(Originally written by billy31/translated from Audiofanzine FR) I confirm KH400's review. I own a Clipper 312 M2 with Luxman M03 and C03. High-efficiency and high-power loudspeakers. Their low frequency response is not deep enough compared to the Infinity KAPPA 7. This is true with my amp, but powered with a CARRY 2x40-watt tube amp, the sound became much better: very deep low-end and smooth high frequency, better than with my Cabasse loudspeakers. This goes to show that combinations can give surprising results.
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Cabasse Clipper 312
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Jamo Hifi 7.7
I use the JAMO Speakers sice 3 or 4 years. They offer a detailled, warm and clear sound and look very representative. Before I had little mission speakers. They also were very good, but the Jamo Speakers have another bass fundament and I mean, they are the better choice for jazz and natural instruments. I bought them very cheap in an internet-shop. I think the price was about 300.-€ each.
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JBL K2 S5500
(Originally written by mattera91/translated from Audiofanzine FR) - Excellent approach to the d'Appolito concept with an anti-resonance horn, a 1" driver with titanium diaphragm, and two great 12" woofers in a 176 lb. cabinet with superb finish. This short description ought to give you a good idea about these "compact" loudspeakers that remind some famous WEASTLAKE models. - I have listened to them in different acoustic environments so I know them very well. Among other systems, I tested them with a KRELL KSA 300S amp, which was a great match for them. - The lack of a tweeter is extremely surprising considering the fine sound resolution in the high frequency range. If you place the speakers correctly, you'll get a very good definition and resolution, as well as a very good high frequency reproduction that reminds me of the 2405. But you'll also get an extremely consistent sound along the whole frequency spectrum since it's a two-way system. - The sound imaging, air and width are amazing, even though I listened to them in a rather small room. The response is expressive and attacks are extremely fast. The only difference compared with higher-end models of the same manufacturer is the frequency response: the bottom-end is a bit limited but the sound is more consistent and well-balanced. Their only real disadvantages are that they are difficult to find and they are expensive, even on the secondhand market. But what a sound! The only person I know who wanted to sell them was doing so because he wanted to buy a higher-end model of the same brand...
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Bose Acoustimass 5
The Bose Acoustimass 5s are a set of home theater and general home listening speakers. It has two smaller speakers and then has a large sub woofer. While I don't own these speakers, I have heard them used a number of times at a friends house for testing out mixes and for general listening. Like all Bose products, the Acoustimass 5s definitely have the 'Bose' sound as they have certain similar sound qualities to other Bose products which has become a distinct type of sound from them. The low end on these is proably the best feature as it really covers the whole low end quite well and then some. While I do like the sound that they have as it is quite rich with a lot of low end, they aren't like all speakers and I would encourage those interested to listen to them and other Brands of speakers like best to see what will suite your taste. This being said, I think that most people will generally like the sound of the Bose Acoustimass 5s. They are great for a variety of applications including listening to music or for general home theater and TV use. The price isn't too bad on these speakers but it is somewhat expensive as it is a Bose product and is what I have come to expect from the company. While I like them I probably wouldn't buy them as I have studio speakers that I use for listening and doing work on. These speakers are definitely not suitable for any sort of recording use and should be used strictly for home use. These are a nice set of speakers but definitely shop around within Bose's catalog as well as other brands to see what works best for you as everyone is different. The low end on these is proably the best feature as it really covers the whole low end quite well and then some.
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Bose 201 serie V
The Bose 201 Series Vs are a set of home audio speakers designed for simple listening. These aren't studio monitors and aren't meant for that type of use at all. I've only used the speakers in tandem with a home theater set up, so this review will be based upon that type of experience with the 201s. While there are a few different types of 201s, the Series Vs I believe are the newest model in this line. In terms of Bose products, for me they are usually hit or miss as I either love them or hate them, and while I can't say I'm in love with the 201s, I do like them a good deal. As far as for listening to CDs or records on, these do a great job of projecting an accurate signal as I find that they have a big sound for such small speakers. They have a good amount of low end response without having a sub woofer, and also accurately portray the rest of the frequency spectrum quite well. As I stated early, I've only used the Bose 201 Series Vs for listening to music on and not anything studio related, and for this use I can't see anything wrong with them. While they aren't as great as the Bose 301s, they are cheaper and do provide a very good sound quality. While consumers today have a lot of different options to choose from in the home speaker market, Bose is one of the best at what they do, offering high quality products at somewhat reasonable prices, so if you're looking for a nice set of speakers for your home audio set up that won't break the bank, the Bose 201 Series Vs are definitely worth your consideration as I think you'll be pleased with what you hear.
