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@cheapaudioman
@cheapaudioman Месяц назад
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@preauxtip
@preauxtip Месяц назад
You might want to look into AG1 a bit deeper, there's some stuff you might find quite interesting
@Nordraw
@Nordraw Месяц назад
Click bait
@cheapaudioman
@cheapaudioman Месяц назад
@@Nordraw in what world is this click bait?
@ie8443
@ie8443 27 дней назад
There's no info about Opera at all on that page
@OrangeMicMusic
@OrangeMicMusic Месяц назад
Why the video title is "Better than Focal and B/W Speakers" but your comparison is with other speakers?
@tedkay5272
@tedkay5272 Месяц назад
Watch the whole video
@mcbowler
@mcbowler Месяц назад
That’s why it’s still a ???. If he knew then he would just say it’s better or not.
@gusgusnft8231
@gusgusnft8231 Месяц назад
Click bait.
@nc3419
@nc3419 Месяц назад
Have to try for oneself. I found speakers that others have gushed about just didn't work for me...and vice versa. Sometimes the lower end model does more right.
@stonefree1911
@stonefree1911 Месяц назад
You've entered click bait, end of game central...
@upper90football_
@upper90football_ Месяц назад
I would love to see a blind listening test between speakers at different price points! Although I’m sure that would be challenging to set up. Great video!
@HaraldMacGerhard
@HaraldMacGerhard Месяц назад
Those Opera speakers are simply stunning .... I came across some ultra slim Opera SP Callas speakers around here, plays like it´s the end of the world..... Only Italians do design like this I want them for my 2nd rig ❤😍🥰🤩
@tomwebb7091
@tomwebb7091 Месяц назад
I had these on home demo for a while. At first i felt the tonality was PERFECT but the imaging was dreadful. Then i swapped the speakers round to have the tweeters on the insided and BOOM..... AMAZING sound. Perfect speaker for lower watt tube amps as well. Why did i not keep them/purchase? The PMC Twenty5 21 were musically even better and just worked better in terms of the space they ended up in. But if ever i wanted a pair of lush sounding speakers for being able to enjoy eve the rougher recordings ive got these would be high on my list.
@aldepal
@aldepal Месяц назад
Theres an Ebay seller selling new Emotiva XB2s for $399 shipped. As of this writing Hes got 4 pairs available.
@CinemaDemocratica
@CinemaDemocratica Месяц назад
This is kinda hilarious because I live in Phnom Penh and there's one high-end retailer here, and they have the Opera's on their website, so about ten weeks ago I started researching them. Eventually I decided I wanted to hear them and maybe buy them, so two days ago I wrote to the dealer ... and he doesn't actually have them. :D
@theoracleprodigy
@theoracleprodigy Месяц назад
For those complaining about the cost, Wilson Audio also uses scan speak for their 10k bookshelf tune tot speakers. I've also heard of some scanspeak driver bookshelf speakers in the 20k range. This seems like a steal at that price.
@timbacchus
@timbacchus Месяц назад
You are full of..............a lot of information for us. Thank you so much for all of your RU-vids. You provide many more things that others do not. Thank you for being human.
@yambo59
@yambo59 Месяц назад
Im 64 years old and ive heard MANY speakers since the 70's and while I dont doubt there are very good sounding two ways but they are always compromised due to the lack of a midrange - two ways have have always sounded like two ways and three ways sound like three ways, but I cant help notice they price these two ways as if theyre a high end three way - WAY over price, spin it any way you want no ones pulling the wool over this audio guys eyes.
@davidjudd951
@davidjudd951 Месяц назад
I'm with you. I'm 65, and own both three way and two way speakers With the right amp., I can get two ways to sound rather decent. But they just can't stack up to the sound of a good three way.
@Evolved_ue7
@Evolved_ue7 25 дней назад
Agree with you both, there are some fabulous vintage 3 - 4 way speakers still around in remarkable condition. My Mission 730 MK1 still gives me goose bumps ..
@dragonshipva
@dragonshipva 16 дней назад
There are some speakers out there that sort of defy the norms. Any of the amphion two way designs, for instance. There's something to be said for less electronic crossovers, the way that tweeter plays down to 1kHz is special.
