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post #2551 of 4114
5/30/12 at 6:16pm
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Originally Posted by woodsart View Post

They are right about that one, I swear there is music coming from the center, I have to get up and check occasionally to see if I have the Marantz in Pure Direct Mode.

Hey make your own convert to FLAC! I don't download a lot of music, my son sends me most of what I have, unless I am listening to Pandora or Grooveshark.com.

The sound is so astounding, so much that I constantly notice the nuances, (not you Brandon), in the movies, evening the streaming that I never noticed before.

Can't wait till I get the new marantz in, hopefully this one will work properly, and run audyssey properly. Even without it, I was amazed what a good match the Marantz and Phils are!!!

actually i had to disconnect center from the AVR to be really sure no sound were coming from it =)
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post #2552 of 4114
5/31/12 at 8:31am
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Originally Posted by azb120 View Post

...BTW i bought a center channel (NHT TwoC) and when i play Phils in just stereo mode , 90% of the people walk up to the center to chek if its off ..no one beleives sound is not coming from the center channel ...its amazing

So how's that NHT center working out for you?

I've recommended NHT to Phil and Salk owners when a matching center wasn't an option and would like to know if you think that advice is sound (no pun intended)?
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post #2553 of 4114
5/31/12 at 11:32am
Honestly I didnt like them initially , but i think after a bit of tweaking they work well. I am also thinking of getting the NHT bookshelf speaker for the center and experimenting with that (since they have 60 day return policy on Crutchfield) . I dont hear any problem with timber matching , they work like a good LCR package...I definately see a difference with Blue-ray but i think Phils do a pretty good job even without a center channel that the impact of adding a center was not that stunning atleast not with NHT twoC...
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post #2554 of 4114
5/31/12 at 2:35pm
Nethawk's on the left, mine on the right, supposed to get picked up tomorrow.





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post #2555 of 4114
5/31/12 at 2:53pm
Congratulations.....Kudos absolutely stunning, now will they sound as good as mine.....the jury is still out.....or could they be deadlocked.... Probably be a mistrial!!!
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post #2556 of 4114
5/31/12 at 2:59pm
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Originally Posted by woodsart View Post

Congratulations.....Kudos absolutely stunning, now will they sound as good as mine.....the jury is still out.....or could they be deadlocked.... Probably be a mistrial!!!

Who says I'm going to be listening to them? Maybe I'll just put them in a big glass case and stare at them forever
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post #2557 of 4114
5/31/12 at 3:07pm
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Originally Posted by fuzz092888 View Post

Who says I'm going to be listening to them? Maybe I'll just put them in a big glass case and stare at them forever

LMAO!!

I just wanted a nice looking doorstop...
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post #2558 of 4114
5/31/12 at 3:23pm
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Originally Posted by fuzz092888 View Post

Nethawk's on the left, mine on the right, supposed to get picked up tomorrow.

Yup I've rented me a minivan and will swing by Del's tomorrow morning.
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post #2559 of 4114
5/31/12 at 3:27pm
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Originally Posted by Monkish54 View Post

LMAO!!

I just wanted a nice looking doorstop...

Doesn't everyone? Wait.......these aren't doorstops?

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Originally Posted by Dennis Murphy View Post

Yup I've rented me a minivan and will swing by Del's tomorrow morning.

Sounds like an excellent plan to me
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post #2560 of 4114
5/31/12 at 7:22pm
Hi Dennis, I've been following this thread for a while and I've been convinced that the Phil 2s would be right for me
But do you still have cabinets for the 2s? I read a few pages back that you're running low on stock. I'm hoping I'm not too late :O
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post #2561 of 4114
5/31/12 at 7:33pm
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Originally Posted by anonymous_object View Post

Hi Dennis, I've been following this thread for a while and I've been convinced that the Phil 2s would be right for me
But do you still have cabinets for the 2s? I read a few pages back that you're running low on stock. I'm hoping I'm not too late :O

I think I have enough. I've pretty much given up on the 1's, for various reasons, so I have more than enough cabinets. The issue is the baffles. Half were cut for the Founteks, which I'm not using. I ordered and received an extra set of baffles cut for the RAAL, and that should do me for about a half dozen more orders over and above the current backlog.
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post #2562 of 4114
5/31/12 at 8:23pm
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Originally Posted by fuzz092888 View Post

Nethawk's on the left, mine on the right, supposed to get picked up tomorrow.


I've seen a couple folks here say they don't like the look of the Phils. I'm sorry, but that's a sharp looking design. Had I not found a local builder, I may well have "borrowed" (unless Dennis patented it ) both Del and that design.
With a single round grille on top of course.
YMMV
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post #2563 of 4114
5/31/12 at 8:32pm
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Originally Posted by AJinFLA View Post


I've seen a couple folks here say they don't like the look of the Phils. I'm sorry, but that's a sharp looking design. Had I not found a local builder, I may well have "borrowed" (unless Dennis patented it ) both Del and that design.
With a single round grille on top of course.
YMMV

I really like how it looks as well (obvious since I ordered a pair ) but now I'm curious to see what new revisions will look like. I kinda hope I hate it, otherwise I may find myself pining for another one
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post #2564 of 4114
5/31/12 at 9:00pm
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Originally Posted by fuzz092888 View Post


I really like how it looks as well (obvious since I ordered a pair ) but now I'm curious to see what new revisions will look like. I kinda hope I hate it, otherwise I may find myself pining for another one

I hope you hate it too! Then you can buy me a second pair!
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post #2565 of 4114
6/1/12 at 6:07am
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Originally Posted by AJinFLA View Post

I've seen a couple folks here say they don't like the look of the Phils. I'm sorry, but that's a sharp looking design. Had I not found a local builder, I may well have "borrowed" (unless Dennis patented it ) both Del and that design.
With a single round grille on top of course.
YMMV

You know how important aesthetics is to me.

