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Polk Rti A3 Bookshelf Speakers - MSRP $399 - Facebook $130
Polk Rti A3 Bookshelf Speakers - MSRP $399 - Facebook $130
Average Guy HiFi Rating - 35/40 = 87.5%
Type: 2 way bookshelf, rear ported
Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 26,000 hz
Recommend Power: 20 - 150 watts
Impedance: 8 ohms
Sensitivity: 89 dB
Mid/Woofer: 6.5" (16.51 cm) d (Round) Dynamic Balance driver with polymer composite cone and rubber surround
Tweeter: 1" (2.54 cm) d (Round) Dynamic Balance silk polymer composite dome
Height - 14.75" (37.47 cm)
Width - 8.44" (21.44 cm)
Depth -14" (35.56 cm)
Weight - 16 lbs each (7.26 kg)
MSRP - $399
Quality - 8.5
For the price, the construction is pretty good. The highlight is the real wood veneer, which is usually unheard of at this price point.
The cabinets also feel solid and well designed and the grills are also much heavier duty than I was expecting.
Sound - 8.5
The 6.5” woofer puts out great bass and the Power Port allows you to put them closer to walls, then most rear ported speakers.
The mids were good but a little scooped out, for my tastes.
The highs are detailed and precise but a tad fatiguing.
Aesthetics - 9.0
I’ve always liked the silver/black combo of the Polk RTi lineup but I’m not a huge fan of the silver corners of the grill.
They are fairly large so make sure you have the room for them.
Price Paid Value - 9.0
This deal popped up and I just knew o had to snag them. Picking up great sounding speakers like these for $130 is one of the main reasons I started this channel.
Average Guy HiFi Rating - 35/40 = 87.5%
Final Thoughts -
These speakers are a prime example of what I love about this hobby and why I started this channel.
Are these the best sounding speakers I’ve ever heard? No.
Are these speakers about as good as you can do for the money? Just about.
Beginners and people with smaller budgets, be sure to put the Polk RTi lineup on your search lists!
Equipment Used -
CD Player - Oppo BDP-93
Integrated Amp - PeachTree Nova 300
Surge Protection- Panamax M5100-PM
Subscriber Count At The Time Of This Video - 9,132 (going to make a big press to get to 10,000K)
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Відео

