My next speaker . . .

SolidSqual
SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
edited October 2008 in Speakers
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I want them bad.

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Do you think they made a good translation from the Alpha LS referenced in this thread? http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52003&page=2
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited October 2008
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,249
    edited October 2008
    You might want to hold off until the new Sunfire speakers [still under development] get launched. Bob has not had a speaker design like this since the Amazings and these will NOT be your typical speaker. The design is somewhat similar to what these are....but not quite.

    More information later.
    ~ 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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  • Hawkeye
    Hawkeye Posts: 1,313
    edited October 2008
    SS posted:

    As you may know, I own Emmy CS2s which are boxless. Love them to death. Best sound ever in my home. That being said, I want to try some even bigger boxless speakers. What made you choose ESL over something like Magnepan?

    Anybody else care to weigh in?

    What happened? Why the change to BIG boxes?

    Gordon
    2 Channel -
    Martin Logan Spire, 2 JL Audio F112 subs
    McIntosh C1000 Controller with Tube pre amp, 2 MC501 amplifiers, MD1K Transport & DAC, MR-88 Tuner
    WireWorld Eclipse 6.0 speaker wire and jumpers, Eclipse 5^2 Squared Balanced IC's. Silver Eclipse PCs (5)
    Symposium Rollerblocks 2+ (16)Black Diamond Racing Mk 3 pits (8)
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited October 2008
    Hawkeye wrote: »
    SS posted:

    As you may know, I own Emmy CS2s which are boxless. Love them to death. Best sound ever in my home. That being said, I want to try some even bigger boxless speakers. What made you choose ESL over something like Magnepan?

    Anybody else care to weigh in?

    What happened? Why the change to BIG boxes?

    Gordon

    I actually have Emmy CS2s as well. I never purchased a new pair of ESLs despite being compelled to do so after my last Martin Logan demo.

    Why go back to boxes?

    1. Who doesn't get turned on by a 200 lb plus speaker?
    2. I want a wall of sound with bass. Boxes make more bass . . . more easy.
    3. I like the furniture like look.
    4. tons of ribbons and drivers sounds like fun.
    5. I just want to try new things.
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited October 2008
    What are you waiting for?

    Do it!




    Nick
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited October 2008
    The CS2's are pretty stunning Hawkeye, what amplification did you chose for them? if you went with Wyred amps, you might want to move up to using matching Musical Fidelity, Plinius, etc amps.

    Or.......
    You could always move up to CS1's if you want to stay with Clayton Shaw's sound. though it will cost a pretty penny.
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  • Hawkeye
    Hawkeye Posts: 1,313
    edited October 2008
    I guess I screwed that post up. I don't own the CS2. I was repeating what SS said about about a month ago and I got it twisted to sound like I had the CS2.
    Gordon
    2 Channel -
    Martin Logan Spire, 2 JL Audio F112 subs
    McIntosh C1000 Controller with Tube pre amp, 2 MC501 amplifiers, MD1K Transport & DAC, MR-88 Tuner
    WireWorld Eclipse 6.0 speaker wire and jumpers, Eclipse 5^2 Squared Balanced IC's. Silver Eclipse PCs (5)
    Symposium Rollerblocks 2+ (16)Black Diamond Racing Mk 3 pits (8)
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  • BrettT1
    BrettT1 Posts: 560
    edited October 2008
    I looked at those and the LS9s a while back. They sure seem like they would sound awesome. Hope ya get them. :cool:
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  • SlowcarIX
    SlowcarIX Posts: 887
    edited October 2008
    you said CS2 3 weeks ago......

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72108
    my 7.(1x4) HT setup
    TV - Mitsubishi WD-65734
    AVP / Amp - Onkyo PR-SC885P / D-Sonic 2500-7
    Front - Emerald Physics CS2
    Center - JTR Triple 12LF
    Surround L/R / Back - Polk RTi4 / Polk FXi A4
    Sub - 4 X Hsu ULS15 playing nearfield
    DVD / CDP - Sony PS3/40GB / Sony SCD-XA9000ES
    Belkin PURE AV PF60 / UPS
    Buttkicker

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60612
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited October 2008
    SlowcarIX wrote: »
    you said CS2 3 weeks ago......

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72108

    PM Sent. Changed my mind . . .
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  • SlowcarIX
    SlowcarIX Posts: 887
    edited October 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    PM Sent. Changed my mind . . .

    :D

    i just want to hear the cs2 in stereo ASAP...watched ironman in mono :mad:

    patience/interest is wearing out...might get rid of it b4 i get to hear it!
    my 7.(1x4) HT setup
    TV - Mitsubishi WD-65734
    AVP / Amp - Onkyo PR-SC885P / D-Sonic 2500-7
    Front - Emerald Physics CS2
    Center - JTR Triple 12LF
    Surround L/R / Back - Polk RTi4 / Polk FXi A4
    Sub - 4 X Hsu ULS15 playing nearfield
    DVD / CDP - Sony PS3/40GB / Sony SCD-XA9000ES
    Belkin PURE AV PF60 / UPS
    Buttkicker

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60612
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited October 2008
    SlowcarIX wrote: »
    :D

    i just want to hear the cs2 in stereo ASAP...watched ironman in mono :mad:

    patience/interest is wearing out...might get rid of it b4 i get to hear it!

    I just called Walter on your behalf because you're pissing me off. :D He's calling Clayton to figure out WTF is going on. Hang on to those speakers!
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited October 2008
    Mike,
    How do you think the Emmy's would compare to Tyler's Linbrook Signature speakers?
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited October 2008
    Ern Dog wrote: »
    Mike,
    How do you think the Emmy's would compare to Tyler's Linbrook Signature speakers?

    Not, sure about everything else, but spec wise the Emmys go lower in the bass region. The boxless sound of the Emmys typically sounds more like live music.
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  • SlowcarIX
    SlowcarIX Posts: 887
    edited October 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    I just called Walter on your behalf because you're pissing me off. :D He's calling Clayton to figure out WTF is going on. Hang on to those speakers!

    hey thanks man!

    i should be getting a tracking # later today :)
    my 7.(1x4) HT setup
    TV - Mitsubishi WD-65734
    AVP / Amp - Onkyo PR-SC885P / D-Sonic 2500-7
    Front - Emerald Physics CS2
    Center - JTR Triple 12LF
    Surround L/R / Back - Polk RTi4 / Polk FXi A4
    Sub - 4 X Hsu ULS15 playing nearfield
    DVD / CDP - Sony PS3/40GB / Sony SCD-XA9000ES
    Belkin PURE AV PF60 / UPS
    Buttkicker

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60612
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