Naim & Monitor Audio RS6
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It could be down to taste and listening room furnishings though. I'm running RS6s through a Naim 102/180 combo, and I absolutely love it. The RS6s seem to be a Marmite speaker - some people love them, some can't abide them. You have to get a listen really (if you can...)
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As an aside, I know that Drummerman (who doesn't find the RS6s to his taste) recommends the Rega speakers (R3/R5) as being very musical so those, along with the Totems mentioned above, could be well worth a listen.
I thought the combo would be good enough to strip paint in your living room!
Totem Arro or Neat motive 2 and third choice would be the Rega R3.
Totem Arro or Neat motive 2 and third choice would be the Rega R3.
I borrowed a Nait5i with the Rega Apollo and R5s I have for a while whilst my Mira3 was at the menders. Very nice sound the system gave...not as good as the Mira/Apollo/R5 combo but again down to taste. Def give them a whirl.
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I don't think it's Marmite FBS. People seem to dislike the RS6s because they are so popular. They get rave reviews and it's almost an easy choice to pick them. Some people seem to think they have to pick cool, unusual branded speakers so they get the reaction, "never heard of that make". I appreciate that some posters like Thaiman have listened to lots of speakers and would only listen to their ears and I accept that the RS6 is not everybody's cup of tea. However, for under £700, I really don't see what more you could ask for. Everyone who enters my lounge when a cd is playing, raves over the sound. Even if I didn't like a particular sound, I wouldn't just answer, "nope, bright and aggressive". Surely a more objective view would be more helpful. For the record, I have not been lucky enough to listen to any Naim products before, so cannot comment on the original post.
Gerr...I am using the RSC (silver centre) in my AV system and I rate the drivers highly.
but I wouldn't recommend the main pair for Naim equipments. Naim's top end is not what I would call smooth! (nor your speakers)
Your electronics seem to gel well with the speakers, the power of Cambridge Audio and lovely - warm sound of Denon SACD player which if I remember rightly also have a pitch control.
I don't think people would just slay the RS6 purely because they are one of the best selling speakers today, if that is the case we will have Cyrus slayer in every other threads.
but I wouldn't recommend the main pair for Naim equipments. Naim's top end is not what I would call smooth! (nor your speakers)
Your electronics seem to gel well with the speakers, the power of Cambridge Audio and lovely - warm sound of Denon SACD player which if I remember rightly also have a pitch control.
I don't think people would just slay the RS6 purely because they are one of the best selling speakers today, if that is the case we will have Cyrus slayer in every other threads.
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Fair play. I'm new to this game and I probably don't have the ears to pick up every intricacy (or maybe I do and I've been lucky with my choices so far). My cd (my Denon dvd does SACD) player does have pitch control and it is decent for the money. out of interest TM, which subwoofer do use for AV?
My AV system
Pioneer DV 989 - Avi DVD player (WOW)
Yamaha DSPAX757SE (not bad at all, ok with music too
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Monitor Audio Silver RS LCR
4 x Kef eggs (original)
Pure Acoustics Noble SUB Subwoofer
Pioneer DV 989 - Avi DVD player (WOW)
Yamaha DSPAX757SE (not bad at all, ok with music too
Monitor Audio Silver RS LCR
4 x Kef eggs (original)
Pure Acoustics Noble SUB Subwoofer
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I was interested to know if you had the RSW12 as you have the RS centre. I'm ordering the W12 next week on reviews alone (as I was made and offer I couldn't refuse!).
[quote user="Gerrardasnails"]I don't think it's Marmite FBS. People seem to dislike the RS6s because they are so popular. They get rave reviews and it's almost an easy choice to pick them. Some people seem to think they have to pick cool, unusual branded speakers so they get the reaction, "never heard of that make". I appreciate that some posters like Thaiman have listened to lots of speakers and would only listen to their ears and I accept that the RS6 is not everybody's cup of tea. However, for under £700, I really don't see what more you could ask for. Everyone who enters my lounge when a cd is playing, raves over the sound. Even if I didn't like a particular sound, I wouldn't just answer, "nope, bright and aggressive". Surely a more objective view would be more helpful. For the record, I have not been lucky enough to listen to any Naim products before, so cannot comment on the original post.[/quote]
So I dislike the RS6 because they are popular ? That's just ridiculous. I dislike them because they sound forced and aggressive and they can't cope with 'busy' music. If you like them that's fine with me.