@CinemaDemocratica
@CinemaDemocratica 7 дней назад
Two-way speakers introduce a lahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhht less junk into the signal path as a result of the crossover network, though. As another commentator said, if you listen to the Amphions, you'll think you're listening to a three-way because much of the midrange energy is being reproduced by a dome, albeit an artificially small one. ;-)
@36686593
@36686593 Месяц назад
I got 20 year old BW 604S3 I love big solid full sound, these bookshelf speakers will never satisfy me, I am happy they sound awesome. 🎉
@lokerola
@lokerola Месяц назад
Wow, I do love the look of the Opera. And forget the haters complaining about the price. I really enjoyed your review.
@shaunyweaver1144
@shaunyweaver1144 Месяц назад
I've taken a multi vitamin since I turned 50, I'm now a 127 yrs (well it feels like that) .. Not had any of these, good info ..
@BrianHall-Oklahoma
@BrianHall-Oklahoma Месяц назад
I'm still happy with the Sony SSC-S5 speakers I use in my office. I bought them after your review and don't feel any need to "upgrade".
@reserva120
@reserva120 Месяц назад
I’m still happy with the 15 dollars Sony transistor radio l got in the PX .. better and cheaper than your fancy SSC-S5 speaker .. I see no reason to upgrade!
@therealboofighter
@therealboofighter Месяц назад
I am still happy with my two soup cans and string set up I made when I was kid. I don’t see any need to upgrade anything other then the string for a longer one, so can listen to things farther away.
@jeffreyepiscopo
@jeffreyepiscopo 28 дней назад
Wow, what a rare speaker! I used to have a pair, they’re fantastic!
@FoxGhost7
@FoxGhost7 Месяц назад
Just as headsup, if you are Europe based and Media Markt ships to you, you can get the Lumina II for 999 right now.
@ChicagoRob2
@ChicagoRob2 Месяц назад
The Opera’s high sensitivity would make for a superb match with a low-power Class-A tube amp.
@jimbrunsman1011
@jimbrunsman1011 Месяц назад
This should be useful for those shopping for a smaller speaker. That's 3 really good speakers at different prices, which is helpful.
@allenbrixey1122
@allenbrixey1122 Месяц назад
The opera would be definitely unique, something everyone doesn't have.
@bengleason508
@bengleason508 Месяц назад
Thanks Randy
@kevindeem7174
@kevindeem7174 Месяц назад
I love my hobby of speaker building, and I favor scan speak, and sb acoustics, they are related, use with high quality crossover network , good circuit, good speaker design, = nice stuff
@jemsmay2167
@jemsmay2167 Месяц назад
Great review! Understood the comparison approach takes longer, but it makes the review so much more relatable and informative. Know you are not a tube guy, but would love to hear these with a decent tube amp (Project? Dayton?).
@OldGuyHifi
@OldGuyHifi Месяц назад
Those Operas are beautiful. Very nice.
@MadLadsAnonymous
@MadLadsAnonymous Месяц назад
Randy, Would love to see a low volume list! I can only think of the Paradigm Founder 40B being around the same price and sensitivity, freq response. If the Operas sound good with the Dayton HT200 hybrid tube amp, I think that could be a winner for our smallish and oddly shaped room. I'll have to audition them.
@harrisarp3841
@harrisarp3841 Месяц назад
Thanks Randy!!!If you have the chance try neumann kh-120 ii or kh-150.They may be a studio monitors but i think you will be amazed by their sound!!!!Keep up the good work!!!
@mannye
@mannye Месяц назад
I would love to see a real evaulation of vintage vs new for cheap audiophiles. I am convinced that vintage isn't really a bargain because of the cost of both electronic and cosmetic restoration of vintage gear. Now that doesn't mean it's a bad value, but I am seeing so much insanely good value in new gear that allows almost anyone to build a great sounding system without breaking the bank, leaving a lot of money left over for buying music.
@charliepugh9436
@charliepugh9436 27 дней назад
Hey..I just discovered you via Mark Island Watch. Very excited. I was sooooo disappointed missing out on collaboration of yours and Marks watch. I just love it and in a SKX case is awesome..
@Simon_Hawkshaw
@Simon_Hawkshaw Месяц назад
Thanks for the vitamin heads-up along with the great speaker review. You know the next question is how does it compare to my SVS Ultras? I hope and trust all is well. Take care.
