Orb Audio Classic Two User Reviews February 3rd, 2005 | by Ian Bell
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Average user rating from 24 users |
Super 8 subwoofer in stereo installation
by Dave on Mar 11th, 2009 at 11:17 AM:
I have the Orb Mod 2 system with the Super 8 sub using a stereo amplifier and the line level inputs on the sub. Best I can say is the system is touchy. The gain control of the sub goes from nearly off to booming in a twitch of the dial. I sent one unit back during the trial and the replacement was better, but still has more of an on/off switch as opposed to a sensitive gain control. I suspect that most customers are using the sub in a home theater environment using the coax sub input and the receiver's bass management system so this may be a non issue. But for anyone considering using a stereo receiver, watch out. Although Will at Orb worked with me (cost me $40 for shipping the replacement unit) they do not agree that there is an issue so I am quite certain that no one is working on a fix, prompting my post to alert potential buyers. I finally got the second unit to blend in with the satellites but would rate the satellites as a 4 and the sub as a 2 resulting in my score of 3 for the system for stereo music.
Good Bang for the Buck
by Wiz Whelan on Feb 23rd, 2009 at 10:17 AM:
My system is designed for a condo; near field listening and the Orbs fill the bill. I stared with 6 orbs and my Velodyne 806 sub which worked well. My concern was that the Orbs are 4 olm. I wanted/needed 8olm. I sent two back and got a refund with no problem. I then matched a Polk RM8 8 center with 2 Polk surrounds with stands that I picked up at a Sound Advice that was going out of biz. for 1/2 price. Joined the Orbs together to make two front speakers and this made them 8 olm. All work great as one. When listening to my CDs I set the A/V receiver to Pure Direct which kicks the Orbs in right up front for great stereo sound. I like the 2 Orbs together rather then as singles for fuller sound. Great small system for big sound.
Cheapest quality components
by Vinod Kamath on Jan 28th, 2009 at 3:05 PM:
I Imported the mod2 speakers in India, within 6 months the speakers started to rust on sending the company pictures of the speakers, they replied that i should ship the speakers back to them, and then pay for the replacements 2 be shipped back (sic). and another round of import duty too????? BE VERY CAREFUL THERE R LOTS OF BETTER ALTERNATIVES!!!!!!!
Orb Audio - These speakers rock!
by Jose Bordetas on Dec 10th, 2008 at 10:17 AM:
What can I say about these speakers that has not already been said? Not an easy thing to do, but I will take a shot.
I came from a world where space was available and big boxy speakers where the norm. When I moved to NYC i found myself in cramped quarters and my big boxy (and beloved Infinity's) simply did not fit. My GF wanted for us to go the Bose route, but I simply could not stand the design or hollow sound. Enter the Orb's... I will admit that at first I had an issue with going for speakers that I could not hear or ever see live. I read review upon review, pitting them against everything I could find, especially the high end Bose system my GF was pushing for.
That I took the plunge (behind her back) was probably the most courageous and in turn best thing I have ever done. WE LOVE OUR SYSTEM!!! these speakers are incredible. The sound that emanates from them rivals my old towers, I could not believe that a single driver paired with a sub could provide the imaging that I get. Properly place and calibrated these speakers and my trusty Denon 2807 sound absolutely wonderful. Do they sound like my buddy's $4000 B&W setup, no... But man o man it is sooooo close!
I recently had a friend over and she was asking us where did all this sound come from as we were watching Days of Thunder on our 58" plasma. I pointed to my orbs, which BTW look sick on their HOSS stands ( I got four stands and they simply look like a work of art). She was blown away, so much in fact that after the movie, I showed her the web site and she bought the same system that night. She had the advantage of having been able to hear them live before buying. I went and setup her orbs when they came. We did a before and after comparison of Pink Floyd's Shine on your crazy Diamond and I was simply floored by the difference in sound while using the same Sony receiver. She is a happy camper no doubt!
As my speakers have broken in, we find ourselves listening to more music than ever before, the way these speakers handle themselves is something that has to be heard to be believed. The highs, mids and the bass, the bass is awesome. The Super 8 has to be one of the best subs I have ever heard!
I love these speakers so much that for Christmas, I am getting a Classic 2 set for my PC. Let's see how Bioshock sounds on those puppy's!
I recommend these speakers to anyone that cares to listen to me evangelize about their prowess with Music and HT. They are the best value on the market and the guys at Orb, love what they do. They answered all of my questions, all of my questions and trust me they were plentiful!
Go for it, trust me when I say that there is simply no way you will be returning them once you have set them up.
Strengths:
The SOUND! The look, the luxurious texture and craftsmanship. They look like a work of art and the SOUND, did I mention the sound? Splurge for the HOSS stands and smile every time you walk into your room!
Weaknesses:
IMO - NONE. Well, perhaps the fact that I live in an apartment and can't crank them up the way I want to all the time.
Similar Products Used:
Never had satellite speakers before , but have owened the following:
Infinity RS series
Paradigm
Bose 901
these speakers blow all of these away
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Orb vs Gallo
by Khamahl on Apr 9th, 2009 at 12:24 PM:
Remember, you get what you pay for. The Orbs are made of a cheaper grade of steel that will rust over a short period of time. The cheap steel in combination with inferior component parts makes for speakers that will not last or sound good over the long haul. Keep in mind that the owner of Orb was once the VP of Gallo. The owner of Orb is not an audio engineer. Anthony Gallo is. Remember you don't get Bently performance and quality with Cadilac money.