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Post by hans adriane on Jul 3, 2005 21:02:06 GMT 7
 9.6 is BIG.... BIG in soundstage you'll notice the presentation is huge with the feeling of front row seat in a jazz concert the separation hay..you'll also hear the highs and mids that provide a sense of openness and airy feeling. BIG in imaging considering its huge size this will impress you with it good definition, imaging that i thought mini monitor that are good for even with its 8" woofer trancient response is very good from rock, new wave to jazz sisiw play some drum track it will take your breath away. BIG in VOCALS Love the sweet sweet mids tried male to female and the result is DA BEST maybe due to its separate midrange driver.  btw gears used: preamp - Consonance Basie preamp amp - AMx tube amp TT - GR-1 with Rega Bias cart/stylus |
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Post by Superman on Jul 4, 2005 6:51:34 GMT 7
thanks for the review, hans!...seems like this is indeed a good buy (or should i say a must buy)...what's the price range? does it really possess musicality "very near" the triangles? thanks again for the review!
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Post by hans adriane on Jul 4, 2005 7:32:30 GMT 7
thanks for the review, hans!...seems like this is indeed a good buy (or should i say a must buy)...what's the price range? does it really possess musicality "very near" the triangles? thanks again for the review! Superman, Around 17k ata pre.. as for triangle was not able to side by side it with 9.6.  |
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Post by jetok on Jul 4, 2005 9:30:29 GMT 7
impression ko:
out of the box, thin and dull yung base, neutral and mids, and the highs were smooth pero kulang sa sparkle.
after 3 hours of moderate volume level hooked up to a tuner, it started showing its potential. extended at transparent na yung highs pero smooth pa rin, never harsh or sibilant. yung vocals sa holy cole trio was handled with ease and composure, same with linda rondstant's what's new and sinatra's summerwind.
yung mids natural na natural walang coloration, i believe ito ang strength ng 9.6 considering it's size. imaging is excellent engaging ang vocals, guitars, and piano. big soundstage. we tried different genre of music like vivaldi's four seasons, led zep's moby thingy, carol kidd's i thought about you, carl tjadr's guachi guaro, steely dan's gaucho, new order's blt, etc and the presentation was very good.
the base took longer to settle in, it's fast, punchy, and analytical but delivery is inconsistent. not bloomy or as forceful as i hope to be considering the size. maybe kailangan pa ng break in matigas pa yung woofer at kailangan medyo crank up the volume para lumabas yung magandang base.
for me this is value for money, maganda na design (similar to wharf's evo series), solid build quality, imposing appearance (huge), though it's not perfect but it performed with flying colors. exceptional yung naturalness ng mids and give the base a little more time to realize its full potential and you will have a speaker that is hard to beat at this price range.
looking forward to owning one.
roger ikaw naman mag review para malaman namin impression mo. ;D
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Post by slayer on Jul 4, 2005 9:41:09 GMT 7
My only grip with this babies out of the box is the low section... stiff, punchy, inconsistent and indynamic. This is a normal characteristic of a wharfedale drivers (6 mos break-in again?). Give this babies time to relax and flex is muscles and you'll surely be treated with great music for years. I wanted to own one but this GIANTS won't fit my room.  |
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Post by hans adriane on Jul 4, 2005 9:44:22 GMT 7
slayer,
Very big indeed nagmukhang bulilit yun B4 ni Jetok hehehehe
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Post by hans adriane on Jul 4, 2005 9:44:53 GMT 7
Jetok,
Bili na para ma session this Saturday ulit..
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Post by jetok on Jul 4, 2005 9:48:05 GMT 7
Jetok, Bili na para ma session this Saturday ulit.. meron pa ko hinihintay na marinig. ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by jetok on Jul 4, 2005 9:50:40 GMT 7
slayer, Very big indeed nagmukhang bulilit yun B4 ni Jetok hehehehe nagmukhang unano nga pero big sound. small but terrible. ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by hans adriane on Jul 4, 2005 9:57:48 GMT 7
Jetok,
Senyor defensive ka ha...
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Post by wanderlust on Jul 4, 2005 10:09:21 GMT 7
promising to mga sir.... however baka d rin kasya sa space ko. hehehe.
btw, good reviews mga sir. very enticing....
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Post by Superman on Jul 4, 2005 10:37:15 GMT 7
thanks hans!
just got off the phone talking to jetok...indeed, these speakers are highly-recommended...quite excited to listen to it...paired with a 6550/KT-88 tube amp, maybe lalabas yung madiin na bass...thanks jetok!
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Post by akyatbundok on Jul 4, 2005 13:30:02 GMT 7
ako naman? my opinion only:
- box dimensions are nicely proportioned, the size just right for me in jetok's room
- i like the cherry finish (we tested beech); rosewood looks dull, unlike Pacific Evo's bright & reddish rosewood
- tweeter/s are higher than ear-level; sometimes it sounds like the musicians are on a lifesize stage
- primary strength is in the wonderfully detailed mids: voice, sax, piano are very natural.... i like female vocals on Diamonds & AE more than MS, B&W or Usher
- composure in dynamic / complex passages; maintains good separation of singers & instruments
- it rocks! .....must listen to Pink Floyd's The Wall wowowowow
- bass is fast & tuneful, but sometimes a little stiff (out of the box?)...... most of the time bass was impressive
- sound has big lifesize scale; plenty of headroom to spare
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Post by hans adriane on Jul 4, 2005 16:23:07 GMT 7
thanks hans! just got off the phone talking to jetok...indeed, these speakers are highly-recommended...quite excited to listen to it...paired with a 6550/KT-88 tube amp, maybe lalabas yung madiin na bass...thanks jetok! Lalabas yan after break in.. ;D |
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Post by hans adriane on Jul 4, 2005 16:23:49 GMT 7
promising to mga sir.... however baka d rin kasya sa space ko. hehehe. btw, good reviews mga sir. very enticing.... Nagmukhang little brother yun B4  |
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Post by hans adriane on Jul 4, 2005 16:48:37 GMT 7
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Post by wanderlust on Jul 5, 2005 11:41:52 GMT 7
sa picture pa lang.... yummy na! cant wait to hear it perform.
nice review btw chief akyat... convincing.
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Post by punk kid on Jul 6, 2005 11:35:35 GMT 7
sarap marinig itong BIG MAMA na'to  based on your initial impressions, very promising talaga toits! hope to hear it this sat |
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Post by hans adriane on Jul 13, 2005 16:02:18 GMT 7
PUnk_kid,
Mukhang masama din tama mo sa 9.6??
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Post by hans adriane on Jul 13, 2005 16:05:38 GMT 7
thanks hans! just got off the phone talking to jetok...indeed, these speakers are highly-recommended...quite excited to listen to it...paired with a 6550/KT-88 tube amp, maybe lalabas yung madiin na bass...thanks jetok! Superman, Any update naguwi ka na ba ng 9.6?? ;D |
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based on your initial impressions, very promising talaga toits! hope to hear it this sat