Von Schweikert on your desktop?

RuSsMaN
RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
edited January 2006 in Speakers
$146.95 delivered. 2 ribbons, and a sub, full active.

http://www.vonschweikert.com/fps_speaker.html

Cheers,
Russ
Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited January 2005
    you think those are any good?
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  • polksda
    polksda Posts: 716
    edited January 2005
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/B00006FXQU/002-6112173-9146402?
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    edited January 2005
    Too bad the sub's wimpier than a hamster. Otherwise, it would be a killer system.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2005
    I'll probably grab a pair just to find out.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited January 2005
    Me too man, me too.

    Be a great rig for office, whatever - or those hotel stays - nice and portable.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited January 2005
    At that price, I'm all over these for my office...
    There is no genuine justice in any scheme of feeding and coddling the loafer whose only ponderable energies are devoted wholly to reproduction. Nine-tenths of the rights he bellows for are really privileges and he does nothing to deserve them. We not only acquired a vast population of morons, we have inculcated all morons, old or young, with the doctrine that the decent and industrious people of the country are bound to support them for all time.-Menkin
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited March 2005
    So it looks like several people posted that they were gonna grab these. Did anyone ever actually purchase them, and if so, what are you thoughts??

    I'm looking for computer speakers and am considering these as an option...
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  • malikarshad
    malikarshad Posts: 527
    edited March 2005
    Guys I'm also thinking of grabbing it but need a review from you guys if you ended up buying it.
    I currently have Rti6 as my computer speakers. Do you think these will out peform the Rti6's?

    Please any opinions.....

    Speakers=>Salk Soundscape 8, Soundscape Center,Surrounds-Dali Rubicon LCR, Lsi7
    PreAmp, Amp => Marantz AV8801, ATI 6007 amp, Oppo HA-1 DAC
    Source => Sonore MicroRendu, Oppo BDP-103, Mede8er 600XD, Dune HD Smart D1, Synology DS1813+(16TB)
    Sub - JTR Captivator S2 (Dual 18")
    Power - Furman IT-Ref20i on dedicated 30Amp circuit with Furutech GTX-R outlet
    Screen=> JVC RS-45 projector Da-Lite HP 133" 2.35
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  • lomic
    lomic Posts: 407
    edited March 2005
    Do you think these will out peform the Rti6's

    They might present a better soundstage because of their nature, but I'm 99% sure the RTi6 will easily out perform it in sound quality across the board. The specs say this system only goes down to 70Hz, and that appears to be WITH the subwoofer... ouch.
    Dodd Audio ELP [ Tubes ] // Harman Kardon AVR330 // Parasound HCA-1203A // Denon DVD-2900
    Polk Audio LSi9, LSiC, LSi 7 // HSU STF-2 // Signal Cable Interconnects (SG BW/A2/MP)
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited March 2005
    I seriously doubt my soundcard is worthy....
    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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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2005
    Do you think these will out peform the Rti6's?

    This:

    rti6.jpg
    Overall Frequency Response 40Hz-27kHz
    Lower -3dB Limit 50Hz
    Upper -3dB Limit 26kHz
    Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
    Recommended Amplifier Power 20-125 w/channel
    Efficiency 89 dB
    Crossover 2.8kHz, 12dB/octave high and low pass
    Cabinet Size 14-3/4" H x 7-3/4" W x 14-1/4" D
    Enclosure Type Vented via rear-mounted Power Port
    Weight 42.50 lbs.


    VS

    This:

    fps_200_LG.jpg

    Frequency response: 70 to 20,000 Hz (+/- 3dB)
    Speakers: 4.7" x 1" ribbon; 4" subwoofer.
    Power input: AC 120V, 50/60 Hz
    Width: Speakers: 5 inches ;subwoofer: 4.3 inches
    Height: Speakers: 9.9 inches ;subwoofer: 10.6 inches
    Depth: Speakers: 2.5 inches ;subwoofer: 9.1 inches
    Weight: Speakers: 1.12 pounds ;subwoofer: 10.2 pounds

    I seriously doubt it....
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited March 2005
    For a lot less than Von S., I picked up a Monsoon set-up. Satellites are cones and ribbons, with powered sub. About $126 less to be precise.

