
congrats archangel! enjoy your optimized B2! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Archangel on May 21, 2004 at 06:01 AM
Thanks man.  Couldn't do any upgrading anyway due to lack of funds.  Just as well...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 21, 2004 at 07:34 AM
OK na OK yan...enjoy! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 21, 2004 at 02:16 PM
Archangel,

Sir ok yan.. usually ganyan nga lalabas ang ganda...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 21, 2004 at 07:04 PM
Archangel,

Sir ok yan.. usually ganyan nga lalabas ang ganda...

kaya sir ARCHangel konting tiis pa
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on May 24, 2004 at 01:35 PM
These speakers used to be the darling of their owners from this forum a few months ago... But why are some people selling off their months old ma speakers? Do these speakers sound really bad compared to their upgrades that they are willing to take a loss in selling their ma speakers?

 ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on May 24, 2004 at 02:38 PM
Dude,

Their MA's doesn't have any problem... YUNG MAY-ARI ANG MAY PROBLEM!! SARS!!  >:D  ;D  >:D  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on May 24, 2004 at 02:54 PM
B4 - binenta naging Evo 30
B2 - binenta naging B4
S2 - binenta magiging S6 ???
S1 - binebenta sana, babawiin na
B2 - binenta may sumalo agad...

oo nga, may ari nga may problema :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on May 24, 2004 at 03:02 PM
Dude,

Their MA's doesn't have any problem... YUNG MAY-ARI ANG MAY PROBLEM!! SARS!!  >:D  ;D  >:D  ;D

tama nga... there will always be new and good sounding speakers as our audio life goes by...  :)  it will always be the preference of the user.. if he would embrance and succumb to an upgrade itch.. it also boils down on the money in your pocket... cguro wala silang paglagyan ng pera...  ;D  :D IMHO lang po... peace..  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 24, 2004 at 03:31 PM

B4 - binenta naging Evo 30
B2 - binenta naging B4
S2 - binenta magiging S6 ???
S1 - binebenta sana, babawiin na
B2 - binenta may sumalo agad...

oo nga, may ari nga may problema :D


---> pare, wala pang kapalit...S6...sana nga...user problem nga yata ang dahilan, dre...hehehe! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 24, 2004 at 03:31 PM


tama nga... there will always be new and good sounding speakers as our audio life goes by...  :)  it will always be the preference of the user.. if he would embrance and succumb to an upgrade itch.. it also boils down on the money in your pocket... cguro wala silang paglagyan ng pera...  ;D  :D IMHO lang po... peace..  ;)


tama ka don wala clang mapaglagyan nang pera hehehe marami dyan yong iba di sa speaker dinadaan, meron dyan nag ST-70, may nag consonace, may nag REL, may nag monoblock...................etc dami talaga ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: arnel90 on May 24, 2004 at 03:38 PM
heard a pair of s1 driven by a 3w ASL at rene's new shop, it sounds so good, bass was tight, great soundstage, sweet mids....can't find any reason why anyone would let got of this wonderful speaker.....well, like in any hobby, to each his own.  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on May 24, 2004 at 03:39 PM



tama ka don wala clang mapaglagyan nang pera hehehe marami dyan yong iba di sa speaker dinadaan, meron dyan nag ST-70, may nag consonace, may nag REL, may nag monoblock...................etc dami talaga ;D ;D


kilala ko yata yang mga binabanggit mo bro...tama ka - umaapaw ang moolah ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on May 24, 2004 at 03:52 PM
tama ka don wala clang mapaglagyan nang pera hehehe marami dyan yong iba di sa speaker dinadaan, meron dyan nag ST-70, may nag consonace, may nag REL, may nag monoblock...................etc dami talaga ;D ;D

ot..pre ganon talaga yun... lets all respect their decisions.. kanya kanyang preference lang talaga yan... e kaya naman nilang bilhin e.. drool na lang tayo on their great sounding gears and appreciate what we have....  ;)  :-*
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on May 24, 2004 at 03:58 PM
don sebman de gulaman, tila makata ang mga panananaw mo ngayon ha... upgrade ka na rin ba?

ipang gulaman na lang natin yang extra moolah... hehe  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on May 24, 2004 at 04:09 PM
don sebman de gulaman, tila makata ang mga panananaw mo ngayon ha... upgrade ka na rin ba?

ipang gulaman na lang natin yang extra moolah... hehe  ;D

don akyat.. alang pang-upgrade.. kaya nga always present na lang ako tuwing session e.. para atleast nakakarinig ako ng great sounding gears... hehehe gulamanan na..  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 24, 2004 at 04:22 PM
These speakers used to be the darling of their owners from this forum a few months ago... But why are some people selling off their months old ma speakers? Do these speakers sound really bad compared to their upgrades that they are willing to take a loss in selling their ma speakers?

 ;D

sir

mas madaling magbenta at magpalit ng speakers kesa magbenta at magpalit ng bahay (para gumanda yung listenening room) ;D ;D ;D BTW, kamusta nga pala yung MA B4 mo, sir? :)

B4 - binenta naging Evo 30
B2 - binenta naging B4
S2 - binenta magiging S6 ???
S1 - binebenta sana, babawiin na
B2 - binenta may sumalo agad...

oo nga, may ari nga may problema :D

ako

B4 - love ko pa rin    ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 24, 2004 at 06:31 PM
Guys,

Wala akong masabi... guilty pero i change my speakers (3x ) due to SARS lang talaga no other reason.. just like eating our favorite ice cream kung magnolia ka today pwede naman selecte bukas di ba.. like when i heard SET amp plan to sell or buy another amp.. grabe itong SARs na ito..buti na lang may AIDs na ako kaya di nagpush thru pero... abangan SET.. ::) ::)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on May 24, 2004 at 06:47 PM


sir

mas madaling magbenta at magpalit ng speakers kesa magbenta at magpalit ng bahay (para gumanda yung listenening room) ;D ;D ;D BTW, kamusta nga pala yung MA B4 mo, sir? :)



ako

B4 - love ko pa rin    ;D ;D ;D ;D


sir kimpao,
As a former user of a component and some old bose speakers, I'm totally impressed with the B4. But I know something else sounds better out there. Its best not to listen to them before the upgrade binge starts again.  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 24, 2004 at 06:53 PM
number1,

Agree... pero i love to hear/audition other speaker too coz not of SARS but more of learning and experiencing.. :D :D 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on May 25, 2004 at 09:26 AM
heard a pair of s1 driven by a 3w ASL at rene's new shop, it sounds so good, bass was tight, great soundstage, sweet mids....can't find any reason why anyone would let got of this wonderful speaker.....well, like in any hobby, to each his own.  ;)

hindi na nga eh :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on May 25, 2004 at 09:27 AM



tama ka don wala clang mapaglagyan nang pera hehehe marami dyan yong iba di sa speaker dinadaan, meron dyan nag ST-70, may nag consonace, may nag REL, may nag monoblock...................etc dami talaga ;D ;D

beer pa pare? sarap ng pulutan nyo eh!

he he he...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 25, 2004 at 01:03 PM


beer pa pare? sarap ng pulutan nyo eh!

he he he...

pansin ko dami pulutan,ah! :-\
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audi0slave on May 25, 2004 at 01:12 PM
These speakers used to be the darling of their owners from this forum a few months ago... But why are some people selling off their months old ma speakers? Do these speakers sound really bad compared to their upgrades that they are willing to take a loss in selling their ma speakers?

 ;D

Let me ask you the same question, sir... why then are you selling your B2s which you just acquired last February? perhaps for the same reasons as would others do, right? your reason for selling.... only you knows....  ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 25, 2004 at 01:19 PM
Hi! I'm a newbie in the HT hobby and pls. bear with my rather dumb question. :)

At the back panel of the B4, each polarity ("+"= red and "-" =black ) has two tabs the HF and LF. I'm quite confused where I'm supposed to stick my speaker wires to. For a couple of weeks now, I stuck the ecosse 2.3 white wire to the HF of the "-" = black tab and the red wire to the LF of the "+" =red tab, is this correct? Then today, for no reason, i decided to stick all of the wire ends to HF sides for both polarities.  My question is, which method is the correct one? Will it damage my speakers if, in case, I didnt stick it properly?  ??? Btw, I have been using it for 56.5 hrs already. 



sir

nasaan na yung b4 mo? benta na rin ba? :-\
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on May 25, 2004 at 01:24 PM
Not selling mine but rather  >:D >:D >:D




sir

nasaan na yung b4 mo? benta na rin ba? :-\
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audi0slave on May 25, 2004 at 01:27 PM


sir

nasaan na yung b4 mo? benta na rin ba? :-\

binebenta nga nya yung B2 nya kase bili daw sya ng B4.

 ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 25, 2004 at 01:40 PM


binebenta nga nya yung B2 nya kase bili daw sya ng B4.

 ;D ;D ;)

Ah, OK akala ko kasi may B4 na siya kasi yung post niya last 12/26/2003 parang naka-B4 na siya. Ahehehehehe ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 25, 2004 at 03:22 PM
guys,

gulaman na ba?? sched natin minsan ano... ano....
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 25, 2004 at 03:26 PM
kelan to? :P
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on May 25, 2004 at 03:30 PM
kanini speaker ito torture test? >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 25, 2004 at 03:58 PM
kanini speaker ito torture test? >:D >:D >:D

sir tapos na, nai-torture test na. :'( :'( :'( kaya nga ST president ang nai-bansag. :'( :'( :'( B4 ko yun!!!! :'( :'( :'( pero wag ka, ayaw ni kuya hans i-AB comparison sa speaker niya yung B4 pag yung akin ang gagamtin  >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on May 25, 2004 at 04:11 PM
Hehehe.... Lakas loob mo kc eh!!!! >:D >:D >:D




sir tapos na, nai-torture test na. :'( :'( :'( kaya nga ST president ang nai-bansag. :'( :'( :'( B4 ko yun!!!! :'( :'( :'( pero wag ka, ayaw ni kuya hans i-AB comparison sa speaker niya yung B4 pag yung akin ang gagamtin  >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 25, 2004 at 04:25 PM
S2kov,

Correction di malakas loob ni ST kimpao... sobra lang sa moolah yan kahit lumipad and woofer eh ok lang hehehhee...


superman,

pagtapos ng session next week.. hehehehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on May 25, 2004 at 04:31 PM
Ganun nman pala eh!!!! >:D >:D >:D


S2kov,

Correction di malakas loob ni ST kimpao... sobra lang sa moolah yan kahit lumipad and woofer eh ok lang hehehhee...


superman,

pagtapos ng session next week.. hehehehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on May 25, 2004 at 05:39 PM
guys,

gulaman na ba?? sched natin minsan ano... ano....

wala na muna audio audio - gulaman na agad!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 25, 2004 at 05:46 PM
tuloy ba tayo sa may 29, mga gulaman boyz...para maiayos ang sked...sapagkat kung eto ay sa june 5, patay, nasa davao ako...daghang salamat :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: akyatbundok on May 25, 2004 at 05:48 PM
ops sali ako dyan sa gulaman ha... sayang mga padre di tayo tuloy this coming saturday dahil ninong pala ako sa binyag... mautak yan kumpadre ko gusto yata ng amp para sa baby ah hehehe.

uy naku sir superman, talaga naman di tayo magkatagpo ng sked.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 25, 2004 at 06:11 PM
guys,

gulaman na ba?? sched natin minsan ano... ano....
Aba! nag-aaya si kuya! :o :o :o bat minsan, NGAYON na! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 25, 2004 at 06:41 PM
oo nga eh, di bale pareng akyat...there's always a next time...
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on May 25, 2004 at 10:51 PM


Ah, OK akala ko kasi may B4 na siya kasi yung post niya last 12/26/2003 parang naka-B4 na siya. Ahehehehehe ;D ;D

I do have a pair of b4 and b2 (rear channels), as well as a bcenter for the HT.  I plan to get the extra b4 for another audio project.   :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 26, 2004 at 08:30 AM
Hehehe.... Lakas loob mo kc eh!!!! >:D >:D >:D





 di malakas loob napilitan lang yan di nya akalain ganon ang gagawin ..........................kim sarap mag coke diba!!
Title: Re:Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 26, 2004 at 08:34 AM


I do have a pair of b4 and b2 (rear channels), as well as a bcenter for the HT.  I plan to get the extra b4 for another audio project.   :)



uyyy mas molaaaah ka pre wala kong masabi B2 ginawang surround lang hehehehe ..............WAT I CAN SAY IS "MA" all the way
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on May 26, 2004 at 08:34 AM

Aba! nag-aaya si kuya! :o :o :o bat minsan, NGAYON na! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

ayan pinagtatagal pa ba yan... gulamanan na.. schedule na yan...  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 26, 2004 at 08:35 AM


ayan pinagtatagal pa ba yan... gulamanan na.. schedule na yan...  :D

pssssst kailan ba ito at san meeting place hehehe text nyo na lang me ..........don't forget ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 26, 2004 at 04:04 PM
Guys,

OT na kayo... cge push thru na natin ito... gulaman.. next week after the session. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 27, 2004 at 01:07 PM
Guys,

OT na kayo... cge push thru na natin ito... gulaman.. next week after the session. ;D ;D

Ano naman agenda PUSH PULL naman tapos na kc sa SET .. How about speaker ala bang magdodonate sa session?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 27, 2004 at 03:22 PM


Ano naman agenda PUSH PULL naman tapos na kc sa SET .. How about speaker ala bang magdodonate sa session?

Pre you can bring you B4?? broken in na yan eh.. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 27, 2004 at 04:10 PM


Pre you can bring you B4?? broken in na yan eh.. ;D

oo ba basta sundot hatid ok lang sa kin.............wala kong tsikot e
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 27, 2004 at 04:22 PM
Guess what Monitor Audio GR-10 sa singapore SGD 650 lang!!!!!!! :o :o Roughly around  25k :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 27, 2004 at 04:24 PM
Guess what Monitor Audio GR-10 sa singapore SGD 650 lang!!!!!!! :o :o Roughly around  25k :o :o :o :o

post mo naman pics para makita lahat yong bago mong minimithi ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on May 27, 2004 at 04:41 PM
ito kaya?

GR10
(http://www.monitoraudio.com/img/gold/gold-10-mix-pair.gif)

GR20
(http://www.monitoraudio.com/img/gold/gold_20_pair2.gif)

GR60
(http://www.monitoraudio.com/img/gold/gold60_2.gif)

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on May 27, 2004 at 05:02 PM
Langhiya kayo!! ;D ;D ;D

Parang evolution 'to ha... dati bronze lang... tapos silver... GR series naman ngayon!!  :o  :o  :o CHRONIC SARS NA YAN!!  ;D  >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on May 27, 2004 at 05:06 PM
ang gaganda nga nito a... kaya lang sa singapore yan... saka wala tayong pambili nyan...  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 27, 2004 at 05:33 PM
wow, laking mura ha...makapunta nga sa singapore, hehehehehe! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 27, 2004 at 06:09 PM
Kimpao,

Ayos yan sir mura nga... GR10 magpabili na!!!!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 27, 2004 at 06:42 PM
Kimpao,

Ayos yan sir mura nga... GR10 magpabili na!!!!

Kung hindi lang nakakhiya dun sa pumunta dahil baka kapusin. Nag pabili na ako. :'(
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 27, 2004 at 06:54 PM


Kung hindi lang nakakhiya dun sa pumunta dahil baka kapusin. Nag pabili na ako. :'(

cash cash na lang
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 28, 2004 at 02:27 PM
had a chance to hear these:

(http://www.monitoraudio.com/img/gold/gold-10-mix-pair.gif)

very big soundstage for a pair of bookshelves...uuuhhhhmmmmmm...naku, patay na naman...also got to hear the S6, iceman90a is right, very very very nice!... :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on May 28, 2004 at 06:25 PM
Guess what Monitor Audio GR-10 sa singapore SGD 650 lang!!!!!!! :o :o Roughly around  25k :o :o :o :o

ang laki ng diperensiya compared sa presyo na dito...sayang wala akong kakilala sa singapore at kulang sa moolah....
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 28, 2004 at 06:38 PM


ang laki ng diperensiya compared sa presyo na dito...sayang wala akong kakilala sa singapore at kulang sa moolah....

pre, yung price niyan dito,  nakabili ka na ng ticket na roundtrip (pinas-sing) tapos nabili mo pa yung GR10. :o :o :o Sheeeehhhh!!!taxes-taxes >:( >:(
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 28, 2004 at 06:45 PM
try ko yung kakilala ko sa singapore, baka sakali pwede...let you know guys... tempting, di ba??? hehehehe! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 28, 2004 at 09:43 PM
Kimpao,

Was able to visit Watt Hifi.. and heard the S6 in action.. ganda ng mids pre.. bass tight  :D :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 29, 2004 at 01:24 AM
Word is SALE sa sing ang MA's and more than half the price compared dito :-X :-[ :'( :'(
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 29, 2004 at 07:26 AM
Kimpao,

Pre  :o :o :o half the price!!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on May 29, 2004 at 08:33 AM
problem lang nyan pre... yung shipping... saka papayag bang hand carry yan sa eroplano... heeheheh  ;D  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on May 29, 2004 at 02:21 PM
Word is SALE sa sing ang MA's and more than half the price compared dito :-X :-[ :'( :'(


bro,


suggest you ask your friend to use credit card...siguro di naman malaki ang dagdag...you still save a lot kung half price compared dito ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on May 29, 2004 at 06:54 PM
To owners of ma bronze speakers and hk avrs,

Has anyone tried bi-wiring their speakers? Any observed improvements in the sounds?
M planning to bi-wire the b4s. I'm using ecosse 2.3 and a "generic" audio pro wires. Is the audio pro good enough or should I buy another set of ecosse?

And btw, I plan to bi-wire the b4s based on this diagram.

comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated. thanks!

(http://www.davidmannaudio.com/images/biwire-3.gif) 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 30, 2004 at 12:21 AM
number1

don't see anything wrong with your bi-wiring plan.  Just a tad difference for me, when bi-wiring, but this would depend on what type and brand of wires you're going to use. Would rather suggest to just use a single run for each speaker, no need to bi-wire. Just change the jumpers, cut a short length from your ecosse wire and use them as jumpers (tipid ka pa :)).  Used to have them ecosse 2.3 but i already traded them. IMHO, ecosse 2.3 wires are very good for breaking-in, especially on MA's, since the B4s' sound very harsh out of the box. The wires will tame the harshness. Once your B4s' are already broken-in, switch to XLO speaker wires. You'll definitely hear a very big difference.  :D

again this is just me. suggestion lang sir. ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on May 30, 2004 at 09:44 AM
thanks for the reply kimpao. Its just i have some spare audio pro lying around. I will experiment with them though.
how much is the XLO wires per meter and where are they available? Do you think its worth upgrading to high end stuff like kimber?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on May 30, 2004 at 10:14 AM
thanks for the reply kimpao. Its just i have some spare audio pro lying around. I will experiment with them though.
how much is the XLO wires per meter and where are they available? Do you think its worth upgrading to high end stuff like kimber?

try the xlo pro650f first before spending your money on kimber cables, the sonic improvements between the xlo and kimber might not justify the price diff.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rony on May 30, 2004 at 11:37 AM
mga sir saan ninyo nabibili xlo cables ninyo? terminated na ba? how much?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 30, 2004 at 01:44 PM
number1,

Check-out WATT HI-FI but I do know that they already ran of XLO/Pro 650f. The last few meters was nabbed by one of our fellow member. >:( >:( (kuya, peace tayooooo!!!!!!!!!!) What they do have in stock right now is the XLO/VDO er14 which is also a very nice speakerwire and comparable to other high-end wires.  I got the XLO/PRO 650f for about Php 200/foot and the XLO/VDO er14 for Php 100/foot.  They told me that stocks of the 650f will be coming in late june and with a much higher price.  Yup, john5479 is right better try the XLO first before spending on other exotic cables.  "Bang for the buck" and "sonic improvements" between the two, i'd go for the XLO/PRO 650f anytime, matches very well with the B4 (para di OT ;D)

rony,

nope, not yet terminated but they do have a pair of factory terminated XLO/PRO which is arounbd 5k, i guess.  ::)

carlos888,

sir, komisyon ko!!!!!!!! Mwehehehehehe ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  Joke Only! ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 31, 2004 at 09:09 AM
Kimpao,

Ok lang sir..  :D

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on May 31, 2004 at 09:16 AM
Kimpao,

Ok lang sir..  :D



pe congrats... sa new speakers cables..  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on May 31, 2004 at 11:42 AM
Master!!

XLO boy karin!!! Congrats!!! Kamusta tunog?! ;D  O0

Kimpao,

Ok lang sir..  :D


Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 31, 2004 at 11:55 AM
Master!!

XLO boy karin!!! Congrats!!! Kamusta tunog?! ;D  O0




Batang ecosse dati yan si Master! Bumalgtad na !!!! XLO Boy na yan!!!!!! Di pa daw broken-in pero ganda na raw tumunog.  Sabi ko nga mas ok yung B4 (para di OT) ngayon nung nag-switch ako sa XLO
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 31, 2004 at 12:02 PM
OT to bro...but here's my take on these cables:

(1) XLO 650PF ...very musical, bass a little muddy (because cables are not yet broken-in), highs little rolled-off...probably since the cables are brand new...by the way, thanks caloy and elmo for allowing me to borrow...

(2) ecosse cs 2.3...very, very, very musical, bass is extended but tight...very forgiving for the highs...reveals bad pressing/bad recording especially when you're using reference CD players...very good for vocals, very good for SET amps...

(3) ixos gamma 6006...musical, very dynamic...very good for PP amps...

but this is me...

...speakers used??? MA - secret! :D :P

pero teka, MA naman speakers eh, eh di hindi ako OT, hehehe! :P

thanks! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 31, 2004 at 12:05 PM
OT to bro...but here's my take on these cables:

(1) XLO...very musical, bass a little muddy (because cables are not yet broken-in), highs little rolled-off...probably since the cables are brand new...by the way, thanks caloy and epoy for allowing me to borrow...

(2) ecosse cs 2.3...very, very, very musical, bass is extended but tight...very forgiving for the highs...reveals bad pressing/bad recording especially when you're using reference CD players...very good for vocals, very good for SET amps...

(3) ixos 6006...musical, very dynamic...very good for PP amps...

but this is me...

...speakers used??? MA - secret! :D :P

thanks! :D

Aha!!! Mukhang S6 yung speakers! :o :o :o Congrats sir!!!!!!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 31, 2004 at 12:08 PM
sana nga, sir...sana nga...out of the budget yan eh... :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on May 31, 2004 at 12:08 PM
S6 yung nakademo dun so malamang yun yung MA speakers
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on May 31, 2004 at 12:10 PM


Aha!!! Mukhang S6 yung speakers! :o :o :o Congrats sir!!!!!!


hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm hehehehehe secret daw oooooooooo ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 31, 2004 at 12:12 PM
tawagan niyo si caloy and elmo, andun pa yung MA S6 na for sale...malay niyo GR10 pala, hehehe! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 31, 2004 at 12:14 PM
tawagan niyo sa caloy and elmo, andun pa yung MA S6 na for sale...malay niyo GR10 pala, hehehe! 8)

Whoahey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dami "moolah" ni sir supes!!!!! :o :o :o :o :o O di kay GR-20 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 31, 2004 at 12:18 PM
GR-20??? sige nga, masubukan nga...hehehe! :D

balitaan ko kayo??? sana nga daming moolah...wala nga eh...kaya...kayod pa rin sa trabaho! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on May 31, 2004 at 12:19 PM
I have yet to heard a GR10 properly driven..any thoughts??? btw a broken in xlo pro650f doesn't have muddy bass O0
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 31, 2004 at 12:21 PM
I have yet to heard a GR10 properly driven..any thoughts??? btw a broken in xlo pro650f doesn't have muddy bass O0

thanks bro!

so that really explains why it is muddy with the MA-secret speakers...because it's not yet properly broken-in...tsaka hiram lang yun eh, hehehe!...mga 100-hours pa siguro dun sa cables OK na...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on May 31, 2004 at 12:35 PM
*sigh* kung kapresyo lang ng gr10 dito yung presyo sa singapore...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Philander on May 31, 2004 at 12:42 PM
*sigh* kung kapresyo lang ng gr10 dito yung presyo sa singapore...

Magkano dito.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 31, 2004 at 12:44 PM
GR-10, guys correct me if i'm wrong, a whoping 60K plus for the bookshelfs. :o
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 31, 2004 at 12:54 PM
yah...although may discount pa naman siguro...kim, bili na...benta mo B4 mo sa akin Php5k, kunin ko ngayon din...hehehe! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 31, 2004 at 12:57 PM
yah...although may discount pa naman siguro...kim, bili na...benta mo B4 mo sa akin Php5k, kunin ko ngayon din...hehehe! :D

discounted na yun sir :-\ :-\ :-\, B4 ko :P yung crystal-40 5k lang. Ahehehehehehe.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 31, 2004 at 12:58 PM
Teka, yung MA B4 dun sa Asst. Buy and Sell Section nabenta na ah.  Sino kaya ang ma swerteng naka-dali nun ::) ::) ::)  paramdam ka naman sir. 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 31, 2004 at 01:04 PM
ah, kilala ko yan...pero hindi ako...for the record, hindi po ako...pero kilala ko...although i don't have the authority to reveal the new owner's identity...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on May 31, 2004 at 02:07 PM


thanks bro!

so that really explains why it is muddy with the MA-secret speakers...because it's not yet properly broken-in...tsaka hiram lang yun eh, hehehe!...mga 100-hours pa siguro dun sa cables OK na...

malihim ka ha!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 31, 2004 at 02:58 PM
ikaw din naman malihim eh... :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on May 31, 2004 at 03:00 PM
;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 31, 2004 at 04:04 PM
:P
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on May 31, 2004 at 04:22 PM
congrats kung sino man ang nakaampon non.. pero dba kaya benta ni number1 yung B2 nya dahil bili syang B4...  baka sya na ang maswerteng nakaampon non...  :)  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 31, 2004 at 04:28 PM
baka nga... :P
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 31, 2004 at 06:25 PM


Batang ecosse dati yan si Master! Bumalgtad na !!!! XLO Boy na yan!!!!!! Di pa daw broken-in pero ganda na raw tumunog.  Sabi ko nga mas ok yung B4 (para di OT) ngayon nung nag-switch ako sa XLO

Kimpao,

Master master pa... ibang tumunog nga yun XLO.. high and mids crispy and clear for the bass.. tight pa.. break in muna.. EL34 tube and Evo30 gamit ko.. pero heard it with your ST70 + B4 for me best buy ito...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 31, 2004 at 06:31 PM
Slayer,

Kayo ni ST kimpao ang master kasi kayo nauna sa XLO hehehehe..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rony on May 31, 2004 at 07:39 PM
...speakers used??? MA - secret! :D :P

pero teka, MA naman speakers eh, eh di hindi ako OT, hehehe! :P

thanks! :D
Quote

secret pa ba?  ;D ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on May 31, 2004 at 07:56 PM
congrats kung sino man ang nakaampon non.. pero dba kaya benta ni number1 yung B2 nya dahil bili syang B4...  baka sya na ang maswerteng nakaampon non...  :)  :D

Its not me.  ;D But the owner said the person who wanted to audition it, is also a pinoydvd member.  :) But I couldn't pronounce the person's handle  ;) Anyway it didnt make sense to have 4 pcs of B4 in the house! :o :o :o

Has anyone auditioned the MA B6? How does it compare to the venerable MA B4, aside from being able to go lower? Is this a good upgrade for B4 owners?

My dream upgrade is a pair of MA S10 for music only! :o :o I wish  ;D

kimpao,
Have you tried bi-wiring your B4 with the XLO and the ecosse 2.3?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on May 31, 2004 at 11:53 PM
MA B6 - too much bass, sir. its really not about going lower but how it blends well with this other drivers.  this one is for large, if not, very large rooms. :)

Nope. Haven't tried bi-wiring it using XLO and ecosse. what i tried was XLO/PRO and the XLO/VDO.  Ganda sir! Nice for audio. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jun 01, 2004 at 07:03 AM

Has anyone auditioned the MA B6? How does it compare to the venerable MA B4, aside from being able to go lower? Is this a good upgrade for B4 owners?


Thanks!


ayaw ko na mag upgrade mahal na ito(B6)  ;D ;D ;D cguro  konti lang din diperensya in term of sound
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jun 01, 2004 at 07:40 AM
J_albert,

PRe agree minimal difference lang basta clean and crisp sounding amp mo susunod din speaker mo.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Jun 01, 2004 at 07:44 AM
congrats pala dun sa nakabili nung b4, balita ko bargain pa yun, kilala ko din kung sino nakabili...balita ko nga naghahanap pa ng b centre yun hehehehehheh  >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jun 01, 2004 at 07:47 AM
James,

Musta B2 & center?? pre ako di ko kilala yun nawawala ako sa circulation ah ::) ::)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Jun 01, 2004 at 08:08 AM
hans,

ok naman, nalaman ko lang nung nagpapasyal ako sa isang tindahan nung isang araw....  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Jun 01, 2004 at 08:32 AM
congrats pala dun sa nakabili nung b4, balita ko bargain pa yun, kilala ko din kung sino nakabili...balita ko nga naghahanap pa ng b centre yun hehehehehheh  >:D >:D

not such a bargain if you know what kimpao paid for his B4.  :)  ;D  :o

A bargain if you consider today's prices.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jun 01, 2004 at 02:20 PM
knowing the new owner of the B4, it was a BARGAIN...congrats...kung sino ka man! :D :D :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jun 01, 2004 at 02:22 PM
...speakers used??? MA - secret! :D :P

pero teka, MA naman speakers eh, eh di hindi ako OT, hehehe! :P

thanks! :D


secret pa ba?  ;D ;D  ;D  ;D

yup, secret muna, hehehehe! :D :D :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jun 02, 2004 at 10:59 AM
any comments/reviews from the new B4 owner??? :D :D :P :P
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slowhand on Jun 02, 2004 at 11:50 AM
This thread has become like reality TV  ;D
Quite entertaining to follow the story line. Who gets what. Who's got next.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jun 02, 2004 at 06:34 PM
hi guys!

anybody here using the MA gold series??? any initial impressions/reviews??? thanks! 8)
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Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jun 08, 2004 at 04:14 PM
guys, any S6 or S8 users here??? in your experience, what's the best "budget" cables you've used with MAs aside from ecosse and XLO...thanks! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Jun 08, 2004 at 06:40 PM
the ecosse and XLO are very good budget wires i have used so far. But I stongly dont recommend using anything below these two wires especially the generic wires like audio pro. The generics made the speakers sound thin, watered down the detail and bass.  :P
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jun 09, 2004 at 04:05 AM
superman,

Try mo Ixos 6006..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jun 09, 2004 at 09:13 AM
thanks hans!...manghihiram muna ko...pero teka, wala pa rin kasi akong speakers eh...sigh!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jun 09, 2004 at 09:20 AM
thanks hans!...manghihiram muna ko...pero teka, wala pa rin kasi akong speakers eh...sigh!

Oh! >:( Sir mukhang nadali na yung s2 mo, sino maswerteng naka-kuha? :D sir gr-10 na ba. >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jun 09, 2004 at 09:27 AM
yes sir, may new owner na...ayaw pa-identify eh, hehehe...GR-10??? sana nga, hehehehe! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jun 09, 2004 at 12:19 PM
superman,

Pre di on the hunt ka for new replace?? GR10 o S8?? ;D

congrats pala dun sa happy satisfied new owner ng S2..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jun 09, 2004 at 01:54 PM
yah, i'm on the hunt...thanks bro...swerte nung nakabili nung MA S2 ko, maalaga tayo eh...dami options eh...not only limiting myself to MAs...i'd like to have a full-range sound...but of course, MA is still the top priority...i may even go for "budget" speakers that will match my tube amp...haven't had time to really audition my speaker choices...i've been a "jetsetter" because of work...plus, i've been spending time with my supergirl in davao...so parang rest muna sa audio...kaya medyo tahimik sa bahay ngayon, hehehe!...i'd like to make the most out of whatever purchase i'm going to make...as i would want it (with fingers crossed) to be my last upgrade for the meantime...i'm really set on saving for the "future" with supergirl...o ayan ha, i'm being a good example ha, hehehehe!...i believe that audio can wait...but supergirl might not be able to wait for me (kaya ngayon pa lang ipon na kami - for the next 2years ipon pa since feb. 2006 ang target date)...plus i'll be relocating earlier kaya kailangan din magset-aside for a house, furniture, appliances, etc...kaya wise purchase talaga dapat...anyway, thanks, at baka mapaiyak pa ako nito lalo, huhhuhhuhhuh!  :-[  :-[  :-[
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Jun 09, 2004 at 02:00 PM
To those who have auditioned both the MA silver and bronze series on the same set of equipments, would you say the difference would be like night and day? Is the Silver really worth the double price of the bronze?

I, for myself, heard the S6 and it sounds really great, but on audio gears much more expensive than mine.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jun 09, 2004 at 02:11 PM
yes, it's worth the extra cost...malayo ang tunog...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Jun 09, 2004 at 03:02 PM
yes, it's worth the extra cost...malayo ang tunog...

How and in what ways do they deviate?
Btw, I noticed that the bronze series has lots of awards and the silver series has almost nil....I wonder?
The S10 is said to cost P85K+. 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Jun 09, 2004 at 03:07 PM


How and in what ways do they deviate?
Btw, I noticed that the bronze series has lots of awards and the silver series has almost nil....I wonder?
The S10 is said to cost P85K+. 

S1 and B2...S1 has a much smoother midrange compared to a B2, a B2 may carry more bass but the s1 sounds more natural....so I would prefer the S1 over the B2, even if the S1 costs more.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: onedown on Jun 09, 2004 at 03:17 PM

...snip
Btw, I noticed that the bronze series has lots of awards and the silver series has almost nil....I wonder?
...snip

most likely it's because the price was factored in.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Jun 09, 2004 at 03:24 PM


S1 and B2...S1 has a much smoother midrange compared to a B2, a B2 may carry more base but the s1 sounds more natural....so I would prefer the S1 over the B2, even if the S1 costs more.

you'd be surprised - i have owned both the B2 and the S1... the S1 beats the B2 in terms of bass quality and quantity + plus it has smoother mids and cleaner highs :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Jun 09, 2004 at 03:27 PM


you'd be surprised - i have owned both the B2 and the S1... the S1 beats the B2 in terms of bass quality and quantity + plus it has smoother mids and cleaner highs :)


Well I haven't auditioned a fully broken in S1, pahihiramin mo ko?? hehehe jk  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jun 09, 2004 at 03:30 PM
i agree with iceman...yes, it's really worth the extra cost...even the SET amps of hyperaudio are hooked-up with the S1...and using a turntable at that...smoother mids vs. the B2...of course if you want more bass, then S2 is it...if you want full range then S6...thanks! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jun 09, 2004 at 03:35 PM
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it has smoother mids and cleaner highs


Syempre naman yan yun EXtra charge!!..  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jun 09, 2004 at 03:43 PM
yes S1 is good compared with B2.. but the difference is not night/day.. but the price  ::) ... S1 almost doubles the price of a B2.. again it all boils down to the decision of the buyer.. if the sound difference negates the price difference.. IMHO  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Jun 09, 2004 at 09:44 PM
thanks for the inputs. :)

I have some more questions:
1. Does the MA B4 come with foam bungs as a standard ? Has anyone experimented with using them?
2. Any suggestions in tweaking/optimizing the B center? I have calibrated the speakers but I find the dialogue a tad too soft coming from B center when watching dvds. So I have to crank up the volume to -13db and above, almost as if its really hard to drive. Btw, my settings: FL=+6db ,Center=+5db, FR =+4db. 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jun 09, 2004 at 11:15 PM
thanks for the inputs. :)

I have some more questions:
1. Does the MA B4 come with foam bungs as a standard ? Has anyone experimented with using them?

It should have, the says. Got mine out of the box, bro.  If you don't have the bungs, no big deal about this, try using and old pair of socks. Make sure na labhan mo lang pre. Ahehehehehe ;D The front port controls the bass driver and the rear port controls the mid bass driver. My experience, much tighter bass, or is it the other way around. ::)  Really, depends on your listening preference. I myself like it the way it is, uncovered. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jun 10, 2004 at 08:27 AM
number1,

Where did you place your center?? is it ear level?? if not try to tilt it a little towards you ears.. or is your center new?? hehehehe pre break in mo pa konti thats the problem with bronze center when not yet broken in..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jun 10, 2004 at 08:53 AM
wait for your B center to break-in... I almost immediately returned it once I first hooked it up.. bi-wiring would also help if your not that patient..  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Jun 10, 2004 at 10:25 AM
number1,
Where did you place your center?? is it ear level?? if not try to tilt it a little towards you ears.. or is your center new?? hehehehe pre break in mo pa konti thats the problem with bronze center when not yet broken in..

its 6 months old and I think its broken in already. I have used it for at 60hrs+ for dvds and tv. I placed it right under the TV.  :)   
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jun 10, 2004 at 10:55 AM
bro...what receiver are you using??? is it consistent in all softwares that you're using??? 8) sometimes kasi it's software dependent eh...jus a thought...thanks! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Jun 10, 2004 at 11:27 AM
number1,

i kinda noticed that too. the b center may be harder to drive than my b2s. but i think it may be disc dependent also. when watching original dvds, i set fronts and center levels to 0. but when watching pdvds, ive to jack up the center sometimes up to +5 with fronts still at 0.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Jun 10, 2004 at 01:05 PM
bro...what receiver are you using??? is it consistent in all softwares that you're using??? 8) sometimes kasi it's software dependent eh...jus a thought...thanks! 8)
I use the HK 5500. I find that it sounds better when used with ordinary tv shows, but not really with dvds even the original ones.  :) 

number1,

i kinda noticed that too. the b center may be harder to drive than my b2s. but i think it may be disc dependent also. when watching original dvds, i set fronts and center levels to 0. but when watching pdvds, ive to jack up the center sometimes up to +5 with fronts still at 0.

you are right, it became really evident when I watched a pdvd a friend lent me. ;D But still, even watching my collection of original R1s, it is quite soft. Ok, its probably my fault also since I dont watch at "movie-theater" level of volume since i might disturb the neighbors.

================================
I will probably change the bcenter spk wires into the XLO PRO 650F, to match my fronts which have been wired with the XLO also.


Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jun 10, 2004 at 01:08 PM

I use the HK 5500. I find that it sounds better when used with ordinary tv shows, but not really with dvds even the original ones.  :) 



you are right, it became really evident when I watched a pdvd a friend lent me. ;D But still, even watching my collection of original R1s, it is quite soft. Ok, its probably my fault also since I dont watch at "movie-theater" level of volume since i might disturb the neighbors.

================================
I will probably change the bcenter spk wires into the XLO PRO 650F, to match my fronts which have been wired with the XLO also.




your wire/s for the center channel might be the culprit, bro. try using one of the xlos' first before buying another run. would suggest that you go for the er14 for the center. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jun 10, 2004 at 01:28 PM
Number1,

Try mo suggestion ni Cousin skeeter increase the level of the center channel to 3+ to 4+ then yun left and right to 0 lang.. ganyan din gawa ko.. try mo rin set large setting you notice mas fuller the voice than small setting O0.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Jun 10, 2004 at 01:32 PM
I use the HK 5500. I find that it sounds better when used with ordinary tv shows, but not really with dvds even the original ones.  :) 

another culprit could be your digital interconnects, are you using co-axial or optical? since it sounds good with tv programs (meaning the analog connection is used)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Jun 10, 2004 at 03:23 PM
another culprit could be your digital interconnects, are you using co-axial or optical? since it sounds good with tv programs (meaning the analog connection is used)
I connect the dvd player through the coax.
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guys, thanks for the suggestions.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Jun 11, 2004 at 11:12 PM
The MA S6 cost 55K! :o :(
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: emvi_2000 on Jun 11, 2004 at 11:22 PM
how much are s2 speakers? i have s1 right now but the bass seems kinda weak 4 my taste. any other options? ???
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jun 11, 2004 at 11:25 PM
The MA S6 cost 55K! :o :(

mahal naman niyan sir! :o ang alam ko mga 42k to 46k, bro! ::)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Jun 12, 2004 at 09:24 AM
how much are s2 speakers? i have s1 right now but the bass seems kinda weak 4 my taste. any other options? ???

check out the buy & sell section, i think [les] still has his S2 for sale :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Jun 12, 2004 at 09:30 AM

mahal naman niyan sir! :o ang alam ko mga 42k to 46k, bro! ::)

55K less 20% if cash. Ask carlos of watt hi-fi. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jun 12, 2004 at 03:27 PM
how much are s2 speakers? i have s1 right now but the bass seems kinda weak 4 my taste. any other options? ???

iceman's right...contact [Les]...baka available pa...sayang, nahuli ka lang...my S2 is for sale but immediately sold...let me know, we might be able to get additional discounts... 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jun 12, 2004 at 03:28 PM

mahal naman niyan sir! :o ang alam ko mga 42k to 46k, bro! ::)


kim, that's the old price...unless you get the pre-owned...by the way, OT...the tuner is already with Sonny Tuazon...just get in otuch with him...told him that dadaanan mo, bro...thanks! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jun 12, 2004 at 10:21 PM


kim, that's the old price...unless you get the pre-owned...by the way, OT...the tuner is already with Sonny Tuazon...just get in otuch with him...told him that dadaanan mo, bro...thanks! 8)

sir less 20% daw kay chris as confirmed by number1.

OT lang

supes, maraming-maraming salamt sir kakahiya tuloy sa iyo for the hassle, anyway, i owe you one, bro!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jun 12, 2004 at 10:25 PM
no problem bro... hope to "complete" my set-up soon... enjoy your new toy! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jun 13, 2004 at 07:34 AM
hi number1!...any adjustments that you made??? any improvements in your center speakers??? thanks! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Jun 13, 2004 at 09:44 AM
hi superman, I changed my center speaker wires to the XLO VDO ER14. What I did was to pump up the center speaker volume level. But the downside to this is, when listening at loud volume the center naturally gets overemphasized due to its higher volume. I have yet to test it extensively though since I'm presently preoccupied with building a purely audio setup albeit with just an integrated amp so far.  :)

Right now, I'm trying to decide whether to use the B4 or S2 for this setup. The B4 is a match, but I dont know about the S2. Will the bass of the S2 be adequate enough for music listening (mostly jazz, vocals, some r&b, etc..)?

 ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jun 14, 2004 at 10:48 AM
it will be bro...you can't go wrong with the S2...but the B4's bass is "stronger" than the S2...but overall, i'll still recommend the S2... :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jun 15, 2004 at 09:08 AM
it will be bro...you can't go wrong with the S2...but the B4's bass is "stronger" than the S2...but overall, i'll still recommend the S2... :D

Ganda ng S2 pero still go for B4 hehehehe  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Jun 15, 2004 at 09:14 AM
yung S6 sa watt-hifi binili na..pati ung S1  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Jun 15, 2004 at 09:36 AM
yung S6 sa watt-hifi binili na..pati ung S1  :)

I dont know about you guys but i felt quite uncomfortable seeing the tweeter of this particular S6 with its mesh off.   
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jun 15, 2004 at 10:59 AM
bro. number1, madali naman ibalik, naka-magnet lang...just use blu tack...thanks! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Jun 15, 2004 at 11:05 AM
bro. number1, madali naman ibalik, naka-magent lang...just use blu tack...thanks! 8)

I am quite apprehensive doing this after, i think it was sir akyatbundok, who experimented with the broken tweeter of his mordaunt short speaker and ended up denting the tweeter. :)

 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Jun 16, 2004 at 11:48 AM
Browsing through a magazine, I can't help thinking why MA never used the same speaker cones on its B center as the ones used in the B2 or B4 but instead they used the B1's cones.  ??? They should introduce another bronze center that has the speaker cones as the B2 or B4. Btw, the B&W DM603 S3 and the DM LCR600 S3 as well as the KEF Q7 and the Q9c, both use the speaker cones for the fronts as well as the center. 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bravoexo on Jun 16, 2004 at 11:57 AM
Too big perhaps?   ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jun 16, 2004 at 12:08 PM
number1,

Sir no worry same material naman sila size difference lang naman.. :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jun 18, 2004 at 07:04 PM
number1,

Sir no worry same material naman sila size difference lang naman.. :D

cguro mas clear ang tunog kung 6 1/2 yong ginamit na driver..  ::)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jun 18, 2004 at 10:13 PM


cguro mas clear ang tunog kung 6 1/2 yong ginamit na driver..  ::)

Magic Hands J_albert,

Di kaya sobra na sa bigat yun center?? ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Jun 18, 2004 at 11:17 PM
di ba maganda yung bronze center?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Jun 19, 2004 at 07:58 AM
Di kaya sobra na sa bigat yun center?? ;D ;D

hans, what about this one? ;D
(http://www.kef.com/products/reference/images/new_model204c_small.jpg)

di ba maganda yung bronze center?
So far, I haven't been impressed with it (b center). I was really impressed with the B4 and B2 since my previous speakers were bookshelf jvc component speakers and a pc speaker system (cambridge pcworks). I bought it (b center) to match with the B4s.

***************************************

At the risk of being off-topic, what do you think is an alternative to a MA S6/S8 (something within the same budget range)?  :)

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jun 19, 2004 at 05:00 PM
di ba maganda yung bronze center?

maganda naman syempre iba din yong mas malaki mas detail ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jun 24, 2004 at 12:45 PM
Kimpao,

Pre funny heard before that MA B4 sounded upfront but after our mini EB at your house.. hahahaha laidback yun B4 mo...  >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jun 24, 2004 at 12:54 PM
patawa ba sir?. Ahehehehehehe ;D ;D >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jun 24, 2004 at 01:18 PM
Kimpao SenyOR,

Must be the new 1072 that made your B4 laidback... ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Jun 24, 2004 at 01:21 PM
Kimpao SenyOR,

Must be the new 1072 that made your B4 laidback... ;D ;D

ahhh...the 1072, sarap iburn in sa xlo cd yan, sayang wala na yung s6 sa watt hifi.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jun 24, 2004 at 01:38 PM
John,

Wla na yun s6 pero dun pa s1 kaya oks pa rin...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lomi on Jul 12, 2004 at 11:05 AM
what happened to this theard?? parang lumipat na yung mga owners ng MA to different speakers a.  anyways, i'm still breaking in my s6 but i'm not getting the sound that i want.  I'm thinking it's probably the room's acoustics or wrong placement ng speakers.  Don't get me wrong, these speakers really sounds good if you use its full potential, well at least that's what i heard from AudioWorld. 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jul 16, 2004 at 08:35 AM
what happened to this theard?? parang lumipat na yung mga owners ng MA to different speakers a.  anyways, i'm still breaking in my s6 but i'm not getting the sound that i want.  I'm thinking it's probably the room's acoustics or wrong placement ng speakers.  Don't get me wrong, these speakers really sounds good if you use its full potential, well at least that's what i heard from AudioWorld. 

Sir Lomi, MA boys are still there cguro iwas SARS lang hehehhe.. as for your S6 break in lang..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jul 16, 2004 at 08:40 AM
hans is correct!...the MA boys are still alive and kicking...as for me, i have no reason to upgrade at this time considering that i'm an S6 user already...i'd rather upgrade my front-end...or even my tubes and cables...don't worry, you chose the right set of speakers...thanks! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jul 19, 2004 at 10:57 AM
what happened to this theard?? parang lumipat na yung mga owners ng MA to different speakers a.  anyways, i'm still breaking in my s6 but i'm not getting the sound that i want.  I'm thinking it's probably the room's acoustics or wrong placement ng speakers.  Don't get me wrong, these speakers really sounds good if you use its full potential, well at least that's what i heard from AudioWorld. 


di naman lumipat kaya cguro nahimik coz very satify lang ;D ;D Sir congrat sa bagong speaker break in mo kaagad  mas maganda yan ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jul 19, 2004 at 11:55 AM



di naman lumipat kaya cguro nahimik coz very satify lang ;D ;D Sir congrat sa bagong speaker break in mo kaagad  mas maganda yan ;D ;D

sir LOMI,

Tulad ni J_albert.. proud owner ng MA B4.. umiiwas sa SARS hehehhe..



fish fish..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jul 19, 2004 at 01:57 PM
Uy isa na ako diyan sa mga MA afficionados! :D

B4 ko.....................love ko pa rin!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Jul 19, 2004 at 02:08 PM
Syempre love your own... very happy with the sound of my S1's, SET / Push pull they don't disappoint ;D

may secret weapon pa pang disco ;D di ba kimpao?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jul 19, 2004 at 02:11 PM
Ahahahahaha!!!! Alam ko yan sir!  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audioboy on Jul 19, 2004 at 02:12 PM
Syempre love your own... very happy with the sound of my S1's, SET / Push pull they don't disappoint ;D

may secret weapon pa pang disco ;D di ba kimpao?

ano kaya weapon na yan?

REL? :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jul 19, 2004 at 02:20 PM


ano kaya weapon na yan?

REL? :)

Mwehehehehehe!!!!! >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jul 19, 2004 at 03:48 PM
Syempre love your own... very happy with the sound of my S1's, SET / Push pull they don't disappoint ;D

may secret weapon pa pang disco ;D di ba kimpao?

pag disco nakabi amp nang ST70 plus REL ............ :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jul 19, 2004 at 04:10 PM
ako din... love ko B4 ko... tahimik lang dahil ayaw mahawahan ng sars... masyado ang outbreak nyan ngayun dito sa pinoydvd... 1 week lang ang incubation period.. full blown na agad..... :o  :o ala pa din bang naiimbentong vaccine para dito?  ;D  ^-^  8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on Jul 19, 2004 at 04:13 PM
Kilala ko yan...  >:D

may secret weapon pa pang disco ;D di ba kimpao?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jul 20, 2004 at 09:02 AM
Slayer,

Pre meron B4 19k lang daw.. super bargain ito.. good as new its time for a change! >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on Jul 20, 2004 at 10:52 AM
Master Hans,

Bebenta na niya agad? Kaibili lang niya nung nakaraang 2 bwan ah?! Dapat mas mababa sa 19k dahil 19k niya nabili yun eh.  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Jul 20, 2004 at 11:02 AM
Slayer,

Pre meron B4 19k lang daw.. super bargain ito.. good as new its time for a change! >:D >:D

where is it being sold? ???
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jul 20, 2004 at 11:52 AM
Ahahahahahaha!!!!!!! Parang mga "PIRANHA"!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D   Mga SARS........este....sirs, murang mura yun! di pa broken-in!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: positive_noise on Jul 20, 2004 at 07:55 PM
mga bros,

how much ngayon ang b4??

positive-noise.  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jul 21, 2004 at 12:07 PM
positive noise,

Sir abangan mo yun 19k na B4.. fresh na fresh yun balita ko.. >:D >:D >:D for the new price call mo spectra Jim 09176308368..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Jul 21, 2004 at 12:25 PM
Sir abangan mo yun 19k na B4.. fresh na fresh yun balita ko.. >:D >:D >:D

hula ko taga bandang south may-ari nito ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on Jul 21, 2004 at 12:51 PM
Sir,

Sorry... una nako sa pila. ahehehehe...  ;D

positive noise,

Sir abangan mo yun 19k na B4.. fresh na fresh yun balita ko.. >:D >:D >:D for the new price call mo spectra Jim 09176308368..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: positive_noise on Jul 21, 2004 at 01:12 PM
Thanks Bro hans,

pero bakit sa spectra? this is second hand isn't ??? nagbebenta ba sa spectra ng second hand?

positive-noise. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jul 21, 2004 at 01:19 PM
Thanks Bro hans,

pero bakit sa spectra? this is second hand isn't ??? nagbebenta ba sa spectra ng second hand?

positive-noise. ;D

di sir reference point (spectra) mo lang yung binigay ni hans.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jul 21, 2004 at 01:21 PM
positive noise,

What i mean is kung Brand NEW sa spectra sir.. kung second hand meron kasi akong balitang for sale na B4 at 19k daw..  :) try to contact Iceman sya kasi nagtext ng info regards dun sa B4 na preowned..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Jul 21, 2004 at 03:37 PM
HK/MA All the Way!!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jul 22, 2004 at 11:59 AM
HK/MA All the Way!!!!!  ;D

Pre musta na matagal kang nawala sa round table a
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jul 22, 2004 at 07:55 PM
J_albert,

Senyor ikaw ang absent nun last session si Sir James present hehehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: positive_noise on Jul 22, 2004 at 08:16 PM
Thanks Bro Hans & Kimpao;

but it's sad to say but my budget is reserve for now w/ Velodyne CHT10... i believe your in the right track w/ MA and HK all the way! ;)

enjoy!
positive-noise. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jul 23, 2004 at 09:08 AM
Thanks Bro Hans & Kimpao;

but it's sad to say but my budget is reserve for now w/ Velodyne CHT10... i believe your in the right track w/ MA and HK all the way! ;)

enjoy!
positive-noise. ;D

sir mas maganda MA muna like B4 para ka na rin may Sub  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jul 23, 2004 at 09:10 AM
J_albert,

Senyor ikaw ang absent nun last session si Sir James present hehehe

sayang dami kasi trabaho kaya di na ko nakasunod :'( :'(....at kung susunod naman ako 10Pm ako darating e 10:30 lang limit nyo.....Kailan ba mauulit ito?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jul 23, 2004 at 04:18 PM
J_albert,

Sure ikaw pa eh!! kasama ka sa kwela of the square table
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jul 23, 2004 at 04:42 PM
J_albert,

Sure ikaw pa eh!! kasama ka sa kwela of the square table

May gulaman ba bukas? ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jvm on Jul 23, 2004 at 04:56 PM
Slayer,

Pre meron B4 19k lang daw.. super bargain ito.. good as new its time for a change! >:D >:D

Saan to? ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jul 23, 2004 at 05:05 PM


May gulaman ba bukas? ;D ;D ;D

Pwede din senyor... sa Hut ba ulit.. sana pwede ako?? ::) ::)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kid on Jul 23, 2004 at 05:44 PM


Pwede din senyor... sa Hut ba ulit.. sana pwede ako?? ::) ::)

di ka na IDOL kung di ka pwede sa gulaman hihihi


fish po! OT na pala  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jul 23, 2004 at 05:46 PM


di ka na IDOL kung di ka pwede sa gulaman hihihi


fish po! OT na pala  ;D

OT... sir gusto ko na nga i-pass yun IDOL status eh... hirap pala maglaba.. aray ::) ::) ;D ;D tuwing sunday..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kid on Jul 23, 2004 at 05:54 PM


OT... sir gusto ko na nga i-pass yun IDOL status eh... hirap pala maglaba.. aray ::) ::) ;D ;D tuwing sunday..

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D sat lang pala day off mo hahaha

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jul 23, 2004 at 06:00 PM
prend punk_kid,

Pero your my new Idol bago 8.3 mo eh.. >:D >:D >:D pre better use the magic cd for breaking in. ;) ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on Jul 23, 2004 at 06:22 PM
Uy! Hindi ko alam yang magic cd na yan ah?!  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jul 23, 2004 at 07:20 PM
also heard about the B4 for sale...murang-mura lang! 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Jul 24, 2004 at 07:43 AM


Pre musta na matagal kang nawala sa round table a


ok naman sir, di lang ako makabrowse lately dto sa pinoydvd dahil bawal na sa ofis eh....
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: don jose on Jul 27, 2004 at 07:00 PM
guys,
does b4 or b2 sound good driven by a pioneer avr?  ???
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: positive_noise on Aug 05, 2004 at 12:02 PM
mga bro,

any idea how much S6 speaker cost?

thanks,
positive-noise. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Aug 05, 2004 at 12:04 PM
SRP of the S6 is around Php48k...thanks! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: positive_noise on Aug 05, 2004 at 12:28 PM
Thanks Bro Superman. ganda set-up mo nakita ko... ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on Aug 06, 2004 at 11:36 AM
Any discernable difference between the B4 and the S6? I noticed that according to the specs of S6, it can produce ranges of 38hz while the B4 can go lower with 36hz.  Anyhow, if i had the dough, I would get the gold series  :P ::) ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Aug 06, 2004 at 11:39 AM
Thanks Bro Superman. ganda set-up mo nakita ko... ;)

thanks so much for the kind words, bro!...will invite you soon!...thanks! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Aug 06, 2004 at 11:40 AM
Any discernable difference between the B4 and the S6? I noticed that according to the specs of S6, it can produce ranges of 38hz while the B4 can go lower with 36hz.  Anyhow, if i had the dough, I would get the gold series  :P ::) ;D

very discernable difference...but you have to "hear" and "experience" it...let's just say it's like comparing the S1 or S2 vs. the B2...for the price difference, it's worth it!...just my 2-cents...thanks! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Aug 06, 2004 at 09:11 PM


very discernable difference...but you have to "hear" and "experience" it...let's just say it's like comparing the S1 or S2 vs. the B2...for the price difference, it's worth it!...just my 2-cents...thanks! 8)

maganda nyan side by side with B4 para magkaalaman hehehehehe to hear is to believe ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: positive_noise on Aug 12, 2004 at 08:49 PM
mga bro, meron bang bi-wire ang monitor audio bronze series? ;)

Thanks,
positive-noise.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Aug 13, 2004 at 08:29 AM
mga bro, meron bang bi-wire ang monitor audio bronze series? ;)

Thanks,
positive-noise.

Bro alam ko pwede bi-wire.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Aug 13, 2004 at 09:58 AM

Thanks Bro Superman. ganda set-up mo nakita ko... ;)


positive_noise, sent you a PM...thanks! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Aug 13, 2004 at 10:02 AM
mga bro, meron bang bi-wire ang monitor audio bronze series? ;)

Thanks,
positive-noise.

Yup can be bi-wired or even bi-amped

Bro alam ko pwede bi-wire.

Kuya, parang di ka nagkaroon niyan. Ahehehehehehe  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Aug 13, 2004 at 10:41 AM
Senor Kimpao,


Just forgot the spec.. pero yun sound di malimutan.. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kid on Aug 13, 2004 at 11:51 AM

Kuya, parang di ka nagkaroon niyan. Ahehehehehehe  ;D ;D ;D

nalimutan na sa dami ng pinalit  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Aug 13, 2004 at 12:13 PM


nalimutan na sa dami ng pinalit  ;D ;D ;D

Punk_kid,

Di naman sir..  ;D ;D pero naging precious ko din MA dati..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: positive_noise on Aug 13, 2004 at 12:59 PM
Bro Hans,

ano ba pinalit mo sa monitor speaker natin at mukhang interesado ako.. :)


positive-noise. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kid on Aug 13, 2004 at 01:07 PM


Punk_kid,

Di naman sir..  ;D ;D pero naging precious ko din MA dati..

lam naman namin yung lahat yun precious mo  ;D

Bro Hans,

ano ba pinalit mo sa monitor speaker natin at mukhang interesado ako.. :)


positive-noise. ;D

bro, naka wharf pacific Evo30 si masta hans ngayon.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: positive_noise on Aug 13, 2004 at 01:08 PM


positive_noise, sent you a PM...thanks! 8)

Bro Superman,

sent you a pm...


positive-noise. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: positive_noise on Aug 13, 2004 at 01:13 PM

bro, naka wharf pacific Evo30 si masta hans ngayon.


i saw this wharf Evo but haven't got a chance to hear it... ma audition nga and see if i will still wants a Monitor Audio Speaker.

enjoy!
positive-noise. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Aug 13, 2004 at 01:14 PM
Bro Hans,

ano ba pinalit mo sa monitor speaker natin at mukhang interesado ako.. :)


positive-noise. ;D

Wharfedale Pacific Evo 30 pre. :)

punk_kid,

Thanks bro.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Aug 13, 2004 at 01:18 PM

Bro Superman,

sent you a pm...


positive-noise. ;D


thanks, got it!...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Aug 28, 2004 at 09:36 AM
HK/MA All the Way!!!!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Aug 30, 2004 at 11:58 PM
Just recently replaced the non-polar caps to Solen Fast caps on my MA B4 speakers....

(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RgDvAgEV1OhbiIGZ*ZK43Vt0pONa3wFmrJjLsbV5tPw*1HD8ssVYoxxgzl397qvo*ChgRpXT4pYWRaDYPtKCOKES8Dhrt0QUPa39kzUcJ8M/Tweak1.jpg?dc=4675487014853237894)

(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RgDfAgIVE!ng6hSIhHYqxZBsmlZBX5KZXm5Nw07gofmBX*CZ0b5xBHH0TClfMWrWksVr5M5uilGQm6Z0qWI2TKgF18OX4UCI1IQMuMqwTM0/Tweak2.jpg?dc=4675487016927877306)





Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: positive_noise on Aug 31, 2004 at 08:32 AM
Bro s2kov,

any improvement on the freq response??

positive_noise. ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Aug 31, 2004 at 10:05 AM
Noticed the improvement on mids since mas litaw ang vocals nya ngayon....
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Aug 31, 2004 at 10:12 AM
s2kov,

Have you tried changing the internal wire??  :) :) learn from someone that tweaking the wire will also improve clarity and response. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Aug 31, 2004 at 01:54 PM
Not yet.... Planning to do that on the next tweak....


s2kov,

Have you tried changing the internal wire??  :) :) learn from someone that tweaking the wire will also improve clarity and response. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edboy7 on Aug 31, 2004 at 05:15 PM
Noticed the improvement on mids since mas litaw ang vocals nya ngayon....
kinabit mo na pala :)...kailangan pa ba ng breakin dyan? hehe hinay hinay lang sa patugtog ha ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: maglite on Sep 09, 2004 at 11:18 AM
hi, for me di ko yata kayang mag modify sa speaker ko especially with this price range... baka magkamali... hi,hi,hi ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 10, 2004 at 08:04 AM
Noticed the improvement on mids since mas litaw ang vocals nya ngayon....

pre san ka nakabili nang cap ???
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Sep 10, 2004 at 10:23 AM
Bought it online from tubesandmore.com




pre san ka nakabili nang cap ???
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Sep 10, 2004 at 10:25 AM
 ;) ;) ;)


hi, for me di ko yata kayang mag modify sa speaker ko especially with this price range... baka magkamali... hi,hi,hi ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 10, 2004 at 01:18 PM
Bought it online from tubesandmore.com





magkano lahat pati shipping ??
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Sep 10, 2004 at 01:47 PM
C-FSD22-630
CAPACITOR, SOLEN FAST METALIZED POLYPROP, .22 µF @ 630 V
$1.55      6pcs.   $9.30
 
C-FT4D7-250
CAPACITOR, SOLEN FAST METALIZED POLYPROP, 4.7 µF @ 250 V
$3.15     2pcs.   $6.30
 
TOTAL (not including shipping & $2.50 handling): $15.60
 
Shipping charges ($7.00)
Handling charge ($2.50 per order)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 13, 2004 at 01:11 PM
J_albert,

Pre cheap lang yan sa iyo... order na!! make it two para sa Evo ko rin hehehehe ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 13, 2004 at 01:14 PM
J_albert,

Pre cheap lang yan sa iyo... order na!! make it two para sa Evo ko rin hehehehe ;D ;D

cge yong cheap na lang kaso gagamitin ko credit card mo hehehehhe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 13, 2004 at 01:15 PM
J_albert,

Pre cheap lang yan sa iyo... order na!! make it two para sa Evo ko rin hehehehe ;D ;D

hehehehe miss mo na MONITOR AUDIO no hehehehehe  ganda no para kang niyayakap nong sabado hehehehehe uli
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 13, 2004 at 01:19 PM
kaya kim pagpupunta c hans dyan sa inyo ilabas mo na lang yong wharfedale mo hehehehehe >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 13, 2004 at 01:22 PM


cge yong cheap na lang kaso gagamitin ko credit card mo hehehehhe

Naku bro wala ako credit cards.. ;D ;D miss miss pre hindi pero nun narinig ko na Evo eh kalimot ko na yan.. ;) ;D ;) ;D ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Sep 13, 2004 at 01:31 PM
kaya kim pagpupunta c hans dyan sa inyo ilabas mo na lang yong wharfedale mo hehehehehe >:D >:D

mamili ka, cr-10 o cr-40 ang ilalabas ko.  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Sep 13, 2004 at 01:34 PM
go go go jalbert_22... mura lang para sa yo yan...  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 13, 2004 at 01:36 PM


mamili ka, cr-10 o cr-40 ang ilalabas ko.  ;D ;D ;D ;D

kahit ano para di makalimutan ni master yong wharfedale hehehehe baka may pumasok na naman sa utak nyan tayo pa ang maging dahilan baka matulad sa CDP yong EVO >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 13, 2004 at 01:40 PM


kahit ano para di makalimutan ni master yong wharfedale hehehehe baka may pumasok na naman sa utak nyan tayo pa ang maging dahilan baka matulad sa CDP yong EVO >:D >:D

Uy UY hehehehehe shootout??
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 13, 2004 at 01:44 PM


Uy UY hehehehehe shootout??

pwede pero yong kay S2kov ang gamitin para mapakinggan natin bago.....tyak nyan maraming susunod kay andy kapag positive isa na ko
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 13, 2004 at 02:00 PM
J_albert,

Text mo si Andy hehehehe baka pwede?? >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 13, 2004 at 02:06 PM
di ko alam no. nya sana mabasa na lang nya ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Sep 13, 2004 at 02:44 PM
laguna ka din ba?

You can also consider auricap kya lng 2uF lng available kay mickey but you can have 2 caps in parallel to get 4uF, mapapamahal ka nga lng.... Pwede mo din yun try at pwede mo na nman yun magamit as coupling cap.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 13, 2004 at 03:28 PM
laguna ka din ba?

You can also consider auricap kya lng 2uF lng available kay mickey but you can have 2 caps in parallel to get 4uF, mapapamahal ka nga lng.... Pwede mo din yun try at pwede mo na nman yun magamit as coupling cap.
yup taga calamba ako mas maganda kc ung isa lang para isa lang ang pagdadaanan nang signal ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Sep 13, 2004 at 03:58 PM
you have a point there.... try mo din sa AA, i think they are Audience distributor here.... :) :) :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: maglite on Sep 24, 2004 at 02:01 PM
i'm not sure if this is the right trends ??? ano ba babagay na cable para sa B4 Monitor Audio Speaker? bi-wire. ::)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Sep 25, 2004 at 07:15 PM
i'm not sure if this is the right trends ??? ano ba babagay na cable para sa B4 Monitor Audio Speaker? bi-wire. ::)

try using XLO and replace jumper wire  ;) ;D bi wire medyo magastos but kung malaki budget ok din pero konti lang difference  non dalawa  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j3d on Sep 25, 2004 at 10:12 PM
Mga sir ok pa ba ang quality ng MA speakers? may nagsabi sa akin na nag decline na raw since lumipat ang assembly plant nila sa China, isang kabulaanan ba yun?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: zakkaz on Sep 26, 2004 at 01:31 PM
the manufacturing plant of monitor audio is still in malaysia n not china
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j3d on Sep 27, 2004 at 12:39 AM
the manufacturing plant of monitor audio is still in malaysia n not china



oops... i probably heard it wrong. anyways i auditioned the B4 and it's a little too bright for me though it's very good for it's price.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kid on Sep 27, 2004 at 12:19 PM
brightness of speakers may vary depending on the amplifier/receiver and interconnects being matched.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 27, 2004 at 02:18 PM
punk_kid,

Correct ka dyan senor... bright speaker are good match to warm amps and cdp. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kid on Sep 27, 2004 at 02:54 PM
sayo ko lang natutunan yan senyor  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: maglite on Sep 28, 2004 at 06:30 PM


try using XLO and replace jumper wire  ;) ;D bi wire medyo magastos but kung malaki budget ok din pero konti lang difference  non dalawa  ;D ;D ;D

Thanks j_albert. saan ba mayron XLO saka un audience cable ba un ??? para try ko sa MA... ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 28, 2004 at 09:11 PM
maglite,

For XLO cable try mo Hyperaudio or Watt hifi..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Sep 29, 2004 at 07:06 AM
sa watt hi fi meron 2 spools of xlo pro pero yung vdo ubos na pina-reserve na ni kimpao yung last 18feet dahil mas bagay daw with scott and ma b4 combination based on his experience.

i also use xlo er-14 with my ma b4 and amx el-34 tube amp for audio and also with my yammy rxv-440 (b4 and bcenter) for ht.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on Sep 29, 2004 at 10:18 AM
Jetok,

Kaya pala kinakantahan ako dun sa spare kong er-14!  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Sep 29, 2004 at 02:28 PM
Jetok,

Kaya pala kinakantahan ako dun sa spare kong er-14!  ;D

Slayer,

Bakasakali lang na hindi mo na ginagamit sayang!  Mas bumagay kasi sa b4 ko yung vdo compared pro.  >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Oct 12, 2004 at 12:01 PM
ok din po ba ang ecosse cs2.3 para sa b4?  in terms of performace, ano po ba maganda xlo or ecosse?  any idea of the prices ng xlo at ecosse?

thanks,
 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 12, 2004 at 09:23 PM
ok din po ba ang ecosse cs2.3 para sa b4? in terms of performace, ano po ba maganda xlo or ecosse? any idea of the prices ng xlo at ecosse?

thanks,
 :)

Have tried ecosse 2.3 with my B4 and sound is good also heard B4 with XLO pro and VDO14 ok din.. kahit ano speaker ok result sir..

Btw ano amp mo??
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Oct 12, 2004 at 11:36 PM
Try audience cable!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Oct 15, 2004 at 07:30 PM


Have tried ecosse 2.3 with my B4 and sound is good also heard B4 with XLO pro and VDO14 ok din.. kahit ano speaker ok result sir..

Btw ano amp mo??

sir,

thanks for the inputs...  i'm planning to get an hk330...  mga last week of october siguro or first week of november...  sana may sale sa mga weeks na iyon...  :)  :)  :)

thanks,
-mcbry
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: zakkaz on Oct 16, 2004 at 11:22 AM
spectra @ parksquare 1 extends their bpi 0% 6 months for the hk
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lanceloth on Oct 16, 2004 at 02:55 PM
ginoong hans adriane,


If ma sounds ok  and the output is the same using ecosse or xlo or vdo cable, pareho2x ba ang price nila? and kungkahit ano cable ok, gamit na lang ako ng thin wires for Monitor audio. Kc i've research lahat ng mga brand na cnabi mo is isa lang ang distributor. Parang your promoting their products.
 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Oct 16, 2004 at 07:04 PM
ginoong hans adriane,


If ma sounds ok  and the output is the same using ecosse or xlo or vdo cable, pareho2x ba ang price nila? and kungkahit ano cable ok, gamit na lang ako ng thin wires for Monitor audio. Kc i've research lahat ng mga brand na cnabi mo is isa lang ang distributor. Parang your promoting their products.
 

the output of ma (b4 to be specific) using xlo pro, xlo vdo, and ecosse 2.3 are not the same based on my own eperience, let me elaborate,   i initially used ecosse 2.3 when my mas' are new but after 3 months and x-numbers of hours of usage the base became too boomy for my ears and as predicted by my ever reliable guru kimpao. i auditioned both the pro and vdo with my system and the vdo came out the best for my ears (also for kimpao's expert ears). im not saying that the vdo is the best cable among the three with ma, other gears used plays a big factor here and this is just based on my own personal experience and preference.  one more thing, i also used thin wires with ma and the result was also thin sounding (again for my taste). 

sir hans,

promote mo ba produkto ng nasabing distributor ng mga nasabing speaker cable? sino ba ang distributor na tinutukoy?

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: relay_70 on Oct 16, 2004 at 10:48 PM
mga sir magkano po ang monitor audio ngayon? saan po pwede makabili? btw im new here
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Oct 17, 2004 at 12:34 AM
relay_70,

i bought mine at spectra but i suggest you look at the audio-video stores thread.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Oct 17, 2004 at 09:50 AM
ginoong hans adriane,


If ma sounds ok  and the output is the same using ecosse or xlo or vdo cable, pareho2x ba ang price nila? and kungkahit ano cable ok, gamit na lang ako ng thin wires for Monitor audio. Kc i've research lahat ng mga brand na cnabi mo is isa lang ang distributor. Parang your promoting their products.
 

lanceloth

this is just based on my experience, YMMV, but i'll be "brutally" frank about my findings (IMHO). Initially, out of the box, the MA's are harsh sounding aside from being upfront and sibilant.  In order to tame such, i used ecosse 2.3  in order to add the "body" needed to overcome such waterloo. Now as your MA's are starting to break-in, you would notice that the bass would slowly become over powering and that the mids and highs are starting to roll-off.  In other words, unting unting 'nauutal" yung speakers, until such time na when you'll play any jheena lodwick, corrine may or stacey kent track sinisipon or "ngongo" na sila.  >:D That's the time you'll know that you have to switch to another brand.  Lanceloth, it just so happend that the distributor here for ecosse and xlo are one and the same company, "plain old coincidence".  Niether one of us here are trying to sell any cable, buti sana kung may "commissions" from them kaso wala eh. On the contrary, promoting in a sense that it is unconcious, why? we are trying to recommend here and to help new members who are out in the market on what's best based on our experience with different brand but "at the end of the day", it's still one's decision on what to purchase.  :'( ;D

Output of both cables, nahhhhhh................. very different but almost the same price level (ecosse 2.3 and xlo/pro 650. ::) :P   

IMHO, changing to xlo would yield to balanced output to all frequency levels(i.e. bass, mids and highs) to your MA plus  a "laidback" characteristic (parang yung pabder mo yung tumutunog).  ;D  XLO VDO/er-14, will extended your bass frequencies plus tightens your mid bass output, mids will somehow bring-in airyness and bloom, highs are sparkling and tames the MA's metal dome tweeters, hindi masakit sa tenga and hindi bitin yung highs. For the PRO/650, the only difference i found from the er-14 is that it adds more body the mids.  But again these results may vary by using different equipment.     

Overall, am not saying that may pangit o magandang wires but each of them has its own advantage and disadvantage at a certain period of time and the equipment used with them.  ;)
 
Using thin wires, hmmmmm........  ::) ::) Sububkan mo sir, kahit kalahating araw lang, then balikan mo kami (post mo results).  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: relay_70 on Oct 17, 2004 at 05:37 PM
thanks sir jetok....
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Oct 17, 2004 at 11:06 PM
mga sir magkano po ang monitor audio ngayon? saan po pwede makabili? btw im new here

last time i asked around, it was 23k to 25k for the MA B4, MA Center 9 to 11K and 14 to 16k for the MA B2.  :)
you may want to check-out the following shops;

Spectra - Park Square 1
The Home Theater - Salcedo and Legaspi Village
Watt-Hifi - Makati Cinema Square
Audioworld - Banaue, QC

 :) :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 18, 2004 at 12:17 PM
ginoong hans adriane,


If ma sounds ok  and the output is the same using ecosse or xlo or vdo cable, pareho2x ba ang price nila? and kungkahit ano cable ok, gamit na lang ako ng thin wires for Monitor audio. Kc i've research lahat ng mga brand na cnabi mo is isa lang ang distributor. Parang your promoting their products.
 

Bro I'M NOT CONNECTED WITH ANY DISTRIBUTOR OR DEALER OF AUDIO GEARS.. I based my suggestion thru my OWN experienced using MA with this cables..  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Oct 18, 2004 at 12:43 PM
napapagkamalan lang na sosyo si Hans, sa dami ng nagagastos nya sa mga store na yun ;D ;D

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 18, 2004 at 12:53 PM
napapagkamalan lang na sosyo si Hans, sa dami ng nagagastos nya sa mga store na yun ;D ;D



Hehehehe di kaya dealer din sya at di ko na endorsed??  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: odyopayl on Oct 18, 2004 at 01:01 PM
ginoong hans adriane,


If ma sounds ok and the output is the same using ecosse or xlo or vdo cable, pareho2x ba ang price nila? and kungkahit ano cable ok, gamit na lang ako ng thin wires for Monitor audio. Kc i've research lahat ng mga brand na cnabi mo is isa lang ang distributor. Parang your promoting their products.
 

To Mr. Lanceloth:
People on this thread are the same people who help me when i started a serious hobby with Audio. If you only know this people they are willing to disturb & help you when it comes to Audio, they can even let you barrowed or test whatever gear they recommend just to show you the difference.

Maybe you need to know this guys! Honestly they will HELP YOU! If they are recommending some brands, that is tested based on experienced! Fish be with you!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Oct 18, 2004 at 07:18 PM


last time i asked around, it was 23k to 25k for the MA B4, MA Center 9 to 11K and 14 to 16k for the MA B2.  :)
you may want to check-out the following shops;

Spectra - Park Square 1
The Home Theater - Salcedo and Legaspi Village
Watt-Hifi - Makati Cinema Square
Audioworld - Banaue, QC

 :) :)



sir,

pwede din sa architectural audio,  very accomodating sila doon and i'm sure they can give you a good price for the MA's.

 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: odyopayl on Oct 19, 2004 at 09:47 AM
mga sir magkano po ang monitor audio ngayon? saan po pwede makabili? btw im new here
You can also check the post of Superman sa Assorted Buy & sell Forum
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: zakkaz on Oct 19, 2004 at 10:30 AM

You can also check the post of Superman sa Assorted Buy & sell Forum
spectra is still offering bpi 0% 6 months for MA til end of the month
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: odyopayl on Oct 19, 2004 at 04:36 PM
Anybody tried using audience wires for Speakers as replacement for metal Bi-Wire jumper? I've heard excellent reviews from other site?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 20, 2004 at 07:13 AM
IMHO bro odyopayl, audience cables are excellent jumper wires...thanks! 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Oct 20, 2004 at 02:36 PM
sir,

hows the performance of b4 compare to s6? 

thanks,
 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 20, 2004 at 02:46 PM
Superman,

Ma try nga din yan audience sir.. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Oct 20, 2004 at 06:35 PM
mcbry...they are two different animals...we cannot compare them directly...but you may want to try...thanks! 8)

maybe you can ask carlos or elmo of watt hi-fi...thanks again! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Oct 21, 2004 at 08:12 AM
sir,

thank you very much for the suggestion.

regards,
 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: maglite on Oct 21, 2004 at 11:55 AM
mga sir, saan ba available un audience cable para mai try ko for my MA speaker. and how much ???
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: onedown on Oct 21, 2004 at 12:07 PM
maglite, audience products are available at architectural audio.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Oct 21, 2004 at 01:45 PM
oo nga sir, how much po ba ang audience cable? 
alin ba mas maganda performance xlo or audience cable?

thanks,
 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Oct 21, 2004 at 02:27 PM
Audience Cable Ga18: Php 97/ft
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: odyopayl on Oct 21, 2004 at 02:27 PM
oo nga sir, how much po ba ang audience cable?
alin ba mas maganda performance xlo or audience cable?

thanks,
 :)

Hi, for me it depends, no matter how expensive your speaker cable if not match with your system it will not be worth.
Now, Audience cable is available at Arch'l Audio, they are selling them per ft. By the way we're talking about hookup wires here, I've heard some reviews who tried to replace bi-wire jumper on their speakers directly with Audience cable & presto instant tweak with very noticeable improvements. IMHO what more if you replce your speakers internal wiring?

