Going to Test out Speakers Today

[Neijii]

OP = Me = Ryan lol

Yea, I just would rather hear the speakers..aside from being on the safe side, I'm enjoying this experience since I'm all new to it.

Another expensive hobby..cigars, audio, computers..kill me

 

[mtrycrafts]

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.

One caution though to remember and allow for.
Different locations will have different room acoustics and, memory from one place to the next, to the 3rd, etc, will fade rapidly for small differences. Not sure what can be done other than to be aware of the drawbacks.

 

[EJ1]

OKKK..listened to the B&W 685..WOW..was amazing, BUT it was like $650 which was more than I want to spend. 650 for the speakers, $100 for the stands..so that's $750...too steep.

I might be willing to sell you my pair of 685's in black ash if you are interested.

 

[Neijii]

I went to listen to the Titans again today...didn't like them as much as when I first heard them lol.

 

[zumbo]

I went to listen to the Titans again today...didn't like them as much as when I first heard them lol.

B&W had that effect on me. They are so different in sound than others that are available to audition in my area. Nothing even came close after hearing them. I, like you, just couldn't swing the coin. So, I purchased MB Quart over the net due to have been using them for years in car audio. Boy, was I suprised. Detailed sound. Superb sound quality, and fantastic build quality.

I have had them for four years. I have 175W(4ohm load) going to each of the five speakers. No problems what so-ever.

 

[Neijii]

I'm just gonna bite the bullet and get the B&Ws. I heard them, loved them. They look great..I got them to drop the tax..so the 2 speakers + stands = $750

 

[zumbo]

I lied. Monitor Audio came close. I auditioned them side by side. Due to the fact they were beside the B&W's, I couldn't bring myself to purchase them. The B&W's were just flat-out better.

 

[jamie2112]

I'm just gonna bite the bullet and get the B&Ws. I heard them, loved them. They look great..I got them to drop the tax..so the 2 speakers + stands = $750

Congratulations... The 685s are a great speaker. You will be very happy I think..

 

[zumbo]

I'm just gonna bite the bullet and get the B&Ws. I heard them, loved them. They look great..I got them to drop the tax..so the 2 speakers + stands = $750

I believe that is a smart move. You did very well.

 

[Neijii]

I'm sure I will...unfortunately I have that obsessive personality, like you guys..so I'm getting my 2 front speakers..next comes the SUB

 

[jamie2112]

I'm sure I will...unfortunately I have that obsessive personality, like you guys..so I'm getting my 2 front speakers..next comes the SUB

Of course, we expect no less from you........

 

[Neijii]

I like this board..i've been on boards since I was 16 with fitness..hard to come by a good group of people these days.

And I just remembered...and be easy..I need a good speaker wire..anyone have a suggestion as to which to get? I take it the 50' spindle of Dynex at home depot won't do the B&Ws and justice.

 

[zumbo]

I use BJC for all of my cable needs. Once you order from them, you will never want to order anywhere else.

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/

 

[Neijii]

BJC Ten White (5T00UP) (White jacket, 10 AWG) this one? I'm also going to get the banana plugs..I like those things.

 

[mazersteven]

I'm just gonna bite the bullet and get the B&Ws. I heard them, loved them. They look great..I got them to drop the tax..so the 2 speakers + stands = $750

If your going to bit the bullet on them at least listen to the B&W CM1 speakers first.

 

[Neijii]

Mazer..you like playing with my head don't you lol.

Is there a price difference..say yes and make it easy for me lol.

 

[zumbo]

12AWG will be just fine. But, 10AWG couldn't hurt. I use 13AWG.

I use nanners as well.

Purchased IXOS speaker wire due to the fact that I have an exposed beam (open) ceiling. My rear speakers look like they are hanging from chains. This was before I knew about BJC.

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/IXOSXHS706S/IXOS/XHS706-13-AWG-GAMMA-GEOMETRY-SPEAKER-WIRE-SILVER-PER-FOOT/1.html

 

[Neijii]

Is it easy to connect a banana to the speaker wire?

 

[mazersteven]

Is it easy to connect a banana to the speaker wire?

very easy

 

[zumbo]

LOL