Room Tour, Finally!
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Sorry for the long delay, my friends! I’m getting back into making videos again, so no more 9 month gaps.. I’ll be getting back into 2nd hand deals soon, but first my upgrades. Haha I’m in the middle of swapping out my LCR so I got motivated to do a quick room tour. Equipment: KEF R3 Walnut LCR REL Predator 1508 Subwoofers LG C2 77” OLED TV Kasala Couch KEF T301 Surrounds KEF T102 Back Surround...
Beginner’s Guide - Speaker Cables
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Just wanted to put together another Beginner’s guide one one of my favorite cables. Like I mentioned, it would be best to read your speaker’s owner’s manual, to see what they recommend. Here are some Amazon links to the products I showed in this video, so you can easily research for yourself: Here is the wire I just bought, for my surround speakers: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WITWKNG?psc=1&ref=p...
Average Guy Hi-Fi - Can I Trade Up or Sell Up?
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The point of this video is to show you another pathway to saving money on your upgrades. I’m planning on trading all of these speakers for something more valuable. Hopefully tower or bookshelf speakers, even subwoofers. Here’s a list of what I have to trade: Klipsch C-20 Center Channel Polk CS2 Series II Center Channel Klipsch RC35 Center Channel Velodyne DPS3500R Subwoofer I’m planning of trad...
Polk Audio Reserve R200 - ListenUp $549 - MSRP $749
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Polk Audio Reserve R200 - ListenUp $549 - MSRP $749 Average Guy HiFi Rating - 35.5/40 = 89% Specs: Type - bass-reflex enclosure with rear-firing X-Port Tweeter - 1" ring radiator Pinnacle tweeter with an integrated waveguide Mid/Bass Driver - 6-1/2" Turbine Cone Frequency Response - 51-38,000 Hz Nominal Impedance - 8 ohms Sensitivity- 86 dB Recommended Amplifier Power - 30-200 watts binding pos...
Beginners Guide - Home Theater Cable Management
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Just some tips and pointers I’ve learned over the years, on how best to hide wires for multiple channel systems. Hopefully this gives you some ideas on how to clean up the looks of your systems and allow you to add more speakers. Happy New Year Everyone! Other Equipment Used: Receiver- Lexicon RV-6 TV - LG C9 OLED 65” Blu-ray Player - Panasonic DP-UN820 Game Console- Xbox One X Surge Protection...
Polk Reserve R200 - Unboxing/Initial Impressions
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Polk Audio Reserve R200 - Unboxing/Initial Impressions. MSRP - $749 Open Box - $549 Specs: 1" ring radiator Pinnacle tweeter with an integrated waveguide 6-1/2" Turbine Cone™ midrange/bass driver frequency response: 51-38,000 Hz nominal impedance: 8 ohms sensitivity: 86 dB recommended amplifier power: 30-200 watts bass-reflex (ported) enclosure with rear-firing X-Port binding post speaker termi...
Kanto SP26PLW Speaker Stands - MSRP $180 - Amazon $120
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I know I didn’t give an Average Guy Hi-Fi score but it’s not a good format for speaker stands. Haha If I had to rate these out of 10, I’d easily score them a 9. These are very high quality and heavy dust speaker stands. In fact, I’ll likely be ordering another pair for my theater, for me L/R KEF R3’s. Product highlights: Stand height: 26" Heavy-duty steel pillars with cable management channel R...
Peachtree Nova300 - Unboxing/Overview
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I will be doing a more in-depth review down the road, once I have a fair amount of seat time with it. Just needed to break the inactivity streak. Haha Peachtree Nova300 Integrated Amp MSRP - $1,999 On Peachtree’s Website- $1,499 B-Stock Price - $1,199 (what I paid) Basic specs, copied from Peachtree’s website: • 300 watts per channel • Reference 9018K2M SABRE32 DAC • Moving magnet phono stage •...
KEF R3 Bookshelf Speakers - Best Buy $1,699 - MSRP $2,199
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KEF R3 Bookshelf Speakers - Best Buy $1,699 - MSRP $2,199 Average Guy HiFi Rating - 45/50 = 90% Sound Demo Link - Average Guy Hi-Fi - KEF R3 vs. Klipsch RP-600M Demo ua-cam.com/video/sQbyGNQukfs/v-deo.html KEF R3 Walnut Type: 3 way bookshelf, bass reflex Frequency Response (-6 dB): 38 Hz → 50,000 Hz Recommended Amplifier: 15 watts - 180 watts Impedance: 8 ohms Sensitivity: 87 dB Bass Driver: 6....
Average Guy Hi-Fi - KEF R3 vs. Klipsch RP-600M “Demo”
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This is not for critical listing! You need to go listen to these speakers in person because they definitely sound different that than you iPad speakers;) This is for entertainment purposes only. Link to my review: KEF ua-cam.com/video/gRxkbf6JxcQ/v-deo.html Artist - Adele Album - 21 Song - Set Fire To The Rain Amazon link: www.amazon.com/21-Adele/dp/B07V3GJ5H7/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=1Q67XD5JW...