@x5-acousticguitarstuff.2
@x5-acousticguitarstuff.2 15 дней назад
Every time the name JBL is mentioned. You should also talk about AR or Acoustic Research and their amazing Speaker Inventions. Founders: Edgar Villchur and Henry Kloss Founded: 1954
@myaudioquest
@myaudioquest Месяц назад
The elephant in the room is the name of your channel, these loudspeakers are not cheap! 😁
@stevezeidman7224
@stevezeidman7224 Месяц назад
Enjoyed it, Randy!
@Brian_Romska
@Brian_Romska Месяц назад
Fancy moving graphics, ha! Good job Randy, thanks!
@cheapaudioman
@cheapaudioman Месяц назад
@@Brian_Romska finally! Someone noticed!
@johnpischedda6951
@johnpischedda6951 Месяц назад
Hey Randy ! Great analysis, I like how you went for 3 different price points, it gives you confidence that whatever your budget it's money well spent.
@terryforsythe8083
@terryforsythe8083 Месяц назад
Randy, do you like Opera Prima 2015 better than the Sourcepoint 8 speakers? Based on your video about Opera, I suspect the Prima 2015 speakers use better quality crossover parts.
@daveolson5435
@daveolson5435 Месяц назад
You are absolutely right - at 1:11 (and a couple of other spots) into So What on the Kind of Blue album, the right channel with the Trumpet sounds a little gritty. It's like the mic is overdriven or something is off with the pre-amp. It is easily heard with good headphones or speakers. Even my 67 year old ears can pick it out.
@cheapaudioman
@cheapaudioman Месяц назад
@@daveolson5435 I thought I was going crazy or I broke the speaker
@NicolaDiNisio
@NicolaDiNisio Месяц назад
I'm not getting it, please explain 😅
@Rocker6969
@Rocker6969 Месяц назад
How do those speakers stack up against the XLS encore?
@cheapaudioman
@cheapaudioman Месяц назад
@@Rocker6969 little bit taller and heavier. In all seriousness I really love the encores.
@ronaldweed6103
@ronaldweed6103 Месяц назад
So glad I got a pair of Yamaha towers from the Goodwill thrift store just over 100 $. Hooked the speakers with a hta-100 bt. Purchased a Sony Subwoofer AMAZING 👏. Those speakers are beautiful 😊Randy.
@newardthelman6871
@newardthelman6871 28 дней назад
Finally, a detailed, informative, meaningful review. The best you've done so far. If you could also review the KEF R3 Meta and compare those to the Opera's, that'd be incredible. The R3's are top of the list for my next speaker purchase. And, btw, despite what you and some of your viewers believe, your head won't explode and the world won't end if you review higher priced gear in addition to the dumpster-grade stuff you normally review.
@TheTomryan123
@TheTomryan123 Месяц назад
Seven minutes in - please don't use Ozzy Osborne or Def Leppard to test the operas!
@gg0297
@gg0297 Месяц назад
I'll always like a proper speaker comparison video. Nice!
@AudioPhun
@AudioPhun 14 дней назад
Say I wanted to plunk $2-3k on some great small speakers….pewpew to your head, R3 Meta or Opera? Driving them would be a Cronus magnum (for now) or 2250B…
@ianstorm45
@ianstorm45 Месяц назад
Well it’s about time alignments, the front firing port is going appear more snapper compared with the rear firing port on the Sonus-Fabre because you don’t have to wait for the sound bouncing off the back wall and traveling to your hear.
@greatpix
@greatpix Месяц назад
It would be interesting to compare the build quality of the drivers from all three speakers.
@peterwalkerden6778
@peterwalkerden6778 Месяц назад
It would be good to see what the components are like on the x-over too.
@ChicagoRob2
@ChicagoRob2 Месяц назад
It’s going to be tough to beat the Scan Speaks in the Operas. They are right up there with top-shelf SEAS drivers.
@bradthurkle7217
@bradthurkle7217 Месяц назад
Still loving my SVS Altra book shelfs they are beautiful sounding speaker.
@trilbyrollers
@trilbyrollers Месяц назад
When I try and access your test track playlist I get "We are sorry, but this playlist is no longer available." :( I'm guessing this might be due to me being in the UK and getting redirected to the UK Amazon Music site. Can you share the track list another way?
