One brand system

[Seth=L]

Why do you care? (As with most threads, the original question was answered within the first page. The rest is just open-ended discussion.)

3db is one of those, "internet, serious business" guys.

 

[3db]

3db is one of those, "internet, serious business" guys.

*LMAO* Oh really now

Well if questions were answered and the point is just to ramble. Carry on. Who am I to step on a social gathering?

 

[Seth=L]

*LMAO* Oh really now

Well if questions were answered and the point is just to ramble. Carry on. Who am I to step on a social gathering?

I hoped you would have a sense of humor about, just don't get carried away.

 

[Kolia]

Have we thought of building our own châssis' and transplante various manufacturer's componnents in it?

Lol

 

[Kolia]

Hey on a more serious note.

Early on it was agreed the speakers should be from the same manufacturer.

I kinda question that assumption. Looking at my own set of "same brand" speakers, I realize they pretty much all have different specs. One could argue it's because of the different applications and I'd agree.

But how much of a stretch then is it to simply get speakers from different brand, that could be performing better in each application?

Ie, I have bookshelves as surround speakers now and I'm considering getting "dedicated" surrounds to replace them. Everything is from Monitor Audio but I'm tempted by the Axiom brand too...

 

[Joe Schmoe]

Early on it was agreed the speakers should be from the same manufacturer.

If you mean as each other, then that is obvious since the dicussion has been limited to a single stereo pair. If you mean same manufacturer as the electronics, the concensus was that that is not such a good idea.

 

[Kolia]

I meant in a HT application. Each pair identical, but different fronts vs rears?

 

[Joe Schmoe]

I have just ordered the Cambridge Audio Azur 340A and 340C. Full report when I get them. So far, I have been very impressed with my Mirage Omni 350s, and hopefully they will benefit even more from the new electronics.
(If I do get new speakers in the future, I lean towards good bookshelves. Perhaps Totem or NHT.)

 

[Davemcc]

Way to go, Joe. Nice choice.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I have just ordered the Cambridge Audio Azur 340A and 340C. Full report when I get them. So far, I have been very impressed with my Mirage Omni 350s, and hopefully they will benefit even more from the new electronics.
(If I do get new speakers in the future, I lean towards good bookshelves. Perhaps Totem or NHT.)

Oh, man I just saw the NHT Classic Four Towers on sale in Audio Advisor catalogue for 50%. But I just checked their website, and it is not listed as 50%.

 

[Joe Schmoe]

If I decribe my ideal small floorstander in abstract terms (without reference to any particular make/model), and then go back and read what I wrote, it turns out that I have described the Omni 350s exactly. This is why any future upgrade will be bookshelves instead. The Classic Threes do look like a good choice.
In any event, I have spent my money for now.

 

[stratman]

Hey Joe,

Man post on your gear, it looks nice. I was over AA looking at some of their stuff, neat.

 

[Joe Schmoe]

Hey Joe,

Man post on your gear, it looks nice. I was over AA looking at some of their stuff, neat.

Thanks. I just hope it proves to be a clearly audible improvement. Looks and build quality are nice, but only better sound justifies the cost in my mind.

 

[Exit]

One brand is a waste - I would just be happy to have my electronics either all black or all silver.

 

[Joe Schmoe]

One brand is a waste - I would just be happy to have my electronics either all black or all silver.

Assuming the company you are buying your integrated amp from also makes a good CD player (or vice-versa), I can't see what is "wasteful" about it. Also, when the components are stacked directly without a rack (as mine always are), merely the same color doesn't cut it. Finally, it is nice to be able to operate both units with one remote.

 

[Joe Schmoe]

Thanks. I just hope it proves to be a clearly audible improvement. Looks and build quality are nice, but only better sound justifies the cost in my mind.

I got them last night, and I needn't have worried. The sound is simply amazing. My immediate impression was of Koko the gorilla with his pet kitten: brute force under absolute control. Detail, soundstage, and bass tightness are all present and accounted for. Build quality is first rate (I have never picked up a ten pound CD player before!) The only negatives are a non-dimmable display and a spectrum slightly biased toward treble (though with zero sibilance or harshness.)
I am sufficiently impressed to try a pair of the small, affordable CA bookshelves.

 

[Joe Schmoe]

The S30 bookshelves are on their way, along with some really sweet looking stands. Multiple 5-star reviews. I am certain that they will be an enjoyable listen. Whether or not they can replace my Mirage towers remains to be seen (if not, I will hang on to them for those times when I want to hear something different.)

 

[Seth=L]

The S30 bookshelves are on their way, along with some really sweet looking stands. Multiple 5-star reviews. I am certain that they will be an enjoyable listen. Whether or not they can replace my Mirage towers remains to be seen (if not, I will hang on to them for those times when I want to hear something different.)

You must have money coming out of your ears, or you are heading toward serious financial trouble....like me.

 

[Joe Schmoe]

You must have money coming out of your ears, or you are heading toward serious financial trouble....like me.

Nah, I have only spent around $1500 in the last couple of months.