Carver Amazings
SolidSqual
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Carver-Amazing-Silver-Edition-Speakers_W0QQitemZ230209604330QQihZ013QQcategoryZ14993QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I am on the verge of pulling the trigger on these babies. Can someone please look at this page to see if any alarms go off in your mind. What questions should I ask the seller. It appears he has several Carvers which gives me a sense that he is a true audiophile who likely takes good care of his gear.
If I buy these, should I consider any crossover or driver upgrades?
Thanks,
Mike
I am on the verge of pulling the trigger on these babies. Can someone please look at this page to see if any alarms go off in your mind. What questions should I ask the seller. It appears he has several Carvers which gives me a sense that he is a true audiophile who likely takes good care of his gear.
If I buy these, should I consider any crossover or driver upgrades?
Thanks,
Mike
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Hard to see anything wrong in the pic. How does he know the surrounds have no issues? I would go hear them and if they immediately warm you up then take them home, I would ask to see the other Carver speaks he mentions, how come he has so many???
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Right, I want to go out there and listen to them. If he says I have to give him money first then I am passing them by.
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There are a pair of Amazing in Dallas that I could've gotten for $500 recently. I never got back to the people but I bet they were in great shape and hadn't been used in years.
If anyone in Dallas would like, I can try to find their email address, or just look for carver on CL dallas, find the ad selling a bunch of carver gear with the amazings, email and tell them you willd do $500.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 -
If you really want a pair of amazings, Why not wait for the platinum mk4?
These look ok, I'd listen to them and check them physically before buying.
The price is reasonable if the woofers are intact.
They will need a crossover and wiring upgrade as most of the carver amazings do.
Good luck.SRT For Life; SDA Forever!
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Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once. -
There are a pair of Amazing in Dallas that I could've gotten for $500 recently. I never got back to the people but I bet they were in great shape and hadn't been used in years.
If anyone in Dallas would like, I can try to find their email address, or just look for carver on CL dallas, find the ad selling a bunch of carver gear with the amazings, email and tell them you willd do $500.
Was that the ad for the complete Carver system with the TFM-25 amp, etc that was listed for $2500 OBO? I didn't ever know if he relisted it separately or not.Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner. -
Yeah, it was that ad. They never relisted separately or anything. I just emailed and said I would only be interested in the speakers, and only had between $400 - $500 for them. They said $500 would work if I promised to give them a good home.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 -
His BIN is a little on the high side but other than that...I don't see much of a downside.
While I've not heard the Silvers...I can't imagine you being disappointed, either. I compare them to the AL-III which really didn't give ALL that much away to the bigger Amazings. The bass didn't dig as deep but it was no slouch either.
I would insist on taking the grills off and inspecting the surrounds though.
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Local pick up so it's probably ok. Most scammers wouldn't want you to know where they live I bet. Ask him if you can audition them. Good luck. I will be living vicariously...Sharp Elite 70
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He is cool with me stopping by and testing them. How do I check the surrounds? What should I look for in the total package? There's the two speakers, the control unit . . . . what else?
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Take off the grills and inspect the surrounds. They shouldn't be damaged, cracked or brittle...other than that, that's about it!
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Is the seller's name Jim?~ 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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Crap . . . just got word the guy sold them. Guess someone beat me to it this morning. Oh well. I was thinking I might wait for the Plats as suggested previously.
What do you guys think of the speaker above. I wonder how it would compare to the Amazings.
http://www.sunfire.com/CRT.htm
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The only Carver, or Sunfire speakers you should be interested in owning someday, are the Amazing.CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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The only Carver, or Sunfire speakers you should be interested in owning someday, are the Amazing.
Noted . . . I'm working on it right now. IF anyone knows anyone who has a pair in good shape who needs a good home, let me know.
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Since there seem to be a lot of people with knowledge on the ALs let me ask a question that I've been trying to get answered for years...we have an old set of ALIII+ that sound fantastic. They're currently in a room where they are being used for Theater and music. Any suggestions for a center channel that would sound even remotely similar? I know the AL's aren't designed for HT however they do take up a lot of space and it would be hard to have both the AL's and another set of speakers for HT.
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Martin Logan would probably anchor pretty well.CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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One of the people in Audio who's opinion I value most thinks the Amazings were one of the 5 finest speakers he ever heard, period. That was with a wide variety of equipment.Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
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Went back and checked my email again . . . the owner is Jim. The Amazing is still available. He had this to say:
Hey Mike,
My room is about 18x15 and only 8 foot high and they work fine. As long as you can get them at least two feet from the back wall and a couple feet in from the side walls you are golden. The rest is playing with toe in and tilt angle.
Both ribbons and all woofers are in perfect working order. One ribbon was replaced by previous owner. They are both the newer style with the felt on the back. Should last a good long time.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
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you gotta jump on them faster i guess.. even if you don't buy them.. go check em out with in 30 minutes to an hour if possible. I've missed some deals because some schlock beat me there within just minutes. I even saw one guy leaving with MY vintage Pioneer as I was driving up. :mad:PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
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PM sent SS.~ 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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Since there seem to be a lot of people with knowledge on the ALs let me ask a question that I've been trying to get answered for years...we have an old set of ALIII+ that sound fantastic. They're currently in a room where they are being used for Theater and music. Any suggestions for a center channel that would sound even remotely similar? I know the AL's aren't designed for HT however they do take up a lot of space and it would be hard to have both the AL's and another set of speakers for HT.~ 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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As much as I love real wood....these look awesome in blackThe first rule of Fight Club is you don't talk about Fight Club
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Sorry dorokusai, but I have heard good things about the new Sunfire ribbons. My friend told me that they are very clear and musical; he would buy them if he had the money. He said the only draw back is that they are smaller speakers, so the same draw backs that come from any smaller speakers, but no inherent flaws from them. Just what I have heard.
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I still have some CRM-2's for sale.Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner.
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Sorry dorokusai, but I have heard good things about the new Sunfire ribbons. My friend told me that they are very clear and musical; he would buy them if he had the money. He said the only draw back is that they are smaller speakers, so the same draw backs that come from any smaller speakers, but no inherent flaws from them. Just what I have heard.
I don't care for them at all and in usual Sunfire fashion, they're overpriced. Their firm market is electronics and I have no doubt it will stay that way.
That's not a direct comment on avguytx, just my opinion.....so nobody gets their thong in a ruffle.CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint. -
Mark I'm ruffled. One more opinion like that and I'll report your ****.
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I know where you live.CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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Jim tells me that he sold the Amazing Silvers. Did you get 'em?~ 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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Nope someone else nabbed them unfortunately. I'm still on the hunt.
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http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/analysisaudio2/omikron.html
This looks like fun . . . anyone had the pleasure?