1.2 vs 1.2tl

McLoki
McLoki Posts: 5,231
edited October 2005 in Vintage Speakers
I am heading over to look at some 1.2's (with original tweeter) and 1.2tl's. I was wondering what is generally accepted as the better speaker - 1.2's WITH the upgraded tweeters or 1.2tl's?

For those that have heard both - which do you like and why? (are the TL's bright with the tri-laminate tweeter vs the soft dome of the upgraded tweeter for the 1.2's?)

If I currently like the sound of my LSi's which would you say sound closest to that kind of sound? (I definately like the LSi's vs my SDA 1b's - (I have to upgrade the tweeters in those as well.....)

anyway - any thoughts?

Michael
Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • trubluluc
    trubluluc Posts: 2,067
    edited October 2005
    The TL's get the most attention around here.
    And chances are, you will upgrade the tweeters regardless of which speakers you get.
    Take along some material you are very familiar with, and hopefully the seller will allow you some comparison time.
    Do a blind A/B test, in that, don't let him tell you which speakers you
    re listening to.
    Then let your ears decide.

    -Luc
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited October 2005
    Here's a little helpful hint for you after the gentleman opens the door to greet you: Brush by him immediately and loudly state, "I hope you like rap, holmes. Yo, I'm-a be here for awhile." Then flop onto his couch and throw your feet up onto his coffee table and open up a 40 ounce of Old English Malt Liquor.

    He'll be so anxious to get rid of you that he'll sell for half the price. That's how I got my CRS+ at an absolute steal. That poor old man couldn't WAIT to get me out of his home.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited October 2005
    Loud & Clear wrote:
    He'll be so anxious to get rid of you that he'll sell for half the price.

    Or.....he'll call the police.
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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