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BATTLE OF THE SPEAKERS: VINTAGE VS. NEW. Yamaha NS-1000x vs. Pylon Jade 20
Is it really possible to save money and get a higher level sound by buying vintage speakers?
TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 The essence of the problem and historical excursion
03:18 Yamaha cabinets
04:48 Pylon cabinets
05:41 Grilles
06:29 Yamaha design
06:59 Tweeter
07:17 Midrange
07:36 Low frequency
08:01 Specifications
08:40 Pylon design
08:46 Tweeter
09:07 Midrange/Low frequency
09:25 Specifications
09:47 What else is interesting?
10:12 Speaker terminals
10:36 Three-amp setup
11:03 Sound
13:17 Changing amplifiers
14:17 Neil Young, McCartney and Bowie got together
15:51 What's up with heavy music?
17:13 What's the bottom line?
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Відео

Amazing Hi-Fi Weekend in Dubai with Martin Logan, Aurender, Fezz Audio, Pylon Audio and Mudra
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How I attended the first event of its kind in the United Arab Emirates. Martin Logans, Aurenders, Fezz Audio and more
Hi-Fi weekend in Dubai: Aurender, B.Audio, Fezz Audio, Ferrum Audio, Martin Logan and Pylon Audio
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More info and registration: www.audiofactory.pro/hi-fi-weekend-dubai-m/?.com&UA-cam_HW_AF24 Where? Hotel :Arjaan Rotana Dubai Media City,, level MB Address: :King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Dubai Media City, Dubai, UAE When? 8 March: from 10.00 till 18.00 9 March: from 10.00 till 18.00 10 March: from 10.00 till 18.00
EISA's best high end streaming amplifier Hegel H600 review
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The newest H600 in direct comparison with its predecessor - Hegel H590 More about H600: www.hegel.com/en/products/integrated/h600 EISA award: eisa.eu/awards/hegel-h600/ #hegel #hegelh600
Ultimate Dutch active speakers Grimm Audio LS1
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Six top-end drivers, six custom amplifiers, six DACs and two ultimate clocks. Official page: www.grimmaudio.com/hifi-products/loudspeakers/ 00:00 Intro 01:16 Basic information 02:32 Drivers 03:30 Amplifiers 04:36 Deeper into design 05:02 The most interesting thing 05:44 Connections 07:06 Remote control 07:30 Specs 08:45 Sound 12:56 A few quirks 14:24 Recap #grimmaudio #grimmls1
Ultimate Roon server Grimm Audio MU1
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MU1 is one of the best modern transports, and it really is the best Roon server I know. Official page: www.grimmaudio.com/hifi-products/music-players/mu1/ 00:00 Intro 00:56 Basic information and brand 02:37 Their DAC and clock 04:25 Our main character 05:09 Back panel 05:56 What can we expect from digital transport? 07:22 Front panel and controls 08:55 User experience 10:32 Sound 15:06 What’s i...
TESLA COILS amplifier and streamer Aavik Acoustics S-180 and I-180 review
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Danish High End components made by audio legends Lars Kristensen and Michael Børresen Amplifier: audiogroupdenmark.com/product/aavik-i-180/ Streamer: audiogroupdenmark.com/product/aavik-s-180/ #aavik #audiogroupdenmark
THE MOST ANCIENT SPEAKERS EVER! Fischer & Fischer SN 770.1 AMT Review
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What is going on here? Official page: fischer-fischer.de/en/snsl-770-1-amt/ 00:00 Intro 00:38 Basic information and brand 02:18 Why slate? 04:07 Design 05:47 Drivers 07:09 Specs 07:31 Setup 07:48 Sound 08:47 One problem… 09:21 Sounding of indie-rock 10:13 Electronic music 11:18 German supergroup 11:46 As for heavier music 12:49 What do they lack 13:58 Do you really want to know their shortcomin...
THE GOLDEN MEAN SPEAKERS. DALI Opticon 6 MK2 Review
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How did the Danes manage to cram so much sound into these speakers and what did they save on? Official page: www.dali-speakers.com/en/products/opticon-mk2/opticon-6-mk2 00:00 Intro 00:46 Basic information and design 02:25 Midwoofers 03:52 Tweeters 04:39 What did they save on? 05:05 Setup 06:00 Sound 06:25 Sounding of synthwave 06:59 British neo-soul 08:28 Are they afraid of metal? 09:23 Massive...
BERYLLIUM, FIBERGLASS AND 100-YEAR OLD WALNUT. Focal Scala Utopia III Evo Review
