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Lol... Thing is, a) I wouldn't dream of spending that amount of money on pair of speakers (save perhaps some vintage JBL Hartsfields), b) I'm not a fan of how most modern speakers are voiced, and c) I hate how they look!
Now, that's not to say, sonically, that the Blades could be the exception to that rule, and I'd happily say so if that were the case after I'd heard them, but I wouldn't hold your breath, as for me, they don't tick any of the right boxes.
Marco.
I might spend £25k (or perhaps more) on importing these babies from Kenrick Sound in Japan, if we ever move to a bigger house. Check out the video, from delivering to unpacking, to listening them. It's rather enlightening:
When you listen to speakers like that in real life, or those of a similar ilk, through a system that does them justice, and how they reproduce music, it hits you right between the eyes (or rather ears) just what's wrong with the vast majority of today's designs.
Marco.
I am with you on looks but sound is fabulous. I would not be able to buy a pair unless I sold my car and a kidney!:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
in that pic they look to be open baffle
Well for you yes, but the jury's out on that for me, until (or if) I hear them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo
I think for you to really 'get' where I'm coming from, you'll have to visit and hear my Lockwoods, which are voiced similarly to the Hartsfields, and other top quality speakers from the 50s and 60s.
They have a rather addictive way of making music (and richness of tone), all of their own, which no modern loudspeakers, despite what they're no doubt good, or even better at, than the best vintage varieties, can replicate.
Did you watch the video of the Hartsfields?
Marco.
Marco, I suggested the earlier L300 and pro derivatives and blue-fronted 1980's descendants to you ages ago. They won't look as 'different' or as 'exclusive' as Hartfields (loads on the net as to the correct driver configuration (specific units to give best performance) to use for best results), but won't cost so much...
Anyway, it's high time those old wardrobes of yours went to another owner - Tannoys are so common these days ;)
Hi Dave,
I can't recall the speakers you're referring to. Got a link?:)Quote:
Originally Posted by DSJR
Ha - indeed. I'm also rather guilty of hanging onto stuff for too long, because I'm happy with it, and just listening to music. I should really try harder to be a 'proper' hi-fi enthusiast!;)Quote:
Anyway, it's high time those old wardrobes of yours went to another owner - Tannoys are so common these days...
Marco.
Even a drive unit is a baffle. That'll leave a few baffled! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by RothwellAudio
I have recently compared my set-up of my main speakers employing 6" drivers and 2 subs with 15" drivers, with my brothers 'dj' set up which use's 2 Peavey 12" drivers! Now quality aside ( my set up has far more finesse ) his system definitely had more slam and scale. When it came to outright bass slam and scale, mine easily came out on top. So i'm thinking that 'slam and scale' is more a mid-range thing as well as just outright bass! The hit of a snare drum for instance was more visceral on the Peavey speakers.
Then i thought, his system can go much louder than mine,so is the 'slam and scale' thing due to how loud a system can go as well??
Bang on. With both points!Quote:
Originally Posted by kininigin