John K Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Interludes or Aurora 3's. Obviously both great speakers, and currently similarly priced, but is one superior? I'm in the market, and have read reviews of both, but not had the chance yet to hear them. Main use would be for stereo hi-fi but also on occasions for tv/dvd viewing. At this stage don't intend to expand to sub-woofer or surround speakers. Seeing that it is not possible to hear them side by side or connected to the same equipment, I'd appreciate any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnsey1 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Interludes or Aurora 3's. Obviously both great speakers, and currently similarly priced, but is one superior? I'm in the market, and have read reviews of both, but not had the chance yet to hear them. Main use would be for stereo hi-fi but also on occasions for tv/dvd viewing. At this stage don't intend to expand to sub-woofer or surround speakers. Seeing that it is not possible to hear them side by side or connected to the same equipment, I'd appreciate any advice. As obvious as this answer may be, the only possible advice you could be given is to listen to them. Both excellent reps both widely loved and both Aussie!!! Good luck P.S. As i mentioned in another thread, there are suppose to be new Aurora 3's coming out around April/June. So either they may be worth waiting for or you might get a good deal on current ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 As obvious as this answer may be, the only possible advice you could be given is to listen to them. I appreciate in the end it will come down to that, but I know nothing about amps and cd players, and seeing that each speaker probably can't be heard connected to identical equipment, I'm concerned that the power & cd inputs being used during a demo will markedly alter the result. Was hoping for some guidance/suggestions. Does that make sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifta Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Interludes or Aurora 3's. Obviously both great speakers, and currently similarly priced, but is one superior? I'm in the market, and have read reviews of both, but not had the chance yet to hear them. Main use would be for stereo hi-fi but also on occasions for tv/dvd viewing. At this stage don't intend to expand to sub-woofer or surround speakers. Seeing that it is not possible to hear them side by side or connected to the same equipment, I'd appreciate any advice. I guess you have to listen for yourself.... I have the Aurora 3's and can say that they are a great Aussie speaker. For stereo music they are magnificent. Hooked up to the Marantz 7500, all i can hear is sheer bliss. They are accurate, tight in bass & the silk dome tweeters are very sweet in sound. For DVD viewing they are spectacular....when auditioning ask for Behind Enemy Lines(minefield) scene & Star Wars (Pod race) scene, you will not be dissapointed....I have had mates sit there & watch it at my house with grins on their faces.... Also they are more sensitive than other speakers, running at about 93db. Meaning you will not need an extra powerful amp to run....mid priced amps will suffice.... That's my 2cents worth, but in the end it's up to you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnsey1 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I appreciate in the end it will come down to that, but I know nothing about amps and cd players, and seeing that each speaker probably can't be heard connected to identical equipment, I'm concerned that the power & cd inputs being used during a demo will markedly alter the result. Was hoping for some guidance/suggestions. Does that make sense? Yeah i get what you mean and you are 100% correct, the gear the speakers are hooked up to can make all the difference. The best idea would be to request the gear that most resembles yours (or that you hope to own in the future ) and go from there. The Orpheus are 4db more efficient but the Osborns are still only 90db so any moderate power amp should suffice for both. Here is some specs for side by side comparison: Model: Aurora 3 Design: 3 driver, 2 1/2 way floor standing Bass Loading: Differential Bass Loading 2-chamber twin port Low Frequency: -3dB 35 Hz Frequency Response: +/- 2dB 37Hz to 20kHz Impedance: 4 ohms (benign load) Sensitivity: 92 dB 2.83V Power Handling: 120 watts Crossover: 12 element Cabinet: Interlock construction Strategically braced 19 mm MDF Terminals: Bi-wire Dimensions: (mm) H 950 W 220 D 325 mm Osborn: Specifications: DIMENSIONS 855 X 270 X 355 mm WEIGHT 33.5 Kg. EFFICIENCY 90 db for 1 watt at 1 meter. DRIVER DIMENSIONS Tweeter 25 mm uncoated Titanium inverted dome with 1.2 Kg Dual chamber magnet. Dome weight 0.25 g. Mid/Bass 205mm Polykevlar cone. 40 mm edge wound flat copper wire. Cone weight 26.4g. Magnet weight 2.8 Kg. Resonant Frequency 29Hz. FREQ. RESPONSE 35 to 19000 Hz +/- 2 db. -10 db points 25 and 21000 Hz. CROSSOVER POINTS 3700 Hz @ 6 db/octave. MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 6 Ohm at 200 Hz. MAXIMUM POWER 120 Watts R.M.S per Channel. Rec. Min. 20 Watts per Channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauro Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I may be biased here