I have a complete Swan setup, 5.1 mains, C3 center and R3 surrounds. IMO they offer a sound quality and finish way above the modest price. Try Oz Home Theater for the classic Swan line, or The Audio Insider for the newer models. I really like mine, you might also. Good luck!
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I'm a recent Swan owner and just wanted share my experience. I've been into audio for a long time but only within the last year have had the funds to really start enjoying it
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Ever purchase I've made I've tried to find the best deal for the money. This approach has burned me a couple of times with of online companies, yet I was still looking for speakers online specifically at Axiom and Swan. To my luck there is a local Swan dealer in Tampa (Swan Home Theater). I went by not expecting too much and man I was surprised. I auditioned a pair of T700's which I fell in love with. Before hearing the swans I'd almost resigned myself to having to save up for something >$5k as I hadn't heard anything cheaper that I liked. I returned the next day to the store with my existing speakers just to make sure there wasn't something wrong with my room etc. The detail of the ribbon tweeter in the T700's is amazing even not considering price. At a fifth of the price that I was expected to have to pay (but couldn't afford), the T700's are a perfect example of high quality speakers at a online price. And better yet I didn't have to go online. I left the store with a pair of T700's and a T600c center. Two weeks later I returned for another pair of T700's for the rear. I am now (literally now) listening to CD's I hadn't heard in years as they didn't sound so good on my old system.
Ever purchase I've made I've tried to find the best deal for the money. This approach has burned me a couple of times with of online companies, yet I was still looking for speakers online specifically at Axiom and Swan. To my luck there is a local Swan dealer in Tampa (Swan Home Theater). I went by not expecting too much and man I was surprised. I auditioned a pair of T700's which I fell in love with. Before hearing the swans I'd almost resigned myself to having to save up for something >$5k as I hadn't heard anything cheaper that I liked. I returned the next day to the store with my existing speakers just to make sure there wasn't something wrong with my room etc. The detail of the ribbon tweeter in the T700's is amazing even not considering price. At a fifth of the price that I was expected to have to pay (but couldn't afford), the T700's are a perfect example of high quality speakers at a online price. And better yet I didn't have to go online. I left the store with a pair of T700's and a T600c center. Two weeks later I returned for another pair of T700's for the rear. I am now (literally now) listening to CD's I hadn't heard in years as they didn't sound so good on my old system.
Aboroth00,
I'm currently reviewing the Swans 5.2 with a 4.2c. You can checkout my initial reactions over at the TAI web site in the "Swan Dana Spectacular" thread.
I have heard the B&W 802s, 804s & 805s, plus some other really great speakers (Intuitive Design and others). I will vouch for the Swans 100%. There is a lot of speaker for the $ here. They are clean and powerful up and down the frequency range. They sound effortless and go loud very cleanly. They look great and are built very solidly. I think they are an excellent value. Sure there are better speakers (there always are), but if your budget for a pair of fronts is about $1k, Arguably, I don't think you can come up with a better combination - two woofers, mid-range, tweeter, solid cabinet, rosewood veneer, and transparent performance. You won't be disappointed. If you can spend more, there may be other great choices. If you don't care how they look, maybe there are some choices that are about as good. However, I've been listening back and forth with the Swans and another high end bookshelf pair. The bookshelves do *ever so slightly* better in clarity and detail, but without the bass. Returning to the Swans is comfortable and fun every time - no let down and I don't feel I'm missing anything. To do better on the sound, I think you need to spend lots more or get something that doesn't look as good. I find the bass on the 5.2f to be superb, and I think it would be fine without the sub, even for movies. Now a sub can add just a bit more deep notes and rumble - and it works perfect because of the appropriate rolloff of the Swans. But if you are on a budget, the Swans will fit the bass bill with flying colors. If you want more bass and no sub, the 6.2s would be a stellar choice I suspect. What is very nice about the Swans (espcially for Rock) is that they are bold and powerful (not bright and overly forward). They are a VERY good speaker, and if you are considering them do so with confidence. One final note, Jon Lane at TAI is extremely knowledgeable and will answer any questions you have.
Speakers are addictive. It is so compelling to want to "date" many different sets. I'm sure I will do so many more times and enjoy most of them. The Swans are inexpensive, but they are not a cheap date. They'll put out over and over, and you'll never tire of them.
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-jason
Aboroth00,
I'm currently reviewing the Swans 5.2 with a 4.2c. You can checkout my initial reactions over at the TAI web site in the "Swan Dana Spectacular" thread.
I have heard the B&W 802s, 804s & 805s, plus some other really great speakers (Intuitive Design and others). I will vouch for the Swans 100%. There is a lot of speaker for the $ here. They are clean and powerful up and down the frequency range. They sound effortless and go loud very cleanly. They look great and are built very solidly. I think they are an excellent value. Sure there are better speakers (there always are), but if your budget for a pair of fronts is about $1k, Arguably, I don't think you can come up with a better combination - two woofers, mid-range, tweeter, solid cabinet, rosewood veneer, and transparent performance. You won't be disappointed. If you can spend more, there may be other great choices. If you don't care how they look, maybe there are some choices that are about as good. However, I've been listening back and forth with the Swans and another high end bookshelf pair. The bookshelves do *ever so slightly* better in clarity and detail, but without the bass. Returning to the Swans is comfortable and fun every time - no let down and I don't feel I'm missing anything. To do better on the sound, I think you need to spend lots more or get something that doesn't look as good. I find the bass on the 5.2f to be superb, and I think it would be fine without the sub, even for movies. Now a sub can add just a bit more deep notes and rumble - and it works perfect because of the appropriate rolloff of the Swans. But if you are on a budget, the Swans will fit the bass bill with flying colors. If you want more bass and no sub, the 6.2s would be a stellar choice I suspect. What is very nice about the Swans (espcially for Rock) is that they are bold and powerful (not bright and overly forward). They are a VERY good speaker, and if you are considering them do so with confidence. One final note, Jon Lane at TAI is extremely knowledgeable and will answer any questions you have.
Speakers are addictive. It is so compelling to want to "date" many different sets. I'm sure I will do so many more times and enjoy most of them. The Swans are inexpensive, but they are not a cheap date. They'll put out over and over, and you'll never tire of them.
-jason
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