My review of the Onix Strata Mini’s from AV123.

[bobsticks]

Very nice GM, very nice indeed. As Kex pointed out those characters certainly know something about finishing and woodwork. It sounds like you got the buy of the year and your enthusiasm makes me excited, fer cripes sake...
...and thanks for the pics, their website doesn't really do them justice. Enjoy.

[Rich-n-Texas]

1. Man, if I had those speakers, I wouldn't even need a wife! Just drill an extra...
2. Is that the sub you're going to be selling me GM?
3. Your cat's a whore.
4. Next to the Apogee speakers a guy I work with has, and E-Stats speakers they're probably the most unquie looking speakers I've ever seen (not that I'm an expert, but still...).
5. The details you describe that your ears are picking up must be mind-blowing! Something I'd like to be able to experience someday

Many happy years of listening ahead GM!

Now, you'll notice I didn't make any wisecracks about the interior decorating of your HT room didn't ya? It's definately got a woman's touch!

BTW... I just luuuuuuv all that Yamaha stuff ya got there buddy!

[GMichael]

1. Man, if I had those speakers, I wouldn't even need a wife! Just drill an extra...
2. Is that the sub you're going to be selling me GM?
3. Your cat's a whore.
4. Next to the Apogee speakers a guy I work with has, and E-Stats speakers they're probably the most unquie looking speakers I've ever seen (not that I'm an expert, but still...).
5. The details you describe that your ears are picking up must be mind-blowing! Something I'd like to be able to experience someday

Many happy years of listening ahead GM!

Now, you'll notice I didn't make any wisecracks about the interior decorating of your HT room didn't ya? It's definately got a woman's touch!

BTW... I just luuuuuuv all that Yamaha stuff ya got there buddy!

You must have an LCD monitor. The walls look pink to me also when I look at them on my home computer (LCD monitor). They look normal when I look at the pics here at work (CRT monitor).

Leave my kitty alone. You're not her type.

[Luvin Da Blues]

You must have an LCD monitor. The walls look pink to me also when I look at them on my home computer (LCD monitor). They look normal when I look at the pics here at work (CRT monitor)..

Sure GM, sure

Me thinkin you're like a buddy of mine...he loves pinks and purples.

Peace

[GMichael]

Sure GM, sure

Me thinkin you're like a buddy of mine...he loves pinks and purples.

Peace

Is he cute?

[Luvin Da Blues]

Is he cute?

Actually GM he's quite normal and a fairly cool dude, just has something about pink and purples I guess, his wife likes those colors to so all's good. After knowing him for 30+ years you tend to accept it.

[basite]

Leave my kitty alone. You're not her type.

How do you know?

[Rich-n-Texas]

You must have an LCD monitor. The walls look pink to me also when I look at them on my home computer (LCD monitor). They look normal when I look at the pics here at work (CRT monitor).

No. I don't have an LCD monitor. LCD's aren't allowed in my house. I didn't say you had pink walls, but...

Okay...I gotta say it...who picked the wall colors in your room, you or your wife???

And then...

That Hot Lavender Pink wall really matches your personality

And you said...

I picked the living room color. But it's not really as pink as it looks in these pics. They are much darker into the maroon. But they do have a pinkish tint.

I said...

Now, you'll notice I didn't make any wisecracks about the interior decorating of your HT room didn't ya? It's definately got a woman's touch!

You're convicting me of a crime I didn't commit!

Leave my kitty alone. You're not her type.

We've already been down that road.

[GMichael]

We've already been down that road.

And that's why we got the first restraining order.

[jrhymeammo]

Looking good there GM. That Hot Lavender Pink wall really matches your personality. I would say they sound incredible after 100 hours.

JRA

[E-Stat]

So there it is guys and gals. Talk later. More listening to take place now.

Cool beans, GM. I'll bet they sound sweet. The funny thing about really good speakers is that they don't sound impressive at first blush - just natural. That's the way it should be.

Enjoy!

ps: the cat seems to approve as well. Zoe (my cat) loves to listen with me as well.

rw

[Bernd]

....Mike. Looking sweet.
I am with E-Stat as to really good stuff is never that impressive on first listen, but boy will it last.
No cat over here though.

Enjoy.

Peace

[basite]

congrats (again) Mike,
I too agree that new stuff doesn't sound impressive when you just have it, but trust me, at this time you'll like them alot, and sooner or later you'll be addicted to them

and that's a nice cat you got there, and she even seems to enjoy it

[GMichael]

Thanks everyone. I really do enjoy them now. They seem to open up a little more each day. They get hours of use even when I'm not home. Between the wife and her soft rock station, and Pop watching TV all day, they get plenty of use.

