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 Please Recommend... a Hifi Stereo System, Pls state your budget pls!!!

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post Nov 3 2005, 06:26 PM

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QUOTE(hasnul @ Nov 3 2005, 01:36 PM)
Hi,

1) The Richard Allen LS3/5a will cost you RM8k. I believe Tong Lee won't bring them in anymore so the RA's will be while stock last.

2) The Sterling LS3/5a will cost you RM6,800.00 with special finish (Ebony,Rosewood etc.) while regular finish will be near RM6k. p.s bare in mind the sterling does not use the original tweeter,mid-drivers and crossovers like the original ls35a such as Rogers, Spendors, RA's.... though it sonics does resembles the character of LS3/5a.

3) Spendor S3/5 cost over RM5k around 1 1/2 years ago. I suspect the price may go higher nowadays.

- Try to look for used LS3/5a. If you are lucky, you just might find one.

As for me, I'm keeping my Spendor LS3/5a. After listening to mini monitors such as Harbeth P3, Pro Ac Tablette Reference 8, PMC DB1+, ATC SCM 7, I just preffered the legendary mini monitor : LS3/5a !!
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this are all the creams of speakers.
in fact i was looking for a harbeth C7 se and was quoted Rm 6200. so tempted to have it. still looking for some 2nd hand ones. anyone got friends wanna sell?
IMHO all speakers mentioned above have their own distinguished features. as the saying goes, music is very subjective
wish to have a C7..........but, it way out budget.
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post May 12 2006, 06:43 PM

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QUOTE(Dddrive @ May 12 2006, 01:11 PM)
Sifus...
Anyone can give me some recommendation on amps with the budget of >5k and speakers of less than 5k also. Its a big leap but i want to settle down and dont want to think about upgrading so fast haha.. anyway wishes to have more opinions on these amps and speakers.

my place here miri they carry most brands like wharfadale, mouraunt short and monitor audio. mostly book sehlves. thinking of getting floorstanders. any opinions ?
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basically there are certain criteria that you have to idendify before any one can help suggesting

1) wat sort of music are you listening
2) your listening area ( dimension )
3) using it solely for audio?
4) does that budget include cables?

after which than you have to narrow down to certain brands. no matter what other say or suggest, the final decision is still yours.

happy hunting!!!!

ps: for that amount you certainly can have quite a range. smile.gif smile.gif
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post May 16 2006, 12:33 AM

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QUOTE(Dddrive @ May 14 2006, 02:41 AM)
1) I listen mostly to Rock , Jazz and Blues.
2) I'm listening in a bedroom, quite big currently nothing much in it. but if l;ater on when there are more things will a floor stander be too much ?
3)yes stereo audio.
4)nope exclude cables and cd player . thanks

Thanksz very much.
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1) must get a very versatile speaker that can perform musically sweet, fast and do perform those bass when needed. hmmmmm naim will be a gd choice for amps but a little too lean ( as many says ) speakers ....try some american speakers. actually i reckon you have something in mind. pick up a few names and start audition. Stop when you feel that speaker is what you want. or else you will never can make up your mind. there are just too many speakers for you to choose from. Jm lab, cello elves, Zu to name a few.

2) i have heard some real good monitors ( small ) and was impressed with it. pmc db1+, avi pro 9 plus, superb soundstage, musically sweet. check it out. if you wanna more bass, than a book shelve can never compare to a floorstander.

3) read more and dun afraid of experimenting all areas of the system. you will be more than surprise at times a liitle work can do wonders for your listening pleasure.

4) get some "proper" cables. dun need to be mega expensive.

have fun........this journey is real exciting.
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post May 17 2006, 08:47 AM

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QUOTE(SiriuslyCold @ May 17 2006, 12:13 AM)
nothing wrong with mp3 player and Altecs, but think of it as meals

mp3 player + altec = mcDonalds
hifi system = fine dinner

mcDonalds - not particularly great or nutritious but fine for filling your stomach on the run; a fine dinner lets you experience the taste of the food, with all the nuances and spices that go into the cooking.

The great thing about the hi-fi system is that its a one time investment. The downside is that unlike a mp3 player, you can't take it with you, and upgraditis is a terminal disease.
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rclxms.gif rclxms.gif sifu very very well said.
upgraditis is a terminal disease.........why didn't you tell me earlier when i first venture in to this journey..... cry.gif
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post May 27 2006, 05:58 PM

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QUOTE(SiriuslyCold @ May 26 2006, 11:57 PM)
its the same, when you go McD's you get UPSIZED biggrin.gif

back to hifi...

does anyone in Malaysia sell Acoustic-Solutions? There are a couple of shops in Singapore selling their products and the prices are low (arouns SG$200+ for the CD player if i remember correctly - will update once i go to Sim Lim Sq).

For those prices, it probably won't compete with the likes of NAD, Marantz or rotel, but could make a good entry-level system for a beginner. Should be much better than a minicompo

And I also saw a digital 5.1 AV Amp on eBay UK selling for £55.00
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a dutch product huh.......look sleek.....sifu, u planning for one? tongue.gif tongue.gif
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post Nov 5 2006, 08:23 AM

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QUOTE(SiriuslyCold @ Oct 22 2006, 05:29 PM)
rclxm9.gif  I'm not an audiophile!!  tongue.gif
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he might not be an audiophile, but he is my SIFU!!!!! thumbup.gif rclxms.gif cool.gif
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post Oct 14 2008, 06:01 PM

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QUOTE(ZhaoYun @ Oct 14 2008, 08:27 AM)
Hi All,

I am looking for a set of bookshelf hi-hi speaker. Currently I own a Cambridge Audio Azur 340A Amp.

I was considering Cambridge Audio S30 Bookshelf speaker as it fits my budget (RM900 - RM1200).

Can anyone recommend me any other bookshelf-type speaker which fit my budget ? I do not want to trust the shopkeeper alone.

Thanks.
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ever heard of USHER s520? bang for bucks. small speaker but gd enough. however dun expect too much of a bass. shall fit in nicely to your budget.
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post Oct 16 2008, 09:26 AM

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QUOTE(ZhaoYun @ Oct 14 2008, 09:12 PM)
Ah thanks..this is the shop I bought my CA Azur 340A from...friendly manager at Sunway Pyramid branch..

Cheers.
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friendly.....i am not too sure abt the PJ branch but i can assured, price at CMY can be steep. Sgpcan be cheaper if i am not wrong. try X audio at Bukit Timah.
how much id usher s-520 retailing at in CMY?
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