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• Piezo? - djk 23:07:05 06/24/07 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: Altec Lansing Model 8 or Focal Chorus 826V? (or both?) posted by Pengvim on June 23, 2007 at 12:06:29

  The older version of the M8 was horrible in the midrange, and had no real high end. At least the shown version with the Motorola piezo tweeter has some high end, although I can't say the midrange is any better. The foam edge on the woofers will be shot (of course).
  
  I wouldn't even consider them.
  
  

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  • RE: Piezo? - Pengvim 01:34:51 06/25/07 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Piezo? posted by djk on June 24, 2007 at 23:07:05

    hmm.. it's been resurrounded.. I will listen to it before an eventual purchase of course..
    
    

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• RE: Altec Lansing Model 8 or Focal Chorus 826V? (or both?) - GM 14:59:53 06/23/07 (6)
  In Reply to: RE: Altec Lansing Model 8 or Focal Chorus 826V? (or both?) posted by Pengvim on June 23, 2007 at 12:06:29

  OK, now I remember, thanks. Obviously, I don't have any experience with these, but there was some discussion about them awhile back on the Altec Forum IIRC: http://www.hostboard.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi/ubb/forum/f/3729
  
  Anyway, from just looking at these, they should be OK for your room:
  
  GM
  Loud is Beautiful if it's Clean!
  

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  • RE: Altec Lansing Model 8 or Focal Chorus 826V? (or both?) - Pengvim 15:07:31 06/23/07 (5)
    In Reply to: RE: Altec Lansing Model 8 or Focal Chorus 826V? (or both?) posted by GM on June 23, 2007 at 14:59:53

    but will they be any competition to my Focal loudspeakers? 'cause I don't really see the point if they are bad in comparison, but then I've never heard Altec so I might give it a shot anyways.. we're talking about 250$ (with todays course) for them, so it ain't such a big deal anyways..
    
    

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    • RE: Altec Lansing Model 8 or Focal Chorus 826V? (or both?) - GM 15:17:17 06/23/07 (4)
      In Reply to: RE: Altec Lansing Model 8 or Focal Chorus 826V? (or both?) posted by Pengvim on June 23, 2007 at 15:07:31

      Don't have a clue since I've auditioned neither, but having preferred Altec components over any mainstream consumer gear I've auditioned for the last ~45 yrs, odds are I would prefer the Model 8 overall in a small room due to its superior polar response.
      
      As always though, YMMV.
      
      GM
      Loud is Beautiful if it's Clean!
      
      

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      • RE: Altec Lansing Model 8 or Focal Chorus 826V? (or both?) - Pengvim 15:29:39 06/23/07 (3)
        In Reply to: RE: Altec Lansing Model 8 or Focal Chorus 826V? (or both?) posted by GM on June 23, 2007 at 15:17:17

        Yeah.. I'll probably buy them.. what's "YMMV"?
        
        

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        • Your Mileage May Vary. ;^) (nt) - GM 15:46:56 06/23/07 (2)
          In Reply to: RE: Altec Lansing Model 8 or Focal Chorus 826V? (or both?) posted by Pengvim on June 23, 2007 at 15:29:39

          Your Mileage May Vary. ;^)
          Loud is Beautiful if it's Clean!
          
          

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          • RE: Your Mileage May Vary. ;^) (nt) - Pengvim 05:12:43 06/24/07 (1)
            In Reply to: RE: Your Mileage May Vary. ;^) (nt) posted by GM on June 23, 2007 at 15:46:56

            Ah.. As said, I'll probably go buy the pair. It's no more than 20 minutes to drive so.. If they do sound okey (gotta try before buy), then I'll come back with a comparison with Focal 826V.. :)
            
            

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            • RE: Your Mileage May Vary. ;^) (nt) - GM 07:52:27 06/24/07 (0)
              In Reply to: RE: Your Mileage May Vary. ;^) (nt) posted by Pengvim on June 24, 2007 at 05:12:43

              Greets!
              
              Understood, they should theoretically sound quite a bit different to the typical consumer HIFI 'sound' that the Focal epitomizes, so it will be interesting to read your opinion of them.
              
              GM
              Loud is Beautiful if it's Clean!
              
              

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