What company makes these? and how much?
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wow those are some sharp looking speakers. 
The piano rosewood finish xcs cost $199, but unfortunately they were a limited run. Who knows though, maybe they'll do another run *hint, hint*.
I need another pair for the rear. The pics do not do them any justice. The N802's sound great as well, just not sure 40X better.
Each time I have to pass by them, I have to touch them, just to fell that finish.
I need another pair for the rear. The pics do not do them any justice. The N802's sound great as well, just not sure 40X better.
Each time I have to pass by them, I have to touch them, just to fell that finish.
Please tell me those B&W are going into a system with a better display - I can hear them crying with despair from here!
You know, there are a lot of companies that do a "Piano Gloss" finish on their cabinets. They use a "gloss" laqueur or acrylic finish of some sort and call it piano gloss. Regardless of how the other companies do it.... After viewing AV123's version of PG on a pair of black Reference 3's, and learning of their 20 something step hand rubbed process on their PG.... none of the others (that I've personally seen anyway) can even come close. I too was simply "forced" to touch the finish every time I got close. Kind of like the sign that says "wet paint." Something in your sub conscience just makes you reach out and touch it....
Of course, in a speaker.... it's all about the sound. But if form is as important as function, well the XL-s and XC-s have both in spades. For the stupid good pricing on these things (just BARELY over $200 per pair with a real wood veneer satin finish and around $280 with the PG finish), many folks just may kick themselves for plunking down their hard hearned $$$ for some plastic or vinyl wrapped boxes. Even their utalitarian black is a nicely done finish.
On the other hand, those wanting to truely experience fine cabinet craftsmanship along with an entry level audiophile product will be hard pressed to do better elsewhere. The XL-s/XC-s are very nice sounding speakers for the $$$.... and are extremely well done with the standard finish. But the PG..... just WOW, wow, wow.... simply stunning.
Of course, in a speaker.... it's all about the sound. But if form is as important as function, well the XL-s and XC-s have both in spades. For the stupid good pricing on these things (just BARELY over $200 per pair with a real wood veneer satin finish and around $280 with the PG finish), many folks just may kick themselves for plunking down their hard hearned $$$ for some plastic or vinyl wrapped boxes. Even their utalitarian black is a nicely done finish.
On the other hand, those wanting to truely experience fine cabinet craftsmanship along with an entry level audiophile product will be hard pressed to do better elsewhere. The XL-s/XC-s are very nice sounding speakers for the $$$.... and are extremely well done with the standard finish. But the PG..... just WOW, wow, wow.... simply stunning.
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Yes, yes. I agree. They are going into the theater room with a PJ or another stand alone dedicated 2 channel room. I've been trying to sell that TV for months now.
| Originally Posted by billybob_jcv Please tell me those B&W are going into a system with a better display - I can hear them crying with despair from here! |
$100 TV and $8000 speakers......something doesnt seem right to me.
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I have that same TV and it is worth AT LEAST $125!
Super Sexy speakers though! Both pair.
| Originally Posted by Thirsty $100 TV and $8000 speakers......something doesnt seem right to me. |
I have that same TV and it is worth AT LEAST $125!
Super Sexy speakers though! Both pair.
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Hey now, you can't deny it's value. Look at the dollar to poundage ratio.
| Originally Posted by Thirsty $100 TV and $8000 speakers......something doesnt seem right to me. |
I did some casual listening tonight (mostly Jopek) and I must say that the XCS's sound is equal to it's great looks. Bass was tight and punchy. The speaker is quick and smooth. Very neutral and revealing of upstream equipment. I was playing around with different integrated amps, melody, krell 400xi, joilda1000a, and I could easily pick up the nuances. I think I prefer the melody over others. Very nice and HIGHLY recommended set of speakers. I just don't know how MLS does it. Can you tell I'm pleased?
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OK...
I will tell him for you... He's on a short vacation with his Grandkids before heading back to Russia next week and having a BALL...
(Many thanks)...
All the best...
mls
| Originally Posted by biffbyun I did some casual listening tonight (mostly Jopek) and I must say that the XCS's sound is equal to it's great looks. Bass was tight and punchy. The speaker is quick and smooth. Very neutral and revealing of upstream equipment. I was playing around with different integrated amps, melody, krell 400xi, joilda1000a, and I could easily pick up the nuances. I think I prefer the melody over others. Very nice and HIGHLY recommended set of speakers. I just don't know how MLS does it. Can you tell I'm pleased? |
I will tell him for you... He's on a short vacation with his Grandkids before heading back to Russia next week and having a BALL...
(Many thanks)...
All the best...
mls
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looks to ME like he's got his priorities straight!
| Originally Posted by Thirsty $100 TV and $8000 speakers......something doesnt seem right to me. |
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