Quad and Rocksan Combo - rubbish

[FunkyMonkey]

Heard a Quad amp and CD player, in combination with Rocksan Speakers, set up in a hifi store. Now, it was in an open "demo" area of the store. In that, not a dedicated demo room, but an area adjacent to the shop floor, set up for demoing. Now, I don't think this is a big factor in giving what sounded like a muddled, unconvincing sound.

So I ask, why do people harp on about these esoteric brands that cost thousands?

Now if I had been listening to a mini system, I still wouldn't have been that impressed.

I think a lot of hi-fi is personal taste and psychology. But trying to be objective, I can't comprehend that the system on show was worth a couple of thousands!

 

[jaxwired]

Good thing you didn't buy it then..

 

[matengawhat]

maybe they were just doing it to make the even more expensive kit sound better!

 

[Craig M.]

the acoustics of the room are imo, just as important as the system. a rubbish sounding room is a rubbish sounding room, doesn't matter what the kit is.

 

[Anonymous]

The acoustics of the room are more important than the system.

Some systems might be more sensitive to the room that others though.

 

[jc.com]

FunkyMonkey:

Heard a Quad amp and CD player, in combination with Rocksan Speakers, set up in a hifi store. Now, it was in an open "demo" area of the store. In that, not a dedicated demo room, but an area adjacent to the shop floor, set up for demoing. Now, I don't think this is a big factor in giving what sounded like a muddled, unconvincing sound.

So I ask, why do people harp on about these esoteric brands that cost thousands?

Now if I had been listening to a mini system, I still wouldn't have been that impressed.

I think a lot of hi-fi is personal taste and psychology. But trying to be objective, I can't comprehend that the system on show was worth a couple of thousands!

Quad? Roksan? Esoteric?

 

[Anonymous]

heard an amstrad mini system in currys today, that was rubbish aswell !!!

lol

 

[RCduck7]

I heard the Roksan speakers to, awfull hard mess of sound.

They sound bad or they have to be matched with a powerful warm/relaxing sounding amp.

But let's face it, Is Roksan known for it's speakers?

 

[Andrew Everard]

Agreed: maybe Roksan electronics and Quad speakers would have been a better combination.

 

[Anonymous]

Can anybody advise which will sound better a Quad 22l2 or 11l2 with a L2 sub-woofer in terms of music. I audition 11L2 in one of my friend's house and the sound-stage was amazing. Few people say for music Tower speaker are better and few advise a bookshelf with sub-woofer is better. I have Quad 909 and 99 preamp. i have medium size room

 

[Anonymous]

Andrew Everard:Agreed: maybe Roksan electronics and Quad speakers would have been a better combination.

You took the words right out of my mouth!

 

[visionary]

Fahnsen:
The acoustics of the room are more important than the system.

Some systems might be more sensitive to the room that others though.

Should I buy new curtains instead of new cables then?

 

[Anonymous]

visionary:Fahnsen:

The acoustics of the room are more important than the system.

Some systems might be more sensitive to the room that others though.

Should I buy new curtains instead of new cables then?

Maybe blinds instead?

 

[cse]

Heard the Roksan speakers with Roksan kit and also found the sound very muddled and flat. Definitely the speakers that are the weak link. Quad amplification is beautiful.