What other speakers do you own?

TroyD

Another 'just wondering' post......What other speakers, other than Polk, do you have or had?

Right now, I have:

Dahlquist DQ-10's
Boston Acoustics A40's
B&W 601 S2
Pioneer CS-88's

BDT

PETERNG

Troy, 90% of my speakers (about 16, total count) are Polk incl 3 Polk subs, I have a pair of Yamie tower in the breakfast area, one Yamie sub with remote control and few of the AR subs in the remote areas...cheers

nadams

I have a pair of Micro Acoustics 3DX as my rear speaks.... I had to replace the subs in them, though.... and seeing as how I replaced them with Rockford Fosgate Punch Z's, they aren't really the same speakers anymore. But man those 3dx's sounded nice when they were newer. I still think I may have someone rebuild them.... just the surrounds rotted away. Foam starts to dry rot after 20-some years.

DooD

*Note* I am not the original owner of those speakers, since I'm only 16. They were originally my uncle's. I love hand-me-downs, even if you have to put some money into 'em ;-)

joe logston

tony, i got a set of ads L-990, a set of wharfedale diamond 4, a pair of energy take 5, 1 celeston center, a pair of phase technology 10" subs. this is my bedroom system the energys are in my main system. i run my bedroom system on a onkyo integra tx-ds 939 receiver.

joe logston

nadams, we all started out with hand me downs or cheap stuff that we can afford, but the good thing about it is the fun of upgrading, like all of us.we love this hobby, it will grow on you for yrs to come.
thats why i like polk speakers, the comon man can get the good sound at a good price, and be in the high end of audio. and not being a millionaire.

mantis

I tried I really did....but I for now can't own anything else but Polk.I'm even going to use all inwalls threw my new house....all Polk.Outdorrs are up in the air,so no No other brands in my home....sorry.

nadams

Originally posted by joe logston
nadams, we all started out with hand me downs or cheap stuff that we can afford, but the good thing about it is the fun of upgrading, like all of us.we love this hobby, it will grow on you for yrs to come.
thats why i like polk speakers, the comon man can get the good sound at a good price, and be in the high end of audio. and not being a millionaire.

Case in point... I paid $15 for my 5jr's. Only prob is, the tweeter was blown in both of them. Aand.... they're $50 a piece. It looks as though they'll be waiting until I get paid to be replaced :-). Plus I'm trying to get the system I'm putting in my car all built up. Unfortunately, none of the stuff there is Polk. Too expensive for me (keep in mind I work 10hrs/wk).

DooD

RuSsMaN

Try the $28 Peerless from Parts Express, I've heard it's pretty close to the Polk SL designs...

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&PartNumber=277-400&DID=7

On Topic, it would take a while to name all the models, but I use/have used the following brands...

Wharfedale, AR, Celestion, B&W, Pioneer, KLH, Jensen, RBH, Ratshack, Inifinty, Design Acoustics, Dahlquist, KEF, Paradigm, DCM, Sansui, JBL, Audiosource...

Polk has stayed a consistant player in my house throughout the 'years' though...

Cheers,
Russ

Imagine making a list of EVERY speaker make/model you have EVER owned....

gidrah

Had:
Wharfedale WE60s I think
Kenwood
Acoustiflex model 19s
Fisher HUGE

Have:
Polk Monitor 10Bs
Acoustiflex model 17
Paradigm center & rears
KLH center & rears that came with a rcvr
KLH indoor/outdoor WTF $20.
Altec Lansing Segovias needing original cabinets
Monitor Audio Bronze 2
Yamaha sub
Radio Shack full-range needing horn cabinets
RtR Series IV
Sony walkman speakers hooked to the computer

Systems

recent models from MB Quart & NHT, and the entry-level bookshelf from MTX's previous line. I bought the MTX's as a replacement for the spkrs that came with a minisystem, and all I knew was that the minisystem said "4 ohms". I walked into the store & said "Do you have any 4 ohm speakers?", & the MTX's were it. Talk about a $130 pair of speakers making a difference! They are now the rears for a coworker's Pro Logic surround system. By coincidence, not design, I've bought bookshelfs from two companies known more for car than home (MTX & MB Quart) & found them to be very good. Other spkrs I've owned beside Polk & the the 3 brands named above I would not call acceptable & will not name, except to say that one was the dreaded "B" word.

shack

JBL N24 - Outdoor deck
Advent - Large Advents - bought ew in 1980 - still sound good today
AR 4x - bought new in 1971 - still work but they need refurbishing

woodyjacobs

I have a pair of AR215 bookshelves in the bedroom.
Two pair of Advent Marbl Indoor/Outdoor speakers for the deck/garage.
An old pair of god-awful KLH Indoor/Outdoors
A pair of big Advent bookshelves from about 1988 (I think they are called The Legacy)...one in need of a new bass driver. They are probably about my all-time favorite speaker though....the highs are just soooo smooth. Gotta fix them puppies for a 2-channel set-up.

gidrah

Troy - How are the Boston A40s. Tonight I saw some A60s I might check out. There wasn't a price, but they were at the new Salvation Army.

They also had some Advent 3a's and an Onkyo receiver. I don't need any of this stuff, but dang it's fun.

RuSsMaN

Mark, what were the prices on the 3a's and the Bostons?

Cheers,
Russ

gidrah

The Bostons didn't have a price, but they looked to be in good shape. I'll go back soon. Tonight my sleeping daughter and wife were in the car. Gotta hurry!

The 3a were $35. The wood seemed to be in great shape. The grills were both shot. From what I could tell, something didn't look right on one of the mids. It didn't look like something that should've been there. I couldn't see the mid on the other. I've been looking for a picture of one to be sure.

