Ok, So I know I have a problem... but thats why I am a member to an Audio forum...

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,647
edited August 2012 in 2 Channel Audio
You guys just understand me! :-D

The new addition

Tyler Acoustics Taylo Reference Monitors
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited July 2012
    Nice,after selling most of your gear im sure the shaking and cold sweats were to much to take.I hope those speakers calm the nerves.Dan
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited July 2012
    Yep! It is nice to have a set back in the house! Unfortunately I dont have quite the selection of gear I once had to give them a solid run! But they actually sound ok on the Pioneer Elite I guess?? @_@
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited July 2012
    Fell off the wagon- hope you enjoy them and don't regret moving so much of the other nice gear.
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited July 2012
    Very nice. I knew you couldn't stay away for too long!
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited July 2012
    Tyler Acoustics Taylo Reference Monitors
    I have never heard of them, am I missing out, I don't understand your question?
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited July 2012
    ... I dont understand what you are asking??? @_@

    Thanks guys! :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited July 2012
    Those look Purdy! r u using that little parasound to power them Trey?
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited July 2012
    Right now my entire system is the Pioneer Elite, a Sony Blu Ray player and these speakers! (SAY WAHHH)

    I am preparing to start ripping apart my den in the next year or so (time flies) and I dont plan on holding on to much gear except for my Def Tech in walls...

    A reboot if you will!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • toucanet
    toucanet Posts: 580
    edited July 2012
    Nice find!

    I bought a pair from George Daniels and am glad I grabbed them.

    Enjoy:-)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited July 2012
    Anyone who has Taylo speakers needs to move a wire in the tweeter network...

    It makes a huge difference, I have done it to three different Taylo models and the end result is drastic and a very positive change
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,965
    edited July 2012
    Boy, that 400 buck system didn't last too long. :cheesygrin:
    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
    lsi 9's
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited July 2012
    I literally had a buddy come over and beg me to sell that system to him...

    He absolutely positively LOVES the Rogers and the Parasound!

    My goal is to get people my age interested into audio!

    So far I am spread the infection to 5 people this year! :)
    - 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 July 2012
    I have been listening to these on and off all day - given my current gear selection I am impressed with the sound!

    I am already contemplating the modifications though! (That is a whole other sickness of mine as you all know)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,727
    edited July 2012
    VR3 wrote: »
    Anyone who has Taylo speakers needs to move a wire in the tweeter network...

    It makes a huge difference, I have done it to three different Taylo models and the end result is drastic and a very positive change
    I'm not arguing because I don't know, but that seems like a real simple thing they shoulda figured out when they built them, no?

    I'd be more nervous buying speakers that have a wire in the wrong place...
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited July 2012
    Eh I would say it is more voicing than the wrong place.. . I matched the configuration to the linbrook and it brought far more clarity than the stock position. Ymmv
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2012
    You should pick up a measuring setup to see what you're actually doing during your experiments. You may be creating a large peak or valley somewhere in the FR.
    "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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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited July 2012
    Possibly... :)

    I just used my ears, has not failed me yet! But I agree it would be neat to see what it is actually doing to the sound! I will add that to my list of things to purchase... I rarely go digging to change the circuits. The only reason I dabbled into the Taylo circuit was when I was messing with the Taylo Reference IIs - they sounded so bad I felt the need to do so...

    They had a lot going on in them though. Every person that heard the stock versus the adjustment agreed they were superior in every way... it was simply no contest.... and not to mention the gentleman that bought them to this day (over a year later) agrees they are some of the best speakers he has ever heard and he owned the exact same set before buying mine...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2012
    Why do I get the feeling you're still chasing your tail? Trey, go listen to some Harbeth monitors. I've never, in my 37yrs in this hobby, at any price, heard vocals/midrange done more accurately. I don't usually "fan boy" but I'm seeing a pattern with you bubba. Save money and get a used pair, their resale is high so you'll be able to unload them easily. If they aren't your cup of tea, I'll personally send you the loss you take re-selling them; YES, I'm SERIOUS.
    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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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited July 2012
    Yeppie! Trey you came back! Woohoooo!!!!

    now just buy those Pass Lab 600.5 monos and a good pre and you'll be set!
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  • blairfrischx
    blairfrischx Posts: 259
    edited July 2012
    Trey bought a pair of Tylers? Say it ain't so. :rolleyes:

    Enjoy them!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited July 2012
    Trust me I would not have bought if I didnt get the deal I did...

    I will check out Harbeth
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2012
    VR3 wrote: »
    Trust me I would not have bought if I didnt get the deal I did...

    I will check out Harbeth
    I wouldn't buy a pair blind as they definitely have their own "house sound", you will either love them or hate them.
    "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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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited July 2012
    It seems Rogers has some ties to Harbeth indirectly - I like the Rogers sound... I am always keeping my eyes out for anything cool!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2012
    Being the bass hound you are, you will likely need to add a sub, as Harbeths are all about tonal accuracy and not earth shattering bass, unless you go larger than the 7ES-3.
    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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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited July 2012
    I think you would be surprised how bass heavy I am...

    I am more of a clarity, midrange, highs fan....

    I am still proud that I have yet to hear a speaker close to the Super Towers... period!

    But I ran my Super Towers without a sub for a while and felt it was enough in most cases!

    Now for HT - that is a different scenario completely!!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2012
    If clarity, midrange, and highs are your thing, Harbeth's were built for you. IMO.
    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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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited August 2012
    Face wrote: »
    You should pick up a measuring setup to see what you're actually doing during your experiments. You may be creating a large peak or valley somewhere in the FR.

    Face, trust me when I say that what Trey did helped....tremendously. Measurements aside, before the swap, they sounded drab, veiled, way too laid back, comparable to a K-Mart quality speaker and honestly they sounded like crap. Trey got on the phone with Ty, asked him a couple of questions and within 15 minutes Trey had a speaker worthy of holding it's own. It became not only listenable but enjoyable and that thing we call imaging all of a sudden came into fruition. Both Trey and I sat there in amazement as to why Ty would have released the speakers the way he did. All of this without making the speaker pierce your ears. After the adjustment, the highs and mids sounded very close to what Trey is now experiencing with the Taylo Reference Monitors. It wasn't just a "subtle" difference. It was more like night and day difference.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited August 2012
    These Reference Monitors have all of the same problems as the big set we heard Tom - I just have not had a chance to rip them apart...

    There is so much compression to these speakers out of the box.... the Rogers LS7 were superior in alot of ways...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited August 2012
    Hello, Trey and good morning to you. George's ref. monitors didn't sound as bad as the set you had and the last I heard them, they were stock. Perhaps Ty wired them differently? Mr. Daniel's set sounded great at Carverfest a couple of years back, some had mentioned that they were the "best of show".

    Good to hear from you again.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • gdpeck
    gdpeck Posts: 840
    edited August 2012
    hugh jears reported
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