What are best hi efficiency speakers under 1000
I'm moving soon and will need to change my setup a bit. I'm using a Luminescence preamp with a vintage Luxman tube amp. I listen to a lot of records and I love
BEST ACTIVE DESK TOP SPEAKERS UNDER 1000 00
Two years ago I purchased the Swans M200 MKIII desk top active speaker that puts out 60 watts rms per speaker. They have a warm, rich, classic analog sound. I
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC
why are so good and how to obtain its best quality sound reproduction ( as a fact I learn many things other than MM cartridge about. ). I don’t start this “
Whats on your turntable tonight
LP) Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture (Speakers Corner 45rpm reissue) And then on CD so everyone could listen to some music they liked: Elbow: Cast of
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
changes have been. I have had the same speakers for many years so am very familiar with them. (25+ years) The speakers are a set of Klipsch Lascala's. They have Alnico
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em
actually spent some time with these speakers to share their sense of their plusses and minuses. Mapman here on Audiogon is a big fan, and has shared lots on them,
Synergistic New Tesla Line Any comments
that Synergistic interconnects had the best bass of any that I’ve heard, but the Teslas have a tighter bass with more impact than Designers’ Reference. And
The best speaker you ever heard
In my opinion, the speaker is by far the most important part of the audio system. After all, it is the only part you hear. OK, the other stuff really matters a
Lightspeed Attenuator Best Preamp Ever
The question is a bit rhetorical. No preamp is the best ever, and much depends on system context. I am starting this thread beacuase there is a lot of info on
Building high end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II
ime on a Lenco platter, and this is the best result I've ever gotten, actually shiny, and it only took five minutes!!! I should market this and sell it to
Can any preamp be better than the final H Cat
it will be weeks before it is at its best. Lookout for another even more rave review. In 28 years of audio experimentation, I have never heard more of an
Esoteric DV 50: Any cdp's Significantly better
the above I would say the Ayre was the best. Next on my list is the Electrocompaniet EMC 1UP and the Resolution Audio Opus 21. However, I must tell you I am
Cars What does the typical audiophile drive
excellent selection to choose from. The best thing about that is that, unlike many others, I don't have to worry about payments, etc on an expensive car so I have
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
floorstanders under $999 for low power SET amp?
Why not horns
owned a lot of speakers over the years but I have never experienced anything like the midrange reproduction from my horns. With a frequency
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
remind me of the sonic signature of speakers such as Wilson,Thiel,Dynaudio, Focal/JM Labs. Category #2) These DACS "flavors" revolve around a "musical/organic"
The best CD Player for the money
I AM IN THE PROCESS OF BUYING A CD PLAYER AND I DONT KNOW WHICH WAY TO GO.WITH SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM I WANT TO PURCHASE SOMETHING GOOD BUT I DONT WANT TO
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
After 9 years with my Proac Response 3s, I recently decided to change speakers. As you can tell, I'm not an upgrade fever patient. I want something I can live
When is digital going to get the soul of music
e Reference 9 amplifiers into VMPS RM30 speakers. Listening to it, I don't miss tubes, and I don't miss vinyl, or even R to R tape. Now I'm off to the CES. I'
Personal speaker evolution
a thread I haven't ever seen here: What speakers have you owned? starting with the earliest, price paid, new/used, and perhaps the models that really impressed you (for
Fuses that matter
long used the IsoClean fuses as the best I have heard. No longer! I just got two 10 amp slow-blows WiFi Tuning Supreme fuses that really cost too much but do
Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3
oes not change whether I am between the speakers, sitting in front of one of them, or standing against one of the side walls. And yet, everything that I liked about
Zu Soul Superfly
just ordered a pair of the new Zu speakers on a whim. I was going to wait for information, but the fact that they threw in the free superfly upgrades to the
Turntable speed accuracy
is of utmost importance. What is the best way to verify results? What is the most speed-accurate drive method? And is speed accuracy really the most important
How much does your system retail for
$37,700 Just for Amp, preamp, CDP, Speakers, and cables; not counting over 1000 cds, TV, DVD, and VCR.
