kicker k501 vs Altec Lansingn IM 810: Has anyone made a comparison between this Kicker iK501 and the Altec Lansing iMT810?
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I have considered Altec Lansing before all others because I had a great sounding Altec Lansing 2.1 computer speakers back in the day. I went to Best Buy to listen to the iMT810 and it made me mad. Easily three years previously Best Buy used to carry the Kicker ik501. I put it through its paces right then at the store. I was very impressed, but didn't buy. The day came that I was looking for another boombox, my first hunch was to listen to Kicker again to make sure I heard what I thought I heard. Best Buy no longer carried Kicker. Seemingly no one carried Kicker. In the meantime I listened to the Altec Lansing more upscale docks and they buzzed with distortion or they sounded muffled. I listened to the Bose Sounddock 10 which I will return to shortly, but at the time I said to myself this Bose is a no excuses ipod docking system, but the price tag was more than I intended to tackle at the time. I continued my search and considered once more Altec Lansings iMT810. Depsite its girth it was not up to par, none of them were. Pulled up the Kicker on the company website, then to Amazon, Tiger Direct read articles from all kinds of magazine reviews. Over and over again, I read stellar reviews for sound quality. I bit the bullet and decided I would get the Kicker, but first I had to go back and listen to Bose Sounddock 10. It was stellar, but the Kicker didn't seem to lose much of anything at more than $300 less on sticker. I purchased the Kicker and I have yet to stop smiling. I also purchased the Bose Sounddock 10, playing them both in the same room, or A and B comparisions. Firstly, they sound great in the same room. I added a digital audio converter to both, same brand. The Kicker is more musically talented than the Bose with or without a dac. The louder volumes Bose starts to separate itself from the Kicker ik501 because the passive radiator subwoofer on the Kicker is not the equivalent to Bose's 8 inch dedicated subwoofer, but its not a difference by a country mile.
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Even though I haven't listened to both, I thought I'd reply anyway. I combed thru the net for reviews on both. There are many for the 10.1 and only a couple for the 10.2. None compared the two. Obviously, 10.2 will produce more bass, but I was afraid that larger woofer wouldn't handle the upper midrange as well. No review discussed that, so it's my own supposition. I bought the 10.1, and the bass is very solid and goes lower than I anticipated. Very happy with it. Hope this helps at least a little bit.
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I can't speak to the kicker brand. But as a long time fosgate sub fan, I feel like there is nothing on the market that can compre to fosgate quality and sound. I love my new fosgate sub, never overheats, and very responsive. I still have some old paper cone 12s that still pound. Purchased in 1994 and still going strong.
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You've gotta contact Kicker. All I know is that he more air space you give this woofer, the more it slams. I've got 1 in a box that had 5.7 cuft of air space on a mono block amp. It crushes...!
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I will take exact measurement for you tommorrow morning and let you know but I'm almost sure its three inches wide. I have one kicker comp r 12 inch 800 watt rms at 2 ohms with a kicker 750.1 d class 750 rms at 2 ohms and it is all I can ask for very loud and pounds harder and louder than when I had 2 Sony xplodes in a sealed box with a different amp . A kicker rep says the kicker likes ported boxes a little bigger than spec and the only other options was a little below spec size, so I rather go a little bigger than spec size. I had no problems and would recommend it. My brother has the same sub on the smaller non ported box and it still sounds great. If its close to the sub specs for ported box you will be satisfied but ill let you know the exact measurement tommorow around noon.
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If you need more volume for larger gigs, add a sub. You can cross-over at 100hz and not use all the energy on the lows. With the sub, my opinion is that the K10 provides a tighter sound than the K12.
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I tried both and took the M50 home with me. Half the price and a much more accurate sound profile. I don't really listen to rap but I do lot of everything else, more comfortable than the AKG K701 I owned previously too.
