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Thread: Any one tries Newton Series M80 Bookshelf? |
    
New member Username: Duong_daniel
Singapore
Post Number: 4
Registered: Aug-06
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| Posted on Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 02:42 am: |
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Any comment for this above speakers? I would want to run it with my marrantz 5500, is it possible? The main purpose is for music (pop, jazz,...) thanks in advance for your comments. |
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Silver Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
USA
Post Number: 732
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 11:45 am: |
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Consumer Reports thinks they're good, so I probably wouldn't buy them. I rarely, if ever, agree with their opinions. That's not to say the M80's are bad, to the contrary, I like Cambridge Soundworks speakers, but I just don't trust Consumers. You might be able to find something more capable.
What's your budget? |
New member Username: Duong_daniel
Singapore
Post Number: 6
Registered: Aug-06
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| Posted on Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 08:52 pm: |
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my budget is about 500USD. any better recommendation? thanks alot. |
Silver Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
USA
Post Number: 733
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 10:25 pm: |
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Consider these, do a little Goggle digging for objective reviews, and try to audition when & where possible:
Best bookshelf speakers Under $500, with at least a 6" Mid/Woofer (Best choice for 2Ch listening, IMHO) in no real order are:
Wharfedale Diamond 9.2
B&W DM601 S3
Infinity Beta 20
Monitor Audio Silver S1
PSB Image B25
Ascend Acoustics CBM-170 SE
Monitor Audio Bronze B2
B&W DM303
AV123 Onix X-LS
Wharfedale Diamond 8.2
Boston Acoustics CR77
...If I was compelled to spend $500 I'd go with the Wharfedale Diamond 9.2, if I was on a tight budget I'd go with the Diamond 8.2 delivered from Amazon for $199. |
Silver Member Username: Stefanom
Silver Spring,
MD
United States
Post Number: 246
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Friday, November 24, 2006 - 02:16 am: |
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Realistically, the CSW M80 is a $300 speaker (b-stock or sale price). They aren't bad for what they are: cabinet construction is solid, they come in nice wood veneers, and they don't absolutely require a subwoofer like many bookshelf speakers. I also never had a problem with the CSW sound, as it is fairly laid back. However, they are not a pure performance speaker. When you factor in their real price, their fancy finish, and their attempt to be a fuller range bookshelf, you will find them lacking against other speakers at the 500 dollar price point. However, IF you get them b-stock or on sale, and you want a nice looking veneer, and you have no desire to add a subwoofer, they would be respectable for the money. |
Silver Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
USA
Post Number: 734
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Friday, November 24, 2006 - 12:50 pm: |
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Have you auditioned the M80s? You really should try to audition when possible.
Stephen, would you supplement the list I provided above? What would be your sub-$500 choice?
I should add one other speaker, The Alegria Audio Ling to the list above. Even though it employs a 4.5" mid/woofer, it is said to be exceptional. |
Silver Member Username: Stefanom
Silver Spring,
MD
United States
Post Number: 248
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Friday, November 24, 2006 - 03:36 pm: |
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Depending on availability, I would look at offerings from Energy (C-3) and Paradigm (Mini-Monitor). If do-able, the Ling would likely represent a good value as well. Just to give a broad idea of what all is out there, I would also see if one can find a pair of Klipsch bookshelf speakers to audition, such as the RB-61. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 4656
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, November 24, 2006 - 04:33 pm: |
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Christopher, as posted I reviewed the Ling single in depth.
This is an exceptional enclosure, not an exceptional speaker.
Given the thought going into the Ling single, I got 100% of expectations. |
Silver Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
USA
Post Number: 735
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Friday, November 24, 2006 - 05:20 pm: |
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Nuck, I'm not sure I follow you. Please explain? |
Bronze Member Username: Gavdawg
Post Number: 32
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 01:00 pm: |
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I took it that the enclosure is what makes the speaker sing.
Am I correct? |
Gold Member Username: Timn8ter
Seattle,
WA
USA
Post Number: 1131
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 02:29 pm: |
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Keep in mind the OP is in Singapore. |
New member Username: Duong_daniel
Singapore
Post Number: 7
Registered: Aug-06
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| Posted on Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 09:00 pm: |
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Yes, I am in Singapore however I can ask my sister purchase goods in US. |
Gold Member Username: Timn8ter
Seattle,
WA
USA
Post Number: 1132
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 09:16 pm: |
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That increases your options significantly. 
How big is the room you're putting these speakers into? |
