Usher Audio Bookshelves & Center Channel

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited February 2009
    Remember the bookshelf loudspeakers are 8ohm nominal....not the scary 4ohm types.

    Also, don't be afraid about shipping costs as 65lbs for me to CA is $50/insured. Talk to me Goose...let's work something out folks.
    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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  • Norm Apter
    Norm Apter Posts: 1,036
    edited February 2009
    Doro, I'm not in position to buy these now, but I did want to ask a question for future reference.

    Would you put the Usher Audio bookshelves in basically the same league as the Totem Rainmakers you sold last summer. I've heard many good things about Totems -- how do these stack up against them?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited February 2009
    Norm Apter wrote: »
    Doro, I'm not in position to buy these now, but I did want to ask a question for future reference.

    Would you put the Usher Audio bookshelves in basically the same league as the Totem Rainmakers you sold last summer. I've heard many good things about Totems -- how do these stack up against them?

    Absolutely. The build quality, component choice and drivers are every bit as good. I'd say the Totems probably have a warmer midrange but place the Ushers as pretty neutral...neither is a bad thing. How much time you need? :)
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited February 2009
    The 7/10 Usher Audio X-718 has been SOLD but I still have pairs of 9/10 X-718 & X-719 bookshelf loudspeakers available in really nice, solid wood Oak finish.

    Let's talk, let's trade, let's talk about the import of workers for the factory I'm building in an undisclosed location in "Western Maryland".
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited February 2009
    If I had a need for someting in the HT...who knows.
    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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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,537
    edited February 2009
    If this wasn't the year of paying everything off, I'd be on those X-719's like a fat kid on a cupcake.

    Somebody needs to snatch those at that price.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited February 2009
    Fat kids don't last long here Steve....its harvest time for my woman suit.
    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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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,052
    edited February 2009
    hahahahaha......can't wait for everyone to get a hold of this guy!!! I call dibs on what he is selling.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited February 2009
    I want those 719`s so bad i caN TASTE IT !!!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited February 2009
    Well....I'm all ears Mr. Fuzzy Pants. They respond very nicely to tube changes. I was also noticing some soundstage goodies I hadn't expected when I really spent some time with the "new" setup. Take that with a grain of salt since I've been obsessed with headphones, wearing my I "heart" the Unibomber Tshirt and basically 100% intoxicated for over 2 years nonstop.
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited February 2009
    If anyone is local, saving me shipping any of these, email me and we'll get you setup with a great deal.
    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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  • Lp1977
    Lp1977 Posts: 1
    edited March 2009
    do you still have the 708 stands?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited March 2009
    Yes, they are collecting dust in the closet.

    mln@polkaudio.com
    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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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,537
    edited March 2009
    WOW, we are in a depression.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited March 2009
    I'm open to all offers. No Ricardo, I don't need any more naked pictures of you.
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited April 2009
    The bulk of these have finally moved out the door....man, the economy has really reared its ugly head. Anyone in need of some uber cool Cherry speaker stands?
    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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  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited April 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    The bulk of these have finally moved out the door....man, the economy has really reared its ugly head. Anyone in need of some uber cool Cherry speaker stands?

    I am!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited September 2009
    My X-719's are back on the block since I gotta make room for some other stuff. One of my favorite bookshelves to date.
    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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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited September 2009
    I want those 719's with the stands. I'll cook you dinner if you bring them over.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited September 2009
    We can meet in the middle for a get away weekend....just you and me Ricardo :)
    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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  • Montoya
    Montoya Posts: 506
    edited September 2009
    Pm sent
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited September 2009
    PM sent back via homing pigeon.
    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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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited September 2009
    Damn; was looking forward to a lust weekend. Traitor.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited September 2009
    The Usher X-718 have been sold to Montoya (Gabriel).

    It was great to talk with you on the phone :) Sorry for the mixup on the model number, my mistake. It's actually a better deal since they are newer and a current model. The angled baffle is to achieve time alignment and they do image better than the X-719.

    Next time Ricardo.
    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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  • Montoya
    Montoya Posts: 506
    edited September 2009
    After a friend let me demo a set of Tiny dancers I had to get a pair of Usher speakers I know they are not the same but all I ever hear is praise on this brand so couldn't resist.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited September 2009
    It has been one of my favorites for awhile. I've had the X-718, X-719, S-520, X-616 & Be-718. I'd love to get a pair of floorstanders at some point...if I can shake my love for Magnepan.

    Gabriel - I tossed in a Polk Audio goodie and something rare from way back in the days of Polk. Thanks for picking up the speakers.
    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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  • Montoya
    Montoya Posts: 506
    edited September 2009
    Awesome can't wait !
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited October 2009
    Just an update...I couldn't have asked for a better transaction with Montoya(Gabriel). We worked out some payments on the X-718 and later arrangements for the matching stands. He has been awesome from start to finish, even with my slowness in getting everything packed up and shipped...mainly because I was sick. He's rocking some world class sound now and perhaps he'll post some pics and comments about his new loudspeakers :)

    This is a solid Polkie and I hope he continues to hang out here....thanks Gabriel!
    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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  • Montoya
    Montoya Posts: 506
    edited October 2009
    Transaction was great 100% satisfied with everything again thanks for the awesome deal.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited December 2009
    I still have a BEAUTIFUL pair of solid Granite/Cherry loudspeaker stands available for local pickup. They were custom made and sold by Usher Audio but the top plate will accomodate any bookshelf loudspeaker (13x13).

    $175 (MSRP $500)

    This would be the last stand you ever purchase. They are very well made and make stands from Sanus look like toys. The pics are on the first page....I have them mounted with a pair of Usher X-719.

    Here's my original Flea Market thread for the stands as well...

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1158447&highlight=usher+audio#post1158447

    EDIT: I'm on my way to New Jersey this coming Sunday....if you want to do a meet and greet. How's that for delivery options? :D
    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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