If you are on the market for a dynamic pair of compact speakers with a high Spouse Acceptance Factor (SAF), dynamic audio performance on par with speakers twice their price, and an ability to create a sound image nearly on par with full sized speakers, than I urge you to consider the Usher Audio Be-718 Tiny Dancer speakers seriously. They are absolutely gorgeous, with the piano gloss center section and beautiful wood side panels making them right at home in a medium sized den with a tube amplifier softening that hard edge while sipping a 20 year old brandy. The Be-718 Tiny Dancer’s are not without peer, as there are other bookshelves, and even some floor standing speakers that perform admirably at or near this price point, but the combination of sturdy construction, excellent engineering, innovative tweeter design and implementation, and performance per dollar spent put these substantial sound boxes into the “if this is your price range, put these on your short list of speakers to audition” checkbox. It was truly my pleasure to review these highly capable pair of speakers with décor friendly appeal, and musicality nearly beyond reproach.
If you are on the market for a dynamic pair of compact speakers with a high Spouse Acceptance Factor (SAF), dynamic audio performance on par with speakers twice their price, and an ability to create a sound image nearly on par with full sized speakers, than I urge you to consider the Usher Audio Be-718 Tiny Dancer speakers seriously. They are absolutely gorgeous, with the piano gloss center section and beautiful wood side panels making them right at home in a medium sized den with a tube amplifier softening that hard edge while sipping a 20 year old brandy. The Be-718 Tiny Dancer’s are not without peer, as there are other bookshelves, and even some floor standing speakers that perform admirably at or near this price point, but the combination of sturdy construction, excellent engineering, innovative tweeter design and implementation, and performance per dollar spent put these substantial sound boxes into the “if this is your price range, put these on your short list of speakers to audition” checkbox. It was truly my pleasure to review these highly capable pair of speakers with décor friendly appeal, and musicality nearly beyond reproach.
I also used this as my break-in song to flex the woofer for about 8 hours and truly let the surrounds settle in.
Is Audioholics advocating a speaker break-in period now?
From the article "Speaker Break In: Fact or Fiction? "Required break in time for the common spider-diaphragm-surround is typically on the order of 10s of seconds and is a one-off proposition, not requiring repetition."
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Is Audioholics advocating a speaker break-in period now?
From the article "Speaker Break In: Fact or Fiction? "Required break in time for the common spider-diaphragm-surround is typically on the order of 10s of seconds and is a one-off proposition, not requiring repetition."
oh oh!! Someone just got an "F" on their report card.
Seriouslly, why does Audioholics mention this 8 hour breakin as Dave has pointed out.
Is Audioholics advocating a speaker break-in period now?
From the article "Speaker Break In: Fact or Fiction? "Required break in time for the common spider-diaphragm-surround is typically on the order of 10s of seconds and is a one-off proposition, not requiring repetition."
I don't censor our reviewers comments in their reviews so NO Audioholics isn't advocating it, but the particular reviewer is I suppose.
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I have to wonder just how good a $2700 speaker can really sound. When do the laws of physics trump price? I bet that this speaker sounds fantastic, but is it really better than a 800 to 1000 dollar system. help me out here fellas, am I missing the point?
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I have to wonder just how good a $2700 speaker can really sound. When do the laws of physics trump price? I bet that this speaker sounds fantastic, but is it really better than a 800 to 1000 dollar system. help me out here fellas, am I missing the point?
What kind of systems have you heard? Have you found that $800-$1000 systems sound better than ones that are $300-$500?
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