Andrew J Caines
29-01-2005, 04:47 PM
In the classic work of erotic fiction,
<41C117E3.6060501@olypen.com>, azzure@olypen.com wrote:
> I just wanted to warn anyone away from these speakers (SS k10ED).
> As surround they weren't obviously bad. I tried one as a center channel
> just to see how it handled vocals. Bad, very bad sound. My wife asked me
> what was wrong with the sound. It has a very "canned" sound.
While I'd agree that they push the higher frequencies a bit harder than
some speakers, though more "bright" than "shrill", I suggest that the
SS-K10ED[1] (a two way bookshelf unit) is completely unsuited for the
workhorse center speaker role and using it as one would be expected to
produce this result. For a matching center, you might try the SSCNK10ED[2].
You may also want to check your receiver setting to make sure you're not
setting it as "small".
I got a pair of the SS-K90ED floor standing units[3] for fronts, no center,
SS-K10EDs for rears and am using my KLH 10" 120W powered sub[4] connected
via its speaker inputs to the fronts with a low crossover (50-60ish Hz) to
fill out the bottom for nice movie booming. These are connected to my TEAC
AG-D7900 DD/DTS 5.1 receiver[5], correctly configured with no center or
sub. This is in a fairly small living room with the speakers relatively
close to the listening position.
To my ears, it sounds fantastic. The SS-K90EDs give a nice full range for
music, with excellent definition which works equally well with voices in
films and TV.
For 2 x $100 + 2 x $30 (that's $260), it's a superb deal.
I even picked up a couple of extra SS-K10EDs in anticipation of the next
receiver upgrade, which are currently working on my TEAC REF-130 3 CD
changer mini system[6] with a TEAC 180mm 100W powered sub[7].
To give some context to my opinion, these speakers have replaced the
nice-but-cheap TEAC LSR-100 5.1 speaker set[7] (with the KLH sub), so I am
not comparing similar speakers or speaker configurations.
If you're not convinced, then come round and I'll put on Peter Gabriel's
"Play" DVD with the 96kHz/24bit DTS 5.1 sound and let you make up your own
mind.
> I'm glad I got them at Costco. Back they go.
Lucky for the person who gets them. I left one SS-K90ED and a few SS-K10EDs
at my local Costco after two visits.
> Makes my old speakers really sound sweet and clean.
What are the old speakers?
[1] http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?productId=173072
[2] http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?productId=173370
[3] http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?productId=173075
[4] http://www.klhaudio.com/prodpowerasw10120.htm
[5] http://www.teac.com/ConsumerAudio/Receivers/AG-D7900.htm
[6] http://www.teac.com/ref/100/130.html
[7] http://www.teac.com/ConsumerAudio/HomeTheater/LSR.htm
-Andrew-
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__________________________________________________ _____________________
| -Andrew J. Caines- Unix Systems Engineer A.J.Caines@halplant.com |
| "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary |
| safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin, 1759 |
<41C117E3.6060501@olypen.com>, azzure@olypen.com wrote:
> I just wanted to warn anyone away from these speakers (SS k10ED).
> As surround they weren't obviously bad. I tried one as a center channel
> just to see how it handled vocals. Bad, very bad sound. My wife asked me
> what was wrong with the sound. It has a very "canned" sound.
While I'd agree that they push the higher frequencies a bit harder than
some speakers, though more "bright" than "shrill", I suggest that the
SS-K10ED[1] (a two way bookshelf unit) is completely unsuited for the
workhorse center speaker role and using it as one would be expected to
produce this result. For a matching center, you might try the SSCNK10ED[2].
You may also want to check your receiver setting to make sure you're not
setting it as "small".
I got a pair of the SS-K90ED floor standing units[3] for fronts, no center,
SS-K10EDs for rears and am using my KLH 10" 120W powered sub[4] connected
via its speaker inputs to the fronts with a low crossover (50-60ish Hz) to
fill out the bottom for nice movie booming. These are connected to my TEAC
AG-D7900 DD/DTS 5.1 receiver[5], correctly configured with no center or
sub. This is in a fairly small living room with the speakers relatively
close to the listening position.
To my ears, it sounds fantastic. The SS-K90EDs give a nice full range for
music, with excellent definition which works equally well with voices in
films and TV.
For 2 x $100 + 2 x $30 (that's $260), it's a superb deal.
I even picked up a couple of extra SS-K10EDs in anticipation of the next
receiver upgrade, which are currently working on my TEAC REF-130 3 CD
changer mini system[6] with a TEAC 180mm 100W powered sub[7].
To give some context to my opinion, these speakers have replaced the
nice-but-cheap TEAC LSR-100 5.1 speaker set[7] (with the KLH sub), so I am
not comparing similar speakers or speaker configurations.
If you're not convinced, then come round and I'll put on Peter Gabriel's
"Play" DVD with the 96kHz/24bit DTS 5.1 sound and let you make up your own
mind.
> I'm glad I got them at Costco. Back they go.
Lucky for the person who gets them. I left one SS-K90ED and a few SS-K10EDs
at my local Costco after two visits.
> Makes my old speakers really sound sweet and clean.
What are the old speakers?
[1] http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?productId=173072
[2] http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?productId=173370
[3] http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?productId=173075
[4] http://www.klhaudio.com/prodpowerasw10120.htm
[5] http://www.teac.com/ConsumerAudio/Receivers/AG-D7900.htm
[6] http://www.teac.com/ref/100/130.html
[7] http://www.teac.com/ConsumerAudio/HomeTheater/LSR.htm
-Andrew-
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__________________________________________________ _____________________
| -Andrew J. Caines- Unix Systems Engineer A.J.Caines@halplant.com |
| "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary |
| safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin, 1759 |