It seems Audience hookup cables are out of stock now!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Oct 21, 2004 at 02:29 PM
Naubos na ng mga piranha! ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 21, 2004 at 03:11 PM
Ha bilis didn't have a chance to audition it.. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Oct 21, 2004 at 03:35 PM
kaya sukatin mo na haba ng existing internal wirings mo para alam mo na kung gaano kahaba bibilhin mo! ;D ;D

cheapest route is the jumper wire, which you only need to have 4" cut per jumper wire! ;) ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Oct 27, 2004 at 10:00 AM
guys,

meron din po bang mga tweaks na pwedeng gawin sa B4 para lalong gumanda performance nito?  let's say i'm using hk330.

thanks,
 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 27, 2004 at 07:57 PM
guys,

meron din po bang mga tweaks na pwedeng gawin sa B4 para lalong gumanda performance nito?  let's say i'm using hk330.

thanks,
 :)

try to contact S2KOV tweak na B4 nya
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Oct 28, 2004 at 10:24 AM
thank you sir  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: positive_noise on Oct 28, 2004 at 02:55 PM


try to contact S2KOV tweak na B4 nya

Bro albert,

what kind of tweak did he do? ;)

enjoy!
positive-noise. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 28, 2004 at 08:10 PM
positive,

Change caps and internal wiring ata...


pero got info kahit internal wiring lang maganda result.. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 28, 2004 at 08:22 PM
positive,

Change caps and internal wiring ata...


pero got info kahit internal wiring lang maganda result.. ;D


anong wire ang ginamit?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Oct 28, 2004 at 08:23 PM
positive,

Change caps and internal wiring ata...


pero got info kahit internal wiring lang maganda result.. ;D

sent u PM
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 28, 2004 at 08:27 PM
J_albert,

pm you fafa.. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kid on Oct 29, 2004 at 09:08 AM
Aba!!!! Biglang nagbulungan ata kayo pa PM din ;D Ay! wala pala kong MA ;D ;D :P
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Oct 29, 2004 at 09:11 AM
pa-pm din nung tweak mga papa.. kaya lang nde ako marunong maghinang e... pwede ba home service mga papa...  ;D  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Oct 29, 2004 at 10:54 AM
To all B4 owners; if you plan to replace the internal wiring, required cable length is 10feet per speaker enclosure. So, total of 20feet for the pair of speaker. :) Mine, only the the jumper wire has been replaced but noticed the improvement. IME
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Oct 29, 2004 at 11:24 AM
pa-pm din nung tweak mga papa.. kaya lang nde ako marunong maghinang e... pwede ba home service mga papa...  ;D  ;)

Seb, long tme no post! Busy ba?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 29, 2004 at 11:29 AM
DOM kimpao,

Nagpapayaman yan.. sir bka madaan ka makati ( daanan mo na yun audience ) hehehe forgot coding pala ako today waaaaaaaaa di pwede sa makati.. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: odyopayl on Oct 29, 2004 at 06:27 PM
DOM kimpao,

Nagpapayaman yan.. sir bka madaan ka makati ( daanan mo na yun audience ) hehehe forgot coding pala ako today waaaaaaaaa di pwede sa makati.. ;D ;D
Better call them first for availability? This wire "selling like a hotcake"
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: odyopayl on Oct 29, 2004 at 06:28 PM
DOM kimpao,

Nagpapayaman yan.. sir bka madaan ka makati ( daanan mo na yun audience ) hehehe forgot coding pala ako today waaaaaaaaa di pwede sa makati.. ;D ;D
Sir Hans lifted na ang CODING Starting today 'till Monday!!!!!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 29, 2004 at 06:33 PM

Sir Hans lifted na ang CODING Starting today 'till Monday!!!!!

Sir bukas ata start di today hehehehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: positive_noise on Oct 29, 2004 at 08:16 PM
positive,

Change caps and internal wiring ata...


pero got info kahit internal wiring lang maganda result.. ;D

bro hans,

pa pm naman ako ng info... ;)

thanks,
positive-noise. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Oct 29, 2004 at 08:53 PM
sir hans,

pa pm din po ng info regarding internal wiring para lalong gumanda result ng b4.

thanks,
 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 30, 2004 at 07:10 AM
sir hans,

pa pm din po ng info regarding internal wiring para lalong gumanda result ng b4.

thanks,
 :)

Bro kindly pm s2kov i think he already done the tweak with his B4..

Happy tweaking.. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Nov 01, 2004 at 09:42 AM
pa-pm din nung tweak mga papa.. kaya lang nde ako marunong maghinang e... pwede ba home service mga papa...  ;D  ;)

hehehe ttotal malapit lang c kim sa inyo kay kim mo pagawa magaling manghinang yan hehehehe lahat hihinangin nyan
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Nov 01, 2004 at 09:45 AM
To all B4 owners; if you plan to replace the internal wiring, required cable length is 10feet per speaker enclosure. So, total of 20feet for the pair of speaker. :) Mine, only the the jumper wire has been replaced but noticed the improvement. IME

20 feet times 97 = 1940 pesos din whaaaaaaaa SARS attack at ang epekto happy listening naman at yon ang di nabibili
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Nov 02, 2004 at 09:58 AM
guys,

mga ilang oras ba break in ng B4?

btw, thank you very much to architectural audio (esp to chad) for their excellent service  :)... more power guys.

cheers.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audioworld on Nov 02, 2004 at 10:43 AM
Monitor Audio "As close as it gets"
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Bronze Series

B1
(http://www.monitoraudio.com/img/bronze/b1.gif)
Technical Specifications Frequency Response 55Hz-22KHz Sensitivity (1W@1m) 88dB Nominal Impedance (Ohms) 6 Power Handling RMS (W) 70 Drive Unit Complement 1 x 5.5" MMP® MK2 Bass mid-range 1 x 25mm Gold Dome C-CAM® tweeter Cabinet Design Rear ported, bass reflex Product Exernal Dimensions cm (inch) 26H x 16.5W x 18D (10 1/4" x 6 1/2" x 7") Weight (packaged) Kg (lb) 9.5 (21) Finishes Black Ash, Rosemah or Beech vinyl with Black Grille

B2
(http://www.monitoraudio.com/img/bronze/b2.gif)
Technical Specifications Frequency Response 42Hz-22KHz Sensitivity (1W@1m) 90dB Nominal Impedance (Ohms) 6 Power Handling RMS (W) 100 Drive Unit Complement 1 x 6.5" MMP® MK2 Bass mid-range 1 x 25mm Gold Dome C-CAM® tweeter Cabinet Design Front ported, bass reflex Product Exernal Dimensions cm (inch) 35H x 18.5W x 25D (13 3/4" x 7 1/4" x 10") Weight (packaged) Kg (lb) 13.5 (30) Finishes Black Ash, Rosemah or Beech vinyl with Black Grille

B4
(http://www.monitoraudio.com/img/bronze/b4.gif)
Technical Specifications Frequency Response 36Hz-22KHz Sensitivity (1W@1m) 91dB Nominal Impedance (Ohms) 6 Power Handling RMS (W) 150 Drive Unit Complement 1 x 6.5" MMP® MK2 Bass 1 x 6.5" MMP® MK2 Bass mid-range 1 x 25mm Gold Dome C-CAM® tweeter Cabinet Design Front & rear ported, bass reflex Product Exernal Dimensions cm(inch) 85H x 18.5W x 25.5D (33 1/2" x 7 1/4" x 10") Weight (packaged) Kg (lb) 18 (40) Finishes Black Ash, Rosemah or Beech vinyl with Black Grille

B Center
(http://www.monitoraudio.com/img/bronze/Bronzece.gif)
Technical Specifications Frequency Response 60Hz-22KHz Sensitivity (1W@1m) 91dB Nominal Impedance (Ohms) 8 Power Handling RMS (W) 120 Drive Unit Complement 2 x 5.5" MMP® MK2 Bass mid-range 1 x 25mm Gold Dome C-CAM® tweeter Cabinet Design Sealed Cabinet Product Exernal Dimensions cm (inch) 16.4H x 46W x 16.3D (6 1/2" x 18" x 6 1/2") Weight (packaged) Kg (lb) 8 (18) Finishes Black Ash, Rosemah or Beech vinyl with Black Grille

BFX
(http://www.monitoraudio.com/img/bronze/BFX1.gif)
Technical Specifications Frequency Response 65 Hz-22 KHz (in room –3dB) Impedance 6 Ohms Nominal Sensitivity 88 dB (1W&1M) Power handling 80 Watts (R.M.S) Driver Complement 1 x 5” MMP II bass/midrange driver 2 x 25mm Gold dome C-CAM tweeter External Dimensions: 290 wide x 285 high x 130 deep (mm) 11.4” wide x 11.2” high x 5.1” deep (inch) Weight 4 Kg/ 8.8 lb (each) 9 Kg/ 19.8lb (packed pair) Finishes:  Black and white
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Nov 02, 2004 at 10:49 AM


hehehe ttotal malapit lang c kim sa inyo kay kim mo pagawa magaling manghinang yan hehehehe lahat hihinangin nyan

ot.. oks yan.... nasubukan mo na ba to pre....  ;D  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 02, 2004 at 02:01 PM
Sebman,

Di pa nya nasubokan hehehhee.. lakas lang manghawa ng SARS yan.. pero According to S2kov clearly improve yun B4 nya... very very clear!!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Nov 02, 2004 at 02:06 PM


hehehe ttotal malapit lang c kim sa inyo kay kim mo pagawa magaling manghinang yan hehehehe lahat hihinangin nyan

Oo ba! Pang yosi lang, ok na sa akin! Malakas yan si pareng sebman, yan pa.  :D :o

Seb, ano ok ba sa iyo? Sanay ako huminang ng bakal yun nga lang acetylin at oxygen (lalo na sa welding machine) ang gagamintin ko.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Nov 02, 2004 at 02:10 PM


Oo ba! Pang yosi lang, ok na sa akin! Malakas yan si pareng sebman, yan pa.  :D :o

Seb, ano ok ba sa iyo? Sanay ako huminang ng bakal yun nga lang acetylin at oxygen (lalo na sa welding machine) ang gagamintin ko.  ;D ;D ;D

pre oks yan... tutal nde pa break-in yung B4 ko... pwede din bang magdala ka din ng chainsaw... para mabilis and break-in...  ;D break into 2 equal parts ha.. hehhehehe  ;D  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Nov 02, 2004 at 02:17 PM
sir,

tanong lang po... mga ilang oras ba dapat ang break in ng b4?

thanks,
 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 02, 2004 at 02:19 PM
sir,

tanong lang po... mga ilang oras ba dapat ang break in ng b4?

thanks,
 :)

150 to 200 hours pre.. yun initial 50 hours mo moderate volume lang tapos nun pwede na malakas lakas.. wag lang party level pre.. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Nov 02, 2004 at 02:22 PM
sir,

tanong lang po... mga ilang oras ba dapat ang break in ng b4?

thanks,
 :)

Average of about 150 hrs or so, since this would depend on your usage. :D mcbry are these brand new or preowned?  If new, better to use ecosse wires for breaking in then change to xlo once the mids become muddy.  :)  just a suggestion.  :)

Took me 1 1/2 months for my MA to fully break-in.  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Nov 02, 2004 at 03:18 PM
wow! ang tagal din pala ng break in nito sir kimpao ???...

sir, this unit is brand new... actually i'm using xlo er14 wires... any tips sir paano i-break in ng maganda ang b4?  i'm using hk330.

thanks you very much for the suggestion.

cheers,
 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: t_s_o_n_g on Nov 02, 2004 at 04:01 PM
Nako! tagal pala ang break in nito. Unahan nalang tayo mcbry...

Tamang-tama, Audio Pro muna na cable gamit ko. Pag na broke in na tsaka bili ng XLO...  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 02, 2004 at 05:20 PM
wow! ang tagal din pala ng break in nito sir kimpao ???...

sir, this unit is brand new... actually i'm using xlo er14 wires... any tips sir paano i-break in ng maganda ang b4?  i'm using hk330.

thanks you very much for the suggestion.

cheers,
 :)

Gamitin mo lang daily pwede na yan..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Nov 02, 2004 at 09:00 PM
gamitin ko na nga lang daily para mabilis ma break in ang b4 ko  :)

maraming salamat sir hans for the suggestion

 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Nov 02, 2004 at 11:07 PM
gamitin ko na nga lang daily para mabilis ma break in ang b4 ko  :)

maraming salamat sir hans for the suggestion

 :)

Yup that's what i also did. para tipid ka rin sa kuryente.  ;D BTW, you might want to replace the stock jumpers with XLO also. All you need to do is cut a small length from your existing speaker wires, around 3 to 4 inches for each speaker, then strip both ends and replace those stock jumpers.  ;)  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Control on Nov 03, 2004 at 07:43 AM


Yup that's what i also did. para tipid ka rin sa kuryente.  ;D BTW, you might want to replace the stock jumpers with XLO also. All you need to do is cut a small length from your existing speaker wires, around 3 to 4 inches for each speaker, then strip both ends and replace those stock jumpers.  ;)  :)

Sir Kimpao, dagdag ko lang ha...

1 foot of XLO Pro = P200
XLO Spade          = P150 (You will need a pair of these per jumper kung gusto mong naka-terminate yung dulo)

Sir kimpao, pina-terminate mo ba yung mga ends ng jumpers mo?  ???  ;D

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: odyopayl on Nov 03, 2004 at 09:13 AM
I believe break-in of speakers requires time! You need patience, just listen to it approximately 4 hour a day untill you complete the required burn-in process. It's a mechanical break-in Slowly but surely!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Nov 03, 2004 at 11:35 AM


Sir Kimpao, dagdag ko lang ha...

1 foot of XLO Pro = P200
XLO Spade          = P150 (You will need a pair of these per jumper kung gusto mong naka-terminate yung dulo)

Sir kimpao, pina-terminate mo ba yung mga ends ng jumpers mo?  ???  ;D



OK din yan sir kaso mas magastos.  ;D Mas ok pag bare wire.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Nov 03, 2004 at 11:47 AM


Yup that's what i also did. para tipid ka rin sa kuryente.  ;D BTW, you might want to replace the stock jumpers with XLO also. All you need to do is cut a small length from your existing speaker wires, around 3 to 4 inches for each speaker, then strip both ends and replace those stock jumpers.  ;)  :)

sir, napalitan na po yung stock jumper wires.  audience wire yung pinalit courtesy of architectural audio (thanks to chad)  ;D.  thank you very much for the suggestions sir kimpao.  my b4 still has a long way to go para ma break in. mga 16 hrs palang kasi  ang gamit ;D.  pero tama nga din si sir odyopayl, kailangan talaga ng patience during break in process... slowly but surely kailangan.   :)  :)  :)

thanks again mga sir for the help.

 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: positive_noise on Nov 03, 2004 at 08:42 PM
Bro mcbry/tsong;

ang gaganda naman ng mga set-up ninyo na kakainggit... ;)

enjoy!
positive-noise. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: t_s_o_n_g on Nov 04, 2004 at 12:43 PM
Ano ba ang magandang pang jumper... audience or XLO???
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: odyopayl on Nov 04, 2004 at 12:48 PM
Ano ba ang magandang pang jumper... audience or XLO???
I think pareho lang yan! Wala pa 2 inches ang length nyan, better than stock solid strips. (IMHO)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 05, 2004 at 09:14 AM
Ano ba ang magandang pang jumper... audience or XLO???

I'll go for audience for jumper.. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Control on Nov 05, 2004 at 11:44 AM


I'll go for audience for jumper.. :)

Sir, Mas mura ba ang Audience kaysa sa XLO Pro?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 05, 2004 at 01:40 PM
tindi ng mga monicker ah...sisidlawa and pasokgubat... :D

pang seiko films ang dating ah! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Nov 05, 2004 at 02:13 PM


Sir, Mas mura ba ang Audience kaysa sa XLO Pro?

sir, mas mura yata ang audience kaysa xlo pro.

audience around 95/ft... xlo pro around 195/ft

 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 05, 2004 at 02:57 PM
tindi ng mga monicker ah...sisidlawa and pasokgubat... :D

pang seiko films ang dating ah! :D

Inspired kami kay Akyatbundok...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Control on Nov 05, 2004 at 03:38 PM


sir, mas mura yata ang audience kaysa xlo pro.

audience around 95/ft... xlo pro around 195/ft

 :)

Thank you sir..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: t_s_o_n_g on Nov 05, 2004 at 04:18 PM
Does anybody hear used onkyo receivers to drive their B4? How's the performance compared to HK/B4 combi? ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: positive_noise on Nov 05, 2004 at 08:23 PM
Bro Tsong,

Your considering Onkyo... bakit bitin kaba sa power ng HK! ;D

enjoy!
positive-noise. ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: t_s_o_n_g on Nov 12, 2004 at 04:33 PM
Hi,

Need help here. I am looking for a pair of surround speaker to match with my B4 and B center. I'm thinking to buy the wharf 8.1. Will this speaker match? I'm using an HK130...

Thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 12, 2004 at 04:40 PM
Hi,

Need help here. I am looking for a pair of surround speaker to match with my B4 and B center. I'm thinking to buy the wharf 8.1. Will this speaker match? I'm using an HK130...

Thanks

Bro if for HT purpose any brand speaker pwede since for surround lang yan pero if you plan to venture to multi channel audio da best ang same brand for match timbre..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Nov 12, 2004 at 05:24 PM
bro t_s_o_n_g,

this means na mag b2 kana para your system can maximize its performance on ht and multi channel audio.

tamang tama ang 13th pay bonus para dito  >:D  >:D

cheers,
 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 12, 2004 at 05:56 PM
bro t_s_o_n_g,

this means na mag b2 kana para your system can maximize its performance on ht and multi channel audio.

tamang tama ang 13th pay bonus para dito  >:D  >:D

cheers,
 :)

Ayos na ayos pala tsong at dami dami moolahs christmas bonus and 13th month..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: t_s_o_n_g on Nov 12, 2004 at 11:28 PM
Thanks for the info guys. I think I would go to Wharf 8.1 for my surround. I'm more on HT and most prefered to listen music in stereo mode... ang mahal kasi ng DVD-audio. ;D Huh! ubos naman pera...  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 14, 2004 at 09:24 AM
if your planning to buy b2, maybe we can reach a deal, i have the b2 (black) and its in very good condition...  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Nov 14, 2004 at 08:43 PM
if your planning to buy b2, maybe we can reach a deal, i have the b2 (black) and its in very good condition...  ;D

i smell upgrade bibitaw na rin sa monitor audio  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: t_s_o_n_g on Nov 14, 2004 at 09:21 PM
if your planning to buy b2, maybe we can reach a deal, i have the b2 (black) and its in very good condition...  ;D

Hi james16,

Send you PM...

cheers!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Nov 17, 2004 at 09:48 AM
sir t_s_o_n_g ,

bili bili na  >:D  >:D

tamang tama yang b2 para sa multi channel music  ;D

hk/ma all the way  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 17, 2004 at 01:35 PM
sir t_s_o_n_g ,

bili bili na  >:D  >:D

tamang tama yang b2 para sa multi channel music  ;D

hk/ma all the way  ;D


Uy da best yan match lahat... very good for Multi channel audio. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 17, 2004 at 08:38 PM



Uy da best yan match lahat... very good for Multi channel audio. ;D

hehehehe ayos na ayos yan set-up mo!!!!  >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 18, 2004 at 11:58 PM


i smell upgrade bibitaw na rin sa monitor audio  ;D ;D

well, tignan na lang natin....  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bumblebee on Nov 19, 2004 at 11:52 AM
mga sirs,

your inputs are much appreciated.

why ma over ae?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Nov 19, 2004 at 11:56 AM


well, tignan na lang natin....  ;D ;D ;D
ongi sir! ba't nga ba tumatanda ka ng paurong.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 19, 2004 at 11:39 PM

ongi sir! ba't nga ba tumatanda ka ng paurong.  ;D ;D ;D

wala lang, trip lang po.... hehehehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Nov 22, 2004 at 09:29 AM
sir t_s_o_n_g,

congrats on your new b2.  maganda na pang multi channel set-up mo.   :)

hk/ma all the way  ;D

cheers,
 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 22, 2004 at 05:42 PM
sir t_s_o_n_g,

congrats on your new b2.  maganda na pang multi channel set-up mo.   :)

hk/ma all the way  ;D

cheers,
 :)


t_s_o_n_g,

congrats on your b2, i'm sure enjoy kas sa set-up mo ngayon, ready for mutli-channel set-up, heheheh  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Nov 22, 2004 at 08:55 PM

ongi sir! ba't nga ba tumatanda ka ng paurong.  ;D ;D ;D

ongi nga siya nag simula tapos mang iiwan sa ere hehehehehe ;D ;D ;D ;D salawasaw...................sabi nga babalik ka rin hehehehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 22, 2004 at 09:17 PM


ongi nga siya nag simula tapos mang iiwan sa ere hehehehehe ;D ;D ;D ;D salawasaw...................sabi nga babalik ka rin hehehehe

heheheh, di naman noh!!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Nov 22, 2004 at 10:05 PM


heheheh, di naman noh!!!  ;D ;D ;D


e bat ka nagbago ??????? ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 23, 2004 at 07:11 PM



e bat ka nagbago ??????? ::) ::) ::)

SARS po kasi.... ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Nov 23, 2004 at 08:13 PM


SARS po kasi.... ::) ::) ::)

e di tuloy na sa sat? ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Control on Nov 24, 2004 at 09:41 AM


e di tuloy na sa sat? ;D ;D

Tuloy na yan Sir..  >:D One of the main events yun.  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Nov 24, 2004 at 07:53 PM


Tuloy na yan Sir..  >:D One of the main events yun.  ;D

welll, basta meron sundo at hatid heheheh  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Control on Nov 25, 2004 at 06:23 AM


welll, basta meron sundo at hatid heheheh  ;D

kOya, sundo at hatid daw para madala nya yung mga gears nya...  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: garee on Nov 25, 2004 at 09:18 AM
saan ba ang session? pwede ba pumunta kahit walang dalang gears? open to all po ba ang event?

just want to appreciate your set-up and at the same time na rin mainggit at maglaway  ;D and at the end of the day come home thinking/dreaming , some day it will be on my video room  >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Nov 25, 2004 at 09:23 AM
cgurado ka :o walang sisihan ha when SARS bites you ;D nde ka patatahimikin nyan after the session!



saan ba ang session? pwede ba pumunta kahit walang dalang gears? open to all po ba ang event?

just want to appreciate your set-up and at the same time na rin mainggit at maglaway  ;D and at the end of the day come home thinking/dreaming , some day it will be on my video room  >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: garee on Nov 25, 2004 at 10:35 AM
cgurado ka :o walang sisihan ha when SARS bites you ;D nde ka patatahimikin nyan after the session!

ganun po ba  :o hmm...a moment of silence will be appropriate at this time .....
sa pagbabasa pa lang ng thread at pag tingin sa pictures ng mga setups nyo walang araw na hindi ako bumisita dito sa forum, except for weekends..family time  :)
san po ba nagaganap ito? my location is novaliches, qc

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Nov 25, 2004 at 10:38 AM
Please refer to this link:

http://www.pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=30584.240



ganun po ba  :o hmm...a moment of silence will be appropriate at this time .....
sa pagbabasa pa lang ng thread at pag tingin sa pictures ng mga setups nyo walang araw na hindi ako bumisita dito sa forum, except for weekends..family time  :)
san po ba nagaganap ito? my location is novaliches, qc


Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jgl on Dec 13, 2004 at 01:09 PM
Is anyone familiar with how these compare to the Usher X-series bookshelf speakers?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Dec 15, 2004 at 07:54 PM
Is anyone familiar with how these compare to the Usher X-series bookshelf speakers?
\

james review daw sa dalawa  :D :D :D

try mo c james16 coz parehong owner nang MA at Usher na bookshelve
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Dec 15, 2004 at 07:55 PM

\

james review daw sa dalawa  :D :D :D

try mo c james16 coz parehong owner nang MA at Usher na bookshelve

hhehehe, sir j_albert, di po x-series ang gamit ko po... medyo mataas yun...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Dec 15, 2004 at 07:56 PM


hhehehe, sir j_albert, di po x-series ang gamit ko po... medyo mataas yun...

review na rin kahit konti  :D ;) ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Dec 15, 2004 at 07:59 PM


review na rin kahit konti  :D ;) ;)

san ko dapat ilagay yung review, kasi nde magkatapat na modelo yung nakuha ko eh....
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Dec 15, 2004 at 08:00 PM


san ko dapat ilagay yung review, kasi nde magkatapat na modelo yung nakuha ko eh....

kaw naman pati pa yan pinoproblema mo sa wharfdale mo lagay  >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Dec 15, 2004 at 08:03 PM
oo nga bro, review naman dyan  ;D

hindi ba same category ang usher mo sa ma mo dati? 

 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Dec 15, 2004 at 08:04 PM
oo nga bro, review naman dyan  ;D

hindi ba same category ang usher mo sa ma mo dati? 

 :)

nde eh, mas mataas yung usher ko, 8" yung woofer.... definitely better sa bass....
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Dec 15, 2004 at 08:22 PM
oo nga pala big brother ng s520 yung sayo  ;D 
definitely better sa bass nga yan

enjoy,
 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 16, 2004 at 08:35 AM


nde eh, mas mataas yung usher ko, 8" yung woofer.... definitely better sa bass....

OO nga sino ba mas ok MA o Usher?? ;) ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Control on Dec 16, 2004 at 09:13 AM


OO nga sino ba mas ok MA o Usher?? ;) ;) ;D ;D

Naku Sir...mahabang session yan pag nagkataon  ;D >:D :o
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Dec 16, 2004 at 04:07 PM


OO nga sino ba mas ok MA o Usher?? ;) ;) ;D ;D

nde ko pa alam....  ::)

medyo ot, better compare b2 dun sa 9801....

the results then.... alam nyo na nangyare....

pero results sa speakers ko ngayon, di ko pa alam....
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Control on Dec 17, 2004 at 10:01 AM


nde ko pa alam....  ::)

medyo ot, better compare b2 dun sa 9801....

the results then.... alam nyo na nangyare....

pero results sa speakers ko ngayon, di ko pa alam....

Hmm...that's a result to see sir....lalo na ngayon at fully break-in na yang baby mo  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Dec 26, 2004 at 12:48 AM
Mukhang quiet itong mga MA guys!!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 26, 2004 at 11:05 AM
Mukhang quiet itong mga MA guys!!!!!  ;D

James,

MA all the way!!!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: p.dividdy2 on Dec 26, 2004 at 12:13 PM
shhh!

dont disturb us..

we're all listening to our MA's...  8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Dec 28, 2004 at 05:38 PM
shhh!

dont disturb us..

we're all listening to our MA's...  8)

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Dec 28, 2004 at 05:47 PM
tahimik nga mukhang kuntentong kuntento sa mg mas' nila. O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Dec 28, 2004 at 05:49 PM
;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 30, 2004 at 11:39 PM
am now regretting i bought ma b2s :(





i shoudve bought b4s  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Jan 02, 2005 at 04:22 AM
am now regretting i bought ma b2s :(





i shoudve bought b4s  ;)



bakit naman pinsan ayaw mo sa b2????
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Jan 03, 2005 at 12:45 AM
hehe, i lacked patience to save up for the b4 kasi eh. no problem with the b2, but still i wish id gotten the b4 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 03, 2005 at 12:50 PM
hehe, i lacked patience to save up for the b4 kasi eh. no problem with the b2, but still i wish id gotten the b4 :)

oks lang yan... d gawin mong surrounds na lang yung b2..  ;D  :D get the B4 for fronts.....  >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: p.dividdy2 on Jan 03, 2005 at 04:04 PM
or you can get a sub..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Jan 03, 2005 at 07:01 PM
oks lang yan... d gawin mong surrounds na lang yung b2..  ;D  :D get the B4 for fronts.....  >:D

tama ka sir,  gawin surrounds nalang ang b2 para ready na sa multichannel audio   ;D   >:D   ;D

ma all the way

 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 04, 2005 at 07:36 AM
am now regretting i bought ma b2s :(





i shoudve bought b4s  ;)


Pinsan,

Baliktad kayo ni J_albert minsan naman miss nya B2 compare sa B4 hehehehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 04, 2005 at 07:50 AM
Pinsan,

Baliktad kayo ni J_albert minsan naman miss nya B2 compare sa B4 hehehehe

depende kc sa music na pinakikinggan ko .................minsan kc hinahanap ko imaging ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D but very satisfied naman ako sa B4 hehehe ......................bakit kuyang misss na miss na miss mo na B4  >:D >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 04, 2005 at 08:02 AM
depende kc sa music na pinakikinggan ko .................minsan kc hinahanap ko imaging ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D but very satisfied naman ako sa B4 hehehe ......................bakit kuyang misss na miss na miss mo na B4  >:D >:D >:D >:D

Miss? hmmm labo ata yan. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 04, 2005 at 08:05 AM
Miss? hmmm labo ata yan. ;D ;D

ganyan talaga nasa huli pagsisisi ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kid on Jan 04, 2005 at 12:35 PM
j_albert, pwede daw i-buy back yang b4 mo  >:D ;D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Jan 04, 2005 at 12:49 PM
punk kid, napatawa ko sa hirit mo.  ;D  ;D  ;D

sir hans, ikaw na naman nakita.  ;D >:D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 04, 2005 at 12:50 PM
j_albert, pwede daw i-buy back yang b4 mo  >:D ;D >:D

pwede 25K laang ;D >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kid on Jan 04, 2005 at 12:58 PM
Wow! Guys, this is a great deal  >:D :P fishing  ;)

Jetok,

si j_albert nagsimula  ;D  :P  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 04, 2005 at 01:11 PM
Langya Bong, tinubuan mo pa. Di nga nag-depriciate yung value, nag-appreciate pa! :o ;D ;D Ano yan NOS Tubes.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 04, 2005 at 01:21 PM
parang NOS tube yan n vintage amp a... habang naluluma.. nagmamahal....  ;D  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kid on Jan 04, 2005 at 01:56 PM
Ika nga.... habang tumatagal... lalong sumasarap... este gaganda tunog  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 04, 2005 at 02:09 PM
j_albert, pwede daw i-buy back yang b4 mo  >:D ;D >:D

75% off the price kunin ko na..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kid on Jan 04, 2005 at 02:27 PM
Ayan! nag offer na si Master Hans...  :o
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 04, 2005 at 02:32 PM
75% off the price kunin ko na..

kung 75% off..... 6250 na lang babayaran mo master hans.... good deal na nga.. benta mo na j_albert22...   ;D  >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 04, 2005 at 02:37 PM
kung 75% off..... 6250 na lang babayaran mo master hans.... good deal na nga.. benta mo na j_albert22...   ;D  >:D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D pang 5110 na lang yan. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 04, 2005 at 02:39 PM
punk kid, napatawa ko sa hirit mo.  ;D  ;D  ;D

sir hans, ikaw na naman nakita.  ;D >:D ;D

OO nga di pa kasi naririnig yun pinalit ko dyan sa speaker nya hehehehe.. SHOOTOUT!!!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kid on Jan 04, 2005 at 02:47 PM
SHOOT-OUT!
[/b][/glow]
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Jan 04, 2005 at 03:09 PM
OO nga di pa kasi naririnig yun pinalit ko dyan sa speaker nya hehehehe.. SHOOTOUT!!!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

ayan naghahamon na si kuya.... shootout na sa break-in nang speaker ni kuya...  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 04, 2005 at 03:22 PM
ayan naghahamon na si kuya.... shootout na sa break-in nang speaker ni kuya...  :D

Teka teka mukhang mas break in na ata yun B4 nya ha.. :( :o :o :o ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kid on Jan 04, 2005 at 03:40 PM
Hans,

Gamitan mo ng SAPATOS.... laban yun  ;D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Jan 04, 2005 at 09:43 PM
matinding labanan ito ah.....  ;D

abangan.....
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 05, 2005 at 03:33 PM
Langya Bong, tinubuan mo pa. Di nga nag-depriciate yung value, nag-appreciate pa! :o ;D ;D Ano yan NOS Tubes.  ;D ;D

hehehehe ganon talaga pag precious  >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 05, 2005 at 03:35 PM
Teka teka mukhang mas break in na ata yun B4 nya ha.. :( :o :o :o ;D ;D

o bakit nagbago isip hehehehehe naghahamon tapos aatras hehehehehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Jan 05, 2005 at 09:56 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D pang 5110 na lang yan. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

sir ako naka nokia5110 na lang para makabili ng preamp para sa tt, amp, at b4 (para d ot). :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gren on Jan 07, 2005 at 02:32 PM
Has anybody tried the MA FB 210 subwoofer? It costs as much as a REL q150e and i'm looking to hear feedback on it. Haven't heard it myself.

Similarly, anybody have suggestions regarding subwoofers to be used to a MA Bronze setup? I've yet to complete my set after almots a year of waiting.  I'm looking to complete it soon.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Jan 07, 2005 at 06:30 PM
don't have idea on the MA FB 210 subwoofer.  if you're more into ht, imho a velodyne cht10 is a good pair to your ma bronze set-up. 

 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: t_s_o_n_g on Jan 27, 2005 at 02:27 PM
mcbry, kamusta na MA b4 natin? well broke-in na ba? kailan ang audition uli?... ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Jan 27, 2005 at 02:52 PM
bro t_s_o_n_g,

hindi pa nga rin masyadong na break-in yung B4 ko... medyo busy kasi sa trabaho ngayon  ;D... weekend ko lang nagagamit ng husto ang B4 ko  :'(...   distorbo talaga ang trabaho nato sa bisyo natin  ;D  ;D  ;D

musta na pala ang MA mo?  sa inyo naman tayo mag audition para marinig din namin ang multichannel mong MA  :).

cheers,
 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: t_s_o_n_g on Jan 27, 2005 at 02:55 PM
walang problema! sched natin yan. parinig ko sayo kung ga-ano kalakas ang B4 at -5dB ng HK130...  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: torque on Feb 03, 2005 at 06:33 PM
t_s_o_n_g,
pwede bang isabay sa lunch-out ang audition sa inyo  >:D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Feb 03, 2005 at 07:53 PM
mas lalong gaganda ang tunog ng B4 mo bro t_s_o_n_g pag may kasamang lunch sa inyo  ;D  ;D  ;D

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lucky7 on Feb 13, 2005 at 01:18 PM
MA B2 owners,

Tanong lang po ng brand ng speaker cable for B2 para maging smooth at ma lessen ng konti yung high.

Salamat
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 14, 2005 at 10:42 AM
MA B2 owners,

Tanong lang po ng brand ng speaker cable for B2 para maging smooth at ma lessen ng konti yung high.

Salamat

Bro try mo eccose 2.3. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: av_phile1 on Feb 14, 2005 at 11:24 AM
A high inductance or capacitance cable would lessen the highs.  Some expensive cables that can cost twice that of your speakers on even small runs would. 

If you perceive brillance in your speakers, the room accoustics is often the FIRST suspect.  Not the cables.  Good cables are supposed to be transparent, allowing all the musical signals to pass through unimpeded.  Good cables are not supposed to color the sound of your gears in any way.  So a colored cable should not be used as some form of fixed equalizer or tone control.  But expensive cables have been known to act like a fixed  equalizer or tone control. 

Sonic brightness can often and easily be tamed down by a well-treated room, using carpet, thick drapes, cushions and teddy bears scattered over reflective areas.  Using book shelves with various books can diffract or lessen first wave reflections across a speaker.    Room accoustics and speaker placement can often alter the sound that reach your ears more dramatically than changing any part of your equipment.  Much less with cables.

Check out the articles on this site:

http://www.audioholics.com/techtips/roomacoustics/index.php

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Feb 14, 2005 at 12:03 PM
MA B2 owners,

Tanong lang po ng brand ng speaker cable for B2 para maging smooth at ma lessen ng konti yung high.

Salamat

bro Lucky7, try XLO VDO ER-14
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: don jose on Feb 21, 2005 at 09:14 AM
mga sirs:

in your opinion, how would b2 fair driven by a pioneer avr? di pa kc ako makapagpalit ng HK e. pagtiyagaan ko muna, pag na dispose ko na pioneer ko, HK na.
TIA.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bumblebee on Feb 21, 2005 at 12:53 PM
mga sirs:

in your opinion, how would b2 fair driven by a pioneer avr? di pa kc ako makapagpalit ng HK e. pagtiyagaan ko muna, pag na dispose ko na pioneer ko, HK na.
TIA.

my opinion only...the b2s are on the "bright" side. if your pioneer has the same characteristics, baka nde maganda kalabasan.

but do find time to audition  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Feb 21, 2005 at 01:23 PM
bro Lucky7, try XLO VDO ER-14

better to use ecosse 2.3 than xlo vdo er-14. leanng towards detail and brightness ang XLO VDO series, since you're using MA B2s', I would recommend ecosse 2.3 to bring "body" and a much fuller sound to such speakers. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: hans_adriane on Feb 21, 2005 at 07:58 PM
better to use ecosse 2.3 than xlo vdo er-14. leanng towards detail and brightness ang XLO VDO series, since you're using MA B2s', I would recommend ecosse 2.3 to bring "body" and a much fuller sound to such speakers. :)

Ayan subok na combo.... MA and eccosse pag di pa break in.. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ras1842 on Feb 23, 2005 at 05:05 PM
Hello guys,

Is it true that Monitor Audio will come up with "Silver series RS" this coming June to replace with their existing S series?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bumblebee on Feb 23, 2005 at 06:54 PM
Hello guys,

Is it true that Monitor Audio will come up with "Silver series RS" this coming June to replace with their existing S series?

it's true!!! sana same price lang when it comes here :)


http://www.insidehi-fi.co.uk/shows/2005/sp-0205-bristol/sp-0205-bristol.htm

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bumblebee on Feb 28, 2005 at 12:57 PM
from avguide...

(http://www.avguide.com/inthenews/CES_2005/images/CES%202005,%20Multichannel%20Speakers/misc_edits/IMG_0211.jpg)


At CES the British speaker manufacturer Monitor Audio announced not one but three important roll-outs, including expansions to the firm’s Radius-series lifestyle speaker family, a new range of high performance in-wall/in-ceiling speakers, and a complete stem-to-stern update on the firm’s popular Silver Series speakers, which will now be called the Silver RS series. The Silver RS family includes the flagship RS8 ($1499/pair), RS6 ($999/pair), RS1 ($599/pair), RS-LCR ($599 each), RS-FX ($349 each) and RSW-12 subwoofer ($999). The Silver RS models are changed in more than cosmetic ways, with all new C-CAM (Ceramic-Coated Aluminum Magnesium) tweeters, bass and mid-drivers, where RS bass and mid-drivers now use edge-wound voice coils, while the RS tweeter design is now based on that of the familiar 1” Gold Dome used in Monitor’s Gold Reference series speakers.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: fantastic_23 on Mar 01, 2005 at 01:28 PM
Ok na match ba talaga ang MA sa HK avrs? What type of MA speakers can you suggest that I should buy? And how much are they? I'm planning to change my fronts and center kasi muna. 

Thanks.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Mar 01, 2005 at 06:36 PM
bro fantastic_23, proven na by many users of MA and HK here na maganda ang match nito...  the MA Bronze (B4, B2, B1 & B center) series are really good... try to visit architectural audio at greenbelt 1... they carry MA and HK products... i'm really sure they can offer you a really good price... audition na...  :)

happy listening,
 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Mar 14, 2005 at 09:11 AM
Look, MA-B4's internal wiring! :-[

(http://img213.exs.cx/img213/7126/wire20vc.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bumblebee on Mar 14, 2005 at 10:27 AM
how did you find that?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Mar 14, 2005 at 11:22 AM
how did you find that?

i believe actual experience ni s2kov yan. 

s2kov,

kelan ba namin pwede marinig yan b4 mo?

OT: yung lps mo from me nasa bahay ni akyat.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Mar 14, 2005 at 01:59 PM
sir s2kov, meron ka bang tweak na ginawa sa b4 mo?
ano po ang improvement sa performance?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Mar 14, 2005 at 03:09 PM
minsan kpag pumunta ulit kyo laguna

i believe actual experience ni s2kov yan.

s2kov,

kelan ba namin pwede marinig yan b4 mo?

OT: yung lps mo from me nasa bahay ni akyat.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Mar 14, 2005 at 03:11 PM
malaki difference! :)

sir s2kov, meron ka bang tweak na ginawa sa b4 mo?
ano po ang improvement sa performance?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 14, 2005 at 03:12 PM
malaki difference! :)


Oiysst........... text ako kangina ba't di ka sumagot.  >:(  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Mar 14, 2005 at 03:17 PM
tanggal na! ;D

(http://img149.exs.cx/img149/3021/wire32jc.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Mar 14, 2005 at 03:18 PM
malaki difference! :)


pwede ba malaman anong tweak ang ginawa mo sa b4 mo sir?
pm mo nalang sa akin kung pwede or share mo narin para may idea din ang iba.

thanks,
 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Mar 14, 2005 at 03:19 PM
mamaya sagutin kita nasa pantalon ko yung cel ko! ;D nde ako pumasok eh! ;)

Oiysst........... text ako kangina ba't di ka sumagot.  >:(  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Mar 14, 2005 at 03:26 PM
napalitan na! ;D

(http://img149.exs.cx/img149/9427/wire64ts.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Mar 14, 2005 at 03:28 PM
Great result! ;D I know some of you knows the wire i use for this tweak! ;) Worth every cents! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Mar 14, 2005 at 03:33 PM
anong gauge ng wire yung ginamit mo sir?
pa post naman ng review mo sa improvement ng tweak b4 mo.

thanks,
 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 14, 2005 at 03:37 PM
anong gauge ng wire yung ginamit mo sir?
pa post naman ng review mo sa improvement ng tweak b4 mo.

thanks,
 :)

Gauge 18 hook-up wire.  ;D ;D 8) 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Mar 14, 2005 at 05:05 PM
dalhin natin sa next session! A-B natin sa stock ni Kimpao ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Mar 14, 2005 at 05:09 PM
dalhin natin sa next session! A-B natin sa stock ni Kimpao ;D

Buti kung stock pa yung kay Kimpao  ;D >:D ;D Ay akin pala yun.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Mar 15, 2005 at 10:13 AM
Buti kung stock pa yung kay Kimpao ;D >:D ;D Ay akin pala yun. ;D ;D ;D

correction - AB natin sa Speakers ni Kimpao ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Mar 15, 2005 at 10:34 AM
paki post narin ng review nyo dito pagkatapos ng session nyo sir...
pag malaki ang improvement ng tweak b4 sigurado mauubos ang gauge 18 hook-up wire ng arch audio  ;D   ;D    ;D

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kid on Mar 15, 2005 at 05:20 PM
mcbry,

di maganda sa reviews ka lang aasa... dapat marinig mo ang difference nila.

Trust your Ears!  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Mar 15, 2005 at 05:56 PM
andy boy, di mo pinalitan ng caps?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Mar 15, 2005 at 08:39 PM
mcbry,

pwede na ba'ng sagot toh!  :o  :)  :D  ;D  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Mar 15, 2005 at 08:44 PM
jen,

that was the first tweak i've done before. if i can get the right value for auricap and/or musicap, i will try them. :D

andy boy, di mo pinalitan ng caps?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Mar 15, 2005 at 09:18 PM
Andy baka pwede mong ipost yong presyo nang wire na ginamit mo and anong klase para sa lahat ..... ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Mar 15, 2005 at 09:58 PM
Audience gauge18 hook up wire. Just ask AA for the price. Required length of cable per speaker enclosure is 4ft BLACK & 4ft RED.

Andy baka pwede mong ipost yong presyo nang wire na ginamit mo and anong klase para sa lahat ..... ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 16, 2005 at 02:46 AM
Andy baka pwede mong ipost yong presyo nang wire na ginamit mo and anong klase para sa lahat ..... ;)

KOya J_albert,

GAwin mo na yan tweak bago tayo mag ShootOUT ha.. para naman meron ka laban. ;D ;D ;D ::) ::) :o :o
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 16, 2005 at 02:48 AM
Buti kung stock pa yung kay Kimpao  ;D >:D ;D Ay akin pala yun.  ;D ;D ;D

Kala ko ba tapos na yun sa iyo?? opsss ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Mar 17, 2005 at 08:43 AM
mcbry,

pwede na ba'ng sagot toh!  :o  :)  :D  ;D  ;)

bro s2kov, pwedeng pwede na ang sagot mo... malaki nga talaga ang improvement ng tweak b4.  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Mar 17, 2005 at 08:45 AM
Audience gauge18 hook up wire. Just ask AA for the price. Required length of cable per speaker enclosure is 4ft BLACK & 4ft RED.


last month i checked with AA nasa P75/ft yung audience gauge18... eto din ang gamit ko pang jumper wire.  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Mar 17, 2005 at 08:58 AM
mcbry,

if you noticed the improvement of using audience wire as jumper, what else if you use it as internal wire! ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sebman on Mar 17, 2005 at 09:13 AM
mcbry,

if you noticed the improvement of using audience wire as jumper, what else if you use it as internal wire! ;)

sir san shop nyo.. pwede ko bang pag-upgrade yung internal wiring ng B4 ko..  ;D  :D  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: obey on Mar 17, 2005 at 11:15 AM
Ano ba ang improvement sa sound na nabigay ng audience wire pag ginamit siya as jumper? 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edboy7 on Mar 17, 2005 at 08:04 PM
mcbry,

if you noticed the improvement of using audience wire as jumper, what else if you use it as internal wire! ;)
oist ayus ha!.....kala ko ba daan ka ofis kahapon? :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Mar 17, 2005 at 08:58 PM
next time na lng. ;)

oist ayus ha!.....kala ko ba daan ka ofis kahapon? :)


ikaw pa! ;D

sir san shop nyo.. pwede ko bang pag-upgrade yung internal wiring ng B4 ko..  ;D  :D  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Mar 18, 2005 at 07:58 AM
Ano ba ang improvement sa sound na nabigay ng audience wire pag ginamit siya as jumper? 

sir, i noticed an improvement on the highs of b4 when using audience wire as jumper... actually i got this suggestion from chad of arch audio... the result is great.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: obey on Mar 18, 2005 at 10:05 AM
Mcbry,

Naging smoother ba ang highs and more laidback?  Lately, I've been tinkering with the jumpers of my speakers' binding posts.  I've already tried monster xp and 14ga flatcord as jumpers.  With the xp, highs are less detailed and mids a little more upfront, bass too soft for my taste.  Reminds me of my old nobelle speaker cable.  Sa flatcord, mas open ang highs - mas airy din. Bass of course was abundant but not boomy.  Problem lang is pag high volume medyo nagiging masakit sa tenga ang highs.  So ngayon balik din ako sa stock jumpers.  Strong bass and laid back but smoother highs.  BTW, I don't own MA speakers.  Mods, sorry for the OT.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audioworld on Mar 18, 2005 at 11:12 AM
XLO Accessories

Ultra Jumper Cable
(http://www.xloelectric.com/products/U-J-S-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Mar 18, 2005 at 01:07 PM
guys,

will this tweak work with the B2? when i first bought em the mids were excellent pero feel ko ngayon muddy na. how long a cable will i need to do the tweak my b2? thanks!

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Mar 18, 2005 at 02:04 PM
hi!

if you're going to use the audience jumber, 1 foot each of black and red will suffice...at Php75.00/foot x 2= Php 150.00...very economical tweak with guaranteed improvements...thanks!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Mar 18, 2005 at 02:10 PM
sir obey, naging smoother ang highs at mas lalong gumanda pakingan using the audience jumper wire... hindi ko na notice if naging more laidback yung tunog ya... you may try to audition the b4 at arch audio... i'm sure chad, nico or epoy can help you compare the sound using stock or audience jumper.

enjoy,
 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Mar 18, 2005 at 11:32 PM
guys,

just curious bout your MA speaker connections. from the amp, do you plug into the -LF and +LF speaker jacks (2nd and 4th jacks from the left) and from there connect jumpers to -HF and +HF respectively?

i used to connect from amp to the center jacks which is the -LF and the +HF and from there connect jumpers to the outer jacks, the +HF and -LF and now ive just tested the new wiring setup i mentioned.

and the results? the mids and highs became clearer and the bass tighter! the muddiness was gone. even my wife was surprised. she thought i bought new speaker cables but actually i just did some rewiring. ive just been experimenting on the jumper wires from LF to HF; from CAT 5 cables, to gauge 12 speaker cables, to generic extension wires and i noticed that you can change the way the highs and the mids sound by changing the jumper wires. thinner wires made the highs a bit easier for the ears. the MAs metal dome tweeter can be a bit bright sometimes and ive just found a way to control them.

maybe theoretically this shouldnt add up but when even the wife can hear the difference, then im sure am not imagining the improvement.  ;D ;D ;D she never notices these things but this one she really did. will try other wires to use as jumper. maybe you guys can try it out yourselves.

by the way, i use gauge 12 acoustic research speaker cables from the amp to the +LF and -LF of the speaker. bought them from electronics depot last year.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: obey on Mar 19, 2005 at 04:57 PM
Mcbry,

Thanks sa suggestion.  Problem ko lang ay medyo malayo ako sa makati.  Anyway, sana makadaan ako balang araw.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: number1 on May 01, 2005 at 04:46 AM
Wow what happened to this thread? This used to be one of the most active thread in the section! I guess most people have upgraded to other speakers already.   ;D

When I first had the B4's, I intended to use it for HT but now I find myself using it mostly for music. Sounds really good on a Luxman LV-101 stereo integrated amp and even on the sony Ta-555esxII.   

Has anyone tried bi-amping their B4's. I know its just a B4 and not a heavy-weight (literally and figuratively) like the B&W Nautilus 800s or speakers by Revel. But I'm curious has anyone tried this before and is there any discernable improvements?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: positive_noise on May 15, 2005 at 02:00 AM

Wow what happened to this thread? This used to be one of the most active thread in the section! I guess most people have upgraded to other speakers already.   ;D



Kasi Bro Majority ng mga HomeTheater lover naka Monitor Audio na... yahuu! ;D ;D ;D


enjoy!
positive-noise. ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on May 16, 2005 at 03:44 PM
satisfied Monitor Audio owner.  ;)

cheers!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 16, 2005 at 08:14 PM
Dyan pa rin yun mga MA loyals... busy lang sa ibang gears ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on May 16, 2005 at 09:47 PM
my S1 is still with me :) last i checked the SRP has gone up ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on May 17, 2005 at 03:41 AM
knowing what i know now, will still go ma. will be using them til they go kaput. :) :) :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: redstarrising on May 24, 2005 at 08:05 AM
I  keep retain my S2 perfect with my tube amp
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Jun 17, 2005 at 11:43 AM
still happy with my b4  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: t_s_o_n_g on Jun 20, 2005 at 03:01 PM
me too!!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jun 22, 2005 at 11:36 AM
still happy with my b4  ;D  ;D  ;D
me also ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jun 22, 2005 at 11:56 AM
me also ;D ;D ;D ;D

me three  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jun 22, 2005 at 08:11 PM
me wala.. ;D ;D ;D


pero MA lover din. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mojako on Jun 23, 2005 at 05:39 AM
Does MA manufacture their own speakers? or do they get em from say, morel or peerless?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audionuts on Jun 23, 2005 at 03:59 PM
MA design and made (except bronze series are assembled in Malayasia) our all in house,  UK.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jun 24, 2005 at 12:30 PM
me wala.. ;D ;D ;D


pero MA lover din. ;D

hehehe di ka naman MA LOVER e pacific lover ka  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Narayan on Jun 24, 2005 at 02:41 PM
hehehe di ka naman MA LOVER e pacific lover ka  ;) ;)

wag mo naman binibisto ;D ex ma lover naman yan :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Audionuts on Jun 24, 2005 at 04:18 PM
sa totoo nyan b4 ang gamit ko kaya inalam ko yan
sa distributor dito sila mismo ang nagsabi silver and
gold made in UK
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jun 24, 2005 at 08:18 PM
hehehe di ka naman MA LOVER e pacific lover ka  ;) ;)

Musta pala b4 mo?? hehehehehe teka bakit mo ko tinitira buti pa si Sir narayan hmmmp. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: positive_noise on Jul 25, 2005 at 04:23 PM
Mga Bro,

How much does GR10 cost?? tanong lang ha...  ;D

positive-noise. ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jul 25, 2005 at 04:47 PM
new series of monitor audio silver now available...i believe they have stocks at spectra...thanks!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jul 26, 2005 at 07:12 AM
Musta pala b4 mo?? hehehehehe teka bakit mo ko tinitira buti pa si Sir narayan hmmmp. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
ok pa rin kaso di ko magamit sa music due to limited space sa bahay ;D ;D ;D
Title: Hi-fi goes 'i-fi' with Monitor Audio i-deck
Post by: audioworld on Jul 26, 2005 at 11:17 AM
Now available for i-pod Lovers

Turn your i-Pod into an i-fi system w/ MA i-deck
(http://www.i-deck.com/img/gallery/Monitor%205946-S1-0003.jpg)
(http://www.i-deck.com/img/gallery/Monitor%205946-S1-0007.jpg)
Features:
Separate speakers – Provides flexible positioning options.
Hi-fi, 2-way speakers - Separate bass and high frequency drivers.
Single point speaker fixing – Wall mounting options are possible using the industry standard type fixing.
High quality 4” Bass/ midrange driver – Optimised to provide punchy bass and articulate mid-range.
14mm gold coated polymer ring dome tweeter – Monitor Audio’s signature gold dome to give crystal clear high frequency.
Profiled enclosure – Made from Rigid ABS loaded polymer.
30 pin connector port - Enables direct connection to a computer via the USB or Firewire leads provided with iPod.
Auxiliary line input - 3.5mm stereo mini jack provided for connection to equipment such as walkman, radio etc (cable supplied)
Radio frequency remote control - 2.4GHz Digital Remote control unit. Features Volume (up/ down), track (up/ down), on/ Standby, Play/ Pause.
Automatic charge facility – Charges the iPod when it’s docked.
Replaceable bezel inserts to accept - iPod 3G (10/15GB), iPod 3G (30GB), iPod 4G (20GB), iPod 4G (40GB), iPod Photo (30GB), iPod Photo (60GB), iPod mini.
Blue LED illuminated i-deck logo indicates operation.
Microprocessor controlled – Controls functions and data stream from iPod.
External A.C power supply adaptor.
Certified to: FCC, U.L, CE, SMA standards.
 
 
With these connectors
i-Deck is compatible with all iPods.

Connectors are included with every i-Deck product

For more details:http://www.i-deck.com/i-deck.htm

For inquiry please feel free to call or e-mail us at Audioworld Tech. Inc. 742-6843/732-7716 e-mail: [email protected]
 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Jul 28, 2005 at 11:47 PM
new series of monitor audio silver now available...i believe they have stocks at spectra...thanks!

i saw the new series mo MA silver sa spectra... ang ganda at maporma pa... still happy with my b4 though  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Oloap on Aug 24, 2005 at 08:58 AM

Hello MA users. Im currently looking for speakers and narrowed my search (MA B4, Mission m34i, BW 602 s3, AE evo3). I would like to get your opinion before making the final decision. Ive posted similar question on the other fora - Why would i choose MA B4 over the other mentioned speakers given all things equal (price and qualilty)?

The more i audition, the more confused i become.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Aug 24, 2005 at 10:21 AM
if you've heard them all, can afford either one, and cant decide based on what you hear...

make a decision based on looks - alin pinaka type mo design :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: shotgun on Aug 29, 2005 at 10:57 AM
I just got my B4s yesterday! Attached them last night and listened to them all night long. Excellent!!

I'll be getting my Bronze center this week, so I can start with my HT ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Aug 31, 2005 at 12:33 AM
congrats, bro shotgun!

happy listening.  enjoy.

 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Aug 31, 2005 at 08:35 AM
I just got my B4s yesterday! Attached them last night and listened to them all night long. Excellent!!

I'll be getting my Bronze center this week, so I can start with my HT ;)

Congrats bro..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: shotgun on Aug 31, 2005 at 09:05 AM
Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimosabe on Aug 31, 2005 at 09:25 AM
I just got my B4s yesterday! Attached them last night and listened to them all night long. Excellent!!

I'll be getting my Bronze center this week, so I can start with my HT ;)

congratulation brother shogun... what amp are you using?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: shotgun on Aug 31, 2005 at 09:32 AM
Thanks! Using a Marantz 4500.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Aug 31, 2005 at 10:40 AM
shotgun,

definitely a very good buy.  i was also a happy ex-user of b4 and b-center.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Aug 31, 2005 at 06:14 PM
now what? ;D

hhhmmmm. ::) cge saturday is a judgement day! ;D

shotgun,

definitely a very good buy.  i was also a happy ex-user of b4 and b-center.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: shotgun on Aug 31, 2005 at 06:30 PM
s2kov thanks for the great deal! Looking forward to hook up the centers tonight. Cheers!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Aug 31, 2005 at 06:36 PM
thanks to you too! :)

now, will look for dedicated speaker for two channel audio! ;D

s2kov thanks for the great deal! Looking forward to hook up the centers tonight. Cheers!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Sep 01, 2005 at 11:37 AM
now what? ;D

hhhmmmm. ::) cge saturday is a judgement day! ;D


see you saturday. do you want me to bring the nena lp?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Sep 01, 2005 at 05:12 PM
yes please! ;D

thanks.

see you saturday. do you want me to bring the nena lp?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Sep 01, 2005 at 05:18 PM
yes please! ;D

thanks.

Aba aba! Ano itong dala-dala sa sabado.  ;D ;D

BTW, dala ko na rin yung mga toooot nyo.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ZEPHYR on Sep 01, 2005 at 11:44 PM
Aba aba! Ano itong dala-dala sa sabado.  ;D ;D

BTW, dala ko na rin yung mga toooot nyo.  ;D ;D ;D

Malas hindi naman ako makapunta :'( :'( :'( . . . . Update na lang antayin ko ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Sep 01, 2005 at 11:52 PM
salamat po senor! ;D

Aba aba! Ano itong dala-dala sa sabado.  ;D ;D

BTW, dala ko na rin yung mga toooot nyo.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: docsialu on Sep 04, 2005 at 09:01 PM
Gandang araw po, im just new here and im planning on getting a b2, gusto ko lang po malaman kung whats a good amp to pair with the b2, so far ive only had my eyes on the rotel ra-01 and the onkyo tx-sr502, hope u can help me, tnx
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: potus on Sep 10, 2005 at 12:09 PM
Gandang araw po, im just new here and im planning on getting a b2, gusto ko lang po malaman kung whats a good amp to pair with the b2, so far ive only had my eyes on the rotel ra-01 and the onkyo tx-sr502, hope u can help me, tnx

Excellent choice with the B2.  Iba yung clarity.  But, why just B2s?  Space or budget or both?  If you have the space for floorstanding speakers and the budget, go for the B4.  For the amp, the Onkyo TX-SR502 has excellent features for it's price.  But do check out others too like Denon.  As others have posted here, get what sounds good to you. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: docsialu on Sep 10, 2005 at 12:55 PM
anybody here, uses the rotel ra-01 with the b2, wats d feed back, do you think its a good combination?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audioworld on Sep 27, 2005 at 10:51 AM
i-deck is now available
Title: Re: i-deck Speakers
Post by: audioworld on Sep 27, 2005 at 10:57 AM
Now available for i-pod Lovers

Turn your i-Pod into an i-fi system w/ MA i-deck
(http://www.i-deck.com/img/gallery/Monitor%205946-S1-0003.jpg)
(http://www.i-deck.com/img/gallery/Monitor%205946-S1-0007.jpg)
Features:
Separate speakers – Provides flexible positioning options.
Hi-fi, 2-way speakers - Separate bass and high frequency drivers.
Single point speaker fixing – Wall mounting options are possible using the industry standard type fixing.
High quality 4” Bass/ midrange driver – Optimised to provide punchy bass and articulate mid-range.
14mm gold coated polymer ring dome tweeter – Monitor Audio’s signature gold dome to give crystal clear high frequency.
Profiled enclosure – Made from Rigid ABS loaded polymer.
30 pin connector port - Enables direct connection to a computer via the USB or Firewire leads provided with iPod.
Auxiliary line input - 3.5mm stereo mini jack provided for connection to equipment such as walkman, radio etc (cable supplied)
Radio frequency remote control - 2.4GHz Digital Remote control unit. Features Volume (up/ down), track (up/ down), on/ Standby, Play/ Pause.
Automatic charge facility – Charges the iPod when it’s docked.
Replaceable bezel inserts to accept - iPod 3G (10/15GB), iPod 3G (30GB), iPod 4G (20GB), iPod 4G (40GB), iPod Photo (30GB), iPod Photo (60GB), iPod mini.
Blue LED illuminated i-deck logo indicates operation.
Microprocessor controlled – Controls functions and data stream from iPod.
External A.C power supply adaptor.
Certified to: FCC, U.L, CE, SMA standards.
 
 
With these connectors
i-Deck is compatible with all iPods.

Connectors are included with every i-Deck product

For more details:http://www.i-deck.com/i-deck.htm

For inquiry please feel free to call or e-mail us at Audioworld Tech. Inc. 742-6843/732-7716 e-mail: [email protected]
 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bumblebee on Oct 29, 2005 at 04:54 PM
The Silver RS's are out. Will the older Silver S's be on sale?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: docsialu on Nov 01, 2005 at 01:05 PM
went to audioworld the other day and they said theyl be selling the old silvers on a 25% discount
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bumblebee on Nov 01, 2005 at 02:52 PM
went to audioworld the other day and they said theyl be selling the old silvers on a 25% discount

25% of the cash price? or SRP?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: docsialu on Nov 01, 2005 at 02:55 PM
sorry, im not very sure about that
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Abad Santos 7 on Nov 02, 2005 at 09:47 AM
Any reviews on the new RS series?

Cheers.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Nov 13, 2005 at 01:38 AM
Monitor Audio is a great speaker brand, parang Polk Audio medyo sonically powerful nga lang ang MA compared sa Polk, pero ang Polk has a more punchier bass...Remember American loudspeakers reputations are on their lows.  Ang mga UK or European built since ang inclination nila ay classical music sa highs and mids naman ang well-defined sa kanila.  Pero halos pareho lang, depende na lang sa makikinig at sa listening preference ng isang tao.

Monitor Audio Bronze and RS Series are assembled in Malaysia & China, While the Gold and Silver series are originally handcrafted in the UK.

Best budget amp..I mean stereo/2 channel amplifier ay NAD C320BEE or C352CT or you can go also for the Arcam and Marantz KI signature for Monitor Audio speakers.

If you want a stereo/music system, huwag kang bibili ng receiver, settle for an int/2 channel amp kase iba ang tunog ng int. amp sa AV receiver. Pero kung gusto mo ng later upgrades into HT, go for a receiver.  Check Marantz Range Series, Sherwood, Pioneer Elite and Harman Kardon.  I recommend Marantz kase sa built pa lang panalo ka na, it has a metal/titanium faceplate and a massive transformer.  Unlike other brands ie. Yamaha, Pioneer, Onkyo...made of plastic. Another thing, Marantz has an honest power ratings like NAD, Harman, Roksan &  Exposure.  They have continous/both channels driven @ 8 ohms.  Pero kung meticulous ka, go for Roksan & Exposure (originally UK) and Marantz KI (Made in Japan) unlike other brands which are made in China.

But the best thing is to audition your prospects...In the end, it's your ears that will be the final verdict.

Goodluck....(The Practical Audiophile)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: 18hz on Nov 14, 2005 at 12:23 AM
Just past by at th adelphi this pm MA B2 now at sgd380 (php12k+) am also
hunting bookshelfs hence my jbl speaker foam edge (ring) gave way and
asked for repair but so expensive. pagawa ko na lang pag-uwi ko dyan.
I'm considering kef q1, ma b2, m short ms902 but upon googling reviews
with regards to this speakers there are some negatives so now baka
yamaha ns333 na lang bilhin ko, piano finish and good reviews too and
also cheaper sgd338 (11k php) lang.

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Nov 14, 2005 at 09:36 AM
Just past by at th adelphi this pm MA B2 now at sgd380 (php12k+) am also
hunting bookshelfs hence my jbl speaker foam edge (ring) gave way and
asked for repair but so expensive. pagawa ko na lang pag-uwi ko dyan.
I'm considering kef q1, ma b2, m short ms902 but upon googling reviews
with regards to this speakers there are some negatives so now baka
yamaha ns333 na lang bilhin ko, piano finish and good reviews too and
also cheaper sgd338 (11k php) lang.



hi 18hz,

welcome to pinoydvd.  i have not heard the yamaha ns333 but i believe the b2 is a good choice.  you may also want to consider AE evo 1, Usher sb520 which is also in the same price range.  in the end trust your own ears and happy hunting.

sent you pm.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iceman90a on Nov 21, 2005 at 11:25 AM
buhay na naman ang thread na ito - sa pagbabalik loob ng isang audio legend! ;D ;D

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: docsialu on Nov 21, 2005 at 11:29 AM
d best pa rin ang b2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 21, 2005 at 11:50 AM
buhay na naman ang thread na ito - sa pagbabalik loob ng isang audio legend! ;D ;D



Monitor Audio RS1
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/henryhans/CopyofPicture037.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/henryhans/Picture0038.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bumblebee on Nov 21, 2005 at 11:56 AM
Poging-pogi ah :) Sir Hans, review naman :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Nov 21, 2005 at 12:21 PM
buhay na naman ang thread na ito - sa pagbabalik loob ng isang audio legend! ;D ;D



 ;D ;D ;D

Basta't ako my lips are sealed.  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 21, 2005 at 12:23 PM
congrats, henry! :D enjoy your new toys!! :D :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 21, 2005 at 12:47 PM
Poging-pogi ah :) Sir Hans, review naman :)

Only heard it last Saturday at Sir Narayan's house.. intial impression was good refined, mids are fine and good bass.. but notice wala pa inner detail compare to other speaker na kasama sa session pero sabi sa akin out of the box ito kaya baka break in pa konti.. pero maganda!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 21, 2005 at 12:49 PM
congrats, henry! :D enjoy your new toys!! :D :D

Si buzzliteyear muna congrats mo!! hehehehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 21, 2005 at 01:25 PM
oo nga nabalitaan ko rin...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: emvi_2000 on Nov 21, 2005 at 01:28 PM
Me reviews na ba between the S1 and the RS1?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Nov 21, 2005 at 01:35 PM
hans,

were you able to compare the s1 with the rs1?  please share your impressions.  :)

balik monitor audio ka na ba?  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Nov 21, 2005 at 02:12 PM
Jetok,

"LOVE IS SWEETER THE SECOND TIME AROUND", ika nga nila. Ahehehehehehe ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Nov 21, 2005 at 02:24 PM
Jetok,

"LOVE IS SWEETER THE SECOND TIME AROUND", ika nga nila. Ahehehehehehe ;D ;D ;D


so......babalik ka na rin????  ;D   ;D   ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Nov 21, 2005 at 02:25 PM

so......babalik ka na rin????  ;D   ;D   ;D

Salawahan pwede pa.  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Nov 21, 2005 at 02:35 PM
kimpao,

eto na lang ang gawin mong different flavor kahalili ng tatsulok mo.

(http://www.monitoraudio.de/img/gold/gold-10-mix-pair.gif)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: buzzliteyear on Nov 21, 2005 at 02:37 PM
Hans,

Salbahe ka ba't mo ko chinichismis? ;D ;D ;D Agree ako sa sinabi ni Hans, kulang pa sa detail. ;)Mahaba habang break-in pa. :'(
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 21, 2005 at 03:23 PM
Hans,

Salbahe ka ba't mo ko chinichismis? ;D ;D ;D Agree ako sa sinabi ni Hans, kulang pa sa detail. ;)Mahaba habang break-in pa. :'(

Musta pag break in mo bro?? have audition the RS1 and your right definitely kasama sa list ko. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Nov 21, 2005 at 03:27 PM
kimpao,

eto na lang ang gawin mong different flavor kahalili ng tatsulok mo.

(http://www.monitoraudio.de/img/gold/gold-10-mix-pair.gif)

GR-10  :o :o :o
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 21, 2005 at 03:31 PM
GR-10  :o :o :o

Heard that last Audio fair very dynamic speakers.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: buzzliteyear on Nov 21, 2005 at 03:48 PM
Hans,

Okey na bro, medyo matalas pa but the potential is there.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 21, 2005 at 07:03 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/henryhans/Picture035.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: old_age on Nov 21, 2005 at 07:15 PM
ang ganda nyan Hans!  RS1...ang laking tumunog for a small speaker... me alam akong proud owner nyan e...hingan ko ng review... AMX EL34 gamit nya.... count my vote for that!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bono on Nov 21, 2005 at 08:29 PM
Hans and Buzzliteyear,

   Congrats for both of you.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Nov 21, 2005 at 09:08 PM
Musta pag break in mo bro?? have audition the RS1 and your right definitely kasama sa list ko. ;D ;D ;D

hans,

audition lang ba or for keeps na?  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Abad Santos 7 on Nov 21, 2005 at 09:10 PM
Kelan kaya ako magkakaroon nito?

Tagal naman ng December.....
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 22, 2005 at 12:29 PM
hans,

audition lang ba or for keeps na?  ;D  ;D  ;D

Home audition at the moment can decide pa wala pa amp ko.. hehehehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rony on Nov 22, 2005 at 07:11 PM
Home audition at the moment can decide pa wala pa amp ko.. hehehehe


 :-X :-X :-X   hmmmmmm..........   :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Nov 22, 2005 at 09:37 PM

 :-X :-X :-X   hmmmmmm..........   :-[ :-[ :-[

rony,

hans texted me that the ma rs1 is now being driven by your sunaudio 2a3.  very happy si koya sa result.  :) :D ;D

ready get SET go.  ;D   bye superdooper turbocharged kargado modified amx amp na kaya si kuya hans?  ???  :o
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rony on Nov 23, 2005 at 12:05 AM
rony,

hans texted me that the ma rs1 is now being driven by your sunaudio 2a3.  very happy si koya sa result.  :) :D ;D

ready get SET go.  ;D   bye superdooper turbocharged kargado modified amx amp na kaya si kuya hans?  ???  :o



Nakupo for keeps yun.  :'(  :'(  :'(.       

Baka nag jo joke lang yan.   ???  ???

Jack sinalubong ba talaga ni Hans yun liwanag nang araw?  :o  :o  :o

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Nov 23, 2005 at 08:27 AM
Home audition at the moment can decide pa wala pa amp ko.. hehehehe

Talaga ah!........... ::) ::) ::)  BTW, mustayung Blutac, madikit ba talaga?....... Mwehehehehehehe!!!!!!!...........
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: buzzliteyear on Nov 23, 2005 at 09:00 AM
Hans,

Talagang matigas ha? ;D ;D ;D Ayaw pahuli ng buhay! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Nov 23, 2005 at 11:22 AM
Lumiwanag din isipan ng masikatan! ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 23, 2005 at 05:58 PM
Hans,

Talagang matigas ha? ;D ;D ;D Ayaw pahuli ng buhay! ;D ;D ;D

Maliwanag na talaga kaso nagSUNglass ako to protect me. ;D ;D ;D


buzzlite,

Matigas ba.. ganda kasi ng veneer finish. hehehhehee
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: old_age on Nov 23, 2005 at 07:53 PM
heard the RS1 with rony's 2a3 and jetok's super dooper super turbocharged AMX this afternoon at Hans place...both are excellent and brought out the best in the RS1... im surprised to hear that the S1 is not bright at all, mid is warm enough for the cold Christmas season, and bass is taut... no signs of kaboom, still in the break-in period though.  i love its color and finish...but i like it more standing in a silver color stand...blends well with the silver accent of the MA in front and back and will look more elegant.

parang damit yung naidescribe ko dito ah.... tamang thread ba to?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 25, 2005 at 05:30 PM
heard the RS1 with rony's 2a3 and jetok's super dooper super turbocharged AMX this afternoon at Hans place...both are excellent and brought out the best in the RS1... im surprised to hear that the S1 is not bright at all, mid is warm enough for the cold Christmas season, and bass is taut... no signs of kaboom, still in the break-in period though.  i love its color and finish...but i like it more standing in a silver color stand...blends well with the silver accent of the MA in front and back and will look more elegant.

parang damit yung naidescribe ko dito ah.... tamang thread ba to?

Sir thanks for dropping by. hope you enjoy some breakin music ;D ;D ;D pag fully run in balik kayo ulit. :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Nov 26, 2005 at 02:06 AM
the rs1 showed positive results hooked up to a rivoed st70, consonance basie preamp, sources - rega planar 3 tt and victor xl-z701 cd player last thursday.  first i want to comment on the excellent craftmanship, build quality is top notch, solid real wood veneers, very nice color,  love the ma emblem on top of the speakers, high quality binding posts, and the clean simple design of the fascia will turn heads and elicit a second look.  i almost forgot it sounds very good too(got carried away coz sa looks pa lang panalo na ;) )  warm sounding mid, punchy base, with smooth extended highs....it sounds bigger than it's size. truly a must audition for those who are in the market for bookshelf speakers.

i agree with new_age na mas maganda with silver stands.........hans, bili ka sa ace hardware ng pylox at pasadahan mo na yung stands mo.  ;D

congrats hans on your new babies. two thumbs up  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 26, 2005 at 06:38 AM
congrats hans! ...jet, sabihan mo lang ako ha...alam mo na yun :D :D :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Nov 26, 2005 at 10:31 PM
congrats hans! ...jet, sabihan mo lang ako ha...alam mo na yun :D :D :D

ok supes. thanks.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: old_age on Nov 26, 2005 at 11:54 PM
bakit kaya tahimik ang katoto nating si Hans sa kanyang bagong RS1? parang kelan lang, kasama pa natin siya...

Paging Hans!  Paging Hans!  Please proceed to the Monitor Audio Thread and give us your wonderful experience with the RS1.  Thank you.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Nov 27, 2005 at 09:36 AM
psst hans, magsalita ka! ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 27, 2005 at 11:37 AM
bakit kaya tahimik ang katoto nating si Hans sa kanyang bagong RS1? parang kelan lang, kasama pa natin siya...

Paging Hans!  Paging Hans!  Please proceed to the Monitor Audio Thread and give us your wonderful experience with the RS1.  Thank you.

Paano ako mag internet sira monitor ko waaaaaaaaaaaaahhh.. hehehehhe regards to the RS1 very happy naman ako coz good match sya sa AMX amp and room ko just sandfilled my stand yesterday and heard better focus and definition sa imaging.

the rs1 showed positive results hooked up to a rivoed st70, consonance basie preamp, sources - rega planar 3 tt and victor xl-z701 cd player last thursday.  first i want to comment on the excellent craftmanship, build quality is top notch, solid real wood veneers, very nice color,  love the ma emblem on top of the speakers, high quality binding posts, and the clean simple design of the fascia will turn heads and elicit a second look.  i almost forgot it sounds very good too(got carried away coz sa looks pa lang panalo na ;) )  warm sounding mid, punchy base, with smooth extended highs....it sounds bigger than it's size. truly a must audition for those who are in the market for bookshelf speakers.

i agree with new_age na mas maganda with silver stands.........hans, bili ka sa ace hardware ng pylox at pasadahan mo na yung stands mo.  ;D

congrats hans on your new babies. two thumbs up  :)

Thanks jetok..   
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 27, 2005 at 11:40 AM
psst hans, magsalita ka! ;D

Ikaw magsalita at tahimik ka sa new TRIANGLE TITUs speakers mo. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 27, 2005 at 11:45 AM
koya, impressions naman diyan...may mga nagtatanong na rin kasi sa akin tungkol diyan sa RS1 mo, di ko naman masagot...hehehe! thanks! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 27, 2005 at 11:47 AM
the rs1 showed positive results hooked up to a rivoed st70, consonance basie preamp, sources - rega planar 3 tt and victor xl-z701 cd player last thursday.  first i want to comment on the excellent craftmanship, build quality is top notch, solid real wood veneers, very nice color,  love the ma emblem on top of the speakers, high quality binding posts, and the clean simple design of the fascia will turn heads and elicit a second look.  i almost forgot it sounds very good too(got carried away coz sa looks pa lang panalo na ;) )  warm sounding mid, punchy base, with smooth extended highs....it sounds bigger than it's size. truly a must audition for those who are in the market for bookshelf speakers.

i agree with new_age na mas maganda with silver stands.........hans, bili ka sa ace hardware ng pylox at pasadahan mo na yung stands mo.  ;D

congrats hans on your new babies. two thumbs up  :)

Jen,

Ito impression ni Jetok para di bias hehehehe.. from a Triangle owner.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Nov 27, 2005 at 11:48 AM
mas gusto ko yung "bias" mo, este yung bias review mo...thanks!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 28, 2005 at 07:51 PM
mas gusto ko yung "bias" mo, este yung bias review mo...thanks!

My observation is same as sir jetok..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: buzzliteyear on Nov 29, 2005 at 09:50 AM
My observation is same as sir jetok.. :) ;) ;D
  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 01, 2005 at 07:45 PM
psst hans, magsalita ka! ;D

pwede picture na lang.. ;D ;D ;D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/henryhans/Picture0322.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rony on Dec 01, 2005 at 08:34 PM
Master HANS kinis ala pa Konyat!  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 01, 2005 at 08:36 PM
Master HANS kinis ala pa Konyat!  :D

Master rony,

Tulad ng advise mo po wala sa konyat yan! nasa SOUND! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 01, 2005 at 08:45 PM
Malupet ito paired with RS1

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/henryhans/P1030177.jpg)

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: old_age on Dec 01, 2005 at 09:02 PM
I AGREEEEE!

ang linaw tumunog... nakakasilaw.... pati bulag makakakita!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 01, 2005 at 09:05 PM
I AGREEEEE!

ang linaw tumunog... nakakasilaw.... pati bulag makakakita!

Kya nga nag SUNglass ako hehehehe.. teka bihira ka pati lagbu kasama. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Dec 01, 2005 at 10:03 PM
hanggang pangarap ko na lang ang mga yan......

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/henryhans/P1030177.jpg)

(http://www.hificlube.net/imagens/MA-Silver-RS1_2.jpg)

 :'(  :-[  :'(
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Dec 02, 2005 at 10:39 AM
nag-iba na ba pananaw ni hans! ;D

Go for it! ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Dec 02, 2005 at 01:22 PM
magkaano po RS1 ?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 02, 2005 at 05:08 PM
magkaano po RS1 ?

P26k plus kay spectra. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 02, 2005 at 05:11 PM
nag-iba na ba pananaw ni hans! ;D

Go for it! ;)

Yun pa rin pananaw ko sa audio.. di nagbago kahit nasikatan na ng SUN. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Dec 02, 2005 at 10:32 PM
P26k plus kay spectra. ;D

thanks man.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 19, 2005 at 01:27 PM
koya, impressions naman diyan...may mga nagtatanong na rin kasi sa akin tungkol diyan sa RS1 mo, di ko naman masagot...hehehe! thanks! :D

Jen,

Almost 100 hours na RS1 ko heard some openness in sound but still compare to rony's titus 202 which i think around 2 years old eh malayo pa talaga but notice specially the highs are more extended now compare to when it out of the box.. will post some more pag fully break in na.. ;D ;D

Btw if you love and like laidback presentation try mo audition RS1. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Dec 20, 2005 at 07:06 AM
thanks koya, keep it comin'! :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: X-®an™ on Dec 21, 2005 at 05:55 PM
Whew!  Natapos ko ring basahin 'tong napakahabang thread na 'to.  ;D

Query lang sana ako ng updated prices ng Monitor Audio... Bronze and RS Silver series lang (heheheheh.. nahawa ata sa inyo) although I'm only looking to buy a Center first coz kabibili ko lang ng speakers ko.  ;)

Btw, di ata nabanggit dito sa thread na ito... What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year ang RS6 (http://www.monitoraudio.com/products/silver/rs_series/rs6.htm)


Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 21, 2005 at 08:22 PM
Whew!  Natapos ko ring basahin 'tong napakahabang thread na 'to.  ;D

Query lang sana ako ng updated prices ng Monitor Audio... Bronze and RS Silver series lang (heheheheh.. nahawa ata sa inyo) although I'm only looking to buy a Center first coz kabibili ko lang ng speakers ko.  ;)

Btw, di ata nabanggit dito sa thread na ito... What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year ang RS6 (http://www.monitoraudio.com/products/silver/rs_series/rs6.htm)


Thanks in advance!

Tsaga mo bro hehehehe ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: X-®an™ on Dec 22, 2005 at 01:21 PM
Tsaga mo bro hehehehe ;D ;D ;D

Oo nga eh, dami kasing OT posts.. tulad nito  ;D heheheheh...

Para di ma OT .. follow up ko lang updated prices for MA.. Bronze and RS Silver series lang (specifically the Centers).
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 22, 2005 at 03:48 PM
Oo nga eh, dami kasing OT posts.. tulad nito  ;D heheheheh...

Para di ma OT .. follow up ko lang updated prices for MA.. Bronze and RS Silver series lang (specifically the Centers).


Price ba call 8185493 Spectra look for Leslie or Jim. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: X-®an™ on Dec 22, 2005 at 07:27 PM
Price ba call 8185493 Spectra look for Leslie or Jim. ;D

Thanks for the info!

Btw, natigil na ata paggu-gulaman nyo?  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 23, 2005 at 07:30 AM
Thanks for the info!

Btw, natigil na ata paggu-gulaman nyo?  ;D

Tuloy pa rin usually during session. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Jan 03, 2006 at 10:55 AM
thanks man.

di nagbabago  ??? ??? ??? may B4, may pacific EVO, may whardale 9.2 at may RS1.........yan si kuay di nga nagbabago  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lasergem on Jan 04, 2006 at 10:00 AM
I want know if someone using GR-10.Is it really good sound? and what amp is best match with it if I listen
always jazz such as Bill Evans,Jhon Coltrane and Miles Davis..etc.
Please let me know.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 04, 2006 at 08:17 PM
I want know if someone using GR-10.Is it really good sound? and what amp is best match with it if I listen
always jazz such as Bill Evans,Jhon Coltrane and Miles Davis..etc.
Please let me know.

