Your Loudspeaker history...
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PhilDick
pfm Member
Leak Sandwich. Can’t remember
JR 150's. Quite good round metal things
Linn Kan’s. Use to regularly bottom out the cones!
Linn Sara’s. I blame these for my 15 year absence from Hifi
Monitor Audio BR6. Lots of bass, mmm
It's interesting how often the Kans come up. Why did we all own a speaker that had no real bass?
JR 150's. Quite good round metal things
Linn Kan’s. Use to regularly bottom out the cones!
Linn Sara’s. I blame these for my 15 year absence from Hifi
Monitor Audio BR6. Lots of bass, mmm
It's interesting how often the Kans come up. Why did we all own a speaker that had no real bass?
KeithL
pfm Member
Cheap clones of Wharfedale Lintons - 1 year
Monitor Audio MA5 - 10 years
Videotron Minimax2 - during college years
Quad ESL 57 - 1 year
Yamaha N100 - 2 years
B&W Solid - Main for about 1 year and now in storage
Acoustic Energy 100 - Main for about 1 year and now on AV duties
ProAc Tablette 2000 - 6 years
B&W 805s - 1½ years
Naim Allae & Nsub - current
Monitor Audio MA5 - 10 years
Videotron Minimax2 - during college years
Quad ESL 57 - 1 year
Yamaha N100 - 2 years
B&W Solid - Main for about 1 year and now in storage
Acoustic Energy 100 - Main for about 1 year and now on AV duties
ProAc Tablette 2000 - 6 years
B&W 805s - 1½ years
Naim Allae & Nsub - current
hoiho
A small mind in the North
I don't think so, but I can't actually recall - I got rid of them about 10 years ago. They had white (bextrene?) bass & mid drivers, and unusual flat, rectangular, foam-covered, treble drivers. The treble was the best thing about them (or at least, better than the metal domes that were common elesewhere). They did suffer from the slow bass (although lots of it!) common to many Wharfedale/Leak boxes.
topa
Sans CDPs
I finally, finally got hold of a pair of IBL Mk IIs yesterday, but found them to be a little disappointing. The treble is nice&clear, but even my Kan IIs have more weight and bass to them!!?? Will I be stuck on Kans for ever?
Next up for a try: SBLs. Although I fear they won't cure either. Any opinions?
Next up for a try: SBLs. Although I fear they won't cure either. Any opinions?
rbrown
I think therefore I think I am
Hoiho,
No I don't think they were E series either from your description. As I remember E series were huge and stuffed with loads of drivers, visible through a black metal mesh, all wrapped up in an eyecatching "real style" black ash vinylette veneered cabinet. They also had knobs for adjusting driver output levels.
I was immensely impressed at the age of 12 I guess, despite never hearing them. Apparently though they were harsh enough to strip paint.
They don't make 'em like that anymore.
Cheers,
Rich
No I don't think they were E series either from your description. As I remember E series were huge and stuffed with loads of drivers, visible through a black metal mesh, all wrapped up in an eyecatching "real style" black ash vinylette veneered cabinet. They also had knobs for adjusting driver output levels.
I was immensely impressed at the age of 12 I guess, despite never hearing them. Apparently though they were harsh enough to strip paint.
They don't make 'em like that anymore.
Cheers,
Rich
2 many boxes
pfm Member
Tobi,
Have a look at Garyi's SBL set up guide on the Reference part of this site. They don't do slamming bass, kick drums don't really kick, but you will hear every bass note and precisely when it started and when it stopped, which is a lot more than you can say for most speakers you can buy for £450. The mid-range is to die for - liquid, clear, dynamic.
From the very beginning:
Wharfedale Denton XP2s
we all start somewhere I guessMission 700s - got a bit wearing after a while
KEF Coda 3s - great all rounder
Linn Index 1
Linn Index 2 - very under rated speaker IMHO
Linn Keilidhs
KEF Cresta 1
Linn Kan mk1 - absolutely no bass whatsoever
Naim SBLs
morksbeanbag
Kaizen
Wharfedale Linton 3XP - the midrange surrounds began to sag and cause the voice coil to buzz.
Mordaunt Short MS 25i -still got the mint cabinets/crossovers in the loft. I quite like these speakers.
Yamaha NS-300-Hugely powerful but useless with music.
B&W DM602 S3 on Atcama SL400's - The John Major of loudspeakers, they managed to make the bonzo dog doo-dah band sound boring.
Yamaha NS-1000M - my best so far though I was very impressed with a pair of RMS Revelation 1's I heard last week.
Mordaunt Short MS 25i -still got the mint cabinets/crossovers in the loft. I quite like these speakers.
Yamaha NS-300-Hugely powerful but useless with music.
B&W DM602 S3 on Atcama SL400's - The John Major of loudspeakers, they managed to make the bonzo dog doo-dah band sound boring.