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life Do you know of one
..above all, the designer is one of the best people i have ever known in my life...I may buy something else down the road because like most people i get curious
What Does Holographic Sound Like
for the sound to be at its holographic best. There are many levels of holography. Each level is built incrementally with the addition of one more wire and one
What time do you wear
Best watch I have is a fake Rolex I bought off a street vendor in NYC 15 years ago for $10. Takes a licking and keeps on
How does one get off the merry go round
es, I have wheels on everything but the speakers. LOL I will never tell you that single this and that sounds as good as all that other stuff, but things sure
Holographic imaging
ube system throws images way beyond the speakers with an orchestra playing Mahler, then there's something wrong. SS does not "fail" at imaging and I
Why Don't More People Love Audio
friends who absolutely have to have the BEST of everything and wouldn't be caught dead without expensive clothes, watch, car, home, furniture etc. settle for cheap
Tara Labs The One versus 0 8 EX
want to get the most value, meaning the best they offer ini this model. Sounds like it is the outboard ISM with four grounding stations, second is on board
Best Integrated, period
Has anyone compared, Gryphon Diablo, Gamut Di150, Vitus SS101, Krell FBI, APL UA-S1 Jeff Rowland Continuum 500? Please add what you found to be best integrated.
Class D amps a different re view
heard it yet." BelCanto REF1000 (ICEpower) - score 10.5 pooints "The ICE power module used has a dependable reputation, and the design is well
Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope
netsty about what you can afford is the best approach. To finance my hobby, I drive a 5 year old, 4 cylinder econo-car which is paid for. My family enjoys watching
Sony SCD XA5400ES Best SACD for under 10,000
This Sony player supplanted my Ayre C5-XE 3, which I still have, months ago. I paid $6000 for the Ayre after determining that it was the best-sounding unit for
Stand out phono stages
ider either of those as a contender for best at any price. dealer disclaimer, although not necessarily for all of my above suggestions.
Cable Costs Relative to System
be reached sooner with cables than with speakers and amps. Do most of you follow the 10% "rule" for cabling? How do PCs fit into this rule? Are there any super
Zu Druid & Definition Roundup
3 owner install and setup his speakers, after earlier having setup his loaner Def3s that had an earlier iteration of the supertweeter network. Additionally, I
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
Hello all, I am just starting out in this HI-FI stuff and have a pretty modest budget (prospectively about 5K) for all. Any suggestions as to how
Cincinnati, OH, any audiophiles
Audio and almost bought a pair of ProAc speakers from them - but ultimately decided they would overwhelm my smallish room. A "pilgrimage" is definitely in the (future)
Biggest Baddest Audio Cables
s should be a good match to the amp and speakers you are running. Without that info, it's possible to get a great cable and still have the system sound terrible.
Why is 2 Channel better than multi channel
my HT system to try and achieve the best of both worlds, I currently have a 3 channel amp driving my SL, SR, C and a 2 channel amp driving my L and R. I have a
Attn Vinyl lovers what CD Player do you use
x solution... Hard to beat for anything under $
Small room, "budget priced" speaker advice, please
For now, I need to find a pair of best-of-breed, truly "budget" speakers. By "budget," I'm talking upper limit of $850/pair. (Gone are my
You know you're an audiophile if
just got a pair of speakers you can barely move yourself (inverse proportionality with age probably too) The first house you bought cost less than
speakers for classical music
Would like to hear from classical music listeners as to best floorstanders for that genre. B&W 803's sound good but want to get input with regard to other
Legendary audio equipment
of the mass market shit. The B&W DM302 speakers have become a similar value today. Certainly worth the nod.....
Brinkmann vs TW Acustic
TW Acustic best sonding best made.
