We first met online, through Gumtree SA. They were R650, I got them for R450, an absolute steal!
The guy I bought them from also lived in the area, Zane (known as [member=18657]Scheepers[/member] here). They were pretty beat up; they clearly needed some resto work.
Anyway, he was kind enough to deliver them to my house, presumably because he also lived in the area.
When I first heard them, I really didn't think much of them. I mean, compared to my precious B&W DM220's, it was obvious which was not just the prettiest, but also has the best voice.
Later on, I decided to sell my DM220's though. I don't know why. I think it might've been because I heard the CS'53's, or something. But either way, I sold them.
Then I still had a few pairs in the house. Some old Wharfdale 6.5' with 0.75", they were pretty decent, dispite their 89dB sensitivity. Also a pair of 3 way B&O's (I think Beovox 2400 with Seas tweeter and mid + Celestion bass), but they were too dry. But somehow I still found myself leaning toward the Pioneer's more, and more, and more.
Until one day, I asked my if he could restore the cabinets. And guess what...
The guy I bought them from also lived in the area, Zane (known as [member=18657]Scheepers[/member] here). They were pretty beat up; they clearly needed some resto work.
Anyway, he was kind enough to deliver them to my house, presumably because he also lived in the area.
When I first heard them, I really didn't think much of them. I mean, compared to my precious B&W DM220's, it was obvious which was not just the prettiest, but also has the best voice.
Later on, I decided to sell my DM220's though. I don't know why. I think it might've been because I heard the CS'53's, or something. But either way, I sold them.
Then I still had a few pairs in the house. Some old Wharfdale 6.5' with 0.75", they were pretty decent, dispite their 89dB sensitivity. Also a pair of 3 way B&O's (I think Beovox 2400 with Seas tweeter and mid + Celestion bass), but they were too dry. But somehow I still found myself leaning toward the Pioneer's more, and more, and more.
Until one day, I asked my if he could restore the cabinets. And guess what...