Klipsch Synergy 7 Speaker Home Theater Speakers - Craigslist $200 - MSRP ~ $1,200
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Klipsch Synergy 7 Speaker Home Theater Speakers - Craigslist $200 - MSRP ~ $1,200 Average Guy HiFi Rating - 41/50 = 82% Demo Movie - Ready Player One Website: www.warnerbros.com/movies/ready-player-one/ Amazon link: www.amazon.com/Ready-Player-One-UHD-Blu-ray/dp/B079PDJSJ8/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1AULXP5DL882P&dchild=1&keywords=ready player one&qid=1590284014&sprefix=Ready p,stripbooks,326&sr=8-7 Klips...
Beginner’s Guide - Soundbars
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Another Beginner’s Guide. Wanted to put together this video, to help people make a more educated decision, when shopping for soundbars. The good news is that you don’t need an entire room full of equipment, to have much better sound than TVs can provide. Subscriber Count At The Time Of This Video - 6,999 (almost to 7K!)
KEF R3 Walnut Bookshelf Speakers - Unboxing - MSRP $2,199 - Best Buy $1,699
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KEF R3 Walnut Bookshelf speakers KEF website: www.shop.us.kef.com/speakers/hi-fi-speakers/rseries/r3.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAsYyRBhACEiwAkJFKouZMJK5La-Jhame05R7NrBNkGrQJbcogtAhptAuVukBrfculE4uyYhoCffkQAvD_BwE MSRP - $2,199 Sale Price - $1,699 Discount - $500 Average Guy Hi-Fi review to come later, after I get some seat time with these beauties. Thanks for stopping by, my friends!
KEF
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Kef HTS 5001.2 5.1 Home Theater - Craigslist $400 - MSRP $1,700 Average Guy HiFi Rating - 42/50 = 84% Demo: Dune 4K Menu (hopefully to stop copyright) www.dunemovie.com Amazon link: www.amazon.com/Dune-Ultra-Blu-ray-Digital-UHD/dp/B09MDHXGST/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1Y60DKLO84P2Q&keywords=dune 4k&qid=1645768310&sprefix=dune 4k,aps,132&sr=8-3 What was included: KEF HTS5001.2 Qty - 5 & HTB2 Subwoofer ...
Monoprice Monolith 5X200 Amplifier - My Ownership Impressions
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Monoprice Monolith 5X200 Amplifier - My Ownership Impressions
Anthony Gallo Nucleus 5.1 Home Theater - OfferUp $400 - MSRP ~ $2,300
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Anthony Gallo Nucleus 5.1 Home Theater - OfferUp $400 - MSRP ~ $2,300
Beginners Guide - Home Theater in Condos, Apartments, Townhouse etc.
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Beginners Guide - Home Theater in Condos, Apartments, Townhouse etc.
Sony SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers - Amazon $75 - MSRP $168
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Sony SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers - Amazon $75 - MSRP $168
Definitive Technology 5 Speaker Package - OfferUp $540 ~ MSRP $2,749
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Definitive Technology 5 Speaker Package - OfferUp $540 ~ MSRP $2,749
Tekton Pendragon Tower Speakers - MSRP $2,050 - Trade ~ $1,200
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Tekton Pendragon Tower Speakers - MSRP $2,050 - Trade ~ $1,200
Lexicon RV-6 Home Theater Receiver- MSRP $3,900 - Audio Advice $2,200
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Lexicon RV-6 Home Theater Receiver- MSRP $3,900 - Audio Advice $2,200
B&W DM 601 S2 Bookshelf Speakers - Pawn Shop $180 ~ MSRP $470
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B&W DM 601 S2 Bookshelf Speakers - Pawn Shop $180 ~ MSRP $470
Vienna Acoustics Webern - OfferUp $660 - MSRP $2,385
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Vienna Acoustics Webern - OfferUp $660 - MSRP $2,385
SVS SB-4000 Subwoofer - $1,250 Best Buy Open Box - MSRP $1,599
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SVS SB-4000 Subwoofer - $1,250 Best Buy Open Box - MSRP $1,599
Beginners Guide - Hooking Up a 5.1 Home Theater System
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Beginners Guide - Hooking Up a 5.1 Home Theater System
Beginner’s Guide - Blown Speaker & Repair
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Beginner’s Guide - Blown Speaker & Repair
JBL Studio 530 Bookshelf Speakers - JBL Website $300 - MSRP $599
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JBL Studio 530 Bookshelf Speakers - JBL Website $300 - MSRP $599
Beginners Guide - TV Size vs. Quality
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Beginners Guide - TV Size vs. Quality
Martin Logan Motion 10 - FB Marketplace $260 - MSRP $999
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Martin Logan Motion 10 - FB Marketplace $260 - MSRP $999

