Unisound UP620 HT full set w/active sub on T/F

[Phil_RC_1]

Just saw it. "Future item" on ThingFling:
"
Unisound UP620 Home Theater Speakers - $349.99 delivered!
2 Floor Standing Speakers, 1 Active Subwoofer, 1 Center and 2 Surround Speakers
"

Looks like another blow-out deal but on a full setup this time. Click this LINK then click "UNISOUND" just above the picture of the SP18. That will take you to a translated page with a full listing of the Unisound speakers.

After purchasing the AU265's and being extremely pleased with them,, I am tempted again. I don't believe the UP620 setup to be quite as high quality as the AU and SP line-ups. I'm guessing these are probably in the same quality range as $1500 (more or less) theater systems from polk, klipsch, Energy, etc, etc.

Anyone gonna bite?

[Trizzly]

So does 'future' item mean it's tommorows thing fling?

[Phil_RC_1]

So does 'future' item mean it's tommorows thing fling?

I believe it is next up.

[mintos]

looks too cheap

[cooper]

Impressive spec's on the sub though. Frequency response of 50-60Hz!

[Phil_RC_1]

looks too cheap

If Unisound followed the same business model as most speaker companies, these are still equivalent to approximately $1500 (or more?) chain store Speaker setup such as Energy, klipsch etc etc!! A great deal if you're not going to DIY a whole HT speaker system. And may possibly benefit from some DIY modifications (as most mass produced systems can).

[emrliquidlife]

If I wasn't currently bidding on a amp on ebay, I would be all over this!

I wonder what other items TF is going to have up? It seems they are running through a range of product. I'd freak out if they had the book shelf and center channel from the AU series.

You going to bite Phil? Someone needs to get this.

Ed

[Ray Tremblay]

If Unisound followed the same business model as most speaker companies, these are still equivalent to approximately $1500 (or more?) chain store Speaker setup such as Energy, klipsch etc etc!! A great deal if you're not going to DIY a whole HT speaker system. And may possibly benefit from some DIY modifications (as most mass produced systems can).

Guys, I feel obligated to be the bearer of bad news since I own a set from the UP series and the AU series. If you're expecting to get the "smokin deal" like the $150 AU265's, it's not gonna happen.

In terms of quality between the two, they don't even appear to be made from the same manufacturer. The AU series is MUCH better quality. Someone in a different thread said that the UP series was probably on par with Polk. Sorry, but I have to strongly disagree. I've owned an older pair of Polk RT55's, and unless Polk has completely fallen on their face since the 90's, Polk is better than the Unisound UP series in every way. Attention to detail, cabinet construction, driver quality, you name it..... For example, I don't think there is a single hole in my entire pair of UP1203's that is drilled straight.

Just thought I'd let you guys know.

[emrliquidlife]

Guys, I feel obligated to be the bearer of bad news since I own a set from the UP series and the AU series. If you're expecting to get the "smokin deal" like the $150 AU265's, it's not gonna happen.

In terms of quality between the two, they don't even appear to be made from the same manufacturer. The AU series is MUCH better quality. Someone in a different thread said that the UP series was probably on par with Polk. Sorry, but I have to strongly disagree. I've owned an older pair of Polk RT55's, and unless Polk has completely fallen on their face since the 90's, Polk is better than the Unisound UP series in every way. Attention to detail, cabinet construction, driver quality, you name it..... For example, I don't think there is a single hole in my entire pair of UP1203's that is drilled straight.

Just thought I'd let you guys know.

I'd rahter have the straight dope than get duped. Know what I mean.

The weight listing for the main speakers shows 17.2 odd kilos. So that is 37.84 lbs. I seriously hope that is per speaker. And even then, that is LIGHT.

Only thing I'd like to have different in my AU series home theater set up is getting smaller cabinets in the back. I don't much care for the larger speakers in back. I do 5 channel HT listening, but when it is Mini Disc, or CD listening, it is two channel only.

Ed

[Phil_RC_1]

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You going to bite Phil? Someone needs to get this.

Ed

No, the main reason that I have been hawking TF is waiting on more of the AU series or the SP18's to come back around. I just