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Average Rating: 4 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 5
RRP: £400
Year: 2004

Description: 86db/1W 4 Ohms 150W power handling

 REVIEWS
 
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Vincent Chin 
Posted: 14/10/07
'AN EXCELLENT MINI-MONITOR.'
Strengths:
Precise imaging and capable of throwing a holographic soundstage, astounding bass extentsion for such a small cabinet. The sound of vocals and instruments are forward but not bright and very detailed. The high frequencies are well extended without any hints of nasal congestions. Lively, toe-tappering and very low colouration. Great upgrading from my B&W DM 303.
Weaknesses:
None at the price, unless you compared it to something like the B&W 805 or Dynaudio Focus 110.
Overall:
Tuneful and lively little speaker with big soundstage and deep bass that work perfectly well in a small or medium size room.
 
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kate williams 
Posted: 29/04/07
'GOOD VALUE SPEAKERS'
Overall:
A great set of little speakers with good base sound even when really loud. Excellent
 
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PH000000007 
Posted: 27/04/07
'FAST, CLINICAL LITTLE SPEAKERS'
Strengths:
Superb Clarity
Weaknesses:
Not a huge amount of bass but acceptable for the size of the cabinet.
Overall:
An excellent speaker with all types of music, they can be subtle, but they can also blast out dance or rock. I use these as rears with Dynaudio Audience 122's & 122c at the front and the sound is superb.
 
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Ian L 
Posted: 09/04/07
'SUPER SPEAKERS, EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY.'
Strengths:
Everything from bass through the midrange to the treble.
Weaknesses:
Nothing given the size and the price as long as your amp is up to it.
Overall:
The speaker may be small but the sound is huge. Bass goes deeper than expected (though does benefit from a quality musical sub) and is fast and tuneful. The midrange is clear and natural and the treble is sweet. I originally had a 40 wpc Rotel RA01 which was adequate but when I upgraded to the RA03 at 70 wpc the speakers took on a new life. With rock they did just that (and they go loud), and with gentle classical every nuance came through. Set up the speakers on quality stands with a little toe in and the soundstage and imaging is as good as your amp will allow. You need a considerably more expensive system or a cavernous room to justify spending more.
 
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Adrian Pollard 
Posted: 01/12/05
'Glorious'
Strengths:
Fast tuneful bass, neutral midband and clear top end. Fine imaging and detail.
Weaknesses:
Low sensitivity and impedance means a top quality and powerful amp works best.
Overall:
Who would have thought such tuneful deep bass could come from such a small box. A great buy and a massive upgrade from my £160 Mission 760's.
Highly recommended.
 
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