not sure if anyone gives a damn but if you're bored like me atm then you can stream pretty much all of the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. Been binge watching with my gf recently xD
Randy, your my kind of Cheap Audio Man. Its easy too tell that you, like me, probably discovered what real sound quality is at live music events and have been trying to recreate that experience in your living room ever since. I love that you dont listen to obscure audiophile music in order to admire your gear...
Duderino... that's my literal test for a speaker. Hey. I went and listened to a band and it sounded like this. And then I bought their live album and it sounded similar. Done. Good speaker
I was bored and looking for something nice to watch on RUclips. I'm so glad I've stumbled on this channel. Saw "cheapaudioman" and though "well, this must be interesting!". I'm glad I watched the whole thing. Keep up the good work, sir. You're authentic. I like that.
This dude speaks like that cool uncle that randomly approaches you at family reunions and starts rambling about his great adventures in Eastern Europe when he was young. You cannot be sure if he's drunk or just naturally funny coz he's a chill guy. XD Great content, btw!
Got the Dali Spektor 1's in part thanks to your review, perfect fit for my desk setup, really enjoying them. Been waiting on the 2's review after what you said about wanting to run out and buy a pair in the previous video. :)
Wow! Dali's are good stuff. You're really cranking them out! I still think you gotta try a Monitor Audio. The Bronze 100 is getting raves everywhere at $600, and the Silver 50 blows away the Polk R100 at the same price. But, no one has covered the Bronze 50, so there's an opening there for you.
I love your videos but the way you move the speakers around is so smooth and natural that I think you should almost rework your choreographing and make it a little more uncomfortable when you present them sort of like you’re going to knock any one of them over at any minute. Maybe a cheaper plastic or cardboard box to support them would help. Great work!
I have the QAcoustic 3020i (and 3030i - I'm a bit obsessive) speakers in my bedroom, and by positioning them atop my wardrobes (closets) with the doors open, I've created some DIY bass bins! Who needs to spend a fortune on those massive Klipsch things, eh?
But , when the company sent a speaker to be reviewed , like this video , I can see the end of the review , there is no conclusion except , both speakers are good . The review is no longer reflect the true picture of their qualities. The reviews are for consumers , not for the companies . We would like to know which speaker you prefer and reasons . The bass , which one you prefer and why , the mid and the treble etc .
Q has got some crazy cool design going on! Nice deep box on that. Good for near field computer speaker use? Is there a twelve step program for bookshelf speaker lovers?
Randy...another amazing video full of solid gold content !!!! 😂 Have you completed the CSS 1 TDx with upgraded crossover? I am starting to Eye ball the CSS 2TDX w upgraded crossovers. I am curious what beats them under $2500
You can tell the 3020i has some decent bracing just based on that wop at that end. Chane A1.5 I've recently listened to is super inert sounding when I knock on it.
Been waiting for reviews on theese :) Dali is a danish company. I think Jamo also originally is danish. Only the Mission LX-2 are missing for me to come to some conclusion on which ones to buy.
Surprised the price increase in the US is that much these are £200/£220 in the UK. Guess it's the import and taxes I didn't think it would be that much though.
Thank you for showing the back. I was just wondering in your opinion, since you have tested so many speakers, how do five and a half inch woofers compare with 6.5?
Great vid as usual. i own a Cambridge audio AXA35 amp (2x35watt), and still wonder witch speakers to buy. I believe the Dali speakers need a more powerfull amp ?
The Q Acoustics always look so damn good. - Also, Randy, sorry to keep bringing them up but any chance you've looked into the Chane A1.5 or A2.4's? They get rave reviews everywhere on AVSforums but haven't seen much actual hands on reviews on YT. Curious how you would rank them.
London bridge is actually in Arizona! (not to be mistaken with 'Tower Bridge') The decorative cross hatching on Tower Bridge gantry is actually fibreglass and was manufactured and installed by my late neighbour. Is that a tangent?
I'm looking to upgrade some Infinity P153, but would like to get smaller speakers (with 5 1/4" woofer) than those. Any opinion on sound comparing these and/or the Emotiva B1+ and QAudio 3020 (not "i")? Or other recommendation?
Nice review, Randy. You're looking tired, get some rest. When you get a chance, try to review some NHT speakers; nice acoustic suspension speakers, within a cheap audio budget.
