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JongnoGuru
Joined: 25 May 2004
Location: peeing on your doorstep
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| Khunopie wrote: |
| Here's what to do. Toss the speakers and find a set of decent bookshelf speakers. I use B&W 601's hooked up to el cheapo electronics and the result is very satisfying and musical |
That's not a bad idea. I don't think I'll do that, though. Not just yet, anyway. I know it's only been a few hours since I posted, but my opinion of the Aiwa is already starting to change. I've had them on allllll day for two days, and while I can't imagine 'running in' speakers this small can have any appreciable effect, I swear they're suddenly sounding pretty decent here.  I know... go ahead and roll your eyes...
Several things could be happening:
-- I've paid more attention to room acoustics and speaker placement this time.
-- Two other people heard the system this evening and both liked it. (Though one of them actually preferred it to my Tivoli Audio RadioWorks, which immediately blew her credibility.  )
-- I may just be acclimating to the Aiwa, getting more familiar with (and therefore less critical of?) the sound.
-- I'm playing more 'reference' stuff now -- CDs that I know inside and out and have heard on everything from the most lavish to the humblest of setups.
-- Finally, maybe -- just maybe -- these speakers really did benefit from being run in. Sort of cleared their throats and shook out the cobwebs. mmm naaaaah. Can't be. Just can't be!
Hell, I dunno what's happened during the past 5 hours. But I do know I'd be lying if I said they sound as mediocre now as they did last night and earlier today.
Maserial, if you're fond of the Aiwa brand, I'd try to get a vendor to demo the XR-DB30. Assuming the features are what you're looking for. If you wanted a USB host, then I'd probably try out the couple of Samsungs that have it. Those I'm positive will be easier to demo here in Korea than the Aiwa would be. |
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JongnoGuru
Joined: 25 May 2004
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bassexpander
Joined: 13 Sep 2007
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Go to E-Mart and test some of the Inkel systems. Their speakers are actually sounding quite good these days, because the newer ones use some really great tweeters.
JG, I bought my dad a Tivoli Audio radio last year. The AM side of it died in a month, and they shipped a new one out immediately. They have excellent customer service. His new radio works well. |
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bassexpander
Joined: 13 Sep 2007
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| I would like to add that Costco has some pretty good deals on Sony and Philips machines that are just what you're probably looking for. Try to get someone to take you there. We have two Costcos in Seoul... one a short taxi ride from Yangjae station, and another in the North, near Ssangnmun station, I think. |
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eamo
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.
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I'd go for anything Japanese which has a minimum of 50W RMS per channel and which has a minimum of bells and whistles. Systems of >50w per channel are usually considered mid-range (for all-in-one systems). Lots on knobs and blinking lights is a warning sign. The best stereos have only a volume and mode knob.
Top-loading CD tray is a bad sign. Front-panel ejecting tray is much better.
When I was still a hi-hi geek (upto about 5 years ago) Denon had the best rep for all-in-one small systems.
Edit......too late....you bought the Aiwa!!!!  |
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