My New Speakers are Here!

Midnite Mick
Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
edited April 2007 in Speakers
I went and picked up my new speakers this evening unpacked them and at was taken aback by how big and beautiful they are. These are one serious build and much more so given the price that I paid. I have included some pictures next to the Lsi15's for a sense of scale.

How do they sound do you ask? To me the 2 most important character in a speaker is, I need them to sound big, and do so with just a relaxed sense of ease. These totally fulfill this for me. I don't know what more to say...musical, fast, big, sweet, tight....my tube amps are having no problem at all controlling the woofer. I have been playing some cd's this evening, some great recordings and some recordings that annoyed me before. They have been sounding great with everything that I have thrown at them so far. I was a little worried I may lose some of the holographic sound that I heard in the 6371's (2 way, higher line) going with these 3 ways. The midrange still has that sweet holographic sound and these have much, much, better bass than I have heard on the 6371's. Granted the 6371's I heard were in a very soft room. Anyway, I am just thrilled.

Right now I have some Raytheon 5687's in my preamp that I do not like at all. I can't wait to get some Tung Sol's back in there. I guess I will place my order at the TubeDepot tomorrow.

Thanks,
Mike

PS. pictures didn't turn out great and the lens is dirty but I am too tired to take them again....maybe tomorrow.
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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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited April 2007
    Congrats
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited April 2007
    sweet :)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited April 2007
    Congrats. Sweet looking speakers
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited April 2007
    Very cool.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,092
    edited April 2007
    Looking good Mike, real good. Can't wait to hear an in depth musical review. Now that you're pretty much set on the music end, (for now) maybe you need to get started on the video end. That tv just ain't cutting it!! LOL:eek:
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited April 2007
    Thanks everybody.

    My next step is to build myself a rack so that everything can sit in a proper home. I want to do something in the style of the Salamander racks. Unfortunately, I have too many other projects to take care of first so I probably won't be able to tackle that until late summer.

    However, I don't mean to discourage anybody that wants to make a donation towards a new display.:) I ensure you it will be used appropriately.

    Thanks,
    Mike
    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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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited April 2007
    Very nice, Congrats.
    V
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    Nice. They dwarf the 15s.

    I think they look better naked.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • dipiazza
    dipiazza Posts: 363
    edited April 2007
    Lookin cool!

    If your looking to build an adjustable rack ive built two flexy racks with great results. definitley check that out, its very easy to make it custom to your situation.
    Terps Swimming!
    HT Setup
    TV: Vizio VX32L
    Reciever: Pioneer VSX-D914
    HD-DVD Player: Toshiba HD-A2
    Fronts: Polk R50s
    Surounds: Polk R30s
    Center: Polk R20's
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39PCi

    2CH Setup
    Integrated: Onix SP3 Tube
    CD Player: Sony CDP-CX355
    Speakers: Onix Strata Mini in PR Finish
    Signal Cable: Classic Speaker, Analog 1 IC

    Headphones
    Grado SR 60, Bang & Olufsen A8, Shure e3

    Other Stuff in Use
    Onix xls, Dual Onix x-subs, Onix Ref .5, Dahlquist M903, Teac A-1D, Marantz 1060
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,584
    edited April 2007
    Those are Ushers right?

    Nice catch!

    Joey
    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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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited April 2007
    Absolutely, positively gorgeous!!! Congrats. . . next I'm sure will be your observations.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited April 2007
    Sick man, sick. Danny (of the GR-Research Danny's) is actually working with Usher now, and doing crossover re-designs for them. When I picked up my Alpha's, he showed me the K-728's he is modifying right now.

    Hardcore things to come broham, hardcore things.

    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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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited April 2007
    dipiazza wrote: »
    Lookin cool!

    If your looking to build an adjustable rack ive built two flexy racks with great results. definitley check that out, its very easy to make it custom to your situation.

    Photos please?

    Joe they'll be coming I just want to put the 200 hours on them that Usher states as the break in time....If today is any indication it'll be about 2 weeks

    JoeyV it is a nice catch. They sat as a dealer ad on Canuck Audio Mart for over 3 weeks. I kept checking in hoping somebody would buy these things as they were driving me crazy. I just couldn't take it anymore and stole them.

    Russ your speaker **** friend sure does get around.

    Today had to be the longest listening session I have ever had. I have been listening literally the whole day. I am just thrilled. Time to call it a night.

    Thanks all,
    Mike
    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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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,513
    edited April 2007
    Congrats on your new speakers.

    Midnite Mick wrote: »
    I can't wait to get some Tung Sol's back in there.


