Suncoast Audio goes to the EXTREME - MBL XTreme Reference System
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Not on the XTremes. They have built in spikes.
For my 101’s I’ve ordered some Symposium platforms with a special config which I got from a distributor in Asia.
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I have heard great things about those. What is the expected result?
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It’s a better match. MBL speakers sound best when all MBL components are used in the system from front end to back end. This is the way MBL designed it to be used.
Ken
Sorry. I respectfully disagree. I owned MBL 101 for several years. I had 9011 driving 101. But the best amp I had driving 101 is VAC 450. VAC drives them with better dynamics than 9011. 9011 is very ordinary. It rarely partners with other speakers because it is ordinary.
BTW, 101 is the best speaker I ever owned. I love them so much. Unfortunately, my room is too small for them. 101X is my dream speaker. Hopefully, I will own them one day. But before that, I need to find a bigger room.
a.wayne
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Wow Mike ,
The Big room is now “The big room “ massive effort , congrats ...!
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The Big room is now “The big room “ massive effort , congrats ...!
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a.wayne
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BTW, Will there be a 101X demonstration at the tampa show next year ..?
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No, the hotel refused to add the required power we need. So, a drive down the road will have to suffice for interested parties.
a.wayne
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Damn ,
Disappointing to hear that , did you have to do any upgrading for power in your showroom ..?
Able to elaborate on power requirements necessary ..?
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Disappointing to hear that , did you have to do any upgrading for power in your showroom ..?
Able to elaborate on power requirements necessary ..?
Regards
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- #92
We had 4 dedicated 20 amp circuits, but added 9 more to accommodate the system. There is a thread I started called “The Road to XTreme”. Check it out. It explains everything, the prep, etc.
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In the latest issue of TAS, the MBL XTreme Reference System is reviewed. Don’t miss it!
I’ve had this system for almost a month now and am totally blown away. Every listening session is a live concert in your room. The sheer scale and realism is off the charts. I’ve heard some of the best of the best in Munich and this system remains my favorite system of all time.
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I’ve had this system for almost a month now and am totally blown away. Every listening session is a live concert in your room. The sheer scale and realism is off the charts. I’ve heard some of the best of the best in Munich and this system remains my favorite system of all time.
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That is a dream system Mike! Congrats!
still-one
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I just received my copy of TAS today and read the review of the X-tremes. Just the review I would have expected. Even 10-11 years after first hearing them nothing in my audio experience has equaled that afternoon. There are many excellent speakers to choose from. This is one of only two speakers that I have speaker envy. Oh those fortunate few who don't have to weigh the pro's and con's of such a purchase.
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Mike
I like the MBL X-treme ad in the latest TAS on page 17.
"Now at Suncoast Audio" Sarasota Florida.
I like the MBL X-treme ad in the latest TAS on page 17.
"Now at Suncoast Audio" Sarasota Florida.
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The X-Treme’s would look wonderful in your listening room, Jim. If I was building a new system from scratch, I would be giving serious consideration to the 101E Mk2’s in my more modest sized room.
Ken
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Ken, the X-tremes would not work in my current 2-channel room. A speaker like that needs room to breathe and I wouldn't want them in our living room. That means the best option for a large speaker set-up would be moving stuff around in our lower level which has plenty of space. Now if I was only willing to part with that kind of money on audio.
