The active speakers club

[MUSICRAFT]

ATC SCM19a.

Hi Pedro2

Just to let you know that on April 1st ATC products will have a price increase of up to 8%.

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

Thanks Rick. I'm sure the 8% isn't an April fool either!

Hi Pedro2

ATC don't fool around *biggrin*

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[Pedro2]

Id have a look at atc active scm20asl pro as an upgrade (only my personal opinion)

Thanks for this suggestion. Started to check these out and they look great. Will listen to the 19a and the 20asl.

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Hi Pedro2

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised as to how much cleaner sounding ATC active monitors are in comparison to their passive monitors. Having said and fwiw, i feel the Linn's presentation will be more suited to the somewhat fuller sound of the SCM19A's.

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[Romulus]

ATC SCM19a.

Hi Pedro2

Just to let you know that on April 1st ATC products will have a price increase of up to 8%.

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

Ouch! But its not only ATC but other HiFi brands have increased their prices recently in 2017. Is this a yearly thing like the 'budget' or is it something to do with Brexit?

 

[muljao]

Denon-DN308

I saw this earlier, found it interesting as it doesn't have the industrial look, grills fitted and quite a large well speeced inexpensive monitor. Can't find much on interwebz about it though

http://www.gear4music.ie/Recording-and-Computers/Denon-DN-308-S-8-Active-Reference-Monitor-Single/1F9T

 

[Replicant666]

Hi, I bought a set of LS50Ws from David at thelittleaudiocompany a couple of weeks ago. Great guy to deal with and a wealth of knowledge with no hard sell, in fact a waited a couple of weeks extra just so I could buy from him rather than online. The LS50W are a major upgrade to the passive LS50s they replaced, originally I was looking at upgrading my amp but replacing the lot was not only cost effective but way more bang for my buck so to speak and my other half was happy with the declutter for once!

ps Sorry I was trying to reply to post #994

 

[muljao]

Hi, I bought a set of LS50Ws from David at thelittleaudiocompany a couple of weeks ago. Great guy to deal with and a wealth of knowledge with no hard sell, in fact a waited a couple of weeks extra just so I could buy from him rather than online. The LS50W are a major upgrade to the passive LS50s they replaced, originally I was looking at upgrading my amp but replacing the lot was not only cost effective but way more bang for my buck so to speak and my other half was happy with the declutter for once!

ps Sorry I was trying to reply to post #994

 

Enjoy.i think these are on a lot of wishlists

 

[nopiano]

Hi, I bought a set of LS50Ws from David at thelittleaudiocompany a couple of weeks ago. Great guy to deal with and a wealth of knowledge with no hard sell, in fact a waited a couple of weeks extra just so I could buy from him rather than online. The LS50W are a major upgrade to the passive LS50s they replaced, originally I was looking at upgrading my amp but replacing the lot was not only cost effective but way more bang for my buck so to speak and my other half was happy with the declutter for once!

ps Sorry I was trying to reply to post #994

Great choice! I heard them at the Bristol Show last month and they were amazing. I liked their passive originals and hadn't believed the actives could be so much better, but they were stunning.

 

[Frank Harvey]

I'm just awaiting a reply from James regarding the AE1 actives. Despite these and the KEFs both being actives, I see them competing for the attentions of two different types of customer.

 

[Andrewjvt]

I'm just awaiting a reply from James regarding the AE1 actives. Despite these and the KEFs both being actives, I see them competing for the attentions of two different types of customer.

Hi david, once they both in please let me know.

I was thinking just now
An oppo sonica plus new AE actives for only around £1799

I bet that could easily perform to same standard(if not better) as my old hegel with passive ae standmounts for about 3rd of the cost.

Its a no brainer

 

[Frank Harvey]

Hi david, once they both in please let me know.

I was thinking just now An oppo sonica plus new AE actives for only around £1799

I bet that could easily perform to same standard(if not better) as my old hegel with passive ae standmounts for about 3rd of the cost.

Its a no brainer

Indeed, and even with a Bluesound Node II, which is a great performer based on the systems I've had playing here, you're talking £1499 - that has to outperform most entry level separates, hence my choice not to keep any, other than one CD and amp pairing I'll keep as an alternative to the usual award winners.

 

[Andrewjvt]

Wonder how these sound in a home environment? Im keen to compare to what ive already listened. I have my favourite but i really want to hear these compression drivers and also how they sound. Ive made some enquiries and hope to audition.

 

[luckylion100]

Wonder how these sound in a home environment? Im keen to compare to what ive already listened. I have my favourite but i really want to hear these compression drivers and also how they sound. Ive made some enquiries and hope to audition.

I think I looked at them just after getting the DM10's.as I recall well out of my price range. Rear display though would be ****** all use to me though.

 

[Andrewjvt]

Wonder how these sound in a home environment? Im keen to compare to what ive already listened. I have my favourite but i really want to hear these compression drivers and also how they sound. Ive made some enquiries and hope to audition.

 

I think I looked at them just after getting the DM10's.as I recall well out of my price range. Rear display though would be ****** all use to me though.

Its set it and leave.
Has dsp built in for room correction also.
Will keep you updated and possibly even a direct comparison to dm10s

 

[Vladimir]

Any ideas which movie is this?

 

[Andrewjvt]

Any ideas which movie is this?

No.sound only watched first half but i guess a Rammstein concert?

 

[Frank Harvey]

Sounded more like Metallica.

 

[Andrewjvt]

Sounded more like Metallica.

I had no sound lol

 

[Andrewjvt]

Any ideas which movie is this?

The idea
You gave me last week regarding the lsr305's has planted a little seed thats grown. They are so cheap and even if its just for temporary sound/solution.
Which do you think? The 5 or 8 inch actives?

 

[Vladimir]

Any ideas which movie is this?

The idea You gave me last week regarding the lsr305's has planted a little seed thats grown. They are so cheap and even if its just for temporary sound/solution. Which do you think? The 5 or 8 inch actives?

Same as I did, the 305s. Have a taste, then decide what comes next. If you don't like them, the 308 wont impress you either.

Recycled toilet seats, 70's furniture particle board and old CRT TV drivers that will put a smile on your face. If not, they are not worth the hassle going up in the range.

 

[Vladimir]

Any ideas this thread for 7 series reviews. If you manage to audition them, we'll add your insight in the pool. *good*

 

[Andrewjvt]

Any ideas this thread for 7 series reviews. If you manage to audition them, we'll add your insight in the pool. *good*

Im expecting the hf to impress with a realism and hopefully very low distortion.

 

[Andrewjvt]

Just ordered a set of these jbl lsr 305 to tide me over with sound for now and some quality stands.

I'll be able to demo the 7 series reference 708p near middle april at gear4music.

 

[Vladimir]

Just ordered a set of these jbl lsr 305 to tide me over with sound for now and some quality stands.

I'll be able to demo the 7 series reference 708p near middle april at gear4music.

Brilliant! *clapping*
You'll need balanced cables to hook them up to the Benchmark. For unbalanced they have TRS plug.

 

[Andrewjvt]

Just ordered a set of these jbl lsr 305 to tide me over with sound for now and some quality stands.

I'll be able to demo the 7 series reference 708p near middle april at gear4music.

Brilliant! *clapping* You'll need balanced cables to hook them up to the Benchmark. For unbalanced they have TRS plug.

I'll get some as soon as all the stuff arrives so i can measure correctly. Got no delivery date on the benchmark yet.