Swan speakers, Anybody?

[roshi]

I was pretty set on the Paradigm Monitor series, when I came across the Swans. In particular the Diva 5.1 or 4.1.
The biggest question I guess is where I can audition them. The Swan website only gives online stores, so that doesn't help.
Does anybody have Swans? Do you like them (or not)?
Thanks for any input...

[mazersteven]

I was pretty set on the Paradigm Monitor series, when I came across the Swans. In particular the Diva 5.1 or 4.1.
The biggest question I guess is where I can audition them. The Swan website only gives online stores, so that doesn't help.
Does anybody have Swans? Do you like them (or not)?
Thanks for any input...

I read nothing but great things about the Swans. In particular the

Swan D2.1SE
http://www.theaudioinsider.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_23&products_id=69

Dana 930
http://theaudioinsider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=563&sid=4be272d53a7132418890a99958def068

Dana 630
http://www.theaudioinsider.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_25&products_id=32

Acculine ASub
http://www.theaudioinsider.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_32&products_id=68


http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=881717&highlight=craigsub

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/craigsub/IMG_1973.jpg

[corysmith01]

Funny. That photo shows nearly every speaker I'm currently debating, in terms of what to get. Make that 805 an "N" and not an "S", add in a Paradigm Studio 20v4 and you'd have 'em all. That Swan D2.1SE sure looks really nice.:D

[roshi]

As pretty as the bookshelf speakers are, I'm looking for towers.... The measurements of the swan sound fairly big (at least compared to the Paradigm monitor 7s). Do they look big in person?

Can anybody who auditioned them give me a review? How do they compare to Paradigms, B&Ws or even Def Techs... ?
Thanks!

[mazersteven]

6.1 & RS760

http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/4328/2996638660037002257S500x500Q85.jpg

[roshi]

Dang! I don't think I want such a giant in my living room (I doubt my wife would want that either). The 5.1 and 4.1 are smaller, but probably not that much.

How do you like the swans compared to the rockets?

[Seth=L]

How do you like the swans compared to the rockets?
I don't believe those are his.:D

The Swan D2.1SEs look like Dynaudio speakers, the woofers at least.

[mazersteven]

I don't believe those are his.:D



I PM'd him and told him that. :rolleyes:


http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=931069&highlight=craigsub

[roshi]

Never mind, I guess...

Thanks for your help anyways.

[mazersteven]

Never mind, I guess...

Thanks for your help anyways.

What happened? :confused:

What are you trying to do anyway? What budget?

IMO this is a no-brainer. I would purchase these in a heartbeat.

http://www.theaudioinsider.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_30&products_id=47

[AVBrat]

I was pretty set on the Paradigm Monitor series, when I came across the Swans. In particular the Diva 5.1 or 4.1.
The biggest question I guess is where I can audition them. The Swan website only gives online stores, so that doesn't help.
Does anybody have Swans? Do you like them (or not)?
Thanks for any input...

Looks as if there is a guy right around the corner from you who has Swans full line up. Some place called Cleveland Plasma, anyone ever heard of them I was thinking about checking them out.

[Jeff R.]

I have been seriously considering buying the Swan 4.2's They seem to be very well build and all that I can find on them is positive information.

From what I have read the cabinet, tweeter are identical and the drivers are all built of the same materials (just smaller) and they even use the same crossover style at the 6.1's which continue to be highly review by many sources. I figure for $709 I can not go wrong and they have a deal on shipping for only $9.95 right now at www.theaudioinsider.com.

I am hoping to order a pair this weekend.

[john72953]

I`ve never heard a negative comment about Swan speakers and I would have loved to audition them prior to my final purchase, but that wasn`t possible unfortunately.

John

[Shock]

Swan make some of the highest quality loudspeakers period.

[AVBrat]

I have been seriously considering buying the Swan 4.2's They seem to be very well build and all that I can find on them is positive information. From what I have read the cabinet, tweeter are identical and the drivers are all built of the same materials (just smaller) and they even use the same crossover style at the 6.1's which continue to be highly review by many sources. I am hoping to order a pair this weekend.
From what I have learned, as I thought why not call cleveland plasma, the 4.2 has 3- 5 1/4" drivers, where the 5.2 have 3---6 1/2" drivers, and last but not least the 3---6.2 have 8" drivers. I guess in the end there will be less base. I happen not to be that far away so I am going to take them up on there offer, I can not post links but they have most of these sets on display and on some there will fly folks in for free to hear these Swan Systems.

[Jeff R.]

OK - I just ordered the Swan Diva 4.2's I assume they will be at my home in about 1 week. I will repost with my impressions.

[Erin Hardison]

funny timing...

I emailed a local builder about advice on a future build. He's got a set of Scanspeak bookshelf and a set of Swans bookshelf speakers he's going to let me borrow and demo. He said one is 1/10th the price of the other. ;)

He said his honest opinion is that most anyone would be happy with the Swans, and his side business revolves around this stuff. I'm looking forward to doing an in-home comparison. I'll post pics, plots, and thoughts when I get them.

[Phil Taylor]

Looks as if there is a guy right around the corner from you who has Swans full line up. Some place called Cleveland Plasma, anyone ever heard of them I was thinking about checking them out.

Dunno if it's the same business but I bought my Panny BD35 off fleabay from a seller named clevelandplasma. Delivered promptly and at a great price.

[AVBrat]

looks like the same guys .....

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Cleveland_Plasma

http://myworld.ebay.com/clevelandplasma

I am pretty surprised about this link they have {{{HERE}}} (https://clevelandplasma.com/store/swan_speaker) They must like these swan speakers. In the next week I think I am going to take them up on their offer.

[roll - gybe]

I have a pair of 6.1s in a big room. They do a good job, and they look good in person if you like their style.

They are big though. 41 inches tall I think.

I used to think they were a little harsh on the top, and a little loose on the bottom, but that has a lot to do with my room.

They are efficient, and I recommend them.

[Erin Hardison]

Scanspeak/Swan comparison:
http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?p=514603&posted=1#post514603