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post #31 of 42
2/8/12 at 6:37am
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Nick, thanks for the response. I am definitely going to listen to the Dynaudios... but I need to get up to Bethesda for that (I think). And as luck would have it, it looks like I'm traveling 15 out of the next 16 days. :-/ I'll get there... just might be at the end of Feb

Do you happen to know any local Dynaudio dealers?
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post #32 of 42
2/8/12 at 7:03am
For the money I cannot think of a better speaker than the Philharmonic Audio Philharmonitor. Here is a review with pictures included, and below is the link to the website.

Philharmonic Audio
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post #33 of 42
2/8/12 at 7:12am
Ascend Acoustics Sierra 1 NrT
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post #34 of 42
2/27/12 at 4:10pm
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Well, I want to thank everyone who chimed in for their help and suggestions. I learned a lot in this process.

I've made my decision and I just picked up a pair of Focal 807v's. Not only do they sound fantastic, but they really match well with the Jolida. I was worried that it was going to be severely underpowered, but I was very wrong. And thankfully so!

I need to run an errand real quick but I'll get some pictures posted asap. Thanks!
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post #35 of 42
2/27/12 at 4:22pm
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I've made my decision and I just picked up a pair of Focal 807v's. Not only do they sound fantastic, but they really match well with the Jolida.

Glad you like them - Enjoy!
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post #36 of 42
2/27/12 at 4:41pm
Another speaker to seriously consider is the GR Research N2X. This speaker is normally sold as a kit, but there's a gentleman named Ron in the GR Research thread on AudioCircle who builds them for sale:

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=98666.0

I've been to Ron's place and have heard the N2X. I can vouch that Ron does excellent work and these speakers sound great. They are a fantastic deal at the price he is asking.

Salk and Philharmonic Audio (Dennis Murphy) are also excellent recommendations.

Edit: Ooops.......I see the OP has already chosen a pair of speakers. Might help if I read the entire thread first.
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post #37 of 42
2/27/12 at 7:07pm
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Since you're in northern Virginia you should give Dennis Murphy a call. I understand he is a very nice and accommodating guy. He now has an outstanding monitor in his lineup.

http://philharmonicaudio.com/

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For the money I cannot think of a better speaker than the Philharmonic Audio Philharmonitor. Here is a review with pictures included, and below is the link to the website.

Philharmonic Audio


I finished reading through the Philharmonic thread last night. I must say they sound very interesting. It's worth a call and perhaps a visit just to meet Dennis and audition one of his creations.
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post #38 of 42
2/27/12 at 7:09pm
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Edit: Ooops.......I see the OP has already chosen a pair of speakers. Might help if I read the entire thread first.

It's all good! I appreciate the response.

Here's the setup. Please accept my apologies for the horribly undecorated surroundings. Now that the stereo is done, I can concentrate on some wall decor. The room is going to be really neat when it's finished I think. I'm decorating it as very WWII/Military. So excited, but no more info til it's done.
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post #39 of 42
2/28/12 at 5:01am
great little setup.i dont know if thats going to be your speakers final placement but imo you'd get better and bigger soundstage if they where spread out a little further apart
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post #40 of 42
2/29/12 at 9:43am
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great little setup.i dont know if thats going to be your speakers final placement but imo you'd get better and bigger soundstage if they where spread out a little further apart

Yeah, definitely poor planning on my part. I can push 'em out another couple inches but that's as wide as that wall is right there.
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post #41 of 42
2/29/12 at 10:09am
i don't know whats on the same wall where your cabinet is but imo maybe a couple of stands right on each side of it, will give you better sound. the wider the better especially with those great little speakers.you are not getting their full potential.
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post #42 of 42
2/29/12 at 1:32pm
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i don't know whats on the same wall where your cabinet is but imo maybe a couple of stands right on each side of it, will give you better sound. The wider the better especially with those great little speakers.you are not getting their full potential.

+1
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