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Apple M6082
The Apple M6082's are a set of old school, Apple computer speakers. These speakers aren't really anything special as far as pure sound quality is concerned, but they're great for checking mixes on. It's always good to have a set of speakers in your system that are comparable to that of the average listener's, as these are perfect for that. Of course they aren't designed for mixing or any sort of pro audio purposes besides simple playback, but engineers have been using them to check mixes more and more it seems, as it seems to be catching on. As far as general characteristics go, it's got RCA connections in the front and a volume and pan control knob in the front. It also has an 1/8" size headphone jack in the front. There's nothing really that makes these stand out in terms of sonic quality, but they're the perfect little boom box sort of speakers just to listen to mixes on to get perspective on. These speakers or something like them wouldn't be needed for tracking, but during mixing they can come in extremely handy. You can usually find these for sale used, but the price has certainly been going up since more and more people are seeking them out and using them. While these are definitely the perfect sort of third set of speakers, there are many different types of speakers out there that can do the same job. For this reason I wouldn't recommend paying too much for these, as if needed you can always listen on your home stereo or boom box as an alternative. However, if you can get your hands on the Apple M6082 vintage computers speakers at a cheap price, it would definitely a nice thing to have these around any studio, professional or otherwise.
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Harbeth Compact 7ES-3
The Harbeth Compact 7ES-3 are a set of studio and hi-fi monitors, suitable for a variety of purposes. Harbeth is a company out of the UK, and is one I didn't know about until I tried out these monitors. We have these up as main monitors in the B room at the studio where I work, used in tandem with another set of monitors. The Compact 7ES-3's are passive monitors, so they do require an external power amplifier, although I'm not 100% sure on which amp we have hooked up with these right now. They are pretty large monitors, bigger than most but not the biggest I've seen out there by far. These monitors can be used across the board, but my experience using them has been during tracking and little bit of mixing. Without a doubt, these are some of the most precise and accurate sounding monitors that I've used to date. For tracking, the sound comes through exactly as it sounds going into the mics, and the few mixes that I've done on these monitors translate as well as any monitors I've used, which is really the name of the game as far as I'm concerned with monitors. I haven't seen these monitors anywhere other than the room that we've got them in at the studio where I work, although since they are from the UK I would imagine that they are more widespread over there. I also don't really know what kind of price the Harbeth Compact 7ES-3's will cost, but judging from their quality I would think that they're quite expensive. Either way, if you're in the market for a set of high end passive studio monitors, there's no way you can go wrong with these monitors as they are simply awesome and need to be heard to be fully appreciated!
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B&W Dm 630 serie 1 - Dynamics, Warmth, Power!
I bought them the early '90s for about $!300 (HI-FI cable included). They have been my main speakers for 22 years and replaced my Martin Speakers USA 110 Micro-Max, which I still have but use only as rear speakers. I bought them after listening to them. I went to the shop with the idea of replacing my Martins with a Triphonique model that would take up less space in my living room and I ended up with these speakers. I was seduced by their sound quality that dwarfed the Bose Triphonique back then. They were originally amplified with a Luxman LV-100 and then with a Kenwood KA-V8500. Nothing extraordinary, but a perfect match for the B&W. I would buy the speakers again, but I'd change the amp. I like to keep the speakers, both for sentimental reasons as for their excellent sound quality. They are not MartinLogan Electrostatic, which are the most extraordinary thing I have ever heard. They simply disappear to the benefit of the music and the musicians, allowing you to really hear them, and even picture them. But what seduced me and is always relevant, can be summarized in three words: Dynamics, Warmth, Power. Listening to Vivaldi or Wagner, Jazz or Metal, they can cope with anything you through at them. The sound is clean and detailed, from the bottom to the high end. The possibility to use two vent lengths (short and long) or to shut it off allows a very broad adjustment of the speakers according to the room. What's more, they can be bi-amplified! The only problem with this type of speakers is their size when you want to install them in reduced spaces or rooms with lots of furniture. Even if they are not the best speakers out there, they require an appropriate space. However, I have them hidden behind the shelfs that surround my plasma, which speaks highly of their quality and versatility. And even in this more than questionable position, they deliver! With an original design, a modified three-way that features a tweeter and two woofers (20cm) with a crossover at 400Hz, the result is stunning and impeccable. Bottom line, I don't regret having taken the risk back then, especially since they don't seem to age, They have also given me great results for my home cinema. I'm looking forward to see what they deliver with the new amp. : )
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JBL TLX 20 - Tight bass and decent music
My dad bought a HTS in 1993 with Nakamichi AV-1 amp, JBL TLX 20 and Audio Image UK Reference I bookshelves. Short story, 12 years later - we moved. He put it into storage and I took it out 11 years after. I use it now for stereo 320khz mp3 or FLAC. and like it very much with all music genre. Tight bass and good sound. Check out my youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZDLr2uBzfY I am unable to find much literature on these speakers online and will be happy if someone has more information. Feel free to comment in the youtube link! Thanks!
