pablolie;189334 Wrote:
Thanks for posting your impressions - I am looking forward to mine!
Yes, please post. I hope my positive impression isn't affected by the
fact it's kind of novelty...
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Bob Bressler;189162 Wrote:
I agree on the main system and kitchen system, but I have the luxury of
having my office in my home. So for my 'office' system, it is
important to me that the music be somewhat engaging and definitely not
fatiguing. Sort of a junior main system.
This sums it up
adamslim;189155 Wrote:
I've seen people with decent office systems but I don't know many jobs
that allow you to really get into the music.
I'm trying to envision the cacophony that would result in a
cubicle-type office environment with competing office systems.
Madness!
It would be very
Ahem... I don't think it makes much sense to have a cool system in the
office unless he's a boss high enough to gave his own room.
What I meant in my original post was actually home office.
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I received the speakers yesterday night, and first thing I noticed is
build quality - considering I wasn't dealing with my $3K Revel
monitors, but rather with $350 supposedly toys - I was simply amazed.
I'm on business trip right now, so I didn't have my main system handy
for comparison - I had
I am using the Swan S200a's with my Squeezebox, in a secondary system.
Amazingly good speakers, and beautifully built too. I bought mine from
theaudioinsider.com for (of note, I ordered the piano black finish, but
got piano burgundy, which I actually like better).
When I bought them last May,
325xi...I think your impression pretty much matches mine...
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Mark Lanctot;189243 Wrote:
Usually it's the administrative assistants playing those brain-sucking,
mindless light rock radio stations (they always seem to be named EZ
Rock wherever I go) that play the same 10 songs over and over again.
You must be from Alberta, CA :)
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325xi;189251 Wrote:
I would say AE5 value is terrific, and would highly recommend them.
Hi,
I understand you are in Canada. Where did you get them from?
Thks,
K
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The sound stage will open up, bass will tighten and the imaging will
improve. DVD performance will also increase
slimkid;189305 Wrote:
Hi,
I understand you are in Canada. Where did you get them from?
Thks,
K
Here
http://www.csctoronto.com/store/index.php?manufacturers_id=194osCsid=284a98946f1db6c015cb8677a85a7ff3
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I'm wondering when modders show signs of life... I think IEC power cord
connector would be a great idea, huh?
== just kidding == just kidding == just kidding ==
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325xi;189251 Wrote:
I received the speakers yesterday night, and first thing I noticed is
build quality - considering I wasn't dealing with my $3K Revel
monitors, but rather with $350 supposedly toys - I was simply amazed.
I'm on business trip right now, so I didn't have my main system
PhilNYC;187890 Wrote:
I recently received a pair of these for eval (to decide whether I want
to become a dealer for them). Haven't had a chance to hook them up
yet, but I am eval'ing them on recommendation from an audiophile friend
of mine who bought a pair for his brother and really liked
Gosh, Audioengine is a strong trend now... When I looked deeper into
little systems I realized that I'll need as much my time to make the
right choices as I spent for my main system... and I don't have this
kind of resources now and don't expect it for next few months, so my
quest ended up with
325xi;189016 Wrote:
... so my quest ended up with ordering black Audioengine 5. Let's see if
it will do for the meanwhile.
At least you have 30 days to send them back if they don't live up to
your expectations.
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Kyle;189018 Wrote:
At least you have 30 days to send them back if they don't live up to
your expectations.
No, I don't. AE doesn't sell direct to Canada, so I limited by terms of
the local reseller.
But they said to be very good, so even if I won't like them in the
office - they're so
325xi;189020 Wrote:
No, I don't. AE doesn't sell direct to Canada, so I limited by terms of
the local reseller.
But they said to be very good, so even if I won't like them in the
office - they're so versatile I'm sure I'll find some other, less
critical application...
Oops. Sorry.
Kyle;189004 Wrote:
Phil, I'm curious to hear your opinion of the AE5's. Have you had a
chance to evaluate?
IMHO, they are very good for what they are...an inexpensive and
convenient way to get decent sound from your iPod. Compared to other
comparably-priced iPod- or computer-oriented
PhilNYC;189033 Wrote:
... but for casual listening, I'm impressed with what they are doing at
their price.
Hope this helps...
That's my impression, as well. I wouldn't expect them to compete with
anything that would be considered audiophile, but I think the offer
great value and
PhilNYC;189033 Wrote:
... but for casual listening, I'm impressed with what they are doing at
their price.
Hope this helps...
The only thing left is to find whether what they are doing at their
price is good enough for background listening while working, or I'm
better to add up a bit and
325xi;189054 Wrote:
The only thing left is to find whether what they are doing at their
price is good enough for background listening while working, or I'm
better to add up a bit and get some NAD with something like Monitor
Audio...
For true background listening in an office, I think they
At risk of taking the thread off topic (or, perhaps, deeply on-topic),
what do people really want from an office / bedroom / kitchen system?
For the office I use (FLACs on) my iPod with the rubbish supplied
headphones - most of the time I need to hear what is going on, and need
to hear the phone
I agree on the main system and kitchen system, but I have the luxury of
having my office in my home. So for my 'office' system, it is
important to me that the music be somewhat engaging and definitely not
fatiguing. Sort of a junior main system.
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Bob
Audio Note CDT-Two-Audio
My main home system... yeah, that's the shrine to the Gods of Music...
