imbest Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 the last time I heard was more than $1.5K for a 100W 84db 64Hz-40KHz bookshelf..... do you think it's a bit overpriced?
pcking1624705747 Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 If U r looking for small bookshelves that sound great, I will recommend U the ALR/Jordan Enty Si instead. Compared with this, the Si is smaller in size, cheaper, easier to drive (8Ohms, 87dB) & most likely sound better too. (I am guessing as I have not heard the Malt) ;D
hifiluv Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 yep agree with u, hv heard both in action, the Si is more value for $, relatively speaking, :)
imbest Posted September 19, 2007 Author Posted September 19, 2007 how much does the Si cost? Japanese product too? where to get?
pcking1624705747 Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 On 19/09/2007 at 4:29 AM, imbest said: how much does the Si cost? Japanese product too? where to get? Hi pls refer here for more info on the price & place. The ALR/Jordan Entry Si are handmade in Germany. ;D (this is what it's stated on the back of my speakers)
stanly Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 On 19/09/2007 at 4:40 AM, pcking said: Hi pls refer here for more info on the price & place. The ALR/Jordan Entry Si are handmade in Germany. ;D (this is what it's stated on the back of my speakers) Didn't try Pioneer but did try ALR Jordan Entry Si......really excellent for its size..... :D
khakis359 Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 Hi... u can hv audition at Merdeka Audio
2100 Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 Try the Usher X-719/70 or RW-729, then voice the xover to your taste. Confirm no horse run. Get from Taiwan if you are going there, double confirm no horse run compared to all speakers mentioned here. Scanspeak for below 1k. Catch is, going to Taiwan. :) I think I go honeymoon, die die need to carry 1 set back.
domho8 Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 On 19/09/2007 at 2:29 PM, 2100 said: Try the Usher X-719/70 or RW-729, then voice the xover to your taste. Confirm no horse run. Get from Taiwan if you are going there, double confirm no horse run compared to all speakers mentioned here. Scanspeak for below 1k. Catch is, going to Taiwan. :) I think I go honeymoon, die die need to carry 1 set back. 2100 when u go for honeymoon let me know pls. I prepare Container for you. ;D
khakis359 Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 Hi.. 2 month back less than $1.2k, now $1.5k :o :o On 18/09/2007 at 3:47 PM, imbest said: the last time I heard was more than $1.5K for a 100W 84db 64Hz-40KHz bookshelf..... do you think it's a bit overpriced?
domho8 Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 On 19/09/2007 at 2:43 PM, khakis359 said: Hi.. 2 month back less than $1.2k, now $1.5k :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
khakis359 Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 ;) http://www.avmagazine.com/01/pioneerPureMalt-01.htm
imbest Posted September 19, 2007 Author Posted September 19, 2007 On 19/09/2007 at 2:43 PM, khakis359 said: Hi.. 2 month back less than $1.2k, now $1.5k :o :o oh? $1099? I thought I saw $1900 last time when they first launched, maybe I remembered wrongly liao haha. I didn't know it's "limited edition". But I'm wondering if the demand is able to match the supply lol, 3 months per pair for SG, I think they probably can't even sell more than 2 pairs a month....
Zilif Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 On 19/09/2007 at 2:29 PM, 2100 said: Try the Usher X-719/70 or RW-729, then voice the xover to your taste. Confirm no horse run. Get from Taiwan if you are going there, double confirm no horse run compared to all speakers mentioned here. Scanspeak for below 1k. Catch is, going to Taiwan. :) I think I go honeymoon, die die need to carry 1 set back. Where to look for it in Taipei? Rw-729 and the X-719 should be above 1k?? And I think both weigh more then 30kg to carry back??
2100 Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 On 19/09/2007 at 5:01 PM, Zilif said: Where to look for it in Taipei? Rw-729 and the X-719 should be above 1k?? And I think both weigh more then 30kg to carry back?? Brudder, me going honeymoon dah....2 persons. Why can't check it in? My sister's luggage from the states was nearly 50kg total after 2 years there, 2 big boxes. To avoid being charged for the luggage she had to ship via sea (4 months) a 80kg package. In fact 4 of my family members are already there now, easily can check in 2 pairs. But not nice to ask my elderly mum and father lar. I am not about sure the price now, but I believe S520 glossy was going for about 200 bucks only, normal one lI heard like what $150?
sty Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 Than I guess I should persuade my wife n kids to go Taiwan for holiday instead. :D
2100 Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 On 19/09/2007 at 2:29 PM, 2100 said: Try the Usher X-719/70 or RW-729, then voice the xover to your taste. Confirm no horse run. Get from Taiwan if you are going there, double confirm no horse run compared to all speakers mentioned here. b][scanspeak for below 1k.[/b] Catch is, going to Taiwan. :) PS. Have to clarify that it is "closely engineered", not exactly Scanspeak. Eg, the tweeter Usher 9950 (R2094/9500) is only $67. It is like Burberry Blue Label vs the London counterpart? "9300" lagi better, 30 over bucks nia. Cheap thrill lar.
synthesis1624705793 Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 On 19/09/2007 at 5:27 PM, 2100 said: Brudder, me going honeymoon dah....2 persons. Why can't check it in? My sister's luggage from the states was nearly 50kg total after 2 years there, 2 big boxes. The allowance for baggage from the States is 2 X 70lbs ;)
Spunky Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 On 20/09/2007 at 1:07 AM, 2100 said: PS. Have to clarify that it is "closely engineered", not exactly Scanspeak. Eg, the tweeter Usher 9950 (R2094/9500) is only $67. It is like Burberry Blue Label vs the London counterpart? "9300" lagi better, 30 over bucks nia. Cheap thrill lar. SGD? where to get?
synthesis1624705793 Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 Ya, anywhere cheaper than Partsexpress? http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?&WebPage_ID=3&manufacturer=336
DanDon Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 I heard the sound of Pioneer Pure Malt Speakers during Sight & Sound Show. The sound was amazing. The bass was tight and I thought they were using subwoofer. So I asked the staff. Of course, no subwoofer was used. :)
Spunky Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 On 20/09/2007 at 5:04 AM, synthesis said: Ya, anywhere cheaper than Partsexpress? http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?&WebPage_ID=3&manufacturer=336 partsexpress is quite reasonable but if can get from taiwan, can save substantial on shipping!
2100 Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 On 20/09/2007 at 3:01 AM, synthesis said: The allowance for baggage from the States is 2 X 70lbs ;) Yeah, rubber band weight for US carrier. At least for her coz she travels like siao. SIA, forget it, and so much lower. PE's shipping is pretty good. But no point getting the cheap stuff lar....shipping much more than the parts. Not sure if Taiwan vendor will sell you drivers. From US other than PE, can try Zalytron and Euphase audio. Zalytron often has close out pricings that are eye popping. Drop them an email, webby is not often updated. EU, can forget it, end up more expensive than Scanspeak with the killer prices and shipping. ;D
khakis359 Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 Yup... agree, two month back i hv audition at Merdeka Audio at SLS, very impressed ;) On 20/09/2007 at 5:14 AM, DanDon said: I heard the sound of Pioneer Pure Malt Speakers during Sight & Sound Show. The sound was amazing. The bass was tight and I thought they were using subwoofer. So I asked the staff. Of course, no subwoofer was used. :)
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