Next conquest - Rockport Avior

Joey_V
Joey_V Posts: 8,583
edited March 2016 in Speakers
I will replace with the 802D3.

However, there has been a curveball to the effort... and that's the Rockport Avior.

I will demo the 2 back to back this thursday but was wondering if anyone here has heard the Rockport Aviors... and if they had some thoughts on the subject.

Thanks

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So... in an effort to move forward... I have decided the 802D2 need to go.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,583
    I think the new 802D3 looks miles better than my current 802D2. The Aviors look sinister.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,055
    Does this mean we get a new avatar with a new pair of shorts?
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    Joey should give the shorts away with the 802D3's, Those Rockport's little pretty cool!
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,685
    It's a sad story when those now infamous shorts have been in contact with far better gear than I've ever been near.

    Mainly the crotch area has been in contact with the gear, but I'm not here to judge...
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    I bet he can't fold them in fear that they'd snap....due to a "starchy buildup".
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • gce
    gce Posts: 2,158
    Thinking he should give them away as a Karma. :#
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,583
    Jerks.

    I think 802d3 is the way to go honestly, the Aviors have too high a premium.

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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited March 2016
    I don't know how tall are you Joey but these speakers in your Avatar are dwarf sized ones. lol
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    Going on looks alone, the Aviors are oozing class and manly sex appeal.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Jerks.

    I think 802d3 is the way to go honestly, the Aviors have too high a premium.

    Hi Joey....have you met Joey_V?
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    my bad, thought you already had the 802D3's, now I see you thinking of choosing between the 2.
    At least get your ears on the Rockport's and let us know how they sound!
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,583
    mrbiron wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Jerks.

    I think 802d3 is the way to go honestly, the Aviors have too high a premium.

    Hi Joey....have you met Joey_V?

    The guy with the shorts?
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,583
    voltz wrote: »
    my bad, thought you already had the 802D3's, now I see you thinking of choosing between the 2.
    At least get your ears on the Rockport's and let us know how they sound!

    Sorry I was not clear.

    I have the 802d2 but looking to replace with 802d3... 98% sure. But before I did, I wanted to see if the Aviors were significantly better given the premium price. But I think given the price delta, I'm probably better off with the 802d3 since I already know it's an upgrade from my 802d2.

    I've heard the Aviors but it's been a while. And my friend who has the Rockport Cygnus has tempted me to jump to the Rockport line. So that's where my mind started to waver.

    But I'm pretty sure I'm headed down the 802d3 track.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,583
    edited March 2016
    Sweet... I am right at the cusp and will decide and purchase my next pair of speakers. Gonna be a long night

    Hopefully this is it for a while
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    Joey_V wrote: »

    Hopefully this is it for a while

    ECHO.....ECHo.....ECho.....Echo.....echo..... :p
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,583
    Which big boy ushers?
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,583
    What kind of cost are we talking about?
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,903
    well, how did they sound?
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,583
    Truth be told they all sound great.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    I think the BW are just stunning looking up close compaired to the Rockport. The rockports however have a better tonal balance and the highs are lighter are more free floating than the BW. With the new BW you know the sounds coming from them but with the rockport you simply dont, you just let your jaw go slack and try figure out why they are so magical.

    I am a big fan of the french Artists and my fav is the group ' Air' because of the unique sound and you can trest an entire speakers range with only a couple of tracks. The bass on the rockport reminded me of my kef blade in the speed and how deep they can dig. If finances are part of the decision then a used pair of rockport is not that far from a new pair of BW.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,583
    Actually the 802d3 disappear like no other I've heard. The curved baffle works magic
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,583
    Also helps that I just spoke to Andy payor too
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,055
    edited March 2016
    Woohoo, new shorts, new shorts, new shorts... I mean new speakers! Having never heard either I would say I prefer the artistic look of the BW. So when they release 802d4 will you want to trade in your d3s?
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,583
    Willow wrote: »
    Woohoo, new shorts, new shorts, new shorts... I mean new speakers! Having never heard either I would say I prefer the artistic look of the BW. So when they release 802d4 will you want to trade in your d3s?
    Willow wrote: »
    Woohoo, new shorts, new shorts, new shorts... I mean new speakers! Having never heard either I would say I prefer the artistic look of the BW. So when they release 802d4 will you want to trade in your d3s?

    If course
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Also helps that I just spoke to Andy payor too

    I am not saying they dont but rather the rockport for my tastes are much better at it as no speaker really dissapears. The BW have always seemed the speaker for the audio magpie.

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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,583
    Deposit made.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,055
    on the new BW? congrats...getting exciting
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,583
    Willow wrote: »
    on the new BW? congrats...getting exciting

    Nope on the Rockports.

    We will see what kind of tax damage I get first then I'll think about the D3
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,055
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Willow wrote: »
    on the new BW? congrats...getting exciting

    Nope on the Rockports.

    We will see what kind of tax damage I get first then I'll think about the D3

    Wow I was almost sure you were going for the BW. This should be an interesting change for you. Congrats either way.
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Willow wrote: »
    on the new BW? congrats...getting exciting

    Nope on the Rockports.

    We will see what kind of tax damage I get first then I'll think about the D3

    Congrats! Can't wait to see some pictures!
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