At work, I use headphones for anything music related. I have a
Panasonic RPC300 noise-canceling pair there that is great when it comes
to fulfilling its function of (a) isolating me from the world around me
(people have to be
My little home office system is NAD C325BEE, Epos ESL-3, SB3 (no DAC),
some kind of Rega flattish speaker wire. Enjoy it immensely!
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802 S3, Epos ELS3, NAD 325BEE, Spica TC-50, etc.
Did a little further digging,
Anybody heard these :
http://www.hhb.co.uk/hhb/uk/products/detail.asp?ID=1897
?
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There are a few small-footprint Class D integrateds like the Bel Canto
S300i which are pretty good.
In my small office system, I use a Squeezebox to drive a Zhaolu D2.0
DAC (from Hong Kong), then the Bel Canto Pre3/S300 to drive a pair of
Focus Audio FS-68SE.
(disclaimer: I'm a dealer for both
I currently run an SB3 into the Bel Canto S300i out to a pair of BW
705's in my home office setup and am very pleased with the quality of
sound. I must note that the office is fairly small and I did add some
acoustic panels in key spots to help.
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SB3 (Bolder
PhilNYC,
Are you running a sub in the system shown in the picture?
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Bel Canto e.One S300i
BW 705
Grado RA1, Grado SR225
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PhilNYC;187791 Wrote:
There are a few small-footprint Class D integrateds like the Bel Canto
S300i which are pretty good.
In my small office system, I use a Squeezebox to drive a Zhaolu D2.0
DAC (from Hong Kong), then the Bel Canto Pre3/S300 to drive a pair of
Focus Audio FS-68SE.
khedspeth;187802 Wrote:
PhilNYC,
Are you running a sub in the system shown in the picture?
No, I'm just running the two speakers...
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325xi;187814 Wrote:
Phil, thanks for advise. My major investments into audio are all in my
major system, so for the secondary one I'm afraid $2K just for an amp
is way beyond my budget. I also think that for $2K there are plenty of
class A/B integrated amps...
I agree that there are plenty
Any other ideas for good inexpensive amps and bookshelf speakers please?
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simaudio nova cdp simaudio moon i-5 revel performa m20 via
acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori
-planned additions:... deq2496 lavry da-10 ...-
PhilNYC;187824 Wrote:
I agree that there are plenty of class A/B integrated amps out there for
$2K, but I haven't seen one that is also a small footprint as you
specified as a requirement.
One small-footprint integrated amp I have seen that I like very much is
the Dussun DS99. Bonus is
325xi;187827 Wrote:
BTW, re Zhaolu - is it really better then built-in DAC in SB... I just
don't know if it worth the extra box and cables...
I was going to ask the same question. Are those new DACs like Zhaolu,
Citypulse e.t.c. so obviously better than SB3 DAC, that they are worth
I'm of the opinion that the Zhaolu and Citipulse DACs are a significant
improvement over the SB3's analog output, and are a bargain at their
price points...
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slimkid;187844 Wrote:
I was going to ask the same question. Are those new DACs like Zhaolu,
Citypulse e.t.c. so obviously better than SB3 DAC, that they are worth
money/extra box? (obviously better - difference can be ABXed and
described in words)
My Shek DAC is also a worthwhile
For exactly the same objective (small system for bedroom) I have ordered
the Audioengine 5 speakers that were repeatedly recommended in another
thread. I am very curious about the sound one can achieve with active
speakers these days, and beyond that I want to research an audiophile
system setup
are any of the active speakers using the icepower modules?
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Bel Canto e.One S300i
BW 705
Grado RA1, Grado SR225
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pablolie;187871 Wrote:
For exactly the same objective (small system for bedroom) I have ordered
the Audioengine 5 speakers that were repeatedly recommended in another
thread.
Good luck to you... But I'm having ss hard time to believe that
active speakers marketed as kewl iPod speakers
There are powered monitors made for every price point. Like any speaker,
they're all different. If you're in or near a large city you might be
able to find a pro audio shop that has a variety. If possible find
Genelecs' line of powered monitors, the JBL LSR series, and Blue Sky.
You may be
pablolie;187871 Wrote:
For exactly the same objective (small system for bedroom) I have ordered
the Audioengine 5 speakers that were repeatedly recommended in another
thread. I am very curious about the sound one can achieve with active
speakers these days, and beyond that I want to research
konut;187887 Wrote:
There are powered monitors made for every price point. Like any speaker,
they're all different. If you're in or near a large city you might be
able to find a pro audio shop that has a variety. If possible find
Genelecs' line of powered monitors, the JBL LSR series, and
OK, guys, what I want it classic system, with unpowered speakers. I want
to have flexibility of upgrading amp and speakers separately in the
future.
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Check out the Dussun DS99...
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325,
In my home office system I have SB3 analog to an Arcam A32 Integrated
and Monitor Audio Silver S6 speakers and I think it sounds pretty
sweet. I got the Arcam for $1200 used on Audiogon and the MA's were
demos from a local dealer for $750. I have had a lot of luck with used
equipment over
I'm thinking about building a secondary little SB3 based system for
office or bedroom. I want it to cost as little as possible, but not
less - it's got to keep audiophile-standard. :)
I see it as little DAC, integrated amp, and good cost effective
bookshelf speakers.
I'd appreciate an advise
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