Duo acoustics

[ener1]

I saw an add of the above company in Homecinemachoice. They offer a stunning looking 6 speaker system for an unbelievable price.

Is there anyone who can tell me a bit more about it? Are they any good? they also offer a 7 day trial? www.duoacoustics.com

ener1

[ener1]

Nobody knows?

[Ian J]

I've never heard of the company but can offer the following comments on their website if that's any help.

1) Duo Acoustics Ltd and the domain name are fairly recently registered so the company has not been trading long.

2) The website seems to show just one speakers setup yet the meta keywords the website include the following:-

Originally Posted by Meta Keywords

Home Speakers, Home Theater, Home Stereo Systems, Home Entertainment, Surround Sound Systems, Car Audio, Career Opportunities at Bose, home audio, speakers, home theater, home stereo systems, home entertainment, surround sound systems

I'm intrigued

[ener1]

thanks Ian, called them no reply. Enough said i guess!
Ener1

[MyBoxLife]

Just spoke to them, a Brian; couldn't suggest anywhere where there might be reviews for the system, as of yet, sugested these would totaly blow my MXAV4 setup away, sugested at least 60w per channel feed from the amp, excellent system for both music and movies. Also, 7 day money back, no worries. Very tempted!

[ener1]

Maybe i should give it a try. Does any of the teccies can have a look at the specs on the website and tell me what they think?
Ener1

[Ian J]

Originally Posted by ener1

any of the teccies can have a look at the specs on the website and tell me what they think?

I'm afraid that technical specs tell you nothing. The floorstanders have three drivers, 6.5" 3" and 1" and the sound that they produce will depend on whether these drivers are £2 Hong Kong jobbies or well designed and made drivers as the difference between the two will be profound.

The frequency response is quoted as 40-28000Hz +/-20% and I have never seen a frequency response quoted with the +/- 20% parameter before as most self respecting manufacturers will use a +/- 3db figure.

The subwoofer seems to be a fairly compact passive unit so can't be connected to the LFE output of your amp.

Quite honestly I would wait until it has been reviewed by one of the magazines before anyone thinks of buying this setup. 7 day free trial sounds wonderful in principle but could well be a pain in practice and I notice that there aren't any testimonials from satisfied customers on the website.

[MyBoxLife]

Canton
CD100: £280
CD50: £114
CD10: £94
ASD220SC: £222

Total: £710

How do you reckon these would compare?

[Ian J]

Originally Posted by MyBoxLife

How do you reckon these would compare?

I don't know what sort of answer you are expecting. The Canton speakers are a known quantity with comments made on their performance by loads of magazines as well as forum members who have heard and/or bought these speakers.

It would seem that no-one has even heard of Duo Acoustics let alone heard the speakers and the technical specs on the website are no more than marketing mumbo jumbo so your guess as to the comparative merits would be as good as anyone else's.

[MyBoxLife]

I was questioning whether these were likely to be better than the Canton, going by the spec, but I understand your point of view.

[dobbin]

Did anyone try/buy these speakers?

[mufcmark74]

I have had this speaker system since about October and I am very happy with it.I upgraded from an all in one Sony system to the Duo speakers powered by a Yamaha V2500.Now I am no expert on the matter of speakers but to me they sound good and they also look great either side of my Pv500 cabinet setup.I was a bit wary of spending so much on not such a well known brand but after reading a couple of good reviews in the mags i took the plunge.

[dobbin]

Thanks

[dobbin]

Anyone else using this speaker system?

[RICH500NY]

I purchased the full system with tall speakers all round for £900 after hearing them at the ideal home exhibition. They sounded great. Full review in a few days time.