Decisions for Next Week

[texhex]

I’m really torn but I’m ordering one or the other next week. I know, I know, first world problems and all that.

The SLO-30 is just about perfect in every way and would fill out something I don’t already have and I’ve got a good line on a used one. But… the one in the AXE-III is pretty damn good too and would absolutely rip through the Polks. I’m heavily leaning towards the speakers at this point because I could use them for other things and they are marked down $200 (each) right now. Apparently my hearing isn’t already damaged enough…


Soldano SLO-30

SLO-30 Classic - soldano.com

The 30-watt Soldano Super Lead Overdrive (SLO-30) sings and roars with the same voice of its iconic bigger brother, the SLO-100. It’s a harmonically rich character that remains at the forefront of modern high-gain electric guitar amplification. But this 30-watt, all-tube head is optimized to...

www.soldano.com

Polk R700 floor standers:

Reserve R700 - Premium large Floor-Standing Tower Speaker | Polk - Non-Commerce

Polk Audio

www.polkaudio.com

 

[Mongillo19]

I absolutely adore my SLO30. Fractal is fantastic but I'd go the SLO still.

 

[spawnofthesith]

SLO or bust

 

[Life Eats Life]

If you are really after that sound in a lunchbox type
configuration, go for it.
I’d get a used 100 watter.
I wrestled back & forth between this for decades:
after owning a JR version of the coveted
SR version of amplifiers for a few months:
-certain characteristics of the SR version
become sorely missed to the point of just getting the SR.
The feel can also be much different and surface as
an issue sooner then later.
Same type thing with cabinetry & speakers.
Most 4X12’s sounds better then 1X12’s with amps with good master volumes.
Dimension & feel thing.
But, -whatever works for what you want is what should should get.
Me?
-I’ll take those towers of reference speakers

 

[Stone]

The Polks will create a multitude of tones with great fidelity

 

[duzie]

Polk
Stands sold separately lol

 

[DrewJD82]

My Polk system was one of the wiser choices I've made. Even when I don't feel like playing guitar, they're kicking ass!

 

[Rock Chalk]

The SLO might be a win, but the Polks are a win/win!

 

[la szum]

How much will you actually use the SLO? vs. How much will you use the Polks?

 

[texhex]

Polks are ordered and shipped. Too good of a deal right now to pass up, saved $490 on the pair. Should arrive tomorrow or Wednesday and I've already reconfigured my room over the weekend to accommodate.

Shipping Weight: 94.4 lbs. each!

Support - Polk Audio

au.polkaudio.com

 

[Stone]

Polks are ordered and shipped. Too good of a deal right now to pass up, saved $490 on the pair. Should arrive tomorrow or Wednesday and I've already reconfigured my room over the weekend to accommodate.

Shipping Weight: 94.4 lbs. each!

Support - Polk Audio

au.polkaudio.com

One of the best Hi-Fi speakers ATM
Congrats and looking forward to your thoughts

 

[KingsXJJ]

You’ll need a serious amp to drive the Polks at 88db sensitivity.

 

[Whizzinby]

Note to self: Don’t look at hi-fi speakers, don’t start looking at hi-fi speakers, don’t…

 

[texhex]

You’ll need a serious amp to drive the Polks at 88db sensitivity.

Covered

 

[KingsXJJ]

Covered

Nice!

 

[texhex]

They sound pretty damn amazing. Especially through the Kemper of all things.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Jesus fucking christ

 

[texhex]

Repurposed the JBL 306P MKII monitors. Now I'm done...

Good ole Schiit Magi powering/boosting the PC audio:

Schiit Audio: Audio Products Made in USA

www.schiit.com

 

[Mongillo19]

Repurposed the JBL 306P MKII monitors. Now I'm done...

Good ole Schiit Magi powering/boosting the PC audio:

Schiit Audio: Audio Products Made in USA

www.schiit.com

Ew Overwatch

 

[texhex]

Ew Overwatch

Just started playing this. Had to take a break from WoW, been on that damn wheel since 2006.