Heard the new GR-10 last Audio Fair demo at Audioworld room sound was impressive mahal lang for my pocket. ;D ;D ;D   
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: james16 on Jan 04, 2006 at 08:18 PM
Heard the new GR-10 last Audio Fair demo at Audioworld room sound was impressive mahal lang for my pocket. ;D ;D ;D   

ikaw pa koya, yakang yaka mo yan....  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 04, 2006 at 08:22 PM
ikaw pa koya, yakang yaka mo yan....  ;D

Naku sana..  ;D ;D ;D ;D musta any developement sa pag break in mo? ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on Jan 05, 2006 at 09:35 AM
Papa, parinig ng RS mo.  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 05, 2006 at 09:59 AM
Papa, parinig ng RS mo.  ;)
Aba aba!.......... :o :o  "Parinig" aka audition = UPGRADE.............. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: old_age on Jan 05, 2006 at 10:06 AM
GO GO GO Slayer!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Jan 05, 2006 at 10:44 AM
Papa, parinig ng RS mo.  ;)

panay ang silip mo sa MA thread ha.......pati yung mga nasa marketplace na MA may mga hirit ka rin.  ;D

time for a "cool change " ba? or "warm change"?  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 05, 2006 at 11:48 AM
Papa, parinig ng RS mo.  ;)

Sure text lang ;) ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D papainitin ko na tube amp for you. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on Jan 05, 2006 at 12:16 PM
Langhiya, naluto agad ako dito ha.  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kid on Jan 05, 2006 at 12:23 PM
solid 8.3 yan sir slayer  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 05, 2006 at 12:48 PM
Langhiya, naluto agad ako dito ha.  ;D


Time for a cool change nya naman.. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on Jan 05, 2006 at 01:22 PM
Darating din tayo diyan sir...

Now back to regular programming...  :P
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on Jan 12, 2006 at 09:34 AM
31k daw nagtanong ako nung isang araw.  :o

P26k plus kay spectra. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Jan 12, 2006 at 10:28 AM
31k daw nagtanong ako nung isang araw.  :o


wow bro window canvassing mode ka na pala.  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on Jan 12, 2006 at 01:21 PM
Ahehehe... hangang canvas lang... di ko nga inaudition eh.  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 13, 2006 at 11:24 AM
Ahehehe... hangang canvas lang... di ko nga inaudition eh.  ;D

Sana nag audition ka na para laman na next upgrade. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on Jan 13, 2006 at 01:52 PM
Pag balik sir... medyo nagmamadali tsaka kasama si kumander!  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 16, 2006 at 08:02 AM
Pag balik sir... medyo nagmamadali tsaka kasama si kumander!  ;D

Pag magau-audition ka ng RS-1 (para di OT  ;D ) wag mo isama si misis o di kaya bigyan mo ng pambili ng bagong blouse para alang istorbo.  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 16, 2006 at 08:48 AM
Pag magau-audition ka ng RS-1 (para di OT  ;D ) wag mo isama si misis o di kaya bigyan mo ng pambili ng bagong blouse para alang istorbo.  ;D

Ganyan na ba ginawa mo DOM kimpao nun last Session?? hehehehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Jan 16, 2006 at 09:25 AM
Ganyan na ba ginawa mo DOM kimpao nun last Session?? hehehehe

hans,

kulang pa nga iniwan na pang-shopping k misis kaya maaga umalis yang si kimpao last session.  ;D  ;D

kimpao,

next time doblehin mo na yung pang-shopping ni misis para you can stay longer sa session.  ;D  ;D  ;D

nakuha na yata ni ka-rony yung MA S2 (para d ot).
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 16, 2006 at 09:40 AM
onga eh, ganyan ginawa ko kaso pati yun pambili ko ng Main Filter Capacitor nadamay eh.  :'(
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: slayer on Jan 16, 2006 at 10:05 AM
Sir Rony, congrats sa S2!!  ;D

Kimpao, welcome to the club!  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Jan 16, 2006 at 11:25 AM
anung filter capacitor yan? ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kimpao on Jan 16, 2006 at 11:30 AM
anung filter capacitor yan? ;D

Blackgate WKZ  ;D malamang F&T ang kababagsakan ko nito.  :-\
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jan 16, 2006 at 11:57 AM
yung may gusto ng RS1, PM me :) :) :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 16, 2006 at 12:48 PM
Rony,

Kapuso na kita ngayon.. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rony on Jan 16, 2006 at 05:55 PM
Koya hans di pa ganap na M.A. Fan.  :-[
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: alanski27 on Jan 23, 2006 at 06:14 AM
meron bang service center ang MA dito sa 'pinas
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 23, 2006 at 08:26 AM
meron bang service center ang MA dito sa 'pinas

Try to contact Audioworld. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jan 23, 2006 at 08:35 AM
MA service provider is Audioworld...however, ask assistance from the dealer where you got your speakers, thanks! :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audioworld on Jan 23, 2006 at 10:21 AM
Good day!

If you have any problem w/ your MA speakers please feel free to contact us at Audioworld Tech. Inc. 742-6843/732-7716. Thanks for considering MA speakers.

Cheers,
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: alanski27 on Jan 23, 2006 at 07:30 PM
thanks for the info
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: alanski27 on Jan 30, 2006 at 03:36 AM
nakarating na rin ako sa audioworld para maipagawa B2 pero intay pa ko next week kung ano ang problema
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jan 31, 2006 at 03:29 PM
koya hans, kumusta ang RS-1 mo??

(http://dist.joshinweb.jp/emall/img/sm/JSN_C00001/large/50/60028/5060028973583.jpg)

(http://dist.joshin.jp/emall/img/sm/JSN_C00001/middle/50/60028/5060028973569.jpg)

(http://www.hificlube.net/imagens/MA-Silver-RS1_2.jpg)

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jan 31, 2006 at 04:50 PM
supes,

Must here before you buy daan ka minsan. :) :) :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Feb 01, 2006 at 01:18 AM
supes,

Must here before you buy daan ka minsan. :) :) :)

nagtatanong lang at binibida sa akin lalo na sa araw amp...sige pakinggan ko weekend, thanks!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 02, 2006 at 11:50 AM
nagtatanong lang at binibida sa akin lalo na sa araw amp...sige pakinggan ko weekend, thanks!

Jen,

Pictures.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/henryhans/Picture0038.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/henryhans/CopyofPicture037.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Feb 02, 2006 at 12:28 PM
thanks koya! balita ko england pa naman daw ang RS1 ha...yan ba hindi??
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 02, 2006 at 01:40 PM
thanks koya! balita ko england pa naman daw ang RS1 ha...yan ba hindi??

wala nakalagay eh... better contact audioworld. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bumblebee on Feb 02, 2006 at 03:43 PM
www.mafocus.com (http://www.mafocus.com)

Reviews, images, etc.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Feb 02, 2006 at 09:02 PM
koya, poging-pogi pala speakers mo:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/Superman102175/RS1Pic03.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/Superman102175/RS1Pic01.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/Superman102175/RS1Pic02.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/Superman102175/Picture0038.jpg)


kelangang mapakingggan yan bago ako umalis...pwede pahiram sa weekend?? :D ::) :D ::) :D ::)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: old_age on Feb 03, 2006 at 11:30 PM
Hans,

Told you a long long time ago pa, bagay ang silver color stand sa RS1 mo eh...look at the picture here...tigas ulo mo eh...tsk! tsk!  I-pylox na natin yan! ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 04, 2006 at 10:06 AM
Hans,

Told you a long long time ago pa, bagay ang silver color stand sa RS1 mo eh...look at the picture here...tigas ulo mo eh...tsk! tsk!  I-pylox na natin yan! ;D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Cge ikaw magliha. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Feb 04, 2006 at 10:33 AM
may alam akong maganda stands para diyan...silver din!!! :D :D :D
Title: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Calvin Tan on Feb 20, 2006 at 09:20 PM
Just brought Monitor Audio Silver RS last January 2006
Front    RS6 x 2,
Back     RS1 x 2,
Centre RS LCR
Subs    RSW-12
Receiver Yamaha RXV-657

Ano ang actual power rating nitong Yamaha Receiver? Para kasing bitin sa (sound?) ?
Kailangan pa ba ng Amps para gumanda ang tunog ng Monitor Audio?

Run-In Time Estimate 5 Hrs at -12dB ; 20 Hrs at -40dB ; 20 Hrs at -30 dB ; 10 hrs at -17dB.


Title: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Calvin Tan on Feb 20, 2006 at 09:21 PM
How do I know if the speakers are clipping?
Thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: john5479 on Feb 20, 2006 at 09:41 PM
Just brought Monitor Audio Silver RS last January 2006
Front    RS6 x 2,
Back     RS1 x 2,
Centre RS LCR
Subs    RSW-12
Receiver Yamaha RXV-657

Ano ang actual power rating nitong Yamaha Receiver? Para kasing bitin sa (sound?) ?
Kailangan pa ba ng Amps para gumanda ang tunog ng Monitor Audio?

Run-In Time Estimate 5 Hrs at -12dB ; 20 Hrs at -40dB ; 20 Hrs at -30 dB ; 10 hrs at -17dB.




IMHO i would get an external 5 channel amp to drive the speakers properly, especially if your room is relatively big.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Calvin Tan on Feb 20, 2006 at 10:19 PM
IMHO i would get an external 5 channel amp to drive the speakers properly, especially if your room is relatively big.

Actually, the setup is in my bedroom.
15.5 ft x 17 ft

Do you know a decent 5 channel Amp?
Thanks

Been looking at Jungson AV-1000C, pero wala yata sa Pinas.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 24, 2006 at 01:33 PM
How do I know if the speakers are clipping?
Thanks

do you hear some distortion or bass roll off?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Feb 24, 2006 at 02:31 PM
bakit kelangan mo pa ng external amp? easy to drive naman yata yang RS series eh, di ba hans? ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Feb 24, 2006 at 02:45 PM
bakit kelangan mo pa ng external amp? easy to drive naman yata yang RS series eh, di ba hans? ;)


Correct ka dyan sir. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 01, 2006 at 04:50 PM
Superman,

Post your impression of the RS1  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ( sori wasn't able to text back ubos load ko hehehehe )
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Mar 01, 2006 at 05:05 PM
Superman,

Post your impression of the RS1  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ( sori wasn't able to text back ubos load ko hehehehe )

OK ang mids when i listened to it...i believe it's MA's strength...bass is acceptable...makukuha sa positioning...yun lang naman ang aking brief encounter with the RS1, thanks!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Calvin Tan on Mar 04, 2006 at 11:42 PM
IMHO i would get an external 5 channel amp to drive the speakers properly, especially if your room is relatively big.

Thanks to all guys.  Fixed the problem with my setup.  the Yamaha RXV-657 lacks power to drive MA speakers. Got the dial turn just -10dB, and the sound starts to becomes "garbled".  Also, IMO not a good match for MA RS. Maybe, as John said - I need to get an external amp.

Had a chance to borrow Sony TA-VA80ES. The difference can be noticed immediately. No longer are the "bad sound" present.  Also, the power - oh YES the power. Just turning it for a quarter turn, and the sound is already  starting to become too loud for music. That's POWER.

You'll see finesse of sound, finer balance, ... etc.

Still something else is lacking. This Sony's a good receiver, but still lacks the "WOW factor".

Maybe, I'll still have to search for much better receiver.


Again, thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: t_s_o_n_g on Mar 12, 2006 at 02:07 PM
Thanks to all guys.  Fixed the problem with my setup.  the Yamaha RXV-657 lacks power to drive MA speakers. Got the dial turn just -10dB, and the sound starts to becomes "garbled".  Also, IMO not a good match for MA RS. Maybe, as John said - I need to get an external amp.

Had a chance to borrow Sony TA-VA80ES. The difference can be noticed immediately. No longer are the "bad sound" present.  Also, the power - oh YES the power. Just turning it for a quarter turn, and the sound is already  starting to become too loud for music. That's POWER.

You'll see finesse of sound, finer balance, ... etc.

Still something else is lacking. This Sony's a good receiver, but still lacks the "WOW factor".

Maybe, I'll still have to search for much better receiver.


Again, thanks

Why don't you try Harmand Kardon receivers... I'm sure it will make your speakers sing well... even using the HK135 only. But if you looking for power try HK335 and above models....  ;D BTW, I'm using HK130 to drive all of my Bronze MA speakers... B4 --> front, B-center and B2 for surround and I'm very satisfied how this HK130 delivers power to  my speakers... ;D

Enjoy!! ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: barrister on Mar 12, 2006 at 02:52 PM
Sir Calvin Tan:

When confronted with a choice between a practical solution and an expensive solution, I invariably choose the practical one.

And IMO, getting an external amp is the expensive solution, which might even lead to a never-ending gear accumulation that will transform your home into a cluttered eyesore in no time.

The practical, anti-clutter solution is to sell the Yammy and replace it with a receiver that will be a better match to the Monitors. Madali lang naman ibenta ang mga Yammy sa buy and sell section natin.

Tama si boss  t_s_o_n_g.  Palagay ko, sa HK ka maliligayahan! ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Calvin Tan on Mar 13, 2006 at 06:51 PM

When confronted with a choice between a practical solution and an expensive solution, I invariably choose the practical one.

And IMO, getting an external amp is the expensive solution, which might even lead to a never-ending gear accumulation that will transform your home into a cluttered eyesore in no time.

The practical, anti-clutter solution is to sell the Yammy and replace it with a receiver that will be a better match to the Monitors. Madali lang naman ibenta ang mga Yammy sa buy and sell section natin.

Tama si boss  t_s_o_n_g.  Palagay ko, sa HK ka maliligayahan! ;D


Actually, I'm still searching for THE processor/receiver which I believe will be best for me.  It's a sad fact that most stores here tend to guage buyers by their outward appearance. (In short, pag naka-short ka lang dehins ka na papansinin ng mga store clerks.  At lalo pang mapapasama pag naka-tsinelas ka lang. Magsasayang ka lang ng laway sa pakikiusap para mag-audition.)

I still waiting for a receiver, hoping this would be the last audition.  And hopefully, I might be able to compare all the items that I had collected, and will probably dispose the rest.

To all members of PinoyDVD,
Thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: BongerDude on Mar 14, 2006 at 11:41 PM

Actually, I'm still searching for THE processor/receiver which I believe will be best for me.  It's a sad fact that most stores here tend to guage buyers by their outward appearance. (In short, pag naka-short ka lang dehins ka na papansinin ng mga store clerks.  At lalo pang mapapasama pag naka-tsinelas ka lang. Magsasayang ka lang ng laway sa pakikiusap para mag-audition.)

I still waiting for a receiver, hoping this would be the last audition.  And hopefully, I might be able to compare all the items that I had collected, and will probably dispose the rest.

To all members of PinoyDVD,
Thanks

Bro in my experience, fortunately (for them) ineentertain nila ko. Dahil kung hindi ijiu-jiu-jitsu ko sila hehe jk. I don't know why. Naka gula-gulanit akong t shirt wid matching shorts at hardcore na tsinelas nung bumili ako ng harman ko. Maliit lang naman akong tao at maiitim...kumbaga poorboy look talaga. At hindi ko sila sinabihan na bibili na ko. Inasikaso naman ako ng husto, at sila pa nag offer na iparinig saken!

Baka naman nataon lang na walang kwenta ung pinagtatanungan mo. Pag pasenshahan mo na lang.

Para di O.T. , mga bossing, m planning to upgrade my floorstanders at parang B4 ang napupusuan ko.Havent heard them though, nababasa ko lang sa reviews mukhang maganda. How much difference ng Silver sa Bronze?


Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: atomicat10 on Mar 15, 2006 at 07:44 PM
Sir Calvin Tan u got PM
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Calvin Tan on Mar 15, 2006 at 10:27 PM
Para di O.T. , mga bossing, m planning to upgrade my floorstanders at parang B4 ang napupusuan ko.Havent heard them though, nababasa ko lang sa reviews mukhang maganda. How much difference ng Silver sa Bronze?

Kanya-kanyang taste lang yan.  Mas maganda kung ma-audition mo muna with the RECEIVER or PRO/AMP that you are going to use.  Para ma-check mo kung maganda ang matching.  Huwag mo masyadong pansinin ang break-in period - (IMO) konti lang ang ipinagbago. Mas malaki pa ang pinagbago noong ni-rearrange ko ang speakers para makuha ang optimal listening distance, floor base levelling,  at sabay pasak ng foam doon sa monitor audio exhaust vent sa likod ng RS6 floor-stander (halos nakadikit na kasi sa pader).  -- Malakas talaga masyado ang bass nito - palagay ko pang tubo ang RS6.

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: barrister on Mar 17, 2006 at 12:23 AM
Huwag mo masyadong pansinin ang break-in period - (IMO) konti lang ang ipinagbago.

Korek ka jan, sir. 

Hindi rin ako bilib sa "break in".  Of course, all appliances benefit from break-in, but the improvement would not be as dramatic as some people would have us believe.

Except for subwoofers.  A break-in period improves a sub's performance significantly.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audibleillusions on Mar 23, 2006 at 05:07 PM
Bro in my experience, fortunately (for them) ineentertain nila ko. Dahil kung hindi ijiu-jiu-jitsu ko sila hehe jk. I don't know why. Naka gula-gulanit akong t shirt wid matching shorts at hardcore na tsinelas nung bumili ako ng harman ko. Maliit lang naman akong tao at maiitim...kumbaga poorboy look talaga. At hindi ko sila sinabihan na bibili na ko. Inasikaso naman ako ng husto, at sila pa nag offer na iparinig saken!

Baka naman nataon lang na walang kwenta ung pinagtatanungan mo. Pag pasenshahan mo na lang.

Para di O.T. , mga bossing, m planning to upgrade my floorstanders at parang B4 ang napupusuan ko.Havent heard them though, nababasa ko lang sa reviews mukhang maganda. How much difference ng Silver sa Bronze?





sir kung gusto nyo marinig ang B4 drop kayo dito sa timog

Audible Illusions Enterprise
50D timog Avenue Q.C.
3743620

tanong ko lang kung ano gamit nyo na Amp?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Mar 26, 2006 at 06:41 PM
hi all. tagal ko na rin di naka open pinoydvd, dami pa rin MA fans. whats new??
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audioworld on Mar 27, 2006 at 09:08 AM
Reviews from Stereophile http://stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/306monitor/
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Mar 28, 2006 at 10:31 PM
reading the review makes my mouth water  :o
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: hans_adriane on Mar 29, 2006 at 01:22 PM
reading the review makes my mouth water  :o

Pinsan skeeter,

Musta pala palit ng ng RS series..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: @nk71 on Mar 31, 2006 at 11:44 PM
Ask ko lang mga MA masters is BFX or RS FX available here locally sa atin...seemed like d napag uusapan and Di-pole speakers ng Monitor Audio....pa review or feedback naman ng performance...coz Im planning to get those babies this Quarter...
thanks ng marami
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: newbie pa rin on Apr 06, 2006 at 02:05 PM
Can an HK 235 power a B4?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Apr 06, 2006 at 03:44 PM
bro, kayang kaya yan ng hk235 ang B4.  my friend is using hk130 para sa B4 nya and he's very satisfied naman sa performance.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Apr 07, 2006 at 04:13 PM
hans adriane...broken in na ba RS1 mo?? feedback naman...si j_albert22 yata gusto na rin mag-RS1
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Apr 08, 2006 at 12:19 AM
hans adriane...broken in na ba RS1 mo?? feedback naman...si j_albert22 yata gusto na rin mag-RS1

jen,

hindi yata nagagamit kasi busy sa ibang hobby.  :(

ang alam ko iba yata kursunada ni j_albert.  :-X
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rony on Apr 09, 2006 at 08:30 PM
hans adriane...broken in na ba RS1 mo?? feedback naman...si j_albert22 yata gusto na rin mag-RS1


Jen busy si hans sa training.  :-\  :-\  :-\


Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Apr 09, 2006 at 08:32 PM
Pinsan skeeter,

Musta pala palit ng ng RS series..

hehe. ok lang. buhay pa rin. still using my b2s.

ganda reviews ng RS series. inggit ako pre. magkano score mo? baka pwede pag ipunan. para ht na lng b2 ko.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Apr 11, 2006 at 06:56 AM
jen,

hindi yata nagagamit kasi busy sa ibang hobby.  :(

ang alam ko iba yata kursunada ni j_albert.  :-X

Busy ba hindi naman still love my RS1 fully broken in na ito.. ;D



Jen busy si hans sa training. :-\ :-\ :-\


Kulang pa ko training kaya puro sniper role gawa ko. ;D ;D ;D

hehe. ok lang. buhay pa rin. still using my b2s.

ganda reviews ng RS series. inggit ako pre. magkano score mo? baka pwede pag ipunan. para ht na lng b2 ko.

26k ata forgot na na exact price pero IMHO improve version na ito ng S1. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Apr 11, 2006 at 06:59 AM
hans adriane...broken in na ba RS1 mo?? feedback naman...si j_albert22 yata gusto na rin mag-RS1

Yes.. big sounding for its size, clarity and detail you like never harsh tapos good bouncy bass.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Apr 12, 2006 at 04:17 PM
Busy ba hindi naman still love my RS1 fully broken in na ito.. ;D


Kulang pa ko training kaya puro sniper role gawa ko. ;D ;D ;D

26k ata forgot na na exact price pero IMHO improve version na ito ng S1. ;D



wow  :o  nabuhay si koya!  musta na?  how's your setup (specail mention RS1)?  nagagamit mo pa ba?  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Apr 12, 2006 at 06:42 PM
thanks hans! that's good to know...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Apr 12, 2006 at 08:49 PM


wow  :o  nabuhay si koya!  musta na?  how's your setup (specail mention RS1)?  nagagamit mo pa ba?  ;D

Oo naman sir jetok.. kahit nabaling sa iba ang attention eh Audio pa rin loves ko..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Apr 13, 2006 at 01:40 PM
Oo naman sir jetok.. kahit nabaling sa iba ang attention eh Audio pa rin loves ko..

hans,

bring your RS1 sa bahay kung wala ka TRAINING para ma-test natin sa amp ko.   ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: s2kov on Apr 13, 2006 at 01:50 PM
ang saya saya ng mama! ;D


hans,

bring your RS1 sa bahay kung wala ka TRAINING para ma-test natin sa amp ko.   ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: crenshaw on Apr 15, 2006 at 12:08 PM
question po!

ok napo kaya HK 135 sa MA Bronze Series B4 and B2's or kailangan HK 235? salamat Po?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Toquero on Apr 15, 2006 at 07:45 PM
question po!

ok napo kaya HK 135 sa MA Bronze Series B4 and B2's or kailangan HK 235? salamat Po?

For a bigger headroom sa front speakers mo and if budget persist go for the HK235... or above para iwas SARS ka na rin hehehehehe  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: psychodreamer on Apr 21, 2006 at 06:39 AM
I just got the Silver RS 1 some hours ago.  ;D

I first got to listen to these a couple of months ago when I went to their showroom to purchase the Bronze B1 (or B2?).  Then,  the salesman suggested that I listen to the RS1.  Wow, the difference in sound quality was obvious so I decided to hold off my purchase and think about it.  Since then,  I couldn't forget how thrilling the sound was.  So I saved up some more for these.  ;)

I've been 'breaking it in' nonstop with every kind of music I can think of since I got home.  Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Jazz, New Age, Classical, name it,  and wow,  it has been delivering the goods!

 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Apr 21, 2006 at 04:20 PM
I just got the Silver RS 1 some hours ago.  ;D

I first got to listen to these a couple of months ago when I went to their showroom to purchase the Bronze B1 (or B2?).  Then,  the salesman suggested that I listen to the RS1.  Wow, the difference in sound quality was obvious so I decided to hold off my purchase and think about it.  Since then,  I couldn't forget how thrilling the sound was.  So I saved up some more for these.  ;)

I've been 'breaking it in' nonstop with every kind of music I can think of since I got home.  Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Jazz, New Age, Classical, name it,  and wow,  it has been delivering the goods!

 :)


Congrats sa new toy mo. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Apr 21, 2006 at 04:23 PM
hans,

bring your RS1 sa bahay kung wala ka TRAINING para ma-test natin sa amp ko.   ;D

SURE sir lakas ka sa akin eh. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Apr 21, 2006 at 04:25 PM
ang saya saya ng mama! ;D



Ikaw ba naman masikatan ng SUN. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Apr 21, 2006 at 04:50 PM
koya, naka-SUN ka na rin??

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Apr 21, 2006 at 04:51 PM
heropsychodreamer...congratulations! good choice...bagay yan sa SUN :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: psychodreamer on Apr 21, 2006 at 05:24 PM
Yup, thanks!  I've been playing it nonstop since last night.. heh..  ;D

SUN...fire?   :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rony on Apr 21, 2006 at 05:51 PM
koya, naka-SUN ka na rin??



Totoo ba ang balita hans.    ??? ??? ???

(http://i3.tinypic.com/w160ew.jpg)

Hilig mo kasi mag TRAINING ayan nababad ka tuloy sa araw.  :D :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: old_age on Apr 22, 2006 at 10:25 AM
Yup, thanks!  I've been playing it nonstop since last night.. heh..  ;D

SUN...fire?   :)

Sun tube amp.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: psychodreamer on Apr 22, 2006 at 12:57 PM
Sun tube amp.

ah ok.. tube pala.. sweet sounding most probably..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Apr 22, 2006 at 01:21 PM
here it is.....

(http://www2.big.or.jp/~sunaudio/sv/2004_sv-2a3_f.jpg)


plus


(http://www.raf.nl/webshop/images/Audio_Video/Luidsprekers/MONI_RS1_1876.jpg)


equals


hans adrianne's FUTURE setup.  :D

tama ba hans?  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jeppoy on Apr 22, 2006 at 10:28 PM
Mga sir magkano po rs1 ngagyon? san po nyo nakuha? tnx!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: psychodreamer on Apr 24, 2006 at 03:17 PM
You got PM.

Anyway, I got the RS1 for around 424 USD equivalent.

I'm in the Middle East by the way.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Apr 24, 2006 at 03:26 PM
here it is.....

(http://www2.big.or.jp/~sunaudio/sv/2004_sv-2a3_f.jpg)


plus


(http://www.raf.nl/webshop/images/Audio_Video/Luidsprekers/MONI_RS1_1876.jpg)


equals


hans adrianne's FUTURE setup.  :D

tama ba hans?  ;D

Hahahahhaaha RS1 lang and PP amp pwede na ko. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Apr 24, 2006 at 03:27 PM
koya, naka-SUN ka na rin??



SUN nasikatan lang pero di ko kaya wala budget. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: j_albert22 on Apr 24, 2006 at 06:26 PM
jet ganda nyan a ;) SUN ba pwede marinig yan?? at ilang watts???? ;D ;D ;D just asking lang malay mo ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Apr 24, 2006 at 07:41 PM
jet ganda nyan a ;) SUN ba pwede marinig yan?? at ilang watts???? ;D ;D ;D just asking lang malay mo ;D ;D

narinig ko yan sa shop ni rene.  same circuit ng amp ni rony na gawa rin ni rene.  SET 3.5wpc.  :)

kayang i-drive ang MA RS1 ni koya at MA S2 ni rony.  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 05, 2006 at 03:17 PM
narinig ko yan sa shop ni rene.  same circuit ng amp ni rony na gawa rin ni rene.  SET 3.5wpc.  :)

kayang i-drive ang MA RS1 ni koya at MA S2 ni rony.  ;)

sir Jetok,

Thanks PANALO setup mo!! 3D dating. :) :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on May 05, 2006 at 08:46 PM
sir Jetok,

Thanks PANALO setup mo!! 3D dating. :) :)

3D nga ang dating pang-HT.  ;D

yung RS1 mo na break-in na rin.   

rony,

currently babysitting the RS1 for hans.  bagay na bagay sa payaso.   :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 09, 2006 at 12:48 PM
3D nga ang dating pang-HT.  ;D

yung RS1 mo na break-in na rin.   

rony,

currently babysitting the RS1 for hans.  bagay na bagay sa payaso.   :)


Thanks for taking care of my RS1...  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: BongerDude on May 09, 2006 at 03:08 PM
Mga bros, may idea kayo how much RS6 floorstanders dito? thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audibleillusions on May 10, 2006 at 06:17 PM
Mga bros, may idea kayo how much RS6 floorstanders dito? thanks





bos gud day

try to call or drop by to hear the Monitor Audio RS6


Audible Illusions
#50 D Timog Avenue. Beside Lexus near Zirko
tel 3743620
[email protected]


thank you sir

monitor audio speakers also a awarded speakers
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on May 11, 2006 at 11:49 AM
Mga bros, may idea kayo how much RS6 floorstanders dito? thanks

Try to call Spectra 8185493 look for Leslie or Jim. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: BongerDude on May 11, 2006 at 07:49 PM
Thanks mga chong.  Curious lang po kasi... ang gaganda ng reviews eh. 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on May 15, 2006 at 11:21 PM
Thanks mga chong.  Curious lang po kasi... ang gaganda ng reviews eh. 

Bro, hindi lang sa reviews maganda ang Monitor Audio, sa actual sound reproduction and quality one of the best ito.  If you can manage to match it with a good amp (ss or tube) puwedeng makipag-sabayan ito sa mga ibang sikat na brands within the price range (Silver to Gold Series).  I haven't heard the RS6 but I own a pair of original UK-MA S6 which I bought in Dubai.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macmac09 on May 15, 2006 at 11:35 PM
is the monitotr audio rs1 magnetically shielded. somehow it affected my tv kasi.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on May 16, 2006 at 11:19 AM
RS1 magnetically shielded....I think so kase dapat sa isang standmounts ay shielded.  Better check their website or iyong mga local distributors.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macmac09 on May 20, 2006 at 10:14 AM
ei tnx, another question lang po. kapag 5.1 setup po ba kailangan same brand and series yung mga speakers. let's say rs1 tpos centerr ko rs lcr din? o pwede bronze or other brands?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on May 20, 2006 at 11:26 AM
ei tnx, another question lang po. kapag 5.1 setup po ba kailangan same brand and series yung mga speakers. let's say rs1 tpos centerr ko rs lcr din? o pwede bronze or other brands?

Not necessarily with the same brand, though mas maganda i-complement both make.  Ang importante ay tama iyong power output nung center channel with respect doon sa front speakers mo (kahit ano pang brand iyong center speaker).  Kase kung hindi match, either i-overwhelm ng fronts iyong center or the other way around.  Ang center channel naman kase, ang pinaka-purpose nito ay para sa vocals/talkies and iyong other special effects especially sa multi-channel format in movies  & music. 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: synchro_01 on May 21, 2006 at 02:24 PM
ei tnx, another question lang po. kapag 5.1 setup po ba kailangan same brand and series yung mga speakers. let's say rs1 tpos centerr ko rs lcr din? o pwede bronze or other brands?

the center channel IS and will always will be the most important channel in any HT system. doesnt matter if your system has 6.1, 7.1 or what have you...if your center channel isnt up to the task then you can forget about having that extraordinary HT experience.  assuming that all channels will be equally powered, timbre matching is the most important aspect in relation to the main left and right speakers....get this wrong and the speeding Ducati 999 that will pan across the left, center and right channels will suddenly become a Honda CBR600 on the center channel thus decreasing that sense of realism.   the best systems often use IDENTICAL left, center and right channels to ensure 100% timbre matching...if cost is no object then getting the full suite of L,C,R and the surrounds with the same type/model of speakers would be the most ideal.   if that isnt possible then you may resort to getting specialized center channel speakers in the same model range as the left and right channels.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macmac09 on May 22, 2006 at 01:35 AM
ok, tnx po sa mga replies. ipon na lang muna ko. namali ata ako ng pili ng speaker, di kaya budget ko pambili center, hehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: moks on May 28, 2006 at 01:43 AM
which is better dali concept 6 or the monitor audio b4 matched with hk235? this is for ht application?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on May 28, 2006 at 02:09 AM
which is better dali concept 6 or the monitor audio b4 matched with hk235? this is for ht application?

Payo ko mas maganda ay pakinggan mo pareho gamit iyong HK235 mo.  Kase baka maganda sa ibang tao eh pangit naman sa pandinig mo.  Isa pa, tingnan mo kung ano ang pinaka-match sa HK235.  Wala nang iba pa na makakapagsabi kung ano ang mas maganda kundi ikaw mismo kase ikaw ang bibili, ang gagamit at makikinig. 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on May 28, 2006 at 10:00 PM
moks, try both at archi audio...better give it a serious listen...just my 2cents, thanks!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: newbie pa rin on May 29, 2006 at 02:00 PM
Sir Moks,
Both are a good choice.
I have auditioned them both before.
You'll never go wrong if you choose any of the two.
Since you'll need to choose one I'd say go for the MA B4.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: turismo1997 on Jun 06, 2006 at 01:14 AM
Hi,

Bagay ba ang RS1 sa Yamaha 1500? Thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audibleillusions on Jun 06, 2006 at 12:07 PM
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yes sir bagay na bagay po talaga ang RS1 sa RX-V1500
Kung hindi kayo busy sir try to drop.
we have show room

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Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: docsialu on Jun 06, 2006 at 12:26 PM
magkano po ba ang rs1
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Oloap on Jun 06, 2006 at 12:27 PM
Audible Illusion,

Can you give a review of the radius series for HT and Audio purposes? Can their dimunitive size match a front pj projecting up to about 80 inches diagonal?

Also kindly pm me the prices of the radius speakers and your best offer.

TIA
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers g
Post by: turismo1997 on Jun 06, 2006 at 12:27 PM
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yes sir bagay na bagay po talaga ang RS1 sa RX-V1500
Kung hindi kayo busy sir try to drop.
we have show room

TO HEAR IS TO BELIEVE!!!   TO HEAR IS TO BELIEVE   TO HEAR IS TO BELIEVE   TO HEAR IS TO BELIEVE   TO HEAR IS TO BELIEVE

THE BETTER SOUND and VIEWS FOR BUDGETED PRICE

sige sir, bigyan mo ako quotation for rs1 and rlcr. oops OT na.. thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audibleillusions on Jun 06, 2006 at 01:13 PM

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Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macmac09 on Jun 18, 2006 at 01:45 PM
hi, i need a little bit of advise. ii have a pair of rs1 kasi. i originally planned on sa stereo system only so i bought what i think is the best i could afford. kaya lang after my uncle lend me an avr and  couple of his speakers i decided that i also enjoy movies as well as multichannel music. plan ko is to buy the speakers first kasi la pa naman talaga ako gustong avr. what should i do?
center: rs lcr or bronze na center
surround: bronze na pang surrounds or should i buy a floorstander na rs then move my rs1 sa surroound. (i am more inclined to the bronze kasi la ko pambili floorstanders. hehehe. ok lang po ba rs1 sa front. di po ba kulang bass yn? tnx
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: everythingyouwant on Jun 18, 2006 at 01:55 PM
san ba kayo located?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Le_Stat on Jun 24, 2006 at 12:39 AM
a.)  meron na ba nakasubok ng RS1 paired with a DENON 2805 or any other Denon?  Kamusta resulta?

b.) ok ba na gawing fronts for HT ang RS1 for a small sized room ?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: psychodreamer on Jul 15, 2006 at 12:11 AM
I using the RS1 for my fronts and I'm very satisfied with it, both for music and HT.  Sometimes,  I even watch movies using only a 2.1 configuration.

It's powered by an Onkyo 797 by the way.


a.) meron na ba nakasubok ng RS1 paired with a DENON 2805 or any other Denon? Kamusta resulta?

b.) ok ba na gawing fronts for HT ang RS1 for a small sized room ?

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: stan93 on Jul 26, 2006 at 06:12 PM
hi guys, would appreciate your help in determining which HT speakers I should buy.  I've actually decided on MA b series 5.1 set up, but while I was scanning the net I came across a review I think by What HIFI (supertest 2006)wherein the B2 actually landed 3rd behind MS902i and Wharefedale 9.1 .  To add to the confusion I was surprised to find out that the Wharfs actually are priced similarly to the B series in the UK.  I don't mind spending a bit more for B series as opposed to Wharfedale but I don't want to always think back and regret my purchase.(value for money).  Thanks for your help
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Jairus on Jul 26, 2006 at 06:38 PM
hi guys, would appreciate your help in determining which HT speakers I should buy.  I've actually decided on MA b series 5.1 set up, but while I was scanning the net I came across a review I think by What HIFI (supertest 2006)wherein the B2 actually landed 3rd behind MS902i and Wharefedale 9.1 .  To add to the confusion I was surprised to find out that the Wharfs actually are priced similarly to the B series in the UK.  I don't mind spending a bit more for B series as opposed to Wharfedale but I don't want to always think back and regret my purchase.(value for money).  Thanks for your help

Why don't you go on and audition them with the receiver you intend to pair it with. If all of them sound good to you, then get the one with the lowest price. I don't think you'll go wrong with any of them. 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: shotgun on Jul 26, 2006 at 10:16 PM
hi guys, would appreciate your help in determining which HT speakers I should buy.  I've actually decided on MA b series 5.1 set up, but while I was scanning the net I came across a review I think by What HIFI (supertest 2006)wherein the B2 actually landed 3rd behind MS902i and Wharefedale 9.1 .  To add to the confusion I was surprised to find out that the Wharfs actually are priced similarly to the B series in the UK.  I don't mind spending a bit more for B series as opposed to Wharfedale but I don't want to always think back and regret my purchase.(value for money).  Thanks for your help


I've got a B4 for HT and Diamond 9.2 for audio (2nd setup). Before getting the 9.2, I've auditioned the B2...  I prefer the B2. However, I could not resist the value for money of the Wharfedales. If you're on a budget (and can keep yourself from upgrading), go for the Wharfedales, but if you can spend more now get the B2 (so you won't have the upgrade itch).

Audition, audition, audition. There are other options out there. AE, Aurum, etc.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: stan93 on Jul 27, 2006 at 01:21 PM
Why don't you go on and audition them with the receiver you intend to pair it with. If all of them sound good to you, then get the one with the lowest price. I don't think you'll go wrong with any of them. 8)

Hi, thanks for the feedback.  I do plan to audition them but being a newbie, I was afraid that I might not be able to catch the differences they would have that would be apparent to more experienced listeners. Thanks!


I've got a B4 for HT and Diamond 9.2 for audio (2nd setup). Before getting the 9.2, I've auditioned the B2... I prefer the B2. However, I could not resist the value for money of the Wharfedales. If you're on a budget (and can keep yourself from upgrading), go for the Wharfedales, but if you can spend more now get the B2 (so you won't have the upgrade itch).

Audition, audition, audition. There are other options out there. AE, Aurum, etc.

Thanks!  Am actually thinking of B4 for fronts, B center and their Dipole/Bipole for surrounds.  This set up wouild cost roughly double the 9.5s , 9cs and 9dfs.  Assuming that the MAs have better sonic quality than the Wharfs, would it "justify" the price difference?  Thanks!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: shotgun on Jul 27, 2006 at 02:39 PM
Hi, thanks for the feedback.  I do plan to audition them but being a newbie, I was afraid that I might not be able to catch the differences they would have that would be apparent to more experienced listeners. Thanks!

Thanks!  Am actually thinking of B4 for fronts, B center and their Dipole/Bipole for surrounds.  This set up wouild cost roughly double the 9.5s , 9cs and 9dfs.  Assuming that the MAs have better sonic quality than the Wharfs, would it "justify" the price difference?  Thanks!

Personally, I would only notice the difference on Stereo mode. For HT I don't think I'll notice much. With regard to the MA being double the price, the improvement in sound isn't double ;) It really boils down to how much you'll be spending time using the system (HT vs Music over time) and your overall budget. In my case, I only get to use my MAs about twice a month compared to my stereo setup (which was a budget setup) which I use every other day. Now I'm thinking that I should have allocated funds to my 2nd setup rather than my HT. :(
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Jairus on Jul 27, 2006 at 03:09 PM
Thanks!  Am actually thinking of B4 for fronts, B center and their Dipole/Bipole for surrounds.  This set up wouild cost roughly double the 9.5s , 9cs and 9dfs.  Assuming that the MAs have better sonic quality than the Wharfs, would it "justify" the price difference?  Thanks!

For HT, I don't think you'll notice much of a difference and the Wharfedales will more than suffice.  With the savings, you may just want to buy a pair of better bookshelves for a separate audio set-up  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Jul 28, 2006 at 07:10 AM
For HT, I don't think you'll notice much of a difference and the Wharfedales will more than suffice.  With the savings, you may just want to buy a pair of better bookshelves for a separate audio set-up  ;)

Correct ka dyan sir.

Better put your budget on 2 channel than multi channel.. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


just kidding guys syempre buy what your ear like always. :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: stan93 on Jul 28, 2006 at 01:32 PM
thanks for the feedback guys!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Calvin Tan on Jul 30, 2006 at 10:53 PM
Actually, makikita mo ang difference pag nag-upgrade ka ng electronics. Diyan lilitaw ang ganda ng Monitor Audio.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: JoeyGS on Aug 01, 2006 at 01:22 PM
I would like to solicit you opinions on which is a better audio speaker between the B4 and the 602 S3.  I am currently trying to decide which would have the widest sound range from the highs, mid lows and the lows.  My music varies from classical, standards, flamencos, sambas, pock, rock etc.   I will also be using this with an HT setup but will use this primarily for stereo/audio.  The price of these 2 are almost at the same level, so price is not an issue.

Your expert views will count a lot.

Thanks and kind regards.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dench on Aug 01, 2006 at 05:55 PM
I would like to solicit you opinions on which is a better audio speaker between the B4 and the 602 S3.  I am currently trying to decide which would have the widest sound range from the highs, mid lows and the lows.  My music varies from classical, standards, flamencos, sambas, pock, rock etc.   I will also be using this with an HT setup but will use this primarily for stereo/audio.  The price of these 2 are almost at the same level, so price is not an issue.

Your expert views will count a lot.

Thanks and kind regards.

my vote will go for the B4 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: JoeyGS on Aug 03, 2006 at 07:09 AM


Thanks Dench.

What would be the highlights of the B4 as compared with the B&W602 S3?


I would like to solicit you opinions on which is a better audio speaker between the B4 and the 602 S3.  I am currently trying to decide which would have the widest sound range from the highs, mid lows and the lows.  My music varies from classical, standards, flamencos, sambas, pock, rock etc.   I will also be using this with an HT setup but will use this primarily for stereo/audio.  The price of these 2 are almost at the same level, so price is not an issue.

Your expert views will count a lot.

Thanks and kind regards.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Aug 25, 2006 at 08:49 AM
wow, an S6 for surrounds...HANEP! this on'e excellent for audio as well...good luck! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: psychodreamer on Aug 29, 2006 at 01:41 PM
Both MA and B&W make good speakers,  but I prefer the sound of the Monitors.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dagul27 on Sep 07, 2006 at 12:08 AM
After reading most of the reviews here about different speaker brands i've finally decided to get the Monitor Audio B6 ;D. Paired it with a Yamaha RX-V659 and so far i'm very happy.Bought it for $525/tax.The Yamaha was $499 but was able to get it for $415+tax.Next month i'll be getting the Bronze center and the B1's for surround.Thanks to pinoydvd and to all of it's contributing members for all the information with regards to this hobby. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rband04 on Sep 07, 2006 at 10:56 PM
mga sir

as my experience

RXV 659 good enough for RS series and it's fit for big rooms
for B4 RXV559 minimum of RXV459
B2,B1, B center are really fit for RXV357.


Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kojie on Sep 10, 2006 at 11:32 AM
just tested the B4 and daimond 9.5 w/ the yamaha (at spectra) and dali concept 6 w/ hk reciever (at AA) kahapon.

Here is my .02 , note im no guru or an audiophile this is just personal opinion lang po.

Audio - tested w/ finger style guitar cds and alicia keys cd
Diamond 9.5 w/ yamaha - Ok na combo great for all around music, mas mayron syang lows compared to the other too. Pero di overwhelming but you can definitely tell it was there.

B4 w/ yamaha - Ang ganda ng highs and mids, parang dito talaga bumagay yung yamaha. Napaka clear ng snapping ng guitars and ok sya sa pianos.

Dali w/ hk - ill fit this in between the Diamond 9.5 and B4. Ok din sya pero i was expecting more for music since hk ang gamit. Parang nawalan ng konting detial yung music. I was expecting really much more, kse yung environment na pinag subukan ko mas ok sya for audio testing, mukhang acouticaly treated kse sya and dun sa other store bare lang. Pero its a good combo can't go wrong w/ it.

Audio ranking
1) B4 w/ yamaha
2) Dali w/ hk
3) 9.5 w/ yamaha

Movies - tested both w/ dts demo dvd, running audio scene.
I won't give any opinions regarding the rears since it used different rears and when i setup one ill use the wharfedale 9dfs. Para sa akin kse for effects lang sya and i won't use all channel stereo mode and ok talaga sa budget ang 9dfs. :D

Diamond 9.5 , 9cm w/ yamaha - Ok sya pero parang overwhelming yung center na cm(malakas pero wla gaano detail) , khet si jim advice nya sa akin na i-pair ko nalang sa 9cs (tested it already). For movies ok na combo sya you cant go wrong w/ it.

B4 , B center w/ yamaha - Yung b center sya smallest sa mga tinignan ko pero it honestly suprised it honestly suprised us all(Me, my gf and my friend who is a musician). Mas pronounced yung pag hingal nung lalaki na tumatakbo, napaka clear nung mga steps nya and yung may mga sigaw. Wla talaga ako gaano expectation sa B center kse nakita ko simple lang and ang liit nya.

Concept 6, Concept center w/ hk - Concept center pinaka ok sa looks para sa akin, pero in comparison sa sa B4 and 9cm eto yung pinaka less sa detials. Siguro it needs are really good avr to shine. In a week or two try ko makahiram ng yamaha avr to test this, since magaling talaga yammy for movies. Sayang sana magkaroon din ng yamaha AVR sa AA in the future. Since ang ibang buyers hanap talaga nila is more on HT and less on audio.

Movie ranking
1) B4 w/ yamaha
2) 9.5 w/ yamaha
3) Dali w/ hk

Again personal opinion lang po ito. Newb lang ako sa hobby na ito but based on what i tested yan ang aking observation. Suggestion ko lang sa iba, basa basa muna then narrow down your choices based on what others have already tested then go out and aution those brands.

Finally may question po ako. LOL..... Anybody tested the B4 w/ yamaha while listening to Alternative and pop music? Wla po kse akong pang test kahapon na matino.

:D

--kojie
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Le_Stat on Sep 10, 2006 at 12:28 PM
Kojie,

what was the HK receiver that you tested the Dali Concept 6 with in AA?  The 135 or the 235?  Medyo kapos sa power yan.  If I am not mistaken, higher model and gamit ng Spectra for their Yamaha so more juice comes out.  Try to request Archi Audio to put their EL34 tubes with the Dali Concept 6.   Pero it's still better to compare speakers using the same amp, cd player, speaker cables, and interconnects.

It took me 5 months bago maka-decide on which speakers to get.   Don't rely on reviews, on hearsay, or promotional sales talk of shop personel.   Only trust your ears.   ;D

If you are into Audio, try the Monitor Audio RS-1 and Dali Ikon 2.

If you want an all rounder Audio - Home Theater set up (and can stretch your budget), try the Dali Ikon series.  However, if you are on a budget then the Monitor Audio Bronze series for Home Theater is enough to satisfy your cravings on quality sounds.


Plug Plug :  ;D  If you want a very good speaker for percussions and strings, try a speaker that has Ribbon Tweeters.    ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kojie on Sep 10, 2006 at 03:01 PM
hi Le_Stat,

AVR 140 ang ginamit w/ the Dali concept 6. Try kong maitest next time w/ a Yamaha 657 para almost same. I really need to use yamaha for my avr bec. it has some of the features that i require. Mga mid-20's lang kse budget ko for my AVR(almost same sa age ko.. LOL..j/k) and only the 657/659 and 235/240 fits.

I am just really looking for an all-arounder gears. Mayron pa ko 2 weeks para makapag test till magawa house ko so i still have enough time to audition around.

Yung ikon series medyo wla na sa budget ko hehehe.

thanks

--kojie



Kojie,

what was the HK receiver that you tested the Dali Concept 6 with in AA?  The 135 or the 235?  Medyo kapos sa power yan.  If I am not mistaken, higher model and gamit ng Spectra for their Yamaha so more juice comes out.  Try to request Archi Audio to put their EL34 tubes with the Dali Concept 6.   Pero it's still better to compare speakers using the same amp, cd player, speaker cables, and interconnects.

It took me 5 months bago maka-decide on which speakers to get.   Don't rely on reviews, on hearsay, or promotional sales talk of shop personel.   Only trust your ears.   ;D

If you are into Audio, try the Monitor Audio RS-1 and Dali Ikon 2.

If you want an all rounder Audio - Home Theater set up (and can stretch your budget), try the Dali Ikon series.  However, if you are on a budget then the Monitor Audio Bronze series for Home Theater is enough to satisfy your cravings on quality sounds.


Plug Plug :  ;D  If you want a very good speaker for percussions and strings, try a speaker that has Ribbon Tweeters.    ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Le_Stat on Sep 10, 2006 at 03:16 PM
hi Le_Stat,

AVR 140 ang ginamit w/ the Dali concept 6. Try kong maitest next time w/ a Yamaha 657 para almost same. I really need to use yamaha for my avr bec. it has some of the features that i require. Mga mid-20's lang kse budget ko for my AVR(almost same sa age ko.. LOL..j/k) and only the 657/659 and 235/240 fits.

I am just really looking for an all-arounder gears. Mayron pa ko 2 weeks para makapag test till magawa house ko so i still have enough time to audition around.

Yung ikon series medyo wla na sa budget ko hehehe.

thanks

--kojie


If you are really on a tight budget but want superb Home theater speakers, you might also want to check Aurum Cantus Home Theater speakers.   Contact Noel of Audio Amplified.   You might be surprised.

You can check out their thread here: 

http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=29662.112
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kojie on Sep 10, 2006 at 03:24 PM
If you are really on a tight budget but want superb Home theater speakers, you might also want to check Aurum Cantus Home Theater speakers.   Contact Noel of Audio Amplified.   You might be surprised.

You can check out their thread here: 

http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=29662.112

Thanks .. yep plano ko rin tumingen dun.
Btw do they carry yamaha avrs ?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: wurt wurt wurt on Sep 15, 2006 at 11:10 PM
any idea how much ang RS6 ngayon. Thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 17, 2006 at 01:40 PM
RS6 = P58,000.00, thanks! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: docsialu on Sep 17, 2006 at 01:50 PM
ano kayang magandang amp ang maganda ibagay sa rs1, either solid state or tube?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 17, 2006 at 02:11 PM
i've had an RS1 and used it for tubes, either push pull or SET, it SINGS with gusto...bass is enough...tried it with an HT receiver...it is also OK...thanks! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: wurt wurt wurt on Sep 17, 2006 at 02:13 PM
salamat superman. mukhang ibang plano na lang ;D

RS6 = P58,000.00, thanks! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: docsialu on Sep 17, 2006 at 02:15 PM
how bout the b2 sir? does it also make good music with lets say a push pull el34?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Sep 17, 2006 at 03:06 PM
how bout the b2 sir? does it also make good music with lets say a push pull el34?

a push-pull el34 with 25-30wpc will easily drive the b2.  will it make good music?  it will really depend on your preference.  auditioning is the best way to find out.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 18, 2006 at 09:08 AM
agree with jetok...we can only comment based on our own experience, using our own gears...with a PP tube amp, practically any speakers can be used and can easily drive them...

got your PM, will send a more detailed answer later...thanks! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 18, 2006 at 09:10 AM
wurt 3x,

no problem...hope i was able to help you, thanks! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Sep 19, 2006 at 01:02 AM
RS6 = P58,000.00, thanks! :D

grabe RS6! toys for the big boys. tsk tsk tsk.

buy and sell section still down? *sigh* was hoping find 2nd hand B4s or HKs coz will be in manila on the 26th for a conference.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: docsialu on Sep 19, 2006 at 08:06 AM
Gud am, would like to ask anybody who could share their experiences in pairing the b2 with a tube amp, please share your experiences, tnx
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 19, 2006 at 02:45 PM
c. skeeter, wurt3x,

if you can find a pre-owned S6, go for it!!...i know the RS6 is a bit more refined and detailed...but overall, if you do not have "tengang maselan", they are very similar sonically...

(http://www.mvideo.ru/Pdb/196940.jpg) RS6  ->  S6   (http://www.aviyaffe.com/store/products/big/Monitor_Audio_S6_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Sep 19, 2006 at 04:24 PM
docsialu, replied to your PM, thanks! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Daemon_Seraphim on Sep 20, 2006 at 06:40 AM
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(http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/8648/audibleilusionsinglefacesignag.jpg)


to turismo1997, docsialu,

sir you got pm
(http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/6250/rs16jn.gif)
(http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/7967/what3rg.gif)


Sir, ano ano models meron kaydo for Monitor Audio? Could you pm me the models that you have as well as the prices? Kung meron din kayong discounts and deals pa pm na din. Thanks :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: alx on Sep 21, 2006 at 07:31 AM
looking for front speaker for my hk 340..

choices r:
- monitor audio rs1 or bw 602 s3
- paradigm studio 20 or monitor audio rs6

i can adjust my budget as long as i got a good match.. thanks!
please give me your personal experience with these speakers setups..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 21, 2006 at 07:59 AM
looking for front speaker for my hk 340..

choices r:
- monitor audio rs1 or bw 602 s3
- paradigm studio 20 or monitor audio rs6

i can adjust my budget as long as i got a good match.. thanks!
please give me your personal experience with these speakers setups..

MA would be a good match for your HK receiver heard the paradigm maganda but a little power hungry.

again audition with your AVR to know if you like the combo.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: H a n $ on Sep 21, 2006 at 08:02 AM
grabe RS6! toys for the big boys. tsk tsk tsk.

buy and sell section still down? *sigh* was hoping find 2nd hand B4s or HKs coz will be in manila on the 26th for a conference.

pinsan skeeter,

Musta.. :) :) :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lakambini on Sep 21, 2006 at 10:36 AM
alx,

pinakabagay sa hk ang ma rs6.  rs6s are easier to drive than b&ws and paradigms. Mas full-range-sounding ito compared sa lower sibling nito na s1.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: docsialu on Sep 21, 2006 at 12:17 PM
which  hk integrated stereo amp is a match for the rs6
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cousin skeeter on Sep 21, 2006 at 01:09 PM
pinsan skeeter,

Musta.. :) :) :)

hans,

hehe. ok pa rin. still enjoying my hk/ma setup. planning to upgrade if i can find someone selling b4s when i go to manila next week.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: alx on Sep 21, 2006 at 02:06 PM
lakambini, what model r u refering to..?? rs6 or rs1 vs. bw 602?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Daemon_Seraphim on Sep 21, 2006 at 03:37 PM
Would ib advisable to get a floorstander (Monitor B4) for a 15 sqm room or just bookshelves (Monitor B2).

Thanks!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macmac09 on Sep 24, 2006 at 08:03 AM
ako 16 sqm room bookshelf pa rin. rs1.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audibleillusions on Sep 25, 2006 at 05:05 PM
Would ib advisable to get a floorstander (Monitor B4) for a 15 sqm room or just bookshelves (Monitor B2).

Thanks!

sir minimum spkrs B2 or RS1 surround B1 or BFXwith sub 10"and Ideal B4 or RS6
 (http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/5790/carafor15sqmeterroomcdz5.jpg)
(http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/496/room5x3lc6.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Daemon_Seraphim on Oct 27, 2006 at 07:36 AM
I saw at Monitoraudio.co.uk parang bago or improved na Bronze series...actually Bronze Reference series.
Anybody know kung meron na sya dito sa Phils.?

Looking at the specs almost the same lang sya dun sa Bronze series na speakers.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: alexg on Nov 01, 2006 at 11:48 PM
Has anybody paired the Bronze series with Denon AVRs?

How about the B2 with a push pull tube amp (Audio Space KT88 or Duntonic)?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: almirage on Jan 22, 2007 at 09:26 PM
Monitor Audio Bronze Reference Series

(http://s90.photobucket.com/albums/k272/daddymicks/th_monitoraudiobrseries.jpg)


Available na ba to dito ngayon?how much kaya yung BR2?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: main_man04 on Sep 05, 2007 at 04:25 PM
new MA br2 user here... ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: JoeyGS on Sep 06, 2007 at 03:36 PM
Monitor Audio Bronze Reference Series

(http://s90.photobucket.com/albums/k272/daddymicks/th_monitoraudiobrseries.jpg)


Available na ba to dito ngayon?how much kaya yung BR2?

Visit Spectra at Glorietta I, Park Sqaure, Makati.  They have models on display too.

JoeyGS
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: almirage on Sep 06, 2007 at 06:36 PM
Visit Spectra at Glorietta I, Park Sqaure, Makati.  They have models on display too.

JoeyGS

thanks sir joey :) :)
pero i bought MA rs1 last week here in bacolod :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: main_man04 on Sep 07, 2007 at 09:46 AM
thanks sir joey :) :)
pero i bought MA rs1 last week here in bacolod :)


ey bro mag kano kuha mo ng rs1 mo? and anong amp ang gamit mo? :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: almirage on Sep 07, 2007 at 11:09 AM
ey bro mag kano kuha mo ng rs1 mo? and anong amp ang gamit mo? :)

sir main_man04 and ches,

sent you pm's

thanks :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: main_man04 on Sep 10, 2007 at 01:03 PM
almirage25

thanks sa info! ok din i paired ang NAD c325bee sa MA BR2... ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vvt-i on Oct 22, 2007 at 01:47 PM
New Monitor Audio Platinum100

(http://www.phileweb.com/news/photo/200701/MONITOR-PL100_big.jpg)

Compact 2-way bookshelf loudspeaker

Frequency Response: 42Hz-100kHz
Sensitivity: 88db
Nominal Impedance: 4ohms
Power Handling: 120w
Dimension: 37h x 34w x 28,5d/piece
Drivers: 1 x 6.5" RDT Bass/mid-range driver
           1 x C-CAM high frequency ribbon transducer
SRP: 3500,00 € /pair

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dB10 on Oct 22, 2007 at 09:45 PM
grabe sa mahal !!! thats $5000.00 US or Php 220,000.00 pesoses!!!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Oct 25, 2007 at 03:43 PM
Hintayin mo lang, magkakaroon din ng price reduction ýan...bago pa kase eh.
Puwede nang ipantapat sa Sonus Faber at Von Schweikert.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lucky7 on Oct 27, 2007 at 12:25 PM
MA owners,

How is the RS1 compares with the new BW 685?

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: hans_adriane on Nov 16, 2007 at 05:52 PM
New Monitor Audio Platinum100

(http://www.phileweb.com/news/photo/200701/MONITOR-PL100_big.jpg)

Compact 2-way bookshelf loudspeaker

Frequency Response: 42Hz-100kHz
Sensitivity: 88db
Nominal Impedance: 4ohms
Power Handling: 120w
Dimension: 37h x 34w x 28,5d/piece
Drivers: 1 x 6.5" RDT Bass/mid-range driver
           1 x C-CAM high frequency ribbon transducer
SRP: 3500,00 € /pair



Jetok,

Bago bookshelf mo??  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: oweidah on Nov 16, 2007 at 07:45 PM
nauuso ribbons ah ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edwin on Nov 18, 2007 at 09:17 AM
The first Monitor Audio speaker I was able to listen to was the Monitor 1s. Small standmounts with a big sound. Quite impress with it. Currently hunting one down as a second pair of speakers.

(http://www.audiocostruzioni.com/r_s/diffusori/monitor-audio-one/monitor-audio.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Feb 02, 2008 at 01:23 AM
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yes sir bagay na bagay po talaga ang RS1 sa RX-V1500
Kung hindi kayo busy sir try to drop.
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May I ask magkano ang RS6 and RS8?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Feb 02, 2008 at 03:08 AM
May I ask magkano ang RS6 and RS8?
rs6 - 45t - medium to big sized rooms
rs8 - 69t - necessary to have a big room
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dB10 on Feb 02, 2008 at 07:30 AM
rs6 - 45t - medium to big sized rooms
rs8 - 69t - necessary to have a big room

may old S series pa ba left over ngayon? particularly S10, how much?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Feb 02, 2008 at 07:07 PM
may old S series pa ba left over ngayon? particularly S10, how much?
i dont think so..try the used market on these older models.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Feb 03, 2008 at 12:22 AM
rs6 - 45t - medium to big sized rooms
rs8 - 69t - necessary to have a big room

Thanks...May audible difference ba ang sound ng RS6 model versus sa S6 or sa cosmetics lang nagkatalo?



Thank you once again....

S2N
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: @nk71 on Feb 03, 2008 at 01:14 AM
I would say if u have enough money go 4 an upgrade..kung meron kana why bother....
remember speakers that are well taken cared off would last a decade or two....feeling ko new models are often just tweeked tweeters that comes in new design boxes  ;D
so to conclude meron pinagkaiba konti clarity wise cguro dahil sa technology na meron tyo ngayon...
but not worth d upgrade
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Feb 03, 2008 at 03:16 AM
Thanks...May audible difference ba ang sound ng RS6 model versus sa S6 or sa cosmetics lang nagkatalo?



Thank you once again....

S2N
havent heard an S6 myself. aesthetically, the RS6 looks much better. sound-wise, the RS6 they say, has more bass and body as compared to the older S6.

superman is in better position to comment as he has owned an S6 and most probably has heard an RS6 as well.
hint: i opted for the GS10 as against the RS6 after my A-B comparison. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Feb 04, 2008 at 09:21 AM
I would say there's a slight improvement on the RS6 particularly on the highs...as to the bottom end it is almost the same...strength of both S6 and RS6 is the midrange...try to ask audioworld c/o joey/kelvin, they may still have "s" models...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Feb 05, 2008 at 12:38 AM
Bros,

Thank you...Medyo curious lang ako sa sound and performance ng RS6...I have heard the S6 and it's an excellent loudspeakers...Better than B&W, Dali, Aurum Cantus & Castle...for me.  I am thinking to buy either an RS6 or RS8 to pair my Amadeus SR1 tube amp when I get back to the country.

Thank you once again...

S2N
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Ctlim on Feb 05, 2008 at 01:07 AM
parang wala na sa audioworld... theres a nice pre-owned sonus faber concertino there though last time i checked...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Feb 10, 2008 at 07:32 AM
I would say there's a slight improvement on the RS6 particularly on the highs...as to the bottom end it is almost the same...strength of both S6 and RS6 is the midrange...try to ask audioworld c/o joey/kelvin, they may still have "s" models...

Sir,

Actually I own the original UK-built MA-S6 (Rosemah color-pls see pix below).  I bought it last December 2005 here in Dubai for US$1200 (2005 forex $1=Ph55) including the shipment and used it only for a year kase lagi naman akong nasa labas ng bansa.  My unit is in excellent condition, no scratch and never been played loud complete with box and already registered in the MA UK.  I would like to know if the local distributor in the Philippines is keen on a trade-in for an RS6 or RS8 model?  I heard recently the GS20, RS6 and RS8 here in Dubai but I found it not practical to buy another pair of MA without disposing my S6...Right?  (So if the local distributor of MA would like to consider my idea for a trade-in and I will just add some cash to compensate the local market price...Please let me know, PM me if it's amenable)

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u64/solp_online/MA-S6.jpg)
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u64/solp_online/MA-S6-RoseMah.jpg)
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u64/solp_online/MA-S6fnew.jpg)

Thanks,

S2N 8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dB10 on Feb 10, 2008 at 08:08 AM
Sir,

Actually I own the original UK-built MA-S6 (Rosemah color-pls see pix below).  I bought it last December 2005 here in Dubai for US$1200 (2005 forex $1=Ph55) including the shipment.....

Thanks,

S2N 8)

sir may i ask how much was the shipping cost or the price of the speakers itself when you bought it? please pm me reply if its more appropriate. TIA
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Feb 10, 2008 at 10:21 AM
The shipment cost was equivalent to US$200 via air cargo including the insurance at the time. 

Regards,

S2N
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lancito on Feb 12, 2008 at 04:37 PM
OUT OF STOCK LAHAT! BR1 WALNUT, BRFX WALNUT, RADIUS 90, RADIUS 180!    >:(
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dB10 on Feb 13, 2008 at 07:17 AM
OUT OF STOCK LAHAT! BR1 WALNUT, BRFX WALNUT, RADIUS 90, RADIUS 180!    >:(

sir did they tell you why they have only a few stocks na lang? brisk sales ba or something else?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lancito on Feb 13, 2008 at 08:10 AM
sir did they tell you why they have only a few stocks na lang? brisk sales ba or something else?

Sabi may padating daw new shipment pero March pa.  Im pretty sure last good inventory was December pa.  Pero alam mo naman minsan sasabihin bukas pero 2 weeks pa pala.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dB10 on Feb 13, 2008 at 08:08 PM
well i can honestly say that it will be worth the wait  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: @nk71 on Feb 14, 2008 at 01:12 AM
im looking for SLCR black oak any sightings  ::) pa pm nalang, used as long in good condition...thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lancito on Feb 22, 2008 at 03:20 PM
I was advised by Audioworld that there are still some stocks of BR1 which I intend to use for rears kaso lang black kulay.  Walnut all fronts ko eh.  Would you buy the black or wait another 2 months para terno lahat?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dB10 on Feb 22, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Bro, if you can wait mas maganda because it adds to the resale value of your set up if ever you upgrade 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lancito on Feb 22, 2008 at 11:55 PM
Bro, if you can wait mas maganda because it adds to the resale value of your set up if ever you upgrade 

Tama ka.  Sobrang badtrip nako at ang bagal mag replenish ng stocks ang distributor.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dB10 on Feb 23, 2008 at 12:36 PM
ingat ka bro, baka tamaan ka ng SARS ng hindi oras!!!  ;D  are all models out of stock or just the bronze series?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lancito on Feb 23, 2008 at 09:10 PM
ingat ka bro, baka tamaan ka ng SARS ng hindi oras!!!  ;D  are all models out of stock or just the bronze series?

Im not sure about the Silver series but definitely the BR1, BRFX and most of the Radius series out of stock.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dB10 on Feb 24, 2008 at 02:56 PM
i think i saw some MAs sa SS Shang, but i cant remember what series they are since hindi na ako lumapit, i was asking a staff about something din kasi  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Ctlim on Feb 25, 2008 at 09:03 PM
also saw a MA B2 at spectra...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lancito on Feb 25, 2008 at 10:21 PM
also saw a MA B2 at spectra...
i think i saw some MAs sa SS Shang, but i cant remember what series they are since hindi na ako lumapit, i was asking a staff about something din kasi  :)

Thanks guys, im looking for the BR1 walnut.  April pa daw.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dB10 on Mar 01, 2008 at 06:01 PM
i went to audioworld this afternoon, i couldnt beleive how "healthy" sir joey is now, i think we have to complement someone for this  ;D (the last time i saw him was 2 years ago when i bought my MAsilver ht set up)

while i was waiting for someone to attend my concern, i can hear a lady complement their service and that she doesnt mind coming all the way from muntinlupa to bring her husband's gears for them to check (he's out of the country)

makes me feel better knowing that they will be doing the same kind of service for me, more power Sir JOEY and AUDIOWORLD!!!

ps
sir pa pm naman if may feedback na sa item ko, thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lancito on Mar 01, 2008 at 06:20 PM
i went to audioworld this afternoon, i couldnt beleive how "healthy" sir joey is now, i think we have to complement someone for this  ;D (the last time i saw him was 2 years ago when i bought my MAsilver ht set up)

while i was waiting for someone to attend my concern, i can hear a lady complement their service and that she doesnt mind coming all the way from muntinlupa to bring her husband's gears for them to check (he's out of the country)

makes me feel better knowing that they will be doing the same kind of service for me, more power Sir JOEY and AUDIOWORLD!!!

ps
sir pa pm naman if may feedback na sa item ko, thanks


Is it worth it to upgrade my BR2 to RS1?  is there a major diff?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ches on Mar 01, 2008 at 08:00 PM
i have auditoned the br2 and rs1, for me it is worth it, mas clear yung rs1. mas may separation low and mid. I also compared the br5 and rs6, i ended buying the rs6 no regrets :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dB10 on Mar 01, 2008 at 08:11 PM
best answer is what you hear when you see it  ;)

my opinion: yes  ;D

gusto ko na nga pumunta sa lotto nang maiuwi ko na yung dream ko na GS 60  ::)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lancito on Mar 01, 2008 at 08:41 PM
Thanks! :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dB10 on Mar 02, 2008 at 08:17 AM
kung makakuha ka ng MA Silver 2, yun ang sure ball na ma recommend ko na bookshelf ng MA, that was the speaker that i heard at WATT HIFI that introduced me to MA, super claro, actually in hindsight, malaki ang pagsisi ko na MA S6+S1-LCR and kinuha ko!!!


........dapat S10+S2+LCR !!!!!!  ;D i wish!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ches on Mar 02, 2008 at 08:58 AM
:) you should check out the platinum series of the monitor audio, audioworld is offering it at a good price last time I went there. if you got the platinum  series wala ka na iisipin pa, that's the highest end na model na ng MA. hehe. but i forgot the srp of the book shelf na I think its around 180t ata with the matching stand.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Mar 19, 2008 at 12:34 AM
havent heard an S6 myself. aesthetically, the RS6 looks much better. sound-wise, the RS6 they say, has more bass and body as compared to the older S6.

superman is in better position to comment as he has owned an S6 and most probably has heard an RS6 as well.
hint: i opted for the GS10 as against the RS6 after my A-B comparison. :)

Sir,

Question...Have you tried or anybody from here experienced to compare Monitor Audio GS10 versus Sonus Faber Concertino Domus?

I'm eyeing either GS10 or SF Concertino Domus in replacement of my S6. 

Thanks,

S2N
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edwin on Mar 20, 2008 at 08:48 AM
Sir,

Question...Have you tried or anybody from here experienced to compare Monitor Audio GS10 versus Sonus Faber Concertino Domus?

I'm eyeing either GS10 or SF Concertino Domus in replacement of my S6. 

Thanks,

S2N

GS 10 is dynamic, Domus is darker in tonal balance.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Mar 20, 2008 at 06:48 PM
Sir,

Question...Have you tried or anybody from here experienced to compare Monitor Audio GS10 versus Sonus Faber Concertino Domus?

I'm eyeing either GS10 or SF Concertino Domus in replacement of my S6. 

Thanks,

S2N
hi sir, ive owned both for sometime though ive sold the SF last mid year. the sonus faber sounds a bit dull to me, bass is ample, mids are very very nice, highs are a bit restrained. there is less air and the sound is a bit on the flat side.

the MA GS10 on the other hand sounds aggressive to me. lows are more than enough, mids are fantastic, highs are very very extended. it sounds very detailed and there is a lot of air as if the sound is not coming out of a boxed speaker. you need good system matching to make them sing kasi kung hindi, it may sound too bright.

personally, i like the sound of the MA golds in comparison to the SF Tinos.

consider also the FF:
-vienna acoustics haydn
-VSA VR1
-totem rainmaker
-LSA audio lsa1
-usher BE718

to me, any of these is better than the SF Tinos but 2 in this list i would consider at par with the GS10 :)
happy hunting!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dB10 on Mar 20, 2008 at 07:12 PM
[.... lows are more than enough, mids are fantastic, highs are very very extended. it sounds very detailed and there is a lot of air as if the sound is not coming out of a boxed speaker...
[/quote]

...i think MAs can be described as OPEN sounding speakers, its this character that attracted me to it, if you're a fan of live music, it will catch your attention for sure as you are very familiar with how music is heard in person rather than coming from a reproduction...this reminds me of MA's slogan " as close as it gets"...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edwin on Mar 20, 2008 at 10:01 PM
[.... lows are more than enough, mids are fantastic, highs are very very extended. it sounds very detailed and there is a lot of air as if the sound is not coming out of a boxed speaker...


...i think MAs can be described as OPEN sounding speakers, its this character that attracted me to it, if you're a fan of live music, it will catch your attention for sure as you are very familiar with how music is heard in person rather than coming from a reproduction...this reminds me of MA's slogan " as close as it gets"...

But do consider that open sounding speakers need to be match with  good components down the chain, including your cables. Match it with a beginner system and you will be in trouble. Listening fatigue will surely comes in.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dB10 on Mar 21, 2008 at 12:46 AM
you're right sir Edwin, system matching for any system at any level (entry to high end) is the key to enjoyment, garbage in - garbage out  ;D

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Mar 21, 2008 at 01:16 AM
hi sir, ive owned both for sometime though ive sold the SF last mid year. the sonus faber sounds a bit dull to me, bass is ample, mids are very very nice, highs are a bit restrained. there is less air and the sound is a bit on the flat side.

the MA GS10 on the other hand sounds aggressive to me. lows are more than enough, mids are fantastic, highs are very very extended. it sounds very detailed and there is a lot of air as if the sound is not coming out of a boxed speaker. you need good system matching to make them sing kasi kung hindi, it may sound too bright.

personally, i like the sound of the MA golds in comparison to the SF Tinos.

consider also the FF:
-vienna acoustics haydn
-VSA VR1
-totem rainmaker
-LSA audio lsa1
-usher BE718

to me, any of these is better than the SF Tinos but 2 in this list i would consider at par with the GS10 :)
happy hunting!


Yup ur right about the tinos...When I auditioned the pair here in Dubai....I wasn't really impressed much.  As if there's something wrong or missing.

My budget is $1K-1.5K, perhaps I 'll go to the LSA1.  Audition ko na lang later once I arrived in the country this coming May.  Many thanks...

S2N
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Mar 21, 2008 at 01:22 AM
GS 10 is dynamic, Domus is darker in tonal balance.

Sir,

Thanks...I've heard the GS10 and was impressed better than the domus.  However, I want to try the LSA1 coz my outgoing speaker is already a pair of MA S6.  I want to try other brands with models either the same caliber or much better than with the MA's.

Thank you once again....


S2N.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Mar 21, 2008 at 02:35 AM
Sir,

Thanks...I've heard the GS10 and was impressed better than the domus.  However, I want to try the LSA1 coz my outgoing speaker is already a pair of MA S6.  I want to try other brands with models either the same caliber or much better than with the MA's.

Thank you once again....


S2N.
try this bro...
VA haydn
usher be718
:) id be glad to hear your thoughts later. enjoy the auditioning...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Watusi on Apr 14, 2008 at 02:20 AM
Ei guys just want to inquire how much is MA speakers dyan sa atin, I have checked the price of each of the MA speakers available here in Dubai and here is what I have got so far, parang sa tingin ko its way too much ang price d2.  Kung mas mura jan sa atin, then I would just buy na lang dyan sa atin. 

BR Series:
BR2 - AED 1,580
BR5 - AED 3,120
BR6 - AED 4,290
BRLCR - AED 1,015
BRFX - AED 1,580

RS Series:
RS1 - AED 2,700
RS5 - AED 3,750
RS6 - AED 4,680
RS8 - AED 6,240
RSLCR - AED 2,340
RSFX - AED 2,730

*1 AED = 11.30 Php

Hope to hear from you guys! Thanks! 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: metalgodz on Apr 14, 2008 at 10:21 AM
you can inquire at SGT Home Theater or pm butch.
i believe the prices are a lot lower than what you have posted (converted to peso).

Pls visit the AV stores sales and events thread.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Watusi on Apr 14, 2008 at 01:11 PM
Thanks, I already sent a pm to Butch
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: aepaguinaldo on May 02, 2008 at 08:39 AM
Hello. I'm thinking of adding a set of stereo speakers to my current Denon 28xx series set-up for stereo listening. I just wanted to inquire if anyone has experience in matching the Monitor Audio BR2 to a Denon. What would be the pros and cons I'm also considering a Mordaunt Short Avant 902i. 

TIA for your help
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Grimlock on May 06, 2008 at 08:18 AM
HI, I am using a Denon-BR2 pair. Very satisfied with the pair, on both HT and music.  I suggest you audition to check if it also suits your need. Good luck!

Hello. I'm thinking of adding a set of stereo speakers to my current Denon 28xx series set-up for stereo listening. I just wanted to inquire if anyone has experience in matching the Monitor Audio BR2 to a Denon. What would be the pros and cons I'm also considering a Mordaunt Short Avant 902i. 

TIA for your help
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on May 08, 2008 at 03:56 AM
Ei guys just want to inquire how much is MA speakers dyan sa atin, I have checked the price of each of the MA speakers available here in Dubai and here is what I have got so far, parang sa tingin ko its way too much ang price d2.  Kung mas mura jan sa atin, then I would just buy na lang dyan sa atin. 

BR Series:
BR2 - AED 1,580
BR5 - AED 3,120
BR6 - AED 4,290
BRLCR - AED 1,015
BRFX - AED 1,580

RS Series:
RS1 - AED 2,700
RS5 - AED 3,750
RS6 - AED 4,680
RS8 - AED 6,240
RSLCR - AED 2,340
RSFX - AED 2,730

*1 AED = 11.30 Php

Hope to hear from you guys! Thanks! 


Hi...I think medyo overpriced ang quotation mo sa MA's.  If you're in Dubai I know the person who is the sole distributor of MA products in the entire Middle East / GCC Region.  Say his price is less for about AED800+ especially sa RS Series....BTW saan ka sa Dubai?  I'm here sa Internet City...PM me if you're really interested to buy kase he (distributor) only entertains serious buyers.

Ciao,

S2N
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Watusi on May 15, 2008 at 06:47 PM
S2N, yup the prices are way too high, I met the guy who sells the MA brands at souq.com and was able to visit his showroom in Bur Dubai.  Meron pa bang ibang distributor ang MA speakers d2 sa Dubai kasi according to him he's the only distributor in the entire UAE.  D2 naman me sir sa Airport Free Zone.   
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on May 17, 2008 at 03:48 PM
S2N, yup the prices are way too high, I met the guy who sells the MA brands at souq.com and was able to visit his showroom in Bur Dubai.  Meron pa bang ibang distributor ang MA speakers d2 sa Dubai kasi according to him he's the only distributor in the entire UAE.  D2 naman me sir sa Airport Free Zone.   

Wats,

Are you refering to Garsan Audio at Bur Dubai?  Hindi sila ang distributor ng MA dito sa Middle East.  Iyong sole distributor ng MA dito sa entire GCC and Africa ay si Saher, he's an Emirati audiophile and owns the Tones and Colors Technologies including the Marantz Center at Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia...Reseller lang niya ang Garsan.  We can go directly kay Saher if you are willing to buy the stuff and sa kanya ko binili iyong MA S6 ko last 2005.


Regards,

S2N
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ǝʞɐɾ ʎzzɐɾ on Jun 23, 2008 at 05:12 PM
magandang hapon po...

has anyone tried using the monitor audio silver series and matched with an onkyo AVR for HT?

kamusta po ang listening impressions?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: StereoType on Jun 23, 2008 at 09:05 PM
Saher, he's an Emirati audiophile and owns the Tones and Colors Technologies including the Marantz Center at Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia...

S2N

Sir OT lang. Do you know the telephone number of Tones & Colors? D na yata updated ung site nila. mali na ung tel. number

TIA
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audiojunkie on Jun 23, 2008 at 11:27 PM
magandang hapon po...

has anyone tried using the monitor audio silver series and matched with an onkyo AVR for HT?

kamusta po ang listening impressions?

magandang hapon din po' sir jake, mukhang meron ka uling binabalak....  ::) sana major upgrade na ito....  :o  :o para yong naunang minors maipamahagi na.... basta sir una ako sa pila, ha?.....:D :D :D

joke lang po'...(pero totoo)  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ǝʞɐɾ ʎzzɐɾ on Jun 24, 2008 at 09:25 AM
magandang hapon din po' sir jake, mukhang meron ka uling binabalak....  ::) sana major upgrade na ito....  :o  :o para yong naunang minors maipamahagi na.... basta sir una ako sa pila, ha?.....:D :D :D

joke lang po'...(pero totoo)  ;D ;D ;D

masamang balak na major?  naku bossing!  sabi ko sayo sa dami ng naka separates dito at PJs e mukang tipaklong tong upgrade ko.  ;D

seriously hinting to use the silver series with my 805s, meron po ba kayong kilala na nakaset-up na ang HT with these pairs?  baka naman may insights...positive or negative...would really appreciate it.

 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Jun 24, 2008 at 09:46 AM
magandang hapon po...

has anyone tried using the monitor audio silver series and matched with an onkyo AVR for HT?

kamusta po ang listening impressions?
hi Jake, RS6 for HT is a champ...Onkyo for HT is another champ. together, you have an HT good enough for 2-ch audio as well...if you dont like the synergy, u may dispose of the RS6...just PM me :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ǝʞɐɾ ʎzzɐɾ on Jun 24, 2008 at 10:36 AM
hi Jake, RS6 for HT is a champ...Onkyo for HT is another champ. together, you have an HT good enough for 2-ch audio as well...if you dont like the synergy, u may dispose of the RS6...just PM me :)

hehe!  nalito ako dun ah!  akala ko info thread ito at hindi B&S!  dalawa na ang pumipila sa RS6!  but guys thanks for the patronage.  indeed these babies are champs for me.  the reason i wanted to use it sa HT din is because of the pure audio setting in the AVR and the power it can throw matching the specs of the RS6.

however, i have yet to connect to the AVR.  i fear it will never leave the HT room.  and for that i would want to solicit first listening impressions as a set (all silver series with an onkyo avr).  today they sing very very well with the tubes and i've been able to enjoy lately a wide genre of music with it.

boy, this is tough!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: XXXyzledge on Jun 24, 2008 at 10:50 AM
hi Jake, RS6 for HT is a champ...if you dont like the synerg you dont like the synergy, u may dispose of the RS6...just PM me :)

bro allan....
sorry ha... una na ako sa pila........... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ǝʞɐɾ ʎzzɐɾ on Jun 24, 2008 at 10:56 AM
boys boys boys!

