How does this speaker compare to the Acoustech PL-89 speakers?
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I wouldn't be able to give you a comparison because I haven't had the opportunity to hear these new towers. They are beautiful and seem to be well received from people who own them. I can say that the DV84 towers are outstanding with excellent mid range. The Bass is shockingly full for a tower speaker. I think either speaker would serve you well. The PL-89 is newer,and appears to have a nicer finish. The BIC company has been making solid speakers for many years so it's your choice.
1202021
The ft-6 series is basically the acoustech series without the high gloss finish. The acoustech's also have better crossovers. But for @ $150 per speaker, these are a insanely great value
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I prefer EVs. I think the quality is better and the range of the speakers. I use 2 15 and no sub for my events. My sound goes crazy.
408413
The P143 Infinity are decent for surround, but nothing more. I'm not familiar with the Pioneer for comparison. I have the Infinity P153 for my surround, and they are a much better speaker than the P143 (4 inch) for usually just a little more in cost.
545228
I own polk monitors 30 slightly smaller 5 1/2 woofer but 1 "tweeter, from either bookshelf bass will be lacking, these two are close but the primus 163 imo is better very nice sound it is a large bookshelf, solid, heavy nice grill. I really like the primus 163, the primus are a great speaker for the price I have compared far and wide you can't beat the quality for the cost. set up is 2 363, p351 and 2 163 and a f 12 sub power is emotiva fusion 8100 and xpa 3
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I have the KEFs and the ML Electromotion ESLs. Both are very good but I think the KEF is probably the better speaker overall. That said, if you have the right room either will be good. I seriously considered sending the KEFs back right up until the last second. Since keeping them I've worked more on placement and coupling to the stands and that's squeezed extra performance from the KEFs which makes me glad I have them. The logan's will be happiest if the room is larger and you can get them well away from the walls, I'm able to give them about 5 feet behind them and I don't feel like that's quite enough. I had an older pair of Aerius i in a larger room where I was able to give them 7-8 feet and the presentation always blew me away. With my smaller room now I haven't been able to extract the same magic from the newer ESLs even though I feel the new ESLs are tonally well beyond the quality of the older Aerius. The KEFs will make use of all the space you can give them too, but their different approach doesn't require it as much and with their limited bass extension they'll be happier in a smaller room.
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I cannot compare the two sets, but I can tell you this: the Definitive Technology AW 6500 has a 10" woofer that reflects back off the mounted wall and gives incredible bass presence to the sound, plus a 6.5 mid-speaker as well as the 1" tweeter. The speakers you want to compare with these has a 5.5 inch woofer and a 1" tweeter. I don't see how the Klipsch can possible compare in fidelity.
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for each speaker. are they worth it? VERY MUCH SO! I have the dv64's and the acoustech pl-26 center speaker also. no regrets!
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I have never heard the DV64's so I cannot accurately compare the two. I have heard various Pioneer, Kenwood, Onkyo, and other major brands in stores and in homes. In my opinion, the Acoustech brand blows them all away. I'm driving them with a pioneer VSX 1020 receiver and they sound clear and strong at any volume. One fault: They put out so much bass that the covers tend to create a sound of their own. I've come to the conclusion that the sound is coming from the fabric vibrating against the frame of the cover. Can't bring myself to gluing the fabric just yet, so just pull the cover off to crank it up. I have never heard the DV64's so I cannot accurately compare the two. I have heard various Pioneer, Kenwood, Onkyo, and other major brands in stores and in homes. In my opinion, the Acoustech brand blows them all away. I'm driving them with a pioneer VSX 1020 receiver and they sound clear and strong at any volume. One fault: They put out so much bass that the covers tend to create a sound of their own. I've come to the conclusion that the sound is coming from the fabric vibrating against the frame of the cover. Can't bring myself to gluing the fabric just yet, so just pull the cover off to... » Read More I have never heard the DV64's so I cannot accurately compare the two. I have heard various Pioneer, Kenwood, Onkyo, and other major brands in stores and in homes. In my opinion, the Acoustech brand blows them all away. I'm driving them with a pioneer VSX 1020 receiver and they sound clear and strong at any volume. One fault: They put out so much bass that the covers tend to create a sound of their own. I've come to the conclusion that the sound is coming from the fabric vibrating against the frame of the cover. Can't bring myself to gluing the fabric just yet, so just pull the cover off to crank it up. « Show Less
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It is the speaker quality of this one that is better/ along with being thx certified. I currently have the step down model and am saving to get this one.