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Tannoy Arden - :)
Used to have it 20 years ago, learned a lot out of this speaker. Mine was from 1978. with old, almost dissolved foam suspensions, but still there was no distortion at all. 15" cardboard dual concentric beautiful giant, i was impressed immediately. By specifications, speaker was 70w (rms)and i had a big question mark over my head. Tannoy Arden in that poor state had no problems with Krell ksa 200 at almost full power. Just to remind respectable audience that mentioned amplifier works only in "a" class, so i find quite weird, maybe a bit speculative handling that enormous power with 70w. Everything sounded big, opened but firs noticed minus was the lack of 3d sound-staging. Sound comes directly from the speaker. We were not the first ones who noticed that this kind of speaker could be ideal for main monitoring, but with serious corrections (those appeared later)... Tannoy Arden has two speaker crossovers, but "time delay" is the main key. Lot of others in those days were producing dual concentric s, but those couldn't figure how to construct it for many years after. Time delay crossover measures drivers excursion because tweeter is fixed, and cant play accurate without it. Good side is that tweeter uses the same magnet, thus he can withstand high powers. Inverted 10cm dome behind high efficiency horn has an impressive pressure and details, but even with a time delay crossover 3d sound-staging never appeared. Arden can play with a budget friendly amps because of his high efficiency, but the lack of details will be obvious even to a beginner. After a while, we had to change suspensions, and that was a big problem without internet. In the end, major mistake, but that was the only way in those days here. We literally destroyed them by changing foam with hard rubber. All parameters lost for good, and we sold them in that condition, very sad... Ive learned a lot from Ardens. Matter of taste of course, but never bought dual concentric again. Also, no drivers bigger than 7". Big drivers are slow and they have lateral anomaly's due to a weight of a membrane. The most important thing learned from this speaker is how bad is to take a speaker just for being impressed at firs listening. Impression is not wanted before large numbers of listening hours. Tannoy Arden will always have his honestly deserved place in speaker development. He was a good platform for monitors to come, and still is a good speaker for those who are entering the wonderful world of a true audiophile knowledge. This is my first review here, if you like it, i will gladly make more of them. Kind regards, Sunce
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B&W DM4 - Just the way they should be!
Really nice small speakers! I have been using them for a dozen years and I don't have anything to reproach them. They are still good (very good) with a low-end Pioneer, an old Toshiba or a Yamaha...
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Ditton Ditton 66 Studio Monitor - Excellent, but...
I have used my celestion 66 for more than 25 years. I got them for a decent price and in perfect condition, thanks to a friend who wanted to get rid of them and sold them to me secondhand. I still...
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Ditton Ditton 66 Studio Monitor - Progress can't be stopped
I listened to these speakers for more than 20 years, from 1976 to 2000. Excellent when compared to other speakers at the same price point in 1976 (like the Elipson 1303, JBL L100, AR 3A,... no Unid...
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Ditton Ditton 66 Studio Monitor - For nostalgics
I used these speakers as replacement for my Goodmans Magnum K2 from 1974 to 1989. I was seduced by the frequency response in the lows and the quality of the rest of the spectrum. At the dawn of the...
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B&W DM4 - Melodious
The highs are marvelous thanks to the tweeter and super tweeter. The mids are also very well reproduced. Despite the 4.7" (12 cm) woofer, the lows are deep and correct, surely thanks to the quality...
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Infinity Reference 81 MkII - I recommend them
* How long have you been using the product? It's been 10 years now, I bought them new. * Which feature do you like the most / the least? * The most: Their value for money, the audio quality ...
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Monitor Audio GX 200 - One of the best values in hi end today
The Monitor Audio Gold GX 200 is for sure one of the best values in the price range up to 7000 $ or even more. It's one of the most elegant designs of today's loudspeakers and beautifully veneered....
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B&W 804 diamond - very good, too expensive
very very good hi-end with clear and enjoyable highs, extremely open midrange which can get offensive and a tight, deep but somewhat confusing bass. all in all very open with a tiny little bit of w...
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Celestion Ditton 400 - As (positively) surprising as they're little-known
These Ditton are an excellent surprise. While I bought them without getting any user review first, I found these speakers to be soft-sounding, powerful, very balanced, endowed with a real presence ...
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B&W Solid Monitor - Very impressive little speakers
I bough this speakers from somebody that bought them 20 years ago and had them sitting on his basement every since, never even open the original box, I am very impressed of what this little speaker...
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