Electrostatic spkr normally using a bigger ribbon or only ribbon to produce sounds is really nice if properly setup. It does not have the 'boxy' sound (sorry dont know the correct term). I have auditioned many of these even the Apogee Duetta Signature. Very impressive indeed!

AFAIK, while both are planar in nature, Electrostatic and Magnaplanar uses different technology and while I have heard a few of the later, I don't have the opportunities to hear the former.

And yes, your description is correct, by not having boxes, these Planar speaker do not have 'box sound' or 'box' coloration and to my ears, much more relaxing to listen to.

Hey guys.

Any recommendations for 12 gauge speaker cables and cables for sub? Wanna prepare for my 7.1 HT. Thanks

Btw...can anyone comment on the logitech IR or RF extender system. Need to get it for my HT.

I get to listen to this 'ribbon speaker' almost everyday




What's your budget?

Ha, that shows you are not into head banging music. IMO, maintenance/repair etc of these things may be a problem in our tropical climate with the ribbon peeling off the Mylar.

I think you are confused between electrostatic and ribbon speakers.

Ribbon voice coil are glued to Mylar diaphragm and the whole thing move as a single piece to produce music. And these ribbon often came undone and become detached from the Mylar over time/heat/humidity. Have to be glued back.

You must be referring to Martin Logan of yesteryears. Heard a lot of issues but the current models are better in terms of durability.

Here's my setup..picture will upload tonite ok..

SOURCES & AMPLIFIER
LCD TV: Samsung 37" LCD TV ( Model: LA37C530F1R )
AMPLIFIER: Onkyo TX-SR608
MEDIA PLAYER: AC Ryan Play On HD Mini
CD PLAYER: Marantz CD63

SPEAKERS & SUBWOOFER
FRONT SPEAKER: Mordaunt Short AVIANO 6
CENTRE SPEAKER: Mordaunt Short AVIANO 5
SURROUND SPEAKER: Mordaunt Short AVIANO 2
SURROUND BACK: Acoustic Energy AEGIS 1
SUBWOOFER: Velodyne IMPACT 12

SPEAKER CABLES
FRONT CABLE: MIT C-1 16-4 Bi-Wire Cable
CENTRE CABLE: QED Anniversary XT Bi-Wire
SURROUND CABLE: MIT C-1 16-2 Cable
SURROUND BACK: MIT C-1 16-2 Cable
SUBWOOFER: QED Performance SUB Cable

INTERCONNECTS & HDMI
INTERCONNECT 1: Atlas Equator MKII
INTERCONNECT 2: Van Den Hul D102 MKII
HDMI: Giraffe HDMI

POWER MANAGEMENT
POWER CORD 1: Clear Audio Diamond Power Line
POWER CORD 2: Supra LORAD 2.5 ( Coming Soon )
POWER MANAGEMENT: Belkin Surgemaster Superior Series


2011 WISHLISTS: One More Velodyne Impact 12.,Blu-Ray Player.,Chord Company Silverscreen HDMI Cable.,XLO HT Subwoofer Cable..

This post has been edited by Jibek: Jan 10 2011, 01:42 AM

Not sure...but would think will go for mid-range. how much will that set me back?

It would be above RM10K for a midrange avr, 5 speakers and a sub.

Paiseh, paiseh...my set not even mid range, <10k

Agree.. thats why some of us go step by step..

I think for a small room and for vocal, a low wattage cheap China made tube amplifier + decent CD Player + bookshelf easy to drive speaker could be done for less than 10K.

Umm..i think you have misread my question there...was asking about cables...not the whole system. I wanna setup the cables during reno.

My bad.

Try to use check out Belden

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...67339&hl=belden

Very good value. But, it sounds a bit bright. Not suitable if you have a quite bright system.

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/speaker/index.htm

Hi All,

Newbie here... I just got Onkyo TX-SR608 av amp as a gift but no speakers.

Is it ok, for me just to get 2 bookshelf speakers or 2 floor stand speakers for it? Could I customize the setting to suit only 2.1 rather than 7.1?

Tried searching for the info but no clear answer...

Please advise.

Thanks in advance

You can use 2.1 or even as stereo. No problem at all.

Guys...

Need some advise here...

Im using Denon AVR 1600 couple with Pioneer MS500 series speaker.

1. Is there any cable out there that I can use as HDMI cable to plug in to my Amp? Or there is no other way than buying new Amp? take note that Denon AVR 1600 only have coaxial & optical input output only
2. Speaker wire is so 90's (yet Im still using it) especially for the rear speaker. Is there any way or gadget that can use my speaker to connect to the amp wireless?
3. After bought the speaker in 2007, I still cannot find any woofer that can match my speaker, any advise? Im looking for lower than 300W woofer. Last time I use the Altec Lansing 2.1 speaker which I use as woofer. Nice! but not appropriate ei...

Thanks for the help

Cheers!

This post has been edited by StarSaber: Jan 14 2011, 10:23 PM