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Thread: Need help picking speakers for dorm. |
    
Bronze Member Username: Shike
Newton,
Iowa
USA
Post Number: 36
Registered: Apr-07
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| Posted on Monday, February 25, 2008 - 05:00 am: |
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Hey guys,
I've had a cobbled setup for quite sometime. A JBL center from the 90s, E10s for the surrounds, and JM Labs Chorus 705s for the front.
This worked alright for a while . . . however, my center is on the way out the door. I don't have the effort to bother fixing the crossover, probably where the problem stems.
So now I'm asking for advice. I really like the sound of the Focals, however I can't get them as cheap as I did before which makes getting them all the harder. However, I really do love their upper range.
I'm wondering if it's time to replace the whole setup, just the center, etc . . .
My max budget is about $600, and that would be with selling the Focals for $150-200.
I just want some advice on where to head from here I guess. I can get a set of DM303s and a LCR3 for around $600, or get a bunch of NHT SuperZero XUs for around $300 . . . |
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Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 12313
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 11:54 am: |
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If the NHT's suit your budget and your requirements, buy them. |
Bronze Member Username: Shike
Newton,
Iowa
USA
Post Number: 37
Registered: Apr-07
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| Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 10:35 pm: |
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Hey, thought I'd leave a message on what I got.
First, I actually took in a Dead Can Dance CD and decided to go in with no expectations of either speakers.
The DM303s sounded extremely bright. The cymbal clashes hurt my ears. I was surprisingly dissapointed in them.
On the other hand, the NHTs shined like no other. They even give my old Focal fronts a run for the money. It's a shame they are plastic cabinets as they seem a bit tacky (friends snorted at them before I threw on music). On the other hand, the lower price point is a nice touch.
Win Win situation, not only were they cheaper but I liked them better ^_^ |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 9848
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 07:43 pm: |
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Excellent Drew! Nothing like a little ear pain to help you along!
Study hard. |
New member Username: 8inch
Auckland
New zealand
Post Number: 2
Registered: Mar-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 06:13 am: |
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maybe look into some second hand Tannoys.Very defined & great for both theatre & music |
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