sir sanders zingmore 12,136 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Might be of some interest https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/pioneer-single-floorstand-loudspeaker-designed-by-andrew-jones-spfs52-pioneer-bundle/ 6 Link to post Share on other sites
ZEN MISTER 3,371 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 I run a pair of the Andrew Jones book shelf speakers in my small system, and picked up a pair of these floor standers a week ago. Breaking them in on the big system front end, with the aim of adding to an a/v system. These speakers have been on the market for several years, and it’s paradoxical that because they are so affordable, people presume they are rubbish. In fact, they are a total delight, and a few friends, having heard them after 4 days of breaking in, have ordered their own sets. These speakers are all about the music. Every genre, from delta blues, to symphonic, electronic to rock sounds a great. If they were marketed at $1,200 a pair, listeners would say they are great value. At $400, an unbelievable bargain. I will be largely house bound for the next 6 weeks, and probably not going to manage stairs, so really wanted something satisfying upstairs to share straight music and movie duties. Bingo ! For a starter system, you need look no further. Spend the rest of the budget on a decent front end and amp, and you are on your way. Billy 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Tubularbells 6,494 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Man even im tempted to buy a set. Could the Sov's days be numbered? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ZEN MISTER 3,371 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 No Doug, the Dunnies in your Church system will suffice ! But for a second system , maybe. That said, you may be surprised at what they do on the end of a good source. Sounds way above their price point. Billy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Yamaha_man 1,151 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) I put my Neighbour onto these a few months ago. He invited me over a week ago to listen to them. They blew me away given their size and price. IMO even at their RRP they are a bargain. Highly recommended but I am biased. Edited November 24, 2020 by Yamaha_man Link to post Share on other sites
Bunno77 1,437 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 What would they compare to? Link to post Share on other sites
bigev 8 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 23 minutes ago, Bunno77 said: What would they compare to? Keen to know also! Link to post Share on other sites
ZEN MISTER 3,371 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Euro voicing versus yankee. Balanced top to bottom, excellent soundstage, quite a lot of ‘ out of box ‘ detail. Very satisfying dynamic range which has got better and better with the hours notched up. Guitar and voice very natural, but able to do the low synth notes on Rick Wakemans’ MERLIN with surprising assurance. If you are on the endless quest to find audio nirvana and willing to throw bucks at it, look elsewhere. If you are all about the music and want a reliable speaker that will do justice to any genre, won’t break the bank, and punches well above its weight , this may suit the bill. Billy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
metal beat 19,728 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Do these speakers play loud and can/do they suit being a party speaker? Link to post Share on other sites
ZEN MISTER 3,371 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 With respect, don’t confuse the fact that these are inexpensive with them being ‘ disposable’ and ok to spill a beer on. Andrew Jones designed a great sounding speaker for music lovers with a real world budget, just what Pioneer commissioned him to do. Have a google about what his next project was, and how much they cost. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
LogicprObe 7,679 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 I was always keen to give those bookshelf jobbies a go. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ethro 40 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 I haven't heard the floor standers but grabbed a pair of the bookshelves a few months (Year?) ago from Dick Smith (Kogan) for under $200 delivered. At the selling price, I don't see how they can be beaten. They are not going to compete with speakers that are 10 times their price, but but for a 2nd or starter system they are brilliant. I would be buying a pair of the floor standers if I had somewhere to put them They tend to pop up on Grays online as well - just watch out for the illogical "buy it now' pricing: There are also some for auction: https://www.graysonline.com/audio-tv-and-home-theatre?q=andrew&tab=items 1 Link to post Share on other sites
t_mike 8,247 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) I have a friend with these, and they really are good at even 3 times the price Kogan have on them. So much better if you add 1 or 2 of these. https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/pioneer-150w-subwoofer-s52w-philips/ Edited November 25, 2020 by t_mike Fixing my phones loony edits. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
$piro 34 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 So I’m guessing this speaker has just become a must buy at this price. Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker 22 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) The Appliances Online ad refers to a "single" SPFS52 - first reaction is that a pair would be $514. But feel free to explain why I'm wrong (I'm good at being wrong, 'cos I've had lots of practice). Edited November 26, 2020 by David Walker Link to post Share on other sites
Antipodean Brad 200 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) I think that you're clicking on the wrong link/item. Try this one as per the Original post. It does state a pair for $399.00. Shipping costs may need to be added, though. https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/pioneer-single-floorstand-loudspeaker-designed-by-andrew-jones-spfs52-pioneer-bundle/?utm_content=hero&utm_content=hours_since_17&utm_campaign=personalised_price_drop&utm_source=kogan&utm_medium=email Edited November 26, 2020 by Antipodean Brad Link to post Share on other sites
Demondes 682 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 34 minutes ago, Antipodean Brad said: I think that you're clicking on the wrong link/item. Thy this one as per the Original post. It does state a pair for $399.00. Shipping costs may need to be added, though. https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/pioneer-single-floorstand-loudspeaker-designed-by-andrew-jones-spfs52-pioneer-bundle/?utm_content=hero&utm_content=hours_since_17&utm_campaign=personalised_price_drop&utm_source=kogan&utm_medium=email Yeah Kogan is weird pricing for a single speaker $349, pricing for a pair just $399 i guess pair pricing is for Black Friday Link to post Share on other sites
$piro 34 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 8 hours ago, David Walker said: Single" SPFS52 - first reaction is that a pair would be $514. But feel free to explain why I'm wrong (I'm good at being wrong, 'cos I've had lots of practice). One of these days I think I will actually go a step further and pull the trigger on one of these “single deals” 🤦♂️ Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker 22 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 12 hours ago, Antipodean Brad said: I think that you're clicking on the wrong link/item. Thy this one as per the Original post. It does state a pair for $399.00. Shipping costs may need to be added, though. https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/pioneer-single-floorstand-loudspeaker-designed-by-andrew-jones-spfs52-pioneer-bundle/?utm_content=hero&utm_content=hours_since_17&utm_campaign=personalised_price_drop&utm_source=kogan&utm_medium=email Apologies - I was referring to the screenshot of the Appliances Online offer of a "single" SPFS52 for $257. Original comment now edited for clarity. Link to post Share on other sites
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