World's best Pre amp for 10K and above
Looking for the HOLY GRAIL in Audio? Here it is. I'm in my early sixties and retiring to my final system, which I was going to purchase during the past twelve
Amazing ''Overachieving'' products your pick
e music forever. Vintage Klipsch speakers-- Unforgiving of bad synergy, heavenly when good. Just $1300 or so for a pair of La Scala's, and I'm still
Do You Remember Your First CD Player
ike a deal since before that most were $1000 or more. I remember playing Yes 90125 at max volume and amazing all who listened. It started skipping at age 3 and I
ICE Amps for classical music
erience with JRDG 312 and Bel Canto Ref 1000 Mk.2. . . . I am mostly a classical music lover. . . lots of chamber to be exact. . . and love these particular amps. .
Technics SP 10 mkII speed adjustment question
Please let me know what you think. Best regards" Thanks for help,
What companies, out of Business, did you LOVE
channel responses as well. What is the BEST systems or pieces you have heard from companies that are no longer in business!! I went to the garage, and pulled up
PS Audio PerfectWave DAC Upgrade
t with a nickel coating, tout it as the best, produce a gold-plated version, cancel both products and then offer two multi-kilo Power Plants with the inferior
Considering analog but nervous
tube pre/SS Amp), and Focal/JM 1027be speakers. My entire current collection is digital and I have NEVER owned Vinyl before NOR have I ever heard a high-end Analog
D SONIC SOA Class D Core Amps The best Class D
Owner/Designer Dean Deacon of D-Sonic in Houston in recent months dropped using the B&O ICE amps which he now only uses in the surround channels of his multi-
Any opinions on the AMR Digital Processor 777 Dac
ir site translated into English. Best,
Which Solid State Amplifier is Making you Happy
ut at high volumes it could also be the speakers. At least 200wpc is my personal minimum as power gets used up real fast.
What component is responsible for dynamics
to get some high efficiency full range speakers and the proper power amp. but the answers are going to be all over the place.
Your best ''outstanding'' products in last 5 yrs
I have been reflecting on my biggest surprises and value-for-money purchases in the last 5 years - the ones that were truly impressive for the money, here are
Back into vinyl part 1
amplifier and cassette deck and Mission speakers. And then I found audio forums. OK, I have to admit – I am always questioning my knowledge. Even when I am 100% sure
TRL Dude or Joule 150 MKII for Major Pre Upgrade
est preamps for a long time, with Jud's best work said to be found in his latest iteration, especially the ME series.
450 Pound Monobloc Amplifier
oth of them drive very power hungry speakers and just listen, who knows? Regards,
Hi efficient speaker, bass problems
it me , whenever I hear low efficient speakers they don't seem to have a grip on the bass like less sensitive units ? The amount of bass is there , and some have good
Best solid state pre amp below US 10 000,00
Any suggestions ?
EE Minimax Plus DAC vs Rega DAC
frequencies. It seemed to have them under control, while the Rega just let them shine through too brightly. If the Minimax was forcing some sonic character at
When does analog compete with digital
an get very good digital for less that $1000, and actually can get reasonably good digital for less than $500. All this at new component retail prices. For
Emerald Physics CS 2, Opinions Please
couple of older threads regarding these speakers, I've been talking with the dealer, and I have read everything I could find on the internet. I understand the DSP's
Small Floor Standers
looking to create a short list of speakers for music only. The room is 15x28 with 9' ceilings and hard surfaces, except a few padded chairs and light fabric
David Wilson must be a little annoyed
Q7). the Wison XLF is described as the best "cost-no-object" speaker, and while "flawed" in some respects, is the company's best effort yet. given the lengthy
Best Find Ever
I am curious to hear what the best find you ever had was. It doesn't have to be limited to audio equipment, though best audio find around here gets the 'bull-
Best Complete HomeTheater USED for 5000 00
Experienced Audiophile - who want wants switch to Home theater for a while. Though I still want to enjoy my CDs on two channel ? Also whats the best / largest
Obscure companies making excellent speakers
Found on the forum names of speaker manufacturers unfamiliar to me that supposedly are using new technologies or designs and as a result are making big
New Bel Canto Gear at RMAF
they have a Mk II version of the Ref 1000's and some new mono amps. I'd be interested in hearing
Most forgiving high end speaker 10k 20k
high end speakers are typically so high in resolution that, while they sound superb with great and maybe even good recordings, they sound
Looking for a DAC for the Squeezebox Touch
Touch that I am using with my B&W 802DI speakers and my Cambridge 840W amplifier and 840E preamplifier. Have you also considered the Rega Dac which retails in the US
Best 845 tube out there
I am running a pair of Cary CAD-211AE monoblocks with the standard no-name Chinese tubes shipped by Cary. Whilst I am happy with the sound, I think I should
Best Digital Amps
Out of Spectron, Tact, CarverPro, Bel Canto etc.
