Summary: This is a follow up to my review as alligator007. I need to give these speakers the 5 ratign they deserve.
While hesitate to call myself an audiophile, I will admit to having a critical ear. And after three plus years with these speakers, I can not justify replacing them with anything under $1200.00.
Strengths: -Will not become harsh to your ear over extended listening.
-Correctly positioned, a wide sound stage is created.
-Imaging, being what it is, is incredible considering the build quailty and price of these speakers.
Weaknesses: -Bass is still not as tight as I would like.
-Vocals can be a bit veiled.
-It's hard to complain about this speaker
Similar Products Used: Various fullrange Fostex speakers
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Summary: This is a follow up to my review from 2 yrs. ago. My system now consists of the Sapphire 87's, Sapphire Center, Sherwood 6108 A/V receiver, Boston VR500 sub, Wharfedale 7.2 Anniversarys for the rears, I really cannot say enough about how much I enjoy the sound from these 87's. They are really a pleasure to listen to and when all 6 speakers are connected there is a good sense of envelopement and naturalness to the sound with no exaggeration from any part of the musical spectrum. I listen to mostly new age and jazz and movie sound. They're good for rock and classical too but not at very loud levels. I would sum the Wharfedales as being very neutral, easy to listen to speakers which can be had for cheap on Ebay.
Strengths: Good drivers and decent build quality. 1000 dollar sound at 1/4 the price.
Weaknesses: None at this price level
Similar Products Used: Klipsch Heresy's and Forte's, PSB 400i and Stratus Mini, Paradigm Titan and BIC V62 bookshelves.
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Summary: These speakers are a mediocero unit. The Midrange is weak. Bass is okay, but a sub is needed. The grills are a disaster. The sweet spot for listening is also very small. They are however inexpensive.
Strengths: Inexpensive except for Ubid shipping.
Weaknesses: Midrange, Bass, a bit muddy sounding and empty.
Similar Products Used: ADS 1090.
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Summary: Like everyone else I got these from Ubid about a year ago and also like everyone else I paid way too much for shipping but whatever, at $230 these are a real nice deal.
Strengths: Value, Mids and Highs
Weaknesses: Low-end
Similar Products Used: looked at everything
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Summary: Very good sounding speakers, kind of laid back. highs and mids are excellent for the price, bass was a little muddy. By far the best pair of speakers for the price. Works best on easy listening music or pop, headbangers go to Best Buy. Have moved on to B&W cdm-7nt (wonderful)
Strengths: Good sounds for cheap
Weaknesses: bass, not good for fast paced or rap music
Similar Products Used: acoustic Research, Jamo (low end Model), B&W cdm-7nt
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