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Junior floorstanders from Focal's flagship line: beryllium, fiberglass, some floral technology, infinite horn, and a French take on cozy high-end sound. Official page: www.focal.com/en/home-audio/high-fidelity-speakers/utopia-iii-evo/floorstanding-speakers/scala-utopia-evo Music: Crown Lands - White Buffalo Abe Rounds - The Confidence To Make Mistakes Count Basie - Live At Birdland 00:00 Intro ...
The LATEST Audeze MM-500 REVIEW and COMPARISON with LCD-X and LCD-5
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Why buy these for home use, if you aren't a sound engineer and all you need is to enjoy listening to music? What they have in common with LCD-X and how they are better than LCD-5. Official page: www.audeze.com/en-int/products/mm-500 00:00 Intro 00:57 Unboxing 01:16 Design, ergonomics, fit and comparisons 06:40 About cables 08:00 Specs 08:33 I plug them into my MacBook Pro and to a cassette play...
THE CHEAPEST MONSTER. The Gryphon Diablo 120 integrated amplifier review
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What do I think about monsters, how do they sound and what will happen if you turn on the metal on it? Official page: gryphon-audio.dk/shop/integrated-amplifiers/diablo-120/ #thegryphon #diablo120
Planar-magnetic headphones from China: Sendy Audio Aiva REVIEW
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Workmanship, fit, and sound of Chinese planar magnetic open-back headphones Sendy Audio Aiva. Official page: www.sendyaudio.com/product_d?id=1 #sendyaudio #sendyaiva
Headphone amplifier with DAC FERRUM AUDIO ERCO REVIEW
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Not an ideal device with compromises and annoying things, and it looks boring. So why did I buy it? More info: www.audiofactory.pro/ferrum-audio-erco #ferrumerco #ferrumaudio
Velodyne Impact X 10 subwoofer review
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Velodyne Impact X 10 subwoofer review
ALL-NEW Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F II review
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ALL-NEW Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F II review
HIFIMAN HEADPHONES COMPARISON: closed-back dynamic HE-R9 vs open-back planar-magnetic Deva Pro
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HIFIMAN HEADPHONES COMPARISON: closed-back dynamic HE-R9 vs open-back planar-magnetic Deva Pro
TWO triple plinth turntables Music Hall mmf-9.3 review and comparison
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TWO triple plinth turntables Music Hall mmf-9.3 review and comparison
NEW solid state integrated amplifier review: Fezz Audio Torus
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NEW solid state integrated amplifier review: Fezz Audio Torus
NEW music streamer, DAC, preamp and headphone amplifier: Matrix Audio Element M2 review
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NEW music streamer, DAC, preamp and headphone amplifier: Matrix Audio Element M2 review
4K UHD Media Player with Hi-Fi Sound - Zidoo UHD3000
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4K UHD Media Player with Hi-Fi Sound - Zidoo UHD3000
The best phono stage in the world - Hegel V10
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The best phono stage in the world - Hegel V10
MacBook Air vs an audiophile player Aurender N150
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MacBook Air vs an audiophile player Aurender N150
THE NEWEST Klipsch Reference series speakers
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THE NEWEST Klipsch Reference series speakers
The Legend: KLH Model Five loudspeakers
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The Legend: KLH Model Five loudspeakers
Electrostatic headphones Audeze CRBN
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Electrostatic headphones Audeze CRBN
TUBES BATTLE: 300B vs 2A3 with Fezz Mira Ceti tube amplifiers
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TUBES BATTLE: 300B vs 2A3 with Fezz Mira Ceti tube amplifiers
NEW streamer and music server review: Aurender A200
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NEW streamer and music server review: Aurender A200

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @goldfishmichael95
    @goldfishmichael95 5 днів тому

    Hello! I have a chord quetest dac ,, should i get the Aurender n100/n150 or should i swap my dac for Aurender a10? :) I use burmester rsystem and feel like my dac is the weakest link. Is the A10 dac better then Chord?