Привет, я уже три года пользуюсь DALI Spektor 2, и считаю их очень хорошо сбаласированными, неутомотельными, довольно прозрачными, динамичными и очень универсальным по музыкальным жанрам. К тому же эти спикеры очень лояльных к усилителем разных производителей. Ну и мне ещё очень нравиться их классический дизайн и цвет дерева черный ясень. Я очень рекомендую вам их послушать! Удачи.
Do you know what capacitors and other parts GR Research uses for their DYI XL Encore speakers?? Like if someone could give me a list of the parts with the exact model
I get your approach and it does differentiate you from other reviewers. However; you really should know that Dali is a Danish company and Q Acoustics is British. Sorry to be pedantic but it’s makes me feel you can’t be bothered to do your prep 🧐
My suggestion is to be a little less " pedantic " , don't get triggered by comparatively insignificant details , and just relax and enjoy the review . This is more of a laid back " how does it sound " review channel as opposed to a " check off the technical details " channel .
Waiting for you to tell me about an inexpensive bookshelf that can handle like 900 watts RMS and just rocks so hard and sounds so good they give you a bowel movement. Ok?
Hey Randy, can you check out the canton sub 12.4 i could get this one for 602$(495euro). I gave up to buy the svs sb or pb 1000...... they would cost me 850$ (699euro) thats far too much for me right now :(.
I've had a couple Dali Spektor 2 for over a year. I realized that I don't like Spektor 2, they are not detailed enough, and I don't like any Dali`s - they don't have enough natural sound.
I felt that way about Dali a bit but more so with the Dyn Emit 10...perhaps Danish sound is like that? Still, I heard Spektor 1 and Oberon 1 and they weren't bad, enjoyed more than Emit 10 for overall SQ but size definitely limits output and dynamics. The prices have really jumped though. For small speakers I use both Cambridge Min XL, cheap but very listenable, although there are better for music it works well nearfield as well as Triangle Zetas, absolutely fantastic little speaker now discontinued which has alot of detail, separation and good stage depth. I preferred the Zetas to Dali Menuet SEs for overall detail and stage size, depth, width. The Menuets however had great resolution but missed alot of detail they should have had IMO, good attack and just a really nice 3D stage if placed properly. Had it had the requisite details I'd have kept it even though it was a pig for power. Just goes to show spending more doesn't necessarily get you better or more of what you need. The restock fee cost more than what I paid for the Zetas...btw.
This guy had a couple Dali...then realized he doesn't like Dali? Sounds like the competition speaking to me! Alternatively, if the comment is factual...it's so illogical that Dali is even better now, after reading that nonsense!
@@shanehamilton6773 I wrote my comment so that people don't trust reviews or comparisons, but listen to acoustics before buying. It's all different and if you have a pair of Dali and you like to listen to music on them - this is the most important thing!
Oh how I wish Randy would do a 20 to 30 second sound comparison on his shootout videos. He would be loved by many and hated by few. Plz Man u can do it
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As some have pointed out, Dali is a Danish company. These are designed in Daneland. Not in the British Colonies as I stated in the video.
Subtitles in English??
@@andreassouth1523 el gato es mucho grande. Donde la bibilotecha?
Do we all agree audio should be cheaper than two new I phones or Galaxy?
not sure if anyone gives a damn but if you're bored like me atm then you can stream pretty much all of the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. Been binge watching with my gf recently xD
@Leandro Gage Yup, been using InstaFlixxer for since december myself :D
Randy, your my kind of Cheap Audio Man. Its easy too tell that you, like me, probably discovered what real sound quality is at live music events and have been trying to recreate that experience in your living room ever since. I love that you dont listen to obscure audiophile music in order to admire your gear...
Duderino... that's my literal test for a speaker. Hey. I went and listened to a band and it sounded like this. And then I bought their live album and it sounded similar. Done. Good speaker
We've got the Q Acoustics 3020i in our bedroom setup driven by the Quad Vena II. It's a great little setup for me. 👍
Hi, i have the Q Acoustics 3020i for 3 months now and im loving them more every day! They are driven by a Arcam Alpha 7 and they sound awesome. 😎
Randy is informative AND is entertainment at its best.
I was bored and looking for something nice to watch on RUclips. I'm so glad I've stumbled on this channel. Saw "cheapaudioman" and though "well, this must be interesting!". I'm glad I watched the whole thing. Keep up the good work, sir. You're authentic. I like that.
