obzilla
1000+ Head-Fier
So guys, I'm looking to upgrade my loudspeakers.
I currently have a pair of BW 685s, which are great, but I got the bug, heard some better stuff, and now they just won't do.
I'm looking at about $2400 CDN as my ceiling, and as prices in Canada aren't quite fair, that is the best deal I can get for the CM8s, "all in". Normally that is their retail for the pair, but I can get them tax and shipping in for $2400 outright.
I have also auditioned the ASW Cantius 404s, they are $2000 for the pair, and I reckon I can get the dealer to come down to that much all in, as I have purchased enough gear with them and they know I am on the fence as to which model.
The 504s are $2400 before taxes etc, and I may be able to get that as an all in price, but really I just see them as being a bit louder and bigger.
Does anyone have experience with both brands? An opinion on what I ought to do? I have auditioned them both, and really love them both, but I could no audition them A/B due to one dealer stocking one brand, and the other the other. So, since hearing memory over prolonged periods is a bit difficult to trust, I'm looking to you guys for advice.
I'm not too interested in other models as these both have the sound and stylings that I like, but I am open minded, so if there is something in the $2,000-$2,400 CDN retail price that you guys would suggest to me, I'll have a look.
I'm using a Marantz NR1602 with Ipod direct connection, and UD5005 universal disc player as my sources, the PM8004 (75w @ 4ohm/100w @ 8ohms) is my amp.
I'm 90% music oriented with these speakers, thought the lady and I do like to watch blurays with good sound.
Any advice or suggestions will be welcome.
I currently have a pair of BW 685s, which are great, but I got the bug, heard some better stuff, and now they just won't do.
I'm looking at about $2400 CDN as my ceiling, and as prices in Canada aren't quite fair, that is the best deal I can get for the CM8s, "all in". Normally that is their retail for the pair, but I can get them tax and shipping in for $2400 outright.
I have also auditioned the ASW Cantius 404s, they are $2000 for the pair, and I reckon I can get the dealer to come down to that much all in, as I have purchased enough gear with them and they know I am on the fence as to which model.
The 504s are $2400 before taxes etc, and I may be able to get that as an all in price, but really I just see them as being a bit louder and bigger.
Does anyone have experience with both brands? An opinion on what I ought to do? I have auditioned them both, and really love them both, but I could no audition them A/B due to one dealer stocking one brand, and the other the other. So, since hearing memory over prolonged periods is a bit difficult to trust, I'm looking to you guys for advice.
I'm not too interested in other models as these both have the sound and stylings that I like, but I am open minded, so if there is something in the $2,000-$2,400 CDN retail price that you guys would suggest to me, I'll have a look.
I'm using a Marantz NR1602 with Ipod direct connection, and UD5005 universal disc player as my sources, the PM8004 (75w @ 4ohm/100w @ 8ohms) is my amp.
I'm 90% music oriented with these speakers, thought the lady and I do like to watch blurays with good sound.
Any advice or suggestions will be welcome.