@danielheffernan7897
@danielheffernan7897 Месяц назад
I love my Opera speakers, managed to get a new set on sale from a hifi store in the UK pretty close to the retail price of those Emotiva’s, so was very lucky! Effortless is the word I would use to describe them. The build quality is fantastic also and I believe they play very well with tube amps although I’m yet to try myself. Great review.
@peterowings7233
@peterowings7233 Месяц назад
Nuances in Lar's drumming? Surely you jest.
@g-jalil6961
@g-jalil6961 Месяц назад
Maestro, I’m 39 and been lurking Hi-Fi stuff since mid 20s. I have different stuff but I’m not savvy enough. I wanna ask you to make a video about budget Hi-Fi( I know you have a lot) but a bit different than existing. I understand we have to sacrifice a bit if we wanna stay under budget. But is there any possibility you shoot video about Home Hi-Fi system with crystal clear, very detailed sound. I mean when you do budget videos, you sometimes mention like for example the mids are ok etc. So, I don’t wanna compromise the sound quality ( very detailed sound, when you can hear every single instrument) I’m down to spend a bit more on speakers but I want it perfect and still not too expensive. I would appreciate if you make that kind of video. I don’t care about loudness, amp, sub etc. I need crystal clear and detailed sound. Thank you
@tonydelvecchio1431
@tonydelvecchio1431 Месяц назад
XB2’s are awesome
@Briantwitty
@Briantwitty Месяц назад
I would be curious to see what you think of the GoldenEar lineup
@ufarkingicehole
@ufarkingicehole Месяц назад
He reviewed the BRX and loved them
@gregorygoldbarth7464
@gregorygoldbarth7464 Месяц назад
Thank you again for such great details about the speakers. I’m surprised you didn’t bring your recent review of the SVS ultra evolution bookshelf in the equation.
@Old_Sailor85
@Old_Sailor85 Месяц назад
I have to ask. It's been a while, but how do they compare to the CSS Criton 1TDx?
@frogdishon
@frogdishon 27 дней назад
Ok. I'm old school. Does anyone else see Bang and Olufsen speakers in these? They just look like a Bang to me.
@heymaynards
@heymaynards Месяц назад
Randy upgrade those cheap jumper plates. I used the WBC and improve the highs dramatically.
@luckyintervale
@luckyintervale Месяц назад
Boss shirt Brah… 👍👍👍
@steveh545
@steveh545 Месяц назад
It's the 27 Club....
@alanhuth7568
@alanhuth7568 28 дней назад
This could be my old ears or old system, but I believe there are TWO cowbells at 0:27 on The Chain. Does anybody agree with that?
@mgaming7
@mgaming7 3 часа назад
The Sonus Faber , to me, were better than the KEF LS50 Metas. I bought the Lumina over the KEF.
@davidloving6521
@davidloving6521 Месяц назад
Where can you buy the operas in the states?
@jerrymoso
@jerrymoso Месяц назад
Another awesome review brother! Im still loving my Ascend Acoustics sierra SX!
@msl8r
@msl8r Месяц назад
In your living room tests, how did the Operas image compared to the other two? Depth and width, and how big was the seating sweet spot?
@feelgeorge
@feelgeorge 20 дней назад
I would have loved to see kef R3 meta in this line up
@brendanhoffmann8402
@brendanhoffmann8402 Месяц назад
I prefer my speakers big (on a budget of course). But I do have some great little speakers for my laptop. Mackie CR4 powered speakers. Good for mixing pro audio too.
@ghrant123
@ghrant123 Месяц назад
If you can find the older Opera Duetto small bookshelf, you will be impressed.
@myronhelton4441
@myronhelton4441 Месяц назад
A little over 20 years ago, I got the better Sonus Faber Concerto's with the better paper woofers, the later ones had polypropoline woofers. My speakers had first order crossovers that are the best. I wouldnt have a speaker without first order crossovers. My speakers had the best cabinets. The speakers a year before mine didnt have first order crossovers. When I got my speakers was the year that most companies came out with better crossovers that made the speakers clearer sounding. Sonus speakers after my speakers are not in the same league.
@superdougie10
@superdougie10 Месяц назад
I would bet the Opera's with some really good and more burn in time would not have that forward sounding bump in the upper mids.
