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I personally don't buy anything because of its name. I didn't even like many of the brands that I know love. Many reason's for this from changed hearing to knowing different dealers to brands upgrading and changing sound signature. You can throw out the main brands that have been around with teh same designers. Proac, Vandersteen and Wilson come to mind. I personally like the newer Wilson's better than the older ones that Dave had designed. When Vandy went to carbon fiber it blew me away for SQ (where I put my money after so many Proac years). There are many newer brands that are producing some great sound and many for a bit less than they could charge. We are lucky to have enough top lines to listen to for all different hearing types. |
Vandersteen's have always kept their value as well or better than most since they don't change that often. They are a top value to begin with (at all price levels), so they are going to always be a good value on the open market. Companies that come out with a new model or mark whatever every two years hurt their own resale value. Just look up on the site as to what speakers are really selling for and not just listed for and you will see. |
@waterzlife " My best friend had Sound Lab A1's. WHAT THEY COULD DO! For fun...we played 350 w/channel into each - and played an excellent recording of a steam-powered ralroad train approaching at max speed from afar...getting closer ( you start to feel vibrations in the floor) ..closer (the house's wooden floor is rumbling now)....closer still ( the floor is shaking -...the train roars past ( the floor is threatening to rip away from the walls !!!!) . I WAS SCARED OUT OF MY SHOES!!! Neither of us had the guts to do it again." You made my morning! |
I'll second the Phase Techs. I have the PC 60 speakers (with subwoofer with built-in crossover) and they sound great. I did replace the drivers several years ago (the foam surrounds had deteriorated) – the good folks at Phase Tech had them for about $100.00 each (they had to make up the subwoofer for me, but it was apparently no problem). Still going strong! No, they are not as good as my current daily listeners (Harbeth P3esr with REL t51 sub), but they only cost $650 (back in '84, equivalent to about $1600 today, about half the cost of the Harbeths/REL). Amazing value! |
Thank you to all who have responded so far The information is helpful in looking back over 45 years of being involved in audio. I called off my new speaker quest about 3 months ago, but decided to resume it. The Golden Ear Technology 7's speakers are very good, but are not cutting it for me after 4 years of ownership Before ascending into a new price category, I have considered the Ohm Walsh 1000's, Magneplanar .7 speakers. and a "used "pair of Von Schkwerit V4's These are three different approaches to sound. Basically I am looking for a fuller sound than GAT 7's. without sacrificing coherency Cheers, S.J. |
vandersteen 3 a sig, Aeriel acoustics 7b or 10t, Revel F30, Magnapan ... Not 15 years old but Usher is very, very good....Dancer series. Also if you can find for under $5000 the Wilson Audio Sophia 1, wow.!! These are all recommended from personal experience ..I have owned all of these, my favorite was Usher audio CP 8571..Dancer series. |
My best friend had Sound Lab A1's. WHAT THEY COULD DO! For fun...we played 350 w/channel into each - and played an excellent recording of a steam-powered ralroad train approaching at max speed from afar...getting closer ( you start to feel vibrations in the floor) ..closer (the house's wooden floor is rumbling now)....closer still ( the floor is shaking -...the train roars past ( the floor is threatening to rip away from the walls !!!!) . I WAS SCARED OUT OF MY SHOES!!! Neither of us had the guts to do it again. |
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