Speaker

[MustangEco]

Huawei

[Unwritten]

Bose is okay. But believe me there are many others that are even better. Bose is like Rolex. If you're not too familiar with watches youll think Rolex is the best.

 

Very true. Overpriced, with no corresponding design change with each new model. Not for the serious audiophile.

 

OnT : Vandersteen floorstanders. Dali shelf speakers

 

I agree. I have a Bose Lifestyle 50 ( 17 years now and still sounding great) but you do pay through the nose for the marketing and hype.

 

When I started my love affair with Vinyl and Hi-Fi, I made do with a pair of JVC SP-D8 (also around 20 years old) driven by a vintage Marantz SR 6000. It served its purpose well for easy listening and occasional classic rock jamming for all it's 70Watts/6ohms worth and I though it' was enough.

.... Until I really researched more and got my eyes and ears opened up to the audiophile likes of PSB's, B&W, Axiom, Boston Acoustics, Paradigm, Klipsch Refeference, Velodyne, Thiele, Elan, Dali, Snell, and all the other boutique hi-end brands that costs not just an arm and a leg but your kidneys and liver too. LOL!

 

Somebody mentioned earlier in the thread, that it's not rocket science to choose speakers. It's true but nevertheless, acoustic science and engineering can really get your head spinning and ears bleeding (pun intended).

 

So when I chanced upon a pair of Episode ES-700 Tower Speakers floor demo being sold at 75% off the retail price by a professional A/V and Home Theater installer who is changing career directions, I did not hesitate to pull the trigger. How else can an audio neophyte like me get a chance at something I do not deserve. These only get sold directly to professional dealers that really know how to design and install outstanding A/V and HT systems.

 

And when I hooked it up, even with the old 20 gauge wires I only have at the moment (I know 'tis a sin in the audiophile realm), I truly knew then what I have been missing or not hearing all along... a lot! And the seamless piano gloss black, heavy ,and solid cabinetry just just oozes... sexy Will post some photos soon.

 

A review and discussion on the Episode speakers can be found here :

http://www.avsforum.com/forum/89-speakers/1058804-episode-speakers-any-thoughts.html

Edited February 26, 2017 by Unwritten

[Unwritten]

Here are some photos of the Episode ES-700 Tower speakers. Which was designed and built from the ground up with nothing but quality materials, components, and construction.

a. Slim, seamless, high-gloss, mirror-finish, piano-black cabinetry. Sophistication that packs a punch IMHO. (JVC SP-D8's in other photo as compared to the Episode).

- I likened it to Miss U Pia W. taking on Rhonda R toe to toe MMA style and giving her a run for her money...LOL.

 

b. Left side - Right side (Rounded seamless profile)

 

c. Back side showing how the the dual down-firing bass ports were implemented - even the back is elegant and sexy. LOL

-The guy I got it from recommended at least 14 gauge, high purity, oxygen-free, lossless copper wires for wide range and accurate transmission and tonal reproduction... ( na nose bleed ako duon hahaha )

 

d. The inputs with Bi-amp capability (by removing the shorting connector between the Hi_Freq and Lo-Freq terminals and connecting to appropriate amplifier source) .

 

e. The Episode ES-700's bringing my budding and rag-tag vintage Hi-Fi romance to new heights ...

* somebodsy told me that once you start a Hi-Fi love affair it just keeps getting sweeter (and more expensive) LOL!

 

-Music heals the soul like nothing can. That I truly believe. Cheers!

Edited February 26, 2017 by Unwritten

[Captain Guile]

Altec Lansing

[Hari ng Spakol]

for me Bose is a good brand

[Papa Popoy]

Using Bose...good quality, great sound

Edited July 26, 2017 by blazer2

[jimithing]

which is better samsung da e650 or edifier r1280db? i just need a good bluetooth speaker for the house or can you suggest a good one below 5k? thanks

[woodshighlander]

budget wise sembrandt pero bose din ako

[Imagepro]

I use a Bose Soundlink mini. Very good audio for its size!

[Kreator]

SONOS ang choice ko,

[Papa Popoy]

SONOS ang choice ko,

Ok sana ang sonos kaya lang wifi connectivity lang, no bluetooth

[C.Unicron]

AKG S30. For a portable bluetooth speaker, it packs a punch!

[perfectstranger]

edifier for me.

[islekimp]

 

I made a simple rig using altec and Bose combo all depends what you want to do...

 

U can go cdr King and get something that will distort as certain volume levels or balance what u need it for and get something in the middle

[Noblesse 123]

If your not into seting up and u just need a portable speaker. The best for me is Bose, medyo masakit nga lang presyo, if you want somehow a lower price, ok na din ung jbl or harman kardon.