Strolled by the newsstand (or newsagent, being an international community here) during my lunch break and glanced some of the hi-fi rags. Anyway, I saw that the 704 made TAS's Recommended Speakers List at the US$2500 price range. So, I took a look at TAS's original review of the speakers (in March '04) at the B&W website. There, I noticed the 704 has gotten really good press everywhere, the common word being they are very detailed, open/transparent, and tight, if not deep, in the bass region.
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will1066,
Thank for the tip.
And for those that don't want to buy the magazine HERE'S their review.
Geoff
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I just responded to a thread by ssalvari and told him that the 704's are a fine loudspeaker and assured him that the 704's are not muddy, bloomy or lacking in the mids - a decent all-arounder, although they are more laid back than the 703's.
With that said, I must admit that, for my ears, the... -
I recently made the move from bookshelf + stand, to floorstanders (KEF to 704), and although the sound experience is greatly enhanced (highly recommended), I find myself looking downwards slightly to "locate" the sound, even while sitting... a little strange when listening to some "almost... -
Looking for views on sub design and driver choice for my music only system. I posted similar request on the AVS board. A few years ago Nick McKinney and Mark Seaton gave me some great design advice but I let it slip and never built it. It's time to start again.
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Hey gang,
Thought I'd throw some comments out, maybe spur a discussion. I started putting together a surround sound system earlier this year....added a set of maple B&W 704 (fronts) and HTM7 center to an older pair of ADS L570's (backs) to get myself started.
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I am considering buying a new set of speakers (and surround receiver). My main objective is to keep good music and possibly get some surround for movies. I will comment only on front channel speakers…
After longer listening to:
Paradigm Studio 40 and 60
KEF...
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