Which one and why?

mantis
mantis Posts: 17,204
edited April 2011 in Speakers
If you had the chance to own any of the following speaker packages which one would you choose and why?

1) B&W Cm series
2) Definitive Mythos series
3) Totem Trib series
4) Klipsch Reference series
Dan
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited March 2011
    I've been eyeing the Klipsch Reference series lately. I like em because they're a lot of speaker for the price, are very easy to drive, can be bought almost anywhere, play extremely loud with ease and are great for HT which is my main use.
    However i've never had the pleasure of hearing the Totems, and if price weren't a factor i'd definitely take the B&W's. It really seems like a win, win, win & win situation that comes down to personal preference. What would be your pick?
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited March 2011
    Definitely Definitive. See what I did there?

    I've had a chance to listen to them and they were amazing.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2011
    Well, 4 months ago I was on a quest to redo my HT system. I auditioned klipsch rf setup,paradigm studio 100 setup, b&w cm9 setup, and many other brands and found the def tech mythos more to my liking. I also loved the cm9 setup but b&w wasn't having any sells at the time. All in all for $4000 I'm very pleased with the Mythos.
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  • jmwest1970
    jmwest1970 Posts: 846
    edited March 2011
    Totems are the shizzle! I've heard the Klipsch and B&W, and they're good. However, they are not Totems. I don't there is anything out there that gives the performance for the $$ that Totem does.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2011
    mantis wrote: »
    If you had the chance to own any of the following speaker packages which one would you choose and why?

    1) B&W Cm series
    2) Definitive Mythos series
    3) Totem Trib series
    4) Klipsch Reference series


    Music,HT, or both?

    I already voted DT for HT but for music I'd go Totem.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited March 2011
    B Run wrote: »
    I've been eyeing the Klipsch Reference series lately. I like em because they're a lot of speaker for the price, are very easy to drive, can be bought almost anywhere, play extremely loud with ease and are great for HT which is my main use.
    However i've never had the pleasure of hearing the Totems, and if price weren't a factor i'd definitely take the B&W's. It really seems like a win, win, win & win situation that comes down to personal preference. What would be your pick?

    It's a tuff call. I already own one of the packages. I have an offer to purchase my entire speaker package and I'm not sure I'm ready to part with them. But I'm known for upgrading every few years as I love the excitement of the hunt. This time the thrill isn't that strong , I didn't get the chance to go on the hunt. I was offered it on a silver platter.

    So I sit here in debate with myself. I could sell my package and go with something else or keep them and do it on my terms. If you don't already know I have a full Definitive Mythos system I just adore. They do so many things right and not many wrong , really they don't have flaws to even really speak of. I'm listening to them as I type this. They surprise me in many ways. Just when I think it's time to move on , they come out of the wood work to shine and take my breath away.

    I have a wondering eye or ear if you will. Being in the business has many disadvantages for someone like me. Temptation is strong , will gets tested on a daily basis. I guess it could be compared to a guy who works with all beautiful intriguing women but currently has a wonderful relationship. I guess the point is knowing when to make a move and when to hold on to the one who still provides happiness in ones life.

    Whats a man to do?
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2011
    Keep looking.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited March 2011
    Face wrote: »
    Keep looking.

    Thats an interesting comment. The LSIM series is not on the list. I've traveled that road once and found myself wanting more. Dynaudio is also not on that list as I'm not ready to return. The block is wide and deep and many passionate turns need to be taken. But the LSIM's have not been heard , they could find their way to my doorstep is they prove to be a worthy contender .

    Whats on your mind?
    Dan
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited March 2011
    Totem. Listened to them all - not extensively, but I love the Totem sound. That's for music... for HT, it doesn't matter to me, so I'd stick with my Polks. They're great! :smile:
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2011
    Face wrote: »
    Keep looking.

