Usher MD2
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I thought I'd leave in a pine box before these speakers left my house, but I guess that's why you "never say never." I remember the first time I ever saw/heard a pair at Marvin's. I was first drawn to the appearance: a beautiful and somewhat unique design. Next, the music began to play and I knew I had to start saving for a pair. It was probably a year or so later before I was able to pull the trigger on a pair of my own, and as I said, I never thought I'd sell them. But as with most things in life, you have to give up a little something to get something in return. So here we are.
Really not a lot to say about these that hasn't been said before. The Diamond tweeter is probably the crown jewel, but the mids and bass are also very nice. I listen to a variety of music, and I've found this speaker to be a good all around performer. That being said, I don't listen to very much classical, jazz, rap or techno, so if that's your thing I can't provide an endorsement. I've also listened to them on a variety of gear and I've never been disappointed.
Here's the thread where I bought them. (There are pics on page 1)
https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/173924/for-sale-speakers-harbeth-magnepan-salk-usher-polk-svs-and-a-tv/p1
Here's a post I made after I got them. Pics are in this thread also, but I'll try to take some current shots this weekend. https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/174323/my-new-ushers
I have the original boxes, but I need to check them out to see if I trust them for shipping. Regardless of the condition of the boxes, I going to say local only for now.
$2500 pick up or I'll meet you within a few hours (I'm thinking I'll drive 3 hours, one way). I'm in NE Texas, so a few major-ish cities I can get to in 3 hours include: DFW, Waco, Oklahoma City, Shreveport, and almost to Little Rock.
No shipping at this time, but if I change my mind it will be at buyers expense.
Really not a lot to say about these that hasn't been said before. The Diamond tweeter is probably the crown jewel, but the mids and bass are also very nice. I listen to a variety of music, and I've found this speaker to be a good all around performer. That being said, I don't listen to very much classical, jazz, rap or techno, so if that's your thing I can't provide an endorsement. I've also listened to them on a variety of gear and I've never been disappointed.
Here's the thread where I bought them. (There are pics on page 1)
https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/173924/for-sale-speakers-harbeth-magnepan-salk-usher-polk-svs-and-a-tv/p1
Here's a post I made after I got them. Pics are in this thread also, but I'll try to take some current shots this weekend. https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/174323/my-new-ushers
I have the original boxes, but I need to check them out to see if I trust them for shipping. Regardless of the condition of the boxes, I going to say local only for now.
$2500 pick up or I'll meet you within a few hours (I'm thinking I'll drive 3 hours, one way). I'm in NE Texas, so a few major-ish cities I can get to in 3 hours include: DFW, Waco, Oklahoma City, Shreveport, and almost to Little Rock.
No shipping at this time, but if I change my mind it will be at buyers expense.
Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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Nice. Really want to hear/own some ushers someday, but I will need to start with the bookshelves. Glws!
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Dammit Paul you’re killing my! GLWS!!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 -
Dammit Paul you’re killing my! GLWS!!
Yes, you read it correctly. I’ll deliver to Waco. What’s a good day for you?😁Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden -
now, what are you replacing them with?Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
Puritan PSM156 -
Rumor has it he's downsizing to my Ascend Acoustics Seirra-1s that are for sale.
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Making me want to locate a buyer for my 6381’s that are minty but not sure this is the time of year to make such a move ?? Sure like em!"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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now, what are you replacing them with?
I'm thinking of sneaking into a house in Saginaw and "borrowing" a pair of Volterra's.
Serious answer is that I'm looking at the Elba 2, so pm me your thoughts on how they compare to the MD2.Rumor has it he's downsizing to my Ascend Acoustics Seirra-1s that are for sale.
I've clicked on your thread numerous times to admire those. I would love to have them in my living room system, but 1) I'm not sure they would fit in the cabinet where I would have to put them and 2) they don't deserve to be stuck in a cabinet.tophatjohnny wrote: »Making me want to locate a buyer for my 6381’s that are minty but not sure this is the time of year to make such a move ?? Sure like em!
There's never a bad time of year to make such a move
Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden -
This is a rock solid deal for someone. I'm surprised there hasn't been more interest yet. I haven't heard this model, but that diamond tweeter is really good, and give the design I bet they pack quite punch for their size.Analog: MoFi MasterTracker > MoFi UltraDeck > Sutherland 20/20
Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
MastersounD Dueventi > Rosso Fiorentino Certaldo or Arcam rHead > Hifiman HE4XX
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Great deal.
I wish you were closer (I am in NY) because I have been looking for a pair of Usher MD2 at a reasonable price for the past few months.
GLWTS.
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Great deal.
I wish you were closer (I am in NY) because I have been looking for a pair of Usher MD2 at a reasonable price for the past few months.
GLWTS.
make it a bbq road trip and pick them up.
Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
Puritan PSM156 -
Paul,
From you to Waco must be 8 ish hours? Ball park. You make over $300 an hour. 16 hours round trip is what?
I am in Dallas area. Just pay me and I will take it and store in my closet. Much shorter drive.
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Waco is almost exactly 3 hours...right at 200 miles I think, so not too bad.Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden -
Consider this done.
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This may be my fastest sale ever...and local...to a friend.
This is honestly very bittersweet for me. I will be sad packing them up and carrying them out the door. But at least I can visit them sometime. And of course, I have replacements coming.
Good talking(texting) with you tonight Halen.Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden -
Paul, what finish are you getting?Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
Puritan PSM156 -
Silver leaf.Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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Good choice. My second favorite next to the walnut ones I have."Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."
"Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip -
Congrats on the quick sale fellas!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 -
This may be my fastest sale ever...and local...to a friend.
This is honestly very bittersweet for me. I will be sad packing them up and carrying them out the door. But at least I can visit them sometime. And of course, I have replacements coming.
Good talking(texting) with you tonight Halen.
Always nice talking to you as well. Thanks for these. I will see you soon.
Now for amps. Would my pro audio amps with fans be good nough for em? lol
Cheers my friend.
halen -
This may be my fastest sale ever...and local...to a friend.
This is honestly very bittersweet for me. I will be sad packing them up and carrying them out the door. But at least I can visit them sometime. And of course, I have replacements coming.
Good talking(texting) with you tonight Halen.
Always nice talking to you as well. Thanks for these. I will see you soon.
Now for amps. Would my pro audio amps with fans be good nough for em? lol
Cheers my friend.
halen
I've got a nice Mastersound Compact 845 with your name on it. Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
Puritan PSM156 -
This may be my fastest sale ever...and local...to a friend.
This is honestly very bittersweet for me. I will be sad packing them up and carrying them out the door. But at least I can visit them sometime. And of course, I have replacements coming.
Good talking(texting) with you tonight Halen.
Always nice talking to you as well. Thanks for these. I will see you soon.
Now for amps. Would my pro audio amps with fans be good nough for em? lol
Cheers my friend.
halen
I've got a nice Mastersound Compact 845 with your name on it.
Send it my way, Marv so I can test it out. "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."
"Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip -
sure, $5k just for you.Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
Puritan PSM156 -
This may be my fastest sale ever...and local...to a friend.
This is honestly very bittersweet for me. I will be sad packing them up and carrying them out the door. But at least I can visit them sometime. And of course, I have replacements coming.
Good talking(texting) with you tonight Halen.
Always nice talking to you as well. Thanks for these. I will see you soon.
Now for amps. Would my pro audio amps with fans be good nough for em? lol
Cheers my friend.
halen
I've got a nice Mastersound Compact 845 with your name on it.
I do like MasterSound. But if my name is on it, it must be under $2000. I am known for being cheap. What say youse? heheheeh
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Well, I boxed these up tonight😢. I almost called Halen to apologize and tell him I just can’t let them go. We’ll see if I’ve got it in me to load them in the car tomorrow.Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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paul, did your md2's have the cast iron or mdf base? they started out with mdf then went cast iron and then back to mdf saying mdf sounds better. i know mdf is cheaper than cast iron but did they lower the price....no.Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
Puritan PSM156 -
Paul stopped by and dropped of the speakers.
Was really good to see you again!
The base is cast iron.
halen -
Paul stopped by and dropped of the speakers.
Was really good to see you again!
The base is cast iron.
halen
Congrats brother! You scored ! My 6381’s too have that cast iron base! A little heavier than the MD 2’s and couldn’t imagine either sitting on anything else! I know you are going to love them"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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tophatjohnny wrote: »Paul stopped by and dropped of the speakers.
Was really good to see you again!
The base is cast iron.
halen
Congrats brother! You scored ! My 6381’s too have that cast iron base! A little heavier than the MD 2’s and couldn’t imagine either sitting on anything else! I know you are going to love them
I believe there is an additional hatch on the rear of the 6381's to add additional weight??2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
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tophatjohnny wrote: »Paul stopped by and dropped of the speakers.
Was really good to see you again!
The base is cast iron.
halen
Congrats brother! You scored ! My 6381’s too have that cast iron base! A little heavier than the MD 2’s and couldn’t imagine either sitting on anything else! I know you are going to love them
Thank you! I actually had Ron’s MD2’s at my place many many moons ago. Powered by Pass Labs, converted using a Chord DAC.
Slowly getting back into audio as the babies are a little older now. Still learning about all these streamers. Though I am still more into CD’s and Hi-Rez files. I am behind the times.
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Well Halen, have you gotten them hooked up yet? Interested to hear how they sound with the Box.
On another note, I backed out on getting the Elba 2.Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
