Author Topic: Recommend a Speaker (Read 370504 times)

av_phile · « **Reply #150 on:** Oct 21, 2003 at 09:01 AM »

Quote from: LtCool on Oct 17, 2003 at 04:38 PM

I just audition Wharfs Diamond and Zaldek at Sound Dimention, their speakers where setup outside their store, I found diamond's lacks in bass but very good in highs and mids a lot of breaking-in should be done, the zaldek really rocks the house like a boom box but I can't seem to hear it's mids, I said to the saleperson "parang wala akong marinig na mids puro bass" sabi nya sa acoustics lang ng place kasi they were set-up outside,

That's why in some user reviews i've come across with, the Zaldek line is prefered for rock music - emphasizing the bass and minimizing the harshness of the mids.

aecofriyadh · « **Reply #151 on:** Oct 22, 2003 at 06:50 PM »

Anyone familiar with Quad Loudspeakers? A friend of mine is planning to match the 22L (front) 21L (rear) LC (center) with the Yamaha RXV-2095 receiver. Please advise.

Thanks,
AEC

av_phile · « **Reply #152 on:** Oct 23, 2003 at 02:46 PM »

Quote from: aecofriyadh on Oct 22, 2003 at 06:50 PM

Anyone familiar with Quad Loudspeakers? A friend of mine is planning to match the 22L (front) 21L (rear) LC (center) with the Yamaha RXV-2095 receiver. Please advise.

Thanks,
AEC

I know the Quad ESL speakers by reputation only. Have also read about the L series, with the 11L reaping excellent reveiws and a Speaker of the Year award from What Hi-Fi. I think the 22L is top of line in that series. As mid-priced speakers, they can make a good match to an equally mid-priced HT receiver that is the 2095. Most members here have thier yammies matched to other brands like wharfs, missions and B&Ws. But personally, any good impedance-matched speaker will work well with a good amo. Some better than others but the differenecs would be so minute as to make them more a matter of personal preference than anything else. Just my 2 cents.

losi_phile · « **Reply #153 on:** Oct 23, 2003 at 05:36 PM »

Hi Jerix,

Na-try mo na ba Diamond 8.3? I have been using it for almost a year na and enjoy naman ako. My avr is Pioneer VSX-D509S. Read my post for you sa Diamond thread.

Cheers.

losi_phile

aecofriyadh · « **Reply #154 on:** Oct 23, 2003 at 06:34 PM »

Hi av_phile,

Thanks for the advise.

Regards,

AEC

jerix · « **Reply #155 on:** Oct 24, 2003 at 08:41 AM »

Quote from: losi_phile on Oct 23, 2003 at 05:36 PM

Hi Jerix,

Na-try mo na ba Diamond 8.3? I have been using it for almost a year na and enjoy naman ako. My avr is Pioneer VSX-D509S. Read my post for you sa Diamond thread.

Cheers.

hi losi,

thnks bro, i think i still have to read that...but anyway hows the mids of you 8.3 ? my concern kasi is that i have a relatively big HT area about 36 sgm and most of the time open ang windows. i got a big sub kaya m not so concerned with the lows medyo gusto ko lang ay clear ang MIDS...

losi_phile

jerix · « **Reply #156 on:** Oct 24, 2003 at 08:44 AM »

Quote from: losi_phile on Oct 23, 2003 at 05:36 PM

Hi Jerix,

Na-try mo na ba Diamond 8.3? I have been using it for almost a year na and enjoy naman ako. My avr is Pioneer VSX-D509S. Read my post for you sa Diamond thread.

Cheers.

losi_phile

hi losi, thnks for your comments.. i go to ur post after this.. pero bro will u please comment on the mids of your 8.3?

