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Post by boomzilla on Oct 25, 2015 13:00:02 GMT -5
nice list just like to add paradigm .. have you heard totems in your home? they have a nice sound far different than 100s.. cheers... Thanks - it wasn't a comprehensive list - just an "off the top of my head." And you're right - Paradigm does belong in that list as does Totem & Revel.
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Post by novisnick on Oct 25, 2015 13:23:34 GMT -5
The very best speaker you can get to be driven by a set of XPA-1Ls As others have done and more will add to the list, we could name every speaker there is, that would do you no good! But the best speaker will be the set you can hear in your room and with your gear to the liking of both your ears and wallet. No other speaker will do. These will be the most important component to your audio system. PERIOD! Read reviews, if you prefer one sound signature over another, pursue speakers in that direction. That as good advice as I can give with the input I have at the moment. Take your time and be picky, youll live with them longer then any other piece of gear. Good Luck and enjoy your journey.
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Post by wiskers on Oct 25, 2015 14:42:05 GMT -5
Tekton
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Post by lehighvalleyjeff on Oct 25, 2015 22:59:17 GMT -5
^^^ Absolutely. I read all about Golden Ear, went to a store to audition them, and realized that they didn't sound as good as my (then) current speakers - Mirage OM-6 and its brothers. Spent about 3 hours in the store and fell in love with Paradigm Studio 100's and its brothers. Bought them and love them. Unfortunately that store (Hi-Fi House in Wilmington, DE is out of business) those 100s are pretty good and can really rock your house down... cheers.. Running Studio 100s v5 and the bass is so clean but strong. Very impressed with them.
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Post by novisnick on Oct 25, 2015 23:01:36 GMT -5
those 100s are pretty good and can really rock your house down... cheers.. Running Studio 100s v5 and the bass is so clean but strong. Very impressed with them. And thats the story of how I fell in LOVE!!!
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Post by jasong7319 on Oct 26, 2015 2:27:46 GMT -5
I'm in a committed relationship with my Paradigm Studio 100's.
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Post by deltadube on Oct 26, 2015 17:17:37 GMT -5
I'm in a committed relationship with my Paradigm Studio 100's. I'm in love too with my 100s but recently looking and lusting after these
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Post by jasong7319 on Oct 26, 2015 21:31:47 GMT -5
That's some impressive looking audio porn!!
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Post by deltadube on Oct 27, 2015 1:49:22 GMT -5
That's some impressive looking audio porn!! center fold shot ... for novisnick...
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Post by subdusted on Oct 28, 2015 18:15:11 GMT -5
Keep XPA-1Ls ... you will never find an amp of this class for this kind of money. It's a keeper. They are really, really good. XPA-3 doesn't stand a chance. Polks are OK - I went through ALL Monitors, RTiAs and LSi15 - but they are HT speakers, even the LSi 15 aren't really that great. A few years ago a bargain of the century was Martin Logan Motion 12 speakers. Fantastic sounding in a good environment. They are discontinued now, but if you can find them on a used market - get them! ML12 + tube preamp + XPA-1L = amazing sound for the money. These speakers aren't for heavy music, but they are truly spectacular with jazz, blues, vocals, lounge or art rock.
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Post by afterburnt on Oct 28, 2015 20:58:33 GMT -5
The Ushers that I am getting are 4ohm are the L1's going to run them ok?
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Post by novisnick on Oct 28, 2015 21:03:42 GMT -5
The Ushers that I am getting are 4ohm are the L1's going to run them ok? Run them beautifully with 500 watts @ 4 ohms!! Sweet!!
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Post by creimes on Oct 28, 2015 21:27:44 GMT -5
The Ushers that I am getting are 4ohm are the L1's going to run them ok? Is this a serious question
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Post by novisnick on Oct 28, 2015 22:41:34 GMT -5
The Ushers that I am getting are 4ohm are the L1's going to run them ok? Is this a serious question I hear ya brother, but I try to always give the benefit of the doubt, and gave a serious answer. I too was but a novis once!
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Post by afterburnt on Oct 28, 2015 23:24:48 GMT -5
Just checking, what do I win? I was thirsty too.
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Post by deltadube on Oct 29, 2015 3:55:27 GMT -5
Is this a serious question I hear ya brother, but I try to always give the benefit of the doubt, and gave a serious answer. I too was but a novis once! yup you graduated buddy to novisnick!!! ceo of the secret mono block society !!! cheers..
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Post by afterburnt on Oct 29, 2015 19:43:55 GMT -5
not to get all technical but what is the advantage over 8ohm at 250w?
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Post by afterburnt on Oct 29, 2015 22:31:58 GMT -5
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Post by afterburnt on Nov 5, 2015 18:58:18 GMT -5
The Ushers are here and at quick glance I think I am going to like them.
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Post by afterburnt on Nov 6, 2015 0:59:44 GMT -5
So far I can tell a difference in the A,A/B mode. I am not playing them loud but when I do play them louder I wonder if I will be able to detect the 35w transition? BTW this is pretty damned good speaker.
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