Onix Reference 1 w/ sp3 amp

brijenjas
brijenjas Posts: 311
edited April 2007 in Speakers
What are your opinions on the Onix Reference 1 Monitor compared to the lsi 9"s?

This seems like one helluva deal, Ref 1(rocket rosewood) and sp 3 combo for $1199.

http://www.av123.com/products_product.php?section=processors&product=26.1
use the drop down arrow for combo price



"This honey, coupled with our new REF One LE (available in Rocket Rosewood only for a VERY special price), other Onix speakers or speakers you already own... will make ANY two channel system (or enthusiast) blush with pride..."
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited April 2007
    Ask Swingding about his thoughts on the SP3, as he seems to be one satisfied customer.
    Also, Marcmarc gushed rather extensively over the piece in one of his Affordable Audio issues.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • brijenjas
    brijenjas Posts: 311
    edited April 2007
    Thanks zombie boy, I read schwingdings review of the amp, seems to be a very solid unit.
    Does anybody have any thoughts on the reference 1 speakers?

    I'm really tempted to buy this combo at this price.
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  • brijenjas
    brijenjas Posts: 311
    edited April 2007
    Apparently this deal has been going on for sometime.
    Looking at the review on 6moons from April 2005 came across this

    "Review component retail: $999 for integrated amp; $1,200/pr for speakers; $1,199 for combo"

    http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/onix/onix.html
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited April 2007
    Yup...
    that deal has kind of been heralded as a "no-brainer" for quite some time. That being said -- the speakers are supposedly not to everyone's taste. But I'll step aside considering I've never actually had my ear on 'em.

    Again... maybe someone else can step up to the plate on this one?
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • dipiazza
    dipiazza Posts: 363
    edited April 2007
    Ive got the amp, love it. Dont know about the speakers though.

    Dont the ref 1 use a similar tweeter to the Lsi series?
    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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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited April 2007
    Yes, they are similar, both based on the Vifa ring radiator.
    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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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    edited April 2007
    Polk LSi9 vs Onix Reference 1; A/B

    http://av123forum.com/showthread.php?t=9596

    That's from about 2 years ago...
    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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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited April 2007
    Great write up Joey, why it is 2 years old, and I had not seen it yet - my bad.

    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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  • Schwingding
    Schwingding Posts: 363
    edited April 2007
    Just yesterday I received a pair of Ref 1 monitors! Give me a few days to form an opinion and I'll report back. As for the SP3, I think it'd be hard to find a better amp at that price - they're going for $550 on audiogon and even less with the speaker/amp package.
    HT/music rig
    Panasonic PX60U 50" plasma
    Yamaha 5990 AVR
    Onix SP3 tube amp
    bunch of Outlaw 2200 monoblocks
    DUAL SVS PB12+/2 subs :eek:
    Denon 3910 DVD/SACD/DVD-A
    DirecTV HR10-250 DVR
    Onix Strata Mini mains
    Mirage OM10 surrounds
    Polk CSi5 center
    Polk SC80 rear surrounds
    Samsung BDP1000 blu-ray player

    Bedroom rig
    Jolida SJ302a tube amp
    Denon 2910 universal player
    Onix Ref 1 monitors
    Velodyne minivee
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  • brijenjas
    brijenjas Posts: 311
    edited April 2007
    Thanks for the responses, I appreciate it.
    Nice write up Joey.
    I look forward to your thoughts on the speakers Schwingding.

    After further research, and the great recommendations here, I will definitely be purchasing the SP3 for my first tube amp sometime this year.
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