Who's the Best?

Drumingman
Drumingman Posts: 348
edited February 2006 in Electronics
Which country produces the best electronics
and speakers for stereo?
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited February 2006
    China.

    hehehe..
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited February 2006
    Designed in, engineered in, manufactured in, headquartered in? You're going to need a more specific definition. Not sure we are going to find a component that has it all happening in one chunk of territorially defined earth.
    DKG999
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    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • gregure
    gregure Posts: 871
    edited February 2006
    As far as I'm concerned, America is still building the world's best preamps and amplifiers. KRELL, McIntosh, B&K, Pass Labs, just to name a few. As far as speakers, that's way too individual to say definitively. There are lots of great products out there, but the U.S. still has the best amp companies on the cutting edge of R&D and with the best of intentions (high current, clean, musical, etc).
    Current System:

    Mitsubishi 30" LCD LT-3020 (for sale**)
    Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Concert Grand (Rosewood)-Mains (with Audioquest Mont Blanc cables)
    CSi5-Center (for sale**)
    FXi3-surrounds (for sale**)
    Martin Logan Depth-Sub
    B&K AVR 507
    Pimare CD21-CD Player
    Denon 1815-DVD Player
    Panamax M5500-EX-Line Conditioner
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  • gregure
    gregure Posts: 871
    edited February 2006
    Oh, and as fine as other subs can be, I'm still a firm believer that Martin Logan makes the best subs, and they're in Kansas. Great speakers too.
    Current System:

    Mitsubishi 30" LCD LT-3020 (for sale**)
    Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Concert Grand (Rosewood)-Mains (with Audioquest Mont Blanc cables)
    CSi5-Center (for sale**)
    FXi3-surrounds (for sale**)
    Martin Logan Depth-Sub
    B&K AVR 507
    Pimare CD21-CD Player
    Denon 1815-DVD Player
    Panamax M5500-EX-Line Conditioner
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited February 2006
    No sure, but my future speakers are made in Canada (Fidelity Acoustics) and the equipment will be Naim (British). Then again, what the hell do I know?
    Michael ;)
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited February 2006
    Just curious. What are some Canadian made speakers?
    Modwright SWL 9.0 SE (6Sons Audio Thunderbird PC with Oyaide 004 terminations)
    Consonance cd120T
    Consonance Cyber 800 tube monoblocks (6Sons Audio Thunderbird PC's with Oyaide 004 terminations)
    Usher CP 6311

    Phillips Pronto TS1000 Universal Remote
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2006
    Totem, Paradigm, PSB speakers. Anthem, Bryston, NAD gear.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,793
    edited February 2006
    British electronics and American cables. Speakers.....that's a tough one.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    edited February 2006
    Kansas.... Martin Logans.

    That's just me though.

    I wonder where Wilsons are made...?
    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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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2006
    Some of the finest speakers in the world are made in Lexington Kentucky...
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited February 2006
    shack wrote:
    Some of the finest speakers in the world are made in Lexinton Kentucky...
    who?
    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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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited February 2006
    Wilson's use Focal drivers (France).

    USA/UK, period for my vote.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2006
    McLoki wrote:
    who?
    Thiel

    http://www.thielaudio.com/
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited February 2006
    Atta boy.
    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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  • Holydoc
    Holydoc Posts: 1,048
    edited February 2006
    shack wrote:
    Thiel

    http://www.thielaudio.com/

    Strange...that link did not work for me.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited February 2006
    the Brits seem to do alot of right things with their electronics over many many years now. as for speakers.. i can't say. I don't have enough experience with different brands. Although the Wharfdales I have heard I have been pretty impressed by. Running off all NAD gear. NAD pre, amp and CDP.
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  • Ferres
    Ferres Posts: 310
    edited February 2006
    Brits pioneered the 'Dual Concentric' drivers. Having both tweeter and mids in one driver. Also the 'super tweeter' that goes up to 51khz and 100khz. But have them built in Asia. :p
    Gear: Rotel RC 1082, Rotel RSP 1068 pre/pro, Rotel RMB1077 amp, Cayin CDT 15a CD player, S301 bluray.

