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ryan4blu · 02-04-2010, 12:45 AM

hey all, i need some advise on 2 channel music tower speakers or monitor speakers. i have been looking and auditioning and cant make up my mind. any recommendations on others?

i have a few deals i can pull the trigger on now

PSB imagine T towers $900 used 1 year
monitor audio RS8 new $1100
kef iq90 new $1500

any thoughts??

rded · 02-04-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan4blu

hey all, i need some advise on 2 channel music tower speakers or monitor speakers. i have been looking and auditioning and cant make up my mind

i have a few deals i can pull the trigger on

PSB imagine T towers $900 used 1 year
monitor audio RS8 new $1100
kef iq90 new $1500

any thoughts??

My gosh Ryan

You really have the upgraditis bug really bad

Is $1500 your max budget? Also, you gotta broaden your horizons and audition more brands.

ZIPPO · 02-04-2010, 12:55 AM

Big Daddy · 02-04-2010, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan4blu

hey all, i need some advise on 2 channel music tower speakers or monitor speakers. i have been looking and auditioning and cant make up my mind

i have a few deals i can pull the trigger on

PSB imagine T towers $900 used 1 year
monitor audio RS8 new $1100
kef iq90 new $1500

any thoughts??

My suggestion is to build two high quality speakers yourself. They will be better and much cheaper than the above speakers. The best thing about it is that it will keep you busy for a while and you will be physically exhausted and not have the time to search for crazy things on the web that will get you into trouble.

ryan4blu · 02-04-2010, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ZIPPO

guess i hit a sore spot

ryan4blu · 02-04-2010, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

My suggestion is to build two high quality speakers yourself. They will be better and much cheaper than the above speakers. The best thing about it is that it will keep you busy for a while and you will be physically exhausted and not have the time to search for crazy things on the web that will get you into trouble.

thanks thats funny, guess i wont bother you guys again...

mod you can close the thread, im all set.

ryan4blu · 02-04-2010, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rded

My gosh Ryan

You really have the upgraditis bug really bad

Is $1500 your max budget? Also, you gotta broaden your horizons and audition more brands.

yup, you got it man. i wont bother you guys again.

see ya...

MODS PLEASE CLOSE THREAD, thank you

Big Daddy · 02-04-2010, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan4blu

thanks thats funny, guess i wont bother you guys again...

mod you can close the thread, im all set.

Don't get me wrong. All three speakers are excellent and you will have to decide for yourself by auditioning them.

P.S. I was serious about building DIY speakers. The experience is 90% of the fun.

Icecoldblue · 02-04-2010, 02:14 AM

If you are getting into the 1000-2000$ range, I suggest checking out the Totem Sttaf's. Trust me, they will surprise you.

ryan4blu · 02-04-2010, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Icecoldblue

If you are getting into the 1000-2000$ range, I suggest checking out the Totem Sttaf's. Trust me, they will surprise you.

thanks and that what i was looking for, some recommendations of other speakers to check out other than the ones i had listed. i will see if i can demo them somewhere near me. thanks

maybe i didnt word it right...

ryan4blu · 02-04-2010, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Don't get me wrong. All three speakers are excellent and you will have to decide for yourself by auditioning them.

P.S. I was serious about building DIY speakers. The experience is 90% of the fun.

thats fine, dont have the time ot patience to bulid speakers. full time job, wife and 2 kids. sorry

crazyBLUE · 02-04-2010, 02:23 AM

ryan ~ There is no reason to get upset . If you like making things then Big Daddy suggestion is A vary good one , It is true You can build something that costs less & sounds better . I have just over 200.oo Bucks into my 15" DIY & I will bet it sounds as good or better than A $3,000.oo sub . You should try it with speakers .

SammyG · 02-04-2010, 02:27 AM

Klipsch Heresy III or anything in the Heritage line, very musical and efficient. These speakers love tubes, but SS will do fine as well.

Icecoldblue · 02-04-2010, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

Klipsch Heresy III or anything in the Heritage line, very musical and efficient. These speakers love tubes, but SS will do fine as well.

Could find Heresy's or La Scala's used from anywhere between 300$ and 1000$. Awesome speakers if you love the horn sound. Good suggestion.