    And what do you recommend that's better?
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited March 2011
    I own a pair of Klipsch RF-25's and they are very nice in a small room. However, I've got to give my vote to the Totem's. Any Totem speaker I've listened to has a remarkable realism to the sound. I've heard them on cheap AVR's and very expensive amps and they always sound.....well, to steal a line from Mike Meyers doing Linda Richman "They're like butter".
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,777
    edited March 2011
    Face wrote: »
    Keep looking.

    My kind of answer. :biggrin:
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited March 2011
    I'm the same way, I always want to try something new or different in my system. Judging from the comments I really need to get my ears on these Totems!
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited March 2011
    Hey, this is the Polk forum! You should be asking about Polk speakers.
    My 2012 HT Room - http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416077/bsoko2-new-ht-june-2012
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  • bopicasso
    bopicasso Posts: 878
    edited March 2011
    Why not dynaudio?? If I ever decide to upgrade, which I dont see that happening anytime soon, especially after I upgrade my crossovers in the Tyler 7u towers, I would consider going back to dynaudio but somewhere in the focus or contour line. Still love my audience 70s.
    Living Room setup: Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH, Krell KAV 300i, PS Audio DL III DAC, Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u, Dynaudio Audience 120C+, SVS 25/31PCI, B-P-T Clean Power Center, Ps3, Panny 50" S1 Plasma, Tekline speaker cables, Audio Art interconnects, and Pangea power cables.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    And what do you recommend that's better?
    Sonus Faber, Revel, Focal, and what about Polk's new LSi's?
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited March 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    And what do you recommend that's better?
    mantis wrote: »
    Thats an interesting comment. The LSIM series is not on the list. I've traveled that road once and found myself wanting more. Dynaudio is also not on that list as I'm not ready to return. The block is wide and deep and many passionate turns need to be taken. But the LSIM's have not been heard , they could find their way to my doorstep is they prove to be a worthy contender .

    Whats on your mind?


    At some point, I centralized my updated expectatives on the new LSi-M series, however, I felt unsafe in the way of introduction, together with the uncertain date of start, took me to another purpose.

    In this endless research of what is today the best sound, I have updated my configuration in a full way to a Magneplanar audio system which has my full recommendation:

    * Magneplanar 3.7
    * Magneplanar 1.7
    * Magneplanar CC3
    * Magneplanar C1

    I warn you, this is not an easy system to build, but accomplished the task to listen the Magneplanar -either as stereo or home theather- caused me a fascination and attraction difficult to explain.

    (Good bye LSi and Welcome Magneplanar) http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117202
    Take a look at the reviews and "buzz" on the internet that has been generated since the introduction of the new Magneplanar

    http://www.avguide.com/blog/magnepan-mg-17-unqualified-triumph
    http://www.avguide.com/blog/magnepan-37-first-impressions
    http://www.avguide.com/review/magneplanar-17-loudspeaker-tas-205
    http://widescreenreview.com/images/attractions/154ecmagnepan.pdf
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117202
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited March 2011
    mantis wrote: »
    If you had the chance to own any of the following speaker packages which one would you choose and why?

    1) B&W Cm series
    2) Definitive Mythos series
    3) Totem Trib series
    4) Klipsch Reference series

    Unfortunately, I've only listened to the CM9s. What I heard was pretty much cream. The demo was a blu-ray with some dude playing acoustic guitar, I closed my eyes and felt like I was inside the guitar.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2011
    Guys, Bernal now has Magnepans. I had no clue.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2011
    Ricardo wrote: »
    Guys, Bernal now has Magnepans. I had no clue.


    Why didnt he create a thread letting us know?:smile:
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited March 2011
    Bernal wrote: »
    At some point, I centralized my updated expectatives on the new LSi-M series, however, I felt unsafe in the way of introduction, together with the uncertain date of start, took me to another purpose.

    In this endless research of what is today the best sound, I have updated my configuration in a full way to a Magneplanar audio system which has my full recommendation:

    * Magneplanar 3.7
    * Magneplanar 1.7
    * Magneplanar CC3
    * Magneplanar C1

    I warn you, this is not an easy system to build, but accomplished the task to listen the Magneplanar -either as stereo or home theather- caused me a fascination and attraction difficult to explain.

