OMG...They're Huge!!!

CCNJ
CCNJ Posts: 384
edited May 2012 in Speakers
So my new outdoor gear arrived safely from Crutchfields today. The first box I opened was the Marantz PM6004 which is replacing the NAD 355 that crapped out on me. No surprises there. The next box I opened was an impulse buy. I ordered the Klipsch AW-650 outdoor speakers. These things are huge:surprised: I'm not sure I can mount them where my current Polk Atrium 55s are mounted.

Anyone heard these before? I am thinking maybe the smaller AW-525 model would have been a better fit. Lesson learned; don't drink and surf the net.

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Rig1 - Totem Hawks, Benchmark HDR, Parasound A21, Sonus, Samsung 52 LCD, Audioquest Type4
Rig2 - LFD LE IV Integrated, Harbeth P3ESR, Rega Dac, MF V-Link, IMAC, Audioquest Type4
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited May 2012
    You don't get out much do ya dude?
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

    I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited May 2012
    I would like to know how they sound once you get them mounted.
    Hopefully you won't need a forklift!

    just messin' with you.enjoy
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

    I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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  • CCNJ
    CCNJ Posts: 384
    edited May 2012
    NP...I only went for these because they retail for $549 and were on sale for $399 and they had an open box pair for $349. They had the smaller Aw-525 model but they were going for full retail at $449. I'm not sure I can live with the size and may have to pay more for the smaller model
    Rig1 - Totem Hawks, Benchmark HDR, Parasound A21, Sonus, Samsung 52 LCD, Audioquest Type4
    Rig2 - LFD LE IV Integrated, Harbeth P3ESR, Rega Dac, MF V-Link, IMAC, Audioquest Type4
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  • ravaneli
    ravaneli Posts: 530
    edited May 2012
    All 3 of these look great and I will bet a good dollar they sound great too. That Marantz is fantastic and I personally really like Klipsch.
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I have found that tube based computers provide the best sound quality. ENIAC and MANIAC I offer a smooth, well defined and articulated sound unmatched by the current silicon based CPUs. :wink:
    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    But as in all things your perception is your reality.
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited May 2012
    Those are outdoor speakers, huh? You must have a big backyard!
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited May 2012
    Interested in your thoughts on the Marantz. Let us know after its all up and running. :cool:
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited May 2012
    CCNJ wrote: »
    NP...I only went for these because they retail for $549 and were on sale for $399 and they had an open box pair for $349. They had the smaller Aw-525 model but they were going for full retail at $449. I'm not sure I can live with the size and may have to pay more for the smaller model

    Sounds like my old lady,buying something she really doesn't want/need just because it was on sale. Hence the reason we have seperate bank accounts.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited May 2012
    I have heard them and they sound quite good. Quite responsive and sound even bigger than they are. They throw out sound for a very long distance. Which is good in my case but may not be good for you.
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,393
    edited May 2012
    I was in a church today that happened to be using some of those AW-650's for floor monitors. They are big.
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited May 2012
    Nice speakers.
    Jake
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