Kudos Cardea C10

[admin_exported]

Anyone heard them? Much of an improvement over the Spendor SA1?

 

[Gerrardasnails]

igglebert:Anyone heard them? Much of an improvement over the Spendor SA1?

I think Joel has the floorstanders.

 

[Anonymous]

He has the C2 floorstander. The C1 and C2 don't have the SEAS Crescendo tweeter nor the same quality of crossovers.

 

[drummerman]

Speaking of which, would be good to have Joel back on here. Arcam hardly get's a mention these days.

 

[Anonymous]

He was banned DM. He's moving house anyway.

 

[Anonymous]

One thing I can say about the SA1 versus C10 is that SA1 uses a $35 SEAS tweeter, the C10 uses a $330 SEAS tweeter.

 

[plastic penguin]

drummerman:Speaking of which, would be good to have Joel back on here. Arcam hardly get's a mention these days.

Well, if you're willing to take the banner, we won't complain...

 

[drummerman]

Oh, I have been a 'defender' of some of their products though I was an occasional user rather than an owner (apart from an Alpha 8 which I had many many years ago for a few months). Joel on the other hand had half his house occupied by Arcam.

 

[Anonymous]

...and Kudos...which brings me back to the original question...anyone heard the C10?

 

[lazar1980]

Not with the Arcam amplification I`m affraid

 

[Gerrardasnails]

igglebert:He was banned DM. He's moving house anyway.

I didn't know that. I wonder what for?

 

[cse]

Are you thinking of upgrading from the spendors? I remember you once saying that they were a lifetime purchase!

 

[Anonymous]

I'm toying with the idea. I could change for basically no cost. I have a bigger room than I started with when buying the SA1s and am toying with options to beef up the bass a bit. I could get a better sub, something like a used Naim nSub. I could also get a pair of speakers that are able to output greater bass, like the C10.

Problem is, I'm kinda attached to my Spens.

 

[Anonymous]

Gerrardasnails:igglebert:He was banned DM. He's moving house anyway.

I didn't know that. I wonder what for?only a 1 week ban..that was about 3 weeks ago, he hasnt posted since..

 

[plastic penguin]

igglebert:I'm toying with the idea. I could change for basically no cost. I have a bigger room than I started with when buying the SA1s and am toying with options to beef up the bass a bit. I could get a better sub, something like a used Naim nSub. I could also get a pair of speakers that are able to output greater bass, like the C10. Problem is, I'm kinda attached to my Spens.

Iggle, according to their distribution listings, Infidelity in Hampton Wick supply them. They are one of my regulars. If I'm in the area over the coming days I'll see whether I can scrounge a pair... or maybe JD could *** down there during his lunch break and give'em a whirl. Whoops!

 

[Anonymous]

That's very kind, PP. It's an ebay auction ending in about an hour. I might just buy them for the crack and then sell in the new year. If I like them I could sell the Spendors.

 

[plastic penguin]

igglebert:That's very kind, PP. It's an ebay auction ending in about an hour. I might just buy them for the crack and then sell in the new year. If I like them I could sell the Spendors.

Fair enough. Don't forget to give us a full review...

 

[Al ears]

igglebert:I'm toying with the idea. I could change for basically no cost. I have a bigger room than I started with when buying the SA1s and am toying with options to beef up the bass a bit. I could get a better sub, something like a used Naim nSub. I could also get a pair of speakers that are able to output greater bass, like the C10. Problem is, I'm kinda attached to my Spens.

Hi Igglebert,

That must be some pair of SA1's you have there if you can 'change for basically no cost'.....

I'd love to know where you are getting your C10's from at that price. I've been thinking about a pair to the last year but have not quite bitten the bullet yet.

And sorry I have not heard them with your amp.

.............Apologies have just seen previous post on whwere you are getting them from. Doh!

 

[Anonymous]

Of course (if I buy them). Can't help but think this is a really good bad idea.

 

[Anonymous]

Alears, have you heard them?

 

[Anonymous]

£950 is quite a gamble. They might have retailed at £2750, but that doesn't mean you're going to like them. Also, he bought them ex-demo so wouldn't have paid that anyway. You might also make a loss when you come to sell them on.

Just playing Devil's advocate.

 

[Anonymous]

Grottyash:
£950 is quite a gamble. They might have retailed at £2750, but that doesn't mean you're going to like them. Also, he bought them ex-demo so wouldn't have paid that anyway. You might also make a loss when you come to sell them on.

Just playing Devil's advocate.

Quite right, Grottyash.

 

[plastic penguin]

Well, igglebert. Did you take the plunge?

 

[Anonymous]

OK, I stuck a 'near starting price' bid in and lost. I suspect a good thing as I love my Spens!! Alears, I hope it was you that got them as you have a good amp to reveal their qualities!! Any amp that I'll own won't do them half justice, my nagging doubt from the start.

 

[plastic penguin]

igglebert:OK, I stuck a 'near starting price' bid in and lost. I suspect a good thing as I love my Spens!! Alears, I hope it was you that got them as you have a good amp to reveal their qualities!! Any amp that I'll own won't do them half justice, my nagging doubt from the start.

Was a little surprised you even mentioned them - you love those Spendors.