Ha, my speak's are being evaluated.
treitz3
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I haven't read it, nor do I care to. These speakers for bookshelves sound pretty damn good. Nice higher frequency reproduction, ample mids and an overall good sound for a bookshelf speaker. Positioning and the best sound can be a little strange, as sometimes the best sound can be achieved off axis, but a nice sound nonetheless.
Now you all can give me the towel/soap treatment. I'm ready.
~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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It says since treitz3 has them at the Polk forum then they must suck:p......
Of course I can't read and don't know nuthin':D -
Damn, must the truth be told?~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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I haven't read it, nor do I care to. These speakers for bookshelves sound pretty damn good. Nice higher frequency reproduction, ample mids and an overall good sound for a bookshelf speaker. Positioning and the best sound can be a little strange, as sometimes the best sound can be achieved off axis, but a nice sound nonetheless.
Now you all can give me the towel/soap treatment. I'm ready.
Cool; mine were evaluated in this same issue by Wes Phillips.
Arthur SchopenhauerAll truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed, second it is violently opposed and third, it is accepted as self evident. -
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Oh, I forgot to mention what I have. I've got the Focals, 807v to be exact.~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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Yeah man I forgot my crystal ball and had to take a wild guess.
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I'd love the hear the C-1's; even the S1.4's...although I've been told the 1.4's are better then the 52SE they're not a gigantic leap like the C-1's. Your system must sing John.
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cool...
listen to them for awhile, and write a review to yourself...
Then after you have done your own review, read the one they wrote and see how far off , or close they are..
That way when you read the next review from that same guy, you will know where his head is at, and you can make your judgement based on how you both thinkCary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
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I was just wondering,Oh, I forgot to mention what I have. I've got the Focals, 807v to be exact.
(a) what speakers did you have before these?
(b) what Polk speakers have you owned and how did/do they compare?
I hope that's not a politically incorrect question (it might mean writing something less than excellent about a Polk speaker), but I'm relatively new to the forum and don't quite know the unofficial rules.Alea jacta est! -
Oh boy, I have a very unique system that works quite well for me and my musical reproductive tastes. Now, keep in mind, my system changes all the time. I'm always tweaking and experimenting.I was just wondering,
(a) what speakers did you have before these?
(b) what Polk speakers have you owned and how did/do they compare?
I hope that's not a politically incorrect question (it might mean writing something less than excellent about a Polk speaker), but I'm relatively new to the forum and don't quite know the unofficial rules.
Currently I am running a two channel rig that has a dual-speakered, dual-amped rig that's augmented with a SMS-1 and sub combo.
The speakers I currently have are the Focal 807v's for the upper frequency reproduction, the Polk RTi-10's [with the tweeter disabled] for the mids and mid-bass frequencies, then I have a Polk PSW1000 sub for the lowest of frequencies.
Next month the Polk RTi10's will be replaced with Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7U's speakers for the mids and mid-bass frequencies.
I'm quite happy about that, as I had a chance to audition those exact speakers at Polkfest and the reproductive qualities of that speaker [especially in the fast attack with the mids/mid bass punch] should blend quite well with my rig. Well, in theory, at least. We'll see.
Now to answer how many speakers I have had before this? The only way I can answer that is to say that I have had so many, I can't remember. Few of them really stick out in my mind because to me, all speakers have their individual assets and deficiencies. Not one speaker that I have heard does what I want completely. This has driven me absolutely bonkers throughout my entire life. So, one day last fall, I put on my mad scientists hat and created my current rig. It has served me well so far and I will most likely stay the direction I am going because of what the end result does for my ears.
As for Polk speakers I have had? Man, I hope I get the model # right, but I believe I have had the RT-800's before and I was pleased with the top end, but the mids/ mid-bass punch left something to be desired. Not that it was bad at all, I was just ready for more when I upgraded to the RTi-10's. Now, when I got the RTi10's, I was pleased with the mids and especially the mid bass punch which was a definite improvement over the RT-800's, but the tweeter on that particular speaker just gave me so much ear fatigue after listening for short stints, all I wanted to do with it was chuck it across a lake. Don't get me wrong, a lot of folks like this speaker. I found out after I bought it that that lineup was designed more for the HT crowd, and not two channel listening. So, that said, for what it was designed for, it does well. Just not my cup of tea. I actually preferred the RT-800's, even with a little less emphasis on the mid-bass arena.~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Sweet. What kind do you have, if you don't mind me asking?Cool; mine were evaluated in this same issue by Wes Phillips.~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Dont say you are going to stack speakers on top of the 7u???
If you think the Revelator wont deliver that sparkle - get the Linbrook tweeter!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
That's what the plan is. When they arrive....well, more like when I pick them up, I'll give them a whirl and see if they have any synergism within Sparky [my rig's name] and I'll go from there. I don't think I will be dissapointed from what I heard.Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »Don't say you are going to stack speakers on top of the 7u???
BTW, the Focal's are on Rick's risers, double stacked in the back to put the focal point toward the listening position. No harm will be done to the Focal's and the Tyler's.
Please be advised: No harm was done to any gear during the making of this post.
:rolleyes: ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Where are you picking them up at?- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Hotlanta.~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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Ah, you buying Early's?- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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His bud's, not Early's.~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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You need to get the Super Towers dude...
So I can hear those beast....
They should be midrange CHAMPS in every respect of the word- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Sweet. What kind do you have, if you don't mind me asking?
I have the Dynaudio Confidence C1 monitors reviewed in the issue.
Arthur SchopenhauerAll truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed, second it is violently opposed and third, it is accepted as self evident. -
Hehe, I was thinking about the reference something.
Still haven't talked with the builder about these. Just cruised the website, came upon these and figured I should try it before plunging into thousands more.
Like I said, I shouldn't be disappointed.~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Are these the ones that go head to head with the Focal's?I have the Dynaudio Confidence C1 monitors reviewed in the issue.~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Definitely wont
You should pick up the Stratos Amp Brad's friend has as well
You will NOT be dissapointed -- and if you are, I will take it off your hands eventually, garunteed...- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
If you knew how much I've blown lately, U'd understand why I am not getting that. However, you read my mind. I might pull some magic out of my.........
One can hope. Until then......;)~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
That Stratos is the 120,000 UF version --
Looking at roughly 60,000 uf per channel ---
And can upgraded at any time, 20 year transferable warranty...
Definite possibilities of your LAST amp... and if not your last amp - I'll throw it on the pile of my LAST amps
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Are these the ones that go head to head with the Focal's?
I only had the opportunity to read the review of the Dyn's so far, but I don't believe they directly compared the two.
Arthur SchopenhauerAll truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed, second it is violently opposed and third, it is accepted as self evident. -
If you find the Taylos are your cup of tea
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If you plan to drop 5-6 grand on your next speakers
Ty has some used Woodmere II's for sells for around 6 grand...
That would be my LAST pair of speakers... if I had alot of money sitting around collecting dust - they would be mine! LOL- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Ya' got pic's/spec's?~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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Not that I give a crap about spec's........~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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25-25k 4 ohm 90db 50-300 watts 14 x 14 x 59 185 lbs ea. Factory Direct: $8,800pr.25-25k 4 ohm 90db 50-300 watts 14 x 14 x 59 185 lbs ea. Factory Direct: $8,800pr.
Excell midbasses and woofs -- Milenium tweet- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
That's right up my alley. No need to double stack those.
Eye candy galore....:D If yours work in my rig, then this will be my goal. ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