  • @MrGiannibuttarazzi
    @MrGiannibuttarazzi 5 днів тому

    Why compare a product outdated only for nostalgia with a new product … maybe just maybe should be compare with the klipsh ! Jade will be a version or slightly copy of the klipsh heresy

  • @gleamtarrest6310
    @gleamtarrest6310 5 днів тому

    Wow. 500 million years old.. made in an alternate universe before the world was formed.

  • @deXXXXter2
    @deXXXXter2 7 днів тому

    There is a huge chance that crossover compnents are worn and lost parameters on the Yamaha.

  • @Aenkor1982
    @Aenkor1982 13 днів тому

    Thx for Review. I already got the Zensor 7. Do the Opticon lack bass very much compared to the bigger zensor7 which goes down to 40hz? Edit: nevermind, i ordered the Opticons, will see in a few days😂😂

  • @Peter144-zn7us
    @Peter144-zn7us 23 дні тому

    How much power do you need to drive that speaker in a home theater setup power drops down

  • @Peter144-zn7us
    @Peter144-zn7us 23 дні тому

    I have a 140 Watts 2 channel driven AVR can I play the RP8000f2

  • @petrosefredy7624
    @petrosefredy7624 26 днів тому

    hi what do you think dali opticon 8 mk2 vs klipsch rp 8000 fii ? for movie and music

  • @sergeirul6389
    @sergeirul6389 27 днів тому

    ты че тут делаешь, маленький

  • @windridermaui
    @windridermaui Місяць тому

    Great album in the foreground!

  • @mult1ps
    @mult1ps Місяць тому

    Your comparison is not fair. You had to use Audirvāna on the Mac, it would have removed a lot of noise and jitter

  • @reinhartfrais8549
    @reinhartfrais8549 Місяць тому

    Thank you for your great videos .what are the best mids you have heard on speacers? I hear mostly vocal piano jazz chamber music. Best regards reinhart

  • @peterrichard3706
    @peterrichard3706 Місяць тому

    Ok. They heavy, play something heavy instead of a review.

  • @veetour
    @veetour Місяць тому

    Hegel looks so dull. I prefer the look of Accuphase and Luxman with their buttons, dials, and analog meters.

  • @be2the4out
    @be2the4out Місяць тому

    19 inch copper wound coil on that basspeaker Jade ??? dude, how can i take you seriously ... crazy

  • @baronofgreymatter14
    @baronofgreymatter14 Місяць тому

    Looks cool..i think my Manley Chinnok SE will best it tho

  • @tyronejohnson6482
    @tyronejohnson6482 Місяць тому

    Quite impressive!!!

  • @alh5470
    @alh5470 Місяць тому

    Denon S970H reciever, im getting these for Xmas what should i set the crossover HZ to? pairing with 504C, 500SA II and 600m II, R12SW (2)

  • @ripjones5294
    @ripjones5294 2 місяці тому

    I sold audio back in the late 70's, and early 80's in Atlanta. Wish we had been able to sell Yamaha, but the best I could do was JBL/Pioneer. To make this a truly fair comparison/test, I would want to rebuild the crossovers in the Yamaha's before the test was done. Old electronic components versus new electronic components is really not a fair comparison. GR-Research just did a crossover kit for a version of the Yamaha, and I would want to have the Yamahas rebuilt, to be fair. I DO like the Jades, but I think that you should at least compare new crossovers to new crossovers. I have subscribed to your channel, and will be anxious to view your content. Thanks...Rip

    • @buckaroobonsi555
      @buckaroobonsi555 22 дні тому

      You missed the entire point of this video. The point was can you save money by buying old vintage speakers and still get high end audiophile sound. The answer is sometimes, never, maybe!

  • @Economist96
    @Economist96 2 місяці тому

    Turn on the lights.

  • @grandfunk69
    @grandfunk69 2 місяці тому

    Hi, to which speaker terminals of the Cayin amplifier did you connect the KLH Model 5, the 8 ohm or 4 ohm ones? Thanks for the video

  • @mauricelamain1978
    @mauricelamain1978 2 місяці тому

    i am considering those speakers with the nad 399, any experience with this combo?

  • @VoltLover00
    @VoltLover00 2 місяці тому

    Borreson makes trash speakers

  • @goldfishmichael95
    @goldfishmichael95 2 місяці тому

    Please review burmester 032 :)) IS it better then Gryphon Diablo 120?