I think the Phil's look great. Otherwise I wouldn't even consider them in the first place.
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post #2566 of 4114
6/1/12 at 6:32am
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Originally Posted by AJinFLA View Post


I've seen a couple folks here say they don't like the look of the Phils. I'm sorry, but that's a sharp looking design. Had I not found a local builder, I may well have "borrowed" (unless Dennis patented it ) both Del and that design.
With a single round grille on top of course.
YMMV

Word. It's mainly the wives that don't appreciate the design.
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post #2567 of 4114
6/1/12 at 6:36am
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Originally Posted by Nuance View Post

Word. It's mainly the wives that don't appreciate the design.

Yes, no way I'd get those past mine, not in our main family room anyway. I tried showing her some pictures a few times. If not, I'd have a pair of 2s or 3s on order already. I should be ok with my SCSTs.
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post #2568 of 4114
6/1/12 at 6:39am
Does anyone know the track list for the demo CD Dennis sends out?

I loaded it onto the server last night but my squeezebox just shows unknown artist, unknown title for all of the songs.
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post #2569 of 4114
6/1/12 at 7:07am
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Originally Posted by Nuance View Post

Word. It's mainly the wives that don't appreciate the design.

Most wives like the Bose look or even better speakers that they can't see at all. You have a pretty special wife really
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post #2570 of 4114
6/1/12 at 7:15am
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Originally Posted by fuzz092888 View Post

Nethawk's on the left, mine on the right, supposed to get picked up tomorrow.

Thanks for posting these Fuzz, looking good!

I'm wondering why no grilles on the custom 2's? I may have missed a memo...
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post #2571 of 4114
6/1/12 at 7:19am
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Originally Posted by Nuance View Post

Word. It's mainly the wives that don't appreciate the design.

Funny. I seem to have been stuck in the 'conventional' floorstanding speaker look, it was me who was leery of the design. When I showed them to my wife she thought they looked fine. Ever supportive (but never indicating an interest in my audiophile habits), she asked why it matters what they look like as long as they sound great.

I resolved my own reservations by requesting a custom finish to match existing furniture. The result, pictured above, is just beautiful.
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post #2572 of 4114
6/1/12 at 7:24am
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Originally Posted by Nethawk View Post

She asked why it matters what they look like as long as they sound great.

She's a keeper, that one!
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post #2573 of 4114
6/1/12 at 7:38am
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Originally Posted by mrlittlejeans View Post

Does anyone know the track list for the demo CD Dennis sends out?

I loaded it onto the server last night but my squeezebox just shows unknown artist, unknown title for all of the songs.

1. ?
2. Keith Don't go
3. The pines of Rome
4. The royal March
5. Prelude and fugue in d major
6. Fanfare for the common man
7. November 99
8. Pannonica
9. Bamboo forest
10.The danserye la morisque
11. The auction
12. Church
13. Certainly
14. Thankful N Thoughtful
15. Angel
16. Way down deep
17. Bird on a wire

But I cannot figure out track #1
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post #2574 of 4114
6/1/12 at 7:46am
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Originally Posted by Randy Bessinger View Post

Most wives like the Bose look or even better speakers that they can't see at all. You have a pretty special wife really

Thanks buddy.
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post #2575 of 4114
6/1/12 at 7:48am
Thanks ADTG
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post #2576 of 4114
6/1/12 at 7:57am
I would like to add also, that I like the Phils they are clean, contemporary and well done.....the design is necessary to produce the wonderful, neutral sound we alllllllllll love!!!

The WAF was a problem, but in my opinion was a minor issue.... the main thing is their depth (it seems), and how they fit into a space.

It really was my wife's initial reaction "they are big", but now she is use to them.
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post #2577 of 4114
6/1/12 at 8:03am
I've seen some BIG speakers.

I LOVE the look of the Phils!

Would I rather them look like the KEF Blade? Yes, I would. Do I want to pay the extra bagillion dollars to Del? No, no I don't.

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THE SHIPPING ESCAPADE CONTINUES....

My Phils are now in Chino, CA. 1 hour from me (Chatsworth, CA) via car. Unless the FedEx truck explodes, they will be here tomorrow!
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post #2578 of 4114
6/1/12 at 8:24am
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Originally Posted by Monkish54 View Post

I've seen some BIG speakers.

I LOVE the look of the Phils!

Would I rather them look like the KEF Blade? Yes, I would. Do I want to pay the extra bagillion dollars to Del? No, no I don't.

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THE SHIPPING ESCAPADE CONTINUES....

My Phils are now in Chino, CA. 1 hour from me (Chatsworth, CA) via car. Unless the FedEx truck explodes, they will be here tomorrow!

Are all (four was it?) packages in Chatsworth? Go pick em up my man, and enjoy their sweet sounds one day early!
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post #2579 of 4114
6/1/12 at 8:35am
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Originally Posted by Nuance View Post


Are all (four was it?) packages in Chatsworth? Go pick em up my man, and enjoy their sweet sounds one day early!

As of 2AM, 3/4 packages show Chino, CA. All of the packages are estimated to arrive tomorrow. I'm not quite sure why one isn't listed as Chino.

It says "In transit" Chino, CA. I'd have to intercept the truck! Plus, I can't fit them on the bus. :P
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post #2580 of 4114
6/1/12 at 8:38am
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Originally Posted by Nethawk View Post


Thanks for posting these Fuzz, looking good!

No problem, I think I had them posted about ten seconds after the email arrived. Vey exciting.
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