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
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  • malikarshad
    malikarshad Posts: 527
    edited March 2005
    That what I thought so. Thanks for the replies

    Speakers=>Salk Soundscape 8, Soundscape Center,Surrounds-Dali Rubicon LCR, Lsi7
    PreAmp, Amp => Marantz AV8801, ATI 6007 amp, Oppo HA-1 DAC
    Source => Sonore MicroRendu, Oppo BDP-103, Mede8er 600XD, Dune HD Smart D1, Synology DS1813+(16TB)
    Sub - JTR Captivator S2 (Dual 18")
    Power - Furman IT-Ref20i on dedicated 30Amp circuit with Furutech GTX-R outlet
    Screen=> JVC RS-45 projector Da-Lite HP 133" 2.35
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2005
    Too bad the Monsoon sucks.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited March 2005
    That's about what I thought regarding the KEF's I traded you for the AR Receiver. But hey, if you like them........

    You sleeping with Von S. or what? If so, I think he's really ugly and think you can do better.

    Speakers for a computer hotshot. If I want authenticity, I don't sit at my computer to get it. For $20, I think I did just fine, and have very little intention of running out and spending $150 to do a comparison.

    George
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2005
    Actually, I haven't even had a chance to listen to the KEF's yet. Luther (Wardsweb) has them down in San Antonio. He's refinished them for me, I've just got to pick them up next time I'm down south.

    In bed with the VS's, of course not. I just think they are neat, not the usual hodge-podge everyone else has.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by RuSsMaN
    ...not the usual hodge-podge everyone else has.

    Cheers,
    Russ


    DING! That and they are quite attractive with the finished wood on the panels instead of the usual white/beige/gray/black plastic that permeates the computer industry. I think that a good business could be had in building and selling computer cases with a much more natural finish like wood paneling or upholstered panels to match home decors. Taking a living room full of Victorian furniture and oriental rugs and dropping a **** computer desk and a large, dull, metal case in the middle just kills the whole scene.


    Besides, they are working on the same premise as the Carver Amazings just in amuch smaller package. On top of that, the 70 Hz lowere end is probably not that big of a deal. Computer speakers are ment for near field listening and the gain that you experience due to your general proximity will probably offset that rather high low end extension. It is rated at +/- 3dB and if that is the case, I'd like to see what the low end extension is at the -6 dB drop.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited March 2005
    I IMO don't see why people build computer rigs, with integrated's and amps.. if you want a 2 channel build one of those... I have a sub/sattalite system on my computer but its cheap, and purchased well before i decided to do the 2 channel rig thing..

    WITH all that said, Those are some kick **** looking speakers!!

    If i was into pc audio... id think about those.. :)
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited March 2005
    My point exactly faster. I already have a Boston Acoustics BA735 sub/sat thing hooked to this computer. It is okay, but I can't get excited about a computer rig. Then again, I don't play video games or anything like that on this thing. It just plays the audio portion of whatever attachments and **** that I get. It also cost me $20. I bought the Monsoon rig for $20, only used it once to hear what it sounded like being fed directly from a single cd player. It was money well spent. It is small enough to be transported and used as a road rig on trips or vacations, being fed by a portable cd player.

    One of the LAST things I'm worried about, is matching my computers appearance to my home decor, but this COULD be a concern to some. Certainly not me.

    The ribbons on these Monsoons appear to be working on the same principles as the Amazings as well.