@arthurcooper3484
@arthurcooper3484 10 дней назад
Where can you buy the opera speakers in USA?
@kadajawi2
@kadajawi2 Месяц назад
Which Focals have you listened to? Because the higher end ones are not fatiguing on the high end at all. Neither my Kanta 1 nor my Diablo Utopia are (B&W can lean that way, yes). You should listen to the Diablo Utopia (and not just at a trade show). Review them, see if the price is justified.
@maxwellj7985
@maxwellj7985 Месяц назад
Hey Randy! I'm really curious about the audio connections on the Aiyima A70, especially how the XLR setup performs with it. What's your experience been like with XLR on this model? I'm eager to hear your thoughts.
@d.s.6268
@d.s.6268 Месяц назад
Thanks for another fantastic video Randy ! My question is - as someone who listens mostly to acoustic mustic - Jazz, etc - do you think any or all of these speakers could work without a subwoofer ? I'm assuming the ranking order would be the same as your general ranking, probably relative to price, but would the cheapest of them - the emotiva - still work for my kind of music without a sub ? Would the others ? I could really use some help... thank you :)
@marcgoldin8937
@marcgoldin8937 Месяц назад
Did you try the Operas with the tweeters on the outside versus the inside? Did you hear any difference if you did?
@Suntadyis
@Suntadyis Месяц назад
can someone please recommend DAC-Amp that would be a great pair with this speaker?
@TriAmpHiFi
@TriAmpHiFi Месяц назад
. @Suntadyis Never mix digital and analog equipment in one single chassis or box. The DACs all go "audiophile obsolete" years and years before an analog amp does AND, SO don't throw-out a perfectly good amp every time the DAC MUST be upgraded. Get it? Perhaps some question re-phrasing now?
@TriAmpHiFi
@TriAmpHiFi Месяц назад
@Suntadyis A used Teac integrated for $750? How about this instead. S.M.S.L SU-1 Dac $79 into Schiit Saga Plus PreAmp $399 into IotaVX PA3 Power Amplifier $435 for a total of $913 Brand New. And that combo is way better than the Teac. Acid Jazz, Funk & Brass 🔈🔉🔊
@Suntadyis
@Suntadyis Месяц назад
Thank you for your insights! Will look it up 🙂
@stevenbauer1730
@stevenbauer1730 21 день назад
Perhaps you mentioned this in your video and I missed it, but Opera doesn't list any North American dealers on their website. Where can you buy them in the US?
@jonaskeusch
@jonaskeusch 29 дней назад
A tad off topic but: I just ordered a pair of 1TD-Xs. Would the Yamaha A-S701 be a good match? Have a good second hand price available (50% off). Thanks!
@ufarkingicehole
@ufarkingicehole Месяц назад
I would love to hear how these compare to the MOFIs
@user-bm3dc7sn2k
@user-bm3dc7sn2k Месяц назад
Please test the Magnat Monitor S30, I really want to hear the expert's opinion and can they be compared with elac debut b5.2?
@michaelford7922
@michaelford7922 23 дня назад
What about css audio speakers 1 TDX ? Are they old news ?
@nc3419
@nc3419 Месяц назад
Seems like they have a similar sonic signature, the Emotiva and Operas. Similar comparison was described between the last gen Emotiva and Martin Logan 15i, with small differences at least by one person whose comparison I read. I had the 15i and while it was highly entertaining for movies, it just didn't sound right with some of the music I listen to, at least in comparison to speakers I have and had in my room and system. Something about aluminum drivers that seem to do this with my ears. Have Focal 807Ws and Triangle zetas and similar can be said between those and the new Emotiva and Operas as desribed here. The Focal just is better at most everything else although small drivers can do something a bit different. Now using Opticon 1s and really like them especially with a sub. Different than the French speakers, different from the Logans, and wonder what the next step would be in a small speaker moving up. Menuet Se didn't work out, too refined that it took the life out of recordings, too warm, smoothed out. Have an eye on Closer OGY and the Lumia II Amator but will add these as they may be another option. Also the most expensive. There are not alot of small options that work well for both music and movies, and not made in the PRC at this point. Some used ones pop up once in a while but today, harder to find at budget prices hence paying over a grand, or two, or more.
@mrortamir
@mrortamir 25 дней назад
I wonder how all these might compare with the Monitor Audio Silver 100s.... Priced at around $1,500, I think they might just give the Operas a run for their money.