Which basic amps can drive 1 ohm loads
Which amps will drive 1 ohm loads like Apogee Speakers?
Speaker Choice for Almarro 318B
I'm in the market for some affordable speakers that will suit the amp better than my B&W DM 602 S3 speakers. The room is approx 14'X 16', hardwood floors with a small
Older PURE CLASS A Amplifiers
mono bloc amps are still considered the best of class a sound today. They are just very tough to find.
Integrated amp for Totem Sttaff
s is also another nice choice with your
Best Late Night Low Volume Speaker
What speaker would you recommend for magical late night, low volume listening? Price is no object and you can also recommend whatever associated
My Journey to Digital Nirvana Part 1
HT 1 rack Tube for 2 channel. The main speakers are being shared. I swap out interconnects. This journey has brought me ownership, and the listening pleasure of
Best bang for buck purchase you have made
For me, it was buying a pair of used Magnepan MG-12 speakers for $550.00 from a dealer in Oregon. I had heard the 1.6 before, but not the smaller 12's. These
Most "Musical" sounding speaker cable under 1000
I am probably going to get knocked around for the use of that mysterious word "MUSICAL" in this tread. However would like some input from members who
Jeff Rowland 2 or Classe 25 for Avalon Eclipse
ll I need is the amp match well with my speakers, so pls tell me which one will you choose? Is there any better amp that I should look for?
Which components are "stupid good"
dcom 565 preamp Sound Dynamics 300ti speakers C&J sonograph TT and arm Amber series 70 amp old but still sweet and not sterile like earlier SS amps JVC
High Sensitivity Speakers that work best with SS
In general, most all "high sensitivity" speakers I have heard or read about seem to do best with tube amps. Is that pretty much always the case?
Is an IPOD hi fi
o parasound amps and thence to some new speakers of his that he was demoing for the hifi press. That would count as hifi in my book.
Is Hi fi getting more expensive
ecent entry level system new (receiver, speakers, turntable and cart). YOu can walk into Best Buy today and get an entry level 2 channel system with multi
"Best" DAC for a grand or less
I am looking for a DAC for under a grand . I want something to favor the bass side ,as now my system is a bit on the bright side.I would like it to have a usb
Starting from Scratch Please Help Pick 1 out of 3
Cronus Integrated, my Tannoy Stirling Speakers ; well pretty much the spine of the entire system. I wanted to start over, i listen to a lot of varied stuff ; usually
1 piece of audio gear I really regret selling is
Audio Physics Virgo II speakers. What the heck was I thinking?
What's the cost of an entry level vinyl setup
enough equipment to know that at it's best it's better than digital, but am not sure what it would cost for the average joe to get a quality
can i improve my system with a better cd player
player can someone recommend something under 500 buciks? I like buying used since my system is dated itself but it still sounds decent to
Tube upgrades for Jolida 502B
6550s. Using it to drive Totem Forest speakers. I contacted Jolida. They recommend KT88s. Their reply is a bit unclear but they might be suggesting Electro
What is your favorite type of tweeter
seems to me that 98% of speakers under $1000/pr use dome tweeters, 95% of speakers under $5000/pr use domes, 92% of speakers under $10000/pr use domes, and 90% of
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