as I have the Interludes and can say that I have never for a second regretted this purchase. They are very heavy, the cabinets are very thick and well made. The bass is amazing in its extension for such a median sized speaker. I recommend auditioning both and then buying the Interludes, I'm sure. I went crazy listening to speaker after speaker when I bought mine. I went to a shop just for the hell of it to see these speakers. After a short listen I had made up my mind. The crossovers in this speaker is something to be seen. The designer was not satisfied with what was available on the market so he made his own, coils and all. Except the capacitors of which he uses the best, 'Hovland'. They weigh 6 kgs each!!! Any further info. please ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I've heard the orpheus aurora and the interludes but on different systems and not as a side by side comparison. somethign you might struggle to do anyways given the interlude not sold in stores The interlude I'd describe as a open sounding speaker - on the brighter side of things but what that means is you get heaps of detail and its quite revealing. The bass output is a fair amount ot for a speaker this size and for many it will suffice without the need of a sub. The build, fit and finish of the interludes is faultless. If there is any fault it might be that they are a little shortish as a speaker and its overall proportions might not be to everyones appeal. the orpheus aurora I'd describe as a more mellow speaker, smoother top end. Probably better proprtioned than the interlude. Also well built, perfectly acceptable, but not to the same level as the interludes. Which is better between the two I'd probably pick the interludes, only because I like their open clear sound. On overall looks and proportions I'd probably go the orpheus though. Best for you to check out your self. maybe take your amp/source in for a listen. Best way to get a feel for what theyre like and which one is for you. if looking for an interlude, wixy is selling a pair pretty cheap $1400 on here and on PA. http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?showtopic=45430 There would be no speaker you could get that compares at that sort of price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wixy1503559655 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 As Alebonau said, I am selling my Interludes . They are about 7 months old and have been only recently been run in. If you were interested in purchasing them, feel free to come demo them with or without your own equipment. Pm me if interested. I am located in Clayton, Melbourne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGadget Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Not sure if my comments amount to much because I haven't had the pleasure of hearing either of them but if there is a significant difference in weight of the speakers in question I would more likey go for the heavier one (of course the sound quality is the most important aspect to consider.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauro Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Not sure if my comments amount to much because I haven't had the pleasure of hearing either of them but if there is a significant difference in weight of the speakers in question I would more likey go for the heavier one (of course the sound quality is the most important aspect to consider.) Yes Yes and Yes, most people don't make this connection. Nobody makes a heavy case only to fill it with mediocre parts. shipping is very expensive so if a speaker is very heavy you can bet that its going to be terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drizt Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I havent heard the Orpheus, but im yet to hear anything in the same price range as the interludes that even come close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauro Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 As Alebonau said, I am selling my Interludes . They are about 7 months old and have been only recently been run in. If you were interested in purchasing them, feel free to come demo them with or without your own equipment. Pm me if interested. I am located in Clayton, Melbourne. Why are you selling them? I havent heard the Orpheus, but im yet to hear anything in the same price range as the interludes that even come close. I'm glad that somebody else appreciates the Interludes. Where did you first see and listen to them and what finish do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drizt Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Why are you selling them?I'm glad that somebody else appreciates the Interludes. Where did you first see and listen to them and what finish do you have? see my sig for a link to a write up i did. Mine are Jarrah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wixy1503559655 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Why are you selling them? Because I am about to start building my own speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Aurora 3's. Listened to these yesterday via a Rotel 1070 setup. Was quite impressed with the system as a whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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