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From: rogerk@sco.COM (Roger Knopf 5502)
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Subject: Re: Suggestions Wanted
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Date: 11 Apr 91 12:40:43 GMT
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In article <10850@uwm.edu> zuhars@iris.eecs.ucdavis.edu (Gary Kreskin Huckabay) writes:
>I am currently shopping for a new set of speakers for my system, as I
>have, over time, upgraded everything else to the point where I definitely
>need some.  My budget for a set of speakers is anywhere from $1000-$2500,
>and space limitations are not a problem.
(....)
>Precise 10's.  So far, this is the speaker I am leaning towards purchasing.
>They have fantastic, tight imaging, have a very 'airy' sound to them, and
>are very musical.  They have one small drawback - the very low bass is
>very distinctive somehow.  However, an excellent speaker, particularly when
>you consider the very low price of $1100.  (Which I didn't find out about
>until AFTER I had listened to them for about 3 hours.)

I auditioned both the Precise 10's and Dahlquist DQ-20i's with my
amplification prior to purchasing. I found the Dahlquist to have
more definition and freedom from midrange sludge and high range
grit compared to the Precise. Imaging was about the same and the
Dahlquist speakers looked better. At the time I was auditioning,
the Precise went for around $1500 and the Dahlquist for $2000.

I also felt that the Vandersteens were more musical and had a nice
low end - deep and satisfying.

At the high end in your price range, I suggest auditioning the
Mirage M-3. I auditioned the M-1s and they were just this side
of heaven. Stereophile thought that the M-3 was very comparable
and it goes for $2500.


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