[slayer] · « **Reply #157 on:** Oct 24, 2003 at 10:18 AM »

Jerix,

I have an 8.3/HK combo and i'm very much happy with the highs and mids of my 8.3... the lows needs more improvement though. Haven't sandfilled my 8.3 yet. BTW, i'm bi-wired and position tweaked. You can check superman's thread on right positioning for loudspeakers. Good luck!

Quote from: jerix on Oct 24, 2003 at 08:44 AM

hi losi, thnks for your comments.. i go to ur post after this.. pero bro will u please comment on the mids of your 8.3?

nadare · « **Reply #158 on:** Aug 17, 2004 at 08:51 PM »

went arount park square one this afternoon to audition and canvass for my home theater sound system, and here's my choices:

The receiver will be a Harman/Kardon avr330 (though initially i would setup a 5.1 system, saka na upgrade to 7.1)

A. Fronts: Polk Audio RT20
Rears: Polk Audio RT15
Center: Polk Audio RTC
Sub: Definitive PS100

B: Definitive Tech (Pro Cinema 80)
Fronts: PM80
Rears: PM80
Center: PC100
Sub: PS80

C: Fronts: Aegis Evo One
Rears: Aegis Evo One (kaso ihabol ko na lang to' kasi mejo d swak sa budget kapag 2 pairs agad)
Center: Aegis Evo Center
Sub: Aegis Evo Sub

D: Fronts: B&W DM-303
Rears: B&W DM-303 (kaso ihabol ko na lang to' kasi mejo d swak sa budget kapag 2 pairs agad)
Center: B&W LCM-3
Sub: Velodyne CHT-8 or maybe CHT-10

any suggestions and opinions is highly appreciated, TIA!

PS: i would like to thank sir vince (iceman) for referring me to architectural sounds ^_^

Bogsle · « **Reply #159 on:** Aug 18, 2004 at 04:15 PM »

Quote from: nadare on Aug 17, 2004 at 08:51 PM

went arount park square one this afternoon to audition and canvass for my home theater sound system, and here's my choices:

The receiver will be a Harman/Kardon avr330 (though initially i would setup a 5.1 system, saka na upgrade to 7.1)

A. Fronts: Polk Audio RT20
Rears: Polk Audio RT15
Center: Polk Audio RTC
Sub: Definitive PS100

B: Definitive Tech (Pro Cinema 80)
Fronts: PM80
Rears: PM80
Center: PC100
Sub: PS80

C: Fronts: Aegis Evo One
Rears: Aegis Evo One (kaso ihabol ko na lang to' kasi mejo d swak sa budget kapag 2 pairs agad)
Center: Aegis Evo Center
Sub: Aegis Evo Sub

D: Fronts: B&W DM-303
Rears: B&W DM-303 (kaso ihabol ko na lang to' kasi mejo d swak sa budget kapag 2 pairs agad)
Center: B&W LCM-3
Sub: Velodyne CHT-8 or maybe CHT-10

any suggestions and opinions is highly appreciated, TIA!

PS: i would like to thank sir vince (iceman) for referring me to architectural sounds ^_^

My opinion, I would either go for the AE or the B&W (in that particular order). Here is link to add for your reference

http://www.aslgroup.com/ae/aegis_evo_one_vs_bw_kef_mission.htm

I'm using AE mainly for audio listening. For HT I use JBL LX 2000 Series speakers and sub. But had I known AE before the JBL I would have chosen it for my HT setup as well.

But then as most of the guys here would say, that's just me. Is is always best to audition them.

Just helping out lang po.

