Totally different technology but curious if anyone compared this side by side with Martin Logan ESL? Both superbly rated for $ - but different. Thanks
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I have both M-L CLS-2Z's and Prodigy's. The voicing on the KEF's and the Prodigy's is very similar given the different technologies involved. The Prodigy's have a more absolute flat response and degree of resolution. The KEF's have better imaging, which is just a matter of physics, and they have a bit of upper end euphonic fluff that makes them seem more present. I love both and I love when someone comes into the listening room and asks which speakers are playing!
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The Martin Logan ESL is a very competitive speaker. Either speaker does a good job of reproducing sound. I felt that the highs on the KEF were more open and extended without any trace of glare if the recording was of one of quality. The all important mid range on the KEF sounded flat - male and female voices sounded natural. This in no way should reflect poorly on the ESL. For my ears the KEF does a slightly better job doing the aforementioned qualities that are important to me.
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Almost impossible to answer... the KEF is a dynamic bookshelf size speaker and is superb at any price. The ESL type (I have stacked Quad 57s) are also excellent. I can say that I use the KEF in my bedroom system and am totally satisfied. It is really a matter of scale, not so much sound quality.
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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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xavier,I'm glad you got a kick out of that. I think my dry sense of humor is often lost on others.I wonder about these "guarantees". I seriously beat this subject to death w/ this guy at pioneer. I made him say, in several different ways, that the manufacturing of such a device in this country is illegal. So that means one of 3 things must be true: these guarantees are worthless, these particular DVD players have been illegally modified, or the guy I talked to was completely full of it.In my view, all are equally probable.
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I dunno, I bought from both sites and there's no F difference. Oh, I don't know if Amazon still send those with $50 VOD, but I'd recommend you to buy from Dell since the price here at Amazon is too high (if I'm not wrong there's a discount from DELL til 06/30, you cant get it for US$220 AR FS + taxes). Good luck :).
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I tried Windows Vista speech program and nearly threw my laptop out in the yard! It was SO frustrating, adding words when I would take a breath, trying to predict what I was going to say. Dragon didn't do that. We are still learning each other, but I will say I prefer it to Vista. Hope this helps.
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Interesting comments. If the wiki article is right, TCL isn't such a "no name" brand after all - I live in the midwest and I have heard of RCA. They were a lot bigger in the days when tube tv's were really big, they sorta got quiet in the LCD/plasma revolution. But anyway, if TCL == RCA, I might end up choosing this TV. Target & BB have a Samsung this size on Black Fri for 328$, and it looks like Toshibas and Samsungs this size in general are the deal at 320ish this year - an extra fifty bucks off for the TCL is almost enough for a bluray player to go with it on Black Fri (yep, really). =) Interesting comments. If the wiki article is right, TCL isn't such a "no name" brand after all - I live in the midwest and I have heard of RCA. They were a lot bigger in the days when tube tv's were really big, they sorta got quiet in the LCD/plasma revolution. But anyway, if TCL == RCA, I might end up choosing this TV. Target & BB have a Samsung this size on Black Fri for 328$, and it looks like Toshibas and Samsungs this size in general are the deal at 320ish this year - an extra fifty bucks off for the TCL is almost enough for a bluray player to go with it on Black Fri (yep,... » Read More Interesting comments. If the wiki article is right, TCL isn't such a "no name" brand after all - I live in the midwest and I have heard of RCA. They were a lot bigger in the days when tube tv's were really big, they sorta got quiet in the LCD/plasma revolution. But anyway, if TCL == RCA, I might end up choosing this TV. Target & BB have a Samsung this size on Black Fri for 328$, and it looks like Toshibas and Samsungs this size in general are the deal at 320ish this year - an extra fifty bucks off for the TCL is almost enough for a bluray player to go with it on Black Fri (yep, really). =) « Show Less
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Hi, I assume you're talking about the headset input on the ESL-001? I don't use that part. I plug the small mic into the ESL and then plug the ESL into the IPhone or adaptable smartphoneI. I've never used the headset input. I would think maybe you've got a lemon...and should exchange it for a new one.
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Looks like the link is totally messed up by Amazon. I like the EXP26s. Not as smooth as some coated strings, but have seemed to last a little longer than the Elixirs I had before. Hopefully Amazon corrects it.
