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Re: Is the AVR 135 enough?
#136430 04/25/06 01:46 PM
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Didn't like the RS6's eh? I didn't have time to listen to them yesterday but I did spend nearly 2 hours with the Acoustic Energy Aegis Evo 3's, Monitor Audio Bronze B6's, and the Paradigm 9's.

I ruled the Paradigms out early on as they just seemed a bit too hollow sounding for me. I really enjoyed the Evo 3's as their soundstage and imaging were flawless. I wasn't expecting to like these speakers as much as I did. The B6's started off a bit so-so for me but began to come into their own as my test CD tracks became more aggressive (both hardcore and electronica) - which would have been where the Evo 3's were not quite as good. The B6's bass may have been a bit boomy and the speaker was generally warm sounding.

Having said all that, I am still inclined to go with the M60's just for the level of detail that they bring out of the music. I find them to be quite punchy as well. Given that they are 8 ohm and fairly efficient I'm not quite as concerned about the receiver/amp as I was. I think that if I can get a good deal on the HK AVR 135 or the other option was the Yamaha HTR 5840 then I will go for it. I'm currently in an apartment so I don't need the listening levels to be blistering very often.

Cheers,

Jordan

Re: Is the AVR 135 enough?
#136431 04/27/06 06:45 PM
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Jordan, I was not the only one who thought the RS6's were a little less than stellar. I had 2 friends with me while auditioning. One is a Rocket 750 and 850 owner, while the other is a Paradigm Ref 60 owner. We all agreed that they were the least impressive speaker we auditioned. Just my/our opinions though.

Re: Is the AVR 135 enough?
#136432 04/27/06 07:03 PM
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I suppose that is audio for ya - one of the most subjective topics around. Out of curiosity, what was it that you didn't like about the RS6's? They seem to draw such rave reviews.

As mentioned before, I didn't get a chance to audition them for myself, but I did get a chance to take a peek at them. Very sexy speaker. Nevertheless, I'm a man of substance (and too broke to dish out $1500 for the RS6) so they are effectively out of the running.

I was actually expecting to like the B6's more than I did. The bass was ok, but a bit to muddy. I don't know, they just didn't do it for me. The Evo 3's however were really impressive. If they made an Evo 5 I might be inclined to check that out - but sadly, they don't.

Boy, this thread is drifting a bit from it's origin. So, how about those HK AVR 135's. There, back on track.

Take care,

Jordan

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