X-3s are here

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audioquest4life

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Re: X-3s are here
« Reply #60 on: 12 Dec 2019, 09:35 pm »
Congrats...I am going to list my B&W 800s for sale and probably order sometime 1st quarter new year too :D :D

I am shaking my head at the price to performance of these speakers. I spent almost three times the amount years ago for the 800s, and these X3s tick all of the boxes I wanted or wish to have; powerful, musical, and dynamic. My 800s are musical but in a different way, but no heft or speed. I can’t wait to hear what 300 tube watts driven from my McIntosh MC2301 will do. Meanwhile, I will live vicariously through you all who are getting the X3s. So far, it’s been a great read and story.

Shakeydeal

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« Reply #61 on: 12 Dec 2019, 10:10 pm »
Beats hookers and blow......... :icon_lol:

audioquest4life

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« Reply #62 on: 12 Dec 2019, 11:32 pm »
LOL

deadhead

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« Reply #63 on: 13 Dec 2019, 11:44 am »
Beats hookers and blow......... :icon_lol:

Hopefully they'll last longer.......

audioquest4life

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« Reply #64 on: 13 Dec 2019, 02:35 pm »
I used to have some Tri y  headers, forgot who, but they always leaked at the down pipe connection....ended up welding them closed, defeats the purpose of easy removal, haha.

How long did it take from order to delivery to get your X3s? Are you on the east coast? I would love to hear your setup. For that matter, anyone on east coast have X3s yet? I might be willing to travel to hear these up close. Thanks.


audioquest4life

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« Reply #65 on: 13 Dec 2019, 02:41 pm »
@shakey,

What amps and how much power are you using for the X3s? I assume not really a big powerful amp because of the efficiency of the X3. Thanks

Shakeydeal

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« Reply #66 on: 13 Dec 2019, 02:54 pm »
I am on the east coast, in Virginia. I am using a carver Crimson 275. You are most welcome to an audition.

Shakey

audioquest4life

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« Reply #67 on: 13 Dec 2019, 05:26 pm »
Hi Shakey,

Same here and also in Virginia, Manassas area. Thank you for the invite. I sent you a PM.
Audioquest4life

morganc

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« Reply #68 on: 27 Mar 2020, 05:34 am »
Does anyone know the thread size for the X-3 spikes?  I think I'll try the Track Audio Spikes.  Music Direct has them, with their usual 60 day satisfaction guarantee.

Have any of you found better footers for the X-3 or X-5's?  These little spikes are too small and I have hardwood floor.

aniwolfe

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« Reply #69 on: 27 Mar 2020, 01:01 pm »
Have any of you found better footers for the X-3 or X-5's?  These little spikes are too small and I have hardwood floor.

https://www.tektondesign.com/footers.html

Check hardwood version...great price!

Shakeydeal

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« Reply #70 on: 27 Mar 2020, 02:17 pm »
This is the set I was going to get, but looks like I waited too long. And MD says they don't think they'll be getting the 1/4 20 sets in again. So the search continues.


https://www.musicdirect.com/vibration-control/track-audio-14-20-spikes-set-of-8-demo

On 2nd thought, isn't M6 the same as 1/4 20? Are they interchangeable?



morganc

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« Reply #72 on: 30 Mar 2020, 05:08 am »
What's the difference between spikes on hardwood floor vs something like the Isoacoustics Footers (besides the price) here:
https://isoacoustics.com/products/gaia-series/gaia-iii/

Shakeydeal

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« Reply #73 on: 30 Mar 2020, 11:16 am »
Got the word from Clayton that the M6 version of the Track Audio spikes will work with the X3.

Shakey


ric

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« Reply #74 on: 30 Mar 2020, 01:36 pm »
I have used spikes, Herbie's products, DIY, until finally biting the bullet and using IsoAcoustics products. The Gaia's blew me away in terms of sound improvement, which goes something like, cleaner bass, cleaner individual notes, smoother more dynamic, more natural, etc. I now have the orea's under my turntable, amp, dac, so, my recommendation is since you've already sunk a certain amount of money into the speakers, for a relatively small amount (comparatively) try their products (I think they offer 30 day trial). I would be very surprised if you'd send them back. I have found no negatives from their products.

morganc

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« Reply #75 on: 31 Mar 2020, 04:18 pm »
Thanks Ric.   I'll see if I can find a pair of the IsoAcoustic Gaias.

Shakeydeal

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« Reply #76 on: 31 Mar 2020, 04:29 pm »
I just ordered a set of these to replace the short tips that the X3 comes with. I put in new carpet and padding recently and the stock tips don't go nearly through all of it.

https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/tiptoes/feet/feet-yung-ylc-black-chrome-tiptoe-1-3/8-m6-t-nut/

giggsy

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« Reply #77 on: 16 Jul 2020, 02:44 pm »
Curious as to why you are selling the X3's Shakey?
What are you moving on to.

kingdeezie

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« Reply #78 on: 16 Jul 2020, 04:58 pm »
Curious as to why you are selling the X3's Shakey?
What are you moving on to.

Where did he mention he was selling them? I don't see anything listed on the for sale boards.

JTF

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« Reply #79 on: 16 Jul 2020, 05:10 pm »
Curious as to why you are selling the X3's Shakey?
What are you moving on to.

I saw them for sale on audiomart yesterday.

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649637099-spatial-audio-x3/