as per title,what are peeps thoughts on these? any good? they look to be like ms pageant 2's
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Monitor Audio R252
as per title,what are peeps thoughts on these? any good? they look to be like ms pageant 2's
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The R352 is a very nice speaker and I would hazard a guess that the R252 is just a less bass capable version.
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I had an early pair of these and they could cut glass from 10 yards away! I believe later ones had a crossover mod to sort this but I'm not sure on that...
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The R852 is the compact to go for. Very nice sounding speaker.
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
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How do they compare to the good ole Pageant 2's Geoff,im looking for a stop gap whilst i recap my Dittons,If they are not miles better i use the Pageants.
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John Wood KT88 Amp.
Paradise Phono Stage
Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
Sony X555ES Cd Player
Yamaha NS1000m Speakers
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As nice as the Pageants can be, the R852 are definitely a cut above. They have sealed cabinets, so no boom problems or room placement issues. Wouldn't mind a pair myself as a back up.Originally Posted by jamie123
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
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right thats good enough for me!
My System
John Wood KT88 Amp.
Paradise Phono Stage
Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
Sony X555ES Cd Player
Yamaha NS1000m Speakers
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Cheers matey, i can get a pair locally for a ton with boxes and stands,worth it?
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John Wood KT88 Amp.
Paradise Phono Stage
Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
Sony X555ES Cd Player
Yamaha NS1000m Speakers
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I'd say so Jamie. They are hard speakers to find and rather nice.
I bet they are in good nick if the boxes have been kept. That's usually a sign of a careful owner and the stands should save you maybe £30 or more finding something suitable. Sounds like a good deal.
I'd be interested on your opinion of them if you get them.
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I've just bought a pair of the 852/MDs Geoff. I used to have the R952/MDs (which I often wish I'd never sold) and always wondered how these sounded.
In a word, superb. Just very balanced and not hot or spitty at all on top as some say the metal domes are. Not uber detailed, which suits me as I find that distracting from the overall musical message. Sealed box too which I prefer.
All in all a very happy camper.
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