OT na kayo ha!  sorry po sa thread owner...mga boys hindi po ito B&S section.  mamaya na kayo mang kulam!  ;D

back to topic - understand that the silver series is sold at SGT at reasonable prices.  anyone who's made a recent purchase and paired with an AVR for HT?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Jun 24, 2008 at 01:03 PM
bro allan....
sorry ha... una na ako sa pila........... ;D ;D ;D
no problem...joke lang naman yun ;)

Jake, u can try the comparison by looping the RS6 with ur audio system and then to your AVR afterwards...chances are, it would sound better with your separates.

another trial u may do is to hook it up with an onkyo AVR and then hook it up with another AVR of different brand(but of the same price class as the onkyo)...dami naman may AVR jan very near ur place.

just my take...since MAs tend to emphasize on the mids,upper mids, and highs, it may do well with a harman kardon than an onkyo. this of course is in accord to my own preference to sound (i like it neutral and balanced rather than open and sparkling).



Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jun 24, 2008 at 01:13 PM
magandang hapon po...

has anyone tried using the monitor audio silver series and matched with an onkyo AVR for HT?

kamusta po ang listening impressions?

IKAW! :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Superman on Jun 24, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Used it w/ my Marantz...Had a hard time separating the two...until the MV-52 arrived :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Jul 07, 2008 at 01:20 PM
S2N

Sir OT lang. Do you know the telephone number of Tones & Colors? D na yata updated ung site nila. mali na ung tel. number

TIA


Just drop him a note (the owner) and ask his contact details: [email protected] (Saher Al Shai Bader of Tones and Colors).

Regards,

S2N
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: XXXyzledge on Aug 05, 2008 at 08:22 PM
i got a chance to own an RS1 bought
pre-owned last weekend....
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b226/XYZledge/ma4.jpg)

target was to compare 1st w/ my 602s3
then decide w/c speaker to leave on my
audio rig.

size wise, the 602's are macho looking... very intimidating
compared with the miniscule RS1...

listening impression :
highs - wow!! what great details! left my b&w's by miles!
mids - more forward sounding! sounds more livelier!
lows - this was where the 602's sounded better...
but, for its compact size, the RS1's bass will give
some BS speakers a run for their money!

Final verdict....

RS1 was left to sing with my Audio rig
602S3 was transferred to my HT....




 :D :D :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ASuL on Sep 01, 2008 at 05:56 PM
how would you describe the br2 are they warm or bright...planning to pair it with a yamaha receiver (i'm more 80% HT - 20% Audio). thanks!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mike c on Sep 05, 2008 at 09:41 PM
how would you describe the br2 are they warm or bright...planning to pair it with a yamaha receiver (i'm more 80% HT - 20% Audio). thanks!

warm or bright is always relative to what you are comparing to ... e.g. i consider them warm when compared to the Polk Audio Rti4

http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=62205.msg655579#msg655579
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Sep 25, 2008 at 04:37 PM
anyone tried to mundorfed there B4?
is there a big improvement?
how much did it cost?
thanks.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vaportrail on Sep 26, 2008 at 08:29 AM
I have a monitor audio br2 partnered with a musical fidelity amp. the amp mellows the somewhat open and energetic highs of the br2. A perfect match i would say as ive come to know monitor audio tests their speakers with musical fidelity amplication.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: XXXyzledge on Sep 26, 2008 at 08:50 AM
imho....
what makes an MA wonderful speaker is its
able to match with different amplifiers....



Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ǝʞɐɾ ʎzzɐɾ on Sep 26, 2008 at 08:52 AM
imho....
what makes an MA wonderful speaker is its
able to match with different amplifiers....





...and genre too!!!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: threadlock on Oct 28, 2008 at 04:23 PM
...and genre too!!!
...and looks too!!!
kahit hindi tumutunog, pwedeng pwede as a room decor :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gisan925 on Dec 06, 2008 at 03:32 PM
bros, what's a nice subwoofer to match the MA RS6s? tnx!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: parasound on Dec 13, 2008 at 07:20 AM
bros, what's a nice subwoofer to match the MA RS6s? tnx!

bro pa PM naman ng price ng RS6, baka meron kang idea kung magkano ang actual  retail price ngayon? pasensiya na ;) dito ksi ako ngyon sa middle east. medyo mahal ksi dito. thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gisan925 on Dec 13, 2008 at 11:20 AM
bro pa PM naman ng price ng RS6, baka meron kang idea kung magkano ang actual  retail price ngayon? pasensiya na ;) dito ksi ako ngyon sa middle east. medyo mahal ksi dito. thanks


pm sent!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: johnrider999 on Dec 26, 2008 at 07:43 AM
any idea magkano br2 ngayon? thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vaportrail on Dec 27, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Baka nasa 14k cash out pa ata sa Audioworld kung may old stock pa. May recent price adjustment sa UK for the br2 from 200 to 230 pounds. So kung new stocks mas mahal na
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: johnrider999 on Dec 27, 2008 at 10:41 PM
thanks vaportrail
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lancito on Jan 26, 2009 at 04:18 PM
Selling my BR2 and BRLCR, walnut color.  Package 18K. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Feb 01, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Bro,

After a long series of auditioning several loudspeakers in the market.  I finally decided and ended having the SF Grand Piano para isang bilihan na lang.  Overall impression with the SF GP, clear and well defined highs, excellent mids as in very warm and have ample lows for my music (depeding on the speaker positioning).  The difference with MA GS20 with SF GP. MA sound bright to me, though the mids were excellent however in comparison with SF, the GP excelled in all aspects and easy to drive @ 90db / 6ohms.  My SF GP is well matched with my AMX Amadeus SR#1 KT90/88 amp especially in triode mode.

Furthermore, SF has an excellent aesthetics and cabinetry (quite heavy though @ 30kgs/enclosure), considered as muebles sa bahay in black piano finish.

Regards,

 :)

try this bro...
VA haydn
usher be718
:) id be glad to hear your thoughts later. enjoy the auditioning...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edwin on Feb 05, 2009 at 02:12 AM
My Monitor Audio PMC 700. These were upgraded with Mundorf Supreme caps, Vishay resistors and Military grade silver plated high purity copper hook-up wires.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/hendrix142002/P1030290.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Feb 05, 2009 at 01:00 PM
Bro,

After a long series of auditioning several loudspeakers in the market.  I finally decided and ended having the SF Grand Piano para isang bilihan na lang.  Overall impression with the SF GP, clear and well defined highs, excellent mids as in very warm and have ample lows for my music (depeding on the speaker positioning).  The difference with MA GS20 with SF GP. MA sound bright to me, though the mids were excellent however in comparison with SF, the GP excelled in all aspects and easy to drive @ 90db / 6ohms.  My SF GP is well matched with my AMX Amadeus SR#1 KT90/88 amp especially in triode mode.

Furthermore, SF has an excellent aesthetics and cabinetry (quite heavy though @ 30kgs/enclosure), considered as muebles sa bahay in black piano finish.

Regards,

 :)


congrats bro..ganda yan SF. enjoy :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ment on Feb 24, 2009 at 12:15 AM
can anyone PM me a good price for Monitor Audio BR1? :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: titopepe on Mar 09, 2009 at 03:30 AM
guys inputs naman on monitor Bronze series...
br5 / br6
br1
brlcr

thanks ;D

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: turbine on Mar 13, 2009 at 09:47 AM
Sir,

pa pm po ng MA RS6, RSLCR and RSW-12. thank you
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: DOM on Mar 27, 2009 at 12:24 PM
hi good day sa mga expert pa help naman sa monitor audio speaker MA RS 6 or two MA LCR. stereo set up. 50wats na MF yun amp. (Xpre, X10D, XA 50,) i try audition sa audio world hirap mg decide. close yun laban sa price and sound quality. thanks.  ;D   :)

thanks, 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mike c on Mar 27, 2009 at 01:45 PM
hi good day sa mga expert pa help naman sa monitor audio speaker MA RS 6 or two MA LCR. stereo set up. 50wats na MF yun amp. (Xpre, X10D, XA 50,) i try audition sa audio world hirap mg decide. close yun laban sa price and sound quality. thanks.  ;D   :)

thanks, 

definitely RS6 over LCR.  there will be less comb filtering on the vertical TMW of the RS6 than the vertical MTM of the LCR.  besides, power handling and overall SPL, im sure mas ok yung RS6 (di ka pa bibili ng stand)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: JAQY888 on Mar 27, 2009 at 02:18 PM
hi good day sa mga expert pa help naman sa monitor audio speaker MA RS 6 or two MA LCR. stereo set up. 50wats na MF yun amp. (Xpre, X10D, XA 50,) i try audition sa audio world hirap mg decide. close yun laban sa price and sound quality. thanks.  ;D   :)

thanks, 

Go for the RS6, bro. My RS6s had been providing me with "great music" since day 1 .....  :D :D :D
Good luck !!!!!  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: DOM on Mar 27, 2009 at 03:56 PM
thanks sa comment.  :) mg buy na me.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ment on Mar 28, 2009 at 12:58 AM
DOM care to sell your existing MA bookshelf to me? ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: turbine on Mar 28, 2009 at 08:36 AM
newbie po. mayroon naman po bang gumatin ng monitor audio rs 6 with harman kardon receiver? if mayroon did it match?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: psychodreamer on Mar 28, 2009 at 09:28 PM
DOM, please share with us your feedback, if ever mabili mo na yung RS6.  By the way, I'm also a happy RS6 owner for more than a year now.

 ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lakambini on Mar 30, 2009 at 05:33 PM
Gentlemen

How much is the most affordable MA bookshelf loudspeaker?

Tnx
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: turbine on Mar 31, 2009 at 08:49 AM
Sir,

mag kanu po yung RS6?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Apr 03, 2009 at 05:48 PM
Recently, I was given the opportunity to own a NOS pair of Monitor Audio GR-10 for $1K (Rose Mahogany finish), the one that was originally handcrafted in the UK.  The dealer offered me the GR-20 but since I already had the SF Grand Piano, I choosed to have the mini GR-10 standmounts preferably because the prestige of being one of the last pairs that was Made in England in contrast to the GS-10 that was assembled somewhere in Southeast Asia.  My GR-10 will serve as a backup system which to be paired with a Roksan Kandy K2 Amplifier.

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u64/solp_online/MA-GR-10.jpg)

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u64/solp_online/MA-GR-10R.jpg)

There were 2 things why I owned again the MA's, perhaps the midrange magic and the detailed highs, an Indian idea well developed and built by the British....Well of course with the exception to my SF. :)


congrats bro..ganda yan SF. enjoy :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Apr 03, 2009 at 06:20 PM
Recently, I was given the opportunity to own a NOS pair of Monitor Audio GR-10 for $1K (Rose Mahogany finish), the one that was originally handcrafted in the UK.  The dealer offered me the GR-20 but since I already had the SF Grand Piano, I choosed to have the mini GR-10 standmounts preferably because the prestige of being one of the last pairs that was Made in England in contrast to the GS-10 that was assembled somewhere in Southeast Asia.  My GR-10 will serve as a backup system which to be paired with a Roksan Kandy K2 Amplifier.

There is one thing why again I owned the MA's, perhaps the midrange magic and the detailed highs, an Indian idea well developed and built by the British....Well of course with the exception to my SF. :)


well, there it goes....once an MA user would always miss the "magic".
just a curious ? sir, magkano po inooffer sa inyo ang GR20? pls pm me :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Apr 04, 2009 at 12:56 AM
The NOS GR-20 (Rose Mahogany finish)was offered to me at US$1,400 (including the door-to-door delivery to Manila) from the original price of US 1,800 (plus shipping cost).  You will save about US$800 from the total cost.

well, there it goes....once an MA user would always miss the "magic".
just a curious ? sir, magkano po inooffer sa inyo ang GR20? pls pm me :)

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Apr 04, 2009 at 07:56 AM
alrty, tnx S2N.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: turbine on Apr 04, 2009 at 09:27 AM
Sir,

newbie po. mayroon na po sa inyo naka audition ng MA RS6 with Harman Kardon A/V receiver? kamusta po naman yung pairing?

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Apr 04, 2009 at 03:02 PM
MA RS6 is best with stereo int. amplifiers.  You may try to consider if you're into audio only some int. amps from Marantz, NAD, Cambridge, Denon or Exposure.

If you have more cash to burn, MA RS6 is best with Roksan Kandy Amp.


Sir,

newbie po. mayroon na po sa inyo naka audition ng MA RS6 with Harman Kardon A/V receiver? kamusta po naman yung pairing?


Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: turbine on Apr 04, 2009 at 04:32 PM
Signal2Noise thank you for replying. i will use it for HT and audio. Im thinking to get RS6, RSLCR, RSW-12 and for the rear BRFX. kasi po may harman na ako a/v receiver.

do you think it would much?

or may suggestion po kayosa akin na ibang set of speakers for h/k?

MA RS6 is best with stereo int. amplifiers.  You may try to consider if you're into audio only some int. amps from Marantz, NAD, Cambridge, Denon or Exposure.

If you have more cash to burn, MA RS6 is best with Roksan Kandy Amp.


Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Apr 04, 2009 at 05:12 PM
Signal2Noise thank you for replying. i will use it for HT and audio. Im thinking to get RS6, RSLCR, RSW-12 and for the rear BRFX. kasi po may harman na ako a/v receiver.

do you think it would much?

or may suggestion po kayosa akin na ibang set of speakers for h/k?

for me personally, it would be too much for an HT rig.
for audio, it had to be taken very very very carefully and slowly :) :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Apr 04, 2009 at 05:40 PM
The MA RS6 is too much for your HT fronts except if you have a large AV room.

I would suggest get the RS1 HT combo, otherwise if you have some legal tenders to burn, then go for RS6.

But an AV receiver may not utilize fully the potential of the RS6 as compared it using a dedicated int. amp.
(IMHO, a 50W stereo int. amp can make the RS6 sing better than using it with a 120W AV receiver setup on 2 ch. mode)

I'm not familiar with the performance of a HK Receiver, but to be safe.  Go for JBL or Infinity HT package since they all belong to one big Harman Family

I'm sure, the engineers working at Harman during their RND for HT speakers, are or might using Harman amplifications for their testings.

Regards,


S2N


Signal2Noise thank you for replying. i will use it for HT and audio. Im thinking to get RS6, RSLCR, RSW-12 and for the rear BRFX. kasi po may harman na ako a/v receiver.

do you think it would much?

or may suggestion po kayosa akin na ibang set of speakers for h/k?

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: turbine on Apr 04, 2009 at 07:12 PM
okay sir. thank you. i will check din yung RS1, JBL and Infinity.

Sir accastil thank you din po.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: titopepe on May 04, 2009 at 11:37 PM
saan made ang RS6 and BR6?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on May 05, 2009 at 08:59 AM
definitely somewhere in Asia. most probably China or malaysia.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: pogzz505 on May 07, 2009 at 02:37 PM
saan mga store sa malls may monitor audio..kasya ba 20k for MA BR2 and a matching center speaker..

Alabang, moa, g4, greenhills, megamall, rockwell, shang..dito lang mostly ako nakakapunta..from cavite kasi ako malayo na masyado ibang malls..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: John E. on May 07, 2009 at 10:49 PM
sa makati @ the home theater. check out their thread sa av store thread.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: titopepe on May 21, 2009 at 12:35 AM
sa audioworld banawe meron monitor.
bronze pa lang yung na audition ko last time dun.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macdon on May 21, 2009 at 01:15 AM
sa audioworld banawe meron monitor.
bronze pa lang yung na audition ko last time dun.

You're correct sir - AudioWorld located in Banawe, QC is the distributor of MA.  ;)
In Makati, one of their dealers is The Home Theater (SGT) located in Tordesillas St.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: t43m4n on May 22, 2009 at 09:36 PM
whats the srp on the br5 and br2?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: titopepe on May 22, 2009 at 10:41 PM
ako na sasagot for you.
Br6 - 49, 500
Br5 - 36, 000
Br2 - 18, 000
Br1 - 13, 500
Brlcr - 11, 700

price from audio world last january pa.
look for jason. hth

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dips15 on May 22, 2009 at 11:13 PM
ako na sasagot for you.
Br6 - 49, 500
Br5 - 36, 000
Br2 - 18, 000
Br1 - 13, 500
Brlcr - 11, 700

price from audio world last january pa.
look for jason. hth



This is still accurate.  Of course, dealers including audio world will still give discounts.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: John E. on May 22, 2009 at 11:26 PM
This is still accurate.  Of course, dealers including audio world will still give discounts.

and the home theater in makati ;)

look for butch.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: titopepe on May 23, 2009 at 06:18 PM
sir john e, ok na kaya br5 br1 brclr for me?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: John E. on May 28, 2009 at 01:27 AM
sir john e, ok na kaya br5 br1 brclr for me?


brader ron sana makapunta tayo audioworld or the home theater to find out ;) type ko rin ma audition yung br2 and br5. oras lang talaga ang kalaban :-[
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: John E. on May 29, 2009 at 02:55 PM
i passed by audioworld earlier and heard the br2 and rs6 and wow :o i was blown away by how sweet it sounded!

ofcourse i can only admire the rs6 cause i can't afford it but i listened well to the br2 and id say it sounded better than some of the entry level floorstanders i was able to audition the other day.

too bad im really gunning for an FS.

the br2 is worth the price.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: DonT on Aug 08, 2009 at 04:46 PM
Finally got myself my First RS1 in Rosenut Color. Beautiful.

Now, I would like to ask for some opinions..can I use it with an Onkyo 805 or Yamaha 863 on 2 speaker mode? Using MA's for HT seems to be overboard for me. Want to use my Wharfedales na lang for my HT.

Or should I get a less powered but dedicated stereo amplifier like NAD or Naim for it?

Totally confused now.  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edwin on Aug 09, 2009 at 09:56 AM
Finally got myself my First RS1 in Rosenut Color. Beautiful.

Now, I would like to ask for some opinions..can I use it with an Onkyo 805 or Yamaha 863 on 2 speaker mode? Using MA's for HT seems to be overboard for me. Want to use my Wharfedales na lang for my HT.

Or should I get a less powered but dedicated stereo amplifier like NAD or Naim for it?

Totally confused now.  ;D

For me, you cannot compare an AVR with a dedicated stereo amplifier. We are not talking about wattage here, but as long as the stereo amplifier is enough to drive your speaker, it will be way better.

You ware saying Naim, then you will be going really somewhere with your monitor audio.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: DonT on Aug 09, 2009 at 11:01 AM
I mentioned Naim and NAD..kasi yan lang ang mga SS amps na avail dito. They are a little bit pricey though...Can you suggest me a SS amp and CDP combo which would go well with the RS1? TIA.  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edwin on Aug 09, 2009 at 09:07 PM
I mentioned Naim and NAD..kasi yan lang ang mga SS amps na avail dito. They are a little bit pricey though...Can you suggest me a SS amp and CDP combo which would go well with the RS1? TIA.  ;)

Please state your budget bro, if you don't mind. Pati na room size and preferred music mo.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: DonT on Aug 10, 2009 at 12:10 AM
Please state your budget bro, if you don't mind. Pati na room size and preferred music mo.

Lets say 50K for Amp+CDP..pero need pa ata ng Pre-amp right? 50sqm..Mostly Jazz, Bossa Nova and the like.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vaportrail on Aug 11, 2009 at 05:10 PM
Finally got myself my First RS1 in Rosenut Color. Beautiful.

Now, I would like to ask for some opinions..can I use it with an Onkyo 805 or Yamaha 863 on 2 speaker mode? Using MA's for HT seems to be overboard for me. Want to use my Wharfedales na lang for my HT.

Or should I get a less powered but dedicated stereo amplifier like NAD or Naim for it?

Totally confused now.  ;D


magkano kuha mo sa rs1? Jus aking cos maybe in a few months time the MA rs series will be replaced by the rx series which ive read from What Hifi is comparable in performance to the gold series. In which case, baka magbagsak presyo ang audioworld!

As for amplifier recommendations, if money is no object then go for Naim. Or if you can find a Musical Fidelity amp there, these amps synergize well with MA speakers.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lancito on Aug 12, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Monitor Audio will release its new silver RX series.


http://www.homni-media.com/pages/tarifs/enceintes/packs-gammes/Gamme-MA-RX.pdf

Sayang upgrade ko.  >:(
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Aug 12, 2009 at 03:00 PM
Lets say 50K for Amp+CDP..pero need pa ata ng Pre-amp right? 50sqm..Mostly Jazz, Bossa Nova and the like.

both naim and nad would make your MA sound excellent...adding just one more, u may also audition arcam if its also available in your locality.

these speakers normally are bright and forward sounding. any partnering gear, ic, cable should be aimed at trimming down these inherent MA characteristics, unless if its exactly what you are looking for.

for the ICs and cables, u may try ecosse.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Aug 12, 2009 at 06:50 PM
Monitor Audio will release its new silver RX series.


http://www.homni-media.com/pages/tarifs/enceintes/packs-gammes/Gamme-MA-RX.pdf

Sayang upgrade ko.  >:(

this RX series looks so much like the old GR line. if this sounds similar as well, its one helluva line to watch out for...sana lang kasing presyo pa din ng current RS line.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ayosbathere on Sep 22, 2009 at 09:19 PM
grabe.. kakapagod mag backread. I just wanted to check/see with DENON on this trend but no luck o samakit lang mga mata na overlook ko sa kaka backread.

Well is there anyone here has the MA & DENON combo? musta.. warm & malutong ba? what model ng MA & DENON?

halos mga nakita MA connecting with HK or ROTEL in this trend.


Thanks!!!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: titopepe on Sep 22, 2009 at 11:31 PM
whats much better combo?

HK + ma RS/RX or denon + RS/RX?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Sep 23, 2009 at 12:30 PM
whats much better combo?

HK + ma RS/RX or denon + RS/RX?
limited to these 2 options only? id go with the HK...for a very slight addition of budget, nad/exposure/arcam would sound better :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: turbine on Sep 23, 2009 at 02:50 PM
grabe.. kakapagod mag backread. I just wanted to check/see with DENON on this trend but no luck o samakit lang mga mata na overlook ko sa kaka backread.

Well is there anyone here has the MA & DENON combo? musta.. warm & malutong ba? what model ng MA & DENON?

halos mga nakita MA connecting with HK or ROTEL in this trend.


Thanks!!!

hi sir,

I'm using denon and ma rs for ht. masaya ako sa performance mas lively siya. pero newbie lang din po ako hindi ko alam kung anung ibig sabihin ng warm. dati gamit ko hk for my rs parang bitin ako. pero sir para sa akin lang po yun.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ayosbathere on Oct 02, 2009 at 10:06 AM
hi sir,

I'm using denon and ma rs for ht. masaya ako sa performance mas lively siya. pero newbie lang din po ako hindi ko alam kung anung ibig sabihin ng warm. dati gamit ko hk for my rs parang bitin ako. pero sir para sa akin lang po yun.

anong model ng Denon AVR mo?

naka full 5.1 Monitor Audio HT setup mo? what are the model type ng mga HT MA speaker mo?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: toy719 on Oct 02, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Im using Monitor Audio RS6 fronts, RSLCR center, BR1 back surrounds, BRFX for surrounds plus Denon 2310.  So far im very satisfied with the results. Very detailed and buo ang sound.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: titopepe on Oct 02, 2009 at 01:14 PM
Toy, what if we power those with hk 255/355?
What do you think?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: turbine on Oct 02, 2009 at 09:06 PM
anong model ng Denon AVR mo?

naka full 5.1 Monitor Audio HT setup mo? what are the model type ng mga HT MA speaker mo?

sir,

fronts rs6, center rslcr and BRFX sa back. im using denon 3808.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ayosbathere on Oct 03, 2009 at 09:24 AM
sir,

fronts rs6, center rslcr and BRFX sa back. im using denon 3808.

wow.. sexy pala denon mo..

ok kaya MA with Denon 1910?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: brogger on Oct 03, 2009 at 12:50 PM
kelan kaya pwedeng audition ang RX6..excited na ako.  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: turbine on Oct 05, 2009 at 11:50 AM
wow.. sexy pala denon mo..

ok kaya MA with Denon 1910?

thank you sir. anu pong ma ang kukunin niyo? 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vaportrail on Oct 05, 2009 at 02:12 PM
how much kaya yung rx8? meron na kaya?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: brogger on Nov 22, 2009 at 07:15 AM
sana maging available ang white gloss ma rx. :'(
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Nov 22, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Have heard the rx1 & rx6 here in Adelphi, Singapore side-by-side with the original silver 8 and rs6.  I think the original silver series and rs series are better.  The sound of rx series was somewhat narrow and shy (tipong pigil ang tunog).  The equipments used to drived the rx6 speakers during the shootout was a Marantz 8003 SACD and a KT88-based Cayin Amp (AT88 I think).  Even the shop owner wasn't happy on the sound of the new rx series.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: docsialu on Nov 22, 2009 at 02:38 PM
Have heard the rx1 & rx6 here in Adelphi, Singapore side-by-side with the original silver 8 and rs6.  I think the original silver series and rs series are better.  The sound of rx series was somewhat narrow and shy (tipong pigil ang tunog).  The equipments used to drived the rx6 speakers during the shootout was a Marantz 8003 SACD and a KT88-based Cayin Amp (AT88 I think).  Even the shop owner wasn't happy on the sound of the new rx series.

I have the same observation, parang held back ang tunog ng rx6
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Nov 23, 2009 at 03:08 PM
could be a break-in issue?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Nov 23, 2009 at 08:11 PM
I don't think so...Kase pareho lang naman demo unit iyong ginamit during the shootout and like I said, even the shop owner he wasn't happy with the new rx series.

The good thing about the new rx series was the driver used, with dimples similar to their gold models.

OT:  But I found the new release of Castle Speakers are better looking (excellent cabinetry - especially their rare Antique Oak Finish) and more warmer than the MA RX series.  IMHO :)

could be a break-in issue?
Title: Monitor Audio RX series speakers now available
Post by: audioworld on Dec 19, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Please feel free to call or visit us for audition

Thank you
Title: Re: Monitor Audio RX series speakers now available
Post by: ferdinand on Dec 19, 2009 at 05:06 PM
Please feel free to call or visit us for audition

Thank you
Sana naman may picture and the corresponding pricing para mas may idea yung gustong
bumili.

Anong no.ninyo at saan location? mapuntahan nga.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: docsialu on Dec 20, 2009 at 03:27 PM
7327716, look for joey or jason

along banawe avenue
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gisan925 on Jan 07, 2010 at 10:29 PM
could be a break-in issue?

or amp matching issue?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Jan 10, 2010 at 08:26 PM
or amp matching issue?

During the shootout that was held @ Adelphi here in SG.  Both models used the same Marantz 8003 sacd player & a Cayin KT88-based Amp.

Listening impression: RS6 has a wider soundstage and detailed while the RX6 & RX8 ay medyo narrow and laidback.  Parang iyong sound sa RX models ay nanggagaling sa likod ng cabinet at kapag nag-off axis ka na sa listening position ay medyo kulang na iyong tunog.  The RS6 compared to RX8, ay mas mukhang malaki pa ang tunog ng RS6.  I found the original UK S6 and RS6 ay almost the same or very close pagdating sa performance.

As far as my experience in MA and considering it's 90-91dB sensitivity.  Connect it with a decent amp either SS or Tube and these beauties will definitely sing.  8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Jan 10, 2010 at 11:12 PM
During the shootout that was held @ Adelphi here in SG.  Both models used the same Marantz 8003 sacd player & a Cayin KT88-based Amp.

sir would you care to know how much is an RS6 in Singapore and its equivalent peso value, Thnaks po. Im looking for one baka mas mura dyan sa SIngapore
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audiojunkie on Jan 10, 2010 at 11:14 PM
sir would you care to know how much is an RS6 in Singapore and its equivalent peso value, Thnaks po. Im looking for one baka mas mura dyan sa SIngapore


ehem... ehem.... ehem....  ::)  ::)  ::)  :-X

 ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audioworld on Jan 11, 2010 at 09:57 AM
sir would you care to know how much is an RS6 in Singapore and its equivalent peso value, Thnaks po. Im looking for one baka mas mura dyan sa SIngapore

Good day!

We have a 1 unit left display unit of RS6 walnut finish thats P54,500 were giving a less 30% discount for it.

Cheers,
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Jan 11, 2010 at 10:54 AM
sir would you care to know how much is an RS6 in Singapore and its equivalent peso value, Thnaks po. Im looking for one baka mas mura dyan sa SIngapore

The last time I checked was S$1000 for a pair of RS6 and S$1,400 for RS8 (S$1=Php33+).  I would suggest you buy locally from a MA authorize shop and you will not to worry for some shipping / tax charges and  likewise the damage that might happen during the shipment. Plus the warranty and the immediate support of the product.

Regards,
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Jan 11, 2010 at 10:59 AM
Good day!

We have a 1 unit left display unit of RS6 walnut finish thats P54,500 were giving a less 30% discount for it.

Cheers,

Better go with this offer less 30% discount  I also find the walnut a good looking finish. :)

Regards,
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dips15 on Jan 12, 2010 at 11:28 PM
Good day!

We have a 1 unit left display unit of RS6 walnut finish thats P54,500 were giving a less 30% discount for it.

Cheers,

That's odd... I called a couple of days ago sabi wala na raw stock ng rs6.  Good deal na yan.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: John E. on Jan 13, 2010 at 01:31 AM
wow 30% off! halos ka presyo na yung bronze series ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Jan 13, 2010 at 02:44 AM
wow 30% off! halos ka presyo na yung bronze series ;D

too bad i dont even have the 30% :( :(
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audiojunkie on Jan 13, 2010 at 02:56 AM
too bad i dont even have the 30% :( :(

If there's a Will...there's a Way...  :o  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: John E. on Jan 13, 2010 at 02:58 AM
too bad i dont even have the 30% :( :(

you have...sooner than you think  :D malamang next quarter!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Jan 31, 2010 at 10:37 PM
you have...sooner than you think  :D malamang next quarter!

i am finally getting a Monitor Audio from a very good and kind hearted samaritan, its a walnut RS1 in avery mint condition, i hardly read this thread after having an idea how much this MAs would cost but I guess God smiled at me somewhere and spoke to this good samaritan. :) :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lancito on Jan 31, 2010 at 10:46 PM
i am finally getting a Monitor Audio from a very good and kind hearted samaritan, its a walnut RS1 in avery mint condition, i hardly read this thread after having an idea how much this MAs would cost but I guess God smiled at me somewhere and spoke to this good samaritan. :) :) :) :) :)

Congrats!  I love my Monitor Audio RS series.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: John E. on Feb 01, 2010 at 06:17 AM
i am finally getting a Monitor Audio from a very good and kind hearted samaritan, its a walnut RS1 in avery mint condition, i hardly read this thread after having an idea how much this MAs would cost but I guess God smiled at me somewhere and spoke to this good samaritan. :) :) :) :) :)

talaga naman! ;)

congrats!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: iiinas on Feb 01, 2010 at 06:38 AM
i am finally getting a Monitor Audio from a very good and kind hearted samaritan, its a walnut RS1 in avery mint condition, i hardly read this thread after having an idea how much this MAs would cost but I guess God smiled at me somewhere and spoke to this good samaritan. :) :) :) :) :)

 :o :o :o

nice one brader tirso. very nice sounding speakers indeed.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Feb 01, 2010 at 09:58 AM
Good day!

We have a 1 unit left display unit of RS6 walnut finish thats P54,500 were giving a less 30% discount for it.

Cheers,

Wow, this is excellent value. :) I really liked the MA Silver series with the Roksan gear in Audioworld's demo setup. Very lively and convincing presentation. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Feb 01, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Congrats!  I love my Monitor Audio RS series.
:o :o :o

nice one brader tirso. very nice sounding speakers indeed.
talaga naman! ;)

congrats!

maraming salamat po sa inyo, after a long time search finally getting to experience this, read several threads about this one being compared to B and W 685, which i told myself only in my dreams can i get, RS1 was handsdown preferred over the 685 so i guess im getting a hell of a speaker.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dips15 on Feb 01, 2010 at 10:36 AM
maraming salamat po sa inyo, after a long time search finally getting to experience this, read several threads about this one being compared to B and W 685, which i told myself only in my dreams can i get, RS1 was handsdown preferred over the 685 so i guess im getting a hell of a speaker.

It should.  Supposedly the BR2 is the match for the 685 even winning on some shootouts. 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Feb 01, 2010 at 12:18 PM
fact is, MA speakers are naturally bright and forward sounding. to enjoy them, it would take a hell lot of work.

congratulations sir!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Feb 06, 2010 at 01:30 PM
made changes in my set up, RS 1 to Onkyo HT RC180 all i can say is Heavennnnnn

im so happy wiht this speaker 3rd in my list of best acquisition ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Feb 20, 2010 at 12:28 AM
i know this is not the LF section but trying my luck anyway MS RSLCR please
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Feb 21, 2010 at 12:11 PM
I am convinced... the RX2 are great speakers at any price. They are especially awesome in their price range. Very flexible, refined, detailed and clean sounding. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Feb 21, 2010 at 12:49 PM
I am convinced... the RX2 are great speakers at any price. They are especially awesome in their price range. Very flexible, refined, detailed and clean sounding. :)

how much is the rx center?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audiojunkie on Feb 21, 2010 at 01:23 PM
how much is the rx center?

talagang gigil-na-gigil na!...  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: JAQY888 on Feb 21, 2010 at 01:39 PM
how much is the rx center?

'di ka na talagang mapigil, bro. Tirso ....  :D :D :D


(http://www.monitoraudiousa.com/assets/images/speakers/large/rxcentre.jpg)



talagang gigil-na-gigil na!...  ;D  ;D  ;D


tama ka diyan, brader Mon .... gigil na gigil na si bro. Tirso ......  :D ;D :D


Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ǝʞɐɾ ʎzzɐɾ on Feb 21, 2010 at 02:48 PM
how much is the rx center?

patience is a virtue...

timbre match is critical...   ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: JAQY888 on Feb 21, 2010 at 02:51 PM
patience is a virtue...

timbre match is critical...   ;)

tama ka diyan, fafa Jake ....

mukhang si MonA ang pareho niyong hinahanap ni bro. Tirso a .....  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Feb 21, 2010 at 02:53 PM
patience is a virtue...

timbre match is critical...   ;)

hehehe kaya mag buo na lang ako ng RX series para match


kidding aside nakatuwaan ko lang itanong, actually eh may kausap na ako para sa RSLCR sana eh wag maunsyami, malapit lapit na po baka bukas malamn na ang balita ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: JAQY888 on Feb 21, 2010 at 03:02 PM
hehehe kaya mag buo na lang ako ng RX series para match


kidding aside nakatuwaan ko lang itanong, actually eh may kausap na ako para sa RSLCR sana eh wag maunsyami, malapit lapit na po baka bukas malamn na ang balita ;) ;) ;)

NICE !!!!!  :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Feb 21, 2010 at 05:00 PM
NICE !!!!!  :D :D :D :D :D

very fullfilling fafa jess kapag yung hinahanap hanap mo eh nakikita mo but wouldnt celebrate until is see the center in my set up :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Feb 21, 2010 at 05:02 PM
tama ka diyan, fafa Jake ....

mukhang si MonA ang pareho niyong hinahanap ni bro. Tirso a .....  ;)

naku si idol jake eh iba ang hanap, mailap din pero alam kung may mahika yang si idol jake kaya isang araw mapapasakamay din nya ang hanap nya ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: JAQY888 on Feb 21, 2010 at 06:01 PM
very fullfilling fafa jess kapag yung hinahanap hanap mo eh nakikita mo but wouldnt celebrate until is see the center in my set up :)


hehehehehe ..... isang tulog na lang yan, bro. Tirso .....

sabi nga ni Don Jake .....

patience is a virtue...

 ;D ;D ;D  ...... Congratz in advance ......  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Feb 21, 2010 at 07:39 PM

hehehehehe ..... isang tulog na lang yan, bro. Tirso .....

sabi nga ni Don Jake .....

 ;D ;D ;D  ...... Congratz in advance ......  :D :D :D

salamat po naway mag katuloy tuloy na ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: beginner on Feb 22, 2010 at 06:34 AM
I am convinced... the RX2 are great speakers at any price. They are especially awesome in their price range. Very flexible, refined, detailed and clean sounding. :)

I strongly agree. Very clean sounding indeed. So when do we get these babies master?  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: brogger on Feb 22, 2010 at 08:20 AM
sana mayroon white na TX series. kelan kaya magkaroon?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Feb 22, 2010 at 10:13 AM
I strongly agree. Very clean sounding indeed. So when do we get these babies master?  ;D

Idol, bilhin mo na... wala nang isip isip pa. Diba andun naman ang hinahanap mo na lukso ng dugong bughaw mo.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Mar 17, 2010 at 11:52 AM
was able to auditon the RX 1 and the RX2 yesterday at Audioworld and all I can sya is that Im eating my own words abiout it. I thought they are inferior compared to the RS series considering some reviews I was able to read but I was totally wrong. The RX2 is one of the best sounding I heard for a BS type.Very detailed, relaxing and not ear fatiguing. If only I have the money.

And by the way, was able to get an RSLCR yesterday. Thanks to mam che and sir jayson for being so accomodating.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audioworld on Mar 17, 2010 at 12:07 PM
was able to auditon the RX 1 and the RX2 yesterday at Audioworld and all I can sya is that Im eating my own words abiout it. I thought they are inferior compared to the RS series considering some reviews I was able to read but I was totally wrong. The RX2 is one of the best sounding I heard for a BS type.Very detailed, relaxing and not ear fatiguing. If only I have the money.

And by the way, was able to get an RSLCR yesterday. Thanks to mam che and sir jayson for being so accomodating.

Good day!

Thank you and Happy Listening.


Cheers,
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Mar 20, 2010 at 02:35 AM
its been four days since i got the MSLCR from Audioworld. I must admit that of all the speaker set I have used, this is the best sounding. It s worth all the penny i piad and all the sleepless nights i spent just complete the set up.

Its details with a capital D and clarity wiht a capital C, at least in my own opinion
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: beginner on Mar 20, 2010 at 03:14 AM
was able to auditon the RX 1 and the RX2 yesterday at Audioworld and all I can sya is that Im eating my own words abiout it. I thought they are inferior compared to the RS series considering some reviews I was able to read but I was totally wrong. The RX2 is one of the best sounding I heard for a BS type.Very detailed, relaxing and not ear fatiguing. If only I have the money.

And by the way, was able to get an RSLCR yesterday. Thanks to mam che and sir jayson for being so accomodating.

The first time I heard how the RX2 sounds, I fell in love with it. So now I'm saving up every which way I can to get my hands on these speakers. Nagbabaon na lang ako sa opis. Hehe!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vaportrail on Mar 20, 2010 at 03:46 PM
kursunada ko din yang rx2!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Mar 20, 2010 at 06:54 PM
its been four days since i got the MSLCR from Audioworld. I must admit that of all the speaker set I have used, this is the best sounding. It s worth all the penny i piad and all the sleepless nights i spent just complete the set up.

Its details with a capital D and clarity wiht a capital C, at least in my own opinion

completed simplifying my HT set up. Gone were the Pi s that i use as front wide speaker. Its now an all MA set up and i have not regretted giving up my audio set up just to get the MAs.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ǝʞɐɾ ʎzzɐɾ on Mar 20, 2010 at 08:24 PM
completed simplifying my HT set up. Gone were the Pi s that i use as front wide speaker. Its now an all MA set up   and i have not regretted giving up my audio set up just to get the MAs.

huwaw ok sa alright!  san ka nakakuha ng rears na MA?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Mar 23, 2010 at 01:14 AM
New Monitor Audio showroom in Makati:

Silver RX1,  RX Centre,  RXW-12,  RX8 & RX6 (far right)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4453585058_6eb02a586e.jpg)

Silver RX8 & RX6
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4452809107_e96a4e8e32.jpg)

Bronze Reference 2 & BR5
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4452809227_e31dd5dc30.jpg)

. . . located at SGT's Home Theater:
Ground Floor of Prince Tower, Tordesillas corner Bautista, Salcedo Village, Makati City
Tel. No.: 813-8443

or head on to http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php?topic=3164.0 (http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php?topic=3164.0)


*w/ permission from Butch to post pics . . . sorry for the quality, phone cam lang po.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ayosbathere on Mar 24, 2010 at 03:32 PM
New Monitor Audio showroom in Makati:

Silver RX1,  RX Centre,  RXW-12,  RX8 & RX6 (far right)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4453585058_6eb02a586e.jpg)

Silver RX8 & RX6
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4452809107_e96a4e8e32.jpg)

Bronze Reference 2 & BR5
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4452809227_e31dd5dc30.jpg)

. . . located at SGT's Home Theater:
Ground Floor of Prince Tower, Tordesillas corner Bautista, Salcedo Village, Makati City
Tel. No.: 813-8443

or head on to http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php?topic=3164.0 (http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php?topic=3164.0)


*w/ permission from Butch to post pics . . . sorry for the quality, phone cam lang po.

thanks for posting Luther... ma pasyalan nga. Sa wakas meron na rin sa makati :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gutierrez on Mar 25, 2010 at 05:15 AM
magkano kaya rx2
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: John E. on Mar 25, 2010 at 05:24 AM
magkano kaya rx2

+1  ;D  ::)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Mar 25, 2010 at 07:13 AM
+1  ;D  ::)

39K srp
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: John E. on Mar 25, 2010 at 08:47 AM
wow! congrats ulit kay luther ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Mar 25, 2010 at 11:25 AM
thanks for posting Luther... ma pasyalan nga. Sa wakas meron na rin sa makati :)

You're welcome arman . . . yep, mas malapit sa atin. Punta tayo abangan natin yung shootout  ;D


39K srp
wow! congrats ulit kay luther ;)

Thanks, meron discount basta kasama nyo si bro Tirso  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: CMac on Mar 27, 2010 at 12:32 AM
39K srp

so mga 31.2k with the usual 20% discount ng mga shops to get your interest?

konting haggle, baka pwede pang bumaba ng 30k to 31k flat.  tama po ba? or I'm probably just dreaming.  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: beginner on Mar 27, 2010 at 01:12 AM
so mga 31.2k with the usual 20% discount ng mga shops to get your interest?

konting haggle, baka pwede pang bumaba ng 30k to 31k flat.  tama po ba? or I'm probably just dreaming.  ;D

Inquired at Audioworld Banawe and they can give it as low as 31k at 20% discount (pag cash basis).
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Mar 27, 2010 at 04:18 AM
Go na master Beginner!!! Time for that RX2!

It's a great speaker at any price point. I can't say the same for many other speakers in the same price range.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: John E. on Mar 27, 2010 at 04:23 AM
Inquired at Audioworld Banawe and they can give it as low as 31k at 20% discount (pag cash basis).

most of the time same lang cash and card discounted prices, may libre pang iced tea sa tramway ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Mar 27, 2010 at 02:33 PM
so mga 31.2k with the usual 20% discount ng mga shops to get your interest?

konting haggle, baka pwede pang bumaba ng 30k to 31k flat.  tama po ba? or I'm probably just dreaming.  ;D

correct, around that price range nga.

Pero one should hear first to learn the true value of these speakers. I'm not blessed w/ a deep pocket but for its clarity, clinical & dynamic qualities I would say its a 'value for the money' speakers. I have heard few expensive, audiophile bookshelves some paired w/ tube amp and they sounded really good even at the lowest volume.
But given the price-perf. ratio of the RX2, it will definitely not fall behind. Its so easy to drive I'm just using a mid-level AVR w/ it(Onkyo 705) pero kaya nya ng palabasin mga maliit na detalye.
Well of course . . . if its crap, its crap but I swear all my favorite tracks were transformed by these 'sweet-sounding but detailed' speakers. The Silver quality is still there but much more improved . . . as Jason of audioworld said RXs are RSs w/ hi-frequencies edges refined. I agree its not as fatiguing when listening at loud volumes but could be very detailed at low as well.

just my 2 mameras po  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Mar 27, 2010 at 03:00 PM
correct, around that price range nga.

Pero one should hear first to learn the true value of these speakers. I'm not blessed w/ a deep pocket but for its clarity, clinical & dynamic qualities I would say its a 'value for the money' speakers. I have heard few expensive, audiophile bookshelves some paired w/ tube amp and they sounded really good even at the lowest volume.
But given the price-perf. ratio of the RX2, it will definitely not fall behind. Its so easy to drive I'm just using a mid-level AVR w/ it(Onkyo 705) pero kaya nya ng palabasin mga maliit na detalye.
Well of course . . . if its crap, its crap but I swear all my favorite tracks were transformed by these 'sweet-sounding but detailed' speakers. The Silver quality is still there but much more improved . . . as Jason of audioworld said RXs are RSs w/ hi-frequencies edges refined. I agree its not as fatiguing when listening at loud volumes but could be very detailed at low as well.

just my 2 mameras po  :)

+100000

pwede ng mag apply sa cnet ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Mar 27, 2010 at 03:46 PM
hahaha tag-lish version ng cnet noh? . . . Share lang natin sa mga interested at MA fans shameless plugging na din . . . thanks to Audioworld & Home Theater! 25% din po sana pag balik ko ehehehe kapal ko.  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: CMac on Mar 27, 2010 at 05:59 PM
Inquired at Audioworld Banawe and they can give it as low as 31k at 20% discount (pag cash basis).

wow mukhang interesado kayo bossing. thanks for the info btw!  ;D

hahaha tag-lish version ng cnet noh? . . . Share lang natin sa mga interested at MA fans shameless plugging na din . . . thanks to Audioworld & Home Theater! 25% din po sana pag balik ko ehehehe kapal ko.  :D

why not? it's by word of mouth din naman kaya kumikita yung mga known resident shops dito sa pdvd.  :D

w/o pdvd member's feedbacks, baka bumibili pa rin mga karamihan sa sm appliance stores for video and audio needs.  :P

congrats po uli, sir.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Mar 28, 2010 at 12:17 AM
why not? it's by word of mouth din naman kaya kumikita yung mga known resident shops dito sa pdvd.  :D

w/o pdvd member's feedbacks, baka bumibili pa rin mga karamihan sa sm appliance stores for video and audio needs.  :P

congrats po uli, sir.

Thanks sir chino.

Naku! baka sabihin ng iba biased yung impressions ko about the Rx2 ahahahaha . . . dont worry po the 25% discount was meant to be a joke and I assure you what I just shared was very transparent & coming from the heart. I'm still looking for flaws and I will share it if I find one - knocking on wood.

btw, I find the magnetic grille cover to be so convenient. No need for finding the holes for that or pushing it hard against the speaker . . . konting tapat lang mag-snap na sa magnets. Cool eh.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Mar 28, 2010 at 12:57 AM
Thanks sir chino.

Naku! baka sabihin ng iba biased yung impressions ko about the Rx2 ahahahaha . . . dont worry po the 25% discount was meant to be a joke and I assure you what I just shared was very transparent & coming from the heart. I'm still looking for flaws and I will share it if I find one - knocking on wood.

btw, I find the magnetic grille cover to be so convenient. No need for finding the holes for that or pushing it hard against the speaker . . . konting tapat lang mag-snap na sa magnets. Cool eh.

i dont think you will ever find a chink in the RX2 if we will just be talking about the SQ. Any other impressions not jiving with yours would fall under preference. As we all have been agreeing here in the community, when we talk of preference, there will be no speaker better than or inferior than what a person prefer.

at least for the RX2's sake or the RX1 for that matter barder luther, im one with you in sharing your impressions. ;) ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Mar 28, 2010 at 02:19 PM
Nicely said, agreed . . . personal preference pa din, as always.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rap2x on Mar 30, 2010 at 12:02 PM
hmmm not that good in reviews since i'm just new sa HT and Home Audio pero matagal na ako sa Car Audio...for my taste and I will put my money on it (kung me natitira pa hehe) SULIT and investment for my Rx2 ;) 8)

It's true that you will fall in love with it...it's very clear, the music will penetrate not only to your senses but in your imaginations as well...so relaxing and di ka mabibitin sa mid-bass...

correct me if i'm wrong it's very hard to find a BS with an 8"/200mm driver :o with that price range. 8) so whether voices or you want a little ooompf!!! solve ka sa Rx2 ;) One last thing, it's "very easy to drive" :)

It's for eveyone to hear and jusdge based on their preference...i suggest you hear it side by side with an Br6 then RX5 or even RX6 ;D

at the end of the day...when you go home...ang nahakot mo -"MA Rx2 Walnut or Piano White Finish" :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Mar 30, 2010 at 01:35 PM

at the end of the day...when you go home...ang nahakot mo -"MA Rx2 Walnut or Piano White Finish" :D

Parang kilala ko kung sino mga future owners nito ah  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Mar 30, 2010 at 02:31 PM
Parang kilala ko kung sino mga future owners nito ah  ;D

hindi ako ha ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: titopepe on Mar 30, 2010 at 05:55 PM
how much yung center ng RX and RX2
and BR1 na rin...


ano best avr for rx series?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: titopepe on Mar 30, 2010 at 05:57 PM
kt san mo na audition yung rx2?
i want to auditin one! haha

8" mids ftw! ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Mar 30, 2010 at 11:58 PM
how much yung center ng RX and RX2
and BR1 na rin...

ano best avr for rx series?

try ko sagutin yung iba sir:

RX Centre  -  24K
RX2  -  39,5K
BR1  -  ?

matched AVR  -  any bright sounding AVRs like Yamaha, Onkyo
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rap2x on Mar 31, 2010 at 08:09 AM
hindi ako ha ;D ;D ;D

haha me pumiyok ;D sir Tirso inindyan mo kami kahapon...sayang. :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kt on Mar 31, 2010 at 10:27 AM
rap, luther, makikigulo lang dito kahit wala akong MA haha...wala ko pambili eh  :'(
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Mar 31, 2010 at 07:23 PM
rap, luther, makikigulo lang dito kahit wala akong MA haha...wala ko pambili eh  :'(

Hus! wala daw pambili naka-MS at 'intercooler turbo' :o . . . nice try karl  ;D  . . . malamang isasabay sa Cayin para isang hakot na lang ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kt on Apr 01, 2010 at 08:11 AM
luther maghahakot kami ng gamit dyan sa house mo hahaha
wala pambili ng tube bro and di uubra yung speakers ko dun haha oldschool eh
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Apr 02, 2010 at 03:12 AM
kt san mo na audition yung rx2?
i want to auditin one! haha

8" mids ftw! ;D

Maganda siya Tito Pepe. Bagay na bagay sa Yamaha. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: titopepe on Apr 02, 2010 at 04:56 AM
sabi ni kt more on music daw for rx2?

basta ht use lang target ko. not much into music.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Apr 02, 2010 at 05:45 AM
sabi ni kt more on music daw for rx2?

basta ht use lang target ko. not much into music.


For me ok din siya sa movies, though mas narinig ko kasi siya for music. Nakasetup sa 2nd floor ng Audioworld yung HT nila using Silver/RX series ng Monitor Audio. Dalawang beses ko na narinig, and I came away impressed each time. I think they punch well beyond their price.

Smoother and mas polite yung tunog nya kesa sa mga B&W (or the prior RS series Silvers). For me para siyang Focal but with some warmth and extra lows (though highs aren't as extended as Focals I've heard).

Mahirap i-explain, and we all have our subjectivities din. Mas maganda talaga kung marinig mo. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Apr 02, 2010 at 10:37 AM
one thing though that is not being mentioned in this thread was that the RX1 being used at the ground floor of audioworld is hooked to the amplifier by a speaker cable that cost 160K. Please dont get me wrong as this is not to demean the excellent SQ of the RX 1 but more of setting expectations as the RX1 may sound a little differently pag sa bahay na naka set up. I find the RX1 in some ways better than the RS1 and vise versa and they have distinct characteristic. Which is better may now be dependent on preference of would be user.

Im an RS1 user and uses it for HT. I find the highs of RS1 more appealing to me as it gives me crisp sound on movies, which is what I like. I find the RS1 livelier and it seems it reaches my ear faster than the RX1. As for the looks, the RS 1 looks very fancy, which to many people may not be that appealing.

The RX1 sounds more relaxed and gives you a feeling of a coziness in the listening area. The looks is sophisticated and very minimalist.

AS for the RX2, i feel it sound almost the same as the RS6 that is in the LF part. Same impression I have with RX1. Sounds like a floor stander so it fits the bill for those wanting a bigger and fuller sound but dont want a FS. The looks is to die for for those wanting classy looking BS not to mention the Gold Series looking driver.

As i usually do after writing stuff like the above, everything is based on my understanding of things and terms and the way I hear them sing. :) :) :) :) :)

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kt on Apr 02, 2010 at 01:06 PM
sabi ni kt more on music daw for rx2?

basta ht use lang target ko. not much into music.


ron pag more on movies ka kasi i would suggest ko FS na + a good sub. di naman sa di pwde sa movies yung RX2. pwedeng pwede siya but syempre mas maganda sya for audio since nandun ang details. magkaiba kasi yung setup pag pure audio vs pure HT.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ayosbathere on Apr 02, 2010 at 03:59 PM
a month ago with rap2x @ audioworld auditioning the RX2 and RX6.

same amp, same wiring (per onkyo606) as in there's a big difference between RX2 vs RX6.

mas detailed and mas masarap sa ear ang RX2... as in napa wow kami.

We tested first the RX6.. as in sarap sa ear that meets our expectation
then we connect the RX2... kapaw.. napa wow kami as in ibang klase at ang pogi pa :)

Well.. as in can't believed what we heard.. as in kinabit namin ulit yong RX6.. we played four CD. then pahinga about 10min then kabit ulit RX2.. iba talaga yong RX2. parang USHER yang RX2.. lufet!

tama si kt.. as in pwede naman ang RX2 sa HT .. as in pwede talaga ;)

kt - sayang hindi natuloy ang shootout ng BW 685 vs RX2
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kt on Apr 02, 2010 at 04:23 PM
arman narinig mo naman na naka tube yung 685 eh hehe
yung rx2 naman kelangan natin ma tubo haha
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ayosbathere on Apr 02, 2010 at 04:55 PM
arman narinig mo naman na naka tube yung 685 eh hehe
yung rx2 naman kelangan natin ma tubo haha

dre 686 yong narinig narin but halos the same lang naman yong 686 vs 685. pero sa ear ko mukhang hinahanap ng RX2 is yong 800s/diamond series HAHAHAHA
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kt on Apr 02, 2010 at 05:13 PM
arman kayang kaya mo naman kahit ano dun hehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Apr 02, 2010 at 06:23 PM
arman narinig mo naman na naka tube yung 685 eh hehe
yung rx2 naman kelangan natin ma tubo haha

685 was the dream speaker for me as i heard it singing using a cayin tube amp before at what hifi. but forgotten all about those when heard the RS1 although with all due rspect to 685 owners, it als0 has its own beauty. RX2 when heard in AUdioworld HT room using a 5. channel receiver maybe hard to compare to a 685 or 686 heard in what hifi store due to the following condition.

1. RX2 is driven by a receiver in Audiworld versus 686 or 685 driven by a tube amp( if im not mistaken its
   the cayin that cost 55K.) in what hi fi
2. Speaker cable used in Audioworld is around 5k i think versus a xindak that cost 60K in what hifi
3. Audioworld room is larger with accoustics treatment versus a smaller room with glass walls for what hifi.

If the RX2 would be demoed in Whta Hifi, i have a felling it will dwarf the 685 or even the 686 becasue it sounded fuller in a room that is twice the size of the what hifi room. IMHO only :)

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ayosbathere on Apr 03, 2010 at 11:54 AM
onkyo606 - we tested the RX6 & Rx2 sa baba ng audioworld using integrated amp, i forgot the brand. I agree with you once RX2 connected with cayin for sure it will edge the 685/686. By the way, cayin in wat hifi worth 45K at negotiable pa :) ... 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Apr 03, 2010 at 03:59 PM
onkyo606 - we tested the RX6 & Rx2 sa baba ng audioworld using integrated amp, i forgot the brand. I agree with you once RX2 connected with cayin for sure it will edge the 685/686. By the way, cayin in wat hifi worth 45K at negotiable pa :) ...   

bili bili na po, yan dapat sa RX2 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kt on Apr 04, 2010 at 01:41 PM
arman sino kasama mo nag audi? Kelangan din ba tube cdp? Hehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Apr 04, 2010 at 03:19 PM
onkyo606 - we tested the RX6 & Rx2 sa baba ng audioworld using integrated amp, i forgot the brand. I agree with you once RX2 connected with cayin for sure it will edge the 685/686. By the way, cayin in wat hifi worth 45K at negotiable pa :) ... 

Yung Roksan ba yung narinig mo, or yung all-in-one na tube/ss hybrid? Me and my friend liked the RX2 din over the RX6, at least sa listening environment nila dun sa Audioworld.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rap2x on Apr 05, 2010 at 02:02 AM
usapang Rx2 + Cayin pati dito ::) makaiwas muna dito hehe :P
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Apr 05, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Yung Roksan ba yung narinig mo, or yung all-in-one na tube/ss hybrid? Me and my friend liked the RX2 din over the RX6, at least sa listening environment nila dun sa Audioworld.

RX2 better than RX6? this is a matter of music type, room size, amp power....i think.
try playing guns and roses in a big room. i dont think the RX2 would come out better.

in a small to med room playing mostly vocals and light instrumentals, of course the RX2 would turn out to be a winner.

also, the FS RX6 might require a more powerful too...so the amp used for rX2 might not be enough to pump the drivers of the RX6 and thus, the bias goes in favor of the lighter load (RX2)


for the record, i myself am using a BS...because of my room size, music type, and amp power.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Apr 05, 2010 at 01:27 PM
I'm sure the RX6 would fill a bigger room better, and would have less distortion at higher playback levels.

However, the RX2 was more than enough to fill their smallish room size with sufficient dynamics, and show good LF extension. I heard it with the Roksan K2 Integrated (rating: >125W@8ohms, >190W@4ohms), and that combo sounded dynamic yet refined. I admit that it lost some of the HF brilliance of the RS series, but I think it's a more liveable package overall.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dips15 on Apr 05, 2010 at 03:19 PM
But in terms of power and ability to fill a room, would the rx1 still be the same as the rs1?  I don't remember there being an rs2 being available (at least locally) so the rx2 should sound larger than the rs1?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Apr 05, 2010 at 07:09 PM
Ganda din ng Roksan.

I was at audioworld 3 weeks ago to buy RCA plugs. I will drop by audioworld this week to listen to the rx2.

Audioworld, thanks for the termination.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Apr 05, 2010 at 07:17 PM
But in terms of power and ability to fill a room, would the rx1 still be the same as the rs1?  I don't remember there being an rs2 being available (at least locally) so the rx2 should sound larger than the rs1?

im using an RS1 an have heard the RX2, its not apple to apple because RX2 has a larger driver and sounds larger and has a better LF than RS1. What I like though about the RS1 versus the RX2 is the HF part, My preference was met better by the RS1 this is not mentioning aesthteics and price.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Apr 05, 2010 at 07:33 PM
This is probably due to the bigger midbass.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dips15 on Apr 05, 2010 at 08:34 PM
im using an RS1 an have heard the RX2, its not apple to apple because RX2 has a larger driver and sounds larger and has a better LF than RS1. What I like though about the RS1 versus the RX2 is the HF part, My preference was met better by the RS1 this is not mentioning aesthteics and price.

Thanks just trying to get a comparison on a price basis.  How much is the new rx1?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Apr 05, 2010 at 08:53 PM
Thanks just trying to get a comparison on a price basis.  How much is the new rx1?

havent asked po but RX2 is around 32 K yata with discount na so RX1 should be cheaper, RS1 naka tsamba lang po ako sa marketplace wala na availavle na sa shop eh
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ayosbathere on Apr 06, 2010 at 11:34 AM
why need to comparo in small or larger room if you have the win spot to listen your favorite music. try to comparo base on your win spot ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rap2x on Apr 06, 2010 at 11:03 PM
nice point ayosbathere ;) 8) so Rx2 white + Cayin na ba? ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Apr 07, 2010 at 01:34 AM
why need to comparo in small or larger room if you have the win spot to listen your favorite music. try to comparo base on your win spot ;)

I think most comparisons if not, all comparisons here are based on the "win" spot. But the "win" spot is also situated based on the width and depth of the room. So with a bigger room, there is a need for bigger drivers and amps as well. Try to listen to a very small room and use very big drivers. Vice versa. You'll notice that the difference in location of the "win" spot would also vary. Hindi lang ng room size ang variable. Acoustics din.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gutierrez on Apr 07, 2010 at 10:16 AM
I think most comparisons if not, all comparisons here are based on the "win" spot. But the "win" spot is also situated based on the width and depth of the room. So with a bigger room, there is a need for bigger drivers and amps as well. Try to listen to a very small room and use very big drivers. Vice versa. You'll notice that the difference in location of the "win" spot would also vary. Hindi lang ng room size ang variable. Acoustics din.


With that said, are you suggesting to use smaller speakers (maybe bookshelf) on small room and bigger speaker (floorstander) for big room?  I have plans to change my ht speakers from fs to bs since my room is only 3.5x3.5m.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Apr 07, 2010 at 10:52 AM


With that said, are you suggesting to use smaller speakers (maybe bookshelf) on small room and bigger speaker (floorstander) for big room?  I have plans to change my ht speakers from fs to bs since my room is only 3.5x3.5m.

my room is baout your size and im using an RS1 BS, im happy with it, off course the LFE is taken cared off by the sub
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ayosbathere on Apr 07, 2010 at 07:57 PM
I think most comparisons if not, all comparisons here are based on the "win" spot. But the "win" spot is also situated based on the width and depth of the room. So with a bigger room, there is a need for bigger drivers and amps as well. Try to listen to a very small room and use very big drivers. Vice versa. You'll notice that the difference in location of the "win" spot would also vary. Hindi lang ng room size ang variable. Acoustics din.

simple lang... win spot pa rin when you do the speaker comparo wether in small room, big room, acoustic room or open area. basta nasa same area yong e shootout.

for the amp.. may mga speaker talaga nag hahanap na kaya syang(speaker) e drive meaning to say match na match yong amp doon sa speaker.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Apr 07, 2010 at 08:04 PM
basta MA the best ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Apr 07, 2010 at 09:05 PM
Monitor Audio Silver RX1 Loudspeaker Review
A Compact Charmer
March 31st, 2010 -- by Tom Martin


(http://www.avguide.com/sites/next-tech-guide/files/RX1%20Gloss%20Black(1).jpg)

The Monitor Audio Silver Series RX1 loudspeakers come across like many in the seemingly endless parade of unassuming, though attractive, small box loudspeakers on the market. Because of this, the RX1s do almost nothing to prepare you for the sonic excellence that awaits you once they are installed.

"Almost nothing" may be a bit too strong. The British loudspeaker maker Monitor Audio enjoys a reputation for being one of the pioneers in the development of drivers whose diaphragms are made of metal (in order to exploit the light, stiff, responsive characteristics they afford). But perhaps more importantly, Monitor is also known for delivering value for money.

OVERVIEW
Consider this system if: You find yourself in agreement with statement like “the midrange is the heart of the music” or “get the midrange right and the rest takes care of itself”. If you place a high priority on sonic resolution and detail the RX1s might make you wonder why people pay thousands of dollars for speakers. Expect a lively, dynamic, and well-defined sound, but without a painful or aggressive character. Your room should be on the small side for the RX1s, but if it is, and you’d like something that sounds remarkably “high end”, your speaker may have arrived.

FEATURES
Silver RX1 technical highlights:

◦1-inch C-CAM gold metal dome tweeter that are virtually identical to the tweeters used in Monitor’s more costly Gold-series speakers. According to Monitor Audio, C-CAM is "an alloy of aluminum and magnesium on which a thin coating of ceramic is deposited."

◦6-inch aluminum RST bass driver. The RST feature creates a distinctive, computer-modeled, “dimpled” cone surface said to “reduce cone break up and provide purer, more natural mid-range clarity.”

◦The mid-bass driver features a vented, rigid, non-magnetic cast chassis said to “keep the driver cool as well as reduce internal pressure, resulting in the ability to play louder and cleaner.”

◦Port has turbulence-reducing HiVe II port system, said to reduce port noise on high-amplitude bass transients.

◦As a means of providing both a stable driver mounting platform and of improving cabinet rigidity, Silver RX drivers are fastened in place by tension rods that pass all the way through to the back sides of the speaker cabinets to reduce “excessive vibration from the driver and cabinet together, giving lower colouration across the entire frequency spectrum.”

. . . BOTTOM LINE:
The Monitor Audio RX1 is an exceptional speaker, no doubt about it. Its combination of midrange clarity and smoothness gets to the essence of a lot of music. For a listener with a small-ish room (or a high-quality desktop system) who favors music of soloists, small groups and acoustic bands, the RX1 is so good it might do everything you need. No speaker does everything well, certainly not one at this price, so you should know that the RX1 has bass limitations and doesn’t present the largest possible soundstage.

Full Review: http://www.avguide.com/review/monitor-audio-silver-rx1-loudspeaker-playback-29 (http://www.avguide.com/review/monitor-audio-silver-rx1-loudspeaker-playback-29)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ayosbathere on Apr 07, 2010 at 09:30 PM
dts-HD 3d -- ayus. so post naman para sa RX2 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Apr 07, 2010 at 10:36 PM

wala pa yata ayosbathere . . . puro forum reviews pa lang nakikita ko. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Apr 07, 2010 at 11:08 PM


With that said, are you suggesting to use smaller speakers (maybe bookshelf) on small room and bigger speaker (floorstander) for big room?  I have plans to change my ht speakers from fs to bs since my room is only 3.5x3.5m.

A lot of times, it's better lalo na kung Ht applications. Pero there is no exact rule on this. Syempre, it should always fit your preference.


simple lang... win spot pa rin when you do the speaker comparo wether in small room, big room, acoustic room or open area. basta nasa same area yong e shootout.

for the amp.. may mga speaker talaga nag hahanap na kaya syang(speaker) e drive meaning to say match na match yong amp doon sa speaker.

I think your missing my point sir. Room size is one of the many important elements in determining the right speaker size and power on your "win" spot. Imagine having to use satellite speakers in an open area like a basketball court. Mahirap hanapin ang "win" spot. And if there is, it might not give you a good soundstage, image and most of all, tonality. It will not also fill the room. So there are instances that you have to use bigger drivers. It's not simply looking for your "win" spot. As listeners, we also want to fill the room with enough sound or music. Different sizes of drivers would sound different on different sizes of rooms. Hence, we are simply considering the size of the room as one of the factors.


Got the chance to listen to the RX6 and the RX1. Maganda nga ang RX6 sa HT (in a bigger HT room).  ;)

Very musical naman sa akin ang RX1. Thanks audioworld for the audition. Didn't get the chance to audition the RX2 kasi naubos na. Palagay ko isang taga pdvd ang nakakuha nito.  :) You can't go wrong with any of the monitors!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gutierrez on Apr 08, 2010 at 08:59 AM
Sirs, may I know why you suggest bookshelf speakers on a small room? ano po disadvantage pag floorstanders ang gamit in a small room.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Apr 08, 2010 at 12:25 PM
I agree with Master Nelson.

I think boundary effect is a huge factor. In a smaller room, the listener and the speakers are typically closer to the boundaries. Shorter distances between walls also mean that significant cabin gain starts at a higher frequency.
 
A speaker meant for a bigger room will have a different anechoic response curve. This may cause it to sound overripe and boomy in a room that's too small for it (even if you position things optimally for the room). A speaker meant for a smaller room will usually sound leaner, and may not have sufficient extension when used in a big room.
 
The off-axis response of a speaker is also a factor when matching a room. Small rooms have more intense reflections that come sooner than it would in a bigger room. A good off-axis response will provide for better sounding reflections (which can sound great, but hurt holographic imaging), while a beamy speaker can reduce the comb filtering effect in some cases.

Aside from this, bigger speakers with multiple drivers may need more distance from the listener to image well and sound coherent,  vs. what is doable with smaller monitors (approximating point-source radiation). Large speakers can also displace more air, which allows them to fill a bigger room with sound without distorting. However, they may not resolve detail as well as a small speaker at a much lower absolute output level. An output level that may be within the listenable zone when placed in a smaller room.

Of course, selection of partnering components would also have a similar effect. The same gear combination may sound good in one room, but may not be as good in another.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Apr 08, 2010 at 07:47 PM
I agree with Master Nelson.

I think boundary effect is a huge factor. In a smaller room, the listener and the speakers are typically closer to the boundaries. Shorter distances between walls also mean that significant cabin gain starts at a higher frequency.
 
A speaker meant for a bigger room will have a different response curve. This may cause it to sound overripe and boomy in a room that's too small for it (even if you position things optimally for the room). A speaker meant for a smaller room will usually sound leaner, and may not have sufficient extension when used in a big room.
 
The off-axis response of a speaker is also a factor when matching a room. Small rooms have more intense reflections that come sooner than it would in a bigger room. A good off-axis response will provide for better sounding reflections (which can sound great, but hurt holographic imaging), while a beamy speaker can reduce the comb filtering effect in some cases.

Aside from this, bigger speakers with multiple drivers may need more distance from the listener to image well and sound coherent,  vs. what is doable with smaller monitors (approximating point-source radiation). Large speakers can also displace more air, which allows them to fill a bigger room with sound without distorting. However, they may not resolve detail as well as a small speaker at a much lower absolute output level. An output level that may be within the listenable zone when placed in a smaller room.

Of course, selection of partnering components would also have a similar effect. The same gear combination may sound good in one room, but may not be as good in another.

another technical learnings for me maraming salamat sir stagea bagamat may kalaliman ang mga techical na explanations eh naarok ko naman at nagkaron ako ng mag validation points sa pagka intindi ko sa mga bagay.
ngayon alam ko na na hindi saykologikal kung bakit mas gusto ko na ang BS kesa FS sa room ko considering na 3m by 3 m lang sya.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ayosbathere on Apr 08, 2010 at 09:54 PM
Nelson de Leon,

hindi ko na pahahabain. ok.  simple lang, ang pinag uusapan "is" comparo ng speaker in same area o laki ng area kung anuman. kung malaki ang area that's it e d a comparo. .. kung mala araneta yong size ng area e comparo ang speaker then .... alam mo na yon.

alam naman natin yon eh.... bakit ba tayo napunta sa laki o liit ng size ng area? 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Apr 08, 2010 at 10:58 PM
Nelson de Leon,

hindi ko na pahahabain. ok.  simple lang, ang pinag uusapan "is" comparo ng speaker in same area o laki ng area kung anuman. kung malaki ang area that's it e d a comparo. .. kung mala araneta yong size ng area e comparo ang speaker then .... alam mo na yon.

alam naman natin yon eh.... bakit ba tayo napunta sa laki o liit ng size ng area? 

because you were asking a question:

why need to comparo in small or larger room if you have the win spot to listen your favorite music. try to comparo base on your win spot ;)

You never mentioned anything about:

Nelson de Leon,

simple lang, ang pinag uusapan "is" comparo ng speaker in same area o laki ng area kung anuman. kung malaki ang area that's it e d a comparo. .. kung mala araneta yong size ng area e comparo ang speaker then .... alam mo na yon.

alam naman natin yon eh.... bakit ba tayo napunta sa laki o liit ng size ng area? 

in your first question. My bad...  :(  :(  :(

Hence, i just gave an example for "comparo". Very sorry if i have mis-understood you. I was probably confused.

My apologies...  ;)  ;)  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Apr 08, 2010 at 11:25 PM
one thing though that is not being mentioned in this thread was that the RX1 being used at the ground floor of audioworld is hooked to the amplifier by a speaker cable that cost 160K. Please dont get me wrong as this is not to demean the excellent SQ of the RX 1 but more of setting expectations as the RX1 may sound a little differently pag sa bahay na naka set up.


Very true sir. That's why some people would bringing their amplifiers to the store to audition the speakers just to make sure that the speakers they are interested with would blend with their amps. Though hindi same room size and acoustics, at least we have a good idea of how well they would sound when paired with their amp.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Apr 08, 2010 at 11:27 PM
why need to comparo in small or larger room if you have the win spot to listen your favorite music. try to comparo base on your win spot ;)

Hi,

You cannot simply compare base only on your win or sweet spot.  You should also consider the room size, room acoustics, amplification, source etc.  If you have a small room, of course you wouldn't use a big FS or horn-type loudspeakers, otherwise the sound will overwhelm your entire listening area including your so-called win spot (sweet spot).  Likewise, you will not use a BS on a large room unless you have a powerful BS paired with powerful amplification. (Sorry for asking, what is comparo?) :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Apr 08, 2010 at 11:32 PM
sabi ni kt more on music daw for rx2?

basta ht use lang target ko. not much into music.


ron pag more on movies ka kasi i would suggest ko FS na + a good sub. di naman sa di pwde sa movies yung RX2. pwedeng pwede siya but syempre mas maganda sya for audio since nandun ang details. magkaiba kasi yung setup pag pure audio vs pure HT.

heven't heard the RX2 pero after talking with Audioworld re characteristics of the RX2. it's like having the best for HT and music packaged into one.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Apr 09, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Very true sir. That's why some people would bringing their amplifiers to the store to audition the speakers just to make sure that the speakers they are interested with would blend with their amps. Though hindi same room size and acoustics, at least we have a good idea of how well they would sound when paired with their amp.
it is not enough to bring your amps to the store. what would simulate the actual sound is bringing the prospect to your own listening environment listening to your own set of CDs/LPs. very few would allow this but it is the only way...and sadly, there is no other way.

this is true not only for speakers but up to the level of cables and interconnects, even on tweaks.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Apr 09, 2010 at 12:13 PM
another technical learnings for me maraming salamat sir stagea bagamat may kalaliman ang mga techical na explanations eh naarok ko naman at nagkaron ako ng mag validation points sa pagka intindi ko sa mga bagay.
ngayon alam ko na na hindi saykologikal kung bakit mas gusto ko na ang BS kesa FS sa room ko considering na 3m by 3 m lang sya.

You're welcome sir Onkyo606. We're all learning from this hobby, tulung-tulungan lang tayo. :)

I'm sure mas malapit ka na sa sonic nirvana. Mas mahirap talaga pag smaller room. Madalas smaller speaks and more acoustic treatment ang gamit. I'm also working with a smaller room dito sa Manila, at wala pang treatment. Aside from the reflections, marami din kalampag pag bassy tracks.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Apr 09, 2010 at 12:34 PM
heven't heard the RX2 pero after talking with Audioworld re characteristics of the RX2. it's like having the best for HT and music packaged into one.

based on what i heard, RX2 sounds a little warmer compared to the RS1 but defitnitely sounds big for a BS, very realxing not becasue RS1 is fatigueing but RX2 has a tamer but more detailed HF( censya na po kung mali ba yang terms na yan or conflicting). I heard the RS6 as well and to me, the RX2 is very close to the LF of the RS6.

Bottomline, RS1, RS6, RX1, RX2, whichever it is, excellent sound quality, nice build atleast based on how they appear you will surely get, just a matter of which one you can afford to buy and which one fits your taste


Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Apr 09, 2010 at 12:38 PM
You're welcome sir Onkyo606. We're all learning from this hobby, tulung-tulungan lang tayo. :)

I'm sure mas malapit ka na sa sonic nirvana. Mas mahirap talaga pag smaller room. Madalas smaller speaks and more acoustic treatment ang gamit. I'm also working with a smaller room dito sa Manila, at wala pang treatment. Aside from the reflections, marami din kalampag pag bassy tracks.

malaki ang naitulong ng bass traps at tray ng itlog sa akin sa aspetong ito, sorry po at mejo OT na pero share ko narin. Kung may room treatment, mas lalabas ng husto yung ganda ng pinakamamahal nating MAs
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Apr 09, 2010 at 12:52 PM
it is not enough to bring your amps to the store. what would simulate the actual sound is bringing the prospect to your own listening environment listening to your own set of CDs/LPs. very few would allow this but it is the only way...and sadly, there is no other way.

this is true not only for speakers but up to the level of cables and interconnects, even on tweaks.

Yes sir! That is the best thing to do indeed.


You're welcome sir Onkyo606. We're all learning from this hobby, tulung-tulungan lang tayo. :)

I'm sure mas malapit ka na sa sonic nirvana. Mas mahirap talaga pag smaller room. Madalas smaller speaks and more acoustic treatment ang gamit. I'm also working with a smaller room dito sa Manila, at wala pang treatment. Aside from the reflections, marami din kalampag pag bassy tracks.

Just came from Ivan's p(A)lace. His system is best described in one word, SYNERGY. Smaller room daw, eh it's quite bigger than my living room. Or baka lang talaga maliit ang living room ko.  ;D  ;D  ;D

I hope i can audition the RX2 next week kapag available na kay audioworld.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Apr 09, 2010 at 01:45 PM
Yes sir! That is the best thing to do indeed.


Just came from Ivan's p(A)lace. His system is best described in one word, SYNERGY. Smaller room daw, eh it's quite bigger than my living room. Or baka lang talaga maliit ang living room ko.  ;D  ;D  ;D

I hope i can audition the RX2 next week kapag available na kay audioworld.

this will not dissapoint you sir nelson  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Apr 09, 2010 at 02:04 PM
@accastil
Yes sir! That is the best thing to do indeed. I know some shops extend this accomodation to their loyal customers. I hope more of them would start doing this.
Just came from Ivan's p(A)lace. His system is best described in one word, SYNERGY. Smaller room daw, eh it's quite bigger than my living room. Or baka lang talaga maliit ang living room ko.  ;D  ;D  ;D
I hope i can audition the RX2 next week kapag available na kay audioworld.
Hahah loko ka talaga Master Nelson. Yung banyo niyo pa lang daw eh di pa tapos gawan ng mapa ng mga explorers. I just have simple SS systems for my simple needs.

Maganda yang RX2 master. Shockingly good for the price para saken. Ok siya with Roksan and Yamaha electronics. :) Beginner is betting that it'd also work great sa CA 550C/A combo nya (and I think it would). Abangan natin ang purchase ni Beginner.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Apr 09, 2010 at 08:18 PM
@accastil
Yes sir! That is the best thing to do indeed. I know some shops extend this accomodation to their loyal customers. I hope more of them would start doing this. Hahah loko ka talaga Master Nelson. Yung banyo niyo pa lang daw eh di pa tapos gawan ng mapa ng mga explorers. I just have simple SS systems for my simple needs.

Maganda yang RX2 master. Shockingly good for the price para saken. Ok siya with Roksan and Yamaha electronics. :) Beginner is betting that it'd also work great sa CA 550C/A combo nya (and I think it would). Abangan natin ang purchase ni Beginner.

I've heard the MAs (forgot the model) paired with Roksan sa Audioworld din. What a wonderful match! Very sweet.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: beginner on Apr 09, 2010 at 11:26 PM
Shockingly good for the price para saken. Ok siya with Roksan and Yamaha electronics. :) Beginner is betting that it'd also work great sa CA 550C/A combo nya (and I think it would). Abangan natin ang purchase ni Beginner.

Now, that I think about it. That seems to be the most apt phrase for the RX2. I think it's one of the best at its price category. I'm sure the RX2 will sing beautifully with my 550s. Konting tiis na lang... mapapasaakin ka din...

@Nelson
Try mo magwalis sa kwarto ni Ivan... makakahakot ka pambili ng gears...  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Apr 09, 2010 at 11:57 PM
Next time, magdadala ako ng industrial grade vacuum cleaner. Di lang kasi kasya sa bulsa ko yun 740c na nakatambak sa basurahan. Sama din pati ng tingin ng PSG sa akin.  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Apr 10, 2010 at 12:11 AM
Sus, aanhin naman ni Master Nelson ang no-name karaoke player ko.

Sabi mo nga Chippanga ang mga Boulder, DCS at MBL.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Apr 10, 2010 at 05:01 AM
it is not enough to bring your amps to the store. what would simulate the actual sound is bringing the prospect to your own listening environment listening to your own set of CDs/LPs. very few would allow this but it is the only way...and sadly, there is no other way.

this is true not only for speakers but up to the level of cables and interconnects, even on tweaks.


The most important thing is to know what you want and what you need in this pocket-emptying hobby to avoid confusion and ending up buying and selling of your audio gears everytime.  Research, Save and Audition then buy one time of you think that is suitable and best for your listening requirement/pleasure. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ayosbathere on Apr 12, 2010 at 09:45 AM
Nelson de Leon - pasensya na rin po. Well you answer it correctly naman.. may mga speaker talaga na ok sa size kahit wala ka sa sweet spot :) .