This dude speaks like that cool uncle that randomly approaches you at family reunions and starts rambling about his great adventures in Eastern Europe when he was young. You cannot be sure if he's drunk or just naturally funny coz he's a chill guy. XD
Great content, btw!
this man needs an intro compilation.
I’m enjoying your sense of humour. The audio reviews are ok too 👍🏻🇨🇦
Literally going to my local dealer to test sound both tomorrow so GREAT timing on this video thanks :D
Randy is the Dr. House of audio reviews!
Ooooh! Dali Spektor!
@@phantasm1004 Hey Doc!
@@phantasm1004 I’ll need to message you about setup
Dali is Danish I believe. Love my Spektor 1’s
I love my Oberon 1's!
Actually i love them so much in my studio, that I'm planning to buy a pair of Oberon 9 for my HT.
Oberon 5's here, and I'm loving them!
Oberon 5's and Spektor 2's here. Realy love them both!
Spektor 1s are great speakers
Spektor 1 is one lil beauty and sounds good too.
Holy speakers, Batman!
You must be tripping over them, Randy.
Jorge is out digging thru my trash right now.
Got the Dali Spektor 1's in part thanks to your review, perfect fit for my desk setup, really enjoying them. Been waiting on the 2's review after what you said about wanting to run out and buy a pair in the previous video. :)
Waiting your Spektor 2 review 😄
The Dalis are beautiful.
Both good looking speakers in different ways.
The Jorge joke is about the funniest thing you've said so far... I laughed my ass off. Funny dude! Good review.
nice the cheap audio man is back, we missed ya
Randy, thanks for speaking the truth and helping people save money for other items around the house.
Great start on these. Also, looks like a good upper workout from moving speakers - savin' on the gym membership..
Wow! Dali's are good stuff. You're really cranking them out! I still think you gotta try a Monitor Audio. The Bronze 100 is getting raves everywhere at $600, and the Silver 50 blows away the Polk R100 at the same price. But, no one has covered the Bronze 50, so there's an opening there for you.
R100 = 600
Silver 50 = 975
Their very harsh in treble
I love your videos but the way you move the speakers around is so smooth and natural that I think you should almost rework your choreographing and make it a little more uncomfortable when you present them sort of like you’re going to knock any one of them over at any minute. Maybe a cheaper plastic or cardboard box to support them would help. Great work!
I have the QAcoustic 3020i (and 3030i - I'm a bit obsessive) speakers in my bedroom, and by positioning them atop my wardrobes (closets) with the doors open, I've created some DIY bass bins! Who needs to spend a fortune on those massive Klipsch things, eh?
But , when the company sent a speaker to be reviewed , like this video , I can see the end of the review , there is no conclusion except , both speakers are good .
The review is no longer reflect the true picture of their qualities.
The reviews are for consumers , not for the companies . We would like to know which speaker you prefer and reasons . The bass , which one you prefer and why , the mid and the treble etc .
DALI = Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries
Yup. Says so right there on the wave guide
I say this with respect to the man. Cheap audio man, cheap research.
In the UK I got the Dalis for UKP199. Placement critical for good base response.
Great review of tools and speakers!! I'm sold!
Hey my Father In-Law was a mechanic for over 40 years. Bent wrenches all the time. Screw Snap -On...LOL..
I also like Jorges uncalibrated missing some number point torque wrenches! 😛😂🤣
A $350 speaker with an 84.5dB sensitivity is actually a $1000 speaker because it's going to take the difference in extra amplification.
Hows does compare Dali spektor 2 and Klipsch-51m? I guess both have the same energetic sound 🤗
The Q chrome patron looks like a BB 8 droid and the Dali's twitter looks to me like a Death star.
Yes I'm a Star Wars fan.
hey randy! @cheapaudioman if you would pick, dali spektor 2 vs wharfedale 12.1.. emotiva b1+ or the 3020i? would appreciate your input! thanks.
was looking for the the 3020i's but ended up getting the concept 20s instead.
That’s really bad, lol~
Q has got some crazy cool design going on! Nice deep box on that. Good for near field computer speaker use? Is there a twelve step program for bookshelf speaker lovers?
