Difference between Usher BE-718 and Usher 718 A bookshelf speakers

[peterS]

I'm looking to buy some used bookshelfs. The non be speakers are ~$800 whereas the be tweeter versions are ~$1400

are these worth the extra cost?

[Chris D]

Hmmm... I'm not sure if anyone here specifically knows about Ushers, but let's see!

[peterS]

Yeah they are Chinese but I have heard them when they first came out and was extremely impressed.

From the pics it looks like the Usher 718 A's use the 8945P driver whereas the be-718's use the 8945A- I could be wrong

[peterS]

well I caved and bought the BE... I'm a weak man

[wkhanna]

Ha!
Good man!
Let us know how they Be.

link to reviews

measurements by Stereophile's John Atkinson

the new Mini-X

[peterS]

I really like these speakers. The tweeters are incredible. The bass is a little lean but these can handle a lot of power. I wonder how linear the port is due to the small aperture but overall I can't imagine that a pair of bookshelves can sound too much better without spending a lot more- these really live up to the measurements Zaph audio has on the drivers

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261160761591?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT

[wkhanna]

I fully expected you to be V pleased with these. :T

[peterS]

Just as an update the bass isn't that bad on these. It's become apparent that I have some bad room modes, sitting off axis the bass seems 6dB louder...