  • @waikeifong2929
    @waikeifong2929 2 місяці тому

    🤣🤣love the opening rant..! True that..!

  • @fernandopiresmarques899
    @fernandopiresmarques899 2 місяці тому

    Excellent analysis. I have a question: Some of the Aurender models have a headphone jack

  • @Shady12577
    @Shady12577 2 місяці тому

    Borat

  • @Adrianek81
    @Adrianek81 2 місяці тому

    Are you voiceover the guy from the video?

    • @iamhear
      @iamhear 2 місяці тому

      and also the author )

    • @Adrianek81
      @Adrianek81 2 місяці тому

      @ i noticed mouth speech was incorrect,thanks for reply And which amp is best for opticons mk2?

  • @JayPatrol
    @JayPatrol 2 місяці тому

    I'll tell you with the little be but of dislike of klipsch product speakers they make pretty darn good speakers with solid craftsmanship from years of quality made materials they are still beloved regardless of the latest trend of speaker line out there that coming from other places that maybe good and all but klipsch is still going on strong and will for years to come or else they wouldn't be in business still.

  • @goldfishmichael95
    @goldfishmichael95 2 місяці тому

    Please make a video about burmester 032 :) This is the Diablo biggest competitor.

  • @Etheoma
    @Etheoma 3 місяці тому

    I think making a fine mesh grill which was mostly transparent would be a good idea, though personally because I'm a klutz I do keep the grills on except for when I'm planning to have someone over then I care more about the look.

    • @raiden72
      @raiden72 Місяць тому

      Lol same, I want them to know I spent money on my speakers and didn't pick them up from goodwill 😂

    • @Etheoma
      @Etheoma 22 дні тому

      @@raiden72 Eh that isn't the reason for me taking off the grills when having other people over, it's that I don't actually care about how something looks as long as it works and doesn't look truly ugly and even then if it's the superior option functionality I will go with the ugly option. But I get that other people care about the aesthetics of things and it will likely be the main impression of my space will be how it looks rather than the quality individual things in it.

  • @Mark3ABE
    @Mark3ABE 3 місяці тому

    An excellent design, but expensive to manufacture. For example, the power supply is at the rear and the pre amplifier is at the front, which a large, heavy, metal shield in the middle of the cabinet to separate the two. Exactly the same result can be achieved by simply having an external power supply, feeding pure DC into the preamplifier itself. Then, for someone who only ever intends to use a MM cartridge, they will be buying a lot of unnecessary additional technology. I have tried a great many phono preamplifiers and I consider that the basic Project Phono MM pre amplifier is as good as any. It uses two stages, just as this one does, an FET stage to connect to the cartridge, with all of its advantages and then a regular op amp for the main gain. It has one of the best RIAA equalisation curves of any phono pre amplifier. If you can find one of the early models, with AC input, then it is preferable, since the DC version uses an internal DC to DC converter to produce the -ve supply, which can introduce some hash and noise. It costs about £35. I have compared it with an EAR 834 valve stage and consider it superior.

  • @bobslave7063
    @bobslave7063 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for a nice comparison. What can you say about Pylon Jade 20 vs Klipsch Heresy IV?

  • @discombob93
    @discombob93 3 місяці тому

    Nice review. I have the RP-600m II, and mostly agree. The best thing with this Klipsch Reference Premiere line is that the clarity and detail is there, so if you are treble sensitive the high frequencies will simply be being reduced to your comfort level via EQ, and not boosted (and thus not pushed to distortion attempting to reveal details other speakers cannot do). The mids and staging are otherwise quite good on these, but there is also 2 things about the sound that are very special like this reviewer mentioned. 1. They are FUN without throwing out their hi-fi credentials. 2. They have low enough distortion to truly sound alive and [mostly] transparent in presenting a particular recording's timbre with acoustic music like jazz, classical or ambient, yet their dynamics will totally kick your ass with rock and EDM. I really like them. They have character, and it's a high quality and fun one.

  • @srenschjdt2864
    @srenschjdt2864 3 місяці тому

    i have Dali Mentor in a Souround Setup with a Denon, AVC-A11XV and it kicks ass

  • @kaybhee6
    @kaybhee6 3 місяці тому

    which amps u used w them pls

  • @yinyangyoutuber
    @yinyangyoutuber 3 місяці тому

    Thank you very much, you convince me! And thank you for the music suggested, great choices!