Yamaha NS-1000M - my best so far though I was very impressed with a pair of RMS Revelation 1's I heard last week.
1. Mission something (NZ 1985 or so) - had the drivers reversed with cream facings - gave them to mother-in-law
2. Lambert something (NZ brand) - mid size floorstanders - sold them to get to UK
3. Cyrus 780 - Richer Sounds - not bad, can't remember what happened to them, but wish I had kept them
4. Acoustic Energy AE109 - still got them boxed in the cupboard - are they any good???
5. Jamo Cornet something - second hand from a Exchange & Mart store, Melbourne Australia - limited but did a good temporary job - still trying to give them away
6. B&W DM303 - got 'em for £40 off eBay - sound OK - still using them as I have no money to upgarde
2. Lambert something (NZ brand) - mid size floorstanders - sold them to get to UK
3. Cyrus 780 - Richer Sounds - not bad, can't remember what happened to them, but wish I had kept them
4. Acoustic Energy AE109 - still got them boxed in the cupboard - are they any good???
5. Jamo Cornet something - second hand from a Exchange & Mart store, Melbourne Australia - limited but did a good temporary job - still trying to give them away
6. B&W DM303 - got 'em for £40 off eBay - sound OK - still using them as I have no money to upgarde
Mission 716s
Lovely bookshelf speaker, couldn't moan especially at the age of twelve, really gave them a good thumping and are still used in a third system
Paradigm Monitor 7s
Not the best sounding speaker, but a huge improvement in the bass stakes, again only at the age of 14 felt that I had the worlds best speakers.
B & W CDM1
Now 16 I felt this was a Fantastic speaker, although I felt that the treble was not as exquisite as the Mission above, possibly being down to a metal dome tweeter, something I discovered to be the vain in my life, just far far to tinny.
Rega ELA mk1s ripe old age of 22 by now
Trully fantastic natural sound across the entire range. This pair are not original, they have a new version of the bass driver which is found on the current ELA. Some lack in the bass regions, but my next speaker will explain
Rega ELA mk1s aged 26 now (one of the first three pairs built by Roy Gandhi and Derek Frost)
Fully original with all drivers in excellent condition. Thought my first pair were good, but lacked bass, this pair on the other hand are even more amazing, they are producing amounts of bass that seem absolutely out of this world for such a small driver. Derek actually sold them to me a couple of months ago and had told me, thet they were origianlly running through some huge home made monoblocks rated at 365 wpc. These speakers simply, have given me hours and hours of enjoyment as should all good hifi. They are connected to a full exposure system, whcih seems to suit them perfectally.
Currently trying a pair of Cain & Cain Abby speakers on the second system, again a full exposure system. Wonderful on stringed instruments.
Lovely bookshelf speaker, couldn't moan especially at the age of twelve, really gave them a good thumping and are still used in a third system
Paradigm Monitor 7s
Not the best sounding speaker, but a huge improvement in the bass stakes, again only at the age of 14 felt that I had the worlds best speakers.
B & W CDM1
Now 16 I felt this was a Fantastic speaker, although I felt that the treble was not as exquisite as the Mission above, possibly being down to a metal dome tweeter, something I discovered to be the vain in my life, just far far to tinny.
Rega ELA mk1s ripe old age of 22 by now
Trully fantastic natural sound across the entire range. This pair are not original, they have a new version of the bass driver which is found on the current ELA. Some lack in the bass regions, but my next speaker will explain
Rega ELA mk1s aged 26 now (one of the first three pairs built by Roy Gandhi and Derek Frost)
Fully original with all drivers in excellent condition. Thought my first pair were good, but lacked bass, this pair on the other hand are even more amazing, they are producing amounts of bass that seem absolutely out of this world for such a small driver. Derek actually sold them to me a couple of months ago and had told me, thet they were origianlly running through some huge home made monoblocks rated at 365 wpc. These speakers simply, have given me hours and hours of enjoyment as should all good hifi. They are connected to a full exposure system, whcih seems to suit them perfectally.
Currently trying a pair of Cain & Cain Abby speakers on the second system, again a full exposure system. Wonderful on stringed instruments.
