V150 arrived today...... - 10/13/07 01:37 AM
I’m just a regular kind of guy, not an audiophile. So my review is what it is….
Packing
I had such a crappy day I forgot all about the V150 arriving today. So it was a pleasant surprise. The box, however, had seen better days. Most notable were three quarter size holes in the middle. Expecting the worse, I opened the box to see that the speaker is actually floating inside the box, anchored on both ends by Styrofoam. The box itself is extremely thick as well. After carefully examining the speaker, there was not a single scratch on it.
Appearance
Simply stunning in person. I opted for the Boston Cherry with the Black grill. The finish was flawless and beautiful. It looked very deep and reminded me of a very expensive piece of furniture. Even my wife loved the look.
Construction
It feels solid and is relatively heavy for it’s size. There were no: joint issues, glue marks or anything out of alignment. The grill was perfectly centered, and seemed well constructed. The back is well finished, and the speaker terminals are top drawer.
Sound
I was replacing a Cerwin Vega VS5 (two 5 ¼” speakers) to run on my Sony ST810 100 x 5.1 system. As far as setup, I didn’t do anything but hook it up. My Sony has very primitive setup features. I elected to play on of my favorite movies “Pirates of the Caribbean 1.” All I have to say is wow. My wife and I were so blown away by the difference we ended up watching the entire movie.
The voices and highs were crisp, clean and clear. I heard stuff I had never heard before. It was like watching a different movie. The best analogy I can come up with is that the sound was deeper, richer and taller.
Nothing was harsh, or too bright. Nor was anything muddy. It was just right. Additionally, the sensation was that I had one large speaker in front rather than 2 fronts and the V150.
The difference was so dramatic that it was if I bought a new receiver.
Not a very scientific or learned opinion, but ……………..
The only thing I know is that I’m glad I ordered the V150. It surpassed my expectations for: quality, construction and sound.
Packing
I had such a crappy day I forgot all about the V150 arriving today. So it was a pleasant surprise. The box, however, had seen better days. Most notable were three quarter size holes in the middle. Expecting the worse, I opened the box to see that the speaker is actually floating inside the box, anchored on both ends by Styrofoam. The box itself is extremely thick as well. After carefully examining the speaker, there was not a single scratch on it.
Appearance
Simply stunning in person. I opted for the Boston Cherry with the Black grill. The finish was flawless and beautiful. It looked very deep and reminded me of a very expensive piece of furniture. Even my wife loved the look.
Construction
It feels solid and is relatively heavy for it’s size. There were no: joint issues, glue marks or anything out of alignment. The grill was perfectly centered, and seemed well constructed. The back is well finished, and the speaker terminals are top drawer.
Sound
I was replacing a Cerwin Vega VS5 (two 5 ¼” speakers) to run on my Sony ST810 100 x 5.1 system. As far as setup, I didn’t do anything but hook it up. My Sony has very primitive setup features. I elected to play on of my favorite movies “Pirates of the Caribbean 1.” All I have to say is wow. My wife and I were so blown away by the difference we ended up watching the entire movie.
The voices and highs were crisp, clean and clear. I heard stuff I had never heard before. It was like watching a different movie. The best analogy I can come up with is that the sound was deeper, richer and taller.
Nothing was harsh, or too bright. Nor was anything muddy. It was just right. Additionally, the sensation was that I had one large speaker in front rather than 2 fronts and the V150.
The difference was so dramatic that it was if I bought a new receiver.
Not a very scientific or learned opinion, but ……………..
The only thing I know is that I’m glad I ordered the V150. It surpassed my expectations for: quality, construction and sound.
ACtually, I'm pretty happy with the setup as it is, so I am thinking that the M60's + the QS8's + a nice sub, would be too much for me to imagine....