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Post by antonio on Dec 19, 2019 15:07:35 GMT
I have one of those small TPA3116 amps and am looking for a pair of small speakers which would be able to fit in my hand luggage when travelling abroad. My first thoughts are for the JBL 1's but any suggestions are welcome.
Be quick I've got to get them purchased before the end of the month.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2019 17:03:11 GMT
If you are willing to spend a bit. I'd recommend the Dali Spektor 1. Nice little speakers.
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Post by antonio on Dec 19, 2019 17:28:44 GMT
Looking at the size and weight they look manageable to carry in my hand luggage. Maybe a little more than I wanted to pay (£100), still will bear them in mind. Thanks
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2019 18:57:19 GMT
I’d probably try Ariston MSX 03, 05 or 07. They go for nowt used and they sound okay. Cabinets are plastic so they don’t weigh much. Easy to drive too.
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Post by jandl100 on Dec 19, 2019 18:57:21 GMT
I've a pair of JBL Control 1 in a small AV system - I can't really fault them for the size, price and functionality.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2019 21:58:57 GMT
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Post by antonio on Dec 20, 2019 5:14:44 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2019 21:39:31 GMT
Link just goes straight to HFS. What did you buy?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2019 23:40:55 GMT
My budget is about £250 for amp and speakers and have a short list of Q Acoustics 3020i, Mission LX2 and Dali Spektor 2 but may also consider JBL 305P Active monitors.
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Post by antonio on Dec 21, 2019 5:46:11 GMT
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Post by jandl100 on Dec 21, 2019 5:58:13 GMT
Yup, good little speakers - active, remote controlled, £75 - blimey, what's not to like? And they are JBLs  not effing Tannoys  |
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Post by antonio on Dec 21, 2019 11:13:14 GMT
Yup, good little speakers - active, remote controlled, £75 - blimey, what's not to like? And they are JBLs not effing Tannoys £75? Were have you been looking? |
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Post by antonio on Dec 21, 2019 13:58:24 GMT
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Post by dsjr on Dec 21, 2019 14:43:47 GMT
The Control One Pro version is slightly different from the standard, which itself had a couple of slight tweaks in its life. No idea if the Pro 'sounds' much different or even better and research I did some time back when I got mine wasn't very fruitful apart from seeming to remember the pro was more a 4 ohm load than the stock ones?. I'd suggest the midrange is very good regardless and the top on later ones restrained rather than sparkly as remember the very first ones sold with a sub in a small AV situation. The bass in mine is tuneful but no welly though and at least it's not thumpy or badly extended as many baby boxes are (I remember B&W CM1's which went so far and then stopped).
These Control Ones are passive in both versions I think. For low level listening, the A20 was a delight, the two sonic personalities blending well I felt. Not a 'big' sound, but that's not the point.
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Post by antonio on Dec 21, 2019 15:16:23 GMT
I have to say I'm looking forward to receiving and giving the Control 1's a listen. Just hoping they work ok with the cheap Chinese amp, which I waiting delivery on the power supply.
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Post by jandl100 on Dec 21, 2019 19:40:19 GMT
Yup, good little speakers - active, remote controlled, £75 - blimey, what's not to like? And they are JBLs not effing Tannoys £75? Were have you been looking? on that ebay auction link you gave. I assumed you were the buyer. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2019 2:44:51 GMT
Thanks antonio they look very interesting I’m leaning toward the active speaker solution because it’s just easier connect my smallish Dac/psu and maybe a Chromecast Audio or MacBook and I’m in business. |
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Post by antonio on Dec 22, 2019 5:38:13 GMT
£75? Were have you been looking? on that ebay auction link you gave. I assumed you were the buyer. Some confusion here, these are not active speakers, and I thought you were referring to Natara's link for the JBL actives which are £200+ |
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Post by jandl100 on Dec 22, 2019 7:30:59 GMT
Some confusion here ....Yeah, you're not wrong! The JBL Control 1 speakers I thought that I have are active with a master and a slave speaker, remote controlled and well good enough for small AV usage. I got them about 6 years ago, I guess. It seems the current ones aren't like that at all.  Sorry to have mis-led you.  I can't, I guess, be totally sure about what model I've got as that AV system is 75 miles away so I can't check atm.
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Post by antonio on Dec 25, 2019 11:04:44 GMT
Well, the JBL's arrived yesterday so gave them a go through my brothers system, just to see what they sound like. Pretty good considering they cost me £75, will be interested to see if they are better than the Edifiers that I purchased using the Chinese amp.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2019 7:23:55 GMT
Well, the JBL's arrived yesterday so gave them a go through my brothers system, just to see what they sound like. Pretty good considering they cost me £75, will be interested to see if they are better than the Edifiers that I purchased using the Chinese amp. Any news on how the JBL’s are sounding? |
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Post by antonio on Dec 27, 2019 7:30:41 GMT
Sorry natara, still waiting on a power supply for the Chinese amp, hope it comes quickly, I go on my hols on the 31st.
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Post by antonio on Dec 28, 2019 8:31:42 GMT
I've been able to a quick demo between the JBL's powered by the Chinese amp and the Edifier R1700 BT, the source was my Astell & Kern jr. I've only used a couple of test tracks and my preference is for the JBL's, but only just. They are slightly more detailed/leaner, whereas the Edifiers a lighter warmer and fuller bass. I would quite understand anyone else preferring the Edifiers.
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not effing Tannoys 