D.a.l.i. = Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker industries, so they are Danish
My vote for Dali...no doubt
Randy...another amazing video full of solid gold content !!!! 😂
Have you completed the CSS 1 TDx with upgraded crossover?
I am starting to Eye ball the CSS 2TDX w upgraded crossovers. I am curious what beats them under $2500
Hi Randy great review as ever dali is a Danish speaker company I'm with you on wharfedale and q great
It would be interesting to hear how the new KLH Albany ii compares to these, similar price/size, and there aren't any reviews of the Albany iis yet
You can tell the 3020i has some decent bracing just based on that wop at that end. Chane A1.5 I've recently listened to is super inert sounding when I knock on it.
"Koo acoustics" sounds so much cooler.
Sometimes my closed captioning calls Randy the Chief Audioman!
Should be Koo A-cue-stics
l q a glue stick that speaker
Been waiting for reviews on theese :) Dali is a danish company. I think Jamo also originally is danish. Only the Mission LX-2 are missing for me to come to some conclusion on which ones to buy.
Dali oberon 1, u won't be disappointed
WTF 😮
Came here to take my mind of my loss yesterday.
My dog died 😢
Surprised the price increase in the US is that much these are £200/£220 in the UK. Guess it's the import and taxes I didn't think it would be that much though.
Thank you for showing the back. I was just wondering in your opinion, since you have tested so many speakers, how do five and a half inch woofers compare with 6.5?
Great vid as usual. i own a Cambridge audio AXA35 amp (2x35watt), and still wonder witch speakers to buy. I believe the Dali speakers need a more powerfull amp ?
I already have this combination...Dali works very good! Amp is not the most powerful, but it is AB class...I cant complain!
Hi Randy! I recommend that you do a review of Simon Ashton’s Little British Monitor MKII
Cool T shirt 😎
The Q Acoustics always look so damn good. - Also, Randy, sorry to keep bringing them up but any chance you've looked into the Chane A1.5 or A2.4's? They get rave reviews everywhere on AVSforums but haven't seen much actual hands on reviews on YT. Curious how you would rank them.
You forgot to link Jorge's wrenches!!
Beautiful
The QA is designed by the same guy who did the Wharfedale Diamond 12 series.
Karl Heinz Finck (yes, really :-) cool guy.
I’m trying too decide between these I mostly listen to rock music could you say if anyone would be best suited for me over the other
8:38 Dali = Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries
With the extra bracing, how much heavier is the Q Acoustics speaker compared to the Dali?
London bridge is actually in Arizona! (not to be mistaken with 'Tower Bridge') The decorative cross hatching on Tower Bridge gantry is actually fibreglass and was manufactured and installed by my late neighbour. Is that a tangent?
I'm looking to upgrade some Infinity P153, but would like to get smaller speakers (with 5 1/4" woofer) than those.
Any opinion on sound comparing these and/or the Emotiva B1+ and QAudio 3020 (not "i")?
Or other recommendation?
Q Acoustics knock on looked to me more reassuring.
Given the Cambridge Minx XLs are still available and have similarly sized drivers, how does each compare with the Minx XLs?
Minx XL down to $149 on eBay as Cambridge Audio refurb. Absolute bargain! Mine were like new.
Both are good, it depends on design! In korea, specktor is not well known and Q3020i is expensive($550) :(
Which sounds better at low to moderate volumes?
Did you find out?
cheapaudioman => great comedian
Dali spector 2 or elac b6.2?
Nice review, Randy. You're looking tired, get some rest. When you get a chance, try to review some NHT speakers; nice acoustic suspension speakers, within a cheap audio budget.
I had a set in a while back. I think it was the Super Zeros
Make some video comparing dali and wharfedale speakers....
Hi-Fi Wrench! OMG I gotta have one!
The Dali's or polk audio es15 or xt15?
Привет, я уже три года пользуюсь DALI Spektor 2, и считаю их очень хорошо сбаласированными, неутомотельными, довольно прозрачными, динамичными и очень универсальным по музыкальным жанрам. К тому же эти спикеры очень лояльных к усилителем разных производителей. Ну и мне ещё очень нравиться их классический дизайн и цвет дерева черный ясень. Я очень рекомендую вам их послушать! Удачи.
OHHH YESS!!!! ,😲😲😄😄👍👍
Do you think the smsl sa300 will drive properly the dalis?