    • @discombob93
      @discombob93 3 місяці тому

      Not to mention the Aphex Twin shirt :)

  • @mmattys30
    @mmattys30 3 місяці тому

    Lost me as hdmi is not 2.1

  • @VasilSch
    @VasilSch 3 місяці тому

    Тоже купил 8000ые, пол года послушал, но потом все таки вернул BW 604 обратно.

  • @SilverAudiophile
    @SilverAudiophile 3 місяці тому

    7:25 they don't have a characteristic tube amps sound.. this the problem with commercially produced tube amps. They apply global negative feedback to keep the THD % as low as possible, because this looks good on the sales brocher and very appealing to naive commercial tube amp buyers. However, it kills the classic tube sound of warmth, organics, and weight in the music. Also, they use the cheapest and crappiest new production tubes possible.

  • @_IN_OD_
    @_IN_OD_ 4 місяці тому

    This review is hilarious, thanks a lot! 😂

  • @iwcpilot1151
    @iwcpilot1151 4 місяці тому

    All made in China. They don’t tell you that. The remote is awful. In this price range you would think that they could produce a remote that is functional.

    • @westcatalex5936
      @westcatalex5936 3 місяці тому

      I correct myself on this : designed in Norway and made in China under the close supervision of a local Norwegian bureau with Hegel engineering team. This said many supposed made somewhere else are partially or fully assembled or finished in the empire of the middle. But give it a fair listen and also note that certainly this fact shaves a few thousand Euros/Dollars of the price.

    • @reynard.fox101
      @reynard.fox101 2 місяці тому

      Great remote. China….so what??

  • @markorchard2272
    @markorchard2272 4 місяці тому

    Because of your review, I bought a pair of Opticon 6s. WOW! WOW! WOW!! I had the superb Oberon 5s. I did not expect it, but the difference is massive. Superb speakers!!!

  • @milosbicanin9231
    @milosbicanin9231 4 місяці тому

    Eugen, have you had a chance of hearing the new version of Mira Ceti's compared to the versions you reviewed in this video?

  • @3811eric
    @3811eric 5 місяців тому

    You can never replace Aurender (any model) with your Apple products as audio streaming transport! Comparing Apple products to an audiophile brand like Aurender is irrelevant. Apple is NOT an audiophile audio specialty company but just an electronic company. In my Hi-Fi setup, 3 iPads are the only Apple products used as display remotes.

  • @richarddegannes2928
    @richarddegannes2928 5 місяців тому

    Can I use either H600 or H400 for prog rock, rock , fusion jazz and jazz music? Thanks in advance.

    • @westcatalex5936
      @westcatalex5936 3 місяці тому

      It will sublime every music played. A fabulous power house capable of making any kind of music live again in a close to real live concert with an utmost neutrality. Give it a 100 hours to finish running in and a pair of very capable loudspeakers to play with.Even the streamer dac part is something to write home for. Worth every penny after many comparisons of high end integrated amp dac streamer in the same price range and up to 25000€.

    • @westcatalex5936
      @westcatalex5936 3 місяці тому

      Just forgot to state I m speaking of the H600

  • @Jaywarde82
    @Jaywarde82 5 місяців тому

    Most "audiophiles" buy speakers ...then buy music they don't like to get the most out of the speakers. Makes no sense. Im all about broadening your horizens but not just to hear the spit coming out the singers mouth or them turning the pages of the lyrics while their singing. I would rather save some cash and get the model that gives you real world, everyday performance for things your do everyday...like watch TV, Play video games, and listen to low quality streaming music since physical media isn't as hot as it once was even though it's making a huge comeback. I know Im not running out and buying a record player and a bunch of albums from artist I don't really care for the music just to hear the shining parts of my speakers.

  • @a2raya87
    @a2raya87 5 місяців тому

    hows the imaging and sound stage?

  • @martyn_g
    @martyn_g 5 місяців тому

    I heard the Jades. Cracking speaker. I’m getting a pair.

  • @MsCorbacho
    @MsCorbacho 5 місяців тому

    dont you have a stand for the yamaha ? or is tucked away for the review ?

    • @ampli-fi
      @ampli-fi 5 місяців тому

      No i dont have any, i just used some thick magazines and books to tilt them