Regards.

edboy7 · « **Reply #160 on:** Aug 18, 2004 at 04:25 PM »

i would go for hk/evo set up+cht-8 for the sub

it better to audition it nga then decide with your ears

...as for the amp di ba 6.1 na yung 330?

ill just stick to that..yun lang

...happy listening bro

levi · « **Reply #161 on:** Aug 19, 2004 at 12:26 AM »

Try auditioning the Usher from AA. You might change your mind.

zakkaz · « **Reply #162 on:** Aug 19, 2004 at 10:28 AM »

il definitely go for hk ae all the way

nadare · « **Reply #163 on:** Aug 19, 2004 at 06:55 PM »

thanks guys, i let my ears decide ^_^

chose bw303+lcr3, for subs cht10

yung usher speakers napakinggan ko na sa AA, astig pero i dont feel it for me. sa future tubes na yun hehehehe (sana magkatube ako).

the receiver is taking me back.. 7.1 is an overkill for me (i think). so ill think it over. anyway, thanks again guys.

bigfellow2k · « **Reply #164 on:** Aug 28, 2004 at 10:13 PM »

maganda para sainyo?? regardless of the price, nag paquote ako 2 sets
1st set is

B&W DM602 s3
DM601 S#
LCR60 s3
ASW600
denon avr-1804 --------all for around 106T

2nd set

Denon AVR-1804
Mision m33
missionm31
mission m3c2
polk audio psw350-------all for 75,400,

alin kaya mas good buy??

thanks in advance

levi · « **Reply #165 on:** Aug 29, 2004 at 12:14 AM »

Hi bigfellow2k,

Im using the same B&W speakers. (602,601,LCR 60 and 303) for my HK330. Im very satisfied. I used to own a Denon 1803 which my client bought and paired it with Mission speakers. I still go for my setup. I suggest you audition velodyne subs and HK recievers.

zakkaz · « **Reply #166 on:** Aug 29, 2004 at 10:23 AM »

u can try the hk n acoustic energy evo series setup or monitor audio paired with hk

Quote from: bigfellow2k on Aug 28, 2004 at 10:13 PM

maganda para sainyo?? regardless of the price, nag paquote ako 2 sets
1st set is

B&W DM602 s3
DM601 S#
LCR60 s3
ASW600
denon avr-1804 --------all for around 106T

2nd set

Denon AVR-1804
Mision m33
missionm31
mission m3c2
polk audio psw350-------all for 75,400,

alin kaya mas good buy??

thanks in advance

positive_noise · « **Reply #167 on:** Aug 31, 2004 at 07:46 PM »

For Subwoofer go for Velodyne CHT-10!

enjoy,
postive-noise.

dyames · « **Reply #168 on:** Aug 31, 2004 at 10:20 PM »

i think onkyo TX-SR601 + your B&W speakers is the best much

bumblebee · « **Reply #169 on:** Oct 06, 2004 at 08:41 AM »

mga sirs,

pls rate the ff (1-10, 10 highest) based on performance. id like to start my own HT and i would like to get the best bang for my buck.

salamat po ng marami.

wharfedale 8.1
mission m31
b&w dm303
monitor audio b2

wharfedale 8.3
mission m33

odyopayl · « **Reply #170 on:** Oct 06, 2004 at 09:00 AM »

Maybe I will just arrange it from top to lowest. (IMO):
1. Monitor Audio B2
2. B&W DM 303
3. Mission m31
4. Wharfedale 8.1 ( i like this better than 8.3)
5. Wharfeedale 8.3

fnvillafuerte · « **Reply #171 on:** Oct 06, 2004 at 11:21 AM »

Very new ako sa HT with my 2-weeks old Yamaha RXV-550. Grabe pala ang daigdig ng home theater, nakakalito ang sobrang dami ng pagpipiliang speakers! Hingi ko tulong nyo, mga seasoned HT-ers dito sa forum, please suggest kung anong brand ng speakers ang magma-match sa Y550. Alam ko na self-audition ang best approach ko para makapili pero please help me to narrow-down my search para naman maka-focus ako sa 2-3 brands. At present, gamit ko ay generic china speakers, remnants nung dati kong mobile audio set-up, plano ko mag-upgrade ng speakers before christmas 'hope somebody can help me to decide which brand. By the way, my budget is around 20K for complete 5.1 speaker set, option ko na lang later yung pang 6th na center rear. Thank you.

