What is the better system?

[GranteedEV]

The R900 is a sweet speaker:

Keep us updated on what you think of them.

 

[nikodine]

The R900 is a sweet speaker:

Keep us updated on what you think of them.

Ok, thanks, I will buy the system in Yuly then I will have the money , from a lot of time want to build some system for music Then I will write again to say what is my impression from them

 

[nikodine]

If your pc has optical spd/if out - all you need is one optical cable from pc to receiver.

Ok, soo the sound quality have to be the same as from CD player?

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Ok, soo the sound quality have to be the same as from CD player?

if the source files is flac or wav files - yes, not with mp3 or other lossy formats

 

[GranteedEV]

Ok, thanks, I will buy the system in Yuly then I will have the money , from a lot of time want to build some system for music Then I will write again to say what is my impression from them

You should burn a CD consisting of your favorite quality recordings, and try to audition a pair at a local dealer. Bring a notebook along and write your notes. Then listen to other speakers with the same CD. Remember they won't necessarily be the speakers that "grab your immediate attention" but they'll be very true to the recording. try to audition for a good 2 hours or so if possible, so don't be afraid of setting up an appointment beforehand.

Remember that while bass response is important, it's greatly dominated by the audition room so it won't necessarily sound the same in the audition to how it will sound in your room. Try to bring a variety of music that will push the speaker in different ways.

 

[DS-21]

I don't expect those will even come close to the level of sound quality you would be getting from any of the following speakers in the general 2-3K range

Audio Artistry CBT36
Philharmonic Audio 2
JBL LSR6332
Pioneer S1-EX
Salk Supercharged Songtower
KEF R900
Ascend Sierra Tower / Raal

The Pioneer S1-EX is available that cheaply somewhere? Wow!

Could you send me a PM letting me know where? I want first dibs.

 

[cpp]

According to Audiogon the Pioneer S1-EX is selling for $7k at Audio Video Logic - Home or call 515-727-2279

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Would you like to own the JBL 1400 Array for $1200?

JBL - Audio Video Logic

I think it's suppose to be $12,000.

 

[GranteedEV]

The Pioneer S1-EX is available that cheaply somewhere? Wow!

Could you send me a PM letting me know where? I want first dibs.

Sorry, I meant the S4-EX

 

[cpp]

Quote:
Originally Posted by DS-21 View Post
The Pioneer S1-EX is available that cheaply somewhere? Wow!

Could you send me a PM letting me know where? I want first dibs.

[/QUOTE]Sorry, I meant the S4-EX [/QUOTE]

Retail $4,500 / pr Sale $2699

 

[nikodine]

You should burn a CD consisting of your favorite quality recordings, and try to audition a pair at a local dealer. Bring a notebook along and write your notes. Then listen to other speakers with the same CD. Remember they won't necessarily be the speakers that "grab your immediate attention" but they'll be very true to the recording. try to audition for a good 2 hours or so if possible, so don't be afraid of setting up an appointment beforehand.

Remember that while bass response is important, it's greatly dominated by the audition room so it won't necessarily sound the same in the audition to how it will sound in your room. Try to bring a variety of music that will push the speaker in different ways.

Thank you man, I will do this, I hope that will find some good speakers for less money than 2K If I find will be GREATH I want to ask you, what is your opinion about KEF Q900 not R900, they have very little difference in spec.

 

[GranteedEV]

Thank you man, I will do this, I hope that will find some good speakers for less money than 2K If I find will be GREATH I want to ask you, what is your opinion about KEF Q900 not R900, they have very little difference in spec.

The pros of the Q900

- Larger coaxial means it probably has better pattern control.
- Less expensive with a lot of smart cost-cutting maneuvres
- Excellent coaxial driver

The cons of the Q900
- There is some cone breakup that may be offensive in the treble.
- It's kind of ugly
- It's a 2.5 way design, so the coaxial has to play the entire range of sound. In the 3-way R900, the coaxial is freed from playing the bass range. At higher SPLs that means the R900 could be more under control, as the midrange driver does not have to do bass at the same time, and the waveguide on the tweeter does not have to do bass at the same time. The R900 also has two 8" woofers handling the bass, whereas the Q900 does not (don't confuse the passive radiators with woofers)

Overall, try to listen to both. I know I'd feel more comfortable with the R900 but if to your eyes and ears the difference in cost is not justified, then that's fine too.

