-------------------- Linux Airline Disgruntled employees of all the other OS airlines decide to start their own airline. They build the planes, ticket counters, and pave the runways themselves. They charge a small fee to cover the cost of printing the ticket, but you can also download and print the ticket yourself. When you board the plane, you are given a seat, four bolts, a wrench and a copy of the seat-HOWTO.html. Once settled, the fully adjustable seat is very comfortable, the plane leaves and arrives on time without a single problem, the in-flight meal is wonderful. You try to tell customers of the other airlines about the great trip, but all they can say is, "You had to do what with the seat?" Posts: 2956 | From: Tinley Park | Registered: May 2000
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I know if I had 7k in a set of speakers I would swear up and down that they are sent from the heavens.
I've heard the reference line and they are good speakers, they just cost about 6000 dollars too much. The other lines are good as well, but I think that there are better out there.
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quote:Originally posted by spydermann: not for the price
the Rainbow Pro line Retail for $750 or less. which the sound and performance is very comparable to Focal Utopia. This is price is too much??
Rainbow has One line- Reference- that cost $7000.00.
the rest of their line is extremely affordable and sounds really nice.
but like with any speakers, let your ears decide.
but Rainbow has a much larger line , than just the References.
exactly
man...looks like i'm the major contributor in this post ...hehehe
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I would get Dyns before Rainbows from what I've heard so far
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you have 644 posts and dont know about rainbow? lol....its cool........yeah they're nice, but not for the money at all......id just get utopias or top notch ads's.......
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quote:Originally posted by systempimp_1500: you have 644 posts and dont know about rainbow? lol....its cool........yeah they're nice, but not for the money at all......id just get utopias or top notch ads's.......
i have the same opinion about Focals...too much money for performance...*shrugz*...itz all personal pref.
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quote:Originally posted by systempimp_1500: you have 644 posts and dont know about rainbow? lol....its cool........yeah they're nice, but not for the money at all......id just get utopias or top notch ads's.......
also put Dynaudio on the list for him
good points
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quote:Originally posted by systempimp_1500: yeah thats true.....dynaudios are sweet.....
glad theres someone else on here to shout the praise for Dyns
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Rainbows are great quality speakers. They're not nearly as shrill on the highes as the utopias are. So they're not as good for the ear bleeding highes, but I like my music to actually sound like it should coming from a studio. Well balanced and clear, and the Rainbows do it quiet well. (But the reference line better beable to suck me and f*ck me for 7G's!!!! )
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quote:Originally posted by ITRP: DD 6.5 w/Vifa tweets might be a wise listen as well.
A very good unbiased and recent back-to-back comparison ( http://forum.soundillusions.net/showthread.php?s=326517967f72e22292a5a4a81b2bc7fd&threadid=14678&highlight=rainbow )between the Rainbows, DD 6.5s, and Scan Speak mids showed the Rainbows to have both more bass output and a smoother response (this was from the Pro 265-P3 components that can be had for $530 authorized from www.ampmanaudio.com FYI). Also the Rainbow tweeter is smoother than a baby's ass and can still get VERY loud to keep up with whatever bass you have. All in all it's probably the best components I have ever heard and are very tailored to the sound I like. They pretty much reproduce music the way it was recorded. Nice and loud when it's meant to be and laid back when it's supposed to be as well. Out of all the component names thrown around in this post I'd go Rainbows over all with the Dyns in a close second.
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I noticed your in TN. I'm not sure where Estill Springs is but if you're ever in or close to Nashville let me know. We can hook up and you can hear a set of 6.5" Rainbow Pro components and let your ears decide. Just a thought (email is at top of post, make subject clear you're from TermPro becuse I delete the junk/unknown, if you wanna meet sometime).
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well, i do agree that rainbows are the best out right now.......very beautiful sounding........i just wouldnt spend that on them unless i made over a 100 grand a year.......
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IMO NO component system is worth $7Gs, but the Rainbow Pros for $530 for the two way and a little more for the three way are very reasonably priced for the quality and sound you get. The only other thing that comes close IMO is the Dyns, JL XRs in the right install, MB Quarts QSDs, and a Focal mid and crossover with that ONE set of tweeters that are amazing and cost like $700 per tweeter (the TLR I think it is). But as a preassembled kit, it doesn't get any better than the Rainbow Pros IMO.
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the problem with the dd mids is that they need an enclosure, its obvious IB isn't their strong suit
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I like all that gear except the JL's IMO are not in that bracket. I have not heard the rains as of yet but hear the pros are a remarkable set. I have heard the ADS 3 series which lack midbass, the dyns are smooth which lack output but are smooth. The Utopias are outstanding and compare them with the Chameleons. Thats why i have them!! anyways it's always tough picking a set. It took me 4 months to choose mine and luckily got to hear those sets mentioned in kicks.
Good Luck
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quote:Originally posted by josh99ta: IMO NO component system is worth $7Gs, but the Rainbow Pros for $530 for the two way and a little more for the three way are very reasonably priced for the quality and sound you get. The only other thing that comes close IMO is the Dyns, JL XRs in the right install, MB Quarts QSDs, and a Focal mid and crossover with that ONE set of tweeters that are amazing and cost like $700 per tweeter (the TLR I think it is). But as a preassembled kit, it doesn't get any better than the Rainbow Pros IMO.
You need to get a listen of the Canton Pullman 3 ways...... Seriously.
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