Do you know what capacitors and other parts GR Research uses for their DYI XL Encore speakers?? Like if someone could give me a list of the parts with the exact model
How would these two speakers compare to the monitor se atom?
how does the Q3020i compare to say the wharfedale 12.2
magnepan LRS review? or kingsound princess II :)
Which speaker did you put under these two candidates?
I get your approach and it does differentiate you from other reviewers. However; you really should know that Dali is a Danish company and Q Acoustics is British. Sorry to be pedantic but it’s makes me feel you can’t be bothered to do your prep 🧐
My suggestion is to be a little less " pedantic " , don't get triggered by comparatively insignificant details , and just relax and enjoy the review . This is more of a laid back " how does it sound " review channel as opposed to a " check off the technical details " channel .
Dali is designed (and made?) in Denmark?
Sassy Bobcat says, "I ain't shoddy! I'm a meme!"
eva. I'm not sure what that means. I do like bobcats though
@@cheapaudioman google sassy bobcat...its funny shoddy taxidermy. lol
$300-$400 Saturday Speaker Shootout!
Good stuff
Maybe throw Emotiva into the shootout to have an American neutral-ish contender.
I like it. Although it falls a bit out of the price category.
2 Reviews in One Day!!!! Is it Christmas??? 👍👍👍
you're about the only one that realized there were two. Everyone missed the first one.
@@cheapaudioman Both reviews were Brilliant. As well as Audio and Comedy Genius!!!!l
Waiting for you to tell me about an inexpensive bookshelf that can handle like 900 watts RMS and just rocks so hard and sounds so good they give you a bowel movement. Ok?
Boston Acoustics M25...if you can find them.
Totem Model 1.
Whats your tweeter look like RANDY?
Hey Randy, can you check out the canton sub 12.4 i could get this one for 602$(495euro). I gave up to buy the svs sb or pb 1000...... they would cost me 850$ (699euro) thats far too much for me right now :(.
How many walnuts were killed for these cabinets?
Dali is danish! But made in China until the opticon 2's
Triumph Bonneville fan
That isn’t coffee
BLACK ASH RULES
Oh btw. Dali is Danish audio loudspeaker-- something.
I've had a couple Dali Spektor 2 for over a year. I realized that I don't like Spektor 2, they are not detailed enough, and I don't like any Dali`s - they don't have enough natural sound.
I felt that way about Dali a bit but more so with the Dyn Emit 10...perhaps Danish sound is like that? Still, I heard Spektor 1 and Oberon 1 and they weren't bad, enjoyed more than Emit 10 for overall SQ but size definitely limits output and dynamics. The prices have really jumped though.
For small speakers I use both Cambridge Min XL, cheap but very listenable, although there are better for music it works well nearfield as well as Triangle Zetas, absolutely fantastic little speaker now discontinued which has alot of detail, separation and good stage depth. I preferred the Zetas to Dali Menuet SEs for overall detail and stage size, depth, width. The Menuets however had great resolution but missed alot of detail they should have had IMO, good attack and just a really nice 3D stage if placed properly. Had it had the requisite details I'd have kept it even though it was a pig for power. Just goes to show spending more doesn't necessarily get you better or more of what you need.
The restock fee cost more than what I paid for the Zetas...btw.
@@nc3419 Thanks, interesting.
An amplifier and a source are also important. What do you have?
@@user-wg1fc1ov6t A Hegel h160 and a Keces E40 with a Topping D70s dac.
This guy had a couple Dali...then realized he doesn't like Dali? Sounds like the competition speaking to me! Alternatively, if the comment is factual...it's so illogical that Dali is even better now, after reading that nonsense!
@@shanehamilton6773
I wrote my comment so that people don't trust reviews or comparisons, but listen to acoustics before buying. It's all different and if you have a pair of Dali and you like to listen to music on them - this is the most important thing!
Jorge's wrenches... 🤣🤣🤣
Just say ya missed us and wanted to connect!! Feelings mutual big guy!!😄🙃🙄
Presumably he was sober?
There's Buffalo Trace in that mug ....
It's not a horn Randy. I like much of your content, but seriously, sometimes I question your actual underlying understanding of stereo products.
ha. I'm an idiot C S. I understand very little. Just ask my wife.
Oh how I wish Randy would do a 20 to 30 second sound comparison on his shootout videos. He would be loved by many and hated by few. Plz Man u can do it