    Ever try the Sylvania GB5687's? They were my fav in the SWL 9.0SE.
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited April 2007
    Congrats Mike. Enjoy them!!!!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,003
    edited April 2007
    Looking good my man....how about alittle more info on the sound
    brotha? Ushers are some kick **** speaks.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

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  • dipiazza
    dipiazza Posts: 363
    edited April 2007
    Midnite Mick wrote: »
    Photos please?

    Check the pictures in my showcase.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=64933


    Also there were a bunch of threads created in the forum on them try these.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14509&highlight=Flexy+rack


    Do a search if you want more.

    This site is also very helpfull.

    http://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/flexye.html


    Alot of people talk about using neoprene or rubber washers between the steel washers. I didnt and it worked out fine.

    Good luck!
    Terps Swimming!
    HT Setup
    TV: Vizio VX32L
    Reciever: Pioneer VSX-D914
    HD-DVD Player: Toshiba HD-A2
    Fronts: Polk R50s
    Surounds: Polk R30s
    Center: Polk R20's
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39PCi

    2CH Setup
    Integrated: Onix SP3 Tube
    CD Player: Sony CDP-CX355
    Speakers: Onix Strata Mini in PR Finish
    Signal Cable: Classic Speaker, Analog 1 IC

    Headphones
    Grado SR 60, Bang & Olufsen A8, Shure e3

    Other Stuff in Use
    Onix xls, Dual Onix x-subs, Onix Ref .5, Dahlquist M903, Teac A-1D, Marantz 1060
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited April 2007
    SCompRacer wrote: »
    Congrats on your new speakers.





    Ever try the Sylvania GB5687's? They were my fav in the SWL 9.0SE.

    No I haven't. You say they were, what do you use now?

    How did/do they differ sonically from the Tung Sol's?

    Thanks all,
    Mike
    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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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,513
    edited April 2007
    Midnite Mick wrote: »
    No I haven't. You say they were, what do you use now?

    How did/do they differ sonically from the Tung Sol's?

    I sent my SWL 9.0SE back to Dan for conversion to the SWLP 9.0SE. The power supply is now external and tube rectifed to make room for his internal Class A phono stage. All the caps in the signal path have been changed to his new MWI (ModWright Industries) custom Teflon film/foil and Metalized Oil Impregnated Poly caps. I have another 150 hours of burn in before tube rolling will determine what works best in it for me.

    The Sylvania GB-5687 is a bit warmer than the Tung Sol 5687 but not overly euphonic.
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited April 2007
    Midnite Mick wrote: »
    Photos please?

    Joe they'll be coming I just want to put the 200 hours on them that Usher states as the break in time....If today is any indication it'll be about 2 weeks

    JoeyV it is a nice catch. They sat as a dealer ad on Canuck Audio Mart for over 3 weeks. I kept checking in hoping somebody would buy these things as they were driving me crazy. I just couldn't take it anymore and stole them.

    Russ your speaker **** friend sure does get around.

    Today had to be the longest listening session I have ever had. I have been listening literally the whole day. I am just thrilled. Time to call it a night.

    Thanks all,
    Mike

    Mike I like to take notes during the break-in period so I get a clear picture of how things are coming along breaking in. I did that with the new RD198 tweeters in the 1.2 TLs and I also did it with the Dynavector 10 x 5 cartridge. It is mind boggling how when you go back over the notes how much different the broken in device sounds. PS: You can borrow Phyllisann to help break in the speaks. She zones out about 4 hours a day listening to CDs(yuck):D ;)
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited April 2007
    Wow when do you get your turn.....and cd's sound pretty damn good on my end. I listened for about 14 hours yesterday and no fatigue at all.

    Mike
    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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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited April 2007
    Midnite Mick wrote: »
    Wow when do you get your turn.....and cd's sound pretty damn good on my end. I listened for about 14 hours yesterday and no fatigue at all.

    Mike

    9:00 PM on I listen to LPs, sometimes take me into the wee small hours of the morning.

    You must have some CD player to listen that long without fatigue.
    EDIT: I just checked your sig again. I forgot you have very very very nice rig. Perfect for warming up DIGITAL.
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  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited April 2007
    Midnite Mick wrote: »
    Right now I have some Raytheon 5687's in my preamp that I do not like at all. I can't wait to get some Tung Sol's back in there. I guess I will place my order at the TubeDepot tomorrow.
    Hmm...insterested in unloading those Raytheon 5687's to someone in the states? :D
    Tannoy Dimension TD10, SOTA Star Sapphire, Heathkit W4A's, McIntosh MC2100, Eddie-Current Zana Deux, Singlepower SDS, Sennheiser HD650, Audio-Technica L3000, Sony Qualia 010
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