Satelliteguys Exclusive- Yambeka 5 Speaker HT

[MisterLas]

Does anyone know if their new line is out? It does not say on their website if that is the new line, or not. I have been really looking for a set with floor standing fronts, full 6.1 (which i can buy the other satellite), and without the sub (love me MTX). This is definitely a great find. If they are not the new set, I am willing to wait a little bit longer, but if these are the new, I WANT ME A SET!!! lol

Great find.

 

[FunkyBoss]

No, those are still the old ones. The newer set was supposed to be out last month.

 

[MisterLas]

Yesterday, I received word back from Brian Wheeler about their new line of speakers. He informed me that they would be out in 30-45 days (putting them out around X-Mas time or Jan 1). The price for the 7 speaker setup will be 299 or a pre-order price of 249.

Here is a pic he sent me of the fronts:

Here is the spec sheet he sent me also:

Should I hold off and get these? Or just order the current set? I really only want a 5.1 set, possibly a 6.1 set (have the receiver), but have the ability to upgrade to 7.1 down the road. Any comments?


-Doug

 

[Ramy]

Where can you preorder these?

 

[vurbano]

They are pretty. And what a price.

 

[MisterLas]

Where can you preorder these?

Unsure on that as of now. I replied back to get more info when I first got the email. I will post as soon I found out any info.

 

[bbrazil]

Any mention of an upgrade path/credit for owners of the current gen?

 

[scottie_h]

Scott and everyone who bought the speakers,

Do you all still like the speakers. I am thinking about getting a set.

I haven't been in this thread for a while, but I'll add my $.02.

I'm still very happy with them after several months of ownership. Keep in mind these are in our living room, and we don't really drive them all that hard. But they sound great with general TV viewing (both DirecTV and OTA). We don't even have the surround speakers hooked up, because our room layout doesn't really permit.

Any time we want to watch a movie with serious surround, we admittedly go to the family room with the Paradigm speakers (and 22" larger TV). I'm not going to claim they compare to Paradigm, but for the $160 I spent on them, I think I'd have a hard time finding anything comparable in that price range.

For anyone on a limited budget, I would not hesitate to highly recommend them!

 

[goaliebob99]

Update: I talked to Brian the other day. December 9th is when the new speakers will be ready for anyone who wants them

 

[FunkyBoss]

Looks like the web site has been updated with the new speakers. Anyone heard anything about them yet?

 

[Digital Dude]

I'll be getting review samples on Wednesday. Expect a report by the weekend!

 

[goaliebob99]

Right on. Too bad there wasnt an upgrade program

 

[Ramy]

I'll be getting review samples on Wednesday. Expect a report by the weekend!

Any chance we can get it before. I was planning on buying them this weekend while I was in Columbus.

 

[Tweek Sound]

I was asked by Brian to review the new 7.0 set.
So I started searching for info on the company and their product.
This is a great forum and I'm glad you all have worked so closely with Yambeka. Great background info to start from.

I will have the 7 speaker set on Friday and give them a thorough run thru in my treated room.

I own and operate Tweek Sound and Mastering recording studio in Concord NH and do surround sound recordings and production for music and video.

Brian also sent along a demo from their new line of Bamboo veneer studio/bookshelf speakers. I'll also review these.

Keep up the great word of mouth advertising!

Matt Marcil

 

[Ilya]

Welcome aboard, Tweek Sound!

 

[Tweek Sound]

Thank you!

I have to admit, I don't have satellite TV. I don't have TV at all!
I watch DVDs and sometimes VHS only!

 

[hancox]

Thank you!

I have to admit, I don't have satellite TV. I don't have TV at all!
I watch DVDs and sometimes VHS only!

I have a feeling you'll be starting down a long, expensive road here.

Welcome aboard!

 

[Neutron]

An upgrade credit would be nice, but I still love the first gen speakers I bought from them!

The sound is just incredible.

 

[Tweek Sound]

I have a feeling you'll be starting down a long, expensive road here.

Well, I like to watch many of the same movies and shows over and over so buying them works

Also, RedBox DVD rentals are nice.

TV is too commercial and I really don't enjoy most of it.

Welcome aboard!

Thanks!

 

[Digital Dude]

Speakers delivered but my digi camera battery is dead. I'll have to wait to unpack them.
I'll start a new thread with the review.

If you want to upgrade why not sell the first gen's? With shipping $35 one way you'd do better selling than trading in.