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uriah50
a AudioPhileDate Reviewed: March 9, 2012
Bottom Line: These are the absolute best speakers I ever owned and heard. I just love them and would never sell them for another brand.
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: AudioPhile
Product model year: 2005
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sbul2020
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: April 21, 2011
Bottom Line: Love reading some of the reviews trashing these speakers. They must be listening with mis-matched components or in a poor room, or both. And they definitely can't spell.
I've had my N802s for a couple of months now and originally had them connected to a mid-fi Denon receiver just to test, and was shocked at how good the combination sounded- in the RIGHT room. They've since been paired with a McIntosh amp and pre, MC352 and MX132 respectively. Using Oppo BDP-83SE for source. I'd say the 802s are a little bright and revealing, which I prefer, and I can see how pairing them with similar components would leave you turning the volume down on certain recordings. All's good with the Mac components though. Very dynamic speakers that make horns sound right. Mids and highs are very detailed, vocals are superb. Though bass extension is good and tight, they're not the last word in deep bass, which is my only critique.
Given what these can be had for on the used market, there aren't many options- new or used- that can better them. I've listened to 802 and 803 Diamonds, and to 803Ds, and personally can't justify the difference in price. I've owned 805Ns, 805Ss and 804Ns and they're all great speakers. I think the Nautilus line is a great value.
Used product for: 1 to 3 months
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 2001
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Steven Bullock
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: April 21, 2011
Bottom Line: Love reading some of the reviews trashing these speakers. They must be listening with mis-matched components or in a poor room, or both. And they definitely can't spell.
I've had my N802s for a couple of months now and originally had them connected to a mid-fi Denon receiver just to test, and was shocked at how good the combination sounded- in the RIGHT room. They've since been paired with a McIntosh amp and pre, MC352 and MX132 respectively. Using Oppo BDP-83SE for source. I'd say the 802s are a little bright and revealing, which I prefer, and I can see how pairing them with similar components would leave you turning the volume down on certain recordings. All's good with the Mac components though. Very dynamic speakers that make horns sound right. Mids and highs are very detailed, vocals are superb. Though bass extension is good and tight, they're not the last word in deep bass, which is my only critique.
Given what these can be had for on the used market, there aren't many options- new or used- that can better them. I've listened to 802 and 803 Diamonds, and to 803Ds, and personally can't justify the difference in price. I've owned 805Ns, 805Ss and 804Ns and they're all great speakers. I think the Nautilus line is a great value.
Used product for: 1 to 3 months
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 2001
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Peter Green
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: October 29, 2010
Bottom Line: What a piece of junk. horible sound no substance. Not worthy any thing. I gues two star for looks jut about it
Used product for: Less than 1 month
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 2006
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Simon
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: September 2, 2010
Bottom Line: With the right gear on ( not classe) i think they are Very Very good
In fact the sound was more right on ML no29 then no334.. go figure
And i also had good result with Modified Holfi gear
I never understood the accuse of sounding harsh untill i had the no334, and the sound was to analytical
But if you get the mach right ( system cable ect ) then they are Great allroundspeakers, and they look nice imho
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 1999
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