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Thread: Polk R50 vs Athena AS-F1.2 |
    
Bronze Member Username: Raks
Post Number: 13
Registered: Aug-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 08, 2005 - 08:06 pm: |
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Hi,
Can you please let me know your opinion about which one of these are better speakers for Home Theater and Music. I listen to them 50:50. The speakers will be driven by either Marantz SR-5500 (or) HK AVR 635.
Polk R50 - $70/each
Athena AS-F1.2 - $115/each
I will be going with 4 floor standers with either speaker choice. Please let me know your valuable suggestions.
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Gold Member Username: Edster922
Abubala,
Ababala
The Occupation
Post Number: 1474
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 08, 2005 - 09:07 pm: |
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Athenas, by a long shot.
The AS-F2s are even better but they are usually $400/pair. |
Silver Member Username: Twebbz
Ann Arbor,
Michigan
USA
Post Number: 221
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - 09:39 am: |
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Where are you considering getting the Athenas from? |
Silver Member Username: Touche6784
USA
Post Number: 571
Registered: Nov-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - 11:32 am: |
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you are doing those recievers some serious injustice. |
Gold Member Username: Petergalbraith
Rimouski,
Quebec
Canada
Post Number: 1168
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - 01:14 pm: |
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That is a strange ratio of receiver cost to speaker cost to me as well. I spend way more on speakers than on the receiver... |
Silver Member Username: Touche6784
USA
Post Number: 574
Registered: Nov-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - 02:20 pm: |
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whats even wierder is how much obsseion he put to choosing his reciever. he even had the marantz sr 8400 in his list. imagine that beast hooked up to best buy crap. might as well go to radioshack and pick up a pair of RCAs. |
Silver Member Username: Twebbz
Ann Arbor,
Michigan
USA
Post Number: 222
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - 09:31 pm: |
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The Athenas would be the ones to go with. I don't think you can get them for the price you say and still buy from an authorized dealer. Beware of www.bestpriceaudiovideo.com. They won't let you return them if you don't like them or even if they are defective. www.audioadvisor.com has them for $179 each, I think. They are not available at BEST BUY.
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Bronze Member Username: Raks
Post Number: 15
Registered: Aug-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 12:02 am: |
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Rick,
To answer your question....Amazon.com had a deal on AS-F1.2 for the last two days for $115/each and I am assuming Amazon.com might be an authorized dealer. Unfortunately the deal already expired.
Raks |
Bronze Member Username: Raks
Post Number: 16
Registered: Aug-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 12:10 am: |
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Peter & Christopher,
Thanks for letting me know your honest opinion. It may sound strange ...But I totally agree with your opinion. I am doing in-justice to those recievers. But I will explain my position.
I am into research of home theater stuff for quiet a few years, but I always wanted to set up a dream system once I move to my own HOUSE. Since I stay in an Apt at this point of time, I intially started my shopping thinking of going with a HTIB like Onkyo 760B as my budget was tight. Then I came across BBS posts that said you can do much better for the same budget + $200 with separate speakers and recievers. So I thought of giving it a shot rather than a HTIB.
The moment I saw the deal of $70/ea for a Polk R50 I bought 4 of them. Now I am trying to find a reciever to set up this system. That completes my long drawn search of an entry level Home Theater / Stereo system. |
Bronze Member Username: Raks
Post Number: 17
Registered: Aug-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 12:16 am: |
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All,
I need a favour from you.
Can you please suggest a few affordable Speakers for Marantz SR-5500 / HK AVR 635 recievers ? My Budget for 5 speakers ( 2 front, 2 rear, 1 center ) is $800. I will take care of the Sub Woofer separately. I like Warm Music and my usage is 50:50 Home theater and Stereo.
I still have 1 more week to return my un-opened Polk R50s. I will highly appreciate your opinion and suggestions.
Thanks
Raks |
Bronze Member Username: Raks
Post Number: 18
Registered: Aug-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 03:17 pm: |
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Can anyone help me in this quest please ?