MA owner - anong ok na amp NAD, ROKSAN o ROTEL for RX2?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Apr 12, 2010 at 10:01 AM
Nelson de Leon - pasensya na rin po. Well you answer it correctly naman.. may mga speaker talaga na ok sa size kahit wala ka sa sweet spot :) .


MA owner - anong ok na amp NAD, ROKSAN o ROTEL for RX2?

ARCAM, NAD, Classe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: endrik35 on Apr 12, 2010 at 06:24 PM
my rega brio 3 amp will do wonders for the MA rx2! Kaso reserved na to mark sa selling section!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: phipsi1 on Apr 12, 2010 at 06:44 PM
@Monitor Audio Experts

Wanted to "pick the brain" of the Monitor Audio experts in regards to this particular mix of speakers for my family's first 5.1 setup.

Floorstanders: RX6
Surrounds: RX1
Center: RX center
Amplifier: Denon 2310 or Onkyo 807
Sub: SVS pb10nsd

Our viewing is 99% movies - 1% music. Just wanted to make sure that this mix of speakers would result in a "theatre" experience...Also, if you guys could also suggest which amp between the denon & onkyo would serve best with this mix of speakers.

I also want to mention maraming, maraming salamat kay onkyo606. VERY helpful with his knowledge regarding the monitor audio speaker line. Even talked with me via YM till about 2am...Thanks pre!

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Apr 12, 2010 at 09:29 PM
@Monitor Audio Experts

Wanted to "pick the brain" of the Monitor Audio experts in regards to this particular mix of speakers for my family's first 5.1 setup.

Floorstanders: RX6
Surrounds: RX1
Center: RX center
Amplifier: Denon 2310 or Onkyo 807
Sub: SVS pb10nsd

Our viewing is 99% movies - 1% music. Just wanted to make sure that this mix of speakers would result in a "theatre" experience...Also, if you guys could also suggest which amp between the denon & onkyo would serve best with this mix of speakers.

I also want to mention maraming, maraming salamat kay onkyo606. VERY helpful with his knowledge regarding the monitor audio speaker line. Even talked with me via YM till about 2am...Thanks pre!



dont mention is brader marc,happy to be of help. with this post, a whole new perspective will come to fore and would make the decision making easier for you. let me just tell you that the package you are considering is a wishlist to many people me included, in fact you might be the firts to have an RX6 unless there are some na di nag post, as for the question of which is better, 2310 or 807, make a head to head comparison using the specifications and other written features, respective websites would surely get you this. afterwards, do a process of elimination and cross out the features that you feel you will not be needing( assuming you are familiar with the feature). after eliminating features you find you dont need, its time to make the head to head comparison again in paper, finally, audition

some key points you may consider:

1. 2310 is not a network receiver while 807 is. After knowing your job, im sure this matters to you. ;)
2. 2310 is not capable of doing the Audyssey DSX while 807 is, DSX is one of the nicest feature in HT set up as it gives you the oppurtunity to use a front wide speaker providing a more enhanced sound envelopment and soundstage
3. 2310 is not THX certified while 807 is. While to some this may not matter, the pride of owning a THX certified gear is always a big plus.
4. 2310 faceplate does not look appealing compared to 807(IMO) 807 looks more musculine
5. 2310 has avery complicated remote control while 807 is simplified(atleast from how things look like and again IMO)
5. 2310 sounds really good for both movies and audio while 807 sounds better in movies than in audio.

AS we have been discussing last night, im using MAs with an 807(actually the twin of 807 only difference is the multi channel analog in) and so far Im very happy with it.

HTH.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: John E. on Apr 13, 2010 at 03:11 AM
dont mention is brader marc,happy to be of help. with this post, a whole new perspective will come to fore and would make the decision making easier for you. let me just tell you that the package you are considering is a wishlist to many people me included, in fact you might be the firts to have an RX6 unless there are some na di nag post, as for the question of which is better, 2310 or 807, make a head to head comparison using the specifications and other written features, respective websites would surely get you this. afterwards, do a process of elimination and cross out the features that you feel you will not be needing( assuming you are familiar with the feature). after eliminating features you find you dont need, its time to make the head to head comparison again in paper, finally, audition

some key points you may consider:

1. 2310 is not a network receiver while 807 is. After knowing your job, im sure this matters to you. ;)
2. 2310 is not capable of doing the Audyssey DSX while 807 is, DSX is one of the nicest feature in HT set up as it gives you the oppurtunity to use a front wide speaker providing a more enhanced sound envelopment and soundstage
3. 2310 is not THX certified while 807 is. While to some this may not matter, the pride of owning a THX certified gear is always a big plus.
4. 2310 faceplate does not look appealing compared to 807(IMO) 807 looks more musculine
5. 2310 has avery complicated remote control while 807 is simplified(atleast from how things look like and again IMO)
5. 2310 sounds really good for both movies and audio while 807 sounds better in movies than in audio.

AS we have been discussing last night, im using MAs with an 807(actually the twin of 807 only difference is the multi channel analog in) and so far Im very happy with it.

HTH.

galing galing naman ni brader tirso! true onkyo expert yan! ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: phipsi1 on Apr 13, 2010 at 07:56 AM
@onkyo606

brader tirso, maraming salamat sa input mo...nako, getting a bit easier na to choose AV receiver after your insightful response.  ;D My only concern re Onkyo 807 is the issue of overheating.  Have you had any problems re this issue? Sorry I couldn't give you a call last night, went to bed early and got your message early this morning. C Brader Tirso, meron 1-800 hotline to help us all with our Audio Visual needs.   ;D hehe. Next time I demo the monitors, please feel free to join me, specifically the Silver Series RX6, RX1, RX centre with the Onkyo 807. If only we had an SVS sub to join the mix of speakers during the demo.  ;D

 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Apr 13, 2010 at 12:06 PM
galing galing naman ni brader tirso! true onkyo expert yan! ;)

oist anong expert, nabasa ko lang yan at base na ginagamit ko ngayon baka mamli ako mademanda pa hehehehehehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Apr 13, 2010 at 12:11 PM
@onkyo606

brader tirso, maraming salamat sa input mo...nako, getting a bit easier na to choose AV receiver after your insightful response.  ;D My only concern re Onkyo 807 is the issue of overheating.  Have you had any problems re this issue?  Sorry I couldn't give you a call last night, went to bed early and got your message early this morning. C Brader Tirso, meron 1-800 hotline to help us all with our Audio Visual needs.   ;D hehe. Next time I demo the monitors, please feel free to join me, specifically the Silver Series RX6, RX1, RX centre with the Onkyo 807. If only we had an SVS sub to join the mix of speakers during the demo.  ;D

 

sa lahat ng nabasa ko ito ang issue ng Onkyo, i asked my friend who distrbutes Onkyo too and found out the Onkyo has a fan at the lower portion inside that avtivates when needed and pushes the heat upwards outside the vented casing of the receiver thus the upper portion becomes hot so this is innate to Onkyo. Im using an exhaust fan to address this issue so far so good di pa naman ako nasiraaa ng Onkyo awa ng Diyos for the past 3 years na gumagamit ako nito.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Apr 15, 2010 at 12:10 AM
Nelson de Leon - pasensya na rin po. Well you answer it correctly naman.. may mga speaker talaga na ok sa size kahit wala ka sa sweet spot :) .


MA owner - anong ok na amp NAD, ROKSAN o ROTEL for RX2?


If you can burn extra currency, I would suggest go for Roksan or Exposure Amp.

For tight budget, go for NAD or Marantz.  Otherwise, pair it with tube amp, just avoid bright sounding electronics. The important thing is to audition and know what you want and what you need, because it is you who will be the final verdict afterall :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Apr 15, 2010 at 12:16 AM

If you can burn extra currency, I would suggest go for Roksan or Exposure Amp.

For tight budget, go for NAD or Marantz.  Otherwise, pair it with tube amp, just avoid bright sounding electronics. The important thing is to audition and know what you want and what you need :)

best bet would be a PP tube or a kt88 or 300b SET para may power.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Apr 15, 2010 at 12:23 AM
best bet would be a PP tube or a kt88 or 300b SET para may power.

I agree, PP UL in Class A is an excellent match.  Not sure about 300B (8-10wpc), may lack the punch for a  89-90dB MA.  Go for 845 instead, have a MA GR-10 paired with Maestro 845 SET and it's awesome. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Apr 15, 2010 at 12:30 AM
I agree, PP UL in Class A is an excellent match.  Not sure about 300B (8-10wpc), may lack the punch for a  89-90dB MA.  Go for 845 instead, have a MA GR-10 paired with Maestro 845 SET and it's awesome. :)

Syet. Pamahal na tayo ng pamahal...  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Apr 15, 2010 at 12:33 AM
Syet. Pamahal na tayo ng pamahal...  ;D

That's why better to know what you want and what you need in this pocket-emptying hobby.  Otherwise, you will end up buying and selling of gears everytime, there's no perfect or ultimate audio/video system. :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Apr 15, 2010 at 07:27 AM
Syet. Pamahal na tayo ng pamahal...  ;D
ah yes, i forgot to mention exposure amps too. from the GS model and up, at least 150W for SS and 50W for tube amp would be necessary to unleash their true potential. they are rated easy but are actually hard to drive.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Apr 15, 2010 at 09:40 AM
Few years ago I saw a MA Silver S1 bs driven by Exposure 2010 amp in an audio shop in Dubai.  The same shop also featured the GR-10 and Roksan Kandy MKII amp tandem and it's one of the best mid-end setup I've ever heard.  Those were the days when Monitor Audio were still handcrafted in England.  The shop at the time were showcasing an all original UK Made System. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Apr 15, 2010 at 02:32 PM
Supposedly the Silver series and higher are still built in England as indicated sa likod nung cabinets (though baka assembly na lang).

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Apr 15, 2010 at 02:57 PM
Supposedly the Silver series and higher are still built in England as indicated sa likod nung cabinets (though baka assembly na lang).


almost every thing now is being assembled in asia. the good thing is, the quality standard remains the same regardless of assembly site.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rap2x on Apr 15, 2010 at 04:04 PM
@Monitor Audio Experts

Wanted to "pick the brain" of the Monitor Audio experts in regards to this particular mix of speakers for my family's first 5.1 setup.

Floorstanders: RX6
Surrounds: RX1
Center: RX center
Amplifier: Denon 2310 or Onkyo 807
Sub: SVS pb10nsd

Our viewing is 99% movies - 1% music. Just wanted to make sure that this mix of speakers would result in a "theatre" experience...Also, if you guys could also suggest which amp between the denon & onkyo would serve best with this mix of speakers.

I also want to mention maraming, maraming salamat kay onkyo606. VERY helpful with his knowledge regarding the monitor audio speaker line. Even talked with me via YM till about 2am...Thanks pre!



wow! for sure ang ganda ng kalalabasan nyan sir, Silver Series All the way ah!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dips15 on Apr 16, 2010 at 10:12 AM
@Monitor Audio Experts

Wanted to "pick the brain" of the Monitor Audio experts in regards to this particular mix of speakers for my family's first 5.1 setup.

Floorstanders: RX6
Surrounds: RX1
Center: RX center
Amplifier: Denon 2310 or Onkyo 807
Sub: SVS pb10nsd

Our viewing is 99% movies - 1% music. Just wanted to make sure that this mix of speakers would result in a "theatre" experience...Also, if you guys could also suggest which amp between the denon & onkyo would serve best with this mix of speakers.

I also want to mention maraming, maraming salamat kay onkyo606. VERY helpful with his knowledge regarding the monitor audio speaker line. Even talked with me via YM till about 2am...Thanks pre!



I'm sure ok yan.  I would just suggest that you look into rxfx for surrounds.  Since movies naman talaga, baka better siya for your surrounds.  Best for you to go to Audioworld to listen to that exact set-up in their theater room.  You'll know the capabilities of the set-up and if that's the sound you're looking for. 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Apr 17, 2010 at 07:02 PM
Supposedly the Silver series and higher are still built in England as indicated sa likod nung cabinets (though baka assembly na lang).



The Silver and Gold Reference GR Series were the last models that were originally handcrafted in the England\UK as shown at the back of the cabinets "Made in England".  The Silver and GR boxes were even printed with "Handcrafted in England".  The succeeding series like RS, RX and GS are now assembled in Asia.  

Todays assembly have prints at the back of the cabinets with "Designed and Engineered in England" if the product were already outsourced somewhere in China or Malaysia.  There should be no difference in terms of SQ whether Made in UK or Assembled in Asia, however, the difference would be the prestige of being originally Handcrafted in the UK since we all know the English are excellent in craftmanship and their woodworks.  :)

That's why the Proacs and Harbeths are pricey because they have maintained their British tradition of the last two loudspeakers that are still originally Made in the UK. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Apr 17, 2010 at 07:10 PM
The Silver and Gold Reference GR Series were the last models that were originally handcrafted in the England\UK as printed at the back of the cabinets "Made in England".  The Silver and GR boxes were even printed with "Handcrafted in England".  The succeeding series like RS, RX and GS are now assembled in Asia.  

Todays assembly have prints at the back of the cabinets with "Designed and Engineered in England" if the product were already outsourced somewhere in China or Malaysia.  There should be no difference in terms of SQ whether Made in UK or Assembled in Asia, however, the difference would be the prestige of being originally Handcrafted in the UK since we all know the English are excellent in craftmanship and their woodworks.  :)

That's why the Proacs and Harbeths are pricey because they have maintained their British tradition of two of the last loudspeakers that are originally Made in the UK. :)



buti na lang umabot pa ako sa RS1 ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ǝʞɐɾ ʎzzɐɾ on Apr 17, 2010 at 07:12 PM
hmmm, in that case the tags are a bit high...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Apr 17, 2010 at 07:18 PM

buti na lang umabot pa ako sa RS1 ;)

Like I said, RS series were already outsourced somewhere in Asia.  But there should be no worries since it's still Monitor Audio. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Apr 17, 2010 at 07:22 PM
hmmm, in that case the tags are a bit high...

The tags really matters, just like the same prestige having a Range Rover, Aston Martin, Jaguar or Bentley, all Made in England. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ǝʞɐɾ ʎzzɐɾ on Apr 17, 2010 at 07:43 PM
The tags really matters, just like the same prestige having a Range Rover, Aston Martin, Jaguar or Bentley, all Made in England. :)

i meant how they have priced the RX series...  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Apr 17, 2010 at 08:03 PM
i meant how they have priced the RX series...  ;)

ois, perhaps bcoz the new RX series was derived from the original Gold Reference that uses dimpled woofer. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Apr 18, 2010 at 06:46 AM
i meant how they have priced the RX series...  ;)

I think the pricing's ok, since it undercuts the comparable asian-manufacture B&Ws. Though if they can cut the selling price, that'd be a boon for us all.  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Apr 18, 2010 at 03:56 PM
Yes, for me they have priced the RX well.

So that's the reason why the RX series are priced at a margin almost same as the RS. My assumption before it was released here was it would cost at a more expensive tag maybe in between RS and GR series because of the borrowed Gold driver.

Kudos to Monitor Audio for outsourcing the RXs assembly labor in Asia, that made it more affordable to the consumers. I thought its just because the cabinet was made of wood veneer that made it cheaper. Its cool to have that 'Made in England' badge at the back downside is it always come w/ an extra premium. IMHO, still its the sound quality that matters most. Nowadays, its 'American made, russian made . . . all china made.' afterall :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Apr 18, 2010 at 04:26 PM
Yes, for me they have priced the RX well.

So that's the reason why the RX series are priced at a margin almost same as the RS. My assumption before it was released here was it would cost at a more expensive tag maybe in between RS and GR series because of the borrowed Gold driver.

Kudos to Monitor Audio for outsourcing the RXs assembly labor in Asia, that made it more affordable to the consumers. I thought its just because the cabinet was made of wood veneer that made it cheaper. Its cool to have that 'Made in England' badge at the back downside is it always come w/ an extra premium. IMHO, still its the sound quality that matters most. Nowadays, its 'American made, russian made . . . all china made.' afterall  :D

ayos ah parang kausap ni ben affleck ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dips15 on Apr 18, 2010 at 11:02 PM
Can anyone confirm?  Maybe guys with RS or RX ano ba nakalagay?  made in where?  Was told kasi last year that the RS was still made in UK. 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Apr 19, 2010 at 12:25 AM
Can anyone confirm?  Maybe guys with RS or RX ano ba nakalagay?  made in where?  Was told kasi last year that the RS was still made in UK.  

One of the safe marketing strategy, manufacturers tends to put are "Designed and Engineered in England\USA" or Assembled in China under the Supervision of (Manufacturer's name)"  if the product/brand name was already outsourced.  But if the product was built in USA or England, they will simply put Made in USA or UK and expect a much higher price tag.  

Nevertheless, for Monitor Audio loudspeakers regardless of where it was built is still a Monitor Audio. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ǝʞɐɾ ʎzzɐɾ on Apr 19, 2010 at 04:35 AM
Can anyone confirm?  Maybe guys with RS or RX ano ba nakalagay?  made in where?  Was told kasi last year that the RS was still made in UK.  

per one of the distributors/resellers, way back when i asked...

RX series comes from UK available in Black and Walnut Finish.

Cheers,
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Apr 19, 2010 at 06:44 AM
per one of the distributors/resellers, way back when i asked...

Quote from: audioworld on Feb 26, 2010 at 11:46 AM
RX series comes from UK available in Black and Walnut Finish.

Cheers,



Monitor Audio is owned and managed in the UK, but since 2004 its manufacturing facilities have been consolidated in China.    ("The best move we ever made," says Dean Hartley.)  According to Hartley, parts for the PL200 are sourced or made with the objective of achieving the highest quality and tolerances.

The tweeter itself—the manufacturer of which requires extremely tight tolerances—is made in Malaysia.

The final assembly is done in Monitor Audio's factory in China , with QC supervised and inspected by Monitor Audio's own staff.

Taken from: Stereophile.Com
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Apr 19, 2010 at 07:56 AM
With so many companies moving their manufacturing base to China, it's hard to imagine what China is now capable of. They already have the knowhow and the industrial capacity.

I hope they use it for building affordable high-end-class products for trade. :P
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Apr 19, 2010 at 10:42 AM
With so many companies moving their manufacturing base to China, it's hard to imagine what China is now capable of. They already have the knowhow and the industrial capacity.

I hope they use it for building affordable high-end-class products for trade. :P

Pati technology transfer kasama sa deal. Grabe. And may nag-kwento sa akin, pati daw yun egg yolk ata, cloned na daw ng China...?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dips15 on Apr 19, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Well as somebody has alluded to, MA is still MA.  Production, design and quality are still under the MA process. 

And as these foreign companies are doing, if something fails, they'll blame China.  (Remember Fisher Price and the lead paint?  As if naman wala sa supervision ng Fisher Price ang mga products na iyon.)

Anyway, thats a different matter. 

I guess it just lessens the prestige though.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Apr 19, 2010 at 01:51 PM
Can anyone confirm?  Maybe guys with RS or RX ano ba nakalagay?  made in where?  Was told kasi last year that the RS was still made in UK. 

Its just the serial no. & www.monitoraudio.co.uk at the back of RX2, and 'Designed in the UK' at the back of the User's manual.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Apr 19, 2010 at 02:33 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ishoong 
Is MA Silver RX series speakers made in UK?


All MA speakers are made in China. Even the Platinum series.

But I wouldn't let this concern you. They must have very good quality control measures in place, because I've owned the GS, Platinum and Radius speakers and they are all impeccably made.

From: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=17425961 (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=17425961)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Apr 19, 2010 at 03:37 PM
as for me, it does not matter really where it was made.its still an MA and this is the best I have acquired(though 2nd hand kaya mura at nabili ko). Prang yung Nike lang ni Kobe Bryant na tig 8K made in China lang din naman pero still a proud Nike product ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gutierrez on Apr 19, 2010 at 04:45 PM
Kahit made in the Philippines basta maganda tunog  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Apr 20, 2010 at 09:12 AM
Its just the serial no. & www.monitoraudio.co.uk at the back of RX2, and 'Designed in the UK' at the back of the User's manual.

Like I said, if you managed to come across a product that says Designed or Engineered in USA or England or with only the serial # with the company's website, expect the product as assembled somewhere in Asia or Latin America.  Products that are built originally from their country of origin simply tagged as Made in USA/England or Canada.  Take the case of Proac and Harbeth, the labels says "Proudly Made in England" and they even put the logo of BBC for the latter. :)  That's why they're pricey because of prestige in their own tradition.

As for the case of Monitor Audio, I think MA QCs are doing their job very well for the company to provide the industry of a very competitive product. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on May 01, 2010 at 11:03 PM
mam che, sir jason and sir joey as usual maraming salamat po sa accomodation the other day, na i set ko na sya ang ganda ng tunog and very happy with it. susunod naman yung pang likod unti unti lang at makumpleto ko din yan :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: beginner on May 02, 2010 at 12:09 AM
susunod naman yung pang likod unti unti lang at makumpleto ko din yan :)

rxfx na po ba sunod sir?  :D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: oweidah on May 02, 2010 at 12:11 AM
mam che, sir jason and sir joey as usual maraming salamat po sa accomodation the other day, na i set ko na sya ang ganda ng tunog and very happy with it. susunod naman yung pang likod unti unti lang at makumpleto ko din yan :)

nasa paligid ka lang amuy ang simoy ng gooooooooooold  ;D
Title: Re: RX2 v RX6
Post by: romymartinez on May 02, 2010 at 09:06 AM
To those who heard RX2 and RX6 side by side, could you describe the similarities and differences in sonic character of the two speakers?

I've read that the RX2 is
- rear ported
- one big 200mm woofer
- crossed at 2khz
- MSRP is P39,500 (Audioworld)

While the RX6 is
- front ported
- two 150mm woofer
- crossed at 2.7khz
- MSRP is P59,500 (Audiowrld)

They have the same 25mm tweeters.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on May 02, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Beginner might be able to make a comment about the RX2 vs. the RX6.

All I can say is that they sound different enough that I wouldn't think that they're from the same line, had I not seen them (and just heard them). The smooth highs exist for both speaks, but the lows and mids are quite unique to each implementation.

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on May 02, 2010 at 11:03 AM
rxfx na po ba sunod sir?  :D ;D ;)

rsfx lang po, rs series kase ako eh di kaya ang rx series pang rap at luther lang po yun hehehehehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: romymartinez on May 02, 2010 at 03:19 PM
Beginner might be able to make a comment about the RX2 vs. the RX6.

All I can say is that they sound different enough that I wouldn't think that they're from the same line, had I not seen them (and just heard them). The smooth highs exist for both speaks, but the lows and mids are quite unique to each implementation.


In the German audio site www.audio.de the RX2 and RX6 were reviewed on April 2010 and Feb 2010, respectively, but not in direct comparison with each other. Based on the published numerical subjective ratings of sonic attributes the RX2 seems warmer (less neutral) and better perceived base (though lesser extension in actual measurements), while the RX6 is more dynamic, detailed and airy, more neutral. Was your impression similar?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rap2x on May 02, 2010 at 06:06 PM
rsfx lang po, rs series kase ako eh di kaya ang rx series pang rap at luther lang po yun hehehehehe

hahaha bakit nadamay kami dito? :D naku chismis lang po yan...si Luther lang talaga ang naghahakot ng MA 8)

Congratz sir Onkyo :) Lapit na makumpleto :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on May 02, 2010 at 10:14 PM
hahaha bakit nadamay kami dito? :D naku chismis lang po yan...si Luther lang talaga ang naghahakot ng MA 8)

Congratz sir Onkyo :) Lapit na makumpleto :D

mag intay ulit ako ng kawang gawa para makumpleto ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on May 03, 2010 at 11:17 AM
In the German audio site www.audio.de the RX2 and RX6 were reviewed on April 2010 and Feb 2010, respectively, but not in direct comparison with each other. Based on the published numerical subjective ratings of sonic attributes the RX2 seems warmer (less neutral) and better perceived base (though lesser extension in actual measurements), while the RX6 is more dynamic, detailed and airy, more neutral. Was your impression similar?
Opinion ko lang:

In my memory, the RX6 sounded quite similar to the older RS series (the RS6 in particular), sans the relative brightness of the older set. Vocals sounded less shouty at higher volumes, but overall I think they were close.

The RX2 has a fuller midrange sound, which helps add weight to vocals and strings. The lows aren't as impactful or snappy as the RX6, but it was more than decent and was very coherent. Japanese drums had presence and sounded natural (not boomy), which often denotes good extension (too many bookshelves just utilize a hump on the bass response to compensate for poor extension). The tweets and woofers integrate well to the point that it almost sounds like a point source design (the RS1 integrates a tiny bit better though). It's the best MA I've heard (I haven't heard speaks from the higher lines).

For sure mas maganda ang Gold at Platinum. :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on May 04, 2010 at 12:44 PM
quite intrigued already, have to hear the rx2 & rx6 side-by-side.

for the meantime here's a review of the RX2 I found floating on the net:

http://www.highfidelity.pl/@main-108&lang=en (http://www.highfidelity.pl/@main-108&lang=en)


The Silver RX series from Monitor Audio is “hot”, for some time already. Awards, won comparisons, positive reviews, etc, this all makes the RX become a major player in audio. Of course those are not ideal – there are no such products – because they do not cost so much (especially given the technologies applied, and the sound), this is why it is worth to notice some elements, and which were noticed first in the review of the model RX6, by Krzysztof Kalinkowski.

. . . If I would have to characterize those loudspeakers using the previously tested bookshelf speakers as examples – I mean the Dynaudio DM 2/6, KEF iQ30 and Xavian Primissima, then I would say as follows: the Monitor Audio are as well balanced as the Dynaudio, have the bass reaching even lower than the KEF, and have equally good treble as the latter ones. And from the Xavian they inherited the ability of creating big virtual sources without the need of overexposing the bass region. But if I would not like to call upon anything, then I would say, that the RX2 sound with a well balanced, very clean sound, with very well defined sound spectrum extremes. And this is really something. The sound is detached from the loudspeakers, and we can really notice, that the rigidness of the enclosure was in scope of the works, as there was no sign of any boxiness, or any coloring of the sound by vibrating wood. It reminds me of things proposed by Harpia Acoustics in their loudspeakers – albeit at a higher price level.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dips15 on May 04, 2010 at 03:39 PM
^Why do they bother to write in English when it is barely understandable. 

Anyway, was able to listen to the RX2 at SGT and Audioworld.  Really sounded great even if it was played with AVR's rather than dedicated audio gear.  Ipon mode na ito.  Next time, I'll bring my integrated amp and compare with other available speakers. 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Skidmarks on May 04, 2010 at 09:21 PM
Hi guys. just acquired rx2s and rx center recently and planning to get surround speakers. But purchasing the rxfx is impossible at the moment. 

Is it a good idea to have surround speakers of other brands temporarily just to complete my 5.1 setup? Or would it be better to wait for the rxfx till budget permits.

would really like your inputs on this one ??? TIA

ygpm sir onkyo :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ment on May 04, 2010 at 09:30 PM
better wait ... :) 3.1 sound setup isn't bad :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on May 04, 2010 at 09:37 PM
^Why do they bother to write in English when it is barely understandable. 

Well, its better than nothing.
Some lines are really bad, but most are tolerable naman you can get the gist after reading thrice ;D more or less
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on May 04, 2010 at 10:05 PM
Hi guys. just acquired rx2s and rx center recently and planning to get surround speakers. But purchasing the rxfx is impossible at the moment. 
Is it a good idea to have surround speakers of other brands temporarily just to complete my 5.1 setup? Or would it be better to wait for the rxfx till budget permits.
would really like your inputs on this one ??? TIA
ygpm sir onkyo :)

Congrats! I was really eyeing for the RXFX too but tight budget didn't allow me to do so that's why I looked for a cheaper MA speaker(used BR2) to serve as my rears for the time being. Better to get the same brand to avoid timbre matching issues. I might just sell the BR2s or use them as my side surrounds or front heights when I'm able to get the rxfx in the future.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: phipsi1 on May 04, 2010 at 10:22 PM
@dts

Are the BR2s for sale pa or phased out na? Also, I never thought timbre matching was crucial when it came to the surround speakers. Just thought that the fronts should be timbre matched.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on May 04, 2010 at 10:40 PM
BRs are still available bro marc, its the RS line that was phased out and was replaced by the RXs.

I do believe timbre matching is important for all speakers if you want to achieve a seamless integration of sound in your room. Each speaker has its own tonal quality so, much better if all speakers comes from one model line/series or at least same brand as much as possible.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on May 04, 2010 at 10:59 PM
@dts

Are the BR2s for sale pa or phased out na? Also, I never thought timbre matching was crucial when it came to the surround speakers. Just thought that the fronts should be timbre matched.

if budget becomes a constraint, the value of having multeq set up comes into fore. From how I understood things, it is always preferred to get speakers of the same series if not of the same family to achieve the timber matching as they say but the reason why multeq became popular is to adress challengtes of not having the same speaker family. doing the audyssey calibration does these things but as to how, i would leave iot to our beloved experts to explain further when they get the chance to read this.

BR2 is relatively a new bronze series so it wouldnt be a challenge to get a bnew one. I got a B2 the otner week and its almost bnew, a couple of thousand lower in cost compared to B2 but almost the same when we talk about SQ, atleast according to people i asked who get to hear and compare them.. A couple of htousand matters to me a lot so i ended up getting the B2 instead but used it as front wide. Im still using a 9DFS for surround.

having RX series a s front liner is already awesome. it is supposed to be complimented by the same family at least but when an extra push on the budget would not allow it anymore, i will get a cheaper brand that can do the job as well.

Rhian Ramos would pale in comparison to megan fox in many aspects, but if having a date with megan is impossible and Rhian is possible, who needs Megan for the time being ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Skidmarks on May 04, 2010 at 11:06 PM
Thanks a lot guys :)

Having a forum like this really puts someone into perspective especially for a couple of us who are new to this hobby. Its like having a medical consultation for free ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rap2x on May 05, 2010 at 09:41 AM
Hanep sa analogy tirsoDOL 8)  ;) nadale mo haha
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dips15 on May 05, 2010 at 09:56 AM
In my humble opinion, yes it would be advantageous to timber match.  But if you don't have the funds just yet, go out and buy cheaper options.  Surround sounds are still surround sounds.  I'm not sure about this but even Audio World uses BRFX or the older RSFX as their surrounds.  (Am really not sure about this)  With due respect to DTS-HD, even if they are all MA, there is no guarantee of timber matching accross different series, though chances might be better that they are.

Suggestion ko if you are unsure:  go to an AV shop with an HT setup.  Chances are, the surrounds they are using are fixed at the back.  Now, choose a different brand from the one installed.  And see how it sounds to you. 

If really on a budget, get a wharfedale dfs.  Its cheap and if you decide to sell it when you have enough dough to get the rxfx, you can probably do so with a very minimal loss.

3.1 is not bad, but I think its still better if you go the 5.1 route.  Iba pa ring may naririnig sa likuran and sa side.   
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on May 05, 2010 at 01:22 PM
if budget becomes a constraint, the value of having multeq set up comes into fore. From how I understood things, it is always preferred to get speakers of the same series if not of the same family to achieve the timber matching as they say but the reason why multeq became popular is to adress challengtes of not having the same speaker family. doing the audyssey calibration does these things but as to how, i would leave iot to our beloved experts to explain further when they get the chance to read this.
do the job as well.

We have to confirm this bro Tirso cos this is good news for all Denon & Onkyo owners.

. . . and pls. PM contact no. of Rhian ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on May 05, 2010 at 01:26 PM
Thanks a lot guys :)

Having a forum like this really puts someone into perspective especially for a couple of us who are new to this hobby. Its like having a medical consultation for free ;D ;D ;D

Only difference is that you can not be cured here . . . SARS is impossible to avoid here in PDVD.  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on May 05, 2010 at 01:37 PM
With due respect to DTS-HD, even if they are all MA, there is no guarantee of timber matching accross different series, though chances might be better that they are.

Agreed, and that may be true if we try to combine a pair of Platinum(88db @4ohms) and a Bronze(90db @6ohms) series.

Pero kung combination ng BR & RS/RX pwede na din siguro(90-91db both @6ohms).
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on May 05, 2010 at 02:50 PM
Cmiiw: I think it has more to do with the frequency response of each speaker, and less about each one's electrical specification or sensitivity. Having timbre-matched gear ensures us that the projected sound will remain very similar as it moves between channels. This makes the experience immersive, and helps the speakers "disappear" into a seamless environment.

Afaik, Audyssey MultiEQ corrects the response of each speaker based on the reading from the mic position. This should help different speakers get closer to timbre-matching.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on May 05, 2010 at 05:56 PM
Sorry for the confusion. What I meant was the difference of the 2 speakers Platinum & Bronze mainly in drivers, tweeters & technology used w/c makes their tonal qualities unique w/ each other . . . aside from the sensitivity & nominal imp.  For ex. just got this fr. the website: Platinum uses a higher freq. ribbon tweeter & RDT bass/mid driver vs. Bronze's C-Cam tweets & MMP2 bass/mid driver.

Thats what I know also, its not only the volume level relative to the computed distance that is corrected after the Audessey calibration but also the freq. response thru crossover freq. settings. But really, are these enough to alter the tonal characteristics of each speaker in a room for timbre matching?
I mean, will the BR sound as good as the PL after the calibration or vice-versa?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: CMac on May 05, 2010 at 08:51 PM
Thats what I know also, its not only the volume level relative to the computed distance that is corrected after the Audessey calibration but also the freq. response thru crossover freq. settings. But really, are these enough to alter the tonal characteristics of each speaker in a room for timbre matching?
I mean, will the BR sound as good as the PL after the calibration or vice-versa?

IMO, the tonal characteristic of a driver will still be apparent after doing an audyssey calibration. i have warm sounding fronts and bright-neutral sounding rears. I can really tell the difference especially with panning sounds from back to front or vice versa. I'd suggest getting the same line/model for timbre-matching purposes. for me, the rears are not there for the sake of getting sound info at the back, it 'should' be an immersive experience. hence, a bigger driver for surrounds is what i'd go for.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: phipsi1 on May 05, 2010 at 11:31 PM
@all

WOW! Thanks braders for all the insightful advice regarding surrounds for my HT setup.  At the moment, as I mentioned to brader Tirso (Onkyo606), I have to do a bit of "reverse psychology" on my wife kasi my budget for my audio setup (my first ever 5.1 setup  ;D) is reaching it's limit, so I've been trying to explain to her that I will just stay within budget and not invest as much in the rear speakers, BUT then I always put in a comment here and there and let her know that it would be possible that in a year or less that we may want to upgrade because the surrounds we bought just doesn't cut it...hence I reason out that we actually lose in the long-run...

I'm thinking if I decide to stay within the MA RX series for timbre matching reasons, I would probably have invest in the RX1. The RXFX is a bit too pricey in my opinion for surrounds.

I demo'ed the RX6, RXcentre, RX1 with a denon 1910 amp and was very impressed with the clarity and detail, especially with the RX1 as the rears. But I was thinking the whole demo session that if this was paired with an Onkyo 807 or above, then I would get that theatre experience that I long for in my own living room! Especially paired with an SVS sub...audio nirvana for a newbie like me... ;D

So at the moment, I'm leaning towards the RX1 for surround duty...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on May 06, 2010 at 07:02 AM
Thats what I know also, its not only the volume level relative to the computed distance that is corrected after the Audessey calibration but also the freq. response thru crossover freq. settings. But really, are these enough to alter the tonal characteristics of each speaker in a room for timbre matching?
I mean, will the BR sound as good as the PL after the calibration or vice-versa?

Thanks for clarifying this. I don't think MultiEQ is sophisticated enough to make a less capable speaker perform like a superior model. It should make them have a similar overall character through.

In theory, correcting to follow the same RTA measurement curve for each speaker (I'm not sure how good Audyssey is with this) should get them substantially close in sound, as long as you are working within the limits of the inferior speaker. Of course, the additional processing would cause losses here and there. Dispersion characteristics also do not change, so the sound from another position might be totally different.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dips15 on May 06, 2010 at 10:12 AM
You demoed the RX series with the 1910?  I'm guessing you demoed that at SGT Home Theater.  I'd suggest you go back to do an audition with a different surround speaker to compare, then make a decision.  This is just me, and I'm probably in more of a budget crunch than you are, but if a sub 10k or even sub 5k speaker can give even 70-90 percent of the performance of a 20+k speaker, thats good enough for me.  

Was talking to a sales guy in one audio shop regarding HT.  We were comparing 2 lines of speakers.  Without auditioning both, the first one sounded pretty good for HT.  When we listened to the 2nd line, difference was huge.  But we were discussing that even if you went with the first one, you'd still be happy with it when you went home because for HT, ignorance is bliss.  As long as its loud and you get surround sound, especially if it was your first setup, you wouldn't look for anything else.

Going back though, I have a feeling that you want the rx1.  For me, if you are going to put it on stands at the rear of your room, I'd seriously consider it for the aesthetics as well as the obvious benefits of timbre matching and SQ.  But if you are going to mount it and have it blended some place in the room, have a listen to other budget friendly options as surrounds and let your ears decide.    
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on May 06, 2010 at 11:44 AM
I'd suggest getting the same line/model for timbre-matching purposes.

still the safest route to go for worry-free timbre matching.


Quote
I don't think MultiEQ is sophisticated enough to make a less capable speaker perform like a superior model. It should make them have a similar overall character through.

Ok I thought so, multEQ can just help narrow the gap in tonal mismatch whenever different sets of speakers are in a system.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ment on May 06, 2010 at 01:57 PM
How will you describe the sound quality of MA RX1?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on May 07, 2010 at 10:51 PM
How will you describe the sound quality of MA RX1?

Avant-garde.  :D

J/k. I find it very neutral (subjectively). I have not seen RTA graphs of the RX series, but I suppose they have a very gentle home curve.

Based on Stereophile measurements, the old RS series had a mild gundry dip (not as much as current B&Ws though). I think it'd be less evident with the RX series, because they toned down the highs.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ment on May 08, 2010 at 11:50 PM
i just tested the MA RX1 earlier sa Audioworld ..... maganda siya :D lalo at sa audio room pa niya pinatugtog game-over :D

lots of details ..... sonically enjoyable .... but its kinda in-your-face for me ..... I want wide disperse like B&W :)

Still for pure stereo setup nobody should pass off these babies ...... recommended 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on May 09, 2010 at 04:58 AM
i just tested the MA RX1 earlier sa Audioworld ..... maganda siya :D lalo at sa audio room pa niya pinatugtog game-over :D

lots of details ..... sonically enjoyable .... but its kinda in-your-face for me ..... I want wide disperse like B&W :)

Still for pure stereo setup nobody should pass off these babies ...... recommended 

What amp and front end were connected to the RX1? Were they also the same ones connected to the B&Ws? B&Ws can also be very forward (especially the 600 series), depending on the matching gear.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ayosbathere on May 09, 2010 at 07:37 AM
quite intrigued already, have to hear the rx2 & rx6 side-by-side.

for the meantime here's a review of the RX2 I found floating on the net:

http://www.highfidelity.pl/@main-108&lang=en (http://www.highfidelity.pl/@main-108&lang=en)


The Silver RX series from Monitor Audio is “hot”, for some time already. Awards, won comparisons, positive reviews, etc, this all makes the RX become a major player in audio. Of course those are not ideal – there are no such products – because they do not cost so much (especially given the technologies applied, and the sound), this is why it is worth to notice some elements, and which were noticed first in the review of the model RX6, by Krzysztof Kalinkowski.

. . . If I would have to characterize those loudspeakers using the previously tested bookshelf speakers as examples – I mean the Dynaudio DM 2/6, KEF iQ30 and Xavian Primissima, then I would say as follows: the Monitor Audio are as well balanced as the Dynaudio, have the bass reaching even lower than the KEF, and have equally good treble as the latter ones. And from the Xavian they inherited the ability of creating big virtual sources without the need of overexposing the bass region. But if I would not like to call upon anything, then I would say, that the RX2 sound with a well balanced, very clean sound, with very well defined sound spectrum extremes. And this is really something. The sound is detached from the loudspeakers, and we can really notice, that the rigidness of the enclosure was in scope of the works, as there was no sign of any boxiness, or any coloring of the sound by vibrating wood. It reminds me of things proposed by Harpia Acoustics in their loudspeakers – albeit at a higher price level.


Nice find luther.. ito ngayon ko pa lang babasahin at game3 pa naman ng LAL vs UTA :)

MA owner/fan - ok na kaya RA 1520 to drive the RX2?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ment on May 09, 2010 at 11:50 AM
What amp and front end were connected to the RX1? Were they also the same ones connected to the B&Ws? B&Ws can also be very forward (especially the 600 series), depending on the matching gear.


sir i only got to test RX1 since ala silang stock on hand na B&W .... am comparing it base on how i remembered the B&W sounded like when I tested it more than a year ago .... which is nearly vivid ;D

YAMAHA receiver ang ginamit sa RX1 ...... i asked the guy assisting me sa demo, ganun talaga sound characteristic ng MA daw paharap yung sound.....

Nevertheless even my GF is very impressed and to think she has zero knowledge about audio equipment ..... nag negative react lang nung nalamang Php 32K lol
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on May 09, 2010 at 07:36 PM
@sir ment

I just mentioned this kasi yung current 600 series forward din yung sound for me, lalo na yung 683. Yung 684 ata pinaka laidback sa series, then the 685 medyo gitna, tapos pinakaforward yung 683. The 684 is less forward, but still isn't laid-back... yung 800 series speaks are very laid-back in comparison. I haven't heard the 686.

The 683 is more forward than all the RX series I've heard (though less so than the RS series). The 685 seems more forward than the RX2, probably at the same level as the RX6 (RX1 seems a tad bit more up-front versus the RX6). Of course subjective naman tayo lahat sa hearing, kaya baka yung forward sakin eh iba naman sayo. For me in general, pag evident yung presence frequencies, forward siya.

Kaya I asked lang, baka kasi you're hearing the character of the electronics coupled with the 685. Of course if you'd be using gear of a similar character din naman, then that might be a perfect match for you.

It's hard to make a wrong choice naman in today's very competitive market. Just go with what you like, and enjoy.

Good luck sa decision process.



Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ment on May 09, 2010 at 10:25 PM
^^^^^ i forgot to mention the RX1 i tested was practically brand new and just got out of the box ;D kulang pa sa break-in to hear its full potential .... nevertheless ..... maganda na siya from the box ;D kaya siguro pala forward sounding.

Yes sa dami ng companies na nagpapatalbugan ..... its so hard to choose ;D but its fun nevertheless ;D

At least finally i was introduced to MA ...... sarap mag second system setup ;D

Kasalanan ni DOM talaga ito ..... mabuti medyo nasa malayo na siya :P
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: beginner on May 10, 2010 at 09:05 AM
As much as possible I try to shy away from this thread. As it gives me the affirmation how good MA speakers really are. And it makes me want to dig deeper into my pocket (and break the house budget) to get those RX2s. Like you Sir Ment, I was happy with my current setup... until Sir Stagea brought me to audition different speakers in different price ranges and specs. Now, I'm wanting more...  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on May 10, 2010 at 10:28 AM
As much as possible I try to shy away from this thread. As it gives me the affirmation how good MA speakers really are. And it makes me want to dig deeper into my pocket (and break the house budget) to get those RX2s. Like you Sir Ment, I was happy with my current setup... until Sir Stagea brought me to audition different speakers in different price ranges and specs. Now, I'm wanting more...  ;D

Master Beginner,

Don't prolong the agony. Buy na! :D The longer you wait, the worse it hurts. Kumbaga sa may sakit, mas maganda ang naaagapan.  ;)

Did Don Alberto tell you? Apparently "someone" got a RX2 Pair + Roksan. Lusubin natin sa VV1.  ;D


Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on May 10, 2010 at 11:08 AM
As much as possible I try to shy away from this thread. As it gives me the affirmation how good MA speakers really are. And it makes me want to dig deeper into my pocket (and break the house budget) to get those RX2s. Like you Sir Ment, I was happy with my current setup... until Sir Stagea brought me to audition different speakers in different price ranges and specs. Now, I'm wanting more...  ;D

Na-biktima ka din?  ;D  ;D  ;D

Seriously, if you're really into this hobby, ganun talaha eh. You need to please yourself. Plus of course nandun na din yun plus "wow" factor  :o when friends visit you (para ma-please natin si Master Jedi Ivan   :D). To avoid impulse buying, try waiting for at last 2 - 4 weeks before buying the item. Then ask yourself again after 4 weeks if you still want the gear. Unfortunately the answer is still yes. Hehe!

Sabay, barya lang yan sa pinapagawa mong mansiones!!!  :-X
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ment on May 10, 2010 at 12:17 PM
yes sir beginner it is that good. This is my first encounter with Monitor Audio (the RX1) and i must say I am impressed :)

go for it na boss ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: phipsi1 on May 10, 2010 at 12:56 PM
Mga Braders

Reading through this particular thread has been extremely helpful.  I'm almost certain that I will be investing in the BR2 for surround duties due to the budget constraint at the moment (i.e. my wife  :)).  My setup at the moment is:

RX6, RXCentre, SVSpb10nsd, BR2 (most likely), & either Onkyo 807 or 1007 (still contemplating but leaning towards the 807).

Really looking forward to setting everything up!

Cheers!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dips15 on May 10, 2010 at 01:43 PM
For surrounds, consider the BR1 na rin instead of BR2.  Some even use it for fronts.  Should be good enough for surround duty if you're only looking to timber match especially if you would be mounting it.  BR2's are a little big for wall mounting.

OT here but for the Onkyo, if you can be a little more patient, I think the x08's (2010 models) are going to be released soon.  
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on May 10, 2010 at 02:05 PM
Na-biktima ka din?  ;D  ;D  ;D

Seriously, if you're really into this hobby, ganun talaha eh. You need to please yourself. Plus of course nandun na din yun plus "wow" factor  :o when friends visit you (para ma-please natin si Master Jedi Ivan   :D). To avoid impulse buying, try waiting for at last 2 - 4 weeks before buying the item. Then ask yourself again after 4 weeks if you still want the gear. Unfortunately the answer is still yes. Hehe!
Master Nelson, hindi ako nambibiktima. Gusto nya talaga yang toys, tinulungan ko lang siya marealize.  ;D

Mababaw lang kaligayahan ko, di katulad nyo na panay ang upgrade. Si Master Beginner madami talaga datung yan, baryang barya lang diyan ang new gear... kumbaga eh alikabok lang yan sa bago niyang mansion.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: phipsi1 on May 10, 2010 at 02:19 PM
For surrounds, consider the BR1 na rin instead of BR2.  Some even use it for fronts.  Should be good enough for surround duty if you're only looking to timber match especially if you would be mounting it.  BR2's are a little big for wall mounting.

OT here but for the Onkyo, if you can be a little more patient, I think the x08's (2010 models) are going to be released soon.  

@sir dips

Actually, wanted to put the BR2 on stands. Are the BR1s cheaper than the BR2s? If so, I may also pursue that route as well to stay much more within the budget restriction.  :)

In regards to waiting for the x08's...I don't think I have the patience to wait for the models.  :( Really want to get all my gears set up and just sit back, relax, and enjoy. 

But I have to ask...when is the eta of these models? more than a month?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on May 10, 2010 at 02:33 PM
@sir dips

Actually, wanted to put the BR2 on stands. Are the BR1s cheaper than the BR2s? If so, I may also pursue that route as well to stay much more within the budget restriction.  :)

In regards to waiting for the x08's...I don't think I have the patience to wait for the models.  :( Really want to get all my gears set up and just sit back, relax, and enjoy. 

But I have to ask...when is the eta of these models? more than a month?

brader one important part of this hobby is focus, know hat you need if you can not get what you want, there are so many things that will come out and too many models and stuff available better than what you want, cheaper than what you have, more expensive that what you can afford. in my case, i can always share with yuo whats good but at the end of the day, yuo decide on which path to take, focus makes the choice easier in all aspect. I believe you already have a surround speaker at hand, so to stay focused, might as well use it, get your ears aclimatized to the sound for a longer period of time. its hard to decide on something you have not heard yourself then perhaps buy what you want when you can afford it. otherwsie, yuo will wait and not get strted at all

in my case, im sure n othing beats the RSFX for surround and another RS1 for front wide but since my focus is just to get me completed with the Audyssey DSX at the bidget I can afford, I bought the MA B2 for front wide and kept my Wharfe 9DFS for surround. This is the best I can have for now. If I get to have enough money someday, I will then focus on the RSFX and another RS1 but for now, the 9DFS and B2 makes me a happy and satsified HT guy

Its all a matter of focus, just my 2 cents brader ;D ;D ;D ;D marc.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dips15 on May 10, 2010 at 02:48 PM
@sir dips

Actually, wanted to put the BR2 on stands. Are the BR1s cheaper than the BR2s? If so, I may also pursue that route as well to stay much more within the budget restriction.  :)

In regards to waiting for the x08's...I don't think I have the patience to wait for the models.  :( Really want to get all my gears set up and just sit back, relax, and enjoy. 

But I have to ask...when is the eta of these models? more than a month?

BR1's should be cheaper than the BR2.  If I'm not mistaken the BR2's should go for around 14-15k brand new while the BR1 should be somewhere around 10k.  One more thing though, unless you're going to go with black ash, color of the BR series, which is only laminated is very different from real wood veneer color of the rx series.  Walnut colors for both are really different.

As for the Onkyo x08's, I'm not sure if all models are coming out soon though.  The 608's have been recenlty released in the US and Singapore (late April, early May) but I don't know if the higher models, which you are looking for, will also be released as well.  An audio video store is already out of stock of the 607 and has informed me that the 608 might be ready by around June.  

As for Onkyo606's comments.  I fully agree with that.  Depende sa iyo.  I just recommended the BR1's because I know eventually, you'd want to upgrade to the rxfx and the BR1 would be more budget friendly for the time being and would be easier to mount and would integrate better into the aesthetics of the room.  (BR2 is a little big for me for surrounds)

Now for the pluses of the BR2, it would be easier to use them as fronts and maybe easier to sell in the second hand market than the BR1. 

Like Onkyo606, I too am also just using 9dfs for my surrounds with my small TSi 100 and CS10 (future bedroom setup).  Will be transferring to Tannoy floorstanders and a Tannoy Bookshelf for a center soon but will continue to use the 9dfs for side surrounds and am considering getting the 10.0 for rear surrounds.  So far am quite happy with the 9dfs and I'm sure Onkyo606 has found it to be satisfactory for the purpose.  Then again, there has been guys who has upgraded from the dfs into MA surrounds.  It really is a personal decision. 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on May 10, 2010 at 02:49 PM
Nice find luther.. ito ngayon ko pa lang babasahin at game3 pa naman ng LAL vs UTA :)
MA owner/fan - ok na kaya RA 1520 to drive the RX2?

Konting bilis lang sa pagbasa para hindi ka mahilo sa translation ;D from Poland kasi yung website.


^^^^^ i forgot to mention the RX1 i tested was practically brand new and just got out of the box ;D kulang pa sa break-in to hear its full potential .... nevertheless ..... maganda na siya from the box ;D kaya siguro pala forward sounding.

Yes sa dami ng companies na nagpapatalbugan ..... its so hard to choose ;D but its fun nevertheless ;D

At least finally i was introduced to MA ...... sarap mag second system setup ;D

Kasalanan ni DOM talaga ito ..... mabuti medyo nasa malayo na siya :P

yep, I heard dealer na din si DOM ng MA ok din ang discount sa kanya.

With regards to break-in sir ment, IME around 200hrs. inabot bago lumabas ang talagang tunog ng RXs its just too late when I found a test/burn-in cd recently . . . sandali lang sana ang break-in :-\
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on May 10, 2010 at 03:33 PM
BR1's should be cheaper than the BR2.  If I'm not mistaken the BR2's should go for around 14-15k brand new while the BR1 should be somewhere around 10k.  One more thing though, unless you're going to go with black ash, color of the BR series, which is only laminated is very different from real wood veneer color of the rx series.  Walnut colors for both are really different.

As for the Onkyo x08's, I'm not sure if all models are coming out soon though.  The 608's have been recenlty released in the US and Singapore (late April, early May) but I don't know if the higher models, which you are looking for, will also be released as well.  An audio video store is already out of stock of the 607 and has informed me that the 608 might be ready by around June.  

As for Onkyo606's comments.  I fully agree with that.  Depende sa iyo.  I just recommended the BR1's because I know eventually, you'd want to upgrade to the rxfx and the BR1 would be more budget friendly for the time being and would be easier to mount and would integrate better into the aesthetics of the room.  (BR2 is a little big for me for surrounds)

Now for the pluses of the BR2, it would be easier to use them as fronts and maybe easier to sell in the second hand market than the BR1. 

Like Onkyo606, I too am also just using 9dfs for my surrounds with my small TSi 100 and CS10 (future bedroom setup).  Will be transferring to Tannoy floorstanders and a Tannoy Bookshelf for a center soon but will continue to use the 9dfs for side surrounds and am considering getting the 10.0 for rear surrounds.  So far am quite happy with the 9dfs and I'm sure Onkyo606 has found it to be satisfactory for the purpose.  Then again, there has been guys who has upgraded from the dfs into MA surrounds.  It really is a personal decision. 

very happy with the 9DFS so far sir dips, saka na yung MA na surround pag kaya na ng budget ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on May 10, 2010 at 03:36 PM
Konting bilis lang sa pagbasa para hindi ka mahilo sa translation ;D from Poland kasi yung website.


yep, I heard dealer na din si DOM ng MA ok din ang discount sa kanya.

With regards to break-in sir ment, IME around 200hrs. inabot bago lumabas ang talagang tunog ng RXs its just too late when I found a test/burn-in cd recently . . . sandali lang sana ang break-in :-\


ok lang yan sir kung baga sa mangga eh mas masarap ang hinog sa puno pag kinalburo kase parang superficial ang tamis

di ba sarap namnamin ng resulta ng matyagang pag iintay mo??? ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on May 10, 2010 at 03:56 PM
oo naman sir master . . . parang yung baby mo tyaga ko din aantayin  :D

tagal nun ah 200hrs. . . . kaya minsan mas ok pa kumuha ng demo unit eh(basta may extra discount heheh)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on May 10, 2010 at 04:11 PM
oo naman sir master . . . parang yung baby mo tyaga ko din aantayin  :D

tagal nun ah 200hrs. . . . kaya minsan mas ok pa kumuha ng demo unit eh(basta may extra discount heheh)
pambihira oist bakit sir master yan baka tayo mapulis nyan akoy isang pipitsugin lang dine hehehehe

kongting intay ka na lang brader baka end of the week nex week yan e talo talo na, ;D ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on May 10, 2010 at 04:31 PM
ayus! boss chief, maririnig ko na din MAs mo . . . yan di na ot
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on May 10, 2010 at 04:36 PM
ayus! boss chief, maririnig ko na din MAs mo . . . yan di na ot

ano ba yan boss chief naman baka mag ka identity crisis na ako nyan hehehehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: phipsi1 on May 10, 2010 at 07:57 PM
@Mga MA Braders

I have finally finalized my first 5.1 audio setup: 

Onkyo 807
MA RX6
MA RXCenter
MA RX1
SVS pb10nsd

Really looking forward to getting this set up and having a movie night with my wife.

Thanks for such a great owners thread!

Cheers!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: phipsi1 on May 10, 2010 at 08:01 PM
Quick technical question to all (have also posted this on the Onkyo AVR thread).  The Onkyo 807 was benchmarked and these were the following results:

HT Labs Measures
Five channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 105.5 watts
1% distortion at 122.0 watts

Since my RX speakers are a 6-ohm load, what could I assume would be the wpc output for five channels driven continuously for 6 ohms?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on May 10, 2010 at 11:49 PM
Quick technical question to all (have also posted this on the Onkyo AVR thread).  The Onkyo 807 was benchmarked and these were the following results:

HT Labs Measures
Five channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 105.5 watts
1% distortion at 122.0 watts

Since my RX speakers are a 6-ohm load, what could I assume would be the wpc output for five channels driven continuously for 6 ohms?

Typically, it would be a bit higher with 5 or more channels driven (and a lot higher with just 1 or 2 channels driven).
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ayosbathere on May 11, 2010 at 08:59 PM
Typically, it would be a bit higher with 5 or more channels driven (and a lot higher with just 1 or 2 channels driven).

lower ohm needs more power i think. If 807 produce max 135wpc @8ohm therefore it will produce 160-180wpc @ 6ohms
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on May 12, 2010 at 12:59 AM
The ramp isn't very steep with multichannel receivers, lalo na kung simultaneously driven yung channels. Nagcocollapse kasi yung rail kadalasan. Given the quoted performance at 8 ohms, swerte ka na sa 130wpc at 0.1% distortion sa 6 ohm load (5 channels driven).
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rap2x on May 12, 2010 at 09:55 AM
@Mga MA Braders

I have finally finalized my first 5.1 audio setup: 

Onkyo 807
MA RX6
MA RXCenter
MA RX1
SVS pb10nsd

Really looking forward to getting this set up and having a movie night with my wife.

Thanks for such a great owners thread!

Cheers!



Congratz sir :) Bigtime set-up, for sure you family will enjoy Quality Movie Night (u can't never gowrong with MA+Onkyo Combi)...parang si tirsoDOL at lutherDOL lang :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: phipsi1 on May 12, 2010 at 05:40 PM
@rap2x

Thanks! I know that this will be leaps & bounds better than our previous audio setup..............................A Philips HTS8140 Soundbar. But my wife & I enjoyed many a movie nights with the Soundbar, and were actually sad to see it go, but had to sell it for additional funds towards the 5.1 setup upgrade!  ;D The setup is planned for Saturday, so it should be a late night movie marathon, starting with my all-time favorite - - - - - Batman.The Dark Knight! Why so serious!?!?!?  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on May 12, 2010 at 07:21 PM
@rap2x

Thanks! I know that this will be leaps & bounds better than our previous audio setup..............................A Philips HTS8140 Soundbar. But my wife & I enjoyed many a movie nights with the Soundbar, and were actually sad to see it go, but had to sell it for additional funds towards the 5.1 setup upgrade!  ;D The setup is planned for Saturday, so it should be a late night movie marathon, starting with my all-time favorite - - - - - Batman.The Dark Knight! Why so serious!?!?!?  ;D

MA all the wayyyyyyyyyyyy ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ment on May 13, 2010 at 06:54 AM
@rap2x

Thanks! I know that this will be leaps & bounds better than our previous audio setup..............................A Philips HTS8140 Soundbar. But my wife & I enjoyed many a movie nights with the Soundbar, and were actually sad to see it go, but had to sell it for additional funds towards the 5.1 setup upgrade!  ;D The setup is planned for Saturday, so it should be a late night movie marathon, starting with my all-time favorite - - - - - Batman.The Dark Knight! Why so serious!?!?!?  ;D

baka pwede sama kami diyan sa late night marathon ninyo ;D

wag ninyo nalang kami pansinin .... as if we are not there :P
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: phipsi1 on May 13, 2010 at 08:42 AM
@ment

hehe. Like I told brader tirso. It would be great to invite you all to demo my setup kasi if not for this amazing thread and the people here, I would have been stuck using a HTIB and never experiencing the audio nirvana that a 5.1 setup can offer!  ;D Mini eb sa condo ko soon!  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dips15 on May 13, 2010 at 10:32 AM
@ment

hehe. Like I told brader tirso. It would be great to invite you all to demo my setup kasi if not for this amazing thread and the people here, I would have been stuck using a HTIB and never experiencing the audio nirvana that a 5.1 setup can offer!  ;D Mini eb sa condo ko soon!  ;D

Oh no!!! Condo?  Galit galit siguro sa inyo ang neighbors niyo diyan.  Lalo na kung late nights.  SVS pa!!!  Hahaha.  Live in a condo myself and when I moved in I was hearing this very light exploding sound but with rumble.  I even called the guard to ask if they heard anything.  (Di naman malakas at istorbo... distressing lang kapag di mo alam kung ano.)  It was only after PDVD and after auditioning in audio shops that I thought na malamang HT lang iyon. ;D 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: RastaSega on May 13, 2010 at 10:38 AM
lol! saang condo yan? baka yan ang naririnig kong malakas sa taas ko :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: phipsi1 on May 13, 2010 at 01:38 PM
@dips & rastasega

Braders. nako, yun yung fear ko...the neighbors. pero, yung condo namin sa corner. I had many a loud movie nights using my soundbar, and walang complaints. BUT the comparison between a philips soundbar sub vs. an SVS pb10nsd is like comparing....well....you know what i mean.  ;D

When the security knocks at the door, I will just turn off the system and act like I have no idea what they are talking about.  ;)

to be honest, most viewing times will be during the day that my son and his yaya will be at the play area and my wife and I can get a good two hours in of movie viewing (1 movie) or music relaxation. I feel like a little kid on Christmas day getting all these gears.  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dips15 on May 13, 2010 at 02:04 PM
@dips & rastasega

Braders. nako, yun yung fear ko...the neighbors. pero, yung condo namin sa corner. I had many a loud movie nights using my soundbar, and walang complaints. BUT the comparison between a philips soundbar sub vs. an SVS pb10nsd is like comparing....well....you know what i mean.  ;D

When the security knocks at the door, I will just turn off the system and act like I have no idea what they are talking about.  ;)

to be honest, most viewing times will be during the day that my son and his yaya will be at the play area and my wife and I can get a good two hours in of movie viewing (1 movie) or music relaxation. I feel like a little kid on Christmas day getting all these gears.  ;D

Bro, chances are, if the security comes knocking, di mo sila maririnig. hahaha...  Antayin nila matapos ang movie.  Hahaha. 

Congrats.  Medyo tipid ka siguro for the next few weeks dahil ayaw mong lumabas ng bahay.  Hahaha. 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: romymartinez on May 24, 2010 at 03:03 PM
For those who haven't read it yet, here's 6moons' review of RX2

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/monitoraudio/rx2.html

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dips15 on May 25, 2010 at 07:21 AM
For those who haven't read it yet, here's 6moons' review of RX2

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/monitoraudio/rx2.html



Thanks for the link.  If I'm not mistaken, its an edited translated version of what was posted earlier?  Much easier to read and understand now. 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vaportrail on Jul 08, 2010 at 01:37 PM
http://www.whathifi.com/News/EXCLUSIVE-Monitor-Audio-updates-entry-level-Bronze-speakers/
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: xyobub on Jul 08, 2010 at 02:32 PM
http://www.whathifi.com/News/EXCLUSIVE-Monitor-Audio-updates-entry-level-Bronze-speakers/

wow galing :o maikulam ko nga to sa ka trabaho ko  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Jul 12, 2010 at 12:34 AM
i will wait for the bx surround to replace my 9dfs.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Jul 12, 2010 at 07:06 PM
wow galing :o maikulam ko nga to sa ka trabaho ko  ;D ;D

post mo na yung RSFX mo brader, malihim ka masyado eh ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: xyobub on Jul 15, 2010 at 02:53 AM
post mo na yung RSFX mo brader, malihim ka masyado eh ;)

relax brader, 50/50 ang usapan namin nung dealer  ;D, kaya mga 1st week pa ng Sept. ang next update ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Jul 15, 2010 at 05:07 AM
he he he ! nice. ako din bro, i'd really like to get rx surround pero wharfedale na lang muna :/.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: xyobub on Jul 15, 2010 at 08:19 PM
he he he ! nice. ako din bro, i'd really like to get rx surround pero wharfedale na lang muna :/.

ikaw talaga brader, multik mo pang idispatsa yung MA  :D, wharf din sana ang temp. surround ko kaso, nabigyan naman ako ng magandang payment terms nung dealer, kaya grab ko na rin. para MA all the way na, ika nga ni brader pip. ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Jul 22, 2010 at 05:57 AM
i'd like nice surrounds too pero man.. mahal ng 30k para sa surround :/.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: xyobub on Jul 23, 2010 at 06:44 PM
i'd like nice surrounds too pero man.. mahal ng 30k para sa surround :/.

yes bro less888 30k is a lot of money for surround. RX series ka nga pala which is the newer series in MA  , nag quote ako sa mga local seller gnyn nga price ng RXFX. The dealer here in KSA gave me a good deal for the last pair of RSFX, 20k (converted to php),50/50  payment terms, para daw timbre match na. sabi nga nung arabo "why you will put a stranger in your system?" dahil nag pa quote ako ng wharf dfs10 14k ang price nya. 6k difference, kaunting ipon lang naman, i decide for MA.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [r0n1n] on Aug 02, 2010 at 11:45 PM
hello MA gurus,

just like to get your valuable inputs. I'm considering MA's bronze series (for my fronts lang muna :) ). I'm initially considering BR2. But then with only about S$50 difference for the price of BX2, should I go for BX2?

Next, considering the price of either bookshelves + stands, should I go for BR5 or BX5 instead (btw, there's S$100 difference sa price ng BR5 at BX5). Correct me if I'm wrong but these floorstanders have deeper bass? Kasi wala pa sa budget yung sub  :(

Last (sorry dami kong tanong), I've read for the last few pages ng thread about MAs being matched with Onkyo. Ano ba ang characterictics ng MA in general? bright? neutral? laid back? Will these characteristic match that of Onkyo? How about HK? Gusto ko sana HK kaya lang baka naman hindi matched. Any Onkyo/MA or HK/MA ownwers can provide inputs?

Just in case po pala, planning to get either Onkyo SR608 or HK 255 (di ko alam baket wala daw HK 260 dito sa Singapore  ??? ). Sa bedroom lang po gagamitin and for the time being e 2-ch stereo muna.   

TIA!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: xyobub on Aug 03, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Hi r0n1n, regarding sa price difference its better to get the new series MA BX, for some improvement from the former BR. In "my opinion" as I heard the Bronze series it is Neutral
and  have a punchy & deep bass . In your last question regarding sa MA & Onkyo Combo, you will not go wrong with it,
High models Onkyo receivers, have a lot of features & lot of power, sa pagkakalaam ko, yung mga series 60x pataas.
MA & HK combo, di ko pa to natetesting. but another Combo is MA & Marantz, Marantz receiver have a least feature compare
sa Onkyo. Pero sabi nga ng kaibigan ko kanya kanyang preference lang yan.hehe.

by the way di po ako Guru, Just want to share "my opinion & experience" sa MA speakers, you're in the right road brader ;D

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [r0n1n] on Aug 03, 2010 at 01:28 PM
Hi r0n1n, regarding sa price difference its better to get the new series MA BX, for some improvement from the former BR. In "my opinion" as I heard the Bronze series it is Neutral and  have a punchy & deep bass . In your last question regarding sa MA & Onkyo Combo, you will not go wrong with it, High models Onkyo receivers, have a lot of features & lot of power, sa pagkakalaam ko, yung mga series 60x pataas. MA & HK combo, di ko pa to natetesting. but another Combo is MA & Marantz, Marantz receiver have a least feature compare
sa Onkyo. Pero sabi nga ng kaibigan ko kanya kanyang preference lang yan.hehe.

by the way di po ako Guru, Just want to share "my opinion & experience" sa MA speakers, you're in the right road brader ;D

xyobub salamat sa inputs! If you don't mind me asking, ano po setup nyo?  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: xyobub on Aug 03, 2010 at 01:52 PM
eto po brader r0n1n

Front - MA RS6
Center - MA RSLCR
AV Receiver - Marantz SR5003
DVD Player - Pio 610
Bluray & Game Console - PS3

you can also visit the gallery

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,115327.0.html

di pa po tapos yung setup pero delight po ako sa performance ng MA Speakers.

sa ideal setup mo brader  PM also our approachable friend na si Brader Onkyo 606. ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: b u l l e t on Aug 03, 2010 at 06:31 PM
eto po brader r0n1n

Front - MA RS6
Center - MA RSLCR
AV Receiver - Marantz SR5003
DVD Player - Pio 610
Bluray & Game Console - PS3

you can also visit the gallery

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,115327.0.html

di pa po tapos yung setup pero delight po ako sa performance ng MA Speakers.

sa ideal setup mo brader  PM also our approachable friend na si Brader Onkyo 606. ;)

Brader Buboy, malupit talaga ng setup mo. Ano surround spkr mo?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: xyobub on Aug 03, 2010 at 07:35 PM
Brader Buboy, malupit talaga ng setup mo. Ano surround spkr mo?

Thanks brader Bullet_red, yan po ang naitutulong ng pdvd sa atin ang bigyan tayo ng mga advise from the gurus & legends, also when it comes to enjoyment  sa mga libreng oras natin, especially with our families.regarding sa surrounds im still saving for RSFX for timbre match.

Ikaw ang hinihintay ko mag post bro sa Gallery, AVR palang Berdugo na.  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: xyobub on Aug 03, 2010 at 07:55 PM
Why Monitor Audio? How does it perform when it comes to Music & Movie?

http://www.digitalsalesgroup.com/uploads/news/news_125493733094.pdf

Hope it helps .  paalala po "To Hear is to Believe"  ;)
 

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [r0n1n] on Aug 03, 2010 at 08:30 PM
eto po brader r0n1n

Front - MA RS6
Center - MA RSLCR
AV Receiver - Marantz SR5003
DVD Player - Pio 610
Bluray & Game Console - PS3

you can also visit the gallery

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,115327.0.html

di pa po tapos yung setup pero delight po ako sa performance ng MA Speakers.

sa ideal setup mo brader  PM also our approachable friend na si Brader Onkyo 606. ;)

wow! thanks for sharing  ;) pareho tyo brad PS3 din ikakabit ko. Medyo OT, naka optical connection ba PS3 mo papunta receiver then hdmi papuntang tv? or hdmi all the way (PS3 to receiver to tv)? thanks!

oki PM ko na lang sya or better yet punta na lang ako sa Onkyo thread to gather more info. I'm still torn between Onkyo and HK  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: xyobub on Aug 05, 2010 at 02:48 PM
wow! thanks for sharing  ;) pareho tyo brad PS3 din ikakabit ko. Medyo OT, naka optical connection ba PS3 mo papunta receiver then hdmi papuntang tv? or hdmi all the way (PS3 to receiver to tv)? thanks!

oki PM ko na lang sya or better yet punta na lang ako sa Onkyo thread to gather more info. I'm still torn between Onkyo and HK  ;D

hi r0n1n, unfortunately my ps3 is in the phils. & my HT is here in abroad. here is a link that may help you

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,59903.0.html

thanks  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [r0n1n] on Aug 05, 2010 at 04:30 PM
thanks to all!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: XXXyzledge on Aug 08, 2010 at 11:18 AM
hi MA afficionados!
napadaan lang...........

iwan na pla RS1 ko sa mga new RX series ng MA's... :P

but happy pa rin ako sa RS1 ko sa 2-channel audio setup ko...
(iwas sars statement)  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [r0n1n] on Aug 08, 2010 at 05:46 PM
hi MA afficionados!
napadaan lang...........

iwan na pla RS1 ko sa mga new RX series ng MA's... :P

but happy pa rin ako sa RS1 ko sa 2-channel audio setup ko...
(iwas sars statement)  ;D ;D ;D


ser, nakita ko rin post mo sa HK thread. planning to setup HK/MA combo ka din?  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: XXXyzledge on Aug 08, 2010 at 08:33 PM
ser, nakita ko rin post mo sa HK thread. planning to setup HK/MA combo ka din?  ;D

MA-Cayin (audio) / B&W-HK (HT) combo ako bro...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [r0n1n] on Aug 09, 2010 at 04:44 PM
MA-Cayin (audio) / B&W-HK (HT) combo ako bro...

wow...drool  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: XXXyzledge on Aug 10, 2010 at 01:29 PM
wow...drool  ;D

hahaha!
thanks!

didnt dare hook up my MA to my HK sa HT....
baka kasi mapabili ako bigla ng MA RSLCR eh!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: XanderCage on Aug 12, 2010 at 07:24 AM
ask ko lang anong mga stores nagbebenta ng MA? meron ba sa sights and sounds? thanks.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Gabbby on Aug 12, 2010 at 09:18 AM
Audioworld near banawe

7426843  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: kt on Aug 12, 2010 at 09:53 AM
ask ko lang anong mga stores nagbebenta ng MA? meron ba sa sights and sounds? thanks.

sa SGT the home theater bro meron. located at tordesillas makati
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: xyobub on Aug 12, 2010 at 11:28 AM
ask ko lang anong mga stores nagbebenta ng MA? meron ba sa sights and sounds? thanks.

meron bro ask for sir Vic.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vaportrail on Aug 13, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Copy,pasted this from What Hifi site


MONITOR AUDIO BX2 Review

    *
      For
      Excellent detail resolution and transparency for the money; impressive finish
    *
      Against
      Not as forgiving as some, so will show up a poor system

Budget products are the hardest kind to design well. Every single aspect of the design is built down to a price. With this in mind it’s impressive that Monitor Audio’s Bronze BX2 – the first of an all-new Bronze range – not only sounds great but looks great too.

The BX2’s front panel is an uncluttered affair, thanks mainly to magnetic grille holders and the lack of visible bolts holding the drive units in place.

The tweeter bolts are hidden behind its protective mesh, and the mid/bass unit is held on a single rigid bolt that goes through the enclosure’s back panel.

This arrangement not only leads to cleaner aesthetics but neatly reduces the amount of vibration fed into the cabinet, which makes for improved clarity.

New, and improved
Both BX drive units are new designs. Despite looking familiar, much work has been done on the 25mm C-CAM (Ceramic Coated Aluminium Magnesium) dome tweeter to improve sensitivity, bandwidth and resolution.

The partnering 16.5-cm mid/bass also uses a C-CAM diaphragm. Its chassis and motor unit have been optimised for improved performance using ideas first seen in the company’s much-liked Silver RX range.

How do the BX2s sound? In a word, excellent. Let’s get the negatives out of the way first. These are not warm or easy-going speakers. If you feed them hard recordings or unruly electronics they won’t soften the experience.

Great sound for the money
However, partner these speakers with quality budget electronics such as Marantz’s 6003 CD and amplifier pairing, and you’ll get a great sound for the money.

These Monitor Audios are fast- and agile-sounding speakers. They dig up masses of detail, sounding as at home with the bitter sweet pop of The Magnetic Fields as with a large-scale Schubert symphony.

There’s a decent amount of bass weight, and provided they sit on some rigid stands a little away from a rear wall, you’ll get a decent stereo image too.

The BX2s are good enough to give the class leaders a real fright.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Gabbby on Aug 13, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Cant wait to audition the Radius HD speaks. EISA winner last year or 2 years ago
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: xyobub on Aug 20, 2010 at 06:53 AM
Cant wait to audition the Radius HD speaks. EISA winner last year or 2 years ago

gabby post k nmn ng feedback regarding sa radius.  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lakambini on Oct 08, 2010 at 10:59 AM
gentlemen;

can anyone please share the prevailing srp of the ffg speakers:

BR2
BX2
BR5
BX5
RS1
RX2

Thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Oct 08, 2010 at 02:26 PM
anyone intending to part ways with his RS6, please PM me baka kayanin ng powers ko, i alsO intend to part ways with my walnut RS1 if I can get a RS6
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Oct 09, 2010 at 05:53 PM
gentlemen;

can anyone please share the prevailing srp of the ffg speakers:

BR2
BX2
BR5
BX5
RS1
RX2

Thanks



me nka sale na br5 sa audioworld @25k, grab it. mura un for a brand new.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: xyobub on Oct 09, 2010 at 06:17 PM
gentlemen;

can anyone please share the prevailing srp of the ffg speakers:

BR2
BX2
BR5
BX5
RS1
RX2

Thanks

i remember a pdvd member named Transporter selling his BR5 (black) SRP of Php 18k o 19k ata yun. ;D

Brand new of BR5 is 25k, RX2 = 33.6K, RX6 = 47k

all in discounted price as i quote at different local sellers.
 ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ricworks on Oct 10, 2010 at 10:59 AM
bx2 is incoming by november or december. thats what audio stores told me.

if br2 is 25k, then rx1 would seem a better proposition @27k, a step-up range, latest silver series. 

---

at least two audioShop are also pairing MA silver series (rx2, rx6) with Audio Analogue Crescendo (50-watter).

havent auditioned them yet, hows ur impression? 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Oct 10, 2010 at 05:26 PM
bx2 is incoming by november or december. thats what audio stores told me.

if br2 is 25k, then rx1 would seem a better proposition @27k, a step-up range, latest silver series. 

---

at least two audioShop are also pairing MA silver series (rx2, rx6) with Audio Analogue Crescendo (50-watter).

havent auditioned them yet, hows ur impression? 

br2 sells at around 13k only, its the br5 that sells at the range of 25 to 27k
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mikeer2002ph on Oct 12, 2010 at 12:21 PM
someone's offering the following all for 35K

Pair of BR2s + Pair of BR5s + BRLCR (bi-wireable variant)

is it worth it?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Oct 12, 2010 at 11:33 PM
someone's offering the following all for 35K

Pair of BR2s + Pair of BR5s + BRLCR (bi-wireable variant)

is it worth it?

pair of BR2 around 26K
pair of BR5 around 50k
pair of BRLCR around 18K
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Oct 12, 2010 at 11:34 PM
pair of BR2 around 26K
pair of BR5 around 50k
pair of BRLCR around 18K

sorry  let me correct myself

pair of BR2 around 13K
pair of BR5 around 25K
BRLCR around 9 K
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Oct 13, 2010 at 12:12 AM
someone's offering the following all for 35K

Pair of BR2s + Pair of BR5s + BRLCR (bi-wireable variant)

is it worth it?

good buy na yan mikee.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: John E. on Oct 13, 2010 at 12:50 AM
someone's offering the following all for 35K

Pair of BR2s + Pair of BR5s + BRLCR (bi-wireable variant)

is it worth it?

it's worth it ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jao143 on Oct 13, 2010 at 07:19 AM
Sirs, question lang po, yung br5 ay may impedance na 6 ohms, what would be the difference to other FS na may 8 ohms impedance? What should I look in specs of FS sensitibity and impedance po ba (higher the better?)

Salamat
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bumblebee on Oct 13, 2010 at 10:02 AM
Sirs, question lang po, yung br5 ay may impedance na 6 ohms, what would be the difference to other FS na may 8 ohms impedance? What should I look in specs of FS sensitibity and impedance po ba (higher the better?)

Salamat

Forget about impedance and sensitivity. If it sounds good enough for you and loud enough for you and looks good enough for you, then go ahead. Specs across different makes are not too far off from one another.

Anyway, short answers. Lower impedance - harder to drive, need more current. Lower sensitivity - less loud, given the same amount of power.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jao143 on Oct 13, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Forget about impedance and sensitivity. If it sounds good enough for you and loud enough for you and looks good enough for you, then go ahead. Specs across different makes are not too far off from one another.

Anyway, short answers. Lower impedance - harder to drive, need more current. Lower sensitivity - less loud, given the same amount of power.