So I dislike the RS6 because they are popular ? That's just ridiculous. I dislike them because they sound forced and aggressive and they can't cope with 'busy' music. If you like them that's fine with me.
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I wasn't specifying individuals Cypher, "I appreciate that some posters like Thaiman have listened to lots of speakers and would only listen to their ears and I accept that the RS6 is not everybody's cup of tea.".
Ahhhh let's not get defensive. To be fair I quite like the 6's, I very nearly bought them (didn't have Nait at the time). But the fact is they can sound forward with some kit, there's not a speaker on earth that sounds good no matter what it's driven by. I was mulling over Arcam and had that ended up being my box I would have loved me some rs6.
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Fair play Ray. I suppose because I haven't listened to mine with brightish equipment, I cannot understand the negatives. I like the look of Primare - would this go with the RS6 do you think?
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Fair play Ray. I suppose because I haven't listened to mine with brightish equipment, I cannot understand the negatives. I like the look of Primare - would this go with the RS6 do you think?[/quote]
I've heard them with Musical Fidelity's X-Series components and they sounded good.
Fair play Ray. I suppose because I haven't listened to mine with brightish equipment, I cannot understand the negatives. I like the look of Primare - would this go with the RS6 do you think?[/quote]
I've heard them with Musical Fidelity's X-Series components and they sounded good.
[quote user="drummerman"]
[quote user="Gerrardasnails"]
Fair play Ray. I suppose because I haven't listened to mine with brightish equipment, I cannot understand the negatives. I like the look of Primare - would this go with the RS6 do you think?[/quote]
I've heard them with Musical Fidelity's X-Series components and they sounded good.
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OK, who hijacked Drummerman's account?
[quote user="Gerrardasnails"]
Fair play Ray. I suppose because I haven't listened to mine with brightish equipment, I cannot understand the negatives. I like the look of Primare - would this go with the RS6 do you think?[/quote]
I've heard them with Musical Fidelity's X-Series components and they sounded good.
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OK, who hijacked Drummerman's account?
[quote user="igglebert"]OK, who hijacked Drummerman's account?[/quote]
Hey, I'm trying to be nice here
Hey, I'm trying to be nice here
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[quote user="igglebert"]OK, who hijacked Drummerman's account?[/quote]
Hey, I'm trying to be nice here
[/quote]
My apologies, I didn't expect that one...
;-)
[quote user="igglebert"]OK, who hijacked Drummerman's account?[/quote]
Hey, I'm trying to be nice here
[/quote]
My apologies, I didn't expect that one...
;-)
Thanks for all your responses!
I posed the question because I finally heard the Naim 5i yesterday and fell in love! I also fell in love with the Neat Motive 2's...something has to give, though, as buying both would put me over the budget (might cross my fingers for some luck in the used market).
I posed the question because I finally heard the Naim 5i yesterday and fell in love! I also fell in love with the Neat Motive 2's...something has to give, though, as buying both would put me over the budget (might cross my fingers for some luck in the used market).
Have you heard el toteme acoustique rainmaker yet?
he said shamelessly promoting his own speaker.
BTW, If you want to save moneys on the Nait. Call up electronics depot in niagara falls. I have reason to believe they may have a nait5i mk 1 (no ipod input on the front) demo for sale soon. It may be worth the shipping and/or getting down the Niagara Falls for. Tell them Rich sent ya!
he said shamelessly promoting his own speaker.
BTW, If you want to save moneys on the Nait. Call up electronics depot in niagara falls. I have reason to believe they may have a nait5i mk 1 (no ipod input on the front) demo for sale soon. It may be worth the shipping and/or getting down the Niagara Falls for. Tell them Rich sent ya!
Rich...
Can you give me more deets (warranty stuff, their phone #, etc)...also, you've got my addy for any other Toronto Hi Fi questions!
=o)
Can you give me more deets (warranty stuff, their phone #, etc)...also, you've got my addy for any other Toronto Hi Fi questions!
=o)
got it! take down your email before you get spammed to death man!!!!!
Mods! Save (delete) his email!!
Mods! Save (delete) his email!!
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