DPM
04-14-2006, 03:33 PM
The reason I ask is because yesterday I picked up a used pair of Hales Transcendence 8's to go with my Revelation 3's. And I must say, the sound I heard during my audition of the 8's left me in awe. As good as the Rev. 3's are--and they ARE good--the 8's took me to a whole new level.
Their dynamics were almost monumental, and that was with an amp of moderate power. The bass was fast, clean and tight. The mids were matter-of-fact without being analytical or harsh, and the highs just plain shimmered. Throw all of these strengths in with a gorgeous looking piece of audio finery and you are left with the steal of all steals--especially at the kind of prices you see on the used market these days.
I've heard Wilson Sophias, B&W Nautilus 802's, various Thiels, and, most recently, a nice set of Martin Logans (I forget the model). All sounded good to excellent. None matched the Hales Transcendence 8's.
SOLD! Kaa...ching.
Anyway, the question I have regarding the 8's is this: how much do these monsters weigh? I've heard all kinds of numbers--from 125 lbs. to 200 lbs. After having helped carry these beasts up a flight of (17) stairs, I'd have to guess around 150 lbs. a piece.
I'd also be interested in knowing their rated sensitivity. (There are no specs in the manual.)
Their dynamics were almost monumental, and that was with an amp of moderate power. The bass was fast, clean and tight. The mids were matter-of-fact without being analytical or harsh, and the highs just plain shimmered. Throw all of these strengths in with a gorgeous looking piece of audio finery and you are left with the steal of all steals--especially at the kind of prices you see on the used market these days.
I've heard Wilson Sophias, B&W Nautilus 802's, various Thiels, and, most recently, a nice set of Martin Logans (I forget the model). All sounded good to excellent. None matched the Hales Transcendence 8's.
SOLD! Kaa...ching.
Anyway, the question I have regarding the 8's is this: how much do these monsters weigh? I've heard all kinds of numbers--from 125 lbs. to 200 lbs. After having helped carry these beasts up a flight of (17) stairs, I'd have to guess around 150 lbs. a piece.
I'd also be interested in knowing their rated sensitivity. (There are no specs in the manual.)