Who is the SVS of speakers?

[eclimax13]

while i like my polk lsi's i might be looking to change as i have become bored....now before you ridicule me for my thread title i am very aware there are other great subs out there..but just to simplify...who is the so called king of factory direct speakers...i would really love to get my hands on some paradigm signature series but not looking to spend the kind of money those require...im looking for sound and looks...

[callas01]

Originally Posted by eclimax13

while i like my polk lsi's i might be looking to change as i have become bored....now before you ridicule me for my thread title i am very aware there are other great subs out there..but just to simplify...who is the so called king of factory direct speakers...i would really love to get my hands on some paradigm signature series but not looking to spend the kind of money those require...im looking for sound and looks...

I would say that Aperion or Axiom are the top ID speaker MFG/Distributors.

What is your budget?

[ryan4blu]

Originally Posted by callas01

I would say that Aperion or Axiom are the top ID speaker MFG/Distributors.

What is your budget?

callas, what do you think of the aperion speakers? my brother inlaw almost bought a set up from them, then decided to buy the PSB image series setup from a local dealer.

[eclimax13]

no budget...if its worth it ill find a way to pay for it...within reason...while i have absolutely no reason to change speakers, i have however fallen in love with the look of the paradigm signature s8 speakers

[callas01]

Originally Posted by ryan4blu

callas, what do you think of the aperion speakers? my brother inlaw almost bought a set up from them, then decided to buy the PSB image series setup from a local dealer.

I havent heard the Aperions. But from all the reviews, they seem to be pretty good. I would be willing to bring them home for an audition if I was in the market.

However if I was looking at spending something significant say $2k and above, I think I would be all over Dynaudio Focus 140s or Excite X32s. Dali Mentors would not be bad either. There are others of course, Focal 826Vs, and a few others. Monitor Audio.RX8s

[sandman922]

Originally Posted by eclimax13

no budget...if its worth it ill find a way to pay for it...within reason...while i have absolutely no reason to change speakers, i have however fallen in love with the look of the paradigm signature s8 speakers

have you looked at the studio line about half the price of the signature series also very beautiful and great sounding also axiom solar dad has them he could give you some feedback, also focal has some beautiful looking speakers get out and audition some in the end the sound you like is what matters most.

[Big Daddy]

This is a list of most factory-direct speakers. If you want good performing speakers at reasonable prices, check Home Theater Direct (HTD) and EMP. Don't misunderstand. There is nothing wrong with the other manufacturers, but the above two companies sell excellent speakers at low prices.

If some of the links are dead, don't blame me. It is the fault of the manufacturer.

1. ACI (Audio Concepts, Inc.):
   http://www.audioc.com/speakers1/spea...tm#stereomusic
2. Aperion Speakers:
   http://www.aperionaudio.com/catalog/...roducts,4.aspx
3. Ascend Acoustics:
   http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages.../spkrlist.html
4. Audio Engine, Powered Speakers:
   http://www.audioengineusa.com/
5. Axiom:
   http://www.axiomaudio.com/
6. Cadence:
   http://www.cadencehometheaterspeaker...re/pc/home.asp
7. Crystal Acoustics:
   http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html...A3JWKVUUSBLLLF
8. Decware:
   http://www.decware.com/newsite/speakers.html
9. D+S Sound Labs:
   http://www.dstechlabs.com/sound/
10. Elemental Designs:
    http://www.edesignaudio.com/index.php?cPath=2_42
11. Emotiva:
    http://emotiva.com/speakers_feature2.shtm
12. EMP Tek:
    http://www.emptek.com/
13. Fluance:
    http://www.fluance.com/
14. Funky Waves:
    http://funkywaves.net/catalog.cfm
15. Glow Audio:
    http://www.glow-audio.com/home.html
16. Home Theater Direct:
    http://www.htd.com/cabinet-speakers
17. Hsu Research:
    http://www.hsuresearch.com/speakers.html
18. IkyAudio:
    http://www.ikyaudio.com/
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/ikymagoo?ref=top_trail
19. NewForm Research:
    http://www.newformresearch.com/
20. NSM Audio:
    http://www.nsmaudio.com/brochures/direct-sales.html
    http://www.nsmaudio.com/brochures/clearance-sale.html
21. Occam Audio:
    http://www.occamaudio.com/shop.html
22. Odyssey Audio:
    http://www.odysseyaudio.com/index.html
23. Ohm Speakers:
    http://www.ohmspeakers.com/productline.cfm
24. Orb Audio:
    http://www.orbaudio.com/
25. Pi Speakers:
    http://www.pispeakers.com/catalog/default.php/cPath/1
26. Reel Acoustics:
    http://www.reelacoustics.us.com/
27. Salk Sound:
    http://www.salksound.com/index.shtml
28. Sunny Cable Technology (Ultra High-End):
    http://www.sunnycable.com/loudspeakers.htm
29. SVS:
    http://www.svsound.com/products.cfm
30. Swan Speakers Online Dealer:
    http://www.theaudioinsider.com/manuf...s.php/mPath/10
31. Tekton Design:
    http://www.tektondesign.com/loudspeaker.htm
32. Teresonic:
    http://www.teresonic.com/product_speakers.htm
33. Tyler Acoustics (Ultra High-End):
    http://www.tyleracoustics.com/
34. Urban Fidelity Planets:
    http://www.urbanfidelity.com/planets/