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @michaelnyansafo7343
    @michaelnyansafo7343 18 годин тому

    svs sb16 ultra vs 2x svs sb3000?

  • @matgxs1
    @matgxs1 6 днів тому

    R3

  • @juanquintero3281
    @juanquintero3281 9 днів тому

    I just got a pair for $19.99 at a thrift store

  • @tehMonarch
    @tehMonarch 10 днів тому

    my uncle had an martin logan/ tube amp setup when i was a kid.... always wanted them, neat stuff! wonder if i could steal them from his garage? :P

  • @MrPninja
    @MrPninja 10 днів тому

    Great vid, awesome t-shirt of the best band ever

  • @Amp1tude
    @Amp1tude 14 днів тому

    can you help me out with links to the stand setup for these speakers?

  • @multerestreader6324
    @multerestreader6324 19 днів тому

    I have the same, but never saw that punch like at 5:10. do you know why? Could it be the cable?

  • @ofcourseimfullofit
    @ofcourseimfullofit 24 дні тому

    The woofers are not plastic. They’re aluminum based.

  • @neilaltschuler6064
    @neilaltschuler6064 27 днів тому

    I use the blue Jean cables with peachtree 300, martin logans 60 ti. No problem.

  • @dperr338
    @dperr338 Місяць тому

    Hey Average Guy Hifi, could you PLEASE help me out? I just purchased these RTI A3 speakers secondhand on Facebook Marketplace and the power ports had been removed. I still have them but the screws are missing. Could you please tell me which screws these take? I talked with Polk customer service and they weren’t able to help me since these speakers were discontinued. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

  • @jayroland9481
    @jayroland9481 Місяць тому

    Over 5 minutes of waffle before we actually get to see the thing. You spend way too much time telling folk what you're going to do.....just DO it man. That all aside, a pretty good review. I'm thinking of buying one for my Yamaha 3060 as that gets pretty hot and as far as I know it has no internal fan whereas my old Yamaha 1400 did have a fan!

    • @blazermdx
      @blazermdx Місяць тому

      Sorry:(

    • @jayroland9481
      @jayroland9481 Місяць тому

      @@blazermdx No need to be sorry chum, anyway, I just ordered one only to discover it ships from the USA so no delivery until 9th July ;-(

  • @darrellbach6749
    @darrellbach6749 Місяць тому

    i like your channel i also live in seattle.

  • @jimlev
    @jimlev Місяць тому

    I wish I could get those Sony's for $75/Pair... They are more than double the cost here in Canada... SAD! If I could get them for $75 'Canadian' new per pair I'd get two sets... I have 2 Sony Atmos speakers attached to my ceiling in my livingroom...

  • @polarisflyer
    @polarisflyer Місяць тому

    Considering that many of us will likely be buying these new and in mint condition, your very first nit about construction quality is really unfair. You should have stuck with the sound quality, given that you knew that you purchased damaged speakers.

  • @JodyM2
    @JodyM2 Місяць тому

    I bought a pair of the A5 this weekend for $150 I like them

  • @solocede
    @solocede Місяць тому

    Thank you so much Dustin, that was an excellent review

  • @Kam87GT
    @Kam87GT Місяць тому

    Awesome

  • @DeathMetalKats
    @DeathMetalKats Місяць тому

    You just convinced me to spend the extra money. Those Klipsch speakers sound great.

  • @Ijy10
    @Ijy10 Місяць тому

    Hi, hope you get to read this, I have a pb16 ultra, pb 1000pro and a pb 1000 regular. All in pristine condition. But I’m having the sealed sub bug. Do you think I can trade the pb 16 + pb 1000 regular + cash for 2 sb16’s? I need the other 1000 pro in sealed mode for near field. Thoughts?