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Re Altec Lansing i320 and i325I ordered a 320 from Amazon, received a 325, but as far as I can tell there is no difference. No remote but I never wanted one anyway. Great buy anyway - I love it!
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No I can't, the only thing I can say that the HN-900 looks nice, the soundquality is alright, I had in the past an Altec Lansing, same quality and both "very" fragile built. The Creative earpiece broke of in the first month the Altec after a year.... both after intensive usage, intensive but carefull ....... don't buy it ...... I don't buy it anymore.....
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Great sub-woofer. Just compare the specs from the model you are referring to. Not sure exactly what you mean by classic? there are many versions. For example, in this present time this model you are looking at is now an older version and kicker now has newer versions that handle a bit more RMS Watts
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I absolutely love my k10s , really well built and sound great but I use them as stage monitors , mostly for my direct to house guitar setup . If it were me though, for main I think I would go with the k12s unless I would be using the k10s in conjunction with a subwoofer , your results may vary
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I have to disagree. When I use mine with either my on-board Realtek Azalia or with this SYBA external USB Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows, Mac, Linux Extra Audio Source with Microphone SD-CM-UAUD it sounds loud and very well balanced. They have a "reference" feel, they are very compliant, with a flat response curve. That is, highs, mids, and lows are given the same weight. This is typically found in professional sound equipment, while consumer headphones and speakers are built to accentuate highs and lows. Someone who's used to bass-heavy headphones would probably describe them as weak and tinny, but to my ear they represent bass quite well, if it's there. You can use an EQ to overcome this, and they should comply. I have to disagree. When I use mine with either my on-board Realtek Azalia or with this SYBA external USB Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows, Mac, Linux Extra Audio Source with Microphone SD-CM-UAUD it sounds loud and very well balanced. They have a "reference" feel, they are very compliant, with a flat response curve. That is, highs, mids, and lows are given the same weight. This is typically found in professional sound equipment, while consumer headphones and speakers are built to accentuate highs and lows. Someone who's... » Read More I have to disagree. When I use mine with either my on-board Realtek Azalia or with this SYBA external USB Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows, Mac, Linux Extra Audio Source with Microphone SD-CM-UAUD it sounds loud and very well balanced. They have a "reference" feel, they are very compliant, with a flat response curve. That is, highs, mids, and lows are given the same weight. This is typically found in professional sound equipment, while consumer headphones and speakers are built to accentuate highs and lows. Someone who's used to bass-heavy headphones would probably describe them as weak and tinny, but to my ear they represent bass quite well, if it's there. You can use an EQ to overcome this, and they should comply. « Show Less
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Almost impossible to answer... the KEF is a dynamic bookshelf size speaker and is superb at any price. The ESL type (I have stacked Quad 57s) are also excellent. I can say that I use the KEF in my bedroom system and am totally satisfied. It is really a matter of scale, not so much sound quality.
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neo 815 is a great system. It rivals systems at twice the price. lite weight and easy to handle as well. easy to mix with and extreme spl for smaller venues . by comparison the b series is nice but not the strongest in the line up. the neo will compare to QSC K series but with stronger bass. hope that helps
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I purchased a polycom soundstation 2W and was very disappointed in the sound quality so I returned it. Instead I got a Konftel 300W and have been very pleased. Check with the manufacturer to see if there would be any problem with two unit.
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I went to BB to listen to the Klipsch with a variety of different receivers and I would say go with the Energy RC micro's. I think they sound much better and it's odd since they are the same company. I paired my speakers with the Onkyo sr 507 and its sounds great.
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I had a Peachtree 125 with the Kef Ls50 and got rid of it. While it is a good amp,the hiss coming from it (Class D amps are notorious for this) was unacceptable to me . Not the best resolution but still a good amp. I went to a Creek Evolution A50 with xlr inputs .It is more detailed ,better at imaging but it does not have the warmth of the Peachtree. Ive only played the Creek for 4-5 hours though. Still ,I think it is a better amp then the Peachtree.