Salamat sir sa input... I really appreciate it.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: carlo.A on Oct 13, 2010 at 12:07 PM
to all the monitor audio owners there, can i ask you guys to point me to the right direction where i can audition them? id really like to check them out and maybe buy na my speakers finally
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Oct 14, 2010 at 06:43 AM
Kung QC ka, try mo kay AudioWorld Banaue. I know they can demo the MAs.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mikeer2002ph on Oct 14, 2010 at 11:01 PM
someone's offering the following all for 35K

Pair of BR2s + Pair of BR5s + BRLCR (bi-wireable variant)

is it worth it?

my bad!

its a Pair of B2s, B4s and Bronze Centre (NOT the BR series) all for 35K, all made in UK

can someone post the fair market value of these 1st generation MAs if it were slightly used
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Oct 15, 2010 at 01:15 AM
to all the monitor audio owners there, can i ask you guys to point me to the right direction where i can audition them? id really like to check them out and maybe buy na my speakers finally

i highly recommend MA's BR5 and BR2. both are excellent speakers if you're after the MA brand.
also consider the B&W 685, you can never go wrong with these choices.

cheers.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Oct 15, 2010 at 03:02 PM
my bad!

its a Pair of B2s, B4s and Bronze Centre (NOT the BR series) all for 35K, all made in UK

can someone post the fair market value of these 1st generation MAs if it were slightly used

i sold my B2, almost new condition  for 7.5K only
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Oct 23, 2010 at 01:43 AM
join na ko dito sa MA club. hehe... :) :) :)

(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/jalaba/IMG_0061-1.jpg)

(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/jalaba/IMG_0062.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: John E. on Oct 23, 2010 at 01:50 AM
ganda sir! congrats! inlove talaga ako sa walnut color ng bronze series! :-*
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: John E. on Oct 23, 2010 at 01:51 AM
i sold my B2, almost new condition  for 7.5K only

sold mine at 10 before you did. sana sakin mo nalang binenta :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Oct 23, 2010 at 01:59 AM
ganda sir! congrats! inlove talaga ako sa walnut color ng bronze series! :-*

thanks bro. sounds lovely pa hehehe.
hanap ako BR2 wallnut. ganda tunog ng BR series considering its price.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: John E. on Oct 23, 2010 at 06:09 AM
thanks bro. sounds lovely pa hehehe.
hanap ako BR2 wallnut. ganda tunog ng BR series considering its price.  :)

very true! they said that MA's are magical! and it is! ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: John E. on Oct 23, 2010 at 06:10 AM
thanks bro. sounds lovely pa hehehe.
hanap ako BR2 wallnut. ganda tunog ng BR series considering its price.  :)

try mo sir contakin si DOM he gives dealer's price for the BR2 ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Oct 23, 2010 at 01:54 PM
thanks bro. sounds lovely pa hehehe.
hanap ako BR2 wallnut. ganda tunog ng BR series considering its price.  :)

congrats brader, very nice catch, welcome to the club hehehehehe

sabi nga ni john ask brader DOM, he can get you the BR2 at a good price or try to PM brader Dont di ko lang sure kung walnut yung kanya
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Oct 23, 2010 at 07:00 PM
congrats brader, very nice catch, welcome to the club hehehehehe

sabi nga ni john ask brader DOM, he can get you the BR2 at a good price or try to PM brader Dont di ko lang sure kung walnut yung kanya

hehehe thank you sir. gastos na naman... hehehehe  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mikeer2002ph on Oct 24, 2010 at 02:07 PM
join na ko dito sa MA club. hehe... :) :) :)

(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/jalaba/IMG_0061-1.jpg)

(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/jalaba/IMG_0062.jpg)

nice, di ka rin nakatiis sa MAs.

anyway, saw the B2 / B4 / Bronze centre specs = up to 22KHz lang HF extension nya, far from the 30KHz for the BR2 / BR5 / BRLCR or of the new BX series.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: denggoy on Nov 11, 2010 at 08:02 AM
Hi guys, Bumili ako ng RX6 4 months ago, ang problema hanggang ngayon ay very harsh pa rin ang lower frequency ng tweeter especially sa matinis na voice. Average playing time 2-3 hours every other day on moderate sound level. Mawawala rin kaya yon? Hanggang kelan kaya? Anybody have experienced on RX6? Thanks.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mikeer2002ph on Nov 11, 2010 at 08:59 AM
Hi guys, Bumili ako ng RX6 4 months ago, ang problema hanggang ngayon ay very harsh pa rin ang lower frequency ng tweeter especially sa matinis na voice. Average playing time 2-3 hours every other day on moderate sound level. Mawawala rin kaya yon? Hanggang kelan kaya? Anybody have experienced on RX6? Thanks.

is it over the 100-200 cumulative hours running time?

my previous speakers were like that, it took almost a year to break in, simply because I wasnt using it that often.

you may also want to use MA's detox CD and see if that will help
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: denggoy on Nov 11, 2010 at 11:42 AM
Thanks mikeer2002ph for the reply. Palagay ko ay over 200 hours na. Ginamitan ko ng XLO reference test & burn in Cd overnight face to face, 1 out of phase, talukbong ng blanket pero di ko na maulit nagrerelakmo kasi ang tao sa bahay. Sana nga umayos pagtagal, MA din ba yong speaker mo dati kamo? Nag-upgrade kasi ako ng speaker at bili ng dedicated hi-fi pero di ko makuha yong tunog ng dati na walang harshness. Ganda sana ng tunog ng RX6 except doon sa harshness 'til now ay very obvious.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mikeer2002ph on Nov 11, 2010 at 12:38 PM
No, its a different brand - acoustic energy (Evo 1s), also british just like MA. Most audio forums say its really a tough nut to crack when it comes to break ins.

MAs also are quite a feat to break in, hence they made their own break-in CD to help accelerate the process.

Well I suggest you just continue to use your speakers either more often, or longer, or crank up the volume a bit more (or all of these 3) and just put up with the harshness, im sure it will disappear eventually

MA's (like most british speakers) are quite liquid and have not much 'harshness' so most likely your 'moderate' volume may still be too soft, or if that is not the case, the speakers need more time to breathe.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: denggoy on Nov 11, 2010 at 01:39 PM

Thanks mikeer2002ph for the info and tips. I'll follow your advice.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Nov 11, 2010 at 10:21 PM
Hi guys, Bumili ako ng RX6 4 months ago, ang problema hanggang ngayon ay very harsh pa rin ang lower frequency ng tweeter especially sa matinis na voice. Average playing time 2-3 hours every other day on moderate sound level. Mawawala rin kaya yon? Hanggang kelan kaya? Anybody have experienced on RX6? Thanks.

Break-in na nga dapat yan bro but give it a bit more time at isang pasada pa ng XLO baka makuha na.

Any particular artist? baka matinis lang talaga voice nya.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: oweidah on Nov 11, 2010 at 11:07 PM
you may wanna try these. google dl & burn(kasya sa 1cdr)
http://www.tnt-audio.com/accessories/demagic_e.html
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/isotek/cd.html
http://www.densen.dk/DEMAGIC/demagic.pdf
http://www.isoteksystems.com/auto_images/review_pdfs/11.pdf
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Nov 11, 2010 at 11:28 PM
Nice! subukan ko din ito. tnx

7MB lang yung Densen De Magic flac na . . . konting hanap pa sa Isotek.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: brogger on Nov 11, 2010 at 11:52 PM
may available na kayang white na Rx series sa pinas?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: denggoy on Nov 12, 2010 at 07:19 AM
dts-HD 3D:
Quote from: denggoy on Yesterday at 08:32 AM

Hi guys, Bumili ako ng RX6 4 months ago, ang problema hanggang ngayon ay very harsh pa rin ang lower frequency ng tweeter especially sa matinis na voice. Average playing time 2-3 hours every other day on moderate sound level. Mawawala rin kaya yon? Hanggang kelan kaya? Anybody have experienced on RX6? Thanks.


Break-in na nga dapat yan bro but give it a bit more time at isang pasada pa ng XLO baka makuha na.

Any particular artist? baka matinis lang talaga voice nya.


Oo nga Brod dapat ay break in na yong speaker for 4 months kaya I'm bit prostrated. Halos naman lahat meron harshness pero mas obvious duon sa mga power voices gaya ng Air supply at Celine dion, pag dating sa matataas na tono. Kumpira sa lumang speaker ko na gamit ko for almost 8 years alang harshness akong narinig. Sayang nga at binenta ko agad ng mura. Di ko na magamitan ng XLO dahil di makatulog ang mga tao sa bahay.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edwin on Nov 17, 2010 at 06:45 PM
Opened up the RS1 for a collegue who ask me to upgrade the crossover. Tweeter cap was replaced with mundorf silver in oil and mundorf silver/gold wire.

After the change, the hardness in sound was right away gone. Sound was more open, cleaner and clearer. Currently the speakers are still under break-in but my collegue is already very happy with the outcome.

The bass/mid driver is using plastic frame. The tweeter are quite small.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/hendrix142002/P1040225.jpg)

Closer view of the drivers.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/hendrix142002/P1040226.jpg)

Crossover.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/hendrix142002/P1040227.jpg)

Original caps (6uf) vs. Mundorf silver in oil (5.6uf)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/hendrix142002/P1040230.jpg)

Mundorf installed.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/hendrix142002/P1040231.jpg)

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: XXXyzledge on Nov 21, 2010 at 12:04 PM
Opened up the RS1 for a collegue who ask me to upgrade the crossover. Tweeter cap was replaced with mundorf silver in oil and mundorf silver/gold wire.

After the change, the hardness in sound was right away gone. Sound was more open, cleaner and clearer. Currently the speakers are still under break-in but my collegue is already very happy with the outcome.

The bass/mid driver is using plastic frame. The tweeter are quite small.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/hendrix142002/P1040225.jpg)

Closer view of the drivers.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/hendrix142002/P1040226.jpg)

Crossover.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/hendrix142002/P1040227.jpg)

Original caps (6uf) vs. Mundorf silver in oil (5.6uf)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/hendrix142002/P1040230.jpg)

Mundorf installed.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/hendrix142002/P1040231.jpg)



wow!
nice upgrade!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 24, 2010 at 12:55 AM
been dreaming of getting an RS8 someday.

any feedback from the monitor audio users here?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Nov 24, 2010 at 08:22 AM
been dreaming of getting an RS8 someday.

any feedback from the monitor audio users here?
to me, story ends with a GS20 bro.
save up for GS20 if you have the correct blend of gears to drive this....its a game ender.
if you have a huge space for placement, a GS60 will conclude your journey just the same.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 24, 2010 at 02:36 PM
to me, story ends with a GS20 bro.
save up for GS20 if you have the correct blend of gears to drive this....its a game ender.
if you have a huge space for placement, a GS60 will conclude your journey just the same.

sir allan di na po kaya ng dream ko yan hahahaha

yun pong GS10 nyo eh dream ko lang din :) :) :)

my new HT room will 20SQM.

salamt po sa insight sir allan
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: XXXyzledge on Nov 24, 2010 at 03:39 PM
been dreaming of getting an RS8 someday.

any feedback from the monitor audio users here?

brad...
on the way na ito sa ht room mo diba?  ;D  ;D   ;D


to me, story ends with a GS20 bro.
save up for GS20 if you have the correct blend of gears to drive this....its a game ender.
if you have a huge space for placement, a GS60 will conclude your journey just the same.

hi allan!
musta bro! ako naging happy na rin sa RS1 ko.....  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 24, 2010 at 03:47 PM
brad...
on the way na ito sa ht room mo diba?  ;D  ;D   ;D


Nuudlot brader eh baka maunsyami pa but still hoping
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Nov 24, 2010 at 06:26 PM
brad...
on the way na ito sa ht room mo diba?  ;D  ;D   ;D


hi allan!
musta bro! ako naging happy na rin sa RS1 ko.....  ;D ;D ;D

nakita kita sa ATC last week bro. may kasama ka mga chicks...hehe
not into audio anymore bro. addict mode ako now sa gaming :)
still looking forward to bringing back my enthusiasm with surround sound just by experiencing your HT room :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: XXXyzledge on Nov 25, 2010 at 09:03 AM
Nuudlot brader eh baka maunsyami pa but still hoping

brad, ilalakad ko ng paluhod yan sa 5 simbahan matuloy ang!  ;D


nakita kita sa ATC last week bro. may kasama ka mga chicks...hehe
not into audio anymore bro. addict mode ako now sa gaming :)
still looking forward to bringing back my enthusiasm with surround sound just by experiencing your HT room :)

wow! shift in hobby bro ?
kita mo ko? bakit di mo ko tinawag?
2 chicks nga lagi ko kasama.... asawa at anak ko.... hehehehehe...

sure!
daan ka anytime!
wala na ako sa belair ha!
pm mo na lang ako for address details..

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 25, 2010 at 09:16 AM
brad, ilalakad ko ng paluhod yan sa 5 simbahan matuloy ang!  ;D




cge nga brader at ng matigil na ang aking pangangati hehehehehe
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Nov 25, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Guys, may bagong Gold series na. Hawig sa Platinum line. GX series afaik, nasa Audioworld kanina nakadisplay both bookshelves and towers. <drool>

Ididisplay din ata sa hifi show. :)

Ganito hitsura:
(http://avcat.jp/avnews/2010/P1920226r2-.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Nov 25, 2010 at 12:17 PM
wow! shift in hobby bro ?
kita mo ko? bakit di mo ko tinawag?
2 chicks nga lagi ko kasama.... asawa at anak ko.... hehehehehe...

sure!
daan ka anytime!
wala na ako sa belair ha!
pm mo na lang ako for address details..


kala ko kasi bumibili ka ng chrysler kaya di na kita inistorbo...hehe.
yes, shift in hobby bro.
im sure ill be back to audio pag sawa na din ako maglaro.
kita na lang tayo sa mandarin this weekend....
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macdon on Nov 25, 2010 at 01:46 PM
This weekend's Hi-Fi show reminded me of listening to the RX6 in Audioworld's room in last year's show. The RX6 sounded really good its about time to re-acquaint myself again with its sonics hopefully soon  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: XXXyzledge on Nov 25, 2010 at 03:24 PM
Guys, may bagong Gold series na. Hawig sa Platinum line. GX series afaik, nasa Audioworld kanina nakadisplay both bookshelves and towers. <drool>

Ididisplay din ata sa hifi show. :)

Ganito hitsura:
(http://avcat.jp/avnews/2010/P1920226r2-.jpg)

Harrruuuuuu !!!
kaganda naman nyan !!!


kala ko kasi bumibili ka ng chrysler kaya di na kita inistorbo...hehe.
yes, shift in hobby bro.
im sure ill be back to audio pag sawa na din ako maglaro.
kita na lang tayo sa mandarin this weekend....

iwas muna ako hifi show....
iwas mangati............. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edwin on Nov 25, 2010 at 05:01 PM
wow!
nice upgrade!

Bro kahit Mundorf Supreme pwedeng-pwede na. Upgrade mo na RS1 mo ;D.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Nov 25, 2010 at 05:12 PM
Grabe naman yang GX itsura pa lang . . . panalo na!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Nov 25, 2010 at 11:17 PM
Grabe naman yang GX itsura pa lang . . . panalo na!

Oo bro. Mas maganda pa siya sa personal. Looks tacky sa picture yung stiffening structures nung diaphragm, pero sa totoong buhay maganda siya. :)

CCAM Ribbon tweeter pa. Nagtrickle-down from the Platinum series. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Nov 26, 2010 at 06:06 AM
omg ! guapo ng gx ! shouldn't have been in such a hurry to get the dali.. :/
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Nov 26, 2010 at 06:32 AM
Guys, may bagong Gold series na. Hawig sa Platinum line. GX series afaik, nasa Audioworld kanina nakadisplay both bookshelves and towers. <drool>

Ididisplay din ata sa hifi show. :)

Ganito hitsura:
(http://avcat.jp/avnews/2010/P1920226r2-.jpg)

Pati bookshelves nito meron din kahapon ba? Ganda ganda. Kaso parang ang liit ata ng woofers ng bookshelf...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Nov 26, 2010 at 07:10 AM
Pati bookshelves nito meron din kahapon ba? Ganda ganda. Kaso parang ang liit ata ng woofers ng bookshelf...

Yup may bookshelves din. Replacement ng GS10 yung maliit na BS na nakita mo. May malaki din ata sila.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: XXXyzledge on Nov 26, 2010 at 08:09 AM
Bro kahit Mundorf Supreme pwedeng-pwede na. Upgrade mo na RS1 mo ;D.

esep esep muna!
hehehehehehe................ :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Nov 26, 2010 at 08:25 AM
CCAM Ribbon tweeter pa. Nagtrickle-down from the Platinum series. :)

Ganyan na approach ng MA ngayon like the RX borrowed from the GS ang drivers, leaves me wondering whats in store for the Platinum now.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Nov 26, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Ganyan na approach ng MA ngayon like the RX borrowed from the GS ang drivers, leaves me wondering whats in store for the Platinum now.

Mukhang nagiisip si Master Luther mag-Platinum.  8)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macdon on Nov 26, 2010 at 11:10 AM
Mga Sirs,

Si RX2 has a tweet and 8"mid/bass, while si RX6 has a tweet, 6"mid/bass and 6"woofer......sa mga nakapag audition na dun sa dalawa - gaano kalaki ang diff sa sonics?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Nov 26, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Mga Sirs,

Si RX2 has a tweet and 8"mid/bass, while si RX6 has a tweet, 6"mid/bass and 6"woofer......sa mga nakapag audition na dun sa dalawa - gaano kalaki ang diff sa sonics?
go for RS6 bro. nothing from the RX series can beat this.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macdon on Nov 26, 2010 at 12:49 PM
go for RS6 bro. nothing from the RX series can beat this.

Thanks for the recommendation, Allan ;D

Hindi ba dapat talo ni RX8 si RX6? But I think I get your point - Im a little bit weary in knowing that the RX8 having dual woofers in a FS design might be a little too much.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Nov 26, 2010 at 01:05 PM
Thanks for the recommendation, Allan ;D

Hindi ba dapat talo ni RX8 si RX6? But I think I get your point - Im a little bit weary in knowing that the RX8 having dual woofers in a FS design might be a little too much.

in terms of quality bass...yes, the RX8 will deliver more than the RX6. as for its integration with the mids and the highs, this would be greatly affected by your room size and acoustics already.

still, my take is that the RS series has superior sound over the RX...but that's just me :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Nov 26, 2010 at 02:01 PM
Thanks for the recommendation, Allan ;D

Hindi ba dapat talo ni RX8 si RX6? But I think I get your point - Im a little bit weary in knowing that the RX8 having dual woofers in a FS design might be a little too much.

Hindi naman siguro sarge. Most manufacturers ng dual woofers also consider the freq response of their speakers. Hindi naman siguro magiging boomy ito. Possibly sa tightness lang, better roll offs ang hinabol sa dual woofer design.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macdon on Nov 26, 2010 at 02:16 PM
Hindi naman siguro sarge. Most manufacturers ng dual woofers also consider the freq response of their speakers. Hindi naman siguro magiging boomy ito. Possibly sa tightness lang, better roll offs ang hinabol sa dual woofer design.

Preference na cguro master N plus the fact that my room is not that big naman. Very subjective talaga etong hobby natin ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 26, 2010 at 02:23 PM
Preference na cguro master N plus the fact that my room is not that big naman. Very subjective talaga etong hobby natin ;D

buti na lang di ko afford tong speakers na ito kaya wa epek sa akin and preference hehehehehehe and subjectivity
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macdon on Nov 26, 2010 at 03:12 PM
buti na lang di ko afford tong speakers na ito kaya wa epek sa akin and preference hehehehehehe and subjectivity

Ows?  ;D
Oh cge, adbans congrats nalang sa RS6 mo next week ha ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Nov 26, 2010 at 03:32 PM
Ows?  ;D
Oh cge, adbans congrats nalang sa RS6 mo next week ha ;D

May alam si Sarge!!!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 26, 2010 at 03:35 PM
Ows?  ;D
Oh cge, adbans congrats nalang sa RS6 mo next week ha ;D

may ganun ba di ko alam yun ah ??? ??? ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macdon on Nov 26, 2010 at 03:47 PM
may ganun ba di ko alam yun ah ??? ??? ::) ::) ::)

Todo todo at walang preno!  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audiojunkie on Nov 26, 2010 at 09:12 PM
Ows?  ;D
Oh cge, adbans congrats nalang sa RS6 mo next week ha ;D

'kala " 8 " ang magic number...  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Nov 26, 2010 at 10:43 PM
Mukhang nagiisip si Master Luther mag-Platinum.  8)

heheh nadale mo na naman ako dun idol,  sabi sa 'yo pang-entry level lang powers ko. ;D

Mga Sirs,

Si RX2 has a tweet and 8"mid/bass, while si RX6 has a tweet, 6"mid/bass and 6"woofer......sa mga nakapag audition na dun sa dalawa - gaano kalaki ang diff sa sonics?

Sarge, meron yata sila Butch sa taas nyan. Interesado din ako malaman dati hindi lang natuloy pag-schedule.

Anybody?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 26, 2010 at 11:03 PM
'kala " 8 " ang magic number...  ::)  ;D

chnage of plan brader something came up eh titingnan ko sa martes or friday from there i will know kung 8 or 6 but likely its 6
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audiojunkie on Nov 27, 2010 at 12:17 AM
chnage of plan brader something came up eh titingnan ko sa martes or friday from there i will know kung 8 or 6 but likely its 6

personal opinion ko brader for HT use x-over at 80hz,6 is good enough as midrange / midbass level and sub will take-over the lower region. For pure music system w/o sub 8 is perfect for the job to bring out the full frequency of music...  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macdon on Nov 27, 2010 at 12:44 AM
Sarge, meron yata sila Butch sa taas nyan. Interesado din ako malaman dati hindi lang natuloy pag-schedule.
Anybody?

Meron sir. I was talking to butch earlier and was planning to go sa SGT after the hifi show - kaso gusto daw ni butch na nandun sya habang audi ko, kaya next weekend nalang cguro.

btw, sir Luther - this is an excerpt I found from blu-ray.forum:


When I went to the store I knew the RX was out and I knew I was going to try and get the lowest price I could for the RS series, but when I heard the RS compared to the RX, I had to get the RX without a doubt.

What I was thinking before I heard the speakers is mainly the two questions 4x12 asked and I normally don't need the latest and wanted to save some money.

The funny thing too, I didn't get the RX6 or RX8, I ended up with the RX2's for my fronts

I bought mine mainly for movies(90/10), I don't listen to music that much at home. I think the RX2's are new, because they didn't have RS2 before. The RX2's have an 8in woofer compared to the rest of the set with a 6in woofer.

I ended up getting:
(2) RX2's
(1) RX Center
(4) RXFX - Plan to Di-pole

I went back and forth with the idea of just getting the RSFX for surrounds and saving some money, but I really love how the RXFX look and ended up getting those.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: turismo1997 on Nov 27, 2010 at 03:36 AM
Ako RXFX na lang kulang huhuhu. Ipon mode pa ;D. Currently have RXCLR, RX6 for center and fronts. I have S2 also but deligated to 2 channel setup.

Need ko yung pwede i wall mount. wala na space kung bookshelf pa ang gagamitin.

Got the RX6 from Butch and the center from les

I was auditioning for RX2 sa SGT but when I tried RX6, namayat bigla wallet ko pero oks lang worth it ang RX6.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 27, 2010 at 09:17 AM
personal opinion ko brader for HT use x-over at 80hz,6 is good enough as midrange / midbass level and sub will take-over the lower region. For pure music system w/o sub 8 is perfect for the job to bring out the full frequency of music...  :)

salamat brader. i have never been into music anyway, i listen to music yes but not into that mumbo jumbo of the technicalities of it. As long as I like the song being played, Im already sold to it

Price difference is 21 K, that can go a long way. Will see what happens. I might even end up not getting any of the two at all
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 27, 2010 at 09:37 AM
Meron sir. I was talking to butch earlier and was planning to go sa SGT after the hifi show - kaso gusto daw ni butch na nandun sya habang audi ko, kaya next weekend nalang cguro.

btw, sir Luther - this is an excerpt I found from blu-ray.forum:


When I went to the store I knew the RX was out and I knew I was going to try and get the lowest price I could for the RS series, but when I heard the RS compared to the RX, I had to get the RX without a doubt.

What I was thinking before I heard the speakers is mainly the two questions 4x12 asked and I normally don't need the latest and wanted to save some money.

The funny thing too, I didn't get the RX6 or RX8, I ended up with the RX2's for my fronts

I bought mine mainly for movies(90/10), I don't listen to music that much at home. I think the RX2's are new, because they didn't have RS2 before. The RX2's have an 8in woofer compared to the rest of the set with a 6in woofer.

I ended up getting:
(2) RX2's
(1) RX Center
(4) RXFX - Plan to Di-pole

I went back and forth with the idea of just getting the RSFX for surrounds and saving some money, but I really love how the RXFX look and ended up getting those.


my opinion only,

RX series fits those people who wants it very laid back and relaxed, parang sa tao there are those who likes it in the baryo where everything is so serene and quite while there are those who likes it in the city where there are hustles and bustles(tama ba ang spelling),

both the RX and RS would have pros and cons dependent on the listener's preference. In my case, the aesthetics also plays a part in choosing which one to get. The price wouldnt matter much as they have the same price basically. the biggest problem is availability, AFAIK, only xyobub was able to snatch bnew sets of RS sa middle east pa
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lithium_deuteride on Nov 27, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Auditioned the GX20 at Mandarin this AM. They were being driven a 100-wpc Audio Analogue hybrid integrated amp.  First off, build quality and finish is impressive. The drivers are tightly tensioned against the box by Allen screws at the rear, hence the front is very clean looking.

How does it sound? Well it was obviously not broken in so there was some glare but I wanted to hear how low those tiny metal drivers can go so they put in a bassy number and cranked it up. I was impressed by how deep and impactful the bass was considering how small these floorstanders were. Tautness could be improved by better electronics I am sure but the speakers are obviously miners of detail, hence I've no doubt these will be excellent for HT.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 27, 2010 at 11:58 AM
Auditioned the GX20 at Mandarin this AM. They were being driven a 100-wpc Audio Analogue hybrid integrated amp.  First off, build quality and finish is impressive. The drivers are tightly tensioned against the box by Allen screws at the rear, hence the front is very clean looking.

How does it sound? Well it was obviously not broken in so there was some glare but I wanted to hear how low those tiny metal drivers can go so they put in a bassy number and cranked it up. I was impressed by how deep and impactful the bass was considering how small these floorstanders were. Tautness could be improved by better electronics I am sure but the speakers are obviously miners of detail, hence I've no doubt these will be excellent for HT.

sir john go get your self this gift, this will surely sound heavenly with your soon to be Onkyo 1007

congrats in advance ;) ;D ;) ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lithium_deuteride on Nov 27, 2010 at 02:36 PM
May 1008 na sa Toyama I think.  The new MA's will be out next year pa. What Audioworld has is an early sample.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 27, 2010 at 03:52 PM
May 1008 na sa Toyama I think.  The new MA's will be out next year pa. What Audioworld has is an early sample.

1008 is inferior compared to 1007, donwgraded version ito eh
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macdon on Nov 27, 2010 at 07:38 PM
The HiFi show was a blast!  ;D

I had a great time chatting with ma'am Che and sir Joey of Audioworld ;)

A sneak peek at the Golden X ;D

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/11/88/38/44/dsc_0057.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=822&u=11883844)
(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/11/88/38/44/dsc_0058.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=823&u=11883844)

SRP Php175K........NICE! ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macdon on Nov 27, 2010 at 10:56 PM
The RX2 and the RX6

A few minutes drive from the HiFi show led me to the steps of The Home theater 1 (SGT) - to finally decipher the reviews Ive been reading on the net between the RX6/RX2 choices and to possibly answer a few issues of some members here.

Monitor Audio's trickling down of tech advancements from the gold line to the RX line is very commendable as the RX6 sounded "refined" and smooth. I really wouldnt call it "laid back" or warm - a bit clinical infact but not subdued. The one thing that I would probably want more - would be the bass. For a FS speaker, I would expect more.
The real ghost in the RX line is definitely the RX2 - just the first note of the song immediately made leaps & bounds over the RX6 - the RX2 sounded bigger, fuller and definitely had more bass. The physics of its 8" driver trounced whatever 6" bass driver that the RX6 had! Hands down, the RX2 is amazing!
Its funny, but it seems like the RX6 sounded more like a BS speaker, while the RX2 sounded like a FS :o
If I was shopping for a HT speaker - I'd definitely get the RX2 over the RX6........and save money!

This led me to believe why someone here could have a problem with the RX6 being a tad bright, because it was never the case with the RX2 with having the same tweeter. I guess the 8" driver of the RX2 was a better match for its tweeter than the 6" woofer (plus bigger enclosure) had in the RX6.
As subjectively goes, please take what I wrote above with a grain of salt as this is only my opinion - its just individual preference.


@brader Tirso - if memory serves in recalling how I heard Jazzy Jake's RS6 a few years back then I could understand your analogy (barrio/city). Compared to the new RX6, the RS6 seems more dynamic & livelier which is your preference ;) Maybe you should look into the RX8 instead? ;D
Nonetheless, MA's path in taking the RX6 is similar to the sonics of those hi-end speaker brands that I heard in today's hifi show - the only difference in those hi-ends is that they come in bigger packages and bigger price tags ;D 

   

 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Nov 28, 2010 at 12:45 AM
Auditioned the GX20 at Mandarin this AM. They were being driven a 100-wpc Audio Analogue hybrid integrated amp.  First off, build quality and finish is impressive. The drivers are tightly tensioned against the box by Allen screws at the rear, hence the front is very clean looking.

How does it sound? Well it was obviously not broken in so there was some glare but I wanted to hear how low those tiny metal drivers can go so they put in a bassy number and cranked it up. I was impressed by how deep and impactful the bass was considering how small these floorstanders were. Tautness could be improved by better electronics I am sure but the speakers are obviously miners of detail, hence I've no doubt these will be excellent for HT.

I definitely liked the dynamics for such a small FS. The presentation was surprisingly crisp and intense. :)

Zitro and dts-HD 3D *MAY* have lined-up to order. :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 28, 2010 at 12:47 AM
The RX2 and the RX6

A few minutes drive from the HiFi show led me to the steps of The Home theater 1 (SGT) - to finally decipher the reviews Ive been reading on the net between the RX6/RX2 choices and to possibly answer a few issues of some members here.

Monitor Audio's trickling down of tech advancements from the gold line to the RX line is very commendable as the RX6 sounded "refined" and smooth. I really wouldnt call it "laid back" or warm - a bit clinical infact but not subdued. The one thing that I would probably want more - would be the bass. For a FS speaker, I would expect more.
The real ghost in the RX line is definitely the RX2 - just the first note of the song immediately made leaps & bounds over the RX6 - the RX2 sounded bigger, fuller and definitely had more bass. The physics of its 8" driver trounced whatever 6" bass driver that the RX6 had! Hands down, the RX2 is amazing!
Its funny, but it seems like the RX6 sounded more like a BS speaker, while the RX2 sounded like a FS :o
If I was shopping for a HT speaker - I'd definitely get the RX2 over the RX6........and save money!

This led me to believe why someone here could have a problem with the RX6 being a tad bright, because it was never the case with the RX2 with having the same tweeter. I guess the 8" driver of the RX2 was a better match for its tweeter than the 6" woofer (plus bigger enclosure) had in the RX6.
As subjectively goes, please take what I wrote above with a grain of salt as this is only my opinion - its just individual preference.


@brader Tirso - if memory serves in recalling how I heard Jazzy Jake's RS6 a few years back then I could understand your analogy (barrio/city). Compared to the new RX6, the RS6 seems more dynamic & livelier which is your preference ;) Maybe you should look into the RX8 instead? ;D
Nonetheless, MA's path in taking the RX6 is similar to the sonics of those hi-end speaker brands that I heard in today's hifi show - the only difference in those hi-ends is that they come in bigger packages and bigger price tags ;D 

   

the bass part is really the main strenght of the RX2 thats why luther never had second thoughts when he heard the RX2 the firts time apart of course form the over all sound quality that suites his liking, we were together when we auditioned the RX and while w agree both that this is a very good speaker, my preference came into play as i really find the RS more dynamic and livelier, really suites me naman.

Shifting to the RX series would create more trouble to me than solution considering it will need me to chnage the center too, the pocket cant afford that anymore. Guess  Monday is a very important day to me as this day will determine if i will go RS 6 or I go RS8 or I go home empty handed, save the money and keep the RS1, RSLCR combo and buy me a projector instead so i can go big in visual instead of audio ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Nov 28, 2010 at 12:51 AM
The HiFi show was a blast!  ;D

I had a great time chatting with ma'am Che and sir Joey of Audioworld ;)

A sneak peek at the Golden X ;D

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/11/88/38/44/dsc_0057.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=822&u=11883844)
(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/11/88/38/44/dsc_0058.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=823&u=11883844)

SRP Php175K........NICE! ;D

ganda ng roksan kandy k2 cdp. project ko yan this december. partner sa k2 amp ko.....hopefully.... :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Nov 28, 2010 at 12:56 AM
The HiFi show was a blast!  ;D

I had a great time chatting with ma'am Che and sir Joey of Audioworld ;)



+1
ma'am che and sir (tokayo) joey are so nice plus roksan is the best...my best purchase ever....
audioworld knows what to distribute here in the philippines. the best gears from the best people in the "audioworld"....
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Nov 28, 2010 at 12:28 PM
Meron sir. I was talking to butch earlier and was planning to go sa SGT after the hifi show - kaso gusto daw ni butch na nandun sya habang audi ko, kaya next weekend nalang cguro.

btw, sir Luther - this is an excerpt I found from blu-ray.forum:


When I went to the store I knew the RX was out and I knew I was going to try and get the lowest price I could for the RS series, but when I heard the RS compared to the RX, I had to get the RX without a doubt.

What I was thinking before I heard the speakers is mainly the two questions 4x12 asked and I normally don't need the latest and wanted to save some money.

The funny thing too, I didn't get the RX6 or RX8, I ended up with the RX2's for my fronts

I bought mine mainly for movies(90/10), I don't listen to music that much at home. I think the RX2's are new, because they didn't have RS2 before. The RX2's have an 8in woofer compared to the rest of the set with a 6in woofer.

I ended up getting:
(2) RX2's
(1) RX Center
(4) RXFX - Plan to Di-pole

I went back and forth with the idea of just getting the RSFX for surrounds and saving some money, but I really love how the RXFX look and ended up getting those.


Sarge, baka pwedeng pasabay ako kila Butch next weekend. Very long overdue na yung dilemma ko sa 2 speakers na yan ;D

Similar case dun sa 2 nakausap ko, they had the chance to audition the RX6 & RX2 and they both ended up buying the RX2(the other one is a fellow member). Iba-iba talaga hit & miss ang response ng listener that's why we have to give each other respect, pareho naman MA yan afterall.

Pero ang hindi ko makalimutan yung 'fever' ni Peggy Lee sa RX2, Roksan K2 amp & cdp . . . up to now hindi ko ma-replicate yung extension & dynamics hahahaha. Nasa high powered amp talaga ang magic kahit sabihin na easy to drive ang speakers. Yung cdp din siguro pero IMO not sure kung ganun kalaki naitulong.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Nov 28, 2010 at 12:49 PM
The RX2 and the RX6

A few minutes drive from the HiFi show led me to the steps of The Home theater 1 (SGT) - to finally decipher the reviews Ive been reading on the net between the RX6/RX2 choices and to possibly answer a few issues of some members here.

Monitor Audio's trickling down of tech advancements from the gold line to the RX line is very commendable as the RX6 sounded "refined" and smooth. I really wouldnt call it "laid back" or warm - a bit clinical infact but not subdued. The one thing that I would probably want more - would be the bass. For a FS speaker, I would expect more.
The real ghost in the RX line is definitely the RX2 - just the first note of the song immediately made leaps & bounds over the RX6 - the RX2 sounded bigger, fuller and definitely had more bass. The physics of its 8" driver trounced whatever 6" bass driver that the RX6 had! Hands down, the RX2 is amazing!
Its funny, but it seems like the RX6 sounded more like a BS speaker, while the RX2 sounded like a FS :o
If I was shopping for a HT speaker - I'd definitely get the RX2 over the RX6........and save money!

This led me to believe why someone here could have a problem with the RX6 being a tad bright, because it was never the case with the RX2 with having the same tweeter. I guess the 8" driver of the RX2 was a better match for its tweeter than the 6" woofer (plus bigger enclosure) had in the RX6.
As subjectively goes, please take what I wrote above with a grain of salt as this is only my opinion - its just individual preference.


@brader Tirso - if memory serves in recalling how I heard Jazzy Jake's RS6 a few years back then I could understand your analogy (barrio/city). Compared to the new RX6, the RS6 seems more dynamic & livelier which is your preference ;) Maybe you should look into the RX8 instead? ;D
Nonetheless, MA's path in taking the RX6 is similar to the sonics of those hi-end speaker brands that I heard in today's hifi show - the only difference in those hi-ends is that they come in bigger packages and bigger price tags ;D 


Nyak! natuloy ka pala kahapon sarge hahahaha suri delayed reaction ako pls. disregard my previous post. But nonetheless, your observations on the 2 speakers validates the 2 RX2 owners I mentioned above. Saktong-sakto parang pareho kayong 3 ng tenga. Thanks for the comparo.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 28, 2010 at 01:05 PM
Nyak! natuloy ka pala kahapon sarge hahahaha suri delayed reaction ako pls. disregard my previous post. But nonetheless, your observations on the 2 speakers validates the 2 RX2 owners I mentioned above. Saktong-sakto parang pareho kayong 3 ng tenga. Thanks for the comparo.

Are you still contemplating on going RX6?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Nov 28, 2010 at 01:19 PM
Are you still contemplating on going RX6?

medyo nabawasan na talaga brad pip, si sarge na nag-review eh but I'm still open for auditioning the 2 side by side . . . bat ba kase sa ibaba naka-display yung rx6 nung andun tayo sa audioworld eh hahahahah Hirap pa nito meron 1 nadagdag sa list but I'm shifting my priorities now fr. speakers to a more powerful amp.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 28, 2010 at 01:35 PM
medyo nabawasan na talaga brad pip, si sarge na nag-review eh but I'm still open for auditioning the 2 side by side . . . bat ba kase sa ibaba naka-display yung rx6 nung andun tayo sa audioworld eh hahahahah Hirap pa nito meron 1 nadagdag sa list but I'm shifting my priorities now fr. speakers to a more powerful amp.

while we have different mindsets on the RX series versus RS, wiht the size of your room and the constraint you have with the huge rack laid out in the middle, the RX2 would still be the best option for now in my opinion, besides you have fallen inlove wiht the RX 2 the first time you heard it so much so that listening to the RX6 totally got out of the equation.

the cost difference from RX2 to RX6 is significant enough to get you to your new plan, I am also contemplating on finding a more powerful amp but perhaps when im done with the new HT room. If there is a need to get one, I will definitely go the EMOTIVA way but only after I listen to the new project of jojod818, monoblocks that he will create for his soon to be launched HT project ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macdon on Nov 28, 2010 at 02:18 PM
Sarge, baka pwedeng pasabay ako kila Butch next weekend. Very long overdue na yung dilemma ko sa 2 speakers na yan ;D

Similar case dun sa 2 nakausap ko, they had the chance to audition the RX6 & RX2 and they both ended up buying the RX2(the other one is a fellow member). Iba-iba talaga hit & miss ang response ng listener that's why we have to give each other respect, pareho naman MA yan afterall.

Pero ang hindi ko makalimutan yung 'fever' ni Peggy Lee sa RX2, Roksan K2 amp & cdp . . . up to now hindi ko ma-replicate yung extension & dynamics hahahaha. Nasa high powered amp talaga ang magic kahit sabihin na easy to drive ang speakers. Yung cdp din siguro pero IMO not sure kung ganun kalaki naitulong.

Nyak! natuloy ka pala kahapon sarge hahahaha suri delayed reaction ako pls. disregard my previous post. But nonetheless, your observations on the 2 speakers validates the 2 RX2 owners I mentioned above. Saktong-sakto parang pareho kayong 3 ng tenga. Thanks for the comparo.

Yes sir, natuloy din - after paying the #@%*! 360 parking fee sa Mandarin, talagang susulitin ko na byahe ko sa makati :D buti nalang medyo natapos si Butch ng maaga sa errands nya kaya naka singgit din ako before going home.

You're right - I forgot to mention in my previous post that a good poweramp would probably be the best bet in extracting the qualities of the RX6 - of course, good source equipment and cables wouldnt hurt either.
Naturally, if you use these same components to the RX2 - then it'll make it better as well.
AVR lang kami last night, which I felt did not justify the properties of the MA RX series - but the change alone between both were huge na.
My son who was with me last night even commented - parang balktad yung tunog ng dalawa ah ::) Ako naman, napa tingin nalang kay butch & blurted - niloloko ba tayo ni MA?  :D ;D Natatawa nalang si Butch eh.
Even while I was still in the hifi show talking with Joey & Che about MA in general, when I mentioned the RX2, biglang lumaki nalang yung mga mata nila at napa ngiti rin. Parang may alam sila but just told me - sir, audition nyo nalang muna.
Kaya pala gusto ni Butch na present sya pag mag audi ako - and when the audition was over, sabi nya "mahirap kasi i-explain sa inyo over the phone at hindi kayo maniniwala sa akin. Mabuti na at ma-experience nyo at kayo na mismo ang magsabi"
Nothing beats the value of auditioning talaga - now I fully understand the reviews I've seen thru the net as well as the other comments shared here by those who have experienced the RX2 ;)

@Luther - are you looking at MA for HT or Audio?
Ako kasi my mindset is in HT - so Im not as critical as if Im shopping for audio speakers.


Speaking of HT, I noticed also last night that the RX center might be a tad bright and parang somehow its 2-6" drivers still isnt a match for the RX2's 8" woofer. Parang mas bagay si RXcenter for the RX6 in tonality.
Im now in a quandary if its still ok to use the RXcenter along with the RX2 - or if a single unit of RX2 used as a center speaker would be better kaya?
Dun sa mga may RX2 - baka naman pwede nyo i-try as center si RX2 and just comment :) Maraming salamat po ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Nov 28, 2010 at 03:09 PM
Oo nga eh, pahirapan sa parking under construction na kasi yung open car park sa tapat along Paseo st. kaya pagka-sabi ng attendant na last slot na sugod pinasok ko na din kahit mahal. ;D

@Luther - are you looking at MA for HT or Audio?
Ako kasi my mindset is in HT - so Im not as critical as if Im shopping for audio speakers.

Although I am basically 60-HT & 40-audio  ;D ang mindset ko dati sarge is for audio talaga, kasi I believe whatever is good in audio must be equally good in HT. I don't like it overly warm, iniiwasan ko din mga speakers na harsh & bright sounding para hindi sana masakit sa tenga pag heavy action scenes or gun battles cos I want it loud when I watch movies(around -15 to -10db sa Onkyo705) so, kahit 2-3 action movies in a row intact pa din ang ear drum ko, hindi fatiguing. ;D

Speaking of HT, I noticed also last night that the RX center might be a tad bright and parang somehow its 2-6" drivers still isnt a match for the RX2's 8" woofer. Parang mas bagay si RXcenter for the RX6 in tonality.
Im now in a quandary if its still ok to use the RXcenter along with the RX2 - or if a single unit of RX2 used as a center speaker would be better kaya?
Dun sa mga may RX2 - baka naman pwede nyo i-try as center si RX2 and just comment :) Maraming salamat po ;)
Nasubukan ko ito sir, ok din naman kasi yung LCR set at 0db (a/vr's Level Calib.) is a bit thin sounding. But personally I prefer kung +6 or +8 hotter ang settings ng LCR . . . mas ok pa tignan ang setup aesthetically.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macdon on Nov 28, 2010 at 04:28 PM
Nasubukan ko ito sir, ok din naman kasi yung LCR set at 0db (a/vr's Level Calib.) is a bit thin sounding. But personally I prefer kung +6 or +8 hotter ang settings ng LCR . . . mas ok pa tignan ang setup aesthetically.

So are you recommending the RX2 as center or ok na si RXCenter? Sensya na sir, medyo hindi ko na-gets eh.


Although I am basically 60-HT & 40-audio  ;D ang mindset ko dati sarge is for audio talaga, kasi I believe whatever is good in audio must be equally good in HT. I don't like it overly warm, iniiwasan ko din mga speakers na harsh & bright sounding para hindi sana masakit sa tenga pag heavy action scenes or gun battles cos I want it loud when I watch movies(around -15 to -10db sa Onkyo705) so, kahit 2-3 action movies in a row intact pa din ang ear drum ko, hindi fatiguing. ;D

+1 sir ;) Kung oks na sa audio, oks na lalo for HT. In my case, I have a separate audio setup from HT, so 2 considerations ako when shopping for speakers.
Pareho tayo ng hilig when it comes to HT watching - not warm & definitely not harsh/brite. Neutral but with punch! ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Nov 28, 2010 at 04:39 PM
So are you recommending the RX2 as center or ok na si RXCenter? Sensya na sir, medyo hindi ko na-gets eh.
RXcenter kung ako sir . . . i-set lang ng +6 hotter than left and right channels ok na ako.

Lets say 0db ang left and right channel sa Level calibration ng a/vr, set ko lang ng 6db yung sa center(LCR).

Tried testing it again. Halos pareho lang talaga pagdating sa dialogue, hindi ko na marinig difference (80Hz cutoff ng center) pero pagdating sa mid-low freqs. mas mataba ang RX2 bookshelf. Overall, mas ok ng konti ang RX2 bookshelf as center but I will not trade that slight improvement over the extra money I will shell out for the extra pair. Tho' pwede din naman gawin Rear Center yung isa pang bookshelf, mas prefered ko pa din yung LCR as center. :)

For testing, ang ginawa ko tinanggal ko cables ng RX2 L & R speakers para center lang marinig, I chose a dialogue intensive scene w/ almost no effect para hindi gumana ang surround and left the RX2 center running for 1min. Paused the player, took off the Center cable and put it in one of the bookshelves(in this case the left speaker) then, played the same scene. Tama ba sarge? ;D
or bisitahin mo dito sir pag may time ka, send ko syo map papunta dito.  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macdon on Nov 28, 2010 at 06:48 PM
RXcenter kung ako sir . . . i-set lang ng +6 hotter than left and right channels ok na ako.

Lets say 0db ang left and right channel sa Level calibration ng a/vr, set ko lang ng 6db yung sa center(LCR).

Tried testing it again. Halos pareho lang talaga pagdating sa dialogue, hindi ko na marinig difference (80Hz cutoff ng center) pero pagdating sa mid-low freqs. mas mataba ang RX2 bookshelf. Overall, mas ok ng konti ang RX2 bookshelf as center but I will not trade that slight improvement over the extra money I will shell out for the extra pair. Tho' pwede din naman gawin Rear Center yung isa pang bookshelf, mas prefered ko pa din yung LCR as center. :)

For testing, ang ginawa ko tinanggal ko cables ng RX2 L & R speakers para center lang marinig, I chose a dialogue intensive scene w/ almost no effect para hindi gumana ang surround and left the RX2 center running for 1min. Paused the player, took off the Center cable and put it in one of the bookshelves(in this case the left speaker) then, played the same scene. Tama ba sarge? ;D
or bisitahin mo dito sir pag may time ka, send ko syo map papunta dito.  ;)

Thank you sir! ;D Lubos puso akong nagpapasalamat sa inyo ;)
Im relieved to find that out.......and certainly using the RXcenter will save us money as opposed to buying another RX2 set...even with a surround back option.

So now that we've covered the LCR - what surrounds are you using? RX1, RXFX, RSFX, etc?
Im kinda intrigue in using a true dedicated surround speaker as I've never had a monopole/dipole speaker before. Malaki ba diff in having that kind of surround speaker?

I'd be honored to visit your place. PM sent ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 28, 2010 at 07:27 PM
Thank you sir! ;D Lubos puso akong nagpapasalamat sa inyo ;)
Im relieved to find that out.......and certainly using the RXcenter will save us money as opposed to buying another RX2 set...even with a surround back option.

So now that we've covered the LCR - what surrounds are you using? RX1, RXFX, RSFX, etc?
Im kinda intrigue in using a true dedicated surround speaker as I've never had a monopole/dipole speaker before. Malaki ba diff in having that kind of surround speaker?

I'd be honored to visit your place. PM sent ;D

sisingit ako ng konti dito kagawad mac, ako nag set up ng gamit no xyobub and isa sa mga distinct na napansin ko agad yung surrround, ibang klase ang dating, censya na at di ko ma describe sa perspektibong teknikal pero when i played the same DTS sampler im very familiar with sa set up nya using the RSFX, dang ibang animal ang tunog nya, di na lang sya basta tunog na narinig mo sa likod but tunog na mas detalyado at malinis, its one of my wishlist. problem na lang wala ng makukuhang RSFX ngayon but kung kukuha ka ng RX series, the surround should be RX series too. RXFX yata is 34K when we aksed before sa Audioworld. Try checking out by actually listening, baka mas maganda ang BXFX or BRFX as surround kesa RX1, If Im not  mistaken another pdvd meber who uses RS6 RSLCR uses BRFX as surround
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macdon on Nov 28, 2010 at 08:36 PM
RXFX yata is 34K when we aksed before sa Audioworld. Try checking out by actually listening, baka mas maganda ang BXFX or BRFX as surround kesa RX1, If Im not  mistaken another pdvd meber who uses RS6 RSLCR uses BRFX as surround

ang mahal naman ng quote nila sa iyo! hahahahahaha :D ;D
Pero, magandang idea yung suggestion mo to try diff _ _FX sa MA ;)

Tip: always maintain a good relationship with your AV dealer :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 28, 2010 at 09:07 PM
ang mahal naman ng quote nila sa iyo! hahahahahaha :D ;D
Pero, magandang idea yung suggestion mo to try diff _ _FX sa MA ;)

Tip: always maintain a good relationship with your AV dealer :D

it was my firts time to go there then kagawad mac, its a different sotry now ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macdon on Nov 28, 2010 at 09:26 PM
it was my firts time to go there then kagawad mac, its a different sotry now ;D

Audioworld is composed of good people - you're in very good hands brader ;D

bukas mo naba sisilipin si mona? Text mo ko kaagad ha ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 28, 2010 at 09:43 PM
Audioworld is composed of good people - you're in very good hands brader ;D

bukas mo naba sisilipin si mona? Text mo ko kaagad ha ;D


yes kagawad bago mag bukas eh dun na ako, sa baba ko test para two channel stereo lang at ng madali ma assess. text kita pag binitbit ko na, mag dala na ako ng bala para kung magustuhan putok na agad ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macdon on Nov 28, 2010 at 09:48 PM
yes kagawad bago mag bukas eh dun na ako, sa baba ko test para two channel stereo lang at ng madali ma assess. text kita pag binitbit ko na, mag dala na ako ng bala para kung magustuhan putok na agad ;D

ayos! ;D Happy for your brader T ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 28, 2010 at 10:13 PM
ayos! ;D Happy for your brader T ;)

salamat kagawad sana eh naayon sa ating pnag lasa at ng di na mag patumpik tumpik pa ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Nov 29, 2010 at 10:12 AM
Thank you sir! ;D Lubos puso akong nagpapasalamat sa inyo ;)
Im relieved to find that out.......and certainly using the RXcenter will save us money as opposed to buying another RX2 set...even with a surround back option.

So now that we've covered the LCR - what surrounds are you using? RX1, RXFX, RSFX, etc?
Im kinda intrigue in using a true dedicated surround speaker as I've never had a monopole/dipole speaker before. Malaki ba diff in having that kind of surround speaker?

I'd be honored to visit your place. PM sent ;D

BR2 lang surrounds ko sarge. Hindi ko pa na-compare ng side by side ang direct-radiating vs. dipole as surrounds. Medyo nawala din focus ko sa surround kasi marami din issues na pwede i-tackle & experiment like the one you mentioned or bipole vs. dipole or direct surround in 5.1 vs 7.1 or bipole/dipole vs. 7.1 . . . heheh kulang pa ko sa knowledge. Pero yung post ni brad pip above at least gave us an idea what we can expect if we opt to use a dipole speaker as our surround and maybe others can share their experiences w/ mono vs. dipole.

Pm replied.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Nov 29, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Hirap pa nito meron 1 nadagdag sa list but I'm shifting my priorities now fr. speakers to a more powerful amp.

Ayan nilakihan ko at di ko mabasa. Wahahaha! Kelan ang amp-hunting Master Luther? :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 29, 2010 at 02:11 PM
salamat kagawad sana eh naayon sa ating pnag lasa at ng di na mag patumpik tumpik pa ;D ;D ;D

As usual superb and excellent customer service from Jason and Che of Audioworld.

Just came from the store to pick up a WaLnut colored RS6. Hooked them up as soon as I arrived at the house and did some test mainly on two channel stereo listening. Not much of a technical guy when it comes to impressions of new speakers but all I can say is that the reviews I was able to read about the RS6 were all true based on how I am hearing them now. I hit the jackpot once again, thanks to the effort of Che to land me a very good deal.

Kagawad mac and brader Cal, thank for the insights and encouragements ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 29, 2010 at 02:16 PM
BR2 lang surrounds ko sarge. Hindi ko pa na-compare ng side by side ang direct-radiating vs. dipole as surrounds. Medyo nawala din focus ko sa surround kasi marami din issues na pwede i-tackle & experiment like the one you mentioned or bipole vs. dipole or direct surround in 5.1 vs 7.1 or bipole/dipole vs. 7.1 . . . heheh kulang pa ko sa knowledge. Pero yung post ni brad pip above at least gave us an idea what we can expect if we opt to use a dipole speaker as our surround and maybe others can share their experiences w/ mono vs. dipole.

Pm replied.

based on my listening experience, the dipole config is the best I have heard, the wharfe 9dfs is dipole and though its just a wharfe, Im very happy with it. Nothing beats the surround sound experience using the RSFX again just based on how I have heard them. Putting htem on the side using dipole config provides the best impact. This was validated by Jason earlier when we were talking about this ealier at Audioworld. But the again, different folks different strokes so it maybe a different impression for other people.

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Nov 29, 2010 at 05:09 PM
Congrats Master Tirso! Humakot ka na naman pala sir.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 29, 2010 at 06:18 PM
Congrats Master Tirso! Humakot ka na naman pala sir.  :)

salamat sir ivan naka tsamba lang ulit ng magandang deal, malaking bagay yung napanalunan ko sa excnage gift, nabenta ko agad kaya nakuha ito, swerte lang din at kahit second hand parang bago pa din naman ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macdon on Nov 29, 2010 at 08:30 PM
Worth it, diba?  :D ;D

Happy to hear that things are really going your way brader T ;)

Im sure you're gunning for the RSFX as surrounds, so goodluck in selling those RS1s :)
Sure ka hindi ka mag 7.1 or 9.1? Ayy mali ata ako -  .2 pala :D Its SVS or nothing!  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 29, 2010 at 08:41 PM
Worth it, diba?  :D ;D

Happy to hear that things are really going your way brader T ;)

Im sure you're gunning for the RSFX as surrounds, so goodluck in selling those RS1s :)
Sure ka hindi ka mag 7.1 or 9.1? Ayy mali ata ako -  .2 pala :D Its SVS or nothing!  ;D

pretty much kagawad.

wouldnt go to 7.1 kagawad hardly matters to me when using a surround back if your using a dipole speaker already. Im just using a 9DFS currently and yet im very happy with it, what more if i get the RSFX, mounted on the side walls configured dipole, only thing that needs to be done is line up on that lotto store ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Nov 29, 2010 at 08:57 PM
based on my listening experience, the dipole config is the best I have heard, the wharfe 9dfs is dipole and though its just a wharfe, Im very happy with it. Nothing beats the surround sound experience using the RSFX again just based on how I have heard them. Putting htem on the side using dipole config provides the best impact. This was validated by Jason earlier when we were talking about this ealier at Audioworld. But the again, different folks different strokes so it maybe a different impression for other people.

Congrats master HTirso!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 29, 2010 at 09:23 PM
Congrats master HTirso!

wala pa pipila pa ako sa lotto para makauha ng RSFX ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Dec 02, 2010 at 05:24 PM
Ayan nilakihan ko at di ko mabasa. Wahahaha! Kelan ang amp-hunting Master Luther? :D

langya nayare mo na naman ako dun master idol heheheh . . . niliitan na nga po eh ;D


As usual superb and excellent customer service from Jason and Che of Audioworld.

Just came from the store to pick up a WaLnut colored RS6. Hooked them up as soon as I arrived at the house and did some test mainly on two channel stereo listening. Not much of a technical guy when it comes to impressions of new speakers but all I can say is that the reviews I was able to read about the RS6 were all true based on how I am hearing them now. I hit the jackpot once again, thanks to the effort of Che to land me a very good deal.

Kagawad mac and brader Cal, thank for the insights and encouragements ;)

Very nice bro, MA ol d way talaga! Kahit na mag-upgrade MA pa din. Congrats.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Dec 02, 2010 at 07:02 PM
langya nayare mo na naman ako dun master idol heheheh . . . niliitan na nga po eh ;D


Very nice bro, MA ol d way talaga! Kahit na mag-upgrade MA pa din. Congrats.

yes sir loyalist ng MA, was actually poised to get a Paradigm Monitor 9 and CC290 but held back at the last minute iba talaga ang MA e itsura at performance gusto ko talaga.

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Dec 03, 2010 at 12:54 AM
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Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: fattyacid on Dec 03, 2010 at 09:11 AM
So where is this beauty available?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Dec 03, 2010 at 06:45 PM
So where is this beauty available?

SGT's Home Theater in Makati

Audioworld in Banawe Q.C.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cianzepol on Dec 10, 2010 at 11:51 AM
WHAT HI-FI Awards 2010 is out!

PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: Monitor Audio Bronze BX2 | Best stereo speakers £150-£300

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magkano po ganito paps?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mattmatt on Dec 12, 2010 at 07:22 PM
magkano sir ung srp ng monitor audio silver RX6? pati ung matching center speaker niya? ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Dec 12, 2010 at 07:43 PM
magkano sir ung srp ng monitor audio silver RX6? pati ung matching center speaker niya? ;D

around 55K po yata ang RX6 yung center mga 24K po
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: macdon on Dec 12, 2010 at 07:51 PM
around 55K po yata ang RX6 yung center mga 24K po

Grabe, ang mahal pala nyan......tsk tsk :o
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Dec 12, 2010 at 07:52 PM
Grabe, ang mahal pala nyan......tsk tsk :o

parang srp naman yata yung natandaan ko eh baka mas mababa pa dyan

kaya ayaw ko nyan hehehehehe di kaya ng powers
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cianzepol on Dec 12, 2010 at 10:00 PM
saan pwede audition ng monitor audio bx2 paps?

magkano kaya mga ganito?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Dec 12, 2010 at 10:04 PM
saan pwede audition ng monitor audio bx2 paps?

magkano kaya mga ganito?

audioworld thats in banaue quezon city BX2 baka around 15K yan
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cianzepol on Dec 13, 2010 at 07:32 AM
audioworld thats in banaue quezon city BX2 baka around 15K yan




may number po kayo nila paps?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Dec 15, 2010 at 12:32 PM

may number po kayo nila paps?

Ito sir thread ng Audioworld:

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,31712.0.html (http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,31712.0.html)

. . . buti na lang andyan si brader tirso taga-follow up ng mga sagot. Tenks!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Dec 15, 2010 at 05:27 PM
Ito sir thread ng Audioworld:

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,31712.0.html (http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,31712.0.html)

. . . buti na lang andyan si brader tirso taga-follow up ng mga sagot. Tenks!

are yuo back brader??
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Dec 16, 2010 at 12:17 PM
yes brader kahapon pa . . . ang bibilis ng mga tao dun sa 'xplace'. Sold na mga inabangan ko :( Salamats pala for lending me your account.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ayosbathere on Dec 24, 2010 at 07:23 AM
Congrats!!!

PRODUCT OF THE YEAR, MA BX2 http://awards.whathifi.com/winners/stereo-speakers-and-subwoofers/2010


Merry Christmas to ALL!!!!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cianzepol on Dec 24, 2010 at 11:34 PM
ganyan ba gamit mo pap?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: pa3ck608 on Dec 28, 2010 at 12:42 PM
saan pwede audition ng monitor audio bx2 paps?

magkano kaya mga ganito?

1st quarter of 2011 pa yta dating ng bx2 sa audioworld. 16k daw sa cash bro.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Valiente on Dec 28, 2010 at 01:04 PM
1st quarter of 2011 pa yta dating ng bx2 sa audioworld. 16k daw sa cash bro.

Anybody have heard this speakers already? ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: powershot on Jan 03, 2011 at 09:33 PM
hindi ko na mahintay yung bx series kaya I bought BR1 na kanina. I'm very impressed with this little speaker. I compared it side by side with paradigm atom monitor, psb b5, wharfedale 10.1. balance talaga yung tunog ng MA.  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Jan 03, 2011 at 10:00 PM
hindi ko na mahintay yung bx series kaya I bought BR1 na kanina. I'm very impressed with this little speaker. I compared it side by side with paradigm atom monitor, psb b5, wharfedale 10.1. balance talaga yung tunog ng MA.  :D

nice catch congrats ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: powershot on Jan 05, 2011 at 01:08 PM
thanks sir.  :)

anyone selling BR2 and BR center?  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Jan 06, 2011 at 11:05 PM
hindi ko na mahintay yung bx series kaya I bought BR1 na kanina. I'm very impressed with this little speaker. I compared it side by side with paradigm atom monitor, psb b5, wharfedale 10.1. balance talaga yung tunog ng MA.  :D

Congrats sir!

thanks sir.  :)
anyone selling BR2 and BR center?  ;D
. . . another 'MA all d way' in progress.  PM replied.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bekoy on Jan 15, 2011 at 03:45 AM
hi guys! could anyone recommend a MA bookshelf for pure audio and their prices? ill be paring it with baby g thanks! ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Gabbby on Jan 15, 2011 at 08:41 AM
pag brand new i suggest you audition the RX2. If you want, just bring you baby g to audioworld and audition there nalang :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bekoy on Jan 15, 2011 at 09:16 AM
ok thanks sir! ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Jan 15, 2011 at 11:57 AM
hi guys! could anyone recommend a MA bookshelf for pure audio and their prices? ill be paring it with baby g thanks! ;D

Try BX2 or BR2, they would probably be closer to the baby g B2 combination

i was able to try baby g with RX2 and it also liked the sound of it

but the best for me baby g with RS1
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bekoy on Jan 15, 2011 at 12:36 PM
I called sir audioworld wala na daw BR2. they will be selling na BX2. by february and dating. mejo expensive na yta sir yung rs1 hehe ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ǝʞɐɾ ʎzzɐɾ on Jan 15, 2011 at 01:00 PM
I called sir audioworld wala na daw BR2. they will be selling na BX2. by february and dating. mejo expensive na yta sir yung rs1 hehe ;D

wala na ata kasing RS1 sir.  this is an old model.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Jan 16, 2011 at 10:41 AM
question mga sirs

what will happen if i plug the rear ports of my RS6 and RSLCR, whats the effct on the SQ.

TIA for all responses.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Jan 16, 2011 at 12:00 PM
question mga sirs

what will happen if i plug the rear ports of my RS6 and RSLCR, whats the effct on the SQ.

TIA for all responses.

Bass might overwhelm your listening area....MA's are known to be heavy-handed in lows that's why they recommend a 1m distance from the walls :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Jan 16, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Bass might overwhelm your listening area....MA's are known to be heavy-handed in lows that's why they're recommend a 1m distance from the walls :)

thanks brader s2n ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Jan 16, 2011 at 12:25 PM
thanks brader s2n ;)

If you can manage to position your MA's in open with a 1 meter distance from the walls, then it's okay to remove the port plugs as they called it and it will result to a wider soundstage.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mattmatt on Jan 16, 2011 at 05:36 PM
As usual superb and excellent customer service from Jason and Che of Audioworld.

Just came from the store to pick up a WaLnut colored RS6. Hooked them up as soon as I arrived at the house and did some test mainly on two channel stereo listening. Not much of a technical guy when it comes to impressions of new speakers but all I can say is that the reviews I was able to read about the RS6 were all true based on how I am hearing them now. I hit the jackpot once again, thanks to the effort of Che to land me a very good deal.

Kagawad mac and brader Cal, thank for the insights and encouragements ;)
Totally agree
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: aepaguinaldo on Jan 24, 2011 at 09:05 PM
Hello..I'm looking for Monitor audio BR1/B1 for pure audio listening...just wanted to check for your reviews or experience with it...BR2/B2 may also be considered...has anybody tried it with Cambridge Audio or NAD? thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Jan 24, 2011 at 09:26 PM
Hello..I'm looking for Monitor audio BR1/B1 for pure audio listening...just wanted to check for your reviews or experience with it...BR2/B2 may also be considered...has anybody tried it with Cambridge Audio or NAD? thanks in advance.
its a bad mix for Cambridge audio. with nad, you can try.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: aepaguinaldo on Jan 25, 2011 at 04:50 AM
Hi. What was your experience with the MA + Cambridge Audio..your input would help..thanks.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Jan 25, 2011 at 10:59 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.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: debbie on Jan 25, 2011 at 11:47 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.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Gabbby on Jan 25, 2011 at 12:22 PM
i personally like the Roksan Kandy k2 paired with RX2's
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: aepaguinaldo on Jan 25, 2011 at 06:06 PM
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?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Jan 26, 2011 at 12:15 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 :) :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Jan 26, 2011 at 01:57 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.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: aepaguinaldo on Jan 26, 2011 at 05:47 PM
Thanks for your replies..highly appreciated.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: buratsi on Jan 26, 2011 at 11:08 PM
what MA floorstander model pwede pang 7.1 home theater setup   
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Jan 26, 2011 at 11:23 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
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: buratsi on Jan 27, 2011 at 06:38 AM
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)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Jan 27, 2011 at 08:25 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
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Jan 27, 2011 at 11:58 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.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vaportrail on Jan 27, 2011 at 03:52 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
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: debbie on Jan 27, 2011 at 03:59 PM

MA matches very well with Musical Fidelity amps

Exactly, specially with the MF older models...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: 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   
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: i_dr 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?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Mar 21, 2011 at 05:31 AM
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. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Mar 21, 2011 at 05:38 AM
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 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Mar 21, 2011 at 05:43 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. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Mar 21, 2011 at 05:56 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 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: aepaguinaldo on Mar 25, 2011 at 05:06 AM
Hi. Has anyone been able to listen to Bx2 already?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio BX series
Post by: 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
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Mar 26, 2011 at 06:50 PM
magkano ba rx6 shipped to kuwait?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Mar 29, 2011 at 07:15 AM
magkano ba rx6 shipped to kuwait?

Check with Tones & Colours (authorized distributor of MA) in UAE and KSA.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Mar 29, 2011 at 06:51 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.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Mar 30, 2011 at 07:35 AM
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.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio BX series
Post by: TonyC on Apr 06, 2011 at 02:24 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 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio BX series
Post by: pa3ck608 on Apr 08, 2011 at 11:32 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. ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Apr 09, 2011 at 08:39 AM
srp is 18k something. thanks to jason of audioworld for letting us listen to these gorgeous speakers. ;)

Yun o, hahakot na. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: pa3ck608 on Apr 09, 2011 at 09:57 AM
Yun o, hahakot na. :)

ssh...hindi ako master, si borix ang hahakot :-X
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Bravesfan on Apr 13, 2011 at 07:27 PM
Any review/feedback from MA BX2 owners? Are these considered bright speakers? Haven't had the chance to audition lately but I am planning to pair this with HK3490 (120W). Thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Ibosotts on Apr 21, 2011 at 08:31 AM
Bagay ba ang monitor audio sa marantz pm 80
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Apr 21, 2011 at 01:12 PM
Bagay ba ang monitor audio sa marantz pm 80

yes. i had the s2 several years ago and it worked well with my then amp, a marantz pm80.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edwin on Apr 22, 2011 at 04:28 PM
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/hendrix142002/P1040225.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/hendrix142002/P1040227.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/hendrix142002/P1040230.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/hendrix142002/P1040231.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Ibosotts on Apr 22, 2011 at 04:33 PM
yes. i had the s2 several years ago and it worked well with my then amp, a marantz pm80.

thank you sir
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edwin on Apr 22, 2011 at 04:44 PM
My former Monitor Audio

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/hendrix142002/P1030570-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Apr 22, 2011 at 06:12 PM
My former Monitor Audio

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/hendrix142002/P1030570-1.jpg)

hey edwin, those are really nice. what model are / were they ?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Apr 22, 2011 at 07:46 PM
Any review/feedback from MA BX2 owners? Are these considered bright speakers? Haven't had the chance to audition lately but I am planning to pair this with HK3490 (120W). Thanks

I have not heard any MA with HK gear, though some people seem to have successful pairings. Ask Marc if he can source the MAs, so that you can hear them with HKs.

Audioworld likes pairing MA speakers with Yamaha gear, to good success. 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edwin on Apr 22, 2011 at 08:52 PM
hey edwin, those are really nice. what model are / were they ?
These are the monitor audio pmc 1
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sientobente on Apr 28, 2011 at 04:48 PM
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/hendrix142002/P1040230.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/hendrix142002/P1040231.jpg)

wow mundorf caps!  :)

sir edwin was this modified or this is how your MAs were built? those caps have a reputation of sounding warm and smooth, is it true on your bookshelves? thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edwin on Apr 28, 2011 at 05:07 PM
wow mundorf caps!  :)

sir edwin was this modified or this is how your MAs were built? those caps have a reputation of sounding warm and smooth, is it true on your bookshelves? thanks

These MAs are not mine but from my collegue. I had helped him modified it with mundorfs.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Apr 29, 2011 at 03:03 AM
i'm thinking of getting either bx5 and bx lcr or rx2 and rx lcr for my ht setup. my denon has a speaker a / b setting so i have my dali on speaker b for audio.

what do you guys think ? just for ht..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: avshop on May 03, 2011 at 07:15 PM
Monitor audio bx and rx series now available for audition. :)

MLY ENTERPRISES. unit 303 Amaremca bldg. 107a kalayaan avenue, diliman, quezon city. :)

You can reach me at 0917-3273083 or 216-1948. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on May 04, 2011 at 02:14 PM
The BX series surprised me today. I found them a lot better than the BR series.

The BX2 had an obvious dip in the mids, but it was very listenable, pleasant and detailed. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jaoman on May 04, 2011 at 03:57 PM
hi to all!

first time ko mag post dito but have been reading a lot of threads especially this one dahil about MA. based in taiwan ako but dito ako bibili ng speakers dahil sa price difference. currently auditioning silver series. stuck between rx2 and rx6. i've auditioned several brands in taiwan like dali, MS,acoustic energy, polk audio, heco, wharfedale, focal jmlab, avanz, psb, castle, b&w, kef to name a few. but nagustuhan ko sound ng MA. bronze series lng initially kaso na audition ko silver..... and the rest is history. although yung iba syempre influenced by price din. dadalhin ko ulit misis to finalize decision. any inputs? anyway i know na its up to my ears to decide.

just wanted to say thanks to sir jason at ma'am she of audio world in banawe. very helpful and nice sila. honest suggestions with no forced opinions. genuine ang pagtulong.

jao ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on May 04, 2011 at 06:10 PM
Bro,
if you liked the sound of MA over all the rest youve listened to, i guess the choice is clear :)
of course my opinion would be biased as i myself is an MA fanatic after having been through so many others whether in audition or as my own.
goodluck, and enjoy the hobby.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: avshop on May 04, 2011 at 06:16 PM
We have the Ma bx1, bx2 and rx2 available for audition. Come by the shop and compare them with Polk, infinity, Klipsch and B&w. :)

MLY ENTERPRISES. Unit 303 Amaremca bldg. 107a kalayaan avenue, diliman, quezon city. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on May 04, 2011 at 06:25 PM
hi to all!

first time ko mag post dito but have been reading a lot of threads especially this one dahil about MA. based in taiwan ako but dito ako bibili ng speakers dahil sa price difference. currently auditioning silver series. stuck between rx2 and rx6. i've auditioned several brands in taiwan like dali, MS,acoustic energy, polk audio, heco, wharfedale, focal jmlab, avanz, psb, castle, b&w, kef to name a few. but nagustuhan ko sound ng MA. bronze series lng initially kaso na audition ko silver..... and the rest is history. although yung iba syempre influenced by price din. dadalhin ko ulit misis to finalize decision. any inputs? anyway i know na its up to my ears to decide.

just wanted to say thanks to sir jason at ma'am she of audio world in banawe. very helpful and nice sila. honest suggestions with no forced opinions. genuine ang pagtulong.  jao ;D

should be very well be the deciding factor, che and jason have been living with the how MAs sound for the longest time and the fact that audioworld carries this and not many other brands speak for how well they believe in its sound quality,

i am using RS6 and RSLCR and is very happy with it. The only thing different about the RX series and RS is the HF side, to which i find the RX series on the warmer side already. I love dynamic sounding speaker thats why the RS suites me better but having said that, the RX series would always be a stunner in the SQ deparment, after all, its hard to find bnew RS as they have stopped prodcution already and was replaced by the RX series.

You getting either the RX2 or RX6 shoulD be a wise decision,if looks is not an issue, the RX2 has a bigger driver and can go lower than the RX6 and is cheaper than RX6, on the other hand, the RX6 has one more driver that adresses the mid range section better. There are other people who are in the opinion that RX2 does not match well with the RXLCR becasue of the difference in the size of the driver, 6.5 versus 7.5 but i dont hear anything wrong when i get to listen to this set in one of our members HT set up.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: pa3ck608 on May 04, 2011 at 06:26 PM
The BX series surprised me today. I found them a lot better than the BR series.

The BX2 had an obvious dip in the mids, but it was very listenable, pleasant and detailed. :)

pwede noh? the bx2 can give the A3 a run for its money. what amp do you think matches best with the bx?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on May 04, 2011 at 06:59 PM
should be very well be the deciding factor, che and jason have been living with the how MAs sound for the longest time and the fact that audioworld carries this and not many other brands speak for how well they believe in its sound quality,

i am using RS6 and RSLCR and is very happy with it. The only thing different about the RX series and RS is the HF side, to which i find the RX series on the warmer side already. I love dynamic sounding speaker thats why the RS suites me better but having said that, the RX series would always be a stunner in the SQ deparment, after all, its hard to find bnew RS as they have stopped prodcution already and was replaced by the RX series.

You getting either the RX2 or RX6 shoulD be a wise decision,if looks is not an issue, the RX2 has a bigger driver and can go lower than the RX6 and is cheaper than RX6, on the other hand, the RX6 has one more driver that adresses the mid range section better. There are other people who are in the opinion that RX2 does not match well with the RXLCR becasue of the difference in the size of the driver, 6.5 versus 7.5 but i dont hear anything wrong when i get to listen to this set in one of our members HT set up.

thanks for that bit of info. i also don't think it should be an issue and i hope it won't be an issue :).
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on May 04, 2011 at 09:22 PM
pwede noh? the bx2 can give the A3 a run for its money. what amp do you think matches best with the bx?

Avshop's Onkyo pair actually did well with it. The same gear didn't seem to do very well with the RX2 though (I've heard the RX2 sound quite a bit better with other components).
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on May 11, 2011 at 01:59 AM
I just got my RX6 yesterday and I could not stop myself from listening to them. I have thrown every high quality audio samples  that I could get my hands on at them and each time, the songs, which I've listened to for almost like, forever, seem to take my breath away the moment I hear them through the RX6.

Of course, I must say, the Marantz SR 7002 has also got something to do with it. Perhaps, so are the cables and the power cord. Did I mention I was bi-amping these bad boys?

I personally do not have any idea whether there would be any difference if I went a rung down, like, not choosing to bi-amp or using generic cables, because, I fear, I could find some flaws which I could not bear to accept.

Though I was a little bit "disappointed" at first to see that the cartons say the speakers were "Made in China", the moment I heard them sing, all my prejudices vanished. I don't care if they were made in China or where else as long as they take my breath away.

I agree that, yes, they seem a little bit warm compared to the RS6 but they are nonetheless incredibly detailed. they also seem to sound too clinical or too controlled. However, further research led me to discover that it was actually the Sr7002 who was causing the absence of dynamics in the samples. Nonetheless, they are one of the best speakers I've heard in a while and I could not want for more.

I am still in the break in period so I should expect some "more" improvement in time. Though the Low end seems to be technically sufficient by sonic criteria, I feel, perhaps psychologically, that there is something lacking: that the woofers could rip if I drove them too hard. So to simply say, I must get a subwoofer!

Now the itch seems to be taking a life of its own.

I actually have several bluray discs with DTS-MA audio and I don't want to play them unless I completed the whole 5.1 system.

I hate this itch but it's actually quite satisfying if you just kept on scratching it.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cls on May 11, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Where can i audition the bx series in Makati?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Conan on May 11, 2011 at 06:30 PM
Where can i audition the bx series in Makati?

Maybe Spectra since they carry Monitor Audio.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cls on May 11, 2011 at 06:35 PM
Maybe Spectra since they carry Monitor Audio.
Then let's go! ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Conan on May 11, 2011 at 06:59 PM
Then let's go! ;D

Friday?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cls on May 11, 2011 at 09:32 PM
Friday?
Will call Spectra tom.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: pa3ck608 on May 11, 2011 at 10:38 PM
Avshop's Onkyo pair actually did well with it. The same gear didn't seem to do very well with the RX2 though (I've heard the RX2 sound quite a bit better with other components).

i just listened to the rx2 a while ago and you are right master stagea, parang there is something missing when its paired with the onkyo a5vl and sacd, although the detail and wide soundstage are still very noticeable. hmm.. i wonder how it will sound to me if paired with the nad, marantz or the cambridge integrated amps.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: beginner on May 12, 2011 at 01:26 AM
i just listened to the rx2 a while ago and you are right master stagea, parang there is something missing when its paired with the onkyo pair, although the detail and wide soundstage are still very noticeable. hmm.. i wonder how it will sound to me if paired with the nad, marantz or the cambridge integrated amps.

The RX2, when paired with the Onkyos at Marc's, lacked the body and lustre in the mid and high freqs. The BX2 surprisingly paired well with the Onkyos though.

The best I have heard the RX2 with was with a yamaha receiver. I have also heard it pairs well with Marantz gears... and of course with Roksan.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on May 12, 2011 at 08:44 AM
i just listened to the rx2 a while ago and you are right master stagea, parang there is something missing when its paired with the onkyo pair, although the detail and wide soundstage are still very noticeable. hmm.. i wonder how it will sound to me if paired with the nad, marantz or the cambridge integrated amps.

I have not tried them with NAD gear, but I have a feeling that the bass might slightly bloat with that combination. Aside from the usual suspects (Yamaha and Roksan), they also sound great with Master Luther's Marantz and Emotiva toys, and supposedly also work well with CA gear (as per Jason of Audioworld).
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on May 12, 2011 at 11:12 AM
Glad you liked it master. As always thru your gracious guidance nagkaroon ako ng idea, any neutral to reavealing amp and source will work best for the rx2. I also agree with the Yammy & Roksan pairing.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: romymartinez on May 12, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Just wondering if the GX line is already locally available?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ♡ lvcdg23™ ✌ on May 12, 2011 at 01:11 PM
Just wondering if the GX line is already locally available?

When I inquired sa audioworld sa June pa daw irerelease dito...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on May 12, 2011 at 04:12 PM
Glad you liked it master. As always thru your gracious guidance nagkaroon ako ng idea, any neutral to reavealing amp and source will work best for the rx2. I also agree with the Yammy & Roksan pairing.

Nyek, nakikirinig lang nga ako ng mga heavenly setups mo Master. So far, yung huling narinig ko ang pinaka-nagustohan ko. Kowtow kami lahat diyan.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: efrenatstpaul on May 17, 2011 at 08:36 PM
Got my MA BX2 for 14800 pesos! Hehehe..Ganda!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on May 18, 2011 at 01:09 AM
Got my MA BX2 for 14800 pesos! Hehehe..Ganda!

congrats !
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Tavus on May 18, 2011 at 03:16 PM
will a bx5 run well with a harman kardon 160?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: avshop on May 18, 2011 at 06:30 PM
will a bx5 run well with a harman kardon 160?


We have the bx2 and bx centre in the shop for you to check out. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Clinton on May 20, 2011 at 02:13 PM
Anybody tried pairing the MA RX6 with an onkyo 609 or 709?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ASuL on May 20, 2011 at 09:13 PM
would the bx2 be a good match to generally bright pioneer vsx 920?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dede on May 30, 2011 at 08:01 AM
i am scouting for an audio setup... my eyes on BX2 and RX2 paired with Yaqin Tube MC10-T. Would appreciate any comments on this. Any idea for the prices of BX2, RX2 and RX6?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on May 30, 2011 at 09:49 AM
would the bx2 be a good match to generally bright pioneer vsx 920?

I think the 920 has enough processing to tame the highs, in case it does get overly bright. Some of the character would still show through, however.

i am scouting for an audio setup... my eyes on BX2 and RX2 paired with Yaqin Tube MC10-T. Would appreciate any comments on this. Any idea for the prices of BX2, RX2 and RX6?

The RX2 doesn't seem to be a natural match for budget tube amplifiers. Marc may be able to let you demo this combination. Do try both 4 and 8 ohm taps, to see which one works better. You can demo the other speakers in there too, in case you're set on getting the Yaqin.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dede on May 30, 2011 at 12:24 PM
The RX2 doesn't seem to be a natural match for budget tube amplifiers. Marc may be able to let you demo this combination. Do try both 4 and 8 ohm taps, to see which one works better. You can demo the other speakers in there too, in case you're set on getting the Yaqin.

I am very new to this...

What do you mean when you say "natural match"? What will I get if I pair them? I actually dont have the amp yet... so still open for suggestions. I am into mostly jazz.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: avshop on May 30, 2011 at 12:36 PM
i am scouting for an audio setup... my eyes on BX2 and RX2 paired with Yaqin Tube MC10-T. Would appreciate any comments on this. Any idea for the prices of BX2, RX2 and RX6?

Come by the shop to try them out. Will give you great deals on them. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vectormaniac on Jun 10, 2011 at 10:59 PM
hi guys, tanong ko lang kung kayang idrive ng t-amp yung bx2. any experience with this combination?

thanks ü
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Jun 11, 2011 at 04:17 AM
That would depend on which t-amp, and your actual use.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vectormaniac on Jun 11, 2011 at 09:49 AM
Quote
That would depend on which t-amp, and your actual use.

panu sir kung ta2020 or ta2024 based t-amp?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Jun 11, 2011 at 11:57 AM
panu sir kung ta2020 or ta2024 based t-amp?

