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Richter Acoustics Wizard MKII
Richter Acoustics Wizard MKII
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Reviewed by:
Dragan Lalic
(Casual Listener)

Review Date
August 30, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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Review 1 of 9

Price Paid:  $900.00 from norlec hi-fi Melb

Summary:
The richter wizards Mk11 are a fnatastic match for any modest amp.10 years on they still excite in an dynamically rich sense that differentiate. They have distinctive brave character that most would sometimes claim as lacking in class. This combo stands out as a contradiction that i find reassuring whenever i sample other hi end specification focus intergration. who's sum total equal sterile insecurity. Yes they can be tireing but what a nice fix it is.

Strengths:
richness,depth,critical and deliberately sensed with perceptive flaws. Especially spell bounding playing Jazz or Ed Kuepper honey steels gold.

Weaknesses:
Requires pedalstool stands with anchor spikes and critically minimum 3/4 metre free wall space all round.

Similar Products Used:
didnt need to go any further as they fit in with my idea of the ratio 2 is to sqaure root of 5. using a second pair as B speakers on my amp that present to the amp in series load with altered characte


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Reviewed by:
andygasson
(Casual Listener)

Review Date
February 6, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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Review 2 of 9

Price Paid:  $600.00 from 2nd hand from a frie

Summary:
These Richter Wizard Mark II speakers have served me well. I''ve had them for years, and they have been willing partners in just about everything I''ve thrown at them, from Tool to Mozart. Initially I was very happy with them, but then began to fiddle, as one does. First, out came the cheap foam lining and in went some sonex - this improved the "tightness" no end. Then out went the crossovers, replaced by a set of 12db butterworths I built from a Jaycar kit, along with new cable. They really showed great potential at this point, and I left them like this for about 3 years and was satisfied with such a great pair of speakers for such a small amount of money. The last thing I did was get a pair of power amps (Nad 2140''s) and build an active crossover to bi-wire the Richters. Wow. These speakers can compete with anything worth up to $5000. They are a little "bright", but they always were - that''s why I bought them. Recently I built a pair of transmission-line speakers to replace them so now they are having a well earned rest but I have no plans to part with them as they are like old friends. Sometimes I even miss them....

Strengths:
Tough, dependable, easy to make sound good in any room. Great for rock and metal.

Weaknesses:
A bit brash sounding, could be a bit more refined.

Similar Products Used:
Dali (can''t remember what model), Bose AM5 (yuck), Bose 601.


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Reviewed by:
Daniel Lawson
(Casual Listener)

Review Date
June 24, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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Review 3 of 9

Summary:
These are good speakers. They are very clear and crisp sounding and can handle volume. Need good stands. Not for the faint hearted though. As I like to listen to dub reggae a lot I find them perfect for this. Rock is also easily catered for. As for classical music - suprisingly enough they are listenable as they produce quality reproduction.
However, I suspect this is because I am running Rotel RA971 with good interconnects. For the money these speakers are more than adequate and have a distinctive live intimate sound to them. They are well built too, with an unusual front cover. Unfortunately, I suspect they are only available in Australia. I have been hapily using them for over 3 years.

Strengths:
clear bass, a very 'live' soundstaging, excellent imaging.

Weaknesses:
Not laid back listening. Can become tiring after an hour or so.

Similar Products Used:
I have tried B and W 603's, 601's and Monitor Audio Monitor 2


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Reviewed by:
Shane Leviston
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
June 19, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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Review 4 of 9

Summary:
My speakers are series I richter wizards, that I have had for over 5 years of hard use. They still sound fantastic, they only lack for deep bass after listening to newer systems, due to most new systems demo'd using subs. I've a Yamaha 790 Amp, Richter Hydra rears, A Unicorn Center. There's also a review on this site about the unicorn which bags the crap out of it. I've found it **extremely** good considering the limited power I've been feeding it. Of Course the bass is no where neer as deep as the Wizards, but is very clear and defined. High frequency sounds are great also. I've never had anyone that's listened to this system even lacking a sub-woofer be anything other than impressed. Richter Rules!!! For a great quality, reasonably priced speaker for suround sound, and music I couldn't be happier. Bring on the richter subbie, that's next for my system. I'm not saying there better or worse than any other speaker, they sound great to me though.

Strengths:
clear midrange/highs, with tight bass

Weaknesses:
Well there getting old, but still sound as good as the day I got them. Starting to lack in Bass compared to modern speakers.

Similar Products Used:
At the time I listened to some B&W and various other brands


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Reviewed by:
David
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Review Date
May 30, 2000

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

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More than 1 year

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Review 5 of 9

Summary:
When I bought these speakers (5 years ago) I thought they were the best thing since sliced bread. I heard a LD demo of the opening sequence in Cliffhanger on an all-Richter system (inc. bipolar rears) and it blew me away. I listened to all my old music again, and it brought recordings to life.

Another reason I bought them was to support the Australian hi-fi industry, but my desire to do that now has waned. All Oz speakers sound the same - in-your-face, no class at all. Very Australian you might say!

Over the years I've grown tired of Wizards. They have no finesse, no class, no soundstage, no imaging. They're a damn good all round speaker for your average music listener who wants something more than the $1500 sub/sat/reciever package from your local chain store. But don't think these are true high-end speakers.

I recently upgraded the internal wiring (used monster-type Neotech cable at $6/m) and added some extra damping material, which improved the sound no end, but I am still going to upgrade them.

Strengths:
Great sound for first-time audio enthusiasts; lots of bass; unfussy setup; stylish looks

Weaknesses:
No class or finesse; poor-quality internal wiring & damping; you'll grow sick of them in time

Similar Products Used:
At the time, VAF DC-7, Monitor


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