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Post by Superman on Nov 22, 2005 15:55:39 GMT 7
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Post by hans adriane on Nov 23, 2005 17:07:45 GMT 7
supes,
Ayos sa plugging hehehehe.
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Post by Superman on Feb 2, 2006 23:28:23 GMT 7
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s2kov
Critical Listener
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Post by s2kov on Feb 20, 2006 14:11:48 GMT 7
mag RS1 ka na ba jen?
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Post by hans adriane on Feb 20, 2006 15:24:16 GMT 7
Andy,
mukhang di nya ata type yan.
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Post by Superman on Feb 20, 2006 20:27:15 GMT 7
ako na naman!!!
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Post by psychodreamer on Apr 21, 2006 15:26:16 GMT 7
After listening to those RS1s a couple of months ago, I've had sleepless nights thinking about it. And so, I couldn't resist it anymore and bought it yesterday. All I can say for now is that it's worth the wait and money. The problem now is that, I've heard the RS6 last night, but it's way out of the budget.
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Post by Superman on Apr 21, 2006 16:00:15 GMT 7
congrats! give it about 150-hours and you'll hear "more"... post your set-up please??
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Post by psychodreamer on Apr 24, 2006 14:42:50 GMT 7
Thanks! will do after I get the stands..
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Post by classicman on May 30, 2006 16:13:45 GMT 7
am currently using 4 pairs of bookshelf speakers: 1. B&W CDM1 SE2. B&W 602 s33. Tannoy DC-10004. Wharfedale Diamond 6R
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Post by sandawa on Jul 15, 2006 8:59:57 GMT 7
i had nothing to do last night when i realized i should pair my modified KEF Reference 101/2 to my high-current Arcam Alpha 6 whose rated power (RMS) goes twice to 100 watts per channel when used with 4-ohm speakers. in my collection, only the KEF 101/2 is rated 4 ohms. i A/B'd it with the Sony APM-33 which was hooked to the Arcam and realized the KEF was no match to the APM's sonic response. both pairs, btw, were sold at $800 when released in the US (the Sony APM in early '80s and the KEF in early '90s). the APM, however, is over twice KEF's size. what happened next was i decided to bring back the KEF to its original configuration - the co-axial/ UniQ design. that took roughly two hours. the result was okay, i like it better now (don't know if i'll change it again) but still a shade below the Sony APM in overall sonic performance. i thought the process itself and the design of the 101 would be interesting for some enthusiasts, especially those who own the KEF Reference series. so, here is the documentation, with note for each photo: 1.) the modified 101/2 with a Wharfedale Modus Vivendi tweeter mounted on top. i thought this would improve the sound and could approximate the response of newer KEFs with mounted tweeters. i now believe i was wrong. 2.) the 101/2's single speaker system was constructed modular: the magnet assembly (shown above) could be removed from the coil through three screws as well as the tweeter located at the middle of the assembly's hole fastened by a single screw. (i erred by not taking a photo of the cylindrical tweeter before assembling everything back) the crossover network has impressive filtering materials, every component is custom-made by KEF. no wonder KEF was the exclusive producer/supplier, as specified by BBC, for the drivers of the LS-3/5 licensed to Rogers, Harbeth and Spendor in the early years. 3.) shown is the 6.5-inch woofer's coil and cone without the magnet assembly and the middle tweeter unit. the box is also filled with three layers of first-class damping material. 4.) the restored 101/2 in its rosewood veneer splendor - the premium model for that series. it's worthwhile to note that the front panel is made of metal. the speaker's cover is magnetic, thus, it flies straight from your hands to its rightful place once you place it at least one inch from the front panel. 5.) the back of the unit with its impressive cover, which you remove to reach the system's innards. [
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Post by nicenslow1 on Sept 2, 2006 13:34:49 GMT 7
a. guys, di na ako makatulog kaiisip kung ano ang magandang entry-level na bookshelf speakers na pwede sa sansui na av receiver. newbie lang here eh.
b. since newbie and nagsisimula pa lang akosa ganito, concentrate muna ako sa audio, ano magandang set-up, a pair of bookshelf speakers, av receiver, cd player, ano pa? kailangan ko ba ng subwoofer and center speaker?
salamat sa magrereply, need your input mga masters.
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Post by sandawa on Sept 2, 2006 19:04:27 GMT 7
As far as I know, the true Sansui company that closed in late '90s, didn't produce any AV-type receiver. Amplifiers, yes - from AU-V7000 to AU-V9500. If what you have is new production AV receiver with the new Sansui logo, it was likely made by Chinese or Indian companies that bought the brand when the Japanese plant closed shop.
You have many options for inexpensive speakers -- China-made British brands are okay, Jap surplus speakers at the pier, vintage US speakers in Bangkal, and locally made new speaker systems such as those produced by Daiichi. The bottom line is to audition speakers that suit your budget. Choose which one sounds best to your ears. If possible, hook it to your AV receiver before buying.
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Post by nicenslow1 on Sept 3, 2006 15:23:05 GMT 7
sandawasalamat sa reply, yung sansui na av receiver is from china lang. ok na muna ako dito, newbie pa lang naman eh. upgrade na lang din ako if may pera na. regarding sa speaker, im planning a Wharfedale 9.1 or B&W DM303 or yung DM600 S3 or paradigm na monitor 5, ano ba yung maganda sa mga nabanggit kong speaker. if kaya ng budget ko is i will go sa B&W(nag-inquire na nga ako sa kanila eh) but kung hinid naman ill settle siguro sa wharfedale or paradigm. so if i have a pair of speaker, an av receiver, cd player pede na ba yun? or kailangan ko din ng amplifier and pre-amp?
