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lynx
18-11-2001, 21:20
Since i've never had the opertunity to hear one of these speakers i would welcome comments from peeps who own or have heard one. Good or bad?
ljp
18-11-2001, 21:38
I hope you are not thinking on buying a speaker without listening to it first ?

It makes no difference what anyone else thinks about how it sounds you are the person who has to listen to it!
;)
Gordon
19-11-2001, 08:21
Yep

Got to agree with the above. When I was looking about for a speaker set, a lot of people were rating the Tannoy's and Mission's very highly. In the end, I opted for the Kef Cresta range, I liked the sound of them better. And I'm still delighted with them a year later.
John M
19-11-2001, 12:15
I agree, you need to listen yourself.

I bought a pair of Cresta 3s and was so impressed by them I upgraded my Yamaha with the Cresta centre. If I'm a good boy Santa might bring me a pair of Cresta 2s to replace my old JPW rears.

If they suit you they are great speakers for the money.
lynx
19-11-2001, 16:14
Originally posted by ljp
I hope you are not thinking on buying a speaker without listening to it first ?
I will indeed have a listen before i make a purchase but i don't have a local Kef dealer which is why i seek the counsel of an owner.If the consensus was largely negative then i would have ended any interest.
ljp
19-11-2001, 18:24
I can do you a nice deal on a Tannoy (mc) centre :D

The best thing to do is to visit your local hi-fi centre take a million cd's and your fave films. Don't rely on all the best DTS soundtrack stuff take films you actually want to watch!

Phone the guy a week in advance with a list of all the items you want to demo. Tell him you want at least a couple of hours to listen by yourself.

Any good shop should be able to get what you want in stock.

Then it's out with the credit card and you end up with a completely over the top system like mine!!! :o
lynx
19-11-2001, 19:05
Originally posted by ljp
I can do you a nice deal on a Tannoy (mc) centre :D

And there lies a tale.One of my colleges has told me his best mate works for Tannoy and can get what ever Tannoy model I fancy for a large discount.A pair of R2s centre and sub could be winging their way to my living room soon. :clap: :clap: :clap: .
Bapapapa
19-11-2001, 19:10
Wow. You have learning establishments with best mates?

:nuts:

Revolutions are great speakers - I've got them. Make sure you have a sturdy old place to stick the Rev centre though, as at 17kgs it's a bit of a beast!! :D

A few reports have mentioned the Rev sub has a tendency to intrusively hum though. :(
lynx
19-11-2001, 19:17
Tbh I'm not really familiar with the current product range so i've asked for a catalouge.Again I'd welcome suggestions.
Bapapapa
19-11-2001, 19:23
No need to wait for the catalogue..

Tannoy (http://www.tannoy.com/frame.cfm?ID=1&D=1)
lynx
19-11-2001, 19:41
Doh....................:nuts: :o
punisher46
19-11-2001, 20:11
What's the Tannoy centre mxc like?
lynx
19-11-2001, 20:46
Originally posted by punisher46
What's the Tannoy centre mxc like?
Have a look here (http://www.tannoy.com/frame.cfm?ID=1&D=1)
jack
20-11-2001, 22:26
Got one bi-wired with soniclink ast200 cables bass is excellent diologue only fair to good but works well with naim/rega front speaker set up.