    (Good bye LSi and Welcome Magneplanar) http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117202
    Take a look at the reviews and "buzz" on the internet that has been generated since the introduction of the new Magneplanar

    http://www.avguide.com/blog/magnepan-mg-17-unqualified-triumph
    http://www.avguide.com/blog/magnepan-37-first-impressions
    http://www.avguide.com/review/magneplanar-17-loudspeaker-tas-205
    http://widescreenreview.com/images/attractions/154ecmagnepan.pdf
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117202
    We carry them and I have Installed them. We have the new 1.7's on the floor as well as many other models. I think they sound nice but they are ugly as sin. They are far worse looking then the worse looking Martin Logan. I would never own them due to looks alone. Honestly I don't think they are for me single or married.
    I'm happy for you that your loving them as many do. We get people in all the time looking for them. It's a cult following and for a good reason.
    Thanks for the recommend.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited March 2011
    bopicasso wrote: »
    Why not dynaudio?? If I ever decide to upgrade, which I dont see that happening anytime soon, especially after I upgrade my crossovers in the Tyler 7u towers, I would consider going back to dynaudio but somewhere in the focus or contour line. Still love my audience 70s.

    One day they will find there way home but for now I want to sample whats out there. I know exactly what I'm getting into with Dynaudio. My Audience 82's by far are my favorite musical speaker.
    Dan
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited March 2011
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    Unfortunately, I've only listened to the CM9s. What I heard was pretty much cream. The demo was a blu-ray with some dude playing acoustic guitar, I closed my eyes and felt like I was inside the guitar.

    They are one of my top 2 right now. Totem is my top choice but I don't want to get wrapped up in just a killer musical system that lacks on theater. It's why I own the Def Techs as they do both very well.
    I did a Klipsch system recently that blew my mind for theater and was impressive for music running off a Pioneer ELite SC-35. They are one of the few speakers that have better dynamic range then the Mythos series. So impressive.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2011
    It's sounding like you want the best of both worlds. It might be time to start thinging about a seperate 2 channel system, that way you'll be happy with both systems. A nice pair of Totems placed next to you mythos and a nice integrated amp. Nothing too fancy but it'll get the job done and won't take up much room at all.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2011
    Seems to me you're pretty happy with what you have. Why change.
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 908
    edited March 2011
    Which def techs do you have mantis?
    Living Room 7.1 HT Rig:

    M70 | CS2 | M60 | Atrium5 - Surr. | SUB - Emotiva ULTRA12 + Tara Labs sub cable | Pioneer Elite VSX-52 | Parasound HCAs 1000A | Sony BDP-S790 | Belkin PureAV PF60 | MIT Exp2 Wires

    Bedroom 5.0 HT Rig (Music/Movies/Gaming) :

    LSi9 | LsiC | Lsi/fx | Marantz SR7002 | NAD T955 | Sony BDP-S360 | Belkin PureAV PF30 | AQ Blue Racer II ICs & AQ Type 4 wires | PS3
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited March 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    It's sounding like you want the best of both worlds. It might be time to start thinging about a seperate 2 channel system, that way you'll be happy with both systems. A nice pair of Totems placed next to you mythos and a nice integrated amp. Nothing too fancy but it'll get the job done and won't take up much room at all.

    If I ever can afford to finish my basement , I'll have 2 new rooms 1 for theater and the other for a 2 channel system. That the dream but today I have to have 1 system for both , sucks but it's how it is now.
    Dan
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited March 2011
    Ricardo wrote: »
    Seems to me you're pretty happy with what you have. Why change.

    Thats a huge part of this debate
    Dan
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited March 2011
    Lietuvis91 wrote: »
    Which def techs do you have mantis?

    Fronts- Mythos ST's
    Center- Mythos 10
    Surrounds- Mythos 10's
    Dan
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited March 2011
    Ricardo wrote: »
    Guys, Bernal now has Magnepans. I had no clue.

    Wow,I did not know that.
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