technobear
Ursine Audiophile
Realistic (DIY c. 1976)
KEF/Peerless (DIY c. 1977)
Realistic (DIY c. 1978)
KEF/Peerless (DIY c. 1979)
Realistic X100 (1980)
Wharfedale Diamond II (1985)
Realistic Mach 2 (1988)
B&W DM600 (1992)
TDL RTL3 (1995)
Mission 731i (1997)
Mission 773e (1999)
Castle Conway 3 (2003)
Dynaudio Contour 1.1 (2005)
Wilson Benesch Arc (2006)
Triangle Celius (2006)
Zu Druid MkIV (2008)
KEF/Peerless (DIY c. 1977)
Realistic (DIY c. 1978)
KEF/Peerless (DIY c. 1979)
Realistic X100 (1980)
Wharfedale Diamond II (1985)
Realistic Mach 2 (1988)
B&W DM600 (1992)
TDL RTL3 (1995)
Mission 731i (1997)
Mission 773e (1999)
Castle Conway 3 (2003)
Dynaudio Contour 1.1 (2005)
Wilson Benesch Arc (2006)
Triangle Celius (2006)
Zu Druid MkIV (2008)
manicatel
pfm Member
Heybrook HB1's --My starter system, kept for about 3 years
Gale 301's--Loved em, a really under-rated speaker
SBL's--Had them for about 10+ years, couldn't find anything affordable & better until.....
Totem Forests.--- Superb. They need a bloomin good amp with lots of bass control & I can't see me changing them unless I somehow get a bigger house & bigger music room, in which case, Totem Winds will be #1 on the Audition list.
Matt.
Gale 301's--Loved em, a really under-rated speaker
SBL's--Had them for about 10+ years, couldn't find anything affordable & better until.....
Totem Forests.--- Superb. They need a bloomin good amp with lots of bass control & I can't see me changing them unless I somehow get a bigger house & bigger music room, in which case, Totem Winds will be #1 on the Audition list.
Matt.
pure sound
Trade: manufacturer/distributor
Pioneer Bookshelfs (454?)
Yorkshire HiFi 1/3
Gale 401
Snell J/II
Lowther Audiovector Auditorium
Snell K
Vitavox Oracle
Yorkshire HiFi 1/3
Gale 401
Snell J/II
Lowther Audiovector Auditorium
Snell K
Vitavox Oracle
Lee Bunker
Member for Cheltenham
Mission Model 70 Didn't everyone have a pair of these?
Heybrook HB1 IMHO - Terrible!
Linn Index-II Not as bad as some say!
Linn Keilidh Gutsy little floorstanders!
Linn Kabers Better, but somehow less enjoyable...
Tannoy Saturn S8 Great Bass, sod all else!
ProAc Super Tablette (still have in kitchen)
ProAc Response 2S Smooth but rather boring.
DIY Wilmslow Audio Vogue Stonking bass, lacked refinement
DIY ProAc Clone 2.5's Nearly as good as...
ProAc Response 2.5 Fine, if given room to breathe.
ProAc Super Tower Mk-II (My favorite Scanspeak ProAc! -
ProAc Response 3 A Real dissapointment - Stark & Sterile.
ProAc Response 3.5 Better than the 3's, but still not as easy to live with as the Super Towers.
ProAc Super Tower Mk-II Keeping these - Stopped looking for speakers
Heybrook HB1 IMHO - Terrible!
Linn Index-II Not as bad as some say!
Linn Keilidh Gutsy little floorstanders!
Linn Kabers Better, but somehow less enjoyable...
Tannoy Saturn S8 Great Bass, sod all else!
ProAc Super Tablette (still have in kitchen)
ProAc Response 2S Smooth but rather boring.
DIY Wilmslow Audio Vogue Stonking bass, lacked refinement
DIY ProAc Clone 2.5's Nearly as good as...
ProAc Response 2.5 Fine, if given room to breathe.
ProAc Super Tower Mk-II (My favorite Scanspeak ProAc! -
ProAc Response 3 A Real dissapointment - Stark & Sterile.
ProAc Response 3.5 Better than the 3's, but still not as easy to live with as the Super Towers.
ProAc Super Tower Mk-II Keeping these - Stopped looking for speakers
James Evans
Bedroom Bodger
Wharfedale Diamond 3 (about 5 years - still in loft)
Celestion 5 (about 15 years, now with a mate)
Celestion F30 (about 5 years, sold on)
Acoustic Energy Aesprit 300 (currently in lounge)
pmc db1 (in office/listening room)
Celestion 5 (about 15 years, now with a mate)
Celestion F30 (about 5 years, sold on)
Acoustic Energy Aesprit 300 (currently in lounge)
pmc db1 (in office/listening room)
Tigerjones
Bagpuss
I think I have a problem with speakers, I am just about to buy my 5th pair this year and it is only June. My lady, Ms Fox can't understand this, thinking about it neither can I. I need help.
1. DIY kit (c. 1975)
2. Spendor BC1s (1977)
3. Linn Kans Mk1 (1981ish)
4. Linn Kans Mk2 (1985ish)
5. Saras (1987?)
6. Bariks (1989)
7. Rega Kytes (1998)
8. Royd RR1s (2002-present)
Tried the Druids recently. Fantastic speakers but just couldn't get them to work properly in my room. Annoying resonance at about 90Hz & 180Hz. Very dissappointing. Tempted to move house just to try them again.