Jazzman, All that had to be said had been said. Your post and admittedly mine now are taking this thread way off topic, so I do write with some trepidation. Please note this is not a flame, I couch my comments for the purpose of balance and honesty, I offer the following.
Okay, so most of my life I have owned Bose 501's and 901's - The statement informs us what he has been listening to his music through..... - I think of Bose as being a live sound(all around stereo sound) and other speakers I've listen to over the years like JBL, Infinity, ADS I consider them to be studio speakers(with a small area of stereo sound) move out of that area and your only hearing one side or the other.........am I wrong thinking this way.
My Bose have the highs and the lows I get an all around the room no matter where I am sitting live stereo sound and like that. - The statements tells us he likes the direct reflecting sound, a live or all around sound. That he has found traditional stereo speakers limiting "move out of that area" or the triangle apex and seeks clarification on his thinking/perspective by writing "....am I wrong thinking this way." Direct reflecting speaker principles vs tradition speaker configurations
I'm thinking about getting some studio monitor type of speakers just wanted to hear everyones thoughts on the subject. - Presents a dilemma, I would like to consider monitors, but I have concerns. First concern, will monitors fill a room/house with music. Second concern, I am I going to be trapped in the sweet spot to enjoy the music. Final issue, make some recommendations given the above considerations.
Knowledge and referral is the request, not opinion on his existing speakers.
Thanks again, Mike.
Well then why are you posting here? The OP didn't ask for any advice and he wasn't trying to get anyone to justify his choice. And are we supposed to be impressed with your tube driven electrostatics? I don't want to start any acrimony here, but why would somebody put down Bose, JBL, and Klipcsh, then turn right around and say "like what you like"?
Harsh but accurate.
One more thing I would like to clear up I'm not looking for justification for liking Bose and by no means was I putting down any of the speakers I mentioned in the original post and when I asked if I was wrong to think that way that was a serious question if I've got it all wrong then teach me something I don't know. Hell, I'm open minded and I'm always willing to learn new things I'm 49 and by no means am I stuck in my ways. I'm sure if I had the money I would have a top of the line system but that's just not something I can afford right now and maybe never will.
If you would like to post what speakers your currently using and what you like most about them cool I would love to hear what you have.
Take it Easy, Mike.
Provides clarification - no this is not about my 901's. I want to know about monitors (paraphrase).
He asked, someone answered. That is what I got out of the post, Joe said if you like 'em, like 'em regardless of what others say.
I don't see any thread-shixxing here.
Joe is not accused of thread-shixxting. If the thread had been about, "review 901's" Joe's comment would have been within
context and appropriate. In this thread Joe's comments were out of context. Your defence of Joe is misplaced, while you highlighted sections of Joe's initial post to support your defence you did not highlight the offending statement
"I've never heard any Bose speaker (or product) that I thought was worth spending any time with or any money for. - Purpose and value to the OP? It was disparaging and un-necessary - Of course there are other manufacturers that make speakers that IMO are almost as bad. Klipsch being the one that comes to mind first. Most JBLs are for me a close second to Klipsch. - Why write this - But then, I use tube driven electrostatics, am old, set in my ways and don't really care what people think of my choices. - Closes with a passive aggressive statement.
At being challenged by 'Beans' and 'bryblob', Joe fails to reflect on his statements or seeks to understand, but rather refutes/justifies any wrong doing;
"I believe I'm allowed to say I don't like something, just as you are. Furthermore, I'm not asking for justification of my choices. You just zeroed in on what you think was a put down. If you own one of more of the speakers I don't like that's your business. I've heard most of them and I'm allowed not to like them."
"Nowhere in my post is there any put down of anyone's choices. My post is about having the confidence to be secure in your own choices. I'm sorry you took it the wrong way."
The OP did not seek or want a critic of his 901's, the OP is confident in his choice, he made that point abundantly clear. There is no doubt reading Joe's posts it was All Audio & lots of Attitude. I know its not my place to say this, but many threads unravel because of a innocuous
word or
product, as a newb it does sometimes read as churlish and wreaks of a group think mentaility. There is propensity to pounce like a well fed cat on a mouse for pleasure without empathy or consideration.
Then Joe throws out a challenge;
"All I'm saying is that he does, it's OK with me but I don't. Are the PC police going to tell me I'm not allowed to say so?
Are you only allowed to post if you like Bose speakers?" Again failing to reflect Joe has missed the point of this thread, it is
not about Bose or 901's. It is about a listening experience and impressions of monitors and their sound delivery.
Rightly or wrongly I put forward my take on the situation with the aim to get the thread back on track. I hope I was respectful to Joe and also to you. This thread is about monitors. It is not about Bose or 901's.
Again, the criticism of Joe is about context. We now have another threat about 901's. Joe's, your and now mine have added nothing to the OP.
Both your, Joe's posts directly above and hopefully my earlier posts will help Mike build knowledge and provide him opportunities for researching his choices.
Hope there are no hard feelings, that is not my intention. :yes:
