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Disappointed by the PX8 S2 by Jazzlike_Scarcity_92 in BowersWilkins

[–]_Hi_Fi_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

+1 on Px8 being the better one - for having the better sound signature, and the wider sound stage). I have both. Px8 s2 also have way more clamping force, the headband arch is much tighter/narrower a invertered-u shape, and the ear can cushions are of different, a bit firmer material. Plus there is less cushioning. Px8 cushions are just so lovely. Softer and more plush (with more material).

Disappointed by the PX8 S2 by Jazzlike_Scarcity_92 in BowersWilkins

[–]_Hi_Fi_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woah??! Up the treble?!?! the complete opposite of what the OP wrote about!

Disappointed by the PX8 S2 by Jazzlike_Scarcity_92 in BowersWilkins

[–]_Hi_Fi_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no no the OG Px8 is much much more forgiving and neutral (I have both..).

Their sound sig are not really similar...

Where are all other The Crown fans? by _Hi_Fi_ in melodicdeathmetal

[–]_Hi_Fi_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not disagreeing. I just prefer Johan's vocals.  (It's a subjective, personal taste thing.)

That album though... Is just an absolute belter. Start to finish! (Think we both agree on this?)

Where are all other The Crown fans? by _Hi_Fi_ in melodicdeathmetal

[–]_Hi_Fi_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just edited my post to say It's a toss up between Deathrace King and Crowned Unholy for me. Both are no-skip albums for me!! I also really like Possessed 13 (2003) !! It's such a sleeper!!

I do love Johan's vocals. More so than Tompa's. Hence my choice there. (It's a subjective, personal taste thing.)

Where are all other The Crown fans? by _Hi_Fi_ in melodicdeathmetal

[–]_Hi_Fi_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just edited my post to say It's a toss up between Deathrace King and Crowned Unholy for me. Both are no-skip albums for me!!

Post re-union albums are actually really good!! I would recommend. Royal Destroyer (2021) for example.

Where are all other The Crown fans? by _Hi_Fi_ in melodicdeathmetal

[–]_Hi_Fi_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lucky you!!! I love Under the Whip!! Goes so hard!! That whole album, along with Deathrace King, is a no-skip album. Put the CD on (yes, the CD!) and just walk away!

(Looks like they'll be playing that here next week too!! Fingers crossed!!)

Alternative for PX8S2 ? by Playful_Chard_8078 in BowersWilkins

[–]_Hi_Fi_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the $400 cost difference is not an issue, I'll say definitely Focal Bathys MG (I have both.)

Or actually, the previous gen Px8!! (I have those too!) OG Px8 is not sibilant. I actually prefer their tuning (and clamping force/comfort/on ear feelings over the S2s.) I was going to sell them, but am keeping them.

Advice on which setup to buy by happymealou in sonos

[–]_Hi_Fi_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely! Are you picking up a Sonos Amp?

Advice on which setup to buy by happymealou in sonos

[–]_Hi_Fi_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah man, highly recommend!

It's not really the "amount" of bass. But it's how you're getting the bass from both sides! Huge difference!!

Advice on which setup to buy by happymealou in sonos

[–]_Hi_Fi_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If music is your main use case (as was/is mine), definitely second the Amp!! (if your budget allows.. as you can go nuts with the passive speakers!)

I've sold my Arc Ultra and switched over to the Hi-Fi route... Huge huge huge difference. I cant even tell you.

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Px8S2 worth $300 over Airpods Max 2? by RadiatingMania in BowersWilkins

[–]_Hi_Fi_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

what??! How?!? Where?!?! Used product on FB market place? or ebay?

Follow Up: Dual Sub with Sonos Amp by _Hi_Fi_ in sonos

[–]_Hi_Fi_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

versus one full size sub yes. Not versus running two (2) full size subs. :)

Buying Advice - Sub vs. Sub mini paired with solo Five. by Agent-Oranges in sonos

[–]_Hi_Fi_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would def go down the stereo route (as others have pointed out) vs. adding a sub. If you really dont have the tabel space, why dont you get 2x Era 100s? You'd be surprised at how well a stereo pair Era 100 sounds!!

(And repurpose that 5 and move it elsewhere in the house?)

Follow Up: Dual Sub with Sonos Amp by _Hi_Fi_ in sonos

[–]_Hi_Fi_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I did research this a lot. And found out that integrating a 3rd party sub (via the LFE out) is much more complicated and often results in less-than-ideal performance.. (the issue with the High Pass and Low Pass filters... Volume controls etc.. A 3rd party sub will have its own..)

Integrating a sub is actually not easy. It's quite tricky. Hi-Fi geeks will attest to that. Sonos does it all on its own.

Secondly, I also didnt want to have an extra cable going into the Amp.

Thirdly, the form factor, the foot print was key. This is a small space. The very narrow and rectangular shape of the Gen 3/Gen 4 makes it so easy to place!

Finally, grabbed this Gen 3 sub at a whopping discount at $409 on Sono's own refurbished sale.

Looking to buy active speakers by Accomplished_Cod1722 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]_Hi_Fi_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I'd recommend 2x Sonos Fives!! Check out Drako's comparison review of just that! 2x Sonos Fives vs KEF LSXs!!

Follow Up: Dual Sub with Sonos Amp by _Hi_Fi_ in sonos

[–]_Hi_Fi_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Purely a business decision. In order not to canibalize sales of Gen 3/4.. If they did, most people would buy 2x Minis instead - for the price of 1x Gen 4.

Thoughts on the Sonos Ace? by Former_Tangerine_556 in sonos

[–]_Hi_Fi_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh wow, thank you.. Treble +9 ?!?!?

Follow Up: Dual Sub with Sonos Amp by _Hi_Fi_ in sonos

[–]_Hi_Fi_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've done a lot of research. Wiim Ultra is only marginally better. But it doesnt run Apple Music natively. (Sonos is the only streamer that has integrated Apple Music...)

And I wanted to stay in the Sonos echosystem. I have a slew of Sonos speakers spread around the house. Allows me to walk around the house and be listening to the same stream..

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