Sad Day

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,647
edited April 2012 in 2 Channel Audio
Boxing up the Super Towers tonight and they will be gone...

I remember about 5 years ago I lusted for the Super Towers - thinking there was simply no way I would ever be able to own such a beast... 2 years later I did and 3 years after they are now gone...

Amazing how priorities change!

On the flip side - I truly wont miss them in the end as I seriously never really sit down to listen anymore...

But what a journey! Don't forget why we do this gents, its about the music - without the music does not matter what the heck you have.
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited April 2012
    I'm sorry for your speaker loss.

    It sucks when you sell gear but sometimes I feel bad if I'm not using it to its full potential. Life sometimes gets in the way and you can always come back later down the road.
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited April 2012
    Sorry for your loss, but congrats on your sale. Hope ya got what ya wanted for em.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2012
    Time to explore high-end monitors bubba.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2012
    That is sad. I can't imagine life without some "listening" time. But since my profession requires a lot of reading and writing there is time enough for background music and always a little time in the evening (a few times a week) for more serious listening.

    Without music, life would be "unlivable".

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited April 2012
    Yeah - the other thing is the last few years my listening habits went more electronica/dubstep - which truth be told is not a critical listening genre...

    Super Towers sold for what I thought they would so all is well there.

    Appreciate the well wishes...

    I believe my next speaker is going to be a monitor with a built in powered subwoofer - yup yup
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited April 2012
    Sad day indeed but it leaves room for a new adventure. Let us know what that adventure might be when it comes up!

    Monitors are in my future with this hobby for sure.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2012
    I haven't looked back for a millisecond, after going the monitor route. I'll take the imaging/soundstaging any day...
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • pietro944
    pietro944 Posts: 720
    edited April 2012
    VR3 wrote: »
    Yeah - the other thing is the last few years my listening habits went more electronica/dubstep - which truth be told is not a critical listening genre...

    Super Towers sold for what I thought they would so all is well there.

    Appreciate the well wishes...

    I believe my next speaker is going to be a monitor with a built in powered subwoofer - yup yup

    I feel your pain,VR3.......20 yrs ago after cancer and divorce,I had to sell my complete system to a hi-fi store in Philadelphia.......7 Linn speakers,All Carver amps,Def Tech sub,Yamaha DSP-01.....A $1900 Pioneer Elite DVD player......I kept all the original boxes and manuals and shipped them via UPS...I literally cried for days....The only thing I kept was my Proton Tv.......In 20 years,I never got back to that level,again:sad:
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited April 2012
    VR3 wrote: »
    Yeah - the other thing is the last few years my listening habits went more electronica/dubstep - which truth be told is not a critical listening genre...

    Time to get a pair of Cerwin Vegas :wink:.

    Well, you are going to start a fresh system. So you have that to look forward to. It should keep your mind off the Supers incase you begin to miss them.

    Good luck on your next path in audio, Sid.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited April 2012
    After much debating, I think I am sold on trying to find a set of Def Tech Power Monitor 900

    6.5" mid, 1" tweet, 10" powered sub with a 250 watt amplifier, should be flat to about 35hz or so...

    Shall see - right now I am pretty much 99% there.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited April 2012
    I have always been intrigued by the Powermonitor 900 --

    It is such a cool idea that more companies should do...

    The fact you can get a full range (35hz to 20khz) speaker in such a small form factor is just awesome...

    It intrigues me to no end... let the search start!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited April 2012
    At least you never sold them to buy ladyboys and crack. If you like that heavy music then try out some subfocus << its the name of a group not a speaker. There is a track called rock it that is just hardcore and the wife wont let me crank it
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited April 2012
    I might be blind. I just went to Def Tech's site and they don't have the power monitors. Wanted to see how they look. Can you provide a link?
    Why go for powered mains when you have the Parasound amp?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited April 2012
    Just the subwoofer is powered...

    The Powermonitor 900 is probably.... 10-15 years old - however they still fetch 900-1000 used in good condition after all these years. Great speakers.

    http://www.definitivetech.com/products/PrintPage.aspx?productid=PowerMonitor%20900
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited April 2012
    Aaah Got it. Thanks for the link. Now I remember them. Would love to hear those.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited April 2012
    Will be interesting and a drastic change from what I was at lol
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2012
    Have you heard these?

    http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/ele/2934887063.html
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited April 2012
    No doubt lol. Keep us posted on your next audio path.
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited April 2012
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Have you heard these?

    http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/ele/2934887063.html

    I think he owned them back in the day and wasn't that impressed. I like them. I have a thing for bipolar speakers.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,965
    edited April 2012
    Being as young as you are Trey, I think....and purely just my opinion, your about to experience something we old timers have experienced a time or two.

    It's called.....regret.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited April 2012
    I have heard the BP20.

    I actually really like the BP line - particularly the BP10B and I am sure the BP30 is fantastic. I will warn that speaker would need a hell of an amp.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited April 2012
    Now you can get those BOSE you've been lusting after. Not those big pesky 901's or the like, get some of them advanced little cubes and a real Bose Sub. We're so proud.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited April 2012
    Bose, now thatd be hawt!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,124
    edited April 2012
    As sad as it is you were able to part with something that gave you Music listening enjoyment, I wish I had your will power I need to part with a pair or two of mine, let us know how you like those Def Techs!
    Home Theater
    Parasound Halo A 31 OnkyoTX-NR838 Sony XBR55X850B 55" 4K RtiA9 Fronts CsiA6 Center RtiA3 Rears FxiA6 Side Surrounds Dual Psw 111's Oppo 105D Signal Ultra Speaker Cables & IC's Signal Magic Power Cable Technics SL Q300 Panamax MR4300 Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables Audioquest Forest USB Cable

    2 Channel
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    Stuff for the Head
    JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365

    Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
    Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin B)
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited April 2012
    VR3 wrote: »
    After much debating, I think I am sold on trying to find a set of Def Tech Power Monitor 900

    6.5" mid, 1" tweet, 10" powered sub with a 250 watt amplifier, should be flat to about 35hz or so...

    Shall see - right now I am pretty much 99% there.

    Have ya seen this?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Definitive-Technology-Power-Monitor-900-Main-Stereo-Speakers-and-LCR-2500-/150790621339?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item231bd2489b
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited April 2012
    this could be fun too!

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Definitive-Technology-PowerMonitor-900-WHITE-DIY-KIT-/170497619448?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item27b27335f8
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    edited April 2012
    I didn't think I was THAT old, but I had to Google what "dubstep" was! :redface:

    Sorry for your loss....would love to have some speakers like those!
    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited April 2012
    I saw that auction a while back - I would never buy them because of the **** he put on the sides... just what was he is thinking??

    The DIY kit is definitely interesting - I would have to come to terms with the whole white thing lol
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • PolkClyde
    PolkClyde Posts: 662
    edited April 2012
    pietro944 wrote: »
    I feel your pain,VR3.......20 yrs ago after cancer and divorce,I had to sell my complete system to a hi-fi store in Philadelphia.......7 Linn speakers,All Carver amps,Def Tech sub,Yamaha DSP-01.....A $1900 Pioneer Elite DVD player......I kept all the original boxes and manuals and shipped them via UPS...I literally cried for days....The only thing I kept was my Proton Tv.......In 20 years,I never got back to that level,again:sad:


    I thought I was going to have to sell my stuff a few months ago......I'm working more days now,,, God is good,at least to me anyway.
    PolkAudioClyde
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