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Post by Boomzilla on Aug 28, 2015 10:56:36 GMT -5
I'm sorry, but the term "port plug" just makes me laugh. Too much double-entendre for my 12-year-old mind to take! LOL
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Post by unsound on Aug 28, 2015 11:19:47 GMT -5
I'm sorry, but the term "port plug" just makes me laugh. Too much double-entendre for my 12-year-old mind to take! LOL Must have something to do with your personal experience  How about foam plug? |
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Post by MusicHead on Aug 28, 2015 14:01:10 GMT -5
I have been using the NHT Classic Threes for a few years now and have not even thought about trying anything else. I'm surprised I don't see them mentioned very often in the Emotiva Lounge because they have fantastic performance for the money. I worry that they are a secret too well kept and maybe I should buy a couple more pair in case the company should cease to exist. They are very neutral and the sealed design makes them integrate well with a subwoofer. They start to roll off at approx. 60hz but as long as you plan on adding a sub I think you should give them an audition. I am very intrigued by the Classic Three, I even had a very interesting email exchange with Chris Byrne. If they were only a tad smaller! Did you ever compare them to the Classic Two or Absolute Zero? I am sure the midrange would be different and the bass extension more limited, but I am going to have a sub anyway. |
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Post by garbulky on Aug 28, 2015 14:35:03 GMT -5
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Post by Boomzilla on Aug 28, 2015 15:13:56 GMT -5
...Axiom ports - ruining WAF since 1980 Sad, but true... |
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Post by garbulky on Aug 28, 2015 15:20:07 GMT -5
...Axiom ports - ruining WAF since 1980 Sad, but true... And I've got six of those!  |
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Post by klinemj on Aug 28, 2015 15:46:43 GMT -5
Most people only have one...have you seen a doctor?
Mark
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Post by garbulky on Aug 28, 2015 16:19:02 GMT -5
Most people only have one...have you seen a doctor? Mark I would but he isn't part of the monoblock society so he would not understand! |
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Post by mfeust on Aug 28, 2015 16:49:35 GMT -5
Most people only have one...have you seen a doctor? Mark I would but he isn't part of the monoblock society so he would not understand! Does that mean that port plug and mono block are the samething? Mark |
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Post by garbulky on Aug 28, 2015 16:52:47 GMT -5
Only if it's a single port plug.
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Post by klinemj on Aug 28, 2015 16:53:50 GMT -5
Most people only have one...have you seen a doctor? Mark I would but he isn't part of the monoblock society so he would not understand! Well...true, but...I'm not sure how I feel about someone with 6 of "those..." being in or even commenting on anything related to the mono-anything society...kinda creeps me out... Mark |
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Post by sparky14 on Aug 28, 2015 23:10:38 GMT -5
This thread has jumped the shark's back side
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Post by garbulky on Aug 28, 2015 23:44:13 GMT -5
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Post by MusicHead on Aug 31, 2015 17:26:05 GMT -5
Hello folks, thanks for all the comments, including the funny ones . Always nice to see competent and knowledgeable people not taking themselves too seriously. I haven't been able to look at ALL the many options mentioned, however, of those I have looked into, these have gotten my attention, as they all are ~12" tall or less, sealed or front ported (in no particular order): - NHT SuperOne 2.1 - Ascend HTM-200 SE - Focal Chorus 705 I am intrigued by the Focal tweeter, never had speakers with a metallic one. On the other hand, the SEAS tweeter in the Ascend should be pretty good too. The NHT is the one with the best bass extension, sacrificing a bit of efficiency. It would make integration with the sub a little easier, I suppose. Got to find a way to audition them all. Well, the journey to audio Nirvana is as fun as the destination |
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Post by garbulky on Sept 1, 2015 12:31:54 GMT -5
Salk sound has a mini monitor for about $1300.
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Post by MusicHead on Sept 1, 2015 14:01:09 GMT -5
Salk sound has a mini monitor for about $1300. Yes, the WOW1, thanks. Spot on in size and porting (front), not so spot on in price, starting at $1,300 . Considering my humble Fusion 8100 and my room size (17x13x8) sensitivity could be a little on the low side too. Great option if looking for quality small bookshelf, though, I have never heard Salk speakers, but I think I have never read anything that wasn't praises about them. |
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Post by teaman on Sept 1, 2015 14:17:58 GMT -5
Personally I am a Klipsch kind of guy. I would scoop up a pair of Reference bookshelf speakers with the 5 or 6 inch woofer. They handle power and provide clarity way above their price range. Klipsch IV RB61 Bookshelf maybe?  Frequency Response: 43Hz-23kHz +/-3dB SENSITIVITY: 95dB @ 2.83V / 1m POWER HANDLING: 100W RMS / 400W Peak NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 ohms compatible LOW FREQUENCY DRIVERS: 6.5" (16.5cm) Cerametallic cone woofer HIGH FREQUENCY CROSSOVER: 2000Hz ENCLOSURE TYPE: Bass-reflex via front-firing port HEIGHT: 15.4" (39.1cm) WIDTH: 8.5" (21.6cm) DEPTH: 12.25" (31.1cm) WEIGHT: 22lbs (10kg) FINISH: Cherry or Black Ash woodgrain vinyl |
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