Moderate-volume listening with simpler materials, pwede in most cases. Magiging kasinglakas siya ng typical PC speakers before distorting.

On the other hand, if you want a flexible system with sufficient dynamic headroom, then look for a stronger amp. Pakinggan mo rin with different amps, para makasiguro ka.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Jun 11, 2011 at 03:07 PM
Master Stagea,
I have a problem, which I believe you are one of the right persons who can help me.

I have a pair of RX6 which is powered by Marantz SR 7002. They are bi-amped.

However, I am not completely satisfied with the sound I'm getting from this setup.

I don't know if any of the following has something to do with my problem.

1. Room dimension: 4m x 4m x 3m
2. Equalizer: default (flat) - I don't want to change anything because I believe that if the amp and the speakers are good, they must be able to reproduce any sound what the sound engineer wanted to be reproduced without coloration from equalizers.
3. Speaker location: 6" from back wall, 2' from side wall, 6' apart from each other. Driver tension was already adjusted. Speaker distance configuration in amplifier was set to Large.
4. Connection Setting: bi-amplified using Monster Surround THX-certified cable, 16 AWG (max cable length 2.5 meters)
5. Floor of the room: Glazed tiles
6. Wall of the room: Painted plaster
7. Ceiling of the Room: Painted Gypsum false ceiling.
8. Speaker toe-in: about 5 degrees towards up.
9. Audio Formats sampled: Wave (16 bit 41 khz), FLAC

If any of the above affects correct sound reproduction in any way, please tell me so that I may rectify it.
Thank you
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Conan on Jun 11, 2011 at 06:15 PM
Master Stagea,
I have a problem, which I believe you are one of the right persons who can help me.

I have a pair of RX6 which is powered by Marantz SR 7002. They are bi-amped.

However, I am not completely satisfied with the sound I'm getting from this setup.

I don't know if any of the following has something to do with my problem.

1. Room dimension: 4m x 4m x 3m
2. Equalizer: default (flat) - I don't want to change anything because I believe that if the amp and the speakers are good, they must be able to reproduce any sound what the sound engineer wanted to be reproduced without coloration from equalizers.
3. Speaker location: 6" from back wall, 2' from side wall, 6' apart from each other. Driver tension was already adjusted. Speaker distance configuration in amplifier was set to Large.
4. Connection Setting: bi-amplified using Monster Surround THX-certified cable, 16 AWG (max cable length 2.5 meters)
5. Floor of the room: Glazed tiles
6. Wall of the room: Painted plaster
7. Ceiling of the Room: Painted Gypsum false ceiling.
8. Speaker toe-in: about 5 degrees towards up.
9. Audio Formats sampled: Wave (16 bit 41 khz), FLAC

If any of the above affects correct sound reproduction in any way, please tell me so that I may rectify it.
Thank you


Using an AV Receiver for audio duties may be the problem. A decent integrated amp would easily outperform an AV Receiver when listening to music.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Jun 11, 2011 at 07:32 PM
I see. Can you recommend a particular brand for an integrated amp and how do I set it up with my existing system?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Conan on Jun 11, 2011 at 09:02 PM
I see. Can you recommend a particular brand for an integrated amp and how do I set it up with my existing system?

You would have to audition this with your speakers but my first choice would be NAD C326BEE. There are other choices as well like Marantz PM 5004, Cambridge and Rotel also have good integrated amps but may sound bright paired with your speakers. As for your set-up, what is it right now? Are your speakers part of a 5.1 or 7.1 system? What is your audio source?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audiojunkie on Jun 11, 2011 at 11:26 PM
magkano ba rx6 shipped to kuwait?

Hi sir Kanzai,Nice choice of speakers. I'm also in Kuwait..


Master Stagea,
I have a problem, which I believe you are one of the right persons who can help me.

I have a pair of RX6 which is powered by Marantz SR 7002. They are bi-amped.

However, I am not completely satisfied with the sound I'm getting from this setup.

I don't know if any of the following has something to do with my problem.

1. Room dimension: 4m x 4m x 3m
2. Equalizer: default (flat) - I don't want to change anything because I believe that if the amp and the speakers are good, they must be able to reproduce any sound what the sound engineer wanted to be reproduced without coloration from equalizers.
3. Speaker location: 6" from back wall, 2' from side wall, 6' apart from each other. Driver tension was already adjusted. Speaker distance configuration in amplifier was set to Large.
4. Connection Setting: bi-amplified using Monster Surround THX-certified cable, 16 AWG (max cable length 2.5 meters
5. Floor of the room: Glazed tiles
6. Wall of the room: Painted plaster
7. Ceiling of the Room: Painted Gypsum false ceiling.
8. Speaker toe-in: about 5 degrees towards up.
9. Audio Formats sampled: Wave (16 bit 41 khz), FLAC

If any of the above affects correct sound reproduction in any way, please tell me so that I may rectify it.
Thank you


Have you tried other speaker speaker cable other than monster? I used before their 12 AWG which I got mashy top end. If you're still in Kuwait take a visit toPanasonic in Salmiya  they have CHORD cable which you can get by meter also.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audiojunkie on Jun 11, 2011 at 11:32 PM
I see. Can you recommend a particular brand for an integrated amp and how do I set it up with my existing system?

if you don't intend to have have separate system for audio, you can add External Power Amp to take the fronts and AVR will power the rest when you complete the HT setup.

Brands available in Q8 are; Sunfire, Anthem (both by Panasonic) & Carver (old model but still in good condition, but price still high despite it's age  ::)  :( ).
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Jun 12, 2011 at 03:34 AM
I have a pair of RX6 which is powered by Marantz SR 7002. They are bi-amped.

However, I am not completely satisfied with the sound I'm getting from this setup.

I don't know if any of the following has something to do with my problem.

1. Room dimension: 4m x 4m x 3m
2. Equalizer: default (flat) - I don't want to change anything because I believe that if the amp and the speakers are good, they must be able to reproduce any sound what the sound engineer wanted to be reproduced without coloration from equalizers.
3. Speaker location: 6" from back wall, 2' from side wall, 6' apart from each other. Driver tension was already adjusted. Speaker distance configuration in amplifier was set to Large.
4. Connection Setting: bi-amplified using Monster Surround THX-certified cable, 16 AWG (max cable length 2.5 meters)
5. Floor of the room: Glazed tiles
6. Wall of the room: Painted plaster
7. Ceiling of the Room: Painted Gypsum false ceiling.
8. Speaker toe-in: about 5 degrees towards up.
9. Audio Formats sampled: Wave (16 bit 41 khz), FLAC

What is your main issue with the sound? It's hard to tell without actually hearing the system, but a description of the problem will help us tremendously.

To throw some depth in the presentation, I suggest pulling the speakers away from the wall (2' away or more). You didn't indicate your listening position, but it should again be away from walls (ideally).

Your room's boundaries (floor, walls and ceiling) also seem a bit lively (especially if you don't have anything on them), which might smear the mids and highs a bit. On top of that, interaction with your square room may make the sound a bit boomy (something that I also contend with).

As for the Equalizer, EQing isn't necessarily bad. It can actually help remedy issues in a less than perfect installation or component match. Your AVR has 1-octave graphic EQ bands covering most of the audible range. This should be simple enough to be tunable by ear, if you know what you're looking for.

Lastly, what player are you using for those WAV and FLAC files? How is it hooked up?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Jun 12, 2011 at 09:31 PM
You would have to audition this with your speakers but my first choice would be NAD C326BEE. There are other choices as well like Marantz PM 5004, Cambridge and Rotel also have good integrated amps but may sound bright paired with your speakers. As for your set-up, what is it right now? Are your speakers part of a 5.1 or 7.1 system? What is your audio source?

I don't think there is NAD or Rotel here in Kuwait. I am planning a 5.1 System but as of now I still have the stereo. I don't think they have NAD or Rotel here in Kuwait. Marantz, which is carried only by Eureka seems to have cd players and amplifiers only.

My audio sources are cds, blurays, and some high resolution FLAC files and bluray ripped movies (about 5 GB size each)

Honestly, I do not really know what's the principle behind integrated amps. I think i need some education on this area.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Jun 12, 2011 at 09:36 PM
Hi sir Kanzai,Nice choice of speakers. I'm also in Kuwait..


Have you tried other speaker speaker cable other than monster? I used before their 12 AWG which I got mashy top end. If you're still in Kuwait take a visit toPanasonic in Salmiya  they have CHORD cable which you can get by meter also.


Hi audiojunkie. Glad to know there's someone else here in Kuwait who also has the same interests. Anyway, I'm not really familiar with Salmiya area because I'm staying in Fahaheel. How do I get there? If I rode bus 999, can it take me there?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audiojunkie on Jun 12, 2011 at 09:59 PM
Hi audiojunkie. Glad to know there's someone else here in Kuwait who also has the same interests. Anyway, I'm not really familiar with Salmiya area because I'm staying in Fahaheel. How do I get there? If I rode bus 999, can it take me there?

Hi Karzai, Also glad to know another Pdvd member in Kuwait. We are now 4 aside from me Audiobackyard & Defcon3 both staying Salwa and I'm in Old Khaitan. I already been to their place several times, you can check their system in the gallery. There are more into this hobby but not members of this site. 

Salmiya is quite far from your location and also not familiar w/ bus route. I only know from my place & Kwt City. Try to call this No. 25719499  & enquire if they have branch in Fahaheel. sorry for the O.T. MOD..  :)

To be on topic, how did you get you MA to Kuwait? I check online & found the dealer but seems they don't have showroom. Is it by order only? Thanks!    :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Conan on Jun 12, 2011 at 10:10 PM


Honestly, I do not really know what's the principle behind integrated amps. I think i need some education on this area.

I've only been recently exposed to integrated or stereo amps recently. I've always had AV Receivers. I didn't realize what I was missing until I disposed a pair of old JBL Studio series speakers that were tested with a stereo tube amp. The sound that was produced by my old speakers blew me away! I almost took my speakers back home. I guess the complexities of an AV Receiver "dilutes" the sound when listening in stereo. Integrated amps have a much more simple design that "release" the potential of your speakers. Maybe Stagea could state this better.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Jun 12, 2011 at 11:24 PM
I've only been recently exposed to integrated or stereo amps recently. I've always had AV Receivers. I didn't realize what I was missing until I disposed a pair of old JBL Studio series speakers that were tested with a stereo tube amp. The sound that was produced by my old speakers blew me away! I almost took my speakers back home. I guess the complexities of an AV Receiver "dilutes" the sound when listening in stereo. Integrated amps have a much more simple design that "release" the potential of your speakers. Maybe Stagea could state this better.  :)

Most AV receivers have inferior preamp and power amp sections because of cost constraints. The makers had to build something that has many preamp/power-amp channels, video switching/processing/conversion, audio switching/processing/conversion, portable device connectivity, network capability, etc. when building an AVR for essentially the same money as a plain stereo amp with nothing on it. Building to meet that low cost requirement for something so complex means compromising many things along the way, to get the product to the market (not to mention that half of the money that we're paying already goes to marketing and mark-ups).

When you look at the insides of most AVRs (except high-end models), they look positively anemic beside a typical music amp of the same rating. The power amp section is typically built with very little headroom in terms of current capacity, so distortion can become a constant problem with demanding speakers (or listeners). 5 or more channels sharing a small transformer also means that the amp might output 100W at one time, yet only output 20w on another time for the same input signal level (when the other channels are simultaneously firing). This amount of variability is generally unacceptable in the hi-fi world.

On top of this, having so many components within the same cabinet and having marginal shielding between them + sharing the power supply (both to cut costs), may take its toll on signal integrity. Cross-talk and inter-modulation issues are things you might be able to largely escape by going the dedicated audio route.

On the other hand, the Marantz SR 7002 still has every right to sound decent (within reasonable bounds). I think Karzai should maximize his no-cost tweaking options first, to see if that would be sufficient for his needs.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Jun 12, 2011 at 11:29 PM
What is your main issue with the sound? It's hard to tell without actually hearing the system,
but a description of the problem will help us tremendously.

To throw some depth in the presentation, I suggest pulling the speakers away from the wall (2' away or more).
 You didn't indicate your listening position, but it should again be away from walls (ideally).

Your room's boundaries (floor, walls and ceiling) also seem a bit lively (especially if you don't have
 anything on them), which might smear the mids and highs a bit. On top of that, interaction with your
square room may make the sound a bit boomy (something that I also contend with).

As for the Equalizer, EQing isn't necessarily bad. It can actually help remedy issues
in a less than perfect installation or component match. Your AVR has 1-octave graphic EQ bands covering
 most of the audible range. This should be simple enough to be tunable by ear, if you know what
you're looking for.

Lastly, what player are you using for those WAV and FLAC files? How is it hooked up?


It sounds like, when I close my eyes, I don't hear the music as though the real musicians were there. It still
feels like the sound is coming from the speakers although the sound image seems to originate from the center.

My listening position is a third of the distance between the two walls away from the speakers, just about 2'
from the rear wall. My TV is flushed on the wall so I could not bring the speakers further front as they are quite
deep. From MA Manual's recommended speaker placement, I already had them placed about 7" from the wall.

Yes, I believe the highs and the mids are a little bit smeared in the sense that I do not find them as
detailed as I'd hoped they would be and not up to what the "raving" reviews were saying. Also, it seems
that the highs and mids are "drowned" in bass. When I try to crank up the volume to reveal more of them,
the bass also just gets louder to the point that it begins to hurt my ears, though I hear very little of
it. I mean, I could not hear the right punch. I know that the RX6 could go as deep as 18 hz, but I know bass
when I hear it. Actually, I do not really know what "boomy" sounds like. Aren't low frequencies supposed
to boom? MA enclosed along cylindrical sponges they call port bungs which are meant to reduce "boominess".
There are times that I feel that the bass becomes so loud that I need to cut back on them. But when I
stick them into the ports, I notice that there is an overall loss not only in the volume but also in the
quality of the bass, which I do not like.

I do not know how to set the EQ bands in the AVR. But i find that there are noticeable changes when I let
preset EQ setting in Windows Media Player

I'm using a laptop in playing the files. It is hooked up to the AVR via HDMI cable. I have also installed
the latest NVidia HD audio driver. I believe the laptop is capable enough in squeezing quality from
the samples because I could hear a marked difference between a sample from a cd and a FLAC sample.
It is really noticeable that it is almost like night and day



Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Jun 12, 2011 at 11:41 PM
Hi Karzai, Also glad to know another Pdvd member in Kuwait. We are now 4 aside from me
Audiobackyard & Defcon3 both staying Salwa and I'm in Old Khaitan. I already been to their
place several times, you can check their system in the gallery.
There are more into this hobby but not members of this site. 

Salmiya is quite far from your location and also not familiar w/ bus route. I only know from my
place & Kwt City. Try to call this No. 25719499  & enquire if they have branch in Fahaheel. sorry
for the O.T. MOD..  :)

To be on topic, how did you get you MA to Kuwait? I check online & found the dealer but seems they
don't have showroom. Is it by order only? Thanks!    :)

I ordered them from Tones and Colors in Saudi Arabia. Since they were delivered by land and through
Kuwait Post Office Parcel, shipment charges were very minimal, although with Kuwait PO's reputation,
it's almost a miracle that they made it here.

You can contact Saher Sheerbainy through this email address: [email protected]

Anyway, thanks for the info on other members.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Jun 12, 2011 at 11:53 PM
It sounds like, when I close my eyes, I don't hear the music as though the real musicians were there. It still
feels like the sound is coming from the speakers although the sound image seems to originate from the center.

My listening position is a third of the distance between the two walls away from the speakers, just about 2'
from the rear wall. My TV is flushed on the wall so I could not bring the speakers further front as they are quite
deep. From MA Manual's recommended speaker placement, I already had them placed about 7" from the wall.

Yes, I believe the highs and the mids are a little bit smeared in the sense that I do not find them as
detailed as I'd hoped they would be and not up to what the "raving" reviews were saying. Also, it seems
that the highs and mids are "drowned" in bass. When I try to crank up the volume to reveal more of them,
the bass also just gets louder to the point that it begins to hurt my ears, though I hear very little of
it. I mean, I could not hear the right punch. I know that the RX6 could go as deep as 18 hz, but I know bass
when I hear it. Actually, I do not really know what "boomy" sounds like. Aren't low frequencies supposed
to boom? MA enclosed along cylindrical sponges they call port bungs which are meant to reduce "boominess".
There are times that I feel that the bass becomes so loud that I need to cut back on them. But when I
stick them into the ports, I notice that there is an overall loss not only in the volume but also in the
quality of the bass, which I do not like.

I do not know how to set the EQ bands in the AVR. But i find that there are noticeable changes when I let
preset EQ setting in Windows Media Player

I'm using a laptop in playing the files. It is hooked up to the AVR via HDMI cable. I have also installed
the latest NVidia HD audio driver. I believe the laptop is capable enough in squeezing quality from
the samples because I could hear a marked difference between a sample from a cd and a FLAC sample.
It is really noticeable that it is almost like night and day





Start with ditching Windows Media Player when playing audio files. Try Foobar, then output via WASAPI (granted you're running Windows 7 or Vista). This will bypass several layers of Windows' audio processing. Just remember to select a different audio output device as your windows default device to prevent conflicts.

This should allow you to pass a clean and unprocessed signal to your AVR. You can do the EQing from the AVR, so that it would be applied to all sources.

As for the excessive lows (or boominess), the closer you put your speakers to boundaries, the boomier it would get (and it's much worse in a square room). If you can't push it away from the wall any further, start cutting the lows in the EQ. As for the smearing of mids and highs, simple room treatment might help (like large & thick curtains, carpets, tapestry, furniture, shelves, etc.) to reduce the reflective areas and break-up large flat surfaces.

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Jun 13, 2011 at 12:13 AM
I guess the general mindset when designing AVRs is:
"How can we add more features and build it at a lower cost?"

This seems especially true, as AVR price points have continuously gone down, while the feature set keeps on increasing. There is nothing wrong with this, as this seems to be what sells in the general HT market.

When designing HiFi gear, the apparent mindset is:
"How can we make it better, to justify charging more?"

HiFi pricing had been on the rise, especially for high end components. Sound quality improvements (sometimes just changes) and cosmetics appeal to the target consumer. No new features are generally added when makers refresh their product line, but they advertise the internal changes that they've made to (supposedly) improve the resulting output.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audiojunkie on Jun 14, 2011 at 12:54 AM
I ordered them from Tones and Colors in Saudi Arabia. Since they were delivered by land and through
Kuwait Post Office Parcel, shipment charges were very minimal, although with Kuwait PO's reputation,
it's almost a miracle that they made it here.

You can contact Saher Sheerbainy through this email address: [email protected]

Anyway, thanks for the info on other members.

Thanks for the info.
This I found for local dealer.. http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk/dealers/worldwide/kuwait/
 :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Jun 14, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Start with ditching Windows Media Player when playing audio files. Try Foobar, then output via WASAPI (granted you're running Windows 7 or Vista). This will bypass several layers of Windows' audio processing. Just remember to select a different audio output device as your windows default device to prevent conflicts.

This should allow you to pass a clean and unprocessed signal to your AVR. You can do the EQing from the AVR, so that it would be applied to all sources.

As for the excessive lows (or boominess), the closer you put your speakers to boundaries, the boomier it would get (and it's much worse in a square room). If you can't push it away from the wall any further, start cutting the lows in the EQ. As for the smearing of mids and highs, simple room treatment might help (like large & thick curtains, carpets, tapestry, furniture, shelves, etc.) to reduce the reflective areas and break-up large flat surfaces.


I couldn’t seem to find any links to free foobar. Lol. Looks like I’m soliciting to acquire pirated copies. Anyway, my curiosity is piqued by the ability of foobar to process sound.
Thanks for all the advice, I’m starting to do a remodelling quite a bit, though my room mate thinks it’s weird. But what does he know, right?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Jun 14, 2011 at 12:59 PM
I couldn’t seem to find any links to free foobar. Lol. Looks like I’m soliciting to acquire pirated copies. Anyway, my curiosity is piqued by the ability of foobar to process sound.
Thanks for all the advice, I’m starting to do a remodelling quite a bit, though my room mate thinks it’s weird. But what does he know, right?

Best of luck with the remodeling. :)

Foobar is freeware. Check out the link below:
http://www.foobar2000.org/ (http://www.foobar2000.org/)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Gwenael on Jun 14, 2011 at 01:42 PM
maki-chime in na din, sorry if OT mods

@ sir karzai, before spending your hard earn money on additional equipment maybe you should try this as well :
- i believe your a/v is also equip with Audyssey Multi-eq, try to run it who knows you might like the
   improvement
- try to remove the bi-amp and just run 1 speaker cable like normal connection (some people in other 
   forums reported that they didn't like the sound of their setup when bi-amp using the amp terminal-C
- try to improve your room acoustics if you can
- use foobar + wasapi as master stagea suggested, you might be surprised with the improvement

by the way, i'm using an older model marantz SR8001+ikon6. when playing FLAC on my laptop, i'm using foobar+wasapi player as well and i'm very happy on how it sounds (at least for me).
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Jun 14, 2011 at 02:55 PM
Thanks for the info.
This I found for local dealer.. http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk/dealers/worldwide/kuwait/
 :)

Sorry audiojunkie but that dealer does not exist anymore. I got word from Monitor Audio that the only authorized dealer of MA equipment in the Middle East is Tones and Colors owned by Mr. Saheer Shairbeeny of Saudi Arabia. He also owns the MA dealer in UAE.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Jun 14, 2011 at 03:02 PM
@ Stagea,

Thanks for the link. It's hard to believe that something so good as to beat the WM player can actually be downloaded for free.


@ Gwenael,

Now I'm becoming restless to go home and try this foobar-wasapi tandem. Thanks for your advice and surely, they are not out of topic.

Will let everyone know about the result tomorrow.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Jun 14, 2011 at 09:53 PM
I have installed foobar but I can't seem to find wasapi.

Can somebody please help me?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cls on Jun 15, 2011 at 06:31 AM
I have installed foobar but I can't seem to find wasapi.

Can somebody please help me?

Download wasapi component from foobar page then:

Step 1: Open the foobar2000 preferences dialog.

Step 2: Go to the Components page.

Step 3: Click the "Install..." button, or simply drag a component archive to the list.

Step 4: Press "OK", you will be prompted to restart foobar2000 in order to load the newly installed component
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Jun 15, 2011 at 05:56 PM
i've always found foobar to sound too bright. try j river media center.. :).
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Arulco on Jun 15, 2011 at 06:33 PM
^ Foobar via WASAPI is supposed to be transparent. Maybe J River does some post-processing that suits your ears better. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Jun 16, 2011 at 10:18 PM
and you belong to the group of people that believe that all media players should sound the same ?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Arulco on Jun 17, 2011 at 06:29 AM
No but the developer of Foobar2k says this:

Quote
Does foobar2000 sound better than other players?

No. Most of “sound quality differences” people “hear” are placebo effect (at least with real music), as actual differences in produced sound data are below their noise floor (1 or 2 last bits in 16bit samples). foobar2000 has sound processing features such as software resampling or 24bit output on new high-end soundcards, but most of the other mainstream players are capable of doing the same by now.


http://www.foobar2000.org/FAQ (http://www.foobar2000.org/FAQ)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Jun 17, 2011 at 07:19 AM
No but the developer of Foobar2k says this:


http://www.foobar2000.org/FAQ (http://www.foobar2000.org/FAQ)

that's what he says. i doubt he has a system capable of high resolution. nor is an audiophile, nor is aware that any change in code of a program can change the sound, nor even the intricacies of having a system capable of resolving differences like (putting your amp on the floor makes it sound different from it being on a rack, or changing tubes, or anything like that) or such can also change the sound.. :p

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Arulco on Jun 17, 2011 at 09:01 AM
Okay.  ;D

Just to stay on-topic: my monitor audio BR2 speakers probably tame the inherent "brightness" of foobar2k then.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Jun 17, 2011 at 12:49 PM
:D.

on that note - my rx2's are so revealing, it brings out the digititis from foobar :/.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: buzzliteyear on Jul 06, 2011 at 08:02 PM
Which is better the RS1 versus RX1?

only those who have first hand experienced opinion please. :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: avshop on Jul 07, 2011 at 10:45 AM
We have the rx1 and rx2 available for audition. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Conan on Jul 29, 2011 at 09:24 PM
I was able to audition Monitor Audio Bronze BX2 a while ago at Watt Hi-Fi at Makati Cinema Square. At first it was paired with Rotel RA-04 amp and NAD C 515BEE CD player. It sounded bright and very detailed but slightly on the verge of too much brightness. I then requested for it to be paired with NAD C326BEE amp. The sound was no longer as bright, it was now warmer but still with excellent detail. After that a customer demoed B&W 685 speakers with the NAD amp and CD player. The resulting sound was too warm for me with a significant reduction in high frequency detail, good bass though but the BX2 also had good bass performance.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: pa3ck608 on Jul 30, 2011 at 02:37 AM
^ what music genre did you listen to?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Conan on Jul 30, 2011 at 09:48 AM
^ what music genre did you listen to?

Jazzy music with vocals.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: pa3ck608 on Jul 30, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Jazzy music with vocals.

Maganda rin yan bx2 with mainstream genres imo.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Conan on Jul 30, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Maganda rin yan bx2 with mainstream genres imo.

Yup it's a performer and bang for the buck! Now need to sell my PSB B4.  ;D  Paging Chiloy!  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: pa3ck608 on Jul 30, 2011 at 02:46 PM
^are you going to pair it with NAD? you might want to try it also with onkyo a5vl.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Conan on Jul 30, 2011 at 07:55 PM
^are you going to pair it with NAD? you might want to try it also with onkyo a5vl.

Nope, will pair it with my current Topping TP60 amp which sounds like a NAD.  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: FishTale on Aug 02, 2011 at 01:09 AM
Nope, will pair it with my current Topping TP60 amp which sounds like a NAD.  ;D

Sir ok po ba yung combination ng tp60 and bx2? Can the tp60 drive the speakers?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Aug 02, 2011 at 02:25 AM
Sir ok po ba yung combination ng tp60 and bx2? Can the tp60 drive the speakers?

the amp/speaker combination still depends on the music you prefer. auditioning is the best way to a right decision.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: FishTale on Aug 02, 2011 at 07:51 AM
the amp/speaker combination still depends on the music you prefer. auditioning is the best way to a right decision.  :)

Bihira kasi ako makapunta ng manila sir. But base sa review and comments from this thread about the bx2 i think i wont go wrong with these speakers. I listen more on rock, alternative, hiphop and rnb. Lately i started listening to bossa nova and some jazz music. Amp na lang talaga ang problema.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Conan on Aug 02, 2011 at 09:22 AM
Sir ok po ba yung combination ng tp60 and bx2? Can the tp60 drive the speakers?

I haven't heard it yet with my TP60 but basing on how the BX2 sounded with the NAD 326BEE it should sound pretty close. My TP60 is quite powerful it's 50 watts per channel and it can make my Klipsch RB 61's sound really loud with strong bass.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: FishTale on Aug 02, 2011 at 04:06 PM
I haven't heard it yet with my TP60 but basing on how the BX2 sounded with the NAD 326BEE it should sound pretty close. My TP60 is quite powerful it's 50 watts per channel and it can make my Klipsch RB 61's sound really loud with strong bass.

Sir is it ok if you compare the tp60 and nad on your bx2, Sq and loudness?  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: romymartinez on Aug 02, 2011 at 08:00 PM
Mnga Sirs, is the GX series already locally available?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Conan on Aug 02, 2011 at 08:07 PM
Sir is it ok if you compare the tp60 and nad on your bx2, Sq and loudness?  :)

I don't have the BX2 yet. I auditioned it at Watt Hi-Fi at Makati Cinema Square but the speaker was bought while I was listening to it.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: pa3ck608 on Aug 02, 2011 at 08:53 PM
i had a weird experience with the bx2 though. when we hooked it up to my amp(75w),  relatively mahina ang tunog, so i thought it was my amp that has the problem. but when we tried other speaks (RX2, Rti A3, 685, Primus162)still using my amp with the same volume level, malakas naman sila lahat. isip ko tuloy if mahirap idrive ang bx2. any comments on this?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Conan on Aug 02, 2011 at 10:03 PM
i had a weird experience with the bx2 though. when we hooked it up to my amp(75w),  relatively mahina ang tunog, so i thought it was my amp that has the problem. but when we tried other speaks (RX2, Rti A3, 685, Primus162)still using my amp with the same volume level, malakas naman sila lahat. isip ko tuloy if mahirap idrive ang bx2. any comments on this?

Hhhmmm 90db sensitivity and 8 ohms means it shouldn't be hard to drive, theoretically.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Aug 02, 2011 at 11:09 PM
i had a weird experience with the bx2 though. when we hooked it up to my amp(75w),  relatively mahina ang tunog, so i thought it was my amp that has the problem. but when we tried other speaks (RX2, Rti A3, 685, Primus162)still using my amp with the same volume level, malakas naman sila lahat. isip ko tuloy if mahirap idrive ang bx2. any comments on this?

I think the large dip in the presence section is to blame for this. This reduces apparent loudness since we're most sensitive to this frequency band.

Mnga Sirs, is the GX series already locally available?

Now, that's a nice speaker. :) :) :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: musika on Aug 03, 2011 at 10:34 PM
i had a weird experience with the bx2 though. when we hooked it up to my amp(75w),  relatively mahina ang tunog, so i thought it was my amp that has the problem. but when we tried other speaks (RX2, Rti A3, 685, Primus162)still using my amp with the same volume level, malakas naman sila lahat. isip ko tuloy if mahirap idrive ang bx2. any comments on this?

weird, maybe you have mistakenly hook it in a wrong way. let just say, habang kinakabit mo yung wire natangal pala jumper plate? then ang tumutunog lang pala tweeter or mid kaya mahina? Funny but sometimes its happen.

BX2 is a product of the year in UK magazine
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mikeer2002ph on Aug 04, 2011 at 05:04 AM
Newly minted MA user here!

Still in the process of finding a suitable amp for the MA B1 being dedicated as stereo PC speakers.

For now, I disconnected the HK3470 from my RTiA3s, placed the MAs on the immedate left and right of my monitor, situated the receiver near the PC, hooked up the HK's aux to the analog out of the PC.

All I can say is "major major upgrade" from my Altec-Lansing ADA 305s that has served as my PC speakers since 1996.


update: Found a suitable amp - a Marantz PM-45 Integrated amp from VhinX

pictures already posted here

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,119823.60.html (http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,119823.60.html)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: volcomstoner on Aug 06, 2011 at 09:15 AM
Mga sir,
Im new here, kaya po ba idrive ng fiio a1 dgital amp
Yung bx2? Thanks sa makakasagot?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: crazyhog on Aug 07, 2011 at 01:36 PM
advise lang po, im contemplating of changing the FS nang akin HTiB ONKYO 3400. its either MONITOR AUDIO BX2 / RTi A3 or wharfedale 10.2.

ano po ang ma suggest nyu since entry level lang po un AMP ko since HtiB lang na madali e drive? more on movies hilig ko. salamat.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Aug 08, 2011 at 06:38 AM
Newly minted MA user here!

Still in the process of finding a suitable amp for the MA B1 being dedicated as stereo PC speakers.

For now, I disconnected the HK3470 from my RTiA3s, placed the MAs on the immedate left and right of my monitor, situated the receiver near the PC, hooked up the HK's aux to the analog out of the PC.

All I can say is "major major upgrade" from my Altec-Lansing ADA 305s that has served as my PC speakers since 1996.


update: Found a suitable amp - a Marantz PM-45 Integrated amp from VhinX

pictures already posted here

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,119823.60.html (http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,119823.60.html)

maganda ganda pm 45 a. when i had my s2 i used it for 5 years with a pm 80. nary an upgrade itch :).
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: avshop on Aug 09, 2011 at 09:58 AM
Mga sir,
Im new here, kaya po ba idrive ng fiio a1 dgital amp
Yung bx2? Thanks sa makakasagot?

Bring your amp to the shop and try it out with the monitor bx2. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: tein on Aug 09, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Hi sir marc can you email me prices of Monitor Audios  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: musika on Aug 09, 2011 at 02:53 PM
advise lang po, im contemplating of changing the FS nang akin HTiB ONKYO 3400. its either MONITOR AUDIO BX2 / RTi A3 or wharfedale 10.2.

ano po ang ma suggest nyu since entry level lang po un AMP ko since HtiB lang na madali e drive? more on movies hilig ko. salamat.

Madali e drive? Check the sensitivity, higher the value mas madali e drive. just me ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mikeer2002ph on Aug 09, 2011 at 03:14 PM
maganda ganda pm 45 a. when i had my s2 i used it for 5 years with a pm 80. nary an upgrade itch :).

OT

yep, the PM-45 got the amplifier of the year award in 1988 by What HiFi.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: avshop on Aug 09, 2011 at 04:03 PM
Hi sir marc can you email me prices of Monitor Audios  :)

Pm me your email. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sientobente on Aug 16, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Masters, what amp is best paired with MAs? For the silver series?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Aug 16, 2011 at 03:50 PM
Masters, what amp is best paired with MAs? For the silver series?

Di po ako master, pero so far I've heard it sound good Roksan, Yamaha, CA, Audio Analogue, Marantz and Emotiva. Depende na din siguro sa preference mo kung magugustohan mo, saka kung yung mga accessories eh tumugma din.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sientobente on Aug 17, 2011 at 04:36 AM
Di po ako master, pero so far I've heard it sound good Roksan, Yamaha, CA, Audio Analogue, Marantz and Emotiva. Depende na din siguro sa preference mo kung magugustohan mo, saka kung yung mga accessories eh tumugma din.

hindi ka lang master, don ivan at guru daku pa  ;D  i'll try out CA from 5th ave. thanks  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: beginner on Aug 17, 2011 at 05:15 AM
Try the RX2 + 650A combo. Or the A5VL + BX2 combo. Even the Marantz PM6003 would surely sound good with the RX2s.  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sientobente on Aug 17, 2011 at 08:09 AM
Try the RX2 + 650A combo. Or the A5VL + BX2 combo. Even the Marantz PM6003 would surely sound good with the RX2s.  ;D

mukhang ok yung rx2+650a combo idol kaso parang hindi ok siya para sa wallet ko  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: pa3ck608 on Aug 17, 2011 at 02:14 PM
mukhang ok yung rx2+650a combo idol kaso parang hindi ok siya para sa wallet ko  ;D

You are basically correct, the combo of RX2 and CA would be significantly pricey compared to a BX and a5vl combo. not because the RX cost almost double than the bx series, but also because the CA would  ideally  require a matching source (X50c or an external DAC) for the system to sound to its full potential. Unlike the a5vl which has a built in DAC. but what the heck, kayang kaya mo yan master gerard. hakot na  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: beginner on Aug 17, 2011 at 02:30 PM
mukhang ok yung rx2+650a combo idol kaso parang hindi ok siya para sa wallet ko  ;D

You'll be amazed at how the RX2 would sound paired with the right amp. :) The only time I disliked the output was when it was paired with a Cayin tube amp. Didn't really pair well. Well, that's just my own opinion. After all, subjective talaga 'tong hobby natin.  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sientobente on Aug 17, 2011 at 02:42 PM
@Master Patrick
Yeah that route looks really expensive. Buti pa kayo Master Patrick, nasa inyo na ang gears na pinapangarap ko.  :) San ba tumatambay si Master Daku para makapaglimos nga

@Idol Raz,
Kahit subjective to, pareho naman taste natin------------ Chinita girls!  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: pa3ck608 on Aug 17, 2011 at 03:01 PM
@Master Patrick
Yeah that route looks really expensive. Buti pa kayo Master Patrick, nasa inyo na ang gears na pinapangarap ko.  :)
naku sir, tagpi tagpi lng ang setup ko bka mapa yuck kayo pag narinig nyo. Buti pa sir decide  muna if speaker ba or amp muna, then pakinggan nyo yung pairing. You wont go wrong with either BX or RX, provided na match lng sa ibang gamit.   

San ba tumatambay si Master Daku para makapaglimos nga
dko alam eh, kasi malihim yan si master daku, pero mapagbigay.ehehe  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Aug 17, 2011 at 03:49 PM
@Master Patrick
Yeah that route looks really expensive. Buti pa kayo Master Patrick, nasa inyo na ang gears na pinapangarap ko.  :) San ba tumatambay si Master Daku para makapaglimos nga

Sino ba yang Master Daku na yan, imaginary ata. Ikaw lang ang may dakung wallet dito. ;D

Buy na ng GX or PL series, maganda yun.

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: beginner on Aug 17, 2011 at 04:15 PM
@Master Patrick
Yeah that route looks really expensive. Buti pa kayo Master Patrick, nasa inyo na ang gears na pinapangarap ko.  :) San ba tumatambay si Master Daku para makapaglimos nga

@Idol Raz,
Kahit subjective to, pareho naman taste natin------------ Chinita girls!  ;D


Sige idol, pag-usapan natin mamaya yang pag-aaudition ng mga "uffgreyds".  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Conan on Aug 17, 2011 at 04:25 PM
I just got back from a listening session of Monitor Audio S1, the older series which is replaced by the newer RX line. Matched with NAD C275BEE amplifier, the sound was just gorgeous. Sweet sounding midrange and adequately detailed highs. Big sound coming from a small cabinet was able to sound better than Klipsch RB 61 II and also PSB B6. Of course the price also sets it in a different league. Can't wait to hear the newer RX speakers!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Aug 17, 2011 at 04:32 PM
I just got back from a listening session of Monitor Audio S1, the older series which is replaced by the newer RX line. Matched with NAD C275BEE amplifier, the sound was just gorgeous. Sweet sounding midrange and adequately detailed highs. Big sound coming from a small cabinet was able to sound better than Klipsch RB 61 II and also PSB B6. Of course the price also sets it in a different league. Can't wait to hear the newer RX speakers!

Check out the RX2 bro. I'm just not sure how well it'd pair with your gear. Bring your stuff with you. ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: musika on Aug 17, 2011 at 05:00 PM
I just got back from a listening session of Monitor Audio S1, the older series which is replaced by the newer RX line. Matched with NAD C275BEE amplifier, the sound was just gorgeous. Sweet sounding midrange and adequately detailed highs. Big sound coming from a small cabinet was able to sound better than Klipsch RB 61 II and also PSB B6. Of course the price also sets it in a different league. Can't wait to hear the newer RX speakers!

Its a different story, iba talaga pag fully break-in na yung speakers, well matched with nad.

Cheers,
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mikeer2002ph on Aug 25, 2011 at 07:43 PM
Its a different story, iba talaga pag fully break-in na yung speakers, well matched with nad.

Cheers,

Nad is a 'bright' amp .. I can relate since the MA B1 sounded a bit 'ngongo' with the harman/kardon, but is perfect sounding with the Marantz.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Conan on Aug 25, 2011 at 08:25 PM
Nad is a 'bright' amp .. I can relate since the MA B1 sounded a bit 'ngongo' with the harman/kardon, but is perfect sounding with the Marantz.

Rotel is a lot brighter than NAD, which I consider to be in between dark and bright. I listened to the Monitor Audio BX2 with a Rotel RA-04 and the sound was screechingly bright. When it was paired with a NAD C326BEE the sound was just right, warm with detailed highs.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Arulco on Aug 26, 2011 at 09:53 PM
...the sound was just right, warm with detailed highs.

I concur. That is exactly how I would describe my NAD C325BEE & MA BR2 combo.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: musika on Aug 27, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Rotel is a lot brighter than NAD, which I consider to be in between dark and bright. I listened to the Monitor Audio BX2 with a Rotel RA-04 and the sound was screechingly bright. When it was paired with a NAD C326BEE the sound was just right, warm with detailed highs.

+100 ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: musika on Aug 27, 2011 at 12:50 PM
I concur. That is exactly how I would describe my NAD C325BEE & MA BR2 combo.

Yes indeed!  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Aug 27, 2011 at 01:51 PM
I have the RX6AV-12 (except the Subwoofer, which is replaced by Hsu Research VTF3-MK4) system that is powered by Marantz SR-7002 (a rather old model amplifier) and they sound amazing. The sound at the opening of Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen in a lossless DTSHD-MA audio gives an eerily spine-tingling realism that makes you think the speakers have disappeared altogether. It is so convincingly real that no words can describe. Honestly, I do not know what to expect if the room correction and acoustic treatment have been applied since I am still struggling at the moment with the resonance and standing bass problems in my small room.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: musika on Aug 31, 2011 at 01:20 PM
I have the RX6AV-12 (except the Subwoofer, which is replaced by Hsu Research VTF3-MK4) system that is powered by Marantz SR-7002 (a rather old model amplifier) and they sound amazing. The sound at the opening of Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen in a lossless DTSHD-MA audio gives an eerily spine-tingling realism that makes you think the speakers have disappeared altogether. It is so convincingly real that no words can describe. Honestly, I do not know what to expect if the room correction and acoustic treatment have been applied since I am still struggling at the moment with the resonance and standing bass problems in my small room.

Good for you chief!

Happy listening
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Sep 01, 2011 at 06:18 PM
Thanks. I can say that Marantz SR-7002 and Monitor Audio do make a great pair. But then wag mo lang masyado lakasan kasi parang mararamdaman mo yung strain sa Marantz. Although tests revealed that the SR-7002 has a lot more power than what Marantz advertise, pag tinodo mo parang kinokontrol niya.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: pert on Sep 02, 2011 at 03:56 PM
Are the silver series still made in england? ???
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Sep 02, 2011 at 05:27 PM
Even the Platinum series are made in China now.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Sep 04, 2011 at 01:51 AM
Are the silver series still made in england? ???

No. They are all made in China.

Well, it's probably just psychological, thinking that anything made in China is nothing but quality, I say, there is not really that much difference between the RS6, which was made in England, and the RX6 that are made in China. Afterall, it is still the quality of the sound that matters. And to me, it transcends any localities where the speakers were made.

If the RX6 were made in England, it probably would have cost a little more about twice than how much one would have paid if it were made in China. And thankfully, it is. For once, I was glad that these speakers were made in China and it gave me the chance to be able to afford them.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edwin on Sep 04, 2011 at 08:46 AM
Top priorities are the drivers. Hopefully those drivers are not made there and only the assembly is. You just need to worry then are the last details they might overlooked or ika nga sa parati kong naririnig sa mga china workers dito, pwede na yan! ;D

I had seen a few speakera made in china, when i had opened up for crossover mod, how cheaply it was made. Good news, Monitor Audio is not one of them. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: pert on Sep 04, 2011 at 08:50 AM
No. They are all made in China.

Well, it's probably just psychological, thinking that anything made in China is nothing but quality, I say, there is not really that much difference between the RS6, which was made in England, and the RX6 that are made in China. Afterall, it is still the quality of the sound that matters. And to me, it transcends any localities where the speakers were made.

If the RX6 were made in England, it probably would have cost a little more about twice than how much one would have paid if it were made in China. And thankfully, it is. For once, I was glad that these speakers were made in China and it gave me the chance to be able to afford them.

Totally agree with you. What bothers me is that MA does not indicate where these were made. Even some people in Audio World made me believe that the silver line series are still manufactured in England. The BX series are made in malaysia as indicated at the rear portion of the speakers. My friend and I went to audition it at audio world and bought home these award winning speakers even though made in malaysia. Perhaps MA has to be more transparent in labeling where they manufacture their products, nothing to be worried or ashamed about even if it is made in China or better yet in the Philippines???!!! lol ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Sep 05, 2011 at 03:20 AM
Totally agree with you. What bothers me is that MA does not indicate where these were made. Even some people in Audio World made me believe that the silver line series are still manufactured in England. The BX series are made in malaysia as indicated at the rear portion of the speakers. My friend and I went to audition it at audio world and bought home these award winning speakers even though made in malaysia. Perhaps MA has to be more transparent in labeling where they manufacture their products, nothing to be worried or ashamed about even if it is made in China or better yet in the Philippines???!!! lol ;D

Actually, nilalagay nila. Dun sa likod. Sa RX6, sa taas ng binding posts, which are very easy to overlook. Siguro they strategically placed it there so that it is least likely to be found. Kahit sa box meron ding nakalagay na made in China.

Nung pag open ko ng box parang napansin ko na parang peke yung mga speakers. Ibang iba kasi yung gloss ng Rosenut na England na RS6 e. Ang alam ko kasi, made in England pa sila. Nung makita kong "made in China" parang nabuhusan ako ng malamig na tubig. Nung kinakabit ko yung mga wires parang natutulala ako. Pero nung tumunog na yung RX6, napawi lahat ang lumbay ko. Tama nga, the most important are the drivers.

Kahit yung Hsu Research made in China na rin. Pero nilalagay nila Designed in the USA. Isang speaker na lang yata ang mabibili mo na di made in China e. Yung SVS subwoofers. But we don't know when they are going to decide to transfer their production overseas.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Sep 05, 2011 at 06:25 AM
Kahit yung Hsu Research made in China na rin. Pero nilalagay nila Designed in the USA. Isang speaker na lang yata ang mabibili mo na di made in China e. Yung SVS subwoofers. But we don't know when they are going to decide to transfer their production overseas.

The subs are assembled in the US, with the amp (Bash/Sledge) and enclosure (Sound Art) coming from China, cmiiw. The old models had drivers from TC Sounds, but I'm not sure where they source the new ones (I don't think they still do business with TC). The S-series speakers are made in China, afaik.

Marami pa din namang hindi made in China, but you oftentimes have to pay a premium for it. I think may ongoing China thread na about things made there. I personally don't have an issue kung Made in China. Depende na din siguro sa company and their partners, kung papano ang magiging transition nila to a different location. The company I work with moved their production from Japan and the US to Vietnam and China, without any noticeable change in defect/failure rates (to think mas complex na yung products namin these days). Kailangan lang talaga ng masinsinang process engineering, at siyempre checks/controls dun sa production facilities. The less possibility of human error you leave out for each step, the better (boring lang siguro for the assembly line worker). Aside from costing less in terms of labor, it also made sense sa supply chain side, since most of the parts suppliers are moving their production there. The cost savings allowed us to stay afloat despite the bad economy and falling retail prices.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: crazyhog on Sep 05, 2011 at 01:02 PM
is an entry level ONKYO reciever a good match for MA BX2. anyone here tried it? TIA
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Sep 05, 2011 at 02:05 PM
Well, it's probably just psychological, thinking that anything made in China is nothing but quality, I say, there is not really that much difference between the RS6, which was made in England, and the RX6 that are made in China. Afterall, it is still the quality of the sound that matters. And to me, it transcends any localities where the speakers were made.

Actually the sourcing out in China began with the RS series but I agree it really doesn't matter where it was assembled as long as the parts esp. the driver is coming from UK. As master Stagea said nasa design and QC pa din yan, kung papayagan nila mag-tunog pirated ang MA.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: musika on Sep 05, 2011 at 09:27 PM
if budget permits try to get the next model of onkyo to bring out the best of it lalo na sa music, but the entry level can play this babies. just me
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Sep 06, 2011 at 12:48 AM
Actually the sourcing out in China began with the RS series but I agree it really doesn't matter where it was assembled as long as the parts esp. the driver is coming from UK. As master Stagea said nasa design and QC pa din yan, kung papayagan nila mag-tunog pirated ang MA.

I see. That means I got the older stocks when I bought the RS. Hmmm. It seems they have become a collector's item.

Anything not made in china is fast becoming a collector's item.

@ stagea,

Are your products mainly about speakers? What's the nature of your business? My curiosity is piqued.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sientobente on Sep 06, 2011 at 02:18 AM
I see. That means I got the older stocks when I bought the RS. Hmmm. It seems they have become a collector's item.

Anything not made in china is fast becoming a collector's item.

@ stagea,

Are your products mainly about speakers? What's the nature of your business? My curiosity is piqued.

Sir, I don't think StageA is into selling or manufacturing speakers. He is more of a speaker collector. Mainly high-end ones. In fact he built a dedicated house to use as his stock room.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Sep 06, 2011 at 06:26 AM
@ stagea,

Are your products mainly about speakers? What's the nature of your business? My curiosity is piqued.

Nope, I work with a company that builds mostly business machines. I think that manufacturing/assembly work for other items would be more or less analogous though.

Sir, I don't think StageA is into selling or manufacturing speakers. He is more of a speaker collector. Mainly high-end ones. In fact he built a dedicated house to use as his stock room.

Lokoloko ka Master Gerard. Ikaw lang ang ganyan kayaman.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Conan on Sep 06, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Sir, I don't think StageA is into selling or manufacturing speakers. He is more of a speaker collector. Mainly high-end ones. In fact he built a dedicated house to use as his stock room.

Ha-ha!  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Sep 06, 2011 at 05:29 PM
Sir, I don't think StageA is into selling or manufacturing speakers. He is more of a speaker collector. Mainly high-end ones. In fact he built a dedicated house to use as his stock room.

 :D idollll!!!!

I see. That means I got the older stocks when I bought the RS. Hmmm. It seems they have become a collector's item.

Ayus yan and if you can find anything in the box, manual or speaker itself that says it is indeed made in UK then congrats! You just found a platinum in your Silvers ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Sep 08, 2011 at 12:16 AM
MA - GR (Gold Reference) and S (silver) - Made in England

Platinum, GX, GS, RX, RS, BR are all Made in China (except BX - assembled in Malaysia) , but designed and engineered in the UK.

MA's tweeters for platinum series are Made in Malaysia but the final assembly is done in MA's factory in China, with QC supervised and inspected by Monitor Audio's own staff.

Source: excerpt from Stereophile Magazine April 2010 / Interview with Dean Hartley - Head Designer - Monitor Audio

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: avshop on Sep 12, 2011 at 03:07 PM
the monitor audio bx2 is available again for audition. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lithium_deuteride on Sep 12, 2011 at 07:27 PM
Marc;

Can you please PM me cash prices for the RX2, RXFX, RX Center, BX2, BXFX, & BX Center?  How's the MA synergy with higher-end Yamaha AVR's?

Thanks.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: avshop on Sep 12, 2011 at 08:15 PM
Marc;

Can you please PM me cash prices for the RX2, RXFX, RX Center, BX2, BXFX, & BX Center?  How's the MA synergy with higher-end Yamaha AVR's?

Thanks.


Sent you pm. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lithium_deuteride on Sep 13, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Sent you pm. :)

Thanks Marc.  Hmm attractive pricing.  How is the synergy of Yamaha (I plan to get a 130 to 140 - wpc Aventage series) and MA kaya?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Sep 13, 2011 at 03:35 PM
Thanks Marc.  Hmm attractive pricing.  How is the synergy of Yamaha (I plan to get a 130 to 140 - wpc Aventage series) and MA kaya?

Imho, higher end Yamahas sound great with the RX series. I've never heard the RX play as good with other AVR brands.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Sep 17, 2011 at 01:48 PM
Imho, higher end Yamahas sound great with the RX series. I've never heard the RX play as good with other AVR brands.

Really? Actually before I decided to buy the amp that I have now, I narrowed down my choices between a Yamaha RXV-1065 and a Marantz SR-7002. Eventually, I went with the Marantz because according to one of the reviews I've read, and I quote "Keep in mind most review publications don’t do continuous power measurements and they usually publish power measurements into clipping at 1% THD + N. Our measurements are very conservative and it is clear that the 110wpc power rating of this receiver is greatly understated as Marantz is delivering MUCH more than specified.". Since I am a loudness junkie, anyone can see that the choice is pretty obvious.

I am quite satisfied with the performance of SR-7002 but there were times that it was coughing up blood (it seemed like the source material had a cut between scenes and the RX6s are having  an abrupt disruption of signals, like a broken pop). My suspicion tells me that the capacitors are running out of reserved power. I had the Low pass filter set to 80 Hz so that the RXFX, which are rated at  60 Hz - 35 kHz, 80 watts, wouldn't have a hard time squeezing out frequencies lower than that.

Do you think, I made a mistake by choosing the Marantz?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: arnold on Sep 28, 2011 at 09:32 PM
I have B&W 685 on yamaha RXV 3800...parang gusto ko itest ung RX2..685 are nice pero may hinahanap ako sa kanya na parang nasa RX2....anyone here tried RX2 sa yamaha when it comes to music?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Billabong on Sep 29, 2011 at 12:04 AM
Really? Actually before I decided to buy the amp that I have now, I narrowed down my choices between a Yamaha RXV-1065 and a Marantz SR-7002. Eventually, I went with the Marantz because according to one of the reviews I've read, and I quote "Keep in mind most review publications don’t do continuous power measurements and they usually publish power measurements into clipping at 1% THD + N. Our measurements are very conservative and it is clear that the 110wpc power rating of this receiver is greatly understated as Marantz is delivering MUCH more than specified.". Since I am a loudness junkie, anyone can see that the choice is pretty obvious.

I am quite satisfied with the performance of SR-7002 but there were times that it was coughing up blood (it seemed like the source material had a cut between scenes and the RX6s are having  an abrupt disruption of signals, like a broken pop). My suspicion tells me that the capacitors are running out of reserved power. I had the Low pass filter set to 80 Hz so that the RXFX, which are rated at 80 watts,  wouldn't have a hard time squeezing out frequencies lower than that.

Do you think, I made a mistake by choosing the Marantz?


You can add an external power amp. It will help a lot! ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Sep 29, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Really? Actually before I decided to buy the amp that I have now, I narrowed down my choices between a Yamaha RXV-1065 and a Marantz SR-7002. Eventually, I went with the Marantz because according to one of the reviews I've read, and I quote "Keep in mind most review publications don’t do continuous power measurements and they usually publish power measurements into clipping at 1% THD + N. Our measurements are very conservative and it is clear that the 110wpc power rating of this receiver is greatly understated as Marantz is delivering MUCH more than specified.". Since I am a loudness junkie, anyone can see that the choice is pretty obvious.

I am quite satisfied with the performance of SR-7002 but there were times that it was coughing up blood (it seemed like the source material had a cut between scenes and the RX6s are having  an abrupt disruption of signals, like a broken pop). My suspicion tells me that the capacitors are running out of reserved power. I had the Low pass filter set to 80 Hz so that the RXFX, which are rated at  60 Hz - 35 kHz, 80 watts, wouldn't have a hard time squeezing out frequencies lower than that.

Do you think, I made a mistake by choosing the Marantz?


It shouldn't pop unless you're driving it to clipping levels. You don't normally hear a pop when it's just the rail level collapsing. Try crossing the front channels a little higher to see if that remedies the problem.

Marantz makes very nice AV gear, imho.

I have B&W 685 on yamaha RXV 3800...parang gusto ko itest ung RX2..685 are nice pero may hinahanap ako sa kanya na parang nasa RX2....anyone here tried RX2 sa yamaha when it comes to music?

Yep, maganda siya for me (as far as AVRs go). Try it, then decide. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cray on Oct 01, 2011 at 10:43 PM
sir ask ko lang po kung worth it po ba mag upgrade from wharfedale diamond to MA BX series po? my current setup is 9.1, 9 cs,9sr and vsx520 gusto ko po sana mag upgrade BX2 and BX center, nagiisip lang ako kasi ito den yung entry ng MA baka hindi ganun ka sulet.. usage is 80% movies and x0% music ( also planning to build a separate stereo nasa living kasi yung Home Theater eh mas madalas ako sa bedroom because of my work 3D rendering )

hingi lang ako suggestion para hindi naman masayang yung hard earned money
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Oct 02, 2011 at 01:36 AM
sir ask ko lang po kung worth it po ba mag upgrade from wharfedale diamond to MA BX series po? my current setup is 9.1, 9 cs,9sr and vsx520 gusto ko po sana mag upgrade BX2 and BX center, nagiisip lang ako kasi ito den yung entry ng MA baka hindi ganun ka sulet.. usage is 80% movies and x0% music ( also planning to build a separate stereo nasa living kasi yung Home Theater eh mas madalas ako sa bedroom because of my work 3D rendering )

hingi lang ako suggestion para hindi naman masayang yung hard earned money

Pakinggan mo na lang then decide. If you're happy with your current setup, you don't have to change a thing.

You can use the money on your separate music system.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sovrain on Oct 06, 2011 at 02:50 PM
just got a marantz sr5005, pwede bang i-match sa  Rx6? tnx
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Oct 06, 2011 at 02:58 PM
just got a marantz sr5005, pwede bang i-match sa  Rx6? tnx

Doable. However, I'm not sure of the sound that you're after. I suggest heading over to Audioworld to test these speakers with your AVR.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: richardcruz on Oct 06, 2011 at 03:12 PM
sir ask ko lang po kung worth it po ba mag upgrade from wharfedale diamond to MA BX series po? my current setup is 9.1, 9 cs,9sr and vsx520 gusto ko po sana mag upgrade BX2 and BX center, nagiisip lang ako kasi ito den yung entry ng MA baka hindi ganun ka sulet.. usage is 80% movies and x0% music ( also planning to build a separate stereo nasa living kasi yung Home Theater eh mas madalas ako sa bedroom because of my work 3D rendering )

hingi lang ako suggestion para hindi naman masayang yung hard earned money

Looks more like "just" a lateral move as both MA BX and Wharf 9s are entry levels, that it will just change the character of the sound. Just save up and aim for the "next higher" level - e.g., B&W 6 series, MA RX series, Dali Ikon series, Dynaudio DM or Excite or Focal Chorus.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Oct 06, 2011 at 03:27 PM
just got a marantz sr5005, pwede bang i-match sa  Rx6? tnx

i had a chance to help set up the system of one of our members here, he has the same Marantz though uses a full RS series, RS6, RSLCR and RSFX,

i would say its one of the nicest I heard and I almost replaced my receiver with a marantz was just able to fight the urge.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sovrain on Oct 06, 2011 at 03:57 PM
i had a chance to help set up the system of one of our members here, he has the same Marantz though uses a full RS series, RS6, RSLCR and RSFX,

i would say its one of the nicest I heard and I almost replaced my receiver with a marantz was just able to fight the urge.
now, the urge is on me to take the Rx series :D tnx Sir Onkyo606 and Sir stagea
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Oct 06, 2011 at 04:31 PM
now, the urge is on me to take the Rx series :D tnx Sir Onkyo606 and Sir stagea

its a worthy investment sir

congrats in advance
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Oct 06, 2011 at 07:21 PM
I exactly have the same setup: Marantz SR7002 and the Full RXAV getup (RX6, RX Centre, RXFX) except that I replaced the subwoofer with a Hsu Research VTF3-MK4.

I could say that until now, the full fledged Marantz-MA RX sound tandem leaves my mouth gaping. Only that sometimes the Marantz is tripping, which causes it to a pop a sound that seems to alarm me whether it could do damage to the right RXFX and the right RX6 whenever I crank the volume up. Don't worry about this, as this might just be a problem with my own amp only.

Get the Marantz and the RXFX. It's the perfect combination.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audiojunkie on Oct 06, 2011 at 11:22 PM

"^" seems that your AVR is running out of juice to push your RX6.

..Have you considered getting ext. power amp?  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Oct 07, 2011 at 06:04 PM
'I'm considering... but I don't know how to do it. Plus, it's not only the amp's juice that's running out. I've stretched my budget far enough that I might have to declare bankruptcy. Lol.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sovrain on Oct 07, 2011 at 09:02 PM
I exactly have the same setup: Marantz SR7002 and the Full RXAV getup (RX6, RX Centre, RXFX) except that I replaced the subwoofer with a Hsu Research VTF3-MK4.

I could say that until now, the full fledged Marantz-MA RX sound tandem leaves my mouth gaping. Only that sometimes the Marantz is tripping, which causes it to a pop a sound that seems to alarm me whether it could do damage to the right RXFX and the right RX6 whenever I crank the volume up. Don't worry about this, as this might just be a problem with my own amp only.

Get the Marantz and the RXFX. It's the perfect combination.
tnx sir karzai.........

malapit na...........na ma close and selection, audition na lang, or baka di na rin, baka deretso bili na rin
malapit na..........ang december bonus..or baka di na rin mahintay.... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Oct 07, 2011 at 09:15 PM
Utangin na yan. Bayaran na lang pag dating ng nosbu. Lalo kang magkakasakit niyan e... sa excitement...

Haha.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sovrain on Oct 07, 2011 at 09:24 PM
Utangin na yan. Bayaran na lang pag dating ng nosbu. Lalo kang magkakasakit niyan e... sa excitement...

Haha.
alin bang MA dealer ang tumatanggap ng visa ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Oct 08, 2011 at 01:59 AM
Yung sa Shang yata puwede hulugan per month e. Sight n sound yata o yung taga teacher's village sa QC.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lithium_deuteride on Oct 15, 2011 at 06:55 PM
Am now a satisfied MA user :).  Sharing a few pics:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/carnika/IMG_3424.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/carnika/IMG_3428.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Conan on Oct 15, 2011 at 07:23 PM
Am now a satisfied MA user :).  Sharing a few pics:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/carnika/IMG_3424.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/carnika/IMG_3428.jpg)

Nice!  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [r0n1n] on Nov 08, 2011 at 09:45 PM
Congrats sir lithium!

MA gurus, ask ko lang ano ba ang difference ng RS at RX series aside from the obvious newer series yung RX? Specifically RS6 and RX6.

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Nov 09, 2011 at 03:07 PM
Congrats sir lithium!

MA gurus, ask ko lang ano ba ang difference ng RS at RX series aside from the obvious newer series yung RX? Specifically RS6 and RX6.

Thanks in advance!

not on the technical perspective but i will try anyway. Im using an RS6 currently with RSLCR but have listened to RX6 and RXLCR before getting the RS.

LOOKS:

RS6 has a fancier looks because of the trimmings on the drivers. RX6 looks simpler and suites well those who are not into fancy looking things, simplistic design but very calssy looking.

SOUND CHARACTER:

I feel the RS6 sounds more dynamic in the sense that the top end (HF) sounds brighter than the RX6. The RX6 sounds a bit laidback to me and perhaps would be appreciated more by those people who wants it that way. Im into dynamic sounding speakers thats why the RS6 suites me well. All the rest, i dont hear any difference.

BUILD QUALITY:

Same even the color (atleast the wall nut and black as I see them)

Both possesses excellent  sound quality and build quality overall. Its just really a matter of preference.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [r0n1n] on Nov 09, 2011 at 09:27 PM
thanks bro onkyo606 for your inputs. i saw someone selling his RS6 and I am contemplating to trade but Im not sure if I'll be doing an upgrade/sidegrade/downgrade  ???
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sovrain on Jan 01, 2012 at 10:58 AM
what audio store that has Rx6 for demo? been to avshop and AA but they dont have demo unit........tia

HAppy new year!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Jan 01, 2012 at 11:36 AM
what audio store that has Rx6 for demo? been to avshop and AA but they dont have demo unit........tia

HAppy new year!!!!!!!

Try Audio World along Banawe. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: natosan on Jan 01, 2012 at 06:16 PM
what audio store that has Rx6 for demo? been to avshop and AA but they dont have demo unit........tia

HAppy new year!!!!!!!

Saw one at Toyz for the Big Boyz at the basement of Makati Cinema Square.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sovrain on Jan 02, 2012 at 08:00 AM
Try Audio World along Banawe. :)
Saw one at Toyz for the Big Boyz at the basement of Makati Cinema Square.
tnx sirs... :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: xtian_lugz on Jan 02, 2012 at 10:29 PM
Question mga sirs..for the MA Rx1 vs the MA Bx1 Sulit ba ung price difference ng dalawa? I just home auditioned a pair of MA Bx1 i liked it but thinking about to get the Rx1..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Jan 02, 2012 at 11:22 PM
I like the RX better. Pero siyempre, may ibang flavor din ang BX that suited your taste. It would a lot better if you could really play both side by side and have your favorite tracks as reference.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Jan 03, 2012 at 03:24 PM
Question mga sirs..for the MA Rx1 vs the MA Bx1 Sulit ba ung price difference ng dalawa? I just home auditioned a pair of MA Bx1 i liked it but thinking about to get the Rx1..

its worth every penny

ang layo ng tunog ng broze sa silver, kahit yung pinaka mahal ng bronze mas maganda pa din pinakamura ng silver.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: timber715 on Jan 03, 2012 at 03:27 PM
its worth every penny

ang layo ng tunog ng broze sa silver, kahit yung pinaka mahal ng bronze mas maganda pa din pinakamura ng silver.
ito rin gusto ko, sana by next year magkaron ako nyan....
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Jan 03, 2012 at 03:31 PM
ito rin gusto ko, sana by next year magkaron ako nyan....

yung next year mo sir sonny sinabi mo nung december 31, 2011 eh kaya bili na ng RX 1 tawagan mo na si Che or Jayson ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: timber715 on Jan 03, 2012 at 03:42 PM
yung next year mo sir sonny sinabi mo nung december 31, 2011 eh kaya bili na ng RX 1 tawagan mo na si Che or Jayson ;D
hindi brader, sinabi ko yun jan 1 2012 na  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: xtian_lugz on Jan 03, 2012 at 03:49 PM
its worth every penny

ang layo ng tunog ng broze sa silver, kahit yung pinaka mahal ng bronze mas maganda pa din pinakamura ng silver.

Hmm if thats the case eh di mag silver na.. ;D naku po makakbili na sana ako ng br1 eh kaso ayun direcho na Rx1.. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: anchit on Jan 04, 2012 at 03:11 PM
Hmm if thats the case eh di mag silver na.. ;D naku po makakbili na sana ako ng br1 eh kaso ayun direcho na Rx1.. :)

get the silver sir, ibang iba. I myself is a happy user/owner of silveer, RS nga lang.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Jan 04, 2012 at 08:18 PM
Hmm if thats the case eh di mag silver na.. ;D naku po makakbili na sana ako ng br1 eh kaso ayun direcho na Rx1.. :)

And better yet, try to audition the gold.  ;D Very audible difference sa mid to highs especially.  ;)

get the silver sir, ibang iba. I myself is a happy user/owner of silveer, RS nga lang.

Musta breaking in..?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jao143 on Jan 04, 2012 at 08:49 PM
sir nelson, how bout the platinum?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: xtian_lugz on Jan 04, 2012 at 08:50 PM
And better yet, try to audition the gold.  ;D Very audible difference sa mid to highs especially.  ;)

Musta breaking in..?

ok silver sir.. ;D baka maglaway ako sa gold.. I'll try to home audition a silver ung bronze kasi bumagay sa musical fidelity ko eh if the silvers are waaaay better then lets give it a try
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Jan 05, 2012 at 01:21 PM
malaki ba difference ng tunog ng RX2 compare sa RX1?
for pure music listening ano mas maganda?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Jan 05, 2012 at 02:22 PM
malaki ba difference ng tunog ng RX2 compare sa RX1?
for pure music listening ano mas maganda?

if your a bass head, RX2 is for you pero sa iabng tao baka masyadong bloated ang dating ng bottom end ng RX2, it maybe too much for some pero sa iba ok na ok yung bass na ganun para sa isang BS na speaker, its huge actually. others aspects of the SQ, wala naman akong narining na malaking kaibahan.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Jan 05, 2012 at 03:25 PM
if your a bass head, RX2 is for you pero sa iabng tao baka masyadong bloated ang dating ng bottom end ng RX2, it maybe too much for some pero sa iba ok na ok yung bass na ganun para sa isang BS na speaker, its huge actually. others aspects of the SQ, wala naman akong narining na malaking kaibahan.

thanks for the input, sir.  i prefer yung detailed highs and mids.  para sa mga acoustic guitars, jazz and vocal music.  i think with this description RX1 will fit my taste.  for bass music, i'll use my JBL L100 nalang.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Jan 05, 2012 at 06:00 PM
thanks for the input, sir.  i prefer yung detailed highs and mids.  para sa mga acoustic guitars, jazz and vocal music.  i think with this description RX1 will fit my taste.  for bass music, i'll use my JBL L100 nalang.  :)

Amoy Monitor Gold ang ganitong preference.  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Jan 05, 2012 at 06:16 PM
sir nelson, how bout the platinum?

The PL is more refined-sounding against the GX, but they're relatively close together in performance. The GX is a big jump from the RX, imo.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jao143 on Jan 05, 2012 at 06:23 PM
The PL is more refined-sounding against the GX, but they're relatively close together in performance. The GX is a big jump from the RX, imo.

Thank you for the feedback sir Ivan :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Jan 05, 2012 at 07:53 PM
sir nelson, how bout the platinum?

I still did not have the chance to audition one.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jao143 on Jan 06, 2012 at 06:55 AM
I'm really curious on how the ribbon twits of the GX would sound.... hhhhmmmm....
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mcbry on Jan 06, 2012 at 10:07 AM
Amoy Monitor Gold ang ganitong preference.  :D


ok na ok sana to kaso hindi kaya ng budget.  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: carlo.A on Jan 06, 2012 at 01:06 PM
I just wanted to ask. You guys think that the gx will match properly with my onkyo 3008?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lithium_deuteride on Jan 06, 2012 at 05:22 PM
The PL is more refined-sounding against the GX, but they're relatively close together in performance. The GX is a big jump from the RX, imo.

Big jump in price too ;).

Mga kaibigan anong speaker cable ang babagay sa mga MA?  Am just using ordinary wires now kasi.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Jan 06, 2012 at 05:56 PM
Big jump in price too ;).

Mga kaibigan anong speaker cable ang babagay sa mga MA?  Am just using ordinary wires now kasi.

Copper or silver. AudioWorld also has furutech and ecosse. You can try them out.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: timber715 on Jan 06, 2012 at 11:59 PM
Big jump in price too ;).

Mga kaibigan anong speaker cable ang babagay sa mga MA?  Am just using ordinary wires now kasi.
John, I got a pair of Cal's famous cables, if you are willing to try them let me know, I can probably lend it to you for a week or two.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lithium_deuteride on Jan 07, 2012 at 07:04 AM
Oh yeah I've heard about Cal's cables.  Sige I'll try them out.  Thanks for the offer Sonny.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: timber715 on Jan 07, 2012 at 10:55 AM
Oh yeah I've heard about Cal's cables.  Sige I'll try them out.  Thanks for the offer Sonny.
great, I will leave them sa court and you can pick them up if you are in the area... or I can send them with my wife's cousin who lives near your place.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lithium_deuteride on Jan 11, 2012 at 11:58 AM
Panalo ang cables ni Cal.  Brings out details, bass too.  Calling on Cal, may I order a pair and a half?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: wengkapre on Jan 11, 2012 at 01:01 PM
Panalo ang cables ni Cal.  Brings out details, bass too.  Calling on Cal, may I order a pair and a half?

order na Sir:

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,93853.1560.html (http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,93853.1560.html)

worth every penny  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lithium_deuteride on Jan 11, 2012 at 02:17 PM
Thanks for the link... :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [joms] on Jan 15, 2012 at 05:41 AM
Mga masters, kaya bang magpatugtog ng malakas sa BX or RX when watching movies or listening to Disco songs? Can it handle reference level or a bit more? Let's say that it will be powered by the Onkyo 609 (or 709/809) and may sub na SVS ported.

Can you crank the volume up? Or magiging harsh na yung tunog ? (or masisira na yung speaker)?

TY
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Jan 18, 2012 at 04:31 PM
I can't say about what BX can do but I can say for sure that your amp wouldn't have enough juice to bring the RX to its breaking point. I have cranked the RX to extreme levels but I could not detect the slightest bit of straining or distortion

You can push the amp and the speakers to their limits but I doubt that they give out before your hearing does or the police knocking on your door, or your angry neighbors breaking your door, whichever comes first.

Disco songs generally contain low end frequencies so it is the SVS who's gonna take over the job and it is also the subwoofer that will strain your relationship with your neighbors.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lithium_deuteride on Jan 18, 2012 at 04:56 PM
Mga masters, kaya bang magpatugtog ng malakas sa BX or RX when watching movies or listening to Disco songs? Can it handle reference level or a bit more? Let's say that it will be powered by the Onkyo 609 (or 709/809) and may sub na SVS ported.

Can you crank the volume up? Or magiging harsh na yung tunog ? (or masisira na yung speaker)?

TY

I once cranked my Yamaha RX-A2010 to reference level (zero) for a few seconds while watching a loud scene from the last Transformers movie.  The dust from the flourscent fixture above started falling on me and the starter actually popped out of its socket but the RX speakers didn't break-up  :).  You can ask uerkiwi09 who was with me at the time.

Karzai is right, listening at reference level isn't very neighborly.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Cjtjader on Jan 18, 2012 at 07:30 PM
John, I got a pair of Cal's famous cables, if you are willing to try them let me know, I can probably lend it to you for a week or two.

order na Sir:

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,93853.1560.html (http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,93853.1560.html)

worth every penny  ;)

 Thanks for the ads and heads up, Braders Sonny and William!

Panalo ang cables ni Cal.  Brings out details, bass too.  Calling on Cal, may I order a pair and a half?

Hi John! Now ko lang nakita itong thread...... Heehhehehe shipped na po!! Thanks!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: lithium_deuteride on Jan 18, 2012 at 08:50 PM
Cal thanks for the "stealth" cables. I'm impressed by your craftsmanship. I installed them last night and I could tell straight away there is a difference.  I can't put my finger on it yet as I can only listen at much reduced levels at night but for sure I get more details when watching movies.

I played my "reference" concert BDR (Roy Orbison) and there was an imbalance in volume especially on the highs between the surrounds and the fronts/center (which received the new cables) where before there was perfect synergy.  That proves the introduction of new cables drastically changed something. I'll have to do a new YPAO calibration this coming weekend to balance things out again.

Thanks again Cal.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Cjtjader on Jan 18, 2012 at 09:07 PM
 Thanks, John! Glad you liked the looks of those cables and its sonic benefits!  :) Oops OT na ata!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [joms] on Jan 18, 2012 at 10:55 PM
Thanks for the reply.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: armymanhaha on Jan 25, 2012 at 06:35 AM
San ba may GX line na speaks? Where can I get pricing din?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Jan 25, 2012 at 06:38 PM
San ba may GX line na speaks? Where can I get pricing din?

Check out audioworld. They also have a thread here.  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: threadlock on Jan 31, 2012 at 12:07 PM
mga around how much kaya ang GX10?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: romymartinez on Jan 31, 2012 at 07:35 PM
GX100 SRP 87K  ::)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Jan 31, 2012 at 07:51 PM
Around 70K after discount.

from MA website:
"The critical GX driver elements are based on the ground-breaking Platinum designs. The fabulously efficient wideband GX ribbon tweeter reproduces the authentic tonal character of frequencies beyond 60kHz, . . ." :o
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: stilljey on Feb 09, 2012 at 01:06 AM
im planning to get RX6 and paired with my Onkyo 709, how does he sound, can RX6 sing well
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ogikisan on Feb 10, 2012 at 09:24 AM
has anyone tried matching these babies to yaqin vk2100? Been thinking of a good amplifier to match my soon to be speaker system. thanks.

Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: timber715 on Feb 13, 2012 at 04:42 PM
Heard the rx1 and 2 kanina and dang very impressive. It must be time to start another diet :-[ ...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Feb 13, 2012 at 04:46 PM
Heard the rx1 and 2 kanina and dang very impressive. It must be time to start another diet :-[ ...


kung mag diet ka sir sonny im sure hindi mas restricitve as the first time you did it when you got your current speaker hehehe, eto yung sardinas mo pwede pang may pandesal.


you will never go wrong with either of the two choices coupled with the RXLCR and perhaps the BXFX if price of the RXFX is quite stiff.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lancito on Feb 13, 2012 at 04:51 PM
I want to upgrade my RS1 and RSLCR to RX6 and RXLCR (brain storming).  May difference kaya for HT lalo na bookshelf to floorstanders?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Feb 13, 2012 at 05:03 PM
I want to upgrade my RS1 and RSLCR to RX6 and RXLCR (brain storming).  May difference kaya for HT lalo na bookshelf to floorstanders?

sent you PM sir Lance,

the floor stander would have an edge versus the book shelf considering the extra woofer, in two channel audio listening wihtout subwoofer the floor stander have an edge because of better bass, i believe in movies, the floor stander can produce better sound quality when crossing the xover to 80 hz versus the bookshelf.

to better gauge the SQ, you might want to visit audioworld and do a side by side of the RX1 versus RX 6 and hear for yourself if the difference may be significant enough for you to go floor stander.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lancito on Feb 13, 2012 at 05:05 PM
sent you PM sir Lance,

the floor stander would have an edge versus the book shelf considering the extra woofer, in two channel audio listening wihtout subwoofer the floor stander have an edge because of better bass, i believe in movies, the floor stander can produce better sound quality when crossing the xover to 80 hz versus the bookshelf.

to better gauge the SQ, you might want to visit audioworld and do a side by side of the RX1 versus RX 6 and hear for yourself if the difference may be significant enough for you to go floor stander.

Salamat bro.  Wala ako budget nag brainstorm lang.  Medyo napalakas pagiisip ko narinig niyo.  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: GLC on Feb 13, 2012 at 07:57 PM
Guys, tanung ko lang kung ok na ba yun monitor audio vector 5.1 with yamaha rx-v371 para sa 14ft by 14ft na room??
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: timber715 on Feb 14, 2012 at 01:15 AM
if I may report what I experienced earlier...
first had a listen to the RX1 set up with a Nad and an olive 03... me and the boss were amazed at the soundstage... big voice from little speakers  :o
then we requested the RX2... not as big a soundstage but room immediately got filled...
but this is intended for ht so we asked if we can listen with the MA RXC. Started with the RX1 + center... it was nice but not what we wanted (too bad as this can save me some bucks)
requested the RX2 and this fit the bill, very nice... clarity which is what we wanted was there and the sound quality was astounding. Now I know why ht gurus here prefer this brand and in silver  ;D
I have been listening to several brands and model over the weekend, some were nice some were just speakers in a corner... this one is the one for me. maybe the RX6 is a better option, I never tried nor considered them for budgetary reasons  ;D ;D ;D
oh and before we left, we listened to the BX5... what can I say? its not silver ;)
this is my experience, I hope I did not offend anyone... ( I tend to do that unintentionally)  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Feb 14, 2012 at 01:16 AM
Guys, tanung ko lang kung ok na ba yun monitor audio vector 5.1 with yamaha rx-v371 para sa 14ft by 14ft na room??

If you don't play loud and already know what to expect, it will do. If you haven't heard them, schedule a trip to Audioworld for a demo.

If you're going this direction, try putting the sub in a corner or near a wall to help it.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: stilljey on Feb 14, 2012 at 10:27 AM
got my new MA RX6 and RXCenter lately, when i heard this lovely speaker, my previous question was anwered   :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ogikisan on Feb 14, 2012 at 06:31 PM
If you don't play loud and already know what to expect, it will do. If you haven't heard them, schedule a trip to Audioworld for a demo.

If you're going this direction, try putting the sub in a corner or near a wall to help it.

