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Post by peterthebutcher on Jun 21, 2022 8:43:04 GMT
Just years ago, I bought my first new system, since 1998, and have added a few bits since, namely adding the Amphion Argon 3LS, then the PS dac/pre and finally a pair of PS M700 mono power amps Attachment Deleted Also added a Rel S8/12 and TQ speaker cables to the mix. new speakers next I think |
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Post by hifinutt on Jun 22, 2022 16:42:51 GMT
yes be interesting what you choose
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Post by jandl100 on Jun 22, 2022 18:19:22 GMT
Buy the big Heco speakers in the classifieds and you can sell the sub!
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Post by peterthebutcher on Jul 21, 2022 8:12:57 GMT
further to my post in this thread and another one, I have decided it to be prudent (due to a couple of personal changes) to go with a new sub
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Post by Arke on Jul 21, 2022 13:44:54 GMT
peterthebutcher Another sub or changing the current one? I am currently developing some speaker's based on well respected designs (well known driver combinations). The drivers will be well known and extremely good (used in retail speakers costing £5—10k and much more). Crossover components will be extremely good when compared to retail speakers up to £10-20k and more. Cabinets will be handmade to high quality and customisable to a degree. Initial speakers will be a small standmount and slimline floorstander. I am currently building demo standmounts and demo floorstanders will follow in the autumn. From my experience bespoke/'boutique' speakers will compete at a level well above their cost. Obviously, people can decide for themselves when they hear the demo speakers - the proof, after all, is in the pudding! Around 4 people have already expressed an interest. More details to follow on this forum.
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Post by peterthebutcher on Jul 22, 2022 10:33:01 GMT
back end of last year I splashed out on the Rel S8/12 sub. This past couple of months have had the itch for a new set of speakers (floor standers), I listen and have 100's of Pipe Organ recordings ( CD<, DAT and MD) so was looking for a speaker that COULD give that style of music a faithful reproduction, I came very close on getting a pair of Kerr K320's (TL Design). But due to a few recent personal things, I took the decision not to spend 4-8K on new speakers, when I have decent ones already, and to go with another Rel S8/12 sub, making a stereo pair and connected to the newish PS mono bloc amps
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Post by Arke on Jul 22, 2022 10:58:19 GMT
back end of last year I splashed out on the Rel S8/12 sub. This past couple of months have had the itch for a new set of speakers (floor standers), I listen and have 100's of Pipe Organ recordings ( CD<, DAT and MD) so was looking for a speaker that COULD give that style of music a faithful reproduction, I came very close on getting a pair of Kerr K320's (TL Design). But due to a few recent personal things, I took the decision not to spend 4-8K on new speakers, when I have decent ones already, and to go with another Rel S8/12 sub, making a stereo pair and connected to the newish PS mono bloc amps I'm sure another sub will add a little more low end grunt. Let us know how it is with 2! 👍 |
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Post by peterthebutcher on Sept 1, 2022 9:31:27 GMT
back end of last year I splashed out on the Rel S8/12 sub. This past couple of months have had the itch for a new set of speakers (floor standers), I listen and have 100's of Pipe Organ recordings ( CD<, DAT and MD) so was looking for a speaker that COULD give that style of music a faithful reproduction, I came very close on getting a pair of Kerr K320's (TL Design). But due to a few recent personal things, I took the decision not to spend 4-8K on new speakers, when I have decent ones already, and to go with another Rel S8/12 sub, making a stereo pair and connected to the newish PS mono bloc amps I'm sure another sub will add a little more low end grunt. Let us know how it is with 2! 👍 The new sub has bedded in now, its had quite a few hours put on it. The sound is (to me anyway) much more pronounced in the bass and mid bass, Certain recordings (Organ) that were deemed as bass light, have seemingly been renewed in that dept. And have listened to a lot of tracks, and found they have been seemingly renewed as well. The RelS 8/12 were setup by Martin from Analogue seduction, and he did a fine job, dialled them in properly, and the bass seems to emanate from the main speakers, as it should and the gain and X overs do not sound over blown/loud. Yes, it was a big outlay for me, but in the grand scheme of things, it was worth it in the end |
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Post by macca on Sept 1, 2022 18:11:50 GMT
That's a serious sub you've got there.
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Post by Arke on Sept 1, 2022 18:25:25 GMT
I'm sure another sub will add a little more low end grunt. Let us know how it is with 2! 👍 The new sub has bedded in now, its had quite a few hours put on it. The sound is (to me anyway) much more pronounced in the bass and mid bass, Certain recordings (Organ) that were deemed as bass light, have seemingly been renewed in that dept. And have listened to a lot of tracks, and found they have been seemingly renewed as well. The RelS 8/12 were setup by Martin from Analogue seduction, and he did a fine job, dialled them in properly, and the bass seems to emanate from the main speakers, as it should and the gain and X overs do not sound over blown/loud. Yes, it was a big outlay for me, but in the grand scheme of things, it was worth it in the end Great to hear it's giving everything you wanted! A pair of those subs must be fantastic. I hope to build a second sub in the next year or two... Maybe bigger speakers too... It never ends! 😂 |
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