Nuance Star 2S Floorstanding Speakers

Nuance Star 2S Floorstanding Speakers 

DESCRIPTION

Home stereo/theatre speakers

USER REVIEWS

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[Dec 18, 2003]
Jason Broesky
AudioPhile

Strength:

4000 RMS watts of bass total !!! 10 year unconditional warranty 12 ten inch subs = bragging rights

Weakness:

-wicked heavy (420 lbs. each) -need powerful amp(at least harman/kardon) -crumby sales pitch -can blow fuses easily if not careful

I purchased a pair of n-1500 grand universes @ krazy krazy, but despite the incredable weight of these things, i am very impressed with them. i've NEVER heard subs that could deliver that much bass especially at only medium volume. excellent warranty, sound reproduction; BASS LIKE CRAZY!!! A good buy if you get a good price.

Similar Products Used:

nuance baby grand 3d, H/K 510, H/K 525

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[May 22, 2003]
E C
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Warranty, price flexibility

Weakness:

International Stereo

I consider myself a moderate stereo enthusiast. I just purchased a “Think Big” Nuance system with an amp and DVD player. I have to agree with the rest of the reviews that International Stereo sales personal are mentally challenged. Although it is, the product that is, being evaluated not the store. In comparison to other small home theater systems, they are above average. This little system does put out a lot of sound for its size. Although the retail prices for Nuance speakers is ridicules if you can get buy the sales pitch you may walk away with a quality system. My only concern is what the speakers are actually worth. My amp and DVD total a retail of $700 and I paid $2200 for everything. If Nuance originally was asking $2300 just for the speakers, how can they slash $800 off the price? Therefore, they are not worth what the retail price, but still a good quality product. For those who bash Nuance, what other company has an 11-year warranty? My advice before considering Nuance research what you want and a price, walk in, approach the sales rep, tell them that info, and say that is final make it work. Do not be pulled in to the studio or fall for the BS they tell you. The demo room is the devil the amp they are using is the best money can buy.

Similar Products Used:

Kenwood System Sony Dream System

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
3
[Apr 20, 2003]
Texas2Tall
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

When I had the stereo set up I had a party and to protect the speakers I pointed them into the corners of the room, my friends nor I experienced any loss of signal the spatial quality are as advertised, if I remeber correctly Hemispherical or 360 degree sound.

Weakness:

Too heavy

I have been an avid Nuance fan since I reviewed the product in 1994 in Toronto. When I was introduced to the speaker line, I powered them with a Harmon Kardon Reciever @ approximately 100 watts (rated), the salesman and I abused them with CD's and records. I belive they run 91db(Tower) and 94db(Small) I did not believe him so I powered them up with an old pre 80's radio(8 watts) and the sound was spectacular. I have since upgraded my system ONKYO Receiver, DVD's Turntable etal. kept the speakers. I have a couple of friends that are true Audiophiles, they spent more on their turntables than most people spent on cars and they really liked the speakers.

Similar Products Used:

Boston, Klipshorn, Maranzt, Harmon Kardon, Bose I have tried them all, some did not survive the abuse.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jan 10, 2003]
zparagasjr
Casual Listener

Strength:

Very good sound quality -reasonable price

Weakness:

None yet so far

I have auditioned Nuance speakers but just like the rest of you guys, I got turned off by their very pushy salespersons.Has anybody ever tried listening to ATHENA speakers? I bought a POINT FIVE SYSTEM for $800.00 from Audio 2000 and gentlemen and for the price I paid, sound is unbelievable.If you got more than $800I think you get better soundvalue with ATHENAS. Try it and please post a review. Happy listening and shopping!!!! Sunny of Toronto

Similar Products Used:

Bose 601's for Front speakers, 201 for Center and 301 for back speakers.Energym sub-woofers.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Dec 09, 2002]
Matt Hunt
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

The powered subs shake the walls. Great customer care.

Weakness:

I didn't expect to spend that much money.

These speakers really pound! I admit that when i did go into international stereo where i bought my speakers i did feel under presure. However i did expect it before i went in. Anyway i managed to get a whole home theatre and a big screen for around $6k which is a good deal. They even sent out an installer to deliver and set up my system.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Sep 01, 2002]
smitty
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Very nice firewood. But paper always burns well doesn't it?

Weakness:

let me see.. everything? damn right

First of all I must say that Nuance is a complete scam. I cannot believe that a company would straight up screw people over for horrible speakers for insane prices. They say that "only Nuance speakers can do this" when they play Rodger waters q-sound. It is horrible. I feel sorry for the people that have to go through listening to these speakers, and especially sorry for the unlucky ones that actually purchase these. I've spoken with many sales people that have or do sell Nuance speakers, and they will even admit that their sales techniques are outrageous as well. The bass is so distorted to the point where I get an ache of my head. the chopping of the "lumber jack twice my size" hurts the ears. it isn't pleasing one bit. The other equipment they use is also horrible. A hitatchi dvd player as a source? Come on. I hope that the Nuance owner burns in hell for selling these. he has no love for music. his only love is for OUR money.

Similar Products Used:

I don't use similiar. similiar to Nuance is s.hitty

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
[Jun 18, 2002]
Thomas Greene
AudioPhile

Strength:

ALL

Weakness:

NONE

Best product ever. I am a sound engineer by trade and have tested all other brands including B&W. Nuance are by far the best. Why has the same person posted so many reviews under different names rating these a 1 out of 5? Who does he think he is kidding? We all know that it is one dimwit doing those false reviews.

Similar Products Used:

B&W

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[May 09, 2002]
BIG WILLY
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

EVERYTHING

Weakness:

NOTHING

KICKS A$$

Similar Products Used:

NONE

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Feb 26, 2002]
Paul
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Slick marketing.............. if you can call that a strength.

Weakness:

Sound, quality, construction........ I could go on

Thank You, Thank You, and THANK YOU. A friend and I made the mistake of asking to hear the Nuance Speakers (I ahven''t gone speaker shopping in 8 years) one Saturday afternoon. After listening to the rants of the rep and feeling extremely pressured we told them we would think about it. We then went home and checked them on the web. Thank You, Thank You, and THANK YOU all the reviewrs who bascically confirmed my suspicion. Cheap, overpriced, over hyped low end junk. And the worst kind of marketing. There are probably hundreds of ill informed people out there who now own what they believe are ''Hi End'' speakers that they bought at bargain basement prices. These sales people should be ashamed of themselves.

Similar Products Used:

I''ve owned a pair of Paradigm SE Mark II''s for 8 years driven by a Rotel amp and AMC preamp. This is heaven.

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
[Feb 21, 2002]
dbunker
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Flexibility

Weakness:

Black or black

Nuance Spatial Baby 3 D. A 3 way speaker with built in 10 inch subwoofers in tower form with 2 100 watt amplifiers. Canadian made with a 10 year warranty. Go Canada Go! Excellent tonal balance. Highly flexible crossover. Hammers when needed.

Similar Products Used:

Bose 901

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
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