@batcave4193
@batcave4193 Месяц назад
Great vid! Everyone runs out to buy q acoustics 5040 😂 i have them already 👍🏻
@Graphixman
@Graphixman Месяц назад
“Cheap”audio man….you are straying from the intent of your channel (I feel) when the most affordable bookshelf speaker comes in at $1,200….
@vijjreddy
@vijjreddy 11 дней назад
GERSHMAN ACOUSTICS GRANT AVANT GARDE VS WILSON AUDIO SABRINA X - WHICH WOULD YOU RECOMMEND, BOTH COST APPROXIMATELY SAME, GERSHMAN IS MODERN WITH ALUMINUM WOOFERS, AND WILSON AUDIO WAS LAST CENTURY FASHION.. WITH PAPER CONE DRIVERSS..ONE SOUNDS FORWARD AND FAST, SABRINA SOUNDS FULLER
@j.m.harris4202
@j.m.harris4202 Месяц назад
The Wrap is called Plether! Plastic Leather!😉
@nc3419
@nc3419 Месяц назад
Not really a fan of that and it could be prone to collecting dust. More upkeep and don;t know how well it will hold up. Prefer real wood veneer myself but a decent vinyl wrap is fine and easy to maintain.
@j.m.harris4202
@j.m.harris4202 Месяц назад
@@nc3419 I can't wait for 3D Printed High Density Polymer Speaker Cabinets to enter the Markets! You know, the Non-Resonant types! LoL 🤣
@spaminatord
@spaminatord Месяц назад
Great review Randy
@s.daniel9224
@s.daniel9224 Месяц назад
Great video. Looks like a lot of people come here to complain. It’s exhausting.
@Mike_from_Canmore
@Mike_from_Canmore Месяц назад
Hey CAM, have you ever reviewed some Paradigms? The Monitor atoms are excellent for the money.
@DjamTG12345
@DjamTG12345 Месяц назад
Hey cheapaudioman! The emotiva se8 seems to have been discontinued unfortunately. Is there any other good subwoofer that you would recommend with a high pass filter line out? The svs sb1000 pro is currently out of my price range.
@donjohnson3701
@donjohnson3701 Месяц назад
I have grown tired of speaker comparisons! I just want a speaker that is just good enough! How about an amp and a speaker pkg that is just good enough? Chasing after fairy dust is a drag, man! No joke!
@BobGeogeo
@BobGeogeo Месяц назад
The 27 second club?
@sparky3690
@sparky3690 Месяц назад
Broke audio man here✌🏼 first comment ?
@jetfansuperd
@jetfansuperd Месяц назад
2500.00 price tag yeah. Broke
@user-eh1vp3ev3c
@user-eh1vp3ev3c Месяц назад
Ever see any PSB/Paradigm/Energy speakers around Murica? Seems the older models are all the rage in Canada for dirt cheap ruler flat monitors.
@progrock3603
@progrock3603 Месяц назад
Sonus Faber Sonetto ll G2 new model vs. the Opera would be an even match price wise. The new Sonetto is a 👀!
@SuperiorXInferior
@SuperiorXInferior Месяц назад
How do these compare to the Wharfedale aura 2's, SIERRA-2EX V2, PMC prodigy1's?
@thepracticalaudiophile
@thepracticalaudiophile Месяц назад
How about the Emotiva similarly priced tower speakers?
@ruog395
@ruog395 Месяц назад
Whichs your opinion about of Edifier mr4?
@LarcR
@LarcR Месяц назад
So the Operas are better than the Emotivas. But are they 4x better? I'd never even consider spending 5x the money for anything less than a night and day degree of improvement.
@gloodle
@gloodle Месяц назад
Have you or are you thinking about maybe doing a review of the Cerwin Vega LA165?
@mateuszchalot7090
@mateuszchalot7090 Месяц назад
Opera speakers looks like Edifier...
@rtth465
@rtth465 21 час назад
It’s only 5.9 inches until it gets warmer
@dinwa276
@dinwa276 Месяц назад
Interesting video. How are these for low level listening?
@MadLadsAnonymous
@MadLadsAnonymous Месяц назад
Should be great because of the high sensitivity (91 dB) and high impedance (8 Ohm).
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