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  1. cj otten

    Forum member: Ivan Marais (IDM) screwing members: B&W805 D2 (almost)

    From here: http://www.avforums.co.za/index.php?topic=58397.new;topicseen#new I have a pair of 805D that that have had there tweeters replaced with the standard tweeter and not the "D" tweeter. This was done by another forum member that failed to inform two buyers of his misdeed! As a result I...
  2. cj otten

    New Bowers & Wilkins Flagship

    Damn that's nasty, prefer the more simple black on black P7. They should sound pretty decent if the P7's are anything to go by
  3. cj otten

    New Vivid Audio flagship

    Hence my statement, why oh why can they not look more like a pair of Sonus Faber while keeping their sound. Judging by the reactions to my post seems this forum has found a new B&W to defend from all who dare disagreee  :BANDW:  >:D
  4. cj otten

    New Vivid Audio flagship

    Still not a fan of the look, love the quality of components and the fact that its local, but **** I would love them to look a bit more like Sonus Faber, then at least I could get them past the wife....
  5. cj otten

    Then and now

    This is cool, lets me see how much this forum has cost me  :Ooooooh: THEN (circa 2005 was in high school) Maxdorf HtiB (Makro special at the time for R700 odd) Old hand me down Philips cd player (still working) On board sound card Logitech headphones (cant remember model number) NOW Stereo...
  6. cj otten

    Castle Avon 2 bookshelf info

    I'm hoping they like the knights but with more accurate highs and a tighter more controlled low end, they look brilliant, stunning piece of furniture. Have been tempted to buy them and see what they like
  7. cj otten

    Castle Avon 2 bookshelf info

    Ditto, also looking at them, they seem very interesting
  8. cj otten

    Wharfedale SW150 problem

    Yup already opened mine up, but was hoping someone had a quick fix...
  9. cj otten

    Wharfedale SW150 problem

    Can anyone perhaps assist with what might be wrong with one of my subs. Issue is that the power indicated light is illuminated, but it never actually switches on to produce sound. This happens from speaker and line level inputs. I have toggled the auto on and off function but the sub just...
  10. cj otten

    New from Audeze - IEM planars

    with an ear hook  :puke: comfort and getting a proper fit go out the door
  11. cj otten

    Sampling cans

    Closed back phones are usually more bassy and closed in. They are not generally speaking ideal if moving from speakers. Open back headphones are usually where you find the best clarity and detail and they tend not to leave the user feeling claustrophobic. Some suggestions depending on budget...
  12. cj otten

    Top loudspeaker companies according Audioaficionado's poll

    Nothing from IAG (Mission, Wharfedale, Quad, Castle)?
  13. cj otten

    Innerfidelity 'Wall of Fame': open, $400 - $1500 !?

    Yeah, his claim that its no longer about who's best but rather personality has me  :facepalm: I'm deeply unimpressed by the upward trend of prices, and the more I read actual end users who pay their money on these items (not reviewers who get guilt free samples to use) I see the same trend of...
  14. cj otten

    volco enterprises service

    Great service, unfortunately I have had the exact opposite from a different but very big supplier, no rush to get the defective product replaced, simply get told its on the way (going for a month waiting). Great to see local guys actually adding value to the brands and giving the service needed.
  15. cj otten

    Free Shipping! Whoohoo.

    Good pair of headphones, but for the price (locally R10k) they not stand out favourites sonically. They are simply beautiful to hold and unbox, but there is no question you pay handsomely for all the Italian leather and aluminum.
  16. cj otten

    Wharfedale Opus 2-1

    Couple corrections, piano rosewood is THE only finish worth having  >:D. Unfortunately HiFi corruption only imported black and without the gold plated spikes and by the looks of it slightly different internal cable from the imported 2-3's. No other company imported the Opus line, so the local SA...
  17. cj otten

    Members' Kit pics

    Place in Durban, http://www.lof.co.za/
  18. cj otten

    Members' Kit pics

    Thanks guys, at the time I was looking at the B&W 805 Diamonds, so they were not cheap. Never looked back, they are truly magnificent speakers. I still need to sort my rubbish out and get them amplification that does them justice, but they sound plenty nice as they stand. I'm a Wharfedale...
  19. cj otten

    Members' Kit pics

    They really are special, the black ones that hifi Corp sold are not quite the same as the one pair I ordered, so my rears don't have the 24k gold plated spikes for instance. Not sure if there are other differences, but the opus 2-3 in that rosewood is just brilliant.
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    Members' Kit pics

    Has loads of grunt, well built, good warm signature, for 8k brand new it is excellent value, but I would say the Exclame has the edge at the second hand price.
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