Lucidity Deluceo HT speakers vs Scan-Speak Revelation
#1
I am looking to upgrade my home theatre speakers. While purchasing a set of Scan Rev 15W mids for my car, the seller recomended I look at the Lucidity Deluceo kit offered by Creativesound.ca for my HT setup.
http://www.creativesound.ca/details.php?model=DILUCESO
I had planned to build my own using the Scan-Speak Revelation kit offered by Solen.ca, but the Deluceos are cheaper and the cabinets are already built. Does anyone own a set of these or has anyone auditioned them? They are a DIY set, and Creativesound.ca is based in BC so I can't really listen for myself since I live near Toronto. The same thing goes for the Revelation kit offered by Solen as they are based in Quebec.
He also mentioned I should go for a pair of Lucidity Criterions as well for rear surround.
http://www.creativesound.ca/details.php?model=CRITERION
Has anyone auditioned these?
Thanks
Dan
http://www.creativesound.ca/details.php?model=DILUCESO
I had planned to build my own using the Scan-Speak Revelation kit offered by Solen.ca, but the Deluceos are cheaper and the cabinets are already built. Does anyone own a set of these or has anyone auditioned them? They are a DIY set, and Creativesound.ca is based in BC so I can't really listen for myself since I live near Toronto. The same thing goes for the Revelation kit offered by Solen as they are based in Quebec.
He also mentioned I should go for a pair of Lucidity Criterions as well for rear surround.
http://www.creativesound.ca/details.php?model=CRITERION
Has anyone auditioned these?
Thanks
Dan
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i have used to scanspeak tweeters and have always been VERY VERY VERY satisfied with them, although not my favotite tweeter ever, its as close to being second as you can get. i have never used the other tweeters you mentioned so i wont comment but the scanspeak tweeters are phenomonal and worht every penny
#5
Originally posted by Dukk:
I had a look and kept asking myself where all the value was in those kits [img]graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]
I had a look and kept asking myself where all the value was in those kits [img]graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]
IMO these kits offer more value than any complete retail speaker around that price range. Unfortunately I can't listen to them before buying. Creative Sounds does offer a refund if you aren't satisfied, but I'd have to cover shipping both ways.
Do you feel the Scan-speak Ultimate Revolution kit is more value?
#6
^ If your looking at the solen Revelation kit, then i would suggest you think about the Thor by seas instead.. Solen sells this kit as well.. Its a little cheaper then the revolution kit, but is designed by D'Appolito himself and uses the seas millenium tweet.. I have more faith in this kit turning out well then the Revelation.. And i feel is a better value then the Revelation or Lucidity.
also there is the designs at http://www.audiocomponents.nl/
I built the adire kit281's a few years back.. turned out well.. If you need someone to build finished cabinets, send me a email [img]smile.gif[/img] heres a picture: http://memimage.cardomain.net/member.../134143_98.jpg
couple things to keep in mind.. Do you need them sheilded for a/v use? Will you need center/surround speakers? if so then look for kits with designs for a center and surround speakers.
[ October 27, 2004, 02:49 PM: Message edited by: chev2 ]
also there is the designs at http://www.audiocomponents.nl/
I built the adire kit281's a few years back.. turned out well.. If you need someone to build finished cabinets, send me a email [img]smile.gif[/img] heres a picture: http://memimage.cardomain.net/member.../134143_98.jpg
couple things to keep in mind.. Do you need them sheilded for a/v use? Will you need center/surround speakers? if so then look for kits with designs for a center and surround speakers.
[ October 27, 2004, 02:49 PM: Message edited by: chev2 ]
#7
Originally posted by Dukk:
I had a look and kept asking myself where all the value was in those kits
I had a look and kept asking myself where all the value was in those kits
Anyways, compared to the "finished" versions of the speakers on the CSS site, the "kits" aren't that much cheaper... I'd email Bob at CSS to see if the prices are correct.
#8
Originally posted by hobbes26:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Dukk:
I had a look and kept asking myself where all the value was in those kits [img]graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Dukk:
I had a look and kept asking myself where all the value was in those kits [img]graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]
Anyways, compared to the "finished" versions of the speakers on the CSS site, the "kits" aren't that much cheaper... I'd email Bob at CSS to see if the prices are correct. </font>[/QUOTE]I would get the finished kit, as it is the same price for some reason
#9
Originally posted by chev2:
^ If your looking at the solen Revelation kit, then i would suggest you think about the Thor by seas instead.. Solen sells this kit as well.. Its a little cheaper then the revolution kit, but is designed by D'Appolito himself and uses the seas millenium tweet.. I have more faith in this kit turning out well then the Revelation.. And i feel is a better value then the Revelation or Lucidity.
also there is the designs at http://www.audiocomponents.nl/
I built the adire kit281's a few years back.. turned out well.. If you need someone to build finished cabinets, send me a email [img]smile.gif[/img] heres a picture: http://memimage.cardomain.net/member.../134143_98.jpg
couple things to keep in mind.. Do you need them sheilded for a/v use? Will you need center/surround speakers? if so then look for kits with designs for a center and surround speakers.
^ If your looking at the solen Revelation kit, then i would suggest you think about the Thor by seas instead.. Solen sells this kit as well.. Its a little cheaper then the revolution kit, but is designed by D'Appolito himself and uses the seas millenium tweet.. I have more faith in this kit turning out well then the Revelation.. And i feel is a better value then the Revelation or Lucidity.
also there is the designs at http://www.audiocomponents.nl/
I built the adire kit281's a few years back.. turned out well.. If you need someone to build finished cabinets, send me a email [img]smile.gif[/img] heres a picture: http://memimage.cardomain.net/member.../134143_98.jpg
couple things to keep in mind.. Do you need them sheilded for a/v use? Will you need center/surround speakers? if so then look for kits with designs for a center and surround speakers.
Would you be able to recommend some nice theatre kits? I will eventually have a 7.1 system for HT. Shielding shouldn't be a problem, as I will bu running a front projector, so all the AV equipment will be in the middle to back of the room.
#10
If the speakers are only for home theater then my OWN opinion is you really dont need a super high end speaker, like those your where looking at (1200+).
Something like:
www.gr-research.com (they make the Lucidity) like the av3's etc..
www.adireaudio.com kit81's,281's etc (What i have)
or vifa premiums like http://www.audiocomponents.nl/speake...remium_eng.htm
Alot of the high end kits like the seas thor, and Lucidity dont have dedicated center channel kits.. but you usually can buy single cabinets, but your left standing them up vertical instead of on its side like a typical center channel.. Not that thats all that bad..
Something like:
www.gr-research.com (they make the Lucidity) like the av3's etc..
www.adireaudio.com kit81's,281's etc (What i have)
or vifa premiums like http://www.audiocomponents.nl/speake...remium_eng.htm
Alot of the high end kits like the seas thor, and Lucidity dont have dedicated center channel kits.. but you usually can buy single cabinets, but your left standing them up vertical instead of on its side like a typical center channel.. Not that thats all that bad..