[eclimax13]

so a lot of choices...but what would be considered a step up from the lsi line...i'd love some b&w diamond 802's but i think paying my mortgage is a little more important

[HHX]

B&W CM9s for example are great, without having to sell your house LOL Paradigm also has some amazing speakers for the money, so does Monitor Audio.
if you want something more jaw-dropping - Revel, Usher, and Focal come to mind

[sandman922]

Originally Posted by eclimax13

so a lot of choices...but what would be considered a step up from the lsi line...i'd love some b&w diamond 802's but i think paying my mortgage is a little more important

im not sure how they sound but them swan speakers are very beautiful looking

[callas01]

My X16s play better then the Studio 60s and CM8s, and they were compared before I bought the X16s. thats not to say the others are slouches, by any means. OP, you should audition as much as you can.

[Drew664]

Originally Posted by sandman922

im not sure how they sound but them swan speakers are very beautiful looking

I can vouch this.

Times like these I wish I could say I've demoed more speakers to give others an idea of where Swan falls with other brands, but until then I'll always direct people to the AVS Swan owner's thread.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=857183

[prerich]

Originally Posted by eclimax13

so a lot of choices...but what would be considered a step up from the lsi line...i'd love some b&w diamond 802's but i think paying my mortgage is a little more important

The SVS of speakers you say....I would say Swans and if you want to step up....Salk Sound!!!

[Beta Man]

You don't have a budget really.... I get that part.... but why so insistent on "Factory Direct" ?

[eclimax13]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

You don't have a budget really.... I get that part.... but why so insistent on "Factory Direct" ?

well so far from my recent experiences you can get a lot more for your money...and there is definitely a cap to my budget...though im not sure ill get anything better than what i have for home theater and have it be worth the money and hassle...what i have now is damn awesome but i was just blown away by the sex appeal of the paradigms jonny blaze has.."sig s8's"

[ryan4blu]

Originally Posted by eclimax13

well so far from my recent experiences you can get a lot more for your money...and there is definitely a cap to my budget...though im not sure ill get anything better than what i have for home theater and have it be worth the money and hassle...what i have now is damn awesome but i was just blown away by the sex appeal of the paradigms jonny blaze has.."sig s8's"

buy within your means. i love johnny's setup as well and drowl when i look at his pics, but i am also very happy with what i have and bought within my means. if yu have a budget, do some demo's of speakers with in your budget.

my brother inlaw just bought the same PSB image setup i had before my dali setup and they were fantastic sounding speakers. he got all 5 speakers for $2K.

good luck with what you do

[sandman922]

Originally Posted by Drew664

I can vouch this.

Times like these I wish I could say I've demoed more speakers to give others an idea of where Swan falls with other brands, but until then I'll always direct people to the AVS Swan owner's thread.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=857183

if they sound as good as they look i know your in audio heaven

[centauro74]

Originally Posted by prerich

The SVS of speakers you say....I would say Swans and if you want to step up....Salk Sound!!!

+1, those are the ones I want when I sell mines.

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by prerich

The SVS of speakers you say....I would say Swans and if you want to step up....Salk Sound!!!

If I were in the market for the best Factory Direct Speakers, I would go with Sunny Cable or Tyler Acoustics speakers. At those prices, they are a bargain.


Sunny Cable H3W18 (Majestic), $108,000 a Pair:

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Sunny Cable H3W15S (Special Edition), $63,000 a pair:

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Sunny Cable H3W12, $38,000 a pair

Sunny Cable H3W10, $19,800 a pair

Sunny Cable H2W10, $8,800 a pair

Sunny Cable H2W8, $5,800




Tyler Acoustics D10, $13,500 a pair:

They have a few speakers below $3,000
http://www.tyleracoustics.com/Decade.html

[Tufelhundin]

Originally Posted by eclimax13

while i like my polk lsi's i might be looking to change as i have become bored....now before you ridicule me for my thread title i am very aware there are other great subs out there..but just to simplify...who is the so called king of factory direct speakers...i would really love to get my hands on some paradigm signature series but not looking to spend the kind of money those require...im looking for sound and looks...

SVS actually. Their M Series to me look really good and I do like the way they sound.

Swans...I have heard they sound similar to Onix Rockets, and I really like my Rockets and I may be looking for a set of 850's in the future. I almost bought Swans when I was looking for speakers, the reason I didnt was because I was hooked on the RS200 Bigfoot Center Speaker. I really wanted a good center and at the time everything I had read was positive...and I was not disappointed.

Swans actually had a really good deal on their 601's here recently and on a 601 package as well. They are beautiful and if its true they sound like the Rockets then I may be looking that way as well....but I'm sure someone will come along wanting to part with their "outlawed" RS850 Sigs and I'll be wait'n.