I've always felt the Arc was Dick's weakest model and never really warmed to it
I'm using Obs with Dynavector amps, I'm having good results running my Linn Akurate DS straight into the HX75 using the new digital volume control on the DS. I fancy trying a Linn Klimax twin sometime but can't really imagine not having the Shahinians.
Previous speakers have been Royd Edens, Linn Keilidh, Linn Ninka, Naim Credo and Shahinian Compasses.
Chris
Hi Butcus you really ought to listen to the Obelisk 2. A big improvement. I think most if not all who have auditioned them in their system have upgraded.
Cheers,
DV
I dont like to hear that...
in what way are they actually better then the last model?
cheers
Hi Butcus you really ought to listen to the Obelisk 2. A big improvement. I think most if not all who have auditioned them in their system have upgraded.
Cheers,
DV
Anyone have heard Chord amp with Shahinian?
I dont like to hear that...
in what way are they actually better then the last model?
cheers
I'm presently using the Threshold T 200 on the Obelisks.....
I recently did the change from 1 to 2's
The change is not small.. in fact they are almost a different speaker and take some getting used to and adjusting if you are used to obs 1.
To summarise though:
1. a lot more open and transparent, usual cliche of lifting off several blankets applies
2. instruments sound more real (esp. the treble)
3. top end has been vastly improved and is sweeter and more extended, more airy and more real
4. the 2's are a tad brighter and livelier and possibly a bit faster, almost like adding a drop of SBL quality to the Obs 1
5. the slightly boxed in/velvety nature of the lower mids on the obs1 is now gone and the obs2 disappear more
overall, they are just more involving and bring you a lot closer to the music
I cant see me ever replacing mine and if I ever did, it would have to be a fuss free speaker that's on casters and can be wheeled around with the slightest hand gesture .... no, I don't think it'll ever happen.
Thanks!
That sounds very interesting. Just got my HX1.2 hooked up so I guess I will have to wait a bit for the next upgrade....
but on the other hand, I saved a lot of money going for the HX1.2 instead of the new HX100
Do you know the retail price for the obs2 and how long is the delivery time on them?
cheers!