  • @vahan45
    @vahan45 Місяць тому

    Horrific sound..overpriced at $350 ,just get some used Martin Logans

  • @leatijoseph828
    @leatijoseph828 Місяць тому

    Klip sch or Mk sound which one gives best quality for movie? ?

  • @joncruz
    @joncruz Місяць тому

    Links to the stand would help a lot.

  • @serithin4703
    @serithin4703 Місяць тому

    omg get to the point

  • @serithin4703
    @serithin4703 Місяць тому

    My 7013 did the same thing! After 4 months

  • @JemstoneTV
    @JemstoneTV Місяць тому

    this is not very ”average” hifi guy

    • @blazermdx
      @blazermdx Місяць тому

      I’ve owned about 50 different systems, all of which were very average at best. I’m finally in a position where I can buy nicer equipment. My previous experience, with literally 1,000 different speaker pairs, over the last 20 years, most of them being used, is why I think people like my little channel. That and I use my own money to buy everything, so I try to be as honest and unbiased as possible with my subjective thoughts. If you don’t think this setup is “average” you’re definitely not going to like my next room tour video. Haha

    • @JemstoneTV
      @JemstoneTV Місяць тому

      @@blazermdx Im glad you’re able to buy nicer equipment now, im slowly working my way up there currently running the polk rti a3-9 series and im loving them so much its the most ive spent on speakers so far. That’s exactly why I love this channel most speakers i’ve seen being listed online that im interested in, you have a video on with detailed reviews. Keep it up man you need to upload more this channel has a lot of potential, im excited to see the next room tour!

  • @faithhopelove6945
    @faithhopelove6945 Місяць тому

    Very nice Review😀 Do U think this Sub can replace my much bigger Velo DD15 SUb? The Point is, i dont need high Volumes..., had my DD15 max. 30% turned up. But need the high Quality low and precise Bass in low-mid Volumes. What do U think?

    • @blazermdx
      @blazermdx Місяць тому

      No way! You already have one of the best sealed subs on the market, for its time and size. The Velodyne DD series subs were extremely accurate due to the power and the Servo technology. This little sub is just fantastic but it can’t compete with that beast of a sub you already have:)

    • @faithhopelove6945
      @faithhopelove6945 Місяць тому

      @@blazermdx U could be right..., iam pretty happy with this Monster. But the Specs of the HRS12 are even better than on my Dd15...the HRS12 goes down to 18Hz...., but the DD15 only down to 20hz...hats pretty strange..., So iam pretty curious the smaller HRS12 could even sound deeper......And another Point is the pretty high Power consumption of the DD15...the HRS12 needs only the half Power...ANd energy cost in Germany are momentary pretty high...(: because of our stupid Government and wrong energy Policy...So i still think the HRS12 could be a pretty good Replacement...I think i will try it...and will let U know the Results...there are some good offers here in Germany for 600-700 bucks for the HRS12. Life is beautiful and i love experiments (:

  • @D.L.W.
    @D.L.W. Місяць тому

    I have a Parasound Halo A52+ 5 channel amplifier and a Yamaha Aventage RX-A8A 11 channel AVR with dual AC Infinity AIRCOM T9's keeping them cool.

    • @blazermdx
      @blazermdx Місяць тому

      It’s a smart investment, in my book. Plus, these fans will most likely outlast the receiver/processor technology, so you can keep using them when you upgrade. Thank you for the input!

  • @nanobot2929
    @nanobot2929 Місяць тому

    I’ve had this set of speakers for about 14 years and absolutely love them. I am due for an upgrade . How much would I need to spend on new speakers to get a noticeable upgrade over this set? And do you have any recommendations? Just barely starting my journey on a new speaker search. Thanks

  • @houtou7706
    @houtou7706 Місяць тому

    Nice video help me alot

  • @simonzinc-trumpetharris852
    @simonzinc-trumpetharris852 2 місяці тому

    Try Wharfedale Diamond 9.1's.