Raks |
Silver Member Username: Danman
QUEBEC
CANADA
Post Number: 466
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 03:22 pm: |
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Wharfedale Diamond 9 series. |
Silver Member Username: T_bomb25
Dayton,
Ohio
United States
Post Number: 617
Registered: Jun-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 04:08 pm: |
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First of all RG dont open the Polks and return them.First of all since you listen to %50 I am gonna try and point you to the more musical direction I would not worry about the 2 rears right now you can get them later,and work on your fronts and your center channel.Danmans suggestions are some of the best out there for the price,but im gonna give you a few options just in case.Check out the Epos Els seies,Totem Dreamcatchers,Psb image seies,Paradigm performance series you may be able to get all the pieces with them,the Ifinity Primis series the same way,I went and heard them because of a couple of reviews and they were quite impressive for the money,and they were running a deal in Crutchfield on the Ifinities last month you can check and see if they still are,but you can go hear them at Circuit City and if you talk to a manager you can get a good deal,just do a little wheeling and dealing.So check out these options and get back to us if you have any more questions. |
Bronze Member Username: Raks
Post Number: 21
Registered: Aug-05
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| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 08:50 am: |
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Danman & Tawaun,
Can you please suggest which version of Diamonds I need to check out and what is the best price you heard for them till now. I appreciate your help
Raks |
Silver Member Username: T_bomb25
Dayton,
Ohio
United States
Post Number: 641
Registered: Jun-05
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| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 09:28 am: |
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The 9.1s avoid the 9.2s its always been the acilles hell for the Diamond line. |
Bronze Member Username: Raks
Post Number: 22
Registered: Aug-05
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| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 02:31 pm: |
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Tawaun,
Thansk for letting me know. Looks like 9.1s are bookshelf. Are there any good Floor standers in that series that you recommend ?
Raks |
Raven_1 Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 05:44 pm: |
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You are going to need a lot of power for Warfendals!
They are power-hungry beast; had a 95W Reciever with mine and it was simply not enough power to drive them. |
Bronze Member Username: Rsxman
Post Number: 36
Registered: Jul-05
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| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 05:58 pm: |
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Um I dont get why Athena's are best buy crap. Best buy is a shitty place but they sell some good equipment. All the reviews I have ever read on Athenas was completely positive in every aspect...so please inform me why you think they suck? |
Bronze Member Username: Raks
Post Number: 23
Registered: Aug-05
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| Posted on Friday, August 12, 2005 - 03:16 am: |
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Tawaun,
Can you let me know about floor standers from wharedale ?
Raks |
Silver Member Username: Twebbz
Ann Arbor,
Michigan
USA
Post Number: 223
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Friday, August 12, 2005 - 08:54 am: |
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Raks, Grab some of your favorite CDs and head out to a few audio stores including Best Buy and Circuit City. You need to do some comparison shopping. Let your ears and wallet be your guide. Take your time and have fun. Don't let salesmen pressure you into buying anything. |
Silver Member Username: Twebbz
Ann Arbor,
Michigan
USA
Post Number: 224
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Friday, August 12, 2005 - 10:16 am: |
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Eric...I doubt these guys ever heard Athenas in their own homes backed up with good equipment.
A couple professional reviews of the AS-F2...
http://www.goodsound.com/equipment/athena_asf2.htm
http://www.athenaspeakers.com/awardImages/ASF2%20Stereophile%20final.pdf |
Bronze Member Username: Raks
Post Number: 25
Registered: Aug-05
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| Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 10:56 am: |
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Can anyone let me know good floor standers from Wharfedale 9 Series ? |
Silver Member Username: Twebbz
Ann Arbor,
Michigan
USA
Post Number: 225
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 08:26 pm: |
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Here's a review of the Diamond 9.6
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter/153/wharfedale.html
You may want to check out the B&W 600 & CM series too. www.bwspeakers.com |