SammyG · 02-04-2010, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Icecoldblue

Could find Heresy's or La Scala's used from anywhere between 300$ and 1000$. Awesome speakers if you love the horn sound. Good suggestion.

Thank you sir, I'm still on my quest for a 7.1 Heresy HT!

Big Daddy · 02-04-2010, 02:43 AM

If you are going to use these speakers for two-channel music, I am going to suggest something different. Speakers with full-range drivers do not have the problems associated with multi-driver speakers and their crossover phase issues. Basically, they have no crossovers. Their midrange and sound stage are breath taking. Their efficiency is normally above 95dB and as a result they don't require a lot of power.

These are some suggestions. Most of them are factory-direct, but I am sure they offer in-home audition.

http://www.decware.com/newsite/speakers.html
http://www.tektondesign.com/loudspeakers.htm
http://cardersound.tech.officelive.c...chaseInfo.aspx
http://www.shop.singledriver.net/
http://www.tonianlabs.com/tonianacoustic.htm

JasonR · 02-04-2010, 02:54 AM

If you are looking at the RS8s, I will suggest the GS10. Not as great of low end, but great detail and airiness. I would pick the GS10 before the RS8.

prerich · 02-04-2010, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

My suggestion is to build two high quality speakers yourself. They will be better and much cheaper than the above speakers. The best thing about it is that it will keep you busy for a while and you will be physically exhausted and not have the time to search for crazy things on the web that will get you into trouble.

Excellent advise BD!!!!

prerich · 02-04-2010, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan4blu

thats fine, dont have the time ot patience to bulid speakers. full time job, wife and 2 kids. sorry

Ok 10-4, I would like to throw the Quad 22L2's in the ring http://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/model.php...11&model_id=37 . Check em out at the Quad site and see if there is a dealer near you!

ShockWave · 02-04-2010, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

My suggestion is to build two high quality speakers yourself. They will be better and much cheaper than the above speakers. The best thing about it is that it will keep you busy for a while and you will be physically exhausted and not have the time to search for crazy things on the web that will get you into trouble.

+1, you got me wanting to build some speakers as well. When I finally get to make a dedicated two channel room. I am going to do what you suggest or try out those totems!

02-04-2010, 12:45 AM	#1
ryan4blu Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:NH - Live free or Die Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:175 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:27	need some opinions for 2 channel speakers hey all, i need some advise on 2 channel music tower speakers or monitor speakers. i have been looking and auditioning and cant make up my mind. any recommendations on others? i have a few deals i can pull the trigger on now PSB imagine T towers $900 used 1 year monitor audio RS8 new $1100 kef iq90 new $1500 any thoughts?? Last edited by ryan4blu; 02-04-2010 at 02:21 AM.

02-04-2010, 02:43 AM	#16
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	If you are going to use these speakers for two-channel music, I am going to suggest something different. Speakers with full-range drivers do not have the problems associated with multi-driver speakers and their crossover phase issues. Basically, they have no crossovers. Their midrange and sound stage are breath taking. Their efficiency is normally above 95dB and as a result they don't require a lot of power. These are some suggestions. Most of them are factory-direct, but I am sure they offer in-home audition. http://www.decware.com/newsite/speakers.html http://www.tektondesign.com/loudspeakers.htm http://cardersound.tech.officelive.c...chaseInfo.aspx http://www.shop.singledriver.net/ http://www.tonianlabs.com/tonianacoustic.htm Last edited by Big Daddy; 02-04-2010 at 02:58 AM.

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02-04-2010, 02:23 AM	#12
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	ryan ~ There is no reason to get upset . If you like making things then Big Daddy suggestion is A vary good one , It is true You can build something that costs less & sounds better . I have just over 200.oo Bucks into my 15" DIY & I will bet it sounds as good or better than A $3,000.oo sub . You should try it with speakers .

02-04-2010, 02:27 AM	#13
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	Klipsch Heresy III or anything in the Heritage line, very musical and efficient. These speakers love tubes, but SS will do fine as well.

02-04-2010, 02:54 AM	#17
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	If you are looking at the RS8s, I will suggest the GS10. Not as great of low end, but great detail and airiness. I would pick the GS10 before the RS8.

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