    Speakers: Tannoy DC sensys speakers, Paradigm Servo15 Sub, Velo Spl-1500r

    Conditioner: Isotek :D
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    edited February 2006
    shack wrote:
    Thiel

    http://www.thielaudio.com/

    I'm going to go listen to the Thiel 2.4C when I go pick up my ML Vantage in a few weeks.... I've got to hear that driver technology they talk so much about.
    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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  • *Seby*-Polk-
    *Seby*-Polk- Posts: 375
    edited February 2006
    My opinion

    SPEAKERS: USA ... (anyway, the most USA speakers brands are "made in China", but I like POLK, BOSTON, INFINITY...maybe some models of JBL)

    ELECTRONICS: JAPAN ... (except for the end of the line like Yamaha DSP-Z9 or top Denon models (really made in Japan) all are "made in China or indonesia") but...is supervised for japanese companies....world leaders in quality and developing of electronics.

    Bye
    My current new system (step by step :D)

    A/V Receiver: YAMAHA RX-V657
    DVD Player: YAMAHA DVD-S657
    Main Towers: polkaudio® Monitor 50
    Wiring: NeoTecH KS1007 OFC High Definition Speaker Cable ( 2 x 2.64 mm² )
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  • LuSh
    LuSh Posts: 887
    edited February 2006
    I'd say American electronics(amps/pre's)...just for the sheer numbers alone...Krell, Levinson, Jeff Rowland, VAC, NuForce...these are impact players.

    British electronics (sources) Naim, Linn, Rega, Meridian...

    Danish Speakers. While people mention Canada and the States, most of the drivers used in these speakers come from companies from Denmark like DynAudio, Scanspeak, Vifa etc...the British, US and Canada produce lovely speakers but the best drivers in the world all seem to come from the same small country in Europe.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited February 2006
    Where is Bose made? That would be it...
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    edited February 2006
    HTrookie wrote:
    Where is Bose made? That would be it...

    Bose is the devil.. therefore, they're made in hell.
    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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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited February 2006
    Joey_V wrote:
    Bose is the devil.. therefore, they're made in hell.
    down in some red-state.

    (OH I KID!) :p
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2006
    Holydoc wrote:
    Strange...that link did not work for me.
    The website must be down. It was working just last night.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    edited February 2006
    Drumingman wrote:
    Which country produces the best electronics
    and speakers for stereo?
    In my opinion there is no such thing as the best loudspeaker or the best electronics or a superior country of manufacture.
    there are outstanding high end audio companies all over the planet.if you find out what your likes and dislikes are you can balance your preference with what you can afford. thanks...WCW III
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  • ward91
    ward91 Posts: 338
    edited February 2006
    Joey_V wrote:
    Kansas.... Martin Logans.

    That's just me though.

    I wonder where Wilsons are made...?


    i think that wilsons are made in the uk
    ELECTRONICS
    arcam cd93
    linn wakonda
    MC2 MC450
    Teac ud h01 DAC


    SPEAKERS
    Tannoy DC6 t se .
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2006
    ward91 wrote:
    i think that wilsons are made in the uk

    Close...UT...as in Utah.

    Wilson Audio Specialties
    2233 Mountain Vista Lane
    Provo, Utah 84606 USA

    http://www.soundstagelive.com/factorytours/wilson/
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • ward91
    ward91 Posts: 338
    edited February 2006
    i think that uk makes the best 2ch stuf and japan basicly dominate the muli channel market.

    the uk are home to ( i think )
    gale
    tdl
    mission
    kef
    quad?
    wharfdale
    celestion
    cyruss
    arcam or earlier a&r cambridge
    cambrige audio ?
    cambrige soundworks/soundlabs ??
    bower and wilkins.


    http://www.british-audio.org.uk/

    just found this saves me from listing them down but there are more than the ones on the list.
    ELECTRONICS
    arcam cd93
    linn wakonda
    MC2 MC450
    Teac ud h01 DAC


    SPEAKERS
    Tannoy DC6 t se .
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2006
    shack wrote:
    Totem, Paradigm, PSB speakers. Anthem, Bryston, NAD gear.

    ...and also Mirage, Energy, Veritas, Athena.
    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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