Originally Posted by Ludwig
I can understand your point of view but am just curious whether you've made that decision on the basis of a comparative audition.
As far as I know there is currently no way to do a comparative audition as I don't know any dealers with upgraded 5200s.

I have generally been happy with the 5200s save for the handling of bass so oddly enough the driver clamping ring was of great interest to me. Unless the difference is minor upgrading and not getting full spec 5200s for that price would sting a little.

Selling the 5200s and adding the �4,750 to the proceeds wouldn't get me more than a few thousand away from just buying new SE speakers and I am sure that I could get a discount or some cable thrown in to make that option even more attractive.

Added to that EBA hasn't been released for non-SE 5200s so that comparison is out too.

Cheers,
Tony

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