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I wired them into my factory tweets. But honestly shop around. I used to have spl1's and loved them. These spl4's are garbage. No real clear high range. If you can find spl1's go for it. I've also had good luck with power acoustic tweets.
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I have not personally compared, however here is an article that may help answer some questions: http://www.head-fi.org/t/673186/nuforce-mmp-reviewMichael @ Kraft Street Audio
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John, please read my original review of this device. I found this device VERY disappointing. I suggest you check out the Logitech series, you will like it much better!
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Pls dont buy....I've already wasted my investment. I contacted them about the weird transcription, they suggested me to contact software company, then I emailed them, did not get fruitful results. It totally waste of your resources. Better, buy cheap recorder.
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I use the martin logan mainly for watching movies.so far I'm very happy with the way it sounded . didn't use it that much with music yet. But did play a few music cds and the bass sounded very tight and punchy.way better than my 50 watt yamaha sub.the martin logan sub I use is hooked up to onkyo tx-sr806 receiver with klipsch quintet 3 suround speaker system.i think as long as you use a good quality power amp plus your polk speakers along with the dynamo sub you will be very please what this little sub can enhance your music listening experience!
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More same than different. The new UE model (this one) is 1.5 inches taller and half an inch deeper. The handle makes up the bulk of the extra height which the old one didn't have. The driver configuration is almost identical, 2 tweeters, 2 3inch woofers, and slightly bigger 2.5" passive radiators (old one had 2" radiators). The sound is near identical except the new one has more bass because of the larger radiators. The price went up quite a bit from $150 to $250 MSRP. I own the old one and still very satisfied with its low/mid/high balance. If you don't mind the lack of a handle and buying used, the old fine is a great deal. More same than different. The new UE model (this one) is 1.5 inches taller and half an inch deeper. The handle makes up the bulk of the extra height which the old one didn't have. The driver configuration is almost identical, 2 tweeters, 2 3inch woofers, and slightly bigger 2.5" passive radiators (old one had 2" radiators). The sound is near identical except the new one has more bass because of the larger radiators. The price went up quite a bit from $150 to $250 MSRP. I own the old one and still very satisfied with its low/mid/high balance. If you don't... » Read More More same than different. The new UE model (this one) is 1.5 inches taller and half an inch deeper. The handle makes up the bulk of the extra height which the old one didn't have. The driver configuration is almost identical, 2 tweeters, 2 3inch woofers, and slightly bigger 2.5" passive radiators (old one had 2" radiators). The sound is near identical except the new one has more bass because of the larger radiators. The price went up quite a bit from $150 to $250 MSRP. I own the old one and still very satisfied with its low/mid/high balance. If you don't mind the lack of a handle and buying used, the old fine is a great deal. « Show Less
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EZ Drummer 2 just came out recently, and Windows XP is a legacy product, these new plugins are pretty hefty, so I would seriously think about getting yourself a newer system with a Quad Core processor or you could be looking at serious underun....(pops & clicks) I own Superior 2.0 and it is very demanding!
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Well MFin, my replacement set arrived last week and, thus far, it's been absolutely perfect. The crystal clear edges and deep blacks that sold me on this set in the showrooms is now alive and well in my living room. High Def looks absolutely sick. The "buzzing sound" that many owners cite (and admittedly, was very noticeable in my 1st set) is now virtually non-existant. I'm going to chalk my first experience up to a fluke. I hope you end up with a '5084 that meets or exceeds your expectations. I recommend you give it 1 last shot....good luck!
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during set up, how was the volume set in your computer/pad/phone? i control the volume in my setup, from my iPad. i believe that i too had that issue, and my son enlightened me. i may also have incorrectly set up the blue tooth. certainly glad my son is patient... because i have only been retired from being a computer programmer for over 30 years, would have hoped that i would have been able to set up a small speaker on my own!
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I have the same question, except mine is to be delivered today. Called customer service, but he could only quote the advisory label. He said I check it out and send it back if defective. However, I would like to know what it is, in case it is a defect I will not discover right away. Like the microphone hardware problem mentioned in the reviews. I did notice that the DVD offer to save $10 did not work, but I do not think that would be handled this way.