I'll be back to check on the Bostons. I need some good bookshelfs in the soon-to-be fishroom. I'll check on the 3a's when I'm there. I'll try tofind out there originallity in the mean time. If you want me to pick 'em up for you, let me know.

MxStYlEpOlKmAn

i got...
KLH - 900bs i think
Optimus - model unknown
M&K mx-90, i got smart and looked on the back and found the model number...amazing...lol

TroyD

Mark,

I think you will like the Bostons. I'd say if you can pick them up for 50 or so, do it. Not the last word in speakers, but fun to listen to. The thing I'd watch for is the surrounds, Bostons A-series are notorious rotted surrounds.

BDT

George Grand

Carver Amazing Platinum's
AR-9's
KLH 6 (two pair)
KLH 17
KLH 24
KLH 101
Advent Model 3
The New Advent Loudspeaker (mid 70's)
Electro-Voice Marquis
Electro-Voice Model 7
Boston Acoustics CR-8
ADC 303ax
EPI 100V
AR-302's
Kef 102's
Roy Allison Labs Mini-Reference
Auratone 5C's
Audiofile Mini's
Optimus Pro-7
Optimus LX-4
Optimus Minimus 7 (two pair)
Polk Prototype Computer Speakers (manufactured for H-P, but never put into production, still up for grabs @ $25 plus shipping).

All above speakers are inhouse right now, except for one pair of KLH 6's which are on my desk at work.

There's more but I have **** to do.

As of 10 Oct noontime, add one pair mint JBL J-2060, and a Boston Acoustics BA375 sub/sat computer deally. Ashamed to admit how little these newbies cost. Now...... to find a "lover" for them.

Tony Rome

madmax

I had:

Lafayette Criterian 1A's (first pair, 5.25" bookshelves)
AAL 12" 3-ways (Man was I cookin)
RS Mach II (Sounded very pretty but not acurate at all)

Then, well, Matt Polk started taking all my money.
madmax

hoosier21

Right now I am 100% Polk, stay tuned it can change any minute.

rlw

Have: Martin Logan Prodigy

Had: everything's kinda blurred together, but nothing really interesting, except for maybe a pair of NAD 2-way towers back in the mid-80's.

Steve@3dai

Have some PSB Alpha Bs, man, for $250 a pair, they are really nice. Great for an active area because of the metal grille. I need to get them back from the parents

Had some R10s too.

Computer speakers? Too many to list!

danger boy

i haven't bought many speakers in my lifetime. but here goes.
first was a pair of small bookshelfs from Radio Shack
2nd and i still have these from about 20 yrs ago. small floor standing Fisher 35 watt 3 way's.
others about 12 yrs old. KLH towers. these sound okay. but to brite to listen to for very long. each tower has 4 8" drivers.. two front and 2 rear, 1 5" mid and 1 2" tweeter. heavy things. ported

computer speakers. Cambridge soundworks cubes. with small subwoofer. then nothing but Polks for the home and the car

tonyv1

Had:
AR -7
Magnepan MMG

Currently:
Magnepan MG12

RuSsMaN

Tony, whats yer' take on the MMGs? Can they stand alone musically? Even with the size taken into consideration, I try to compare them to bookshelf speaks in the same price point.

I'd be interested in your thoughts, the idea of a new, planar-magnetic speaker from the factory for $550 shipped gives me morning wood.....

Cheers,
Rooster

George Grand

Not going to be the last word in low end response, that's for sure. Not going to "rock" either. Small ensemble works and jazz trio's (piano, bass, and drums) will probably be their strong suit. That's my take. I have wanted to recommend Mag's to others, especially with that delivered price. But I stop short when I realize few people are into chamber music, and smaller acoustic ensembles.

I actually think those are "teaser" models. They get you sucked in with that nice midrange. Pretty soon you convince yourself that one or two steps up the line will deliver the low end and ability to occasionally "rock" that you seek. In reality, I don't think they will.

Sucks don't it?

And now if I could extend my sincerest apology to Tonyv1. I mistakenly thought the MMG question was directed to Tony Rome. My mistake, but my opinion hanging out there anyway.


El Roma

RuSsMaN

Like I would call anyone else Tony, that post was directed accordingly.

Viva El Roma!

Cheers,
Rooster
(3.942 sheets)

liv4fam

Own-
Def Tech BP2004TL Mains
Def Tech C/L/R 2300 Center
Def Tech BPX Rears

Sonance Outdoors

RBH MC-616's In-walls

RBH MC-6's Bedroom and Kitchen In-walls

Owned
B&W DM 602s2's Bookshelfs
Technics Rattle Boxes (Teenager Years)

TroyD

BDT

I actually think those are "teaser" models

El Roma,

Compared to the Amazings, you could pretty much say that about any speaker, no ?


BDT

PETERNG

Damm it George...where have you been? still collect frequent miles? I didn't list one of the Optimus Minimus 7 speaker because I finally found it in the artic and it belong to you. Email me and it will be on it way to you...welcome back El Roma...

tonyv1

Russman,
The MMG are teasers, but what teasers. You have a year to upgrade in the Maggie line without losing any more cash or send them back in 60 days and out only the shipping back to Magnepan.
Anyway, If you're not into heavy bass music the MMGs are magical. Other members of MUG (Maggie Users Group) couple them with a FAST sub (REL Storm III) and have no complaints. I especially like my Maggies with acoustic guitar and piano music. I not using a sub, but my Parasound amp is rated 315W @ 4ohms. Maggies LOVE high current amps.
My favorite track to show off the Maggie's bass power is Rickie Lee Jones "It's Like This" track 1 "Show Biz Kids" listen to the acoustic bass!