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
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  • Spawndn72
    Spawndn72 Posts: 453
    edited March 2005
    So does anyone have any first hand experience with these speakers yet?
    Setup:
    Adcom GFA-545 amp
    Nad 1600 pre
    Dual 704 TT
    Pioneer 707 R2R
    Pioneer DV-578A Multi-format
    Polk SDA-2 Mains
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by Spawndn72
    So does anyone have any first hand experience with these speakers yet?
    That was my question...I think the answer is no. I think I'm gonna pass on these, but that's only because I need a decent amount of bass since I do some gameplay...plus I listen to alot of music since I spend a good bit of time on the computer...
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  • polksda
    polksda Posts: 716
    edited March 2005
    I was looking at these and considering them for my office, but then prudence smacked me in the head and said "Yo dumbass!! WHY???"

    I have my computer system at home running lines out to a regular 2-channel rig (Wharfedale 7.3 speakers -- not the best in the world, but they were cheap and do a decent enough job in this limited capacity). Why not use the same approach at my office? With all of the various audio components lying around I can do better with scraps.

    I will (hopefully) be changing jobs in the next few weeks, so I'll wait until then and start things off right with a new system:

    Sony STR-GX909ES Receiver
    Ah! Tjoeb 99 CD player
    Polk Monitor 5B or Monitor 10 Series 2 (will depend on the size of my office where I'm going).

    Computer speakers? Naahhh....
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by polksda
    I have my computer system at home running lines out to a regular 2-channel rig (Wharfedale 7.3 speakers -- not the best in the world, but they were cheap and do a decent enough job in this limited capacity).


    Sony STR-GX909ES Receiver
    Ah! Tjoeb 99 CD player
    Polk Monitor 5B or Monitor 10 Series 2 (will depend on the size of my office where I'm going).


    My neighbor has Wharfedale's and I was never really impressed with them. They are floorstandars and very warm (which I like in most cases) but there is little accuracy in the mid to high's. I like detail but there is none and what surprised me about them most was they just don't image well at all. I figured most floorstanders would image well but I'm known for being wrong... I know his set up needs work but without the detail I just could not see the point in any effort.

    I hooked him up with a pair of monitor 5's and he is using them in his 2 channel set up:D and now the WD's are restricted to TV... and thats as good as it gets IMHO. Not good theater speakers either but at least their better than TV speakers.

    Please don't take this an attempt to trash your speakers but as pretty a speaker as they are they just don't get it for me.

    HBomb
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  • polksda
    polksda Posts: 716
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by HBombToo
    Please don't take this an attempt to trash your speakers but as pretty a speaker as they are they just don't get it for me.

    HBomb

    Trash away! :) The Wharfedale's cost me less than $100 about 5 years ago (the MSRP on them was something ridiculously stupid like $600). Since the system is only used for games, MP3s, and other silly stuff, who cares?

    Now the system I'm planning for my office will also be used to play CDs, so that's why the Polks go there...
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited March 2005
    I`m using the Altec Lansing sub/sat sytem..@ $40 it works great for anything I throw at it...games music..etc...

    Looks like a mini stone henge...work well with the flat 1" thk Samsung monitor I`m using..

    I thought about hooking up a pair of rt15i`s, I just haven`t got to it yet...

    Oh yeah...Hope everybody is having a great Easter week-end..!!

    :)
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited March 2005
    I had a chance to listen to these this weekend.

    Overall, I'm dissapointed. The highs are really clear and good, mids are good also. Now I wasn't expecting a great deal of bass from these, just enough to make music sound decent...but I didn't even get that. They rate them down to 70hz, but they roll off pretty quickly at closer to 90hz...

    They do look nice. They don't sound bad, just not as good as I had hoped. They don't sound nearly as good as the Klipsch system I had (too bad that was a POS though and was returned to CC).

    My opinion, one of the better PC speaker sets I've heard...but I feel there's better out there in that same price range.

    Now, if they had added the capability to add another sub in the mix, then we'd have a different verdict...
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited January 2006
    Anyone else have a chance to listen to these? Russ or Mark, did you ever get a set?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2006
    Yea, and later returned them. I like the aesthetics but they sound like crap.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited January 2006
    I never did, I just can't get real excited about PC speakers, with the other stuff I have in the house.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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