Tex, You are a very sick man. Seek help. But I still think that those B&W's of yours are some very nice speakers as well. If I already had those, I may never had looked into upgrading. And yeah, that's the sub. Do you still want to pay me almost $400 more than you could buy one new at PE? Now that really is sick!

The cat does seem to love the music. She likes to watch the TV when it's on too. I always wonder what she must be thinking.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Cats don't hink.

[Bernd]

Cats don't hink.

GMs does!

[topspeed]

Forget the pics of the cat with the speaks, I wanna see Boo Boo next to the Mini's!

Congrats on your new toys, Mike. Really happy to hear they are giving you so much pleasure. Enjoy 'em, you've earned 'em!

BTW, speaking of Rush, I just saw them live last night in NorCal on their Snakes and Arrows tour. Neil has a brand new kit (Red is the new Black) and it sounds fantastic! A little pared down compared to some of his older kits, but really tight...and what a solo! For a bunch of old rockers, the only other band I've seen recently that plays as tight was the Eagles. Great show, don't miss it if they come your way.

[GMichael]

Forget the pics of the cat with the speaks, I wanna see Boo Boo next to the Mini's!

Congrats on your new toys, Mike. Really happy to hear they are giving you so much pleasure. Enjoy 'em, you've earned 'em!

BTW, speaking of Rush, I just saw them live last night in NorCal on their Snakes and Arrows tour. Neil has a brand new kit (Red is the new Black) and it sounds fantastic! A little pared down compared to some of his older kits, but really tight...and what a solo! For a bunch of old rockers, the only other band I've seen recently that plays as tight was the Eagles. Great show, don't miss it if they come your way.

Boo Boo wouldn't hold still long enough for me to get a picture. Maybe next time.

Thanks, I do enjoy them very much.

Rush is an excelent show. They've been fantastic every time I've seen them. Red huh? Sounds cool. I like red.

[westcott]

Congratulations!!! Those are some very good looking speaker cabinets.

Let us know how it sounds after you get the system calibrated.

I would be inclined to move them a little more inboard, away from the side walls and see if that makes a difference in your room.

Enjoy!!!

[GMichael]

Congratulations!!! Those are some very good looking speaker cabinets.

Let us know how it sounds after you get the system calibrated.

I would be inclined to move them a little more inboard, away from the side walls and see if that makes a difference in your room.

Enjoy!!!

Thanks, I like them very much.

I keep thinking about those walls as well. But the room is only 14 feet wide and I was sitting 19 feet away. They are only 10 feet away from each other now. How narrow can I go? Seems like I'd be trading one problem for another.
I did move them closer to my sitting position the other day. I'm now only 14 feet away. The wall to my left has heavy curtains, and the wall to the right is only half a wall. I will play around with them though before I finalize their resting place. Just wish they weren't so hard to move.

Here are a few additional pics.

[GMichael]

Another shot of my babies.

[kexodusc]

Thanks, I like them very much.I keep thinking about those walls as well. But the room is only 14 feet wide and I was sitting 19 feet away. They are only 10 feet away from each other now. How narrow can I go? Seems like I'd be trading one problem for another.
I did move them closer to my sitting position the other day. I'm now only 14 feet away. The wall to my left has heavy curtains, and the wall to the right is only half a wall. I will play around with them though before I finalize their resting place. Just wish they weren't so hard to move.

Argghhh!
Dude - you gotta do something about that setup. Keep them at least 2 feet from the side wall...do you have any wall panels yet? How big is your room?

14 feet is a lot better than 19. You're violating the triangle rule but your room is 14 feet wide, so what can ya do?
I'm assuming it's not as simple as you moving your chairs up closer or you'd have already done that. The further back you are, the more reflections, smearing, etc you are going to subject yourself to.

Tell ya what I did - bought myself a fancy, comfy, director's style folding chair - $20 or so...I haul it out and grab the foot stool when I want a good listen.
You have no idea how much better this can sound - I hear things in the music I didn't realize were there before - something gets lost (or at least altered) when all those sound waves are bouncing off the walls.

Scary, you've had those things for a few weeks now but you haven't even realized their potential yet....

[Rich-n-Texas]

Hey! I have a Chase credit card! Mrs. GM, how can we get my balance to disappear???

[GMichael]

Hey! I have a Chase credit card! Mrs. GM, how can we get my balance to disappear???

Lot's of luck. I keep asking her to bring samples home with her, but does she? Noooooooooooooooo................................. .

[Rich-n-Texas]

You'll STILL notice I haven't made any wisecracks about your living room GM...