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marty_e · « **Reply #172 on:** Oct 06, 2004 at 11:34 AM »

For movies alone, I'd say Atlantic Technology or Miller & Kreissel but not sure if it will fall under your 20k budget.

JT · « **Reply #173 on:** Oct 06, 2004 at 11:35 AM »

Quote from: fnvillafuerte on Oct 06, 2004 at 11:21 AM

Very new ako sa HT with my 2-weeks old Yamaha RXV-550. Grabe pala ang daigdig ng home theater, nakakalito ang sobrang dami ng pagpipiliang speakers! Hingi ko tulong nyo, mga seasoned HT-ers dito sa forum, please suggest kung anong brand ng speakers ang magma-match sa Y550. Alam ko na self-audition ang best approach ko para makapili pero please help me to narrow-down my search para naman maka-focus ako sa 2-3 brands. At present, gamit ko ay generic china speakers, remnants nung dati kong mobile audio set-up, plano ko mag-upgrade ng speakers before christmas 'hope somebody can help me to decide which brand. By the way, my budget is around 20K for complete 5.1 speaker set, option ko na lang later yung pang 6th na center rear. Thank you.

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Mission or KEF speakers ang proven kong ok for Yamaha. Even sa mga What Hi-FI mags, yun ang recommended combi.

s2kov · « **Reply #174 on:** Oct 06, 2004 at 11:38 AM »

For the 20K budget, you can get wharfedale speakers....

moks · « **Reply #175 on:** Oct 06, 2004 at 11:46 AM »

If you are looking for a budget speaker set-up you can try auditioning KEF Cresta 30 (Floorstander), 20C (Center) and 10 (Rear Surrounds)

bumblebee · « **Reply #176 on:** Oct 06, 2004 at 11:53 AM »

thanks odyopayl.

mukha nga ok yung b2. mataas pa sensitivity. actually im considering it and the wharfs kc front ported pareho (aside from the fact that the wharfs are unbelievably cheap and a complete set costs almost the same as a pair of other brands). medyo maliit kc space namin e.

actually, i haven't really been auditioning stuff. medyo nahihiya kc ako kc nde pa naman ako bibili kaya tanung tanong ako sa mga experts dito.

salamat uli odyopayl.

Quote from: odyopayl on Oct 06, 2004 at 09:00 AM

Maybe I will just arrange it from top to lowest. (IMO):
1. Monitor Audio B2
2. B&W DM 303
3. Mission m31
4. Wharfedale 8.1 ( i like this better than 8.3)
5. Wharfeedale 8.3

fnvillafuerte · « **Reply #177 on:** Oct 06, 2004 at 12:02 PM »

Wow! Thanks for the prompt replies! D best talaga sa info 'tong PinoyDVD, very professional pa mga tao here.

I am starting to narrow-down my search now; KEF and Wharf's leading the pack. Sa Friday I will visit PrkSquare1 to audition these two brands.

I appreciate more info, suggestions and details, thanks again.

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moks · « **Reply #178 on:** Oct 06, 2004 at 12:12 PM »

KEF, you could get hold of it at Audio World in Banawe. I think KEF's would be more suited for your budget setup since that sensitivity is rated at 90db compared that of the Wharf's which has 86 or 87db. Kinda hard load for an entry level receiver or amp. Second, KEF's really go loud compared to that of the Wharf's.

Control · « **Reply #179 on:** Oct 06, 2004 at 12:33 PM »

Quote from: fnvillafuerte on Oct 06, 2004 at 12:02 PM

Wow! Thanks for the prompt replies! D best talaga sa info 'tong PinoyDVD, very professional pa mga tao here.

I am starting to narrow-down my search now; KEF and Wharf's leading the pack. Sa Friday I will visit PrkSquare1 to audition these two brands.

I appreciate more info, suggestions and details, thanks again.

Ü

Paki post na rin yung result/observation mo...thanks...