Quote:  FYI, I did AB'ed them against Adam a5x for good couple of hours in both treated and untreated environments. Whereas the highs of Adams were breathtaking, I found more musicality/cohesion in Focals. The amount of detail/ seperation on Adams was so overwhelming that at times it...

Quote: ^ So how should I go about this mod. How would I be able to create sockets for balanced cables in my STX? Also, I dont see any provision for a subwoofer in the STX, do you think that can be modded as well? Thanks.

^ thanks for your feedback guys. Although the Focal CMS 50's have got balanced input BUT Xonar Essence STX DOESNT :(  Bloody sales guy just flogged the balanced cables to me despite the fact that I told him that im using the aforementioned card (and after looking at the cards specs on the...

^ realised my mistake with Genelecs, think they were a lower model. Ive just got the Focal CMS 50  now but having trouble connectiong em with my Xonar Essence STX via balanced cables. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Guys   Need your advice with this purchase. Couple of months ago my budget was substantially low but now circumstances have changed. Im looking for an active speaker option only for music playback purposes ( i.e no production/monitoring/gaming etc). The source will be my PC which has a...

Sorry guys to revive an old thread but my circumstances have changed. My budget has inflated now($1200-$1500) and with which Ive got more options. I was wondering what do you guys think of the following (purely for desktop music playback):   1. Importing the new Adam A5X (would cost about...

  cifani090 , yeah mate, Ive had the same dilemma for the past 5- months. At this stage am thinking between Adam A7 X (X series was just released a month ago), Dynaaudio BKMii and Focal CMS 50. Apparentley A7X have had smokin reviews and hailed to be much better than A7 ( due to which A7 can...

Quote: Originally Posted by a_recording Hey digitor, before you go and get the A5's, consider the Aktimate Mini's! They are made in Australia and are a similar sort of setup to the A5's. While I couldn't find many direct comparisons between the two, I got a pair and I'm ecstatic with...

^ Thanks everyone for your 2 cents ,especially, Rob, Kawai and Bixby for their indepth analysis. This make things all the more interesting for me (Active Vs Passive dilemma). Although, I live in a shoe-box so that might be the deciding factor.

^thanks a lot for your feedback guys. Based on various reviews it seems like you cant go wrong with Audioengines A5 (with Sub out), its a pity though as I cant go and listen to em around where I live in Sydney. I think there is only one store (based in godforsaken Melbourne) which ships it...

Quote: Originally Posted by talkingabout I love this Focal XS Satellite Speakers very much though it is a little expensive.. It looks really cool. img of it. ^ looks pretty groovy ,however, in the past Ive primarily used 2.1 systems. Wanna know what the hype is all about...

Hi guys any suggestions for 2/2.1 speaker setup to listen to ELECTRONIC music under $500? Im currently using XONAR ESSENCE STX soundcard. Thanks in anticipation.

^ It seems like no-one over here is a Teufel Concept B 200 USB user, which is understandable as it is only 5-6 months old. Let me rephrase my question, whats the best 2/2.1 speakers money can buy around $400? Also, are Audioengine 5 worth their price?

Hi All Recently, my Logitech Z-2300's died which prompted me to look for newer options. I'm happy to shell out AU$ 300-400 on this new purchase. I already have a Xonar Essence sound card installed in my comp. I predominantly listen to jazz, electronic and instrumental music and quality...

what about realplayer standard version?