Micro demo idea

audiojerry · « **on:** 24 Dec 2003, 02:37 pm »

yes, Jay, what's the latest?
My wife might like a pair - the smaller the better - as long as it sounds great!

Hey Brian, I've got an idea: How about making a demo pair available for auditioning to AC members? They are nice and small, so the should be easy to ship!

Brian Bunge · « **Reply #1 on:** 24 Dec 2003, 02:54 pm »

Jerry,

I just might do that. Actually, I've got several pairs here in the shop already that I could ship out. The only difference is they don't have the nice binding posts on the back that I use now. Instead, they have those little spring clip terminals. But other than that, they're identical. I've got a pair in maple, cherry, oak, and what I like to call black cherry oak. It's basically oak veneer with multiple coats of red mahogany dye to give a deep, reddish black color with multiple top coats of gloss wipe on poly. Very striking little speakers. I'll see if I can get some pics of them after the holidays. I didn't bring my camera with me to the shop today.

Also, I posted a bit of a deal on some figured cherry Micros in the other thread which I linked to above. I'll do them at no extra cost for the upgraded veneer. First come, first serve. I have enough veneer to do one pair, possibly two.

audiojerry · « **Reply #2 on:** 24 Dec 2003, 03:32 pm »

Sounds great, Brian, hope you can arrange for a demo program.
Thanks, and Happy Holidays!

Brian Bunge · « **Reply #3 on:** 24 Dec 2003, 03:40 pm »

Jerry,

I'll try to get a new thread started for demos of the Micros this weekend. I also plan to have a pair of my new Metals available for demo as well. If you're looking for some little rock n' roll speakers with surprising bass output and have a small/medium sized room the Metals are a great choice. They're also surprisingly quite good at midrange reproduction for a speaker in this price range.

Leon says he plans to post a full, in-depth review of the Metals when he has a chance. I shipped out his sub yesterday so I'm anxious to get his opinions on that as well.

P Whitley · « **Reply #4 on:** 24 Dec 2003, 03:47 pm »

Brian,

That's interesting that you tried to replicate the "MB Quart sound" with the Metals. I have MB Quart in my car and enjoy them. I sure wish that I could afford a car tube amp though. I only know of two. Ones ultra expensive and the other is an SS/tube hybrid.

Pete

Brian Bunge · « **Reply #5 on:** 24 Dec 2003, 04:13 pm »

Pete,

I'm a HUGE MB Quart fan. I love metal dome tweeters if they're not too bright. The hybrid amp you're referring to, is that Butler Audio? I saw a demo vehicle at HiFi Buys years ago using these amps. Sounded very good from what I remember.

P Whitley · « **Reply #6 on:** 24 Dec 2003, 04:32 pm »

Brian,

Yes, it is Butler Audio. Unfortuatley The 4 channel is like $1000. I heard the Milbert is $5000. Not really worth it for a Civic. (<:

Pete

http://www.milbert.com/new/index.bdc?pg=products

http://www.butleraudio.com/

Brian Bunge · « **Reply #7 on:** 24 Dec 2003, 04:37 pm »

Pete,

Nice looking amps! And I know what you mean about a Civic. I've got a 2000 model EX. Fun little car to drive, but I couldn't put that kind of money into amps for it!

BTW, it says you're in Atlanta. I thought you were out in the sticks somewhere in S. GA.

P Whitley · « **Reply #8 on:** 24 Dec 2003, 05:08 pm »

Brian,

I live near Peatchtree City. I guess it USED to be the sticks, not anymore. (<: I was raised in Sandy Springs.

Brian Bunge · « **Reply #9 on:** 24 Dec 2003, 05:51 pm »

Yeah, Peachtree City is kind of like Loganville. It's a bit out there, but still considered part of Metro Atlanta. BTW, "Where's Loganville?!"

Sandy Springs huh? Good thing you don't live there now. WAY too crowded for my tastes.