  • @alexnovique1718
    @alexnovique1718 2 місяці тому

    I didn't find the difference.🤔

  • @josh2011miller80
    @josh2011miller80 2 місяці тому

    I’m not sure that Bose is manufacturing any of their bookshelf(201, 301, 161) or floorstanding(401, 501, 601) speakers anymore. They sell the model 251 for outdoor listening and the 791 for in ceiling installations, that’s it for passive Bose speakers these days.

  • @TheBoca78
    @TheBoca78 2 місяці тому

    I bought 2 of these units for $200 both, I'm going to compare it with the 5400pm .

  • @user-qg5bo9bd5x
    @user-qg5bo9bd5x 2 місяці тому

    You should review triangle borea br03 Beats both, if not all

  • @radjindergarcia4923
    @radjindergarcia4923 2 місяці тому

    What is the difference between the Polk S60, and the ES 60 speakers?

  • @jamesmorss9940
    @jamesmorss9940 2 місяці тому

    I'm going to try a Genelec 8361A

  • @johnquinn8796
    @johnquinn8796 2 місяці тому

    How is it with music, both steaming and cds/

  • @johnquinn8796
    @johnquinn8796 2 місяці тому

    Is it better then the polk psw10?

  • @MrJhardencdj
    @MrJhardencdj 2 місяці тому

    I have a few sets of the RM7500:s which are a bit larger. I think they sound good.

  • @sonusancti
    @sonusancti 2 місяці тому

    Yes, its quite a sensible design and a steal even for 700$° I do notice planars are off center and mirrored. I would try putting them on inner side, swap them.

  • @2010hes
    @2010hes 2 місяці тому

    Did you ever sell these?

  • @gina4008
    @gina4008 2 місяці тому

    "Oblivion"..... I just LOVE this movie. It's my go to movie when testing the surround sound of my speakers.

  • @RadioBass
    @RadioBass 2 місяці тому

    I've just got a good pair on Ebay. I tried them with tweeters facing inwards,like towards each other. They sounded decent but I then moved them to "upside down" with tweeters at the bottom and they sound even better. They're around 9 feet apart,and my listening position is about 9 feet away, so it's inadvertently the "audiophile triangle" not done on purpose but that's just the best way for my ears.

  • @caribbeancruise4148
    @caribbeancruise4148 2 місяці тому

    I have these. Thinking about upgrading to motion 20. What is your take on those? Are the 20s just a little more bass or are they a fuller sounding speaker I already have a sub. With my motion 10. I also use bang and olufsen and bowers and wilkins. For 7 speaker surround. 5 Martin logans and 2 bang and olefson for my rear channel. I listen all types of music. Metal rock country and classical. Would motion 20 be better than the electo static speakers for music and home theater Thanks !

  • @DrNoahBoddy004
    @DrNoahBoddy004 2 місяці тому

    I will NEVER sell mine! Feed them A HIGH-END Tube preamp, and revel in smooth linear sonics! They perform admirably.

  • @alrodriguez3857
    @alrodriguez3857 2 місяці тому

    Definitive speakers sound terrible

    • @blazermdx
      @blazermdx 2 місяці тому

      We all have different ears so your not wrong. I absolutely loved and still miss my Mythos ST towers. I’ve never been able to love and of the DT center channel speakers though.

  • @rcary
    @rcary 2 місяці тому

    Hows this compare to the SPL 8 (minivee) ? I have the SPL but wanted a 2nd sub.

  • @ruelbuntog6931
    @ruelbuntog6931 2 місяці тому

    I'm here in Philippines

  • @ruelbuntog6931
    @ruelbuntog6931 2 місяці тому

    Boss where can I buy board

  • @ruelbuntog6931
    @ruelbuntog6931 2 місяці тому

    Hi boss

    • @blazermdx
      @blazermdx 2 місяці тому

      You’re more boss than me. But hey!