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I own the Polk T15 and BIC America DV62si speakers. The BIC speakers are bigger, heavier and have wider frequency response/higher sensitivity than the Polk T15's. I would recommend the BIC speakers over the Polks. I've seen the Polks on sale for for around fifty dollars, but have never seen a new pair of BIC America DV62si's offered for less than a hundred.I would also consider Micca's MB42 speakers. They sound similar to the Polk T15, but cost less.
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I have both the Polk Audio PSW505 and the Klipsch Sub-12HG in two different rooms. I have been happy with both and can't tell any difference from them sonically when they are set up right. They both pack more base quantity than I can use and their bass quality is fantastic. Although they are both 12", 300 W subs, the enclosures and operation are different. The Klipsch is larger, especially in height. It is down firing and looks like a big box with legs. The Polk is front firing and has the appearance of a squatty speaker with a grill; it looks better. The Polk will probably fit in better in applications where smaller is better (without sacrificing sound!) and down firing is either too attenuated or too coupled with the floor you place it on. Although I don't believe it is typical at all, the Klipsch died the first day. It kept blowing internal fuses. Klipsch sent me a new amp assembly to install myself a week later. It was easy enough to replace and now works great, but while replacing it, I got a sight at the inside of Klipsch workmanship and wasn't impressed. The box was glued together haphazardly with at least one of the reinforcing corners braces having drifted inches away from the corner before it cured. The vent tube is cardboard. Four of the pan head screws holding the amp panel snapped off when I tried to back them out. I had to drill new holes. If price were the same, I would buy the Polk.
2005395
The Arctic Speaker's bass is OK but not great. For me, I do like the speaker, it does what I want. I have never listened to the Creative Lab speakers so I wouldn't know how to compare them.
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It really does not compare. The Bose has a bad sound quality compared to these speaker. The klipsch are bigger, but the pack tremondous range in sound quality. From the lows, mid and highs. Excellent bass also. With the bose, you basically loose the midrange given that they pack small sound system in the tiny speakers for home theater. The bose excell in the highs and are loud. But at the highs you loose clarity, quality and the bose does not compare to the quality of these speakers. The klipsch are the best quality you get get for the money. I bought theses after I returned the theater in a box paclage form bose and costco. It really does not compare. The Bose has a bad sound quality compared to these speaker. The klipsch are bigger, but the pack tremondous range in sound quality. From the lows, mid and highs. Excellent bass also. With the bose, you basically loose the midrange given that they pack small sound system in the tiny speakers for home theater. The bose excell in the highs and are loud. But at the highs you loose clarity, quality and the bose does not compare to the quality of these speakers. The klipsch are the best quality you get get for the money. I bought theses after I returned the theater in... » Read More It really does not compare. The Bose has a bad sound quality compared to these speaker. The klipsch are bigger, but the pack tremondous range in sound quality. From the lows, mid and highs. Excellent bass also. With the bose, you basically loose the midrange given that they pack small sound system in the tiny speakers for home theater. The bose excell in the highs and are loud. But at the highs you loose clarity, quality and the bose does not compare to the quality of these speakers. The klipsch are the best quality you get get for the money. I bought theses after I returned the theater in a box paclage form bose and costco. « Show Less
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The 580 has a 50mm mylar driver whereas the 780 has a 40mm gold plated driver. Gold plating actually DOES matter for electrical throughput, although how much exactly is debatable. The 780 also has a higher frequency range, and it does show. It has clearer, higher treble. And before you burn the 780s in for about 100 hours, the treble can be a tad harsh. The bass on both models is punchy and clean, and can get pretty heavy if you have a DAC with bass boost options
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Speaker quality is very important, it will not matter how much power or tone is applied. Look up Micca Motion MB42 bookshelf speakers and you will have a great combination of economy and superior sound quality. Save yourself a few bucks and get the Lepai 2020A. Not very impressed with the 269FS.
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I have the Polk TSi400's. Doing a side-by-side sound comparison is virtually impossible anymore since few if any stores will carry both speakers you are considering like these. I have seen the Pioneers before and will say that the Polks are much more expensive looking. The Pioneers have gotten favorable reviews in the audio publications however. I have zero regrets about buying the Polks and I paid more than the current selling price.