hector2013
Member
Hi Everybody,
A warm hello to everybody. Although I am a newbie to this forum already I think I have spent around 1 month going over most of the threads. I am overwhelmed to find so many like minded audiophile with such a wealth of invaluable information.
I am planning to acquire my 1st hifi audio system & I need a little help & guidance from you all in finalizing my system.
My requirements: A good old 2 channel stereo system for listening to music mainly
Taste: Natural & warm sound without boomy bass or too much treble leading to listening fatigue
Music of my choice: Rock songs (Pink Floyd, Enigma, Scorpions, Dire Straits etc), old & new hindi movie songs, western classical etc.
Budget: Around 70 K
Room Size: 15 ft x 10 ft
After having set the requirements, I have ventured to do lots of demos.
I have demoed the following combinations: (Amplifier + Speakers)
1. Cambridge Audio Topaz AM5+ Wharfedale 10.1 - Low on clarity & bass/treble quite subdued
2. Cambridge Audio Topaz AM5 + Paradigm Atom - cluttered sound with boomy bass. mid range not clear
3. Denon PMA 720AE + Wharfedale 10.1 - boomy bass, lacking in clarity/ abnormal mid range
4. Denon PMA 720AE + Mordaunt Short Mezzo 1 - Very clear mid range, highly musical, very much natural sounding
6. Marantz PM6004 + Jamo 626 - Boomy bass, very shrill treble, too warm sound
8. Marantz PM6004 + Wharfedale 10.5 Diamond - Low on clarity & bass/treble quite subdued, mid range rough, avg sounding
7. Marantz PM6004 + Mordaunt Short Aviano 1 - Extreme clarity in sound, very musical, clear mid range, bass distortion at slightly higher sound
5. Marantz PM6004 + Mordaunt Short Mezzo 1 - Extreme clarity in sound, very musical & sweet, very much natural & balanced sound, clear mid range, balanced sound, it seemed as if the speaker has virtually disappeared.
I have played the same set of songs in all these combinations & after listening to all of them, I have shortlisted the Marantz + Mordaunt Short as my preference.
Due to the great reviews of the Norge systems, tomorrow I am planning a trip to the Norge outlet in Mahim to give it a try also.
I have almost decided on the Marantz PM6004.Now the big question is on the speakers. From all the great reviews I have heard about the Mezzo 6, I am more inclined towards it. But the major roadblock is the price. It is way above my budget.
However, finally I have listed down the following speaker options & the costs:
1. Mezzo 1 @ 26K
2. Mezzo 2 @ 34K (The sound of Mezzo 1 was very nice althogh the bass was slightly limited. SO, I feel that Mezzo 2 will be able to compensate that))
3. Mezzo 6 @ 68K
4. Aviano 6 @ 27K (Haven't heard it but saw good reviews in net about this. I can get it at that cost from my freind in US who is coming here next month)
Questions to the seniors for an advice/guidance:
1. As per my requirements, room size & sound taste, which speakers I should go for from the above mentioned 4 options?
2. If we compare Mezzo 2 vs Aviano 6, which one will be better? People who have experienced both, can you please comment?
3. If I go for Mezzo 2 instead of Mezzo 6, am I going to miss something? I mean is it worth paying such a high price for Mezzo 6 or with Mezzo 2 we can have a good balance?
3. Sorry for asking the cliche question again. Considering my room size & music taste, do you think that FS like Aviano 6 or Mezzo 6 will be a overkill?
4. People who have Mezzo 2, can you please share your experience?
I would like to request all of you to guide me with your experience & knowledge to take a decision on the speakers.
And the way the Rupee is weakening against the dollars, I think the sooner I buy these items the better.
Thanks in advance.
A warm hello to everybody. Although I am a newbie to this forum already I think I have spent around 1 month going over most of the threads. I am overwhelmed to find so many like minded audiophile with such a wealth of invaluable information.
I am planning to acquire my 1st hifi audio system & I need a little help & guidance from you all in finalizing my system.
My requirements: A good old 2 channel stereo system for listening to music mainly
Taste: Natural & warm sound without boomy bass or too much treble leading to listening fatigue
Music of my choice: Rock songs (Pink Floyd, Enigma, Scorpions, Dire Straits etc), old & new hindi movie songs, western classical etc.
Budget: Around 70 K
Room Size: 15 ft x 10 ft
After having set the requirements, I have ventured to do lots of demos.
I have demoed the following combinations: (Amplifier + Speakers)
1. Cambridge Audio Topaz AM5+ Wharfedale 10.1 - Low on clarity & bass/treble quite subdued
2. Cambridge Audio Topaz AM5 + Paradigm Atom - cluttered sound with boomy bass. mid range not clear
3. Denon PMA 720AE + Wharfedale 10.1 - boomy bass, lacking in clarity/ abnormal mid range
4. Denon PMA 720AE + Mordaunt Short Mezzo 1 - Very clear mid range, highly musical, very much natural sounding
6. Marantz PM6004 + Jamo 626 - Boomy bass, very shrill treble, too warm sound
8. Marantz PM6004 + Wharfedale 10.5 Diamond - Low on clarity & bass/treble quite subdued, mid range rough, avg sounding
7. Marantz PM6004 + Mordaunt Short Aviano 1 - Extreme clarity in sound, very musical, clear mid range, bass distortion at slightly higher sound
5. Marantz PM6004 + Mordaunt Short Mezzo 1 - Extreme clarity in sound, very musical & sweet, very much natural & balanced sound, clear mid range, balanced sound, it seemed as if the speaker has virtually disappeared.
I have played the same set of songs in all these combinations & after listening to all of them, I have shortlisted the Marantz + Mordaunt Short as my preference.
Due to the great reviews of the Norge systems, tomorrow I am planning a trip to the Norge outlet in Mahim to give it a try also.
I have almost decided on the Marantz PM6004.Now the big question is on the speakers. From all the great reviews I have heard about the Mezzo 6, I am more inclined towards it. But the major roadblock is the price. It is way above my budget.
However, finally I have listed down the following speaker options & the costs:
1. Mezzo 1 @ 26K
2. Mezzo 2 @ 34K (The sound of Mezzo 1 was very nice althogh the bass was slightly limited. SO, I feel that Mezzo 2 will be able to compensate that))
3. Mezzo 6 @ 68K
4. Aviano 6 @ 27K (Haven't heard it but saw good reviews in net about this. I can get it at that cost from my freind in US who is coming here next month)
Questions to the seniors for an advice/guidance:
1. As per my requirements, room size & sound taste, which speakers I should go for from the above mentioned 4 options?
2. If we compare Mezzo 2 vs Aviano 6, which one will be better? People who have experienced both, can you please comment?
3. If I go for Mezzo 2 instead of Mezzo 6, am I going to miss something? I mean is it worth paying such a high price for Mezzo 6 or with Mezzo 2 we can have a good balance?
3. Sorry for asking the cliche question again. Considering my room size & music taste, do you think that FS like Aviano 6 or Mezzo 6 will be a overkill?
4. People who have Mezzo 2, can you please share your experience?
I would like to request all of you to guide me with your experience & knowledge to take a decision on the speakers.
And the way the Rupee is weakening against the dollars, I think the sooner I buy these items the better.
Thanks in advance.