+1

I was planning to set up a HT system before I finally decided to just go into pure audio that was why I went to Audioworld for the audition. Yes, i heard the vector 5.1 driven by a Yamaha av receiver. Sounded good with much clarity.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raider125jeigh on Feb 16, 2012 at 07:52 PM
meron po ba dyan may monitor audio br2?

hehehe
im looking for it..

lakas po ba base compare sa 9.1 wharfedale?

thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ogikisan on Feb 17, 2012 at 04:05 PM
meron po ba dyan may monitor audio br2?

hehehe
im looking for it..

lakas po ba base compare sa 9.1 wharfedale?

thanks

Hi sir,
I haven't heard the wharf 9.1 yet but recently i got a br2. For a small floorstander, it has a loud bass already. No need to add another sub.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Feb 17, 2012 at 04:16 PM
Hi sir,
I haven't heard the wharf 9.1 yet but recently i got a br2. For a small floorstander, it has a loud bass already. No need to add another sub.

is BR2 a floor stander? di ba bookshelf lang ito?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raider125jeigh on Feb 17, 2012 at 04:57 PM
is BR2 a floor stander? di ba bookshelf lang ito?

yup bookshelf lang po yan
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ogikisan on Feb 18, 2012 at 03:24 PM
yup bookshelf lang po yan

sorry my mistake. mine's a br5. narinig ko na bx2 though.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sovrain on Feb 20, 2012 at 12:07 PM
gusto ko lang magpasalamat kay gilbert ng audioworld, at sa management mismo, they let me audition ung rx6, at ung proac, sus, laglag ang panga ko...audioworld, maraming maraming salamat
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ≧◉◡◉≦xrampage≧◉◡◉≦ on Apr 05, 2012 at 12:20 AM
May naka MA speaker ba with pioneer Elite receiver? Like to audition MA speaker after holy week.   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: stilljey on Apr 07, 2012 at 12:28 PM
May naka MA speaker ba with pioneer Elite receiver? Like to audition MA speaker after holy week.   ;D ;D ;D

palagay ko sir bring your pio elite na lang para sure ka sa outcome, basta MA naman sure na magandang tumunog lalo na yung silver series.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raider125jeigh on Apr 07, 2012 at 01:07 PM
palagay ko sir bring your pio elite na lang para sure ka sa outcome, basta MA naman sure na magandang tumunog lalo na yung silver series.

tama dalhin mo nalang ung pioneer elite mo brader

anu ba yan magandang pio elite mo na yan... pashare naman
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ≧◉◡◉≦xrampage≧◉◡◉≦ on Apr 07, 2012 at 09:54 PM
palagay ko sir bring your pio elite na lang para sure ka sa outcome, basta MA naman sure na magandang tumunog lalo na yung silver series.

tama dalhin mo nalang ung pioneer elite mo brader

anu ba yan magandang pio elite mo na yan... pashare naman

Pio Elite SC-55 para iwas kulam. Mag audition muna kami ni joko sa mga store ng monitor audio kahit hindi elite yung pio basta pio yung brand.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raider125jeigh on Apr 07, 2012 at 09:55 PM
Pio Elite SC-55 para iwas kulam. Mag audition muna kami ni joko sa mga store ng monitor audio kahit hindi elite yung pio basta pio yung brand.  ;D ;D
sasama ako - pm nyo lang ako kung kelan
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ≧◉◡◉≦xrampage≧◉◡◉≦ on Apr 07, 2012 at 10:06 PM
sasama ako - pm nyo lang ako kung kelan

Sige brader ang sure is ung araw sabado lagi ako nag aaudition. Baka dumaan kami sa pinapagawa ko na lalagyan ng HT room ko sa bundok sama ka?  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: joko11 on Apr 08, 2012 at 01:22 AM
sasama ako - pm nyo lang ako kung kelan

noted yan brader basta kayo taya ni elmer sa chow ;D
sagot ko na kwento ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raider125jeigh on Apr 08, 2012 at 02:28 PM
noted yan brader basta kayo taya ni elmer sa chow ;D
sagot ko na kwento ;)

aba aba - syempre pag wala kwento ala kwenta hahah


pilitin ko sumama kasi may work ako ng sat
san ba ung mga lugar na pwede magaudition

lalo na maudition ko tong monitor audio
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: joko11 on Apr 08, 2012 at 05:17 PM
aba aba - syempre pag wala kwento ala kwenta hahah


pilitin ko sumama kasi may work ako ng sat
san ba ung mga lugar na pwede magaudition

lalo na maudition ko tong monitor audio
pwede naman weekdays.hirap din kasi ako magpaalam sa work pag sabado at lingo.
si xrampage bahala sa place kung san mag-audition.sya driver e
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raider125jeigh on Apr 08, 2012 at 05:53 PM
pwede naman weekdays.hirap din kasi ako magpaalam sa work pag sabado at lingo.
si xrampage bahala sa place kung san mag-audition.sya driver e

ok ok
off ko wed and thurs - whole day pwede ako
hehehe
saan ba nakatira si papa xrampage jackson hehehe

ako makati area ako
gusto ko marinig ung monitor audio
saka rti seris na polk
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Apr 08, 2012 at 05:57 PM
Sa audioworld pwede ninyo din i-audition. Look for jason or Sir Joey. It's along Banaue lang.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: joko11 on Apr 08, 2012 at 06:13 PM
thanks papa nelson

pwede ako brader derick this coming thursday whole day..
calling elmer
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raider125jeigh on Apr 08, 2012 at 06:28 PM
thanks papa nelson

pwede ako brader derick this coming thursday whole day..
calling elmer

pwede din ako
iset na yan
just tell me the exact time punta kasi kami ni esmi sa medical city
thurs din pero agahan ko so kung lunch time or after lunch time makagala na hahaha
wed this week negative split off ako sunday and wed off ko this week


go go go i want to hear the monitor audio rx
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Apr 08, 2012 at 07:24 PM
pwede din ako
iset na yan
just tell me the exact time punta kasi kami ni esmi sa medical city
thurs din pero agahan ko so kung lunch time or after lunch time makagala na hahaha
wed this week negative split off ako sunday and wed off ko this week


go go go i want to hear the monitor audio rx

Try to consider silver especially the gold series. Super ganda ng gold. Baka 1 time bilihan na lang din peros super tagal na kayo ulit bago mag-upgrade.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raider125jeigh on Apr 08, 2012 at 07:27 PM
Try to consider silver especially the gold series. Super ganda ng gold. Baka 1 time bilihan na lang din peros super tagal na kayo ulit bago mag-upgrade.

i assume gold din ang presyo hahaha
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Apr 08, 2012 at 09:40 PM
i assume gold din ang presyo hahaha


Hindi naman if you would compare it sa ibang brands using ribbon tweeters.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ≧◉◡◉≦xrampage≧◉◡◉≦ on Apr 08, 2012 at 10:50 PM
i assume gold din ang presyo hahaha

May masama balak yung is ajan. Ayan brader go for gold na parang olympic gold medal yan. Pero may mga nag sasabi sa akin silver series ng monitor audio maganda pano pa kaya yung gold may gold kaya sa loob ng speaker?  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Apr 09, 2012 at 10:01 AM
May masama balak yung is ajan. Ayan brader go for gold na parang olympic gold medal yan. Pero may mga nag sasabi sa akin silver series ng monitor audio maganda pano pa kaya yung gold may gold kaya sa loon ng speaker?  ;D ;D

Mas balanced yun tonality for me yun gold. Pero, shemps, what may sound balanced to me, may not sound balanced to you.  :D nevertheless, no harm in auditioning. Free naman.  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: haboky on May 10, 2012 at 09:05 PM
anyone here heard rx1 paired with rotel (ra-06 se)? how does it compare to b&w 685? i find the 685 paired with rotel lacking in detail on the highs. thanks..  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Conan on May 11, 2012 at 07:15 AM
anyone here heard rx1 paired with rotel (ra-06 se)? how does it compare to b&w 685? i find the 685 paired with rotel lacking in detail on the highs. thanks..  :)

The 685 really "leans" toward the warm side. If it's detail that you want you should listen to Mordaunt Short Mezzo speakers at 5th Avenue stores.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: haboky on May 11, 2012 at 07:47 PM
The 685 really "leans" toward the warm side. If it's detail that you want you should listen to Mordaunt Short Mezzo speakers at 5th Avenue stores.

thanks for the suggestion sir. i will try to audition it when i get the chance to be in manila. Haven't seen Mordaunt Short here in Cebu.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: haboky on May 12, 2012 at 10:12 AM
what midrange amp will be a good match to rx1?  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sientobente on May 12, 2012 at 10:26 AM
The 685 really "leans" toward the warm side. If it's detail that you want you should listen to Mordaunt Short Mezzo speakers at 5th Avenue stores.

I agree. I was impressed by the Mezzo 2 sound. The details run straight to your face. That's how engaging it is.  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on May 20, 2012 at 06:15 PM
Gud day MA owners, just wanna hear your opinions & suggestions...

Currently I'm using Monitor Audio S2 x4 (front & rear), SLCR (center), SFX (which I'm not yet using)

I'm contemplating of upgrading my whole speaker system (5.1) to:

RX2, RX1, RXC, RXFX or RSFX (pag may budget na)

Do you think it's worth the upgrade ?
Considering the built & quality ... (Made in England vs ?)
Are the current silver models still using real-wood veneers ?
Coz it's the main reason why I chose MA speakers (ayoko kong makitang magtuklapan yung mga veneers nila in due time)

Need help & advice, thanks



i heard from people for keeps and silver S series dahil maganda talaga, considering parehong MA nag choices mo, ti boils down to hearing the RX before deciding, pwedeng maganda yung RX sa iba pero sa iyo hindi, case in point, im using RS6 and RSLCR, i prefer this one compared to RX6 and RXLCR na mas bagong modelo because mas maganda ng HF ng RS para sa akin, suites me very well, gusto ko kase talaga yung [arang in your face agad yung tunog
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: TeeGoY on May 21, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Anyone heard the old MA Bronze B2's paired with a Cayin A50t or any tube amp for that matter?  Just wondering about the experiences of people with regards to this pairing.  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vittoy on May 23, 2012 at 09:12 PM
match ang cayin sa MA based on my experience........
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: TeeGoY on May 24, 2012 at 10:04 AM
^^  Copy..  Thanks for the reply!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on May 28, 2012 at 01:00 AM
Gud day MA owners, just wanna hear your opinions & suggestions...

Currently I'm using Monitor Audio S2 x4 (front & rear), SLCR (center), SFX (which I'm not yet using)

I'm contemplating of upgrading my whole speaker system (5.1) to:

RX2, RX1, RXC, RXFX or RSFX (pag may budget na)

Do you think it's worth the upgrade ?
Considering the built & quality ... (Made in England vs ?)
Are the current silver models still using real-wood veneers ?
Coz it's the main reason why I chose MA speakers (ayoko kong makitang magtuklapan yung mga veneers nila in due time)

Need help & advice, thanks



I would suggest try to audition the RX model, but for me speaking of SQ, though refined na ang new models sa Silver series ng MA ay medyo bright ang RS/RX as compared to the original S series.  You need to paired it with good electronics to make them really sing.  Prestige wise, I will keep the S2, but if you have an extra currency to burn, then go for RX or better the GX model para isang bilihan na lang....I tell you, night and day ang difference ng SQ of GX especially kapag tube amplifier ang ginamit...heard the GX-100 with a Cayin A88T and damn...Thought it was a floorstanders ang tumutugtog (not a big fan of Cayin though).  Very wide soundstage from a small package with excellent details as if the band is in front of you playing live, but then again, MA Gold & Silver needs a good electronics (something the caliber of Roksan, Exposure, Marantz or best with Lavardin if you're into SS).  BTW, and if you're planning to dispose your S2, basta walang scratch or dents....just let me know :)

Once I'm a proud owner of the MA S6 and GR-10 (originally Handcrafted in England) six years back, though I already achieved my audio orgasm este audio nirvana through a very drastic upgrades, I still want to have the original S1 or S2 for collection especially if it's in rosemah or santos rosewood finish.  Goodluck :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on May 28, 2012 at 01:24 AM
Ok will consider auditioning them 1st b4 upgrading, besides it took me quite some time para mabuo tong S series na toh.... ang habol ko kasi is yung floorstander sound-like ng RX2 (according sa reviews) but I've yet to hear them baka kasi konti lang difference coz the S series has 7" woofers while RX2 has 8"
Hmmmm.... By the way hows the quailty & built, is it still the same ???

Quality & built, almost the same but with some improvements sa new models.  Ito ang gusto ko sa MA, hindi nagiging cheapo ang gawa nila but if you really want to upgrade...I would suggest go for the GX model and it will not disappoint...Ika nga move to the next level.  What's the purpose of UP-grading if you will still remain in the silver model and the SQ difference is subtle or very minimal...Go for GOLD and you will be Happy....IMHO :)

Once I owned the S6, but then ng marinig ko iyong GR-10, I immediately disposed my S6 and upgraded to Gold.  That small yet powerful monitor paired with my Amadeus KT88 tube amp delivered the near-live reproduction of performances from Rebecca Pidgeon, Jheena Lodwick, The Brothers Four, Harry Belafonte Live @ Carnegie Hall and the whole jazz quartet of Eddie Higgins and Scott Hamilton inside my room... :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on May 29, 2012 at 09:13 AM
Thanks for the suggestion, actually I heard the new GX50 last week (with ribbon tweeters) malayo nga talaga sya sa silver, kung may extra money lang talaga me why not, it's just way out of my budget, I'd rather throw in a couple of bucks more to amplifiers

The last photo of my MA GR-10 hours before it was handed over to his new happy & proud owner from Yokohama, Japan.....
(The last Gold series of MA that was Originally Handcrafted in England)
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u64/solp_online/ma-gr10.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ≧◉◡◉≦xrampage≧◉◡◉≦ on May 29, 2012 at 10:30 AM
Inquiry sa england pa din ba gawa ang MA na new models now or china na? Ano ang model ng polk na puwede itapat sa silver series ng MA?  ;D ;D

Thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on May 29, 2012 at 11:14 AM
Inquiry sa england pa din ba gawa ang MA na new models now or china na? Ano ang model ng polk na puwede itapat sa silver series ng MA?  ;D ;D

Thanks

Lahat ng current MA series kahit na iyong Platinum nila ay gawa na lahat sa China with the strict QC ng MA UK, ang ribbon tweeters nila ay outsourced sa Malaysia.  So far sa narinig ko, ang closest na pwedeng tumapat sa current production ng Silver ng MA ay iyong Polk LS series.  Medyo bright ang RS or RX series pero refined, kung ang Polk RTi naman, well IMHO or depende sa makikinig ay one step back.  Ang Polk ay tulad ng MA Silver series (S, RS or RX), kailangan mo ng magandang electronics otherwise magiging fatiguing kase nga forward, detailed yet medyo bright ang tunog.  Pero once na mabigyan mo both ng justice ang MA Silver or Polk LS type speakers thru good amplification, and you will be very happy :)

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ≧◉◡◉≦xrampage≧◉◡◉≦ on May 29, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Lahat ng current MA series kahit na iyong Platinum nila ay gawa na lahat sa China with the strict QC ng MA UK, ang ribbon tweeters nila ay outsourced sa Malaysia.  So far sa narinig ko, ang closest na pwedeng tumapat sa current production ng Silver ng MA ay iyong Polk LS series.  Medyo bright ang RS or RX series pero refined, kung ang Polk RTi naman, well IMHO or depende sa makikinig ay one step back.  Ang Polk ay tulad ng MA Silver series (S, RS or RX), kailangan mo ng magandang electronics otherwise magiging fatiguing kase nga forward, detailed yet medyo bright ang tunog.  Pero once na mabigyan mo both ng justice ang MA Silver or Polk LS type speakers thru good amplification, and you will be very happy :)



Thanks brader i will be pairing it with Yamaha Aventage RX-A2010 sana makuha ko na budget ko this week para maka purchase na.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sovrain on May 29, 2012 at 11:45 AM
Inquiry sa england pa din ba gawa ang MA na new models now or china na? Ano ang model ng polk na puwede itapat sa silver series ng MA?  ;D ;D

Thanks
ang tanong dapat, anong speakers ang katapat ng gears mo, and I will say go for MA gold or polk's LSi ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on May 29, 2012 at 12:18 PM
ang tanong dapat, anong speakers ang katapat ng gears mo, and I will say go for MA gold or polk's LSi ;D ;D ;D

Ubos na ata ang LSi...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: @nk71 on May 29, 2012 at 12:53 PM
The last photo of my MA GR-10 hours before it was handed over to his new happy & proud owner from Yokohama, Japan.....
(The last Gold series of MA that was Originally Handcrafted in England)
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u64/solp_online/ma-gr10.jpg)

Nice !
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Cosmic79 on May 29, 2012 at 01:03 PM
Lahat ng current MA series kahit na iyong Platinum nila ay gawa na lahat sa China with the strict QC ng MA UK, ang ribbon tweeters nila ay outsourced sa Malaysia.  So far sa narinig ko, ang closest na pwedeng tumapat sa current production ng Silver ng MA ay iyong Polk LS series.  Medyo bright ang RS or RX series pero refined, kung ang Polk RTi naman, well IMHO or depende sa makikinig ay one step back.  Ang Polk ay tulad ng MA Silver series (S, RS or RX), kailangan mo ng magandang electronics otherwise magiging fatiguing kase nga forward, detailed yet medyo bright ang tunog.  Pero once na mabigyan mo both ng justice ang MA Silver or Polk LS type speakers thru good amplification, and you will be very happy :)



+100
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ≧◉◡◉≦xrampage≧◉◡◉≦ on May 29, 2012 at 01:11 PM
ang tanong dapat, anong speakers ang katapat ng gears mo, and I will say go for MA gold or polk's LSi ;D ;D ;D

huhu ala pa ako gears nag plaplan pa lang ako.  >:( >:(

Sa iyo yata yung comparison brader. Nangulam ka pa eh di uubra yan kasi ala na LSI stock sa disyerto.  ;D ;D

Ubos na ata ang LSi...

Ou ubos na LSI sa disyerto pero local ata meron pa di ko lang alam.  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Cosmic79 on May 29, 2012 at 01:40 PM
Thanks brader i will be pairing it with Yamaha Aventage RX-A2010 sana makuha ko na budget ko this week para maka purchase na.  ;D ;D

As far as I know, Yamaha receivers uses Burr-Brown built in DACs and also read from the Yamaha website, the RX-A2010 also uses Burr-Brown 192khz/24bit all channels driven. Burr Browns usually give out punchy bass and warm sound. I think NAD also uses Burr Brown ( not sure )  I think either the Monitor Audio or Polk Audio will be a good match for your Yamaha on both music and movies. Polk Audio is nice for movies as it has that "forward attack"
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ≧◉◡◉≦xrampage≧◉◡◉≦ on May 29, 2012 at 03:16 PM
As far as I know, Yamaha receivers uses Burr-Brown built in DACs and also read from the Yamaha website, the RX-A2010 also uses Burr-Brown 192khz/24bit all channels driven. Burr Browns usually give out punchy bass and warm sound. I think NAD also uses Burr Brown ( not sure )  I think either the Monitor Audio or Polk Audio will be a good match for your Yamaha on both music and movies. Polk Audio is nice for movies as it has that "forward attack"

Thanks brader.  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on May 29, 2012 at 10:33 PM
with all due respect, I think speaker comparison should be done in the appropriate thread, this is the Monitor Audio speaker thread and it would always be nice for people wanting to read about MAs to determine merits of the speaker thorugh a dedicated MA thread.

I think there's nothing wrong in doing a comparison.....  Let's say si Pedro ang speakers niya ay Polk and he's curious about the MA, so it's just fine for him to make his Polk as his reference especially kung hindi pa niya naririnig ang MA.  So I would ask you, if someone inquired about the performance of MA and make other speaker brands as his/her reference given that you've heard the other brand, what would you say?  So how will you justify the brand with respect to his reference speaker being the Polk for example?  This is not about a shootout of speaker brands.  It's about how you give your opinion to those who might be interested to own a pair of MA and in your own little way, you helped the brand or the company with that information you provided....Baka after ng discussion ninyo ay nagulo ang mundo niya and bumili siya ng isang pares ng MA, who knows?

Even sa professional reviews they do comparison like the one below, excerpt from Monitor Audio RS6 review by Robert Reina - Stereophile.

Comparisons
I compared the Monitor Audio Silver RS6 ($999/pair) with three other loudspeakers: the NHT SB3 ($600/pair), the Epos M5 ($695/pair), and the Amphion Helium2 ($1000/pair).

The NHT SB3 was sweet, warm, and romantic in the midrange, but with less inner detail and less extended highs than the Monitor RS6. The NHT's midbass was more colored and sluggish, and its overall transient articulation was not as fast or as clean as the Monitor's. Dynamics, overall, were better through the Monitor.

The Epos M5 was clean and crisp, with a rich midrange and extended highs, but the Monitor's highs were more delicate, and its bass extension and high-level dynamics were superior. The Epos's inner-midrange detail was excellent, but the Monitor's was slightly better. The two speakers' low-level dynamics and lower-midrange neutrality were equal.

The Amphion Helium2's midrange detail and neutrality were as good as the Monitor's, and the Amphion's highs were as extended and detailed—but the Monitor's highs were a touch more delicate. The Amphion's midbass was uncolored, but the Monitor's bass extension and high-level dynamic slam were superior.


IMHO....regards :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on May 29, 2012 at 10:49 PM
I think there's nothing wrong in doing a comparison.....  Let's say si Pedro ang speakers niya ay Polk and he's curious about the MA, so it's just fine for him to make his Polk as his reference especially kung hindi pa niya naririnig ang MA.  So I would ask you, if someone inquired about the performance of MA and make other speaker brands as his/her reference given that you've heard the other brand, what would you say?  So how will you justify the brand with respect to his reference speaker being the Polk for example?  This is not about a shootout of speaker brands.  It's about how you give your opinion to those who might be interested to own a pair of MA and in your own little way, you helped the brand or the company with that information you provided....Baka after ng discussion ninyo ay nagulo ang mundo niya and bumili siya ng isang pares ng MA, who knows?

Even sa professional reviews they do comparison like the one below, excerpt from Monitor Audio RS6 review by Robert Reina - Stereophile.

Comparisons
I compared the Monitor Audio Silver RS6 ($999/pair) with three other loudspeakers: the NHT SB3 ($600/pair), the Epos M5 ($695/pair), and the Amphion Helium2 ($1000/pair).

The NHT SB3 was sweet, warm, and romantic in the midrange, but with less inner detail and less extended highs than the Monitor RS6. The NHT's midbass was more colored and sluggish, and its overall transient articulation was not as fast or as clean as the Monitor's. Dynamics, overall, were better through the Monitor.

The Epos M5 was clean and crisp, with a rich midrange and extended highs, but the Monitor's highs were more delicate, and its bass extension and high-level dynamics were superior. The Epos's inner-midrange detail was excellent, but the Monitor's was slightly better. The two speakers' low-level dynamics and lower-midrange neutrality were equal.

The Amphion Helium2's midrange detail and neutrality were as good as the Monitor's, and the Amphion's highs were as extended and detailed—but the Monitor's highs were a touch more delicate. The Amphion's midbass was uncolored, but the Monitor's bass extension and high-level dynamic slam were superior.


IMHO....regards :)

The way i understand Onkyo, i think he, or the mods, would prefer that we open a new thread like "Polk comparisonS VS M.A." or the like. Rather than compare Polk in a dedicated MA thread.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on May 29, 2012 at 10:55 PM
The way i understand Onkyo, i think he, or the mods, would prefer that we open a new thread like "Polk comparisonS VS M.A." or the like. Rather than compare Polk in a dedicated MA thread.

So bro if I post professional reviews for Monitor Audio here with comparison for the sake of reference ay hindi puwede...is this your understanding?  Just curious....
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on May 29, 2012 at 11:20 PM
So bro if I post professional reviews for Monitor Audio here with comparison for the sake of reference ay hindi puwede...is this your understanding?  Just curious....

That is not my understanding as per Onkyo's statement.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on May 29, 2012 at 11:30 PM
That is not my understanding as per Onkyo's statement.


Just FYI or Onkyo's Info....In this very thread, you will find several comparisons of MA to other brands (like Mission, Kef, Infinity, Polk and B&W) made by those people who came 2 years before me when I first posted in this thread in 2005. 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on May 30, 2012 at 06:14 AM

Just FYI or Onkyo's Info....In this very thread, you will find several comparisons of MA to other brands (like Mission, Kef, Infinity, Polk and B&W) made by those people who came 2 years before me when I first posted in this thread in 2005. 

Noted.  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on May 30, 2012 at 07:11 AM
Nough said guys...lets get at the topic  ;)
had my RX set delivered awhile ago....

I just tested RX1 (driven by Rotel 1068/Rotel 1070 for fronts in two channel mode)
while listening to Diana Krall & Nora Jones' music
Found out that the voice are more detailed and highs medyo refined na sya (controlled, warm) at nakakarelax,
and one can easily determine and identify where the voice & highs and mid bass are coming from (I can't explain it in just one word) thus makes the blending of sounds and instruments much detailed.
while my previous S2 was more raw and agressive and sometimes can be fatiguing when listeing to long hours (maybe due to amp/speaker mismatch, rotel are bright amp + S2 bright speakers) now it's corrected somehow

RX2 naman same as RX1 but with much deeper bass very good for those that doesn't want to add sub in their set up (or a stereo amp that doesn't have sub out)
but you need to increase volume a bit to hear each details, I find the RX1 easier to drive sa mahinang volume palang ramdam mo na detalye...

I'll add more impressions soon as I haven't hook my RX center for HT purposes and possible pictures pag sinipag as well

Can't comment about RX1 with AVR, but what I experienced during a demo with an RX1, RX2 & GX-100 paired with either 6550 or KT88-based tube amp.  RX1 in a bit open space say about 2ft from the corner / walls, without the foam bungs and damn...You have a topnotch loudspeakers in a small package.  

For RX2, you need to crank up the volume a bit higher to drive those 8" woofer, punchy bass but the RX1 will outperform the RX2 in terms of mids and crispy highs.  GX-100, well it's a different breed but it's a jaw-dropping, mouth watering, orgasmic and gorgeous-looking speakers.  I almost got the GX but my wife stared at me like hell :D.  The key thing that I noticed about MA speakers with rear firing port was, they require an ample space to breathe w/o the foam bungs and both the RX1 and GX-100 less the biwire deserved the titles Revolutionary Silver & Gold....Cheers to everyone :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sientobente on May 30, 2012 at 07:45 AM
As far as I know, Yamaha receivers uses Burr-Brown built in DACs and also read from the Yamaha website, the RX-A2010 also uses Burr-Brown 192khz/24bit all channels driven. Burr Browns usually give out punchy bass and warm sound. I think NAD also uses Burr Brown ( not sure )  I think either the Monitor Audio or Polk Audio will be a good match for your Yamaha on both music and movies. Polk Audio is nice for movies as it has that "forward attack"

hi, nad uses sigma delta dac on it's low-end cdps, while it's higher end cdps uses wolfson. an onkyo avr uses burr-brown.

going back to the topic, my take on the rx2 is it's one of the most balance sounding standalone bookshelves out there. it's dynamic and can adapt to many music genres. it's one of the speakers in my wish list  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: warmaster on May 30, 2012 at 09:13 AM
hi, nad uses sigma delta dac on it's low-end cdps, while it's higher end cdps uses wolfson. an onkyo avr uses burr-brown.

going back to the topic, my take on the rx2 is it's one of the most balance sounding standalone bookshelves out there. it's dynamic and can adapt to many music genres. it's one of the speakers in my wish list  ;)

you and i both! tagal naman ng birthday ko kasi hehehe.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on May 30, 2012 at 09:48 AM
hi, nad uses sigma delta dac on it's low-end cdps, while it's higher end cdps uses wolfson. an onkyo avr uses burr-brown.

going back to the topic, my take on the rx2 is it's one of the most balance sounding standalone bookshelves out there. it's dynamic and can adapt to many music genres. it's one of the speakers in my wish list  ;)

Delta-sigma / sigma-delta is an encoding method. The Wolfson DACs that they use also utilize Delta-sigma modulation (and this is also the case for the TI/Burr-Brown DACs in Onkyo AVRs).

NAD just withheld their DAC source for their entry level models. Afaik, those models use Cirrus/Crystal DACs. Many older NAD models did use TI/Burr-Brown DACs.

Imho, the DAC chip is only one of the many factors that affect the output of a device. You can't tell how a car would perform just by basing on the manufacturer's choice of parts suppliers.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on May 31, 2012 at 12:07 AM
Just my opinion based on my previous listening/demo sessions....

SS Stereo Amplifiers that will matched best with MA RX & GX models

1. Naim Nait 5i
2. Roksan Kandy L3 or K2
3. Rotel 1520

But if you have more legal tenders to burn and you want an amplifier that will drive the best of RX, GX or even the Platinum.....Check the brand....Lavardin.  This is a SS amp with tube-sound character, a topnotch and excellent piece of electronics. :)

http://www.lavardin.com/lavardin-gammeE.html
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Digities on Jun 02, 2012 at 03:49 PM
how about an indepth comparison or more detailed comparison of the rs1 and rx1.

i find it's easier to pinpoint instruments with the rs over the rx and it's a touch more open.. can someone add to this (positive or negative) ?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gbernardo on Jun 09, 2012 at 10:49 PM
Hi All,

I have a pair of MA BR5 floorstanders that I bought a few years ago. Would it match with a BX center speaker? Would appreciate any advice. Thanks!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Jun 12, 2012 at 02:11 AM
Hi All,

I have a pair of MA BR5 floorstanders that I bought a few years ago. Would it match with a BX center speaker? Would appreciate any advice. Thanks!

Yes, definitely.  Both speakers belongs to the same Bronze class.... :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Signal2Noise on Jun 12, 2012 at 02:37 AM
how about an indepth comparison or more detailed comparison of the rs1 and rx1.

i find it's easier to pinpoint instruments with the rs over the rx and it's a touch more open.. can someone add to this (positive or negative) ?

Yes / No, that depends on few reasons.  1. You might have a fully broken-in RS1 when you compared it with a brand new RX1.  2.  Your ears are already used to with the RS1 and having a brand new pair of RX1, you might  have the tendency of expecting the same performance as with your RS1 immediately.  3. That depends on who will listen to both speakers, side-by-side with both electronics, source, cables and listening environment. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Jun 12, 2012 at 07:04 AM
Yes / No, that depends on few reasons.  1. You might have a fully broken-in RS1 when you compared it with a brand new RX1.  2.  Your ears are already used to with the RS1 and having a brand new pair of RX1, you might  have the tendency of expecting the same performance as with your RS1 immediately.  3. That depends on who will listen to both speakers, side-by-side with both electronics, source, cables and listening environment. :)

Masarap yan i-A/B test.  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gbernardo on Jun 12, 2012 at 08:19 AM
Yes, definitely.  Both speakers belongs to the same Bronze class.... :)

Thanks very much!  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jake052478 on Aug 15, 2012 at 09:10 AM
anyone comparing the bx2 to rti a3?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Aug 15, 2012 at 09:38 AM
anyone comparing the bx2 to rti a3?

They sound very different from one another. Call MLY if you want to arrange a comparison.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sientobente on Aug 15, 2012 at 09:41 AM
anyone comparing the bx2 to rti a3?

I'll quote Don Master StageA's review on the BX2.
" BX2 is voiced to sound pleasing to the average listener."
"The BX2 will be less fatiguing to listen to and would appear punchier and livelier"
which I thoroughly agree on. It's warm sounding and has good balance.

Compared to the A3, I find that the polk tends to sound sharper. For a few more thousand pesos, there are more choices like the Paradigm Mini Monitor, PSB B6, Acoustic Energy Neo 1, KEF Q100, Mordaunt Short Mezzo 2.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jake052478 on Aug 15, 2012 at 12:19 PM
my choices for speaker would only limit to polk audio rti A3 and monitor audio bx2 or the rs1... please before concluding which speaker should i get... please
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ♡ lvcdg23™ ✌ on Aug 15, 2012 at 12:24 PM
my choices for speaker would only limit to polk audio rti A3 and monitor audio bx2 or the rs1... please before concluding which speaker should i get... please

Bro I think it is best that you listen to all your choices and decide from there. Mahirap naman kung ibang tao magdedecide for you because ikaw ang gagamit nyan, iba iba kasi tayong taste when it comes to audio/music/HT. Marami namang stores/shops na pwede mong pag-audition like MLY/avshop na nagkekeri ng lahat ng choices mo ;)

We can only give you advices based on your preferences but we can't decide for you...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jake052478 on Aug 15, 2012 at 12:27 PM
just wanted to know lang the difference... one of this days... i'll be dropping by sa avshop... just wanted to know the expert's opinion on this....
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jhay_dee on Aug 26, 2012 at 11:50 AM
currently using a pair of BR5 from a friend and contented ako sa mids and low nya balak ko tuloy palitan yung mission ko >:( ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: karzai on Sep 08, 2012 at 01:11 AM
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Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: raider125jeigh on Sep 08, 2012 at 06:28 AM
Bro I think it is best that you listen to all your choices and decide from there. Mahirap naman kung ibang tao magdedecide for you because ikaw ang gagamit nyan, iba iba kasi tayong taste when it comes to audio/music/HT. Marami namang stores/shops na pwede mong pag-audition like MLY/avshop na nagkekeri ng lahat ng choices mo ;)

We can only give you advices based on your preferences but we can't decide for you...
tama kasi kapag nagdecide si SIStah louie - mapapa GOLDEN EAR ka haha
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jake052478 on Oct 09, 2012 at 02:12 PM
the bx2 speaker drivers

(http://www.av.com.pl/avfiles/images/artykuly/kolumny/monitor_audio_BX2-glosniki.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jigoy on Oct 29, 2012 at 03:52 AM
Guys, just wanted to ask advice between RX1 and Q300.  I have auditioned Q300 but haven't heard the RX1 yet. If anyone have auditioned these both, would love to hear your inputs.  I'll be replacing my Magnat 603 which is paired with Marantz MCR603, just a simple set up for now. Thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: vgsison on Oct 29, 2012 at 02:47 PM
I suggest you just visit Audioworld and audition the RX1 there. Best is you hear it yourself.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: haboky on Oct 29, 2012 at 11:58 PM
Guys, just wanted to ask advice between RX1 and Q300.  I have auditioned Q300 but haven't heard the RX1 yet. If anyone have auditioned these both, would love to hear your inputs.  I'll be replacing my Magnat 603 which is paired with Marantz MCR603, just a simple set up for now. Thanks
i find RX1 a bit forward and bright sounding compared to Q300..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jigoy on Oct 30, 2012 at 01:29 AM
thank you sir for the inputs.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: rochie on Oct 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM
There's a rx1 posted in the marketplace,maybe you can ask d seller if you can audition The unit
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jhelenz on Nov 21, 2012 at 10:51 PM
hi guys,planning to buy a ma bx2 for stereo set up (using htpc as source) what integrated amp would you reccomend that would pair well with ma?budget is just 10k (sorry for making it hard for you guys,hehe limited lang talaga budget balak ko pa kasi bumili ng musiland 01 e)i listen mostly to audiophile voices and light jazz music.thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sientobente on Nov 21, 2012 at 11:31 PM
hi guys,planning to buy a ma bx2 for stereo set up (using htpc as source) what integrated amp would you reccomend that would pair well with ma?budget is just 10k (sorry for making it hard for you guys,hehe limited lang talaga budget balak ko pa kasi bumili ng musiland 01 e)i listen mostly to audiophile voices and light jazz music.thanks

The onkyo a5vl from avshop partners well with the bx2. i believe entry level integrated amps from cambridge audio and nad should also match properly.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jhelenz on Nov 21, 2012 at 11:34 PM
The onkyo a5vl from avshop partners well with the bx2. i believe entry level integrated amps from cambridge audio and nad should also match properly.
how much yung mga amps na yan sir?thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sientobente on Nov 21, 2012 at 11:38 PM
how much yung mga amps na yan sir?thanks

brand new sir i think mga around 20k. halos same price lang sila. kapag preowned, i usually see a nad 315bee for around 10k. there is a cambridge audio 550a for sale by hblind for 13k.

all 3 amps sound warm. pero if i'm going to rank the warmth it's going to be nad>cambridge>onkyo
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jhelenz on Nov 22, 2012 at 12:00 AM
thank sir,sana mabeta na ht ko para makapag start na ng stereo set up
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sientobente on Nov 22, 2012 at 12:06 AM
thank sir,sana mabeta na ht ko para makapag start na ng stereo set up

and yeah that musiland 01 sir is a good choice. it's one of the best audio equipment purchase i had.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: resident_evil on Nov 22, 2012 at 12:51 AM
Have you considered vintage amps for your budget? I'm a fan of Fisher Vintage Amps.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Jan 12, 2013 at 07:27 PM
Has anyone already compared d gx with the gs series?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jhayc on Jan 25, 2013 at 07:42 PM
Hi everyone!

I intend to get either a BX2 or an RX2 as my primary speakers.  I mainly listen to digital files (24/96 FLACs ripped from SACDs and FLACs from normal audio CDs.

Can anyone tell me if it would be ok for me to hook up my future BX2 or RX2 to a Peachtree Audio deeco56 integrated amp?  I am partial towards this amp because it is a USB DAC and amp in one.  I was thinking of buying a cheap DAC (like the Audioengine D1 or a Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100) and then hook the speakers to a dedicated amp but I decided against it because of the simplicity of the setup if I were to go the Peachtree audio route.

Would this setup be ok?  I mainly listen to Jazz, Pop, and not so hard rock (no electronica for me). Also, my PC is also where I watch movies, and thus the speakers will be used to watch movies as well.

The main reason I am partial to this setup is ease of use, particularly if I were to move my setup (like if I were to go out of town for the weekend). I don't have to worry about bringing a separate DAC and amp if I have them in one.

Thanks gurus!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Jan 25, 2013 at 07:48 PM
Decco 65 sir?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jhayc on Jan 25, 2013 at 08:04 PM
Yep Decco 65.  Sorry for the typo.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Jan 25, 2013 at 08:59 PM
Yes it is okay. Preference na lang as to which sound you would like. I think it would sound good with the BX. You might find the RX a tad bright for the Decco 65 specially at high volumes.
Title: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jhayc on Jan 26, 2013 at 08:48 AM
Thanks for the quick replies sir nelson. Do you have an idea where i can audition these speakers and/or amp? I just want to audition first instead of just relying on blind faith.

Would the rx2 be brighter than the bx2 in the setup i mentioned? I was keen on getting an rx2 as i was afraid i'd get little bass from the bx2. I dont want to add an extra sub.. Thanks!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Jan 26, 2013 at 08:52 AM
Thanks for the quick replies sir nelson. Do you have an idea where i can audition these speakers and/or amp? I just want to audition first instead of just relying on blind faith.

Would the rx2 be brighter than the bx2 in the setup i mentioned? I was keen on getting an rx2 as i was afraid i'd get little bass from the bx2. I dont want to add an extra sub.. Thanks!

Try Audioworld along Banawe or MLY along Kalayaan Ave. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Jan 26, 2013 at 11:34 AM
Thanks for the quick replies sir nelson. Do you have an idea where i can audition these speakers and/or amp? I just want to audition first instead of just relying on blind faith.

Would the rx2 be brighter than the bx2 in the setup i mentioned? I was keen on getting an rx2 as i was afraid i'd get little bass from the bx2. I dont want to add an extra sub.. Thanks!

I assumed that you already have the Decco. I know may distro ang Peachtree dito. I forgot lang the name of the company. And yes, best if you could audition them. What may be bright for others may be neutral to some.  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jhayc on Jan 27, 2013 at 05:33 PM
I tried the RX2s yesterday. They sounded really great, with punchy bass that you'd think would only come from floorstanders. Haven't tried the BX2s though. Sulit ba yung difference sa price sa sound quality?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Stagea on Jan 28, 2013 at 02:16 AM
I tried the RX2s yesterday. They sounded really great, with punchy bass that you'd think would only come from floorstanders. Haven't tried the BX2s though. Sulit ba yung difference sa price sa sound quality?

If you can bring out the RX2's potential, medyo malayo ang tunog nya sa BX2. Mas mahirap lang talaga hanapan ng kamatch na gamit and may tendency magboomy in some rooms.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Ian Villaceran on Jan 28, 2013 at 02:42 AM
When I was searching for a speaker upgrade to my HT.. I demo'd both the BX2 & RX2.. The setup was with a NAD Integrated amp (150w?) both were really nice and had lots of bass for a bookshelf. However the BX2 was a lot muddy for my taste while the RX2 was controlled. The BX2 for its price is really great but if you can stretch some more I would say go with the RX1..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jhayc on Jan 28, 2013 at 02:41 PM
Thanks for the replies! Is the RX1 a lot better than the BX2?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: avshop on Jan 28, 2013 at 04:16 PM
Thanks for the replies! Is the RX1 a lot better than the BX2?

yup. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jhayc on Feb 01, 2013 at 07:11 PM
How much does the RX1 go nowadays? How about the GX50? Thanks!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: hblind on Apr 27, 2013 at 01:22 AM
i have the rx2 and im trying to look for reviews pairing it to emotiva xpa2 since im planning to buy power amp, will it produce too much bass kaya? i read resident_evils review of the xpa2, i thought it will reinforce the bass knowing that my listening area is not wide enough. any inputs guys?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Apr 27, 2013 at 06:12 AM
I will depend on your preamp sir. I am currently using a BR6 on rotel rb1080, no boom. Excellent pair. Just what i needed
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: hblind on Apr 29, 2013 at 12:48 AM
thanks tormentor
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: crystalineblue on May 02, 2013 at 09:20 AM
i have the rx2 and im trying to look for reviews pairing it to emotiva xpa2 since im planning to buy power amp, will it produce too much bass kaya? i read resident_evils review of the xpa2, i thought it will reinforce the bass knowing that my listening area is not wide enough. any inputs guys?

Its will be better. Bass will be refined and controlled. Because of this, High frequencies will be clearer.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on May 02, 2013 at 12:45 PM
You will have to place them farther away from the corner wall as the RX2's are rear ported. Better if you can treat your room w/ bass traps and absorbers. IME, being an 8 incher they need a lot of watts to hear their true potential, open up and for the bass to go deeper and tighter. I hooked them up w/ 16w, 50w, 125w. before yet I still got little improvements w/ an XPA-5 running on 2ch @ 280w. Never felt so rewarded. :) My guess is RX2's will settle at around 150w of power.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: arnel90 on May 03, 2013 at 09:04 AM
will an upgrade to RX1 or RX2 from a polk Rti1 be a worthy one?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: hblind on May 03, 2013 at 03:19 PM
Thanks guys.. I have the nad 372 just wondring an upgrade to xpa2 wil make a diffrence. Nad is 150wpc.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on May 03, 2013 at 10:09 PM
If I were in your position, I would rather spend it on other gears or room treatment. But if money is no object, I will go ahead buy the XPA-2, hear for myself if it will make a difference and afterwards sell on the marketplace whichever I think is the more inferior.
If ever, pls. reserve the XPA-2 for me. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: crystalineblue on May 06, 2013 at 02:50 PM
If I were in your position, I would rather spend it on other gears or room treatment. But if money is no object, I will go ahead buy the XPA-2, hear for myself if it will make a difference and afterwards sell on the marketplace whichever I think is the more inferior.
If ever, pls. reserve the XPA-2 for me. :)


2nd in line.  ^-^
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: zoo101 on Sep 11, 2013 at 04:29 PM
hi guys. has anybody tried to pair a BX2 with an AMX amp (15wpc)? will this be a good pair? read that the BX2's are quite picky

appreciate your thoughts on this.

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Sep 21, 2013 at 01:48 AM
Had the rx1 recently in high gloss black. The sound is as great as it looks. I am current using it with with rotel amplification. I am very impressed. They can go loud without strain. Would try them with a Nad amp, they match better daw. Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: amateur37 on Sep 21, 2013 at 10:06 AM
 Sabay kaya release sa philippine market nitong bagong Silver series?

http://www.whathifi.com/news/monitor-audio-announce-new-silver-series-line-of-speakers
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: HasBro™ on Sep 21, 2013 at 01:27 PM
Hi. Anyone here auditioned RS1 and RX1? Personal review is highly appreciated :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Sep 21, 2013 at 02:06 PM
Hi. Anyone here auditioned RS1 and RX1? Personal review is highly appreciated :)

Heard them both. Rx1 is way better than the rs1. Rx1 is warmer. Both transparent. Highs of both can be harsh and bass of rx1 is a bit loud so partner electronics with care. Rx1 is very very good. From audiophile to metal music. Slayer on vinyl kicks ass on RX1
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: timber715 on Sep 21, 2013 at 07:50 PM
Heard them both. Rx1 is way better than the rs1. Rx1 is warmer. Both transparent. Highs of both can be harsh and bass of rx1 is a bit loud so partner electronics with care. Rx1 is very very good. From audiophile to metal music. Slayer on vinyl kicks ass on RX1
How would you compare them to the denton?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Sep 21, 2013 at 08:07 PM
Smoother and warmer  ang dentons, more bass and more transparent ang RX1. Also louder,bigger sounding ang rx1.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: timber715 on Sep 21, 2013 at 08:57 PM
Smoother and warmer  ang dentons, more bass and more transparent ang RX1. Also louder,bigger sounding ang rx1.
Thanks for the comparison.... Congrats on the speakers.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Sep 21, 2013 at 09:32 PM
Break in ko muna rx1, after maybe a week i would update if there would be great improvements pa. Medyo matigas pa bass ng rx1
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: metropharm on Sep 28, 2013 at 11:39 AM
Smoother and warmer  ang dentons, more bass and more transparent ang RX1. Also louder,bigger sounding ang rx1.
hindi mo talaga sir makalimutan MA speakers:-)congrats s new collection
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Sep 28, 2013 at 11:41 AM
hindi mo talaga sir makalimutan MA speakers:-)congrats s new collection
My kind of speakers sir. Bass is very powerful and tight for a bookshelf
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: metropharm on Sep 28, 2013 at 11:49 AM
My kind of speakers sir. Bass is very powerful and tight for a bookshelf
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My kind of speakers sir. Bass is very powerful and tight for a bookshelf
pag n break in yan n rx1 bka puede n mag overnight s haus ko :-)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: nike_shox on Sep 28, 2013 at 12:57 PM
pag n break in yan n rx1 bka puede n mag overnight s haus ko :-)

patay tayo dyan :-)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sientobente on Sep 28, 2013 at 03:21 PM
Sabay kaya release sa philippine market nitong bagong Silver series?

http://www.whathifi.com/news/monitor-audio-announce-new-silver-series-line-of-speakers
oh my. i am seriously considering an rx2 then they released a new line. this new silver line looks like a downgrade. same look as the rx without a dustcap.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: stilljey on Sep 28, 2013 at 04:19 PM
oh my. i am seriously considering an rx2 then they released a new line. this new silver line looks like a downgrade. same look as the rx without a dustcap.
you cant go wrong with either way, both are good, go go go master G  :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Sep 28, 2013 at 06:15 PM
you cant go wrong with either way, both are good, go go go master G  :D
Actually very very good. Pansin ko sa rx anlaki ng tunog. Can go Louder than the dentons.
Though some may not like it because they don't prefer powerful bass.
RX1 rocks!


pag n break in yan n rx1 bka puede n mag overnight s haus ko :-)

Hehe bili ka cotton globes sir. Hahaha
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Sep 28, 2013 at 06:16 PM
oh my. i am seriously considering an rx2 then they released a new line. this new silver line looks like a downgrade. same look as the rx without a dustcap.

Gold ka na!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Sep 28, 2013 at 06:21 PM
I've been trying my RX1 with Denon PMA 2000 with great results. Bass and details are very good.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: stilljey on Sep 28, 2013 at 09:17 PM
Actually very very good. Pansin ko sa rx anlaki ng tunog.
RX1 rocks!
korek! yun ngang gumagawang karpintero sa amin last month, akala nya may actual na taong kumakanta ng live sa room namin, sabi ko nag so-sound trip lang akong mag-isa, at wala akong kasama, kasi akala rin nya may live band dahil ang laki nga daw tumunog  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sientobente on Sep 29, 2013 at 03:02 PM
korek! yun ngang gumagawang karpintero sa amin last month, akala nya may actual na taong kumakanta ng live sa room namin, sabi ko nag so-sound trip lang akong mag-isa, at wala akong kasama, kasi akala rin nya may live band dahil ang laki nga daw tumunog  ;)
audiophile pala ang karpintero niyo master J :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Felix on Sep 29, 2013 at 07:00 PM
mga bros, saan ang local distributor ng MA? those who tried the RX1 & RX2 ano observations nyo compared to B/W685?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Sep 29, 2013 at 10:01 PM
Audioworld in Banawe is the distro, dealers I know are Toys for the Audio boys, Makati (MCS) & AVshop in Kalayaan ave. QC.
685 is more neutral sounding, rx1 is on the warmer side of neutral same as rx2 w/c is more dynamic and can pass as a floorstander for having a big sound.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Felix on Sep 29, 2013 at 11:03 PM
Audioworld in Banawe is the distro, dealers I know are Toys for the Audio boys, Makati (MCS) & AVshop in Kalayaan ave. QC.
685 is more neutral sounding, rx1 is on the warmer side of neutral same as rx2 w/c is more dynamic and can pass as a floorstander for having a big sound.

thanks bro for the feedback.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Sep 29, 2013 at 11:59 PM
mga bros, saan ang local distributor ng MA? those who tried the RX1 & RX2 ano observations nyo compared to B/W685?
The rx1 is more transparent than the 685. A better speaker than the 685 as the price suggests.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: psb on Oct 26, 2013 at 02:57 PM
I recently auditioned an almost new MA rx2 paired with my existing nad326 amp. Pansin ko paranf matigas ang bayo nya.  Mga ilang hours po ba tamang break-in neto? Thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: joesat on Oct 26, 2013 at 06:23 PM
share ko lang na couple of months ago, i purchased a pre owned rotel power amp. i brought my amx tube pre amp to pair with the rotel and it so happened that the owner was using  rx1. nagulat talaga kmi ng mga kasama ko sa ganda ng tunog..di  ko inexpect na ganun  siya ka detailed at ang laki ng tunog for a small BS. Isip isip mode for me tuloy to upgrade my present bookshelf... ::)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Conan on Oct 26, 2013 at 07:35 PM
The rx1 is more transparent than the 685. A better speaker than the 685 as the price suggests.

Isn't the RX1 a little cheaper than the B&W 685?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: [r0n1n] on Oct 28, 2013 at 12:56 AM
Isn't the RX1 a little cheaper than the B&W 685?

Yup mas mahal ang 685 kesa RX1. Tsaka ang counterpart ng RX1 sa 600 series e 686. RX2 sa 685
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Nov 04, 2013 at 10:19 AM
share ko lang na couple of months ago, i purchased a pre owned rotel power amp. i brought my amx tube pre amp to pair with the rotel and it so happened that the owner was using  rx1. nagulat talaga kmi ng mga kasama ko sa ganda ng tunog..di  ko inexpect na ganun  siya ka detailed at ang laki ng tunog for a small BS. Isip isip mode for me tuloy to upgrade my present bookshelf... ::)

+100, the RX1 is one of me favorite speakers, warm, very detailed, very big sounding, impressive scale.
I don't understand why some find it bright and forward.

Isn't the RX1 a little cheaper than the B&W 685?

Overseas RX1 is £400 while the 685 is £380.
Sa atin they are priced relatively close. Both ata P29k SRP, more expensive lang yung high gloss na RX1.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: luis on Nov 06, 2013 at 02:26 PM
+100, the RX1 is one of me favorite speakers, warm, very detailed, very big sounding, impressive scale.
I don't understand why some find it bright and forward.

Overseas RX1 is £400 while the 685 is £380.
Sa atin they are priced relatively close. Both ata P29k SRP, more expensive lang yung high gloss na RX1.

+1  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: sientobente on Nov 16, 2013 at 11:46 PM
During the Hifi show, the distro mentioned they aren't stocking RX2s anymore. I feel bad coz its one of my favorite bookshelves out there but at the same time I feel excited to hear the new Silver line of MA.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dm1179 on Nov 29, 2013 at 02:33 PM
any news when the new MA Silver (2013) models will be available locally and SRP?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: buzzliteyear on Nov 30, 2013 at 04:45 PM
January 2013 daw according to Audioworld last HiFi show. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: red_one on Dec 01, 2013 at 09:26 AM
end of January 2014.. konting hintay na lang.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: stilljey on Dec 14, 2013 at 03:02 AM
audiophile pala ang karpintero niyo master J :)

hindi naman master G, pero bata pa yung karpintero  28 yrs old lang, sanay kasi tenga nila sa mp3 at earphone then portable lang gamit nila sa bahay base sa interview ko  :D  kaya siguro na-notice nya yung difference, saka rx6 ang gamit ko nung time na yun.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lynn on Dec 18, 2013 at 12:32 AM
ako din medyo bright yun RX1 paired w/ Rotel...
any advise kung ano magandang paired w/ RX1?

thanks


Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: meat_eater on Dec 18, 2013 at 12:50 AM
ako din medyo bright yun RX1 paired w/ Rotel...
any advise kung ano magandang paired w/ RX1?

thanks

try correcting the room acoustics first.



Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lynn on Dec 18, 2013 at 01:44 AM


naka acoustic treatment ako eh... 2x4 x2, 1x4 x2 carpet x2...
mas ok tunog ng mission mx3 compared sa kanya (almost same price point).

pero ill try ulit... ano best amp para dito?

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: meat_eater on Dec 18, 2013 at 01:58 AM
naka acoustic treatment ako eh... 2x4 x2, 1x4 x2 carpet x2...
mas ok tunog ng mission mx3 compared sa kanya (almost same price point).

pero ill try ulit... ano best amp para dito?

If you still find it "bright", try amps that tend to sound on the warmer side of the spectrum.

NAD and Marantz amps come to mind.

Or, maybe a high powered tube amp will do. Then tube roll to cater to your desired SQ.

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Dec 18, 2013 at 02:06 AM
ako din medyo bright yun RX1 paired w/ Rotel...
any advise kung ano magandang paired w/ RX1?

thanks




I'm using rx1 with rotels (pre/power) detailed but not bright. Big sounding. Try changing speaker cables/IC.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: meat_eater on Dec 18, 2013 at 04:23 AM
naka acoustic treatment ako eh... 2x4 x2, 1x4 x2 carpet x2...
mas ok tunog ng mission mx3 compared sa kanya (almost same price point).

pero ill try ulit... ano best amp para dito?



the MX3 is a FS speaker right? also, between the Sound signature ng MA, Mission and ng PSB, ano po observation nio? at least sa first hand experience regarding sq.

Thanks
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: ♡ lvcdg23™ ✌ on Dec 18, 2013 at 06:49 AM
ako din medyo bright yun RX1 paired w/ Rotel...
any advise kung ano magandang paired w/ RX1?

thanks




Try the NAD amplifiers or EL34 based tube amps... :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lynn on Dec 18, 2013 at 09:16 AM
the MX3 is a FS speaker right? also, between the Sound signature ng MA, Mission and ng PSB, ano po observation nio? at least sa first hand experience regarding sq.

Thanks

B6 po yun PSB ko dati... ok sya kaso lang hindi ko ma control yun talas
then Mission MX3, sa una parang regular FS at walang strength not unlike PSB una plang astig na agad ang low's at mid pero yun nka 1month burn in ayun lumabas na ang lambing at low's lalo na yun kinabit ko Xindak bi-wire ganda ng dynamics (wait lang talaga ng matagal na burn in).
As for RX1, testing side by side sa MX3, malaki different sa lahat eh. (MX3 win), pero try ko ulit using ibang cable at IC.

Note: isang 64yrs old na babae, isang 7yrs old na babae at ako, lahat kami iisa ang comment. pero still will try ibang cables...

thanks
 
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lynn on Dec 19, 2013 at 11:33 AM
I test RX1 whole day kahapon and using 12awg pure copper, ayun nabawasan yun talas. dapat walang comparison ang BS to FS dahil angat na angat ang FS, pero astig si RX1 just close your eye and "BOOM" laki ng tunog nya, one thing na pansin ko sa RX1 yun Low nya... ang sweet at saktong sakto lang hindi attack or boomy, smooth and tight sya.

Test ko muna sa tatlong album ni Noel Cabangon at wala ako masabi sa sweet and detailed nya.
Biyahe, Panaginip at Tuloy and Biyahe.
Then test sa Metallica "Black album" ganda ng opening kick drum sa "Nothing else Matter" solid and tight.
na compare ko sya sa B6, given na mas mataas ang price ni RX1, yes mas maganda ang bass ng RX1.
Then ito na test kay Radiohead - Kid A album. astig itong album na ito considering 2000 nilabas yun album at considered na post grunge, parang nag time skip si Thom at napunta sa 3000 at bumalik ulit sa 2000. grabe ang pagka latag ng tempo at electronics dito, first time ko nadinig same feeling na parang nagpunta ako sa future... Sorry sa short review sa Kid A album

Tracks:
Treefingers - kayang kaya nya delivered yun dating ng pag transience sa time skip feeling.
Kid A - sakto lang medyo nahirapan sa bilis na tempo from mid to high low's.
The National Athem - magaling separation ng mga electronics at still nasasakal sa tempo ng mid to high low's
Optimistic - Nahirapan sa lahat. grabe kasi ang gawa dito, ang dumi ng gitara tapos malinaw na consistent drums and synthesizer sa background. well hindi ko pa ito naririnig talaga ng maayos, hindi ko na alam kung normal na madumi sya.

I also test sa mga Jazz at instrumental like Prozak, Tito Tevez, Chillout proj, ect. wala naman issue at kayang kaya...

Buy the way, tama ba yun mga chismis na hind pwede sa rock to hard low's ang tube amp at pang SS amp lang ang ganun genre?

Salamat



Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: edison on Dec 19, 2013 at 01:24 PM
ako din medyo bright yun RX1 paired w/ Rotel...
any advise kung ano magandang paired w/ RX1?

thanks



Di po ba Sir pag bright sounding sa pandinig nyo ang RX1, dapat gamitan ng warm or neutral sounding amplifier? Ang pairing kasi nyan eh yung pine-pair ni Audioworld (roksan amp) pero mahal nga lang.,Eh bakit kay Sir Denton rotel pre/power and RX1, superb combination (maybe because RB 1080 yung power amp nya kaya tanggal ang talas at matching rotel pre amp). May mga mura namang alternative for the amp but we need to audition muna kung papasa sa musical preference ng gagamit.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Hammerheart on Dec 19, 2013 at 01:55 PM
Di po ba Sir pag bright sounding sa pandinig nyo ang RX1, dapat gamitan ng warm or neutral sounding amplifier? Ang pairing kasi nyan eh yung pine-pair ni Audioworld (roksan amp) pero mahal nga lang.,Eh bakit kay Sir Denton rotel pre/power and RX1, superb combination (maybe because RB 1080 yung power amp nya kaya tanggal ang talas at matching rotel pre amp). May mga mura namang alternative for the amp but we need to audition muna kung papasa sa musical preference ng gagamit.

Ok din 04se sa rx1, neutral kasi 04se kaya lalabas character ng rx1 being detailed kaso medyo bitin sa power, kulang to drive the rx1 to its potential. Sometimes kala natin matalas amp pero what we don't know is that kulang lang sa power idrive yung rx1. i suggest to pair it with at least ra1520. Try neutral cables like chord silverscreen para mas musical pero detailed. 80 watter lang rx1 so may limitation yung lakas nya.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lynn on Dec 19, 2013 at 11:04 PM
How about Emotiva (high wattage), musta matching nila? medyo kapos na ako sa pera khit mag RA1520 ako.. :(
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: stevesonk on Dec 19, 2013 at 11:21 PM
How about Emotiva (high wattage), musta matching nila? medyo kapos na ako sa pera khit mag RA1520 ako.. :(
pards...!!! try krell...!!! if you need power..   ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dts-HD 3D on Dec 19, 2013 at 11:22 PM
How about Emotiva (high wattage), musta matching nila? medyo kapos na ako sa pera khit mag RA1520 ako.. :(

For me, match ang emotiva and rx series. Match sa sound, match sa price.
I heard some ss amps that sound like tube and emos are not one of them, they're neutral sounding. But the class-A's are a little bit sweet. Get at least 150w tweak na lang sa cables.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lynn on Dec 20, 2013 at 12:10 AM
pards...!!! try krell...!!! if you need power..   ;)

yun mura lang bro...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: stevesonk on Dec 20, 2013 at 01:20 AM
yun mura lang bro...
sa palagay ko ung katulad ng sakin ang mura,krell kav 300i, kay daddy's j merun,binebentanya ng 68k,bka matawadan pa un..!!  ;)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: meat_eater on Dec 23, 2013 at 11:53 PM
B6 po yun PSB ko dati... ok sya kaso lang hindi ko ma control yun talas
then Mission MX3, sa una parang regular FS at walang strength not unlike PSB una plang astig na agad ang low's at mid pero yun nka 1month burn in ayun lumabas na ang lambing at low's lalo na yun kinabit ko Xindak bi-wire ganda ng dynamics (wait lang talaga ng matagal na burn in).
As for RX1, testing side by side sa MX3, malaki different sa lahat eh. (MX3 win), pero try ko ulit using ibang cable at IC.

Note: isang 64yrs old na babae, isang 7yrs old na babae at ako, lahat kami iisa ang comment. pero still will try ibang cables...

thanks
 

Ohh I see... Thanks for the comparisons :)

The way i see it, ndi lang siguro pasok sa taste mo yung MA sound, and maybe you prefer the Mission house sound. :)

From the looks of it, you prefer warm/laid back sound over one that is near flat in response, and you most certainly have an aversion for something that peaks on the top end.

Cheers :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Lynn on Dec 24, 2013 at 03:03 AM
Ohh I see... Thanks for the comparisons :)

The way i see it, ndi lang siguro pasok sa taste mo yung MA sound, and maybe you prefer the Mission house sound. :)

From the looks of it, you prefer warm/laid back sound over one that is near flat in response, and you most certainly have an aversion for something that peaks on the top end.

Cheers :)

Gusto ko po ang MA, may isang review po ako sa back page. gumamit lng po ako ng simpleng speaker cable at IC ayun resolve na yun talas. sabi nga ni Denton, neutral ang RA04SE, binibigay lang nya yun detailed signature ng MA. Two things gusto ko sa MA, low's na control at smooth then mids na nag fa-fade away sa hangin, ok din ang high yun nga lang minsan pumapasok yun "tsss".
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: easydeal on Jul 11, 2014 at 07:13 PM
This thread has been awfully quiet. Anyway, Monitor Audio has a new series, MR.  It claims to be an evolution over BX.  I wonder if anyone has listened and compared the two.  I was able to audition the MR and it was impressive.  Very clear vocal.  Very good mids.  Smooth low.  Seems to be a good option over bookshelf speakers with the same or even higher price.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: luis on Sep 08, 2014 at 02:22 PM
This thread has been awfully quiet. Anyway, Monitor Audio has a new series, MR.  It claims to be an evolution over BX.  I wonder if anyone has listened and compared the two.  I was able to audition the MR and it was impressive.  Very clear vocal.  Very good mids.  Smooth low.  Seems to be a good option over bookshelf speakers with the same or even higher price.

+1  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: jeffry10 on Sep 08, 2014 at 03:16 PM
how is the silver series ?

was planning to get that before i decided and on the b&w cm and now the psb.
Title: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: nogo on Sep 20, 2014 at 03:05 PM
Bookmarked
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dm1179 on Nov 04, 2014 at 06:19 PM
available na ba ang new MA Silver series? any pricing info?
Title: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audioworld on Nov 11, 2014 at 11:47 AM
Good day,

MA Silver series price

Silver 1 - P36,000/pair
Silver 2 - P46,500/pair
Silver 6 - P71,500/pair
Silver FX - P38,500/pair
Silver C - P27,000/pc
Silver W12 - P71,500/pc.

We give discount for cash payment.

Cheers,
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: dm1179 on Nov 12, 2014 at 02:55 PM
^thanks for the info. what colors are available?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gbernardo on Nov 30, 2014 at 10:34 PM
Hi everyone, I'm looking for a new receiver for my MA BR5s. I use it mostly for movies (90%) and for concerts (10%). I was originally thinking of Yamaha or HK, but I am open to other brands... Any recommendations?

Also, any good shops that offer Yamaha and HK at reasonable prices? Thanks!!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: richardcruz on Dec 01, 2014 at 12:00 PM
How about Onkyo - better than Yamaha and HK. We (there was another PDVD member who also happened to be shopping for a receiver) did a "shoot out" at LIS when I was auditioning for a receiver, and the Onkyo sounded better for music and especially movies, no "fatigue" factor.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Frankthetank on Dec 01, 2014 at 12:42 PM
mga sir how's monitor audio bx1?

feedback naman sa mga owners or those who've heard this speaker :)

planning to use it for my pc setup for music...
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gbernardo on Dec 01, 2014 at 10:31 PM
How about Onkyo - better than Yamaha and HK. We (there was another PDVD member who also happened to be shopping for a receiver) did a "shoot out" at LIS when I was auditioning for a receiver, and the Onkyo sounded better for music and especially movies, no "fatigue" factor.

Thanks for the advice. Would you know what Onkyo model was being tested? Does LIS carry all three models?

How is Onkyo as a brand? How is the quality of the build?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: richardcruz on Dec 02, 2014 at 01:44 PM
I would rate Onkyo "up there" among leaders in AV Receivers. I bought the entry level Onkyo 313 for a second set up and been a happy user - the most important factor to look out for is "listener fatigue" especially with the sound effects for a home theater, Onkyo, for me, manages this best. Yes, LIS carries all models, for all leading AVR brands, which is why we had the chance to do the side-by-side demo/shoot out.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gbernardo on Dec 02, 2014 at 09:26 PM
I would rate Onkyo "up there" among leaders in AV Receivers. I bought the entry level Onkyo 313 for a second set up and been a happy user - the most important factor to look out for is "listener fatigue" especially with the sound effects for a home theater, Onkyo, for me, manages this best. Yes, LIS carries all models, for all leading AVR brands, which is why we had the chance to do the side-by-side demo/shoot out.

Thanks very much. Will try to pass by LIS. :-)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: gbernardo on Dec 03, 2014 at 08:34 AM
I would rate Onkyo "up there" among leaders in AV Receivers. I bought the entry level Onkyo 313 for a second set up and been a happy user - the most important factor to look out for is "listener fatigue" especially with the sound effects for a home theater, Onkyo, for me, manages this best. Yes, LIS carries all models, for all leading AVR brands, which is why we had the chance to do the side-by-side demo/shoot out.

By the way, would you recommend certain mininum specs needed to drive the BR5s properly?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: luis on Dec 03, 2014 at 10:50 AM
By the way, would you recommend certain mininum specs needed to drive the BR5s properly?

try to pm audio world or stereofiles audio.   :)
Title: Monitor Audio Speakers Summer Sale
Post by: audioworld on Mar 30, 2015 at 04:25 PM
Good day,

We will be having a summer sale this April 2015.

Silver Series Less 30% off all model cash payment only. Till end of April
BX Series Less 30% off all model cash payment only. Until supply last.

(http://androidspin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/On-Sale.jpg)

Please feel free to call our local dealer near you.

Stereofiles Q.C.
MLY Q.C.
Toys for the Audio Boyz Makati
Hi-Fi Lounge Alabang


Subject to change without prior notice.

Thanks for looking.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: RXV on Mar 31, 2015 at 10:06 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: zionsgame on May 02, 2015 at 09:30 PM
My share :)

MA BX Bronze
(http://i.imgur.com/KhXLqjU.jpg)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: luis on May 04, 2015 at 12:30 PM
My share :)

MA BX Bronze
(http://i.imgur.com/KhXLqjU.jpg)

highly recommended set-up, good choice sir!   ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Gino on May 04, 2015 at 12:33 PM
That's a very cool attic. Do you have pics in the HT Gallery?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: zionsgame on May 05, 2015 at 08:07 PM
Quote
highly recommended set-up, good choice sir!   ;D
@luis
Thanks po sir! actually my 1st HT build po :)

Quote
That's a very cool attic. Do you have pics in the HT Gallery?
@Gino
Thank you sir! Meron na po as in ngayon ko lang na-post sa HT gallery :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Courage on Aug 17, 2015 at 08:15 PM
Anybody using Monitor Audio Silver 2 for Stereo only setup? Feedback? Thanks..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: bongchillog on Aug 22, 2015 at 04:13 PM
Ask lang match ba na gawing sorround ang MA silver RX1 to Polk audio RTI A3 front
vice versa?


Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Aug 26, 2015 at 11:23 PM
still using the Monitor Audio RS6, RSLCR and RSFX, old model but sounded so good I haven't been interested in replacing them since I got them.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: speed_kills on Aug 27, 2015 at 03:43 PM
Are the new Bronze speakers already available locally?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: pTrader on Aug 27, 2015 at 06:05 PM
ok rin ba yung entry level ng MA per your audition and listening?
Title: Monitor Audio Bronze 5
Post by: audioworld on Sep 28, 2015 at 03:30 PM
Bronze 5 Soon!

(http://ca2.monitoraudiocdn.com/_c360xauto/Bronze-5-HFC-news.jpg?mtime=20150907150531)

The new Bronze 5 has put some distance between it and the BX5 with a stunning first-test result in Hi-Fi Choice mag. Following the excellent five-star review for the Bronze 2 in What Hi-Fi? Sound & Vision, David Vivian’s experience clearly reveals the audiophile nature and astonishing value offered by the new Bronze series. Awarding a Hi-Fi Choice recommended badge and a maximum five stars for sound quality, value, ease of drive and overall, he says “…Bronze 5 doesn’t come across like an incremental evolution of the BX5. Instead, it looks and sounds as if it should cost at least £1,000…straight away I’m hooked by the bijou tower’s powers of resolution and capacity to dig deep into a recording. The inner detail it captures can sometimes seem mesmerising…That such compelling clarity, grip, dynamics and enormous musical insight can be experienced from a slim box at a beer budget price is a powerful statement.”
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: speed_kills on Sep 29, 2015 at 12:40 PM
May I know when you will have new Bronze complete series in stock? Thinking to do a second 5.1 system. thanks!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: luis on Nov 03, 2015 at 01:25 PM
kindly post the prices as a matter of policy.

where can we audition?   ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: grohl on Nov 06, 2015 at 04:40 PM
hi mga sir, i have an RX6 ( 6 Ohms, 90 dB) and driving it with an Onkyo A9030 integ. amp. rated at 65 W/channel (1kHz , 4 ohms , 2 channel driven IEC). from the Onkyo manual , it says i can only use it to  bi-wire speakers with an impedance of 8 - 16 Ohms. from the specs it is not applicable but still, i am curious  to ask/know if pwede ko pa rin sya i-bi-wire?  :) TIA  :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: luis on Nov 07, 2015 at 10:33 AM
hi mga sir, i have an RX6 ( 6 Ohms, 90 dB) and driving it with an Onkyo A9030 integ. amp. rated at 65 W/channel (1kHz , 4 ohms , 2 channel driven IEC). from the Onkyo manual , it says i can only use it to  bi-wire speakers with an impedance of 8 - 16 Ohms. from the specs it is not applicable but still, i am curious  to ask/know if pwede ko pa rin sya i-bi-wire?  :) TIA  :)

good am.  pwede bi-wire, use a speaker wire with 2 is to 4 terminals.  you can connect it on speaker A amp side and then the other side on the 4 speaker terminals, you have to remove the plate connector of course.

hope this helps.   ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: grohl on Nov 07, 2015 at 12:16 PM
good am.  pwede bi-wire, use a speaker wire with 2 is to 4 terminals.  you can connect it on speaker A amp side and then the other side on the 4 speaker terminals, you have to remove the plate connector of course.

hope this helps.   ;D

hi sir luis, wala sir ako wire na 2 is to 4 terminals :). pwede ba sir 4 pairs of speaker wires connecting it to the A and B speaker terminals on the amp? tia :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: junji on Nov 07, 2015 at 08:57 PM
Bro, lahat na lang ng thread inispam mo na. Hindi tama na yung thread ng ibang speaker brand e hina-hijack mo. I am using kef and believe with its trademark pero hindi tama eto.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: zram18 on Nov 07, 2015 at 11:44 PM
wrong post kau sir kefofficial, teritoryo ng Monitor Audio to,hahaha....
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: luis on Nov 09, 2015 at 01:12 PM
hi sir luis, wala sir ako wire na 2 is to 4 terminals :). pwede ba sir 4 pairs of speaker wires connecting it to the A and B speaker terminals on the amp? tia :)

pwede kung kaya ng amp, look at the caution note at the back panel near the speaker terminals.

good luck. balitaan mo kami.   ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: luis on Nov 16, 2015 at 01:52 PM
did not have the chance to audition yesterday but was able to ask the representative of the Distributor, "difference between rx2 and the new silver 2?".  he said better mid-range, warmer.   ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audioworld on Nov 16, 2015 at 02:41 PM
did not have the chance to audition yesterday but was able to ask the representative of the Distributor, "difference between rx2 and the new silver 2?".  he said better mid-range, warmer.   ;D

Thanks for coming sir.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: zram18 on Dec 15, 2015 at 05:16 PM
its not enough to just say better mid-range.

the best way would still be "actual audition" of the speakers. audio shops should always be ready for walk in buyers most especially pag malayo pa pinanggalingan ni sir.

anyway, what is spectacular for that audio shop is their amazing 30% discount pag cash purchase unlike others. :)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: pa3ck608 on Dec 16, 2015 at 05:48 AM
^30% off on all items?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: p@rekuy on Dec 22, 2015 at 04:51 PM
Monitor Audio Bronze 2

(http://images.cdn.whathifi.com/sites/whathifi.com/files/styles/flexslider_desktop/public/brands/MonitorAudio/monitor_bronze_2_2_.jpg?itok=iNMKDI5F&timestamp=1436955495)

Meron na kaya nito satin dito?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Onkyo606 on Dec 22, 2015 at 08:15 PM
^check nyo po kay audioworld sir sila ang distro ng MA,
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: zram18 on Dec 22, 2015 at 09:11 PM
i personally went to audioworld in banawe before but i was told that i cannot audition the audio gears.

sabi lang ng in charge, hindi puwede audition kc hindi nakasetup. kaya umalis na lang ako.ganda pa naman tignan ng showroom nila,di naman pala puwede itest so useless.

kaya better call first and request na iset up muna nila,para pagdating nyo, nakaready na.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: cal0y on Jan 21, 2016 at 06:30 PM
i personally went to audioworld in banawe before but i was told that i cannot audition the audio gears.

sabi lang ng in charge, hindi puwede audition kc hindi nakasetup. kaya umalis na lang ako.ganda pa naman tignan ng showroom nila,di naman pala puwede itest so useless.

kaya better call first and request na iset up muna nila,para pagdating nyo, nakaready na.

I sometimes experience this when I go to audition speakers and it always turns me off. You'll never know when a customer is in a real Buying mode and this kind of a response from a salesperson will most likely blow a potential sale.

Any comments from those who already auditioned the new Bronze's? I'm thinking of replacing my B&W 685's with Bronze 5's
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: turismo1997 on Jan 22, 2016 at 04:35 AM
made in china pa rin ba?
Title: Monitor Audio New Bronze Series
Post by: audioworld on Mar 17, 2016 at 10:41 AM
(https://www.audiovisualonline.co.uk/media/monitor-audio/bronze/bze-5/bze-5_large_10.jpg)

See you in April, the new Monitor Audio Bronze Series

Bronze 1 P17,500/pair
Bronze 2 P22,000/pair
Bronze 5 P38,500/pair
Bronze C P13,200/pc
Bronze FX P22,000/pair
Bronze W10 P33,600/pc.

(http://www.avrevolution.com.au/SiteMedia/w3svc1114/Uploads/Images/What%20Hi%20Fi%205%20Star%20Review_M-DAC.jpg)
"We're impressed by the Bronze 2's ability to stay composed, even at high volumes, and by the scale of their presentation."

As well as praising the performance of the new Bronze 2s, What Hi-Fi? commended the development from previous generations. New technology has been introduced, whilst retaining the best qualities of the highly-regarded Bronze series that came before:

"An object lesson in how to take a great-sounding speaker and refine it further. Arguably the best Bronzes yet"

Our Bronze 1 bookshelf speakers have received an overwhelming response from BBC Music Magazine, as well as being selected as a "BBC Music Choice" product!

"All this technology and build excellence is impressive given the sub-£300 price tag which is generally regarded as a budget price for loudspeakers."

"At high levels, where things can get a bit muddled, the Bronze 1s never seem to miss a beat, remaining perfectly timed and in control of the sound."

"...their performance delivers at a level of speakers at least two or three times more, I'd give them six stars if I could."
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: Bionic DJ on Mar 18, 2016 at 09:10 PM
wala kayong coming na stocks ng Bronze 6?
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: audioworld on Apr 08, 2016 at 03:09 PM
wala kayong coming na stocks ng Bronze 6?

Hi,

Sorry wala pong in coming Bronze 6, maybe next shipment.

Cheers,
Title: New Bronze Series
Post by: audioworld on Apr 08, 2016 at 03:16 PM
(http://www.richersounds.com/showimage.php?image=314446.jpg&max_width=300&max_height=260)

Finally here :D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: old_age on Aug 23, 2016 at 03:45 PM
had the chance to audition the Bronze 5 at AudioWorld.  with Yamaha AVReceiver (idk the model) and Theta CD player yata yun. 

im impressed. Highs so fine, lush mids and clean bass.  powerful as well.  cant help comparing its mids and HIs to my BX2... ang layo.  smoother ang Bronze series ngayon i believe.

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: too jazzy cool on Aug 28, 2016 at 05:39 PM
had the chance to audition the Bronze 5 at AudioWorld.  with Yamaha AVReceiver (idk the model) and Theta CD player yata yun. 

im impressed. Highs so fine, lush mids and clean bass.  powerful as well.  cant help comparing its mids and HIs to my BX2... ang layo.  smoother ang Bronze series ngayon i believe.

yeah the old bx5 was nice as well :).
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: old_age on Aug 29, 2016 at 02:08 PM
agree!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mhacman on Feb 14, 2017 at 04:06 PM
Bronze 5 Soon!

(http://ca2.monitoraudiocdn.com/_c360xauto/Bronze-5-HFC-news.jpg?mtime=20150907150531)

The new Bronze 5 has put some distance between it and the BX5 with a stunning first-test result in Hi-Fi Choice mag. Following the excellent five-star review for the Bronze 2 in What Hi-Fi? Sound & Vision, David Vivian’s experience clearly reveals the audiophile nature and astonishing value offered by the new Bronze series. Awarding a Hi-Fi Choice recommended badge and a maximum five stars for sound quality, value, ease of drive and overall, he says “…Bronze 5 doesn’t come across like an incremental evolution of the BX5. Instead, it looks and sounds as if it should cost at least £1,000…straight away I’m hooked by the bijou tower’s powers of resolution and capacity to dig deep into a recording. The inner detail it captures can sometimes seem mesmerising…That such compelling clarity, grip, dynamics and enormous musical insight can be experienced from a slim box at a beer budget price is a powerful statement.”

let's liven up this thread...  so the new MA series 2015 only got available here in Ph April 2016?

I came across this MA Bronze 5... how much is this now (for cash)?  and which colors available and store where can we audition and negotiate?

TIA!
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: juanderer on Feb 21, 2017 at 09:28 AM
anyone have the gold200 or gx200 ? bka pwedeng ma audi
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: regieg on Apr 17, 2017 at 06:47 AM
pls pm discounted price of MA bronze 2, ty
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mhacman on Apr 17, 2017 at 02:17 PM
pls pm discounted price of MA bronze 2, ty

contact/PM, MLY Enterprises, PDVD-member avshop (Marc Yao):

  http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,129383.0.html

highly-recommended!  gives best cash discount =)
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: juneaki on May 22, 2019 at 02:34 PM
I just got a second hand Monitor Audio MR4 and Center package courtesy of joaquinibe, a fellow PDVD member. It replaced my Mission M702E and Center.  I'm very very happy with my new set of old speakers hehe. A lot of improvement in terms of sound quality and soundstage. Powered by Harman Kardon AVR, they sing a balance tune. Highs are very good, vocal/mids are excellent and the lows are. . . yes so low that you do not need to engage an active subwoofer when listening to music. A big big big improvement from the Mission set they replaced. I think they will continue to sing good music and provide theater like sound in our living room for a long time.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: mhacman on May 22, 2019 at 07:29 PM
that's nice!  congratz, sir..
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: stratix2 on Jun 24, 2019 at 03:54 AM
Any Gold 50 user in the group? What amp are you driving them with? Any feedback would be much appreciated as i am looking to buy a pair to replace my paradigm studios.


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Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Jun 24, 2019 at 08:30 PM
Your nad could work. Play with ecosse speaker wires if u need further cut on highs
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: stratix2 on Jun 25, 2019 at 10:36 AM
Thanks for the feedback @accastil.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: DOM on Sep 08, 2019 at 04:25 PM
what is better amplifier to drive monitoraudio platinum pl100 mark 2? solid state or tube or hybrid?
 :) ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Sep 10, 2019 at 08:25 AM
what is better amplifier to drive monitoraudio platinum pl100 mark 2? solid state or tube or hybrid?
 :) ;) :D ;D
wow! try mo classe or NAD na master series. congrats bro.....gorgeous looks and sound. there is no amp too strong for an MA. the beefier the amp, the better.
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: DOM on Sep 10, 2019 at 02:48 PM
thank you
AUDIOWORLD
 :) ;) :D ;D

end of the line for monitor audio bookshelf from bronze to silver to etc.  :) ;) :D ;D

Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: musika on Sep 11, 2019 at 10:39 AM
(https://img.usaudiomart.com/uploads/large/1484675-monitor-audio-pl100-ii-newest-model-with-matching-stands.jpg)

Nice!  ;D
Title: Re: Monitor Audio Speakers
Post by: accastil on Sep 11, 2019 at 02:08 PM
ganda bro. I used to power my Golds with a 250Wpc solid-state monoblock, bi-wired and bi-amped kasi each amp block has 2 pairs of active outputs.

then I have a tube preamp with outboard power supply, fed by a DAC with tube buffer both having an outboard power supply. super linis ang tunog ng MA. the only problem is how to tone down the highs and sometimes, the mids.

making use of an appropriate wire and speaker cables will do the trick. in my case, I used Ecosse speaker cables and interconnects....effective naman.

I maintained this system for almost 10yrs ng walang galawan….that goes to show how satisfied ive been....MAs are flexible/versatile. they can make any music genre sound good. they are very open and transparent sounding, at least compared to those na nadinig ko na.

id vouch for MA golds and all the other models above it. maganda talaga tumunog bastat busog lang sa power.