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Post by sandawa on Sept 3, 2006 19:13:27 GMT 7
I don't know what others think, but this hobby is more on personal preferences. That means you shouldn't take others' opinions too seriously, instead let your ears decide. I have owned some models of those brands and they're all good, still I don't think I would qualify to say which one would be good for you and your receiver.
A receiver is an integrated amp with a tuner, and newer functions -- such as AV-related. So, all you need is a pair of speakers and if you already have a DVD player, you don't need a CD player in the meantime. If what you hear is okay to your ears, then be happy with it.
To paraphrase George Santayana: If in doubt, enjoy the interval.
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Post by nicenslow1 on Sept 3, 2006 21:09:55 GMT 7
sandawavery well said, thnx. do i really need the amplifier and that pre-amp thing?
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Post by Lordfoo on Sept 3, 2006 21:46:58 GMT 7
HI niceandslow, This is not not an advice... rather my preferences and opinions which may or may not be the same as yours: 1. amplifier Separates generally sound better than receivers. (Receivers already have the tuner, preamplifier, and power amplifier in one unit). But there are receivers that sound awesome. In general, the china made receivers that i have heard are not that great (my opinion) so i predict that sooner or later you'll upgrade your amplifier. There are also vintage receivers and the newer HT receivers. I myself have a Home theatre Yamaha RXV740 receiver (6 X 100 watts) and likewise vintage receivers from sansui and pioneer. You can even get a Quadrasonic Receiver like the Sansui 9001 which is an awesome machine.) What I am saying is that although you may be satisfied with your china made sansui receiver now... there's a strong possibility that you may upgrade to -- a) a classic or vintage receiver such as a sansui or pioneer receiver. (a sansui qrx9001 or a Pioneer SX1080 will be great machines) or b) upgrade to a Home theatre receiver like yamaha rxvxxx, denon, onkyo, Marantz, HK etc. (each of these modern receivers have their own loyal followers and advocates. Some are claimed to be good for HT, some for Audio and some good for both audio and HT.) c) or you may upgrade instead to separates - meaning different units for CDP, tuner, amplifier (which can be an integrated amp or a separate pre-amp, power amp combination). You probably don't need a power amp for the bookshelves that you have acquired. d.) i can't talk about tubes versus solid state. 2. Speakers. (Do you plan to get brand new speakers? Think a lot about getting 2nd hand speakers in good condition. You'd get a higher end speaker for the same amount of money). In all cases audition your speakers first and remember... your room condition will affect the performance of your speakers and you have to match them with your amplifiers. Its good to have the end in view. If you foresee going the HT way, you should buy speakers that will be great for a HT setup. Meaning, buy two front speakers now and buy the matching rears and centers later when you have the funds. (Note a 5.1 setup has a pair of fronts and a pair of rears and one center, a 6.1 have three pairs, front, rear and center. The .1 is for the sub which is not powered by the amplifer but has its own built in amplifer.) A HT setup is much better with a sub. DVD movies and audio plays great with a sub. Likewise you'll need later a center(s) and rears. It has been said that the best HT speakers should have the same speaker specs for rears, fronts and centers. I've read posts at audiokarma where audiophiles buy 3 pair of the same speaker for their HT setup. The only difficulty with this is that the center speaker are always better placed below or above the Television set. They need to be shielded or the magnets will affect your TV. Also rears are said to be better setup at slighly higher than ear level. I can't imagine putting large floorstanders higher than ear level). Also, my yamaha HT receiver sound best when i throw the lower bass into the subwoofer and let the fronts and mains just produce the mid bass and highs. This means that your main speakers need not have the large woofers for bass since the subs will provide our low bass. If you just want audio or music listening... then get a pair of great stereo speakers. Its been said that the speakers are the most important component of your audio setup but they need to match with your amplifier in terms of power. I am not familiar with your sansui receiver but you have to make sure they can drive the bw or wharfedale or paradigm monitor that you are eyeing. You probably don't need a sub in this case. However, there is a trend specially for computer users, to use small bookshelves to generate the mids and highs and connect powered subwoofer to generate the bass. I used to do this when I was into computer games and have low-powered amplifiers to drive bookshelves. Now i just go for a pair of speakers with large woofers and without subs. 3. Sources - Well you now have a tuner in your receiver and a DVD can also play audio. I myself, decided to upgrade later to a separate tuner and a separate CDP Player. Since this cost a lot if brand new, i went the surplus way buying my units at the pier. You will be amazed at the solid built of vintage Sony ES CDPs and tuners. Watch out if you are going to do karaoke singing...i've read that karaoke sources and amps can damage audiophile speakers. This is also true for those car audio bass shakers. Later, you'd probably want to go into vinyl... so better check out the phono capability of the amplifiers you will buy. Hmm and what about tapes? By this time, you're as crazy as Sir sandawa, southpeak, superman, and the other audioenthusiasts in this forum. And if you have a wife, you'd have driven her crazy with the equipment you have acquired ;D p.s. connectors, plugs and cables... uhhh! this is another story. If i've ruffled some feathers...the above are just my opinions..
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Post by nicenslow1 on Sept 4, 2006 1:22:51 GMT 7
Lordfoosalamat sa reply, very informative.
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Post by nicenslow1 on Sept 5, 2006 12:24:42 GMT 7
guys, itatanong ko lang kung good buys pa ba ang wharfedale 8.1 or i should go to the 9.1? sobrang mahal kasi yung b&w na speakers for a newbie like me eh. but yung customer support nila is excellent(or dahil ganun is potential buyer ako, hehehe!)
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Post by iceman90a on Sept 7, 2006 11:24:44 GMT 7
for music, the 9 series sounds better than the 8 series. for ht - a cheap 2nd hand diamond 8 is good enough
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