 

[nikodine]

The pros of the Q900

- Larger coaxial means it probably has better pattern control.
- Less expensive with a lot of smart cost-cutting maneuvres
- Excellent coaxial driver

The cons of the Q900
- There is some cone breakup that may be offensive in the treble.
- It's kind of ugly
- It's a 2.5 way design, so the coaxial has to play the entire range of sound. In the 3-way R900, the coaxial is freed from playing the bass range. At higher SPLs that means the R900 could be more under control, as the midrange driver does not have to do bass at the same time, and the waveguide on the tweeter does not have to do bass at the same time. The R900 also has two 8" woofers handling the bass, whereas the Q900 does not (don't confuse the passive radiators with woofers)

Overall, try to listen to both. I know I'd feel more comfortable with the R900 but if to your eyes and ears the difference in cost is not justified, then that's fine too.

Yes, will be difficul to listen them, becouse these speakers arent have in my country yet ... that is the problem, the marantz OK, but the speakers...
Here, I can try this speakers:
Klipsch Reference RF-62 II
Monitor Audio Bronze BX 5
Monitor Audio Bronze BX6
Monitor Audio Silver RX6
Focal Chorus 714V
Focal Chorus 716V
TANNOY REV. SIGNATURE DC6T ESPRESSO
Dali Zensor 5
Dali Concept 8
Dali ZENSOR 7
Dali IKON 6 MK2
Dali Concept 10
And some other lower class models.

This is only floorstand speakers these speakers are in overal about 800-1000 euro.
Other speakers ho we have here are on JBL, and other dog marks like Thunder, Infiniti, Blue, Cerwin and Sony.

KEF speakers I can`t hear here... but I can buy from internet... but not listen

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Yes, will be difficul to listen them, becouse these speakers arent have in my country yet ... that is the problem, the marantz OK, but the speakers...
Here, I can try this speakers:
Klipsch Reference RF-62 II
Monitor Audio Bronze BX 5
Monitor Audio Bronze BX6
Monitor Audio Silver RX6
Focal Chorus 714V
Focal Chorus 716V
TANNOY REV. SIGNATURE DC6T ESPRESSO
Dali Zensor 5
Dali Concept 8
Dali ZENSOR 7
Dali IKON 6 MK2
Dali Concept 10
And some other lower class models.

This is only floorstand speakers these speakers are in overal about 800-1000 euro.
Other speakers ho we have here are on JBL, and other dog marks like Thunder, Infiniti, Blue, Cerwin and Sony.

KEF speakers I can`t hear here... but I can buy from internet... but not listen

Never heard about Thunder and Blue. Vast majority of Cerwin and Sony are way below par.

To be honest Monitor Audio imo is overpriced and not that great. I heard bronze and silvers and did not like them at all. YMMV
Klipsch speakers are bright - it's a love or hate design - some people find them fatiguing for longer listening periods.


Focal, TANNOY and Dali are brands you should concentrate your auditions. Burn a cd with your favorite tracks.

Check out Audiolics articles on how to listed to speakers.

 

[nikodine]

Never heard about Thunder and Blue. Vast majority of Cerwin and Sony are way below par.

To be honest Monitor Audio imo is overpriced and not that great. I heard bronze and silvers and did not like them at all. YMMV
Klipsch speakers are bright - it's a love or hate design - some people find them fatiguing for longer listening periods.


Focal ,Focal, TANNOY and Dali are brands you should concentrate your auditions. Burn a cd with your favorite tracks.

Check out Audiolics articles on how to listed to speakers.

Ok thanks I will burn my music and will listen with speakers on Focal, Tannoy or Dali, unfortunately I cant hear the KEF`s.... but I hope these (focal, tannoy and dali) are good as KEF.