Going to Test out Speakers Today

[Neijii]

So after some recommendations from my Aperion thread, I'll be going to some places to try other speakers.

I went to listen to the Paradigm Titan this morning, sounded great. Was the v5 and he offered it for $480.

I'll head to Manhattan to listen to a few others today.

 

[zumbo]

MB Quart from Audioholics. Listen in your home for 30 days!

http://store.audioholics.com/search?xBrand=MB+Quart&xPriceFrom=0&xPriceTo=0&xSort=&xPage=10000

http://store.audioholics.com/page/returns

 

[Neijii]

I already ordered a pair from online that I wasn't happy with. I'd rather audition this time and go from there.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Good call....

I already ordered a pair from online that I wasn't happy with. I'd rather audition this time and go from there.

 

[zumbo]

I already ordered a pair from online that I wasn't happy with. I'd rather audition this time and go from there.

What did you order?

 

[Neijii]

Good call....

First time I got that on this board, haha

 

[Neijii]

What did you order?

Aperion 4B

 

[zumbo]

Aperion 4B

I see them listed in your sig. You didn't send them back?

 

[Neijii]

Returning them Monday..

Gonna hit the stores now, I'll give you guys an update when I get back

 

[zumbo]

Give B&W a listen.

http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/display.aspx?infid=1426

 

[jamie2112]

Give B&W a listen.

http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/display.aspx?infid=1426

I will second that.....B&W's are great!!

 

[zumbo]

I will second that.....B&W's are great!!

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47559

I see you found the thread.

 

[jamie2112]

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47559

I see you found the thread.

Yeah that sucks Zumbo.....sorry to hijack the thread....

 

[Neijii]

Well...

I listened to:
KEF IQ3..$350 for the pair.
PSB 25 = $479/pair
Paradigm Titan = $480/pair.

I think the titan was the most clear out of the 3, but the KEF offered more bass.

Not sure which to go for really.

 

[armaraas]

The IQ3 would you leave a little money to put towards a subwoofer if you end up needing to replace/fix yours...

 

[Neijii]

This is true. Right now I just want to choose the best L/R speakers I can get for the money.

As far as a sub goes, how is that Yamaha that was recommended on the budget systems on this site? That slim one?

 

[Gimpy Ric]

This is true. Right now I just want to choose the best L/R speakers I can get for the money.

As far as a sub goes, how is that Yamaha that was recommended on the budget systems on this site? That slim one?

How much do you want to spend on a sub? Or is that in the distant future?

Those Aperions only have a 4" woofer and only go down to 100 Hz. or so.

Glad you live in the big apple and can audition just about everything. Go find some Revel Salon2's...I think they go for $22,000 a pair. They look cool as dog snot too!

 

[Neijii]

I'd like to get a sub soon, maybe 2 weeks after I get these..trying to only use cash..kinda raped my CC lol.

I'd like to spend around $200 for a sub, but a small one..I picked up that Dayton, it's wayyy too big

 

[Gimpy Ric]

Hsu Research STF-1 - $322.00 shipped. Your may not find more sub for the money. Very small

http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/stf-1.html

Bic-100 - Good and inexpensive @ $245 plus $49.00 shipping. 12" and 500 watts peak, 150 RMS.

http://cgi.ebay.com/BIC-Acouste-H-100-12-500-Watt-Powered-Subwoofer-NEW_W0QQitemZ320297173409QQihZ011QQcategoryZ3276QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Sorry, but 200 beans ain't much of a budget unless you buy a used sub.

 

[Neijii]

I figured..how is that Yamaha YST-FSW100 that was recommended in the budget system.

I know it's not amazing, but for $150, how is the quality...mind you, my room is about 15x15 so it's nothing too big. And I'm not going to be blasting the music since i have people upstairs that will ***** lol.