Cerwin Vega D9's

[RnR]

Hey guys,

Just joined the forum.  I basically listen to hard rock/punk rock music.  Music that has a lotta bass response, but at the same time has a lot of small nuance changes that require speaker clarity to pick up.  I have a Sony STR-6200F, and purchased a pair of EPI M-201's off of one of the regulars down at Vintage HiFi of PGH a year or two ago.  They have a lot of clarity (mids & highs) in my opinion, but they also start to break up when pushed hard (which i tend to do).  I'v been thinking about changing speakers, and after reading a lot about these Cerwin Vega D9's, they seem to fit the style of music I listen to a little better than my EPI's.  Am I right in assuming that?  Can anyone give me some more info on the D9's?? I'd like to have something I can push a little harder, but I don't wanna lose clarity, ya know?  Anyway, does anyone have any D9's I could demo, and possible would like to sell/trade?  Thanks a lot

[SunnyDaze]

Before you settle on CV's, what's your budget?

[thuffman03]

Yes, budget first.  Because, you might be able to get into a set of Carver ribbon speakers.  They are very clear on both the high and low end, can take lots of watts and can get really, really loud.

[Slim-Shaddy]

I happen to know someone who will have a pair of Carver ALIII speakers for sale very soon 

[RnR]

My budget it not very high.  I was hoping to trade or sell my current EPI's and throw down a little exta cash to get a better speaker (for my taste in music).  I really dont know what my speakers are work, im thinking between 150-200?? Anyone know what speakers are good high energy rock (besides D9s), but also pair well with my amp(sony STR-6200f)?  Random observation..It seems like the cabs for speakers were crappier in the 80s, compared to the 70s speakers.  I am not really interested in modern speakers.  I'd like something era-correct for my amp, but that can really push some air, while retaining clarity for under 300.  Is that possible?

[SunnyDaze]

Paradigm SE MKII or III's. the 9 or 11 SE's will blow your pants off and embarrass the D9's in terms of sonic quality.

[Slim-Shaddy]

I think bang for buck, you are going to get the most out of 80s era Polk.

[bmwr75]

I got a bunch of speakers that need to be sold.  But none have the bass a set of D9s will have.  You are going to need some decently efficient speakers (say 93 dB or higher) to meet your listening needs with the Sony amp you have.

[bmwr75]

Oh, and I sold a pair of nice D7s a few years ago for just $125.  The guy that bought them kindly informed me he would have paid twice that for them.  Didn't do my research on going prices before I listed them.   

[hewlew1]

I like my D9's all 8 of them, As well as 4 DX9's and 2 AT 15's. Actually I plan on bringing either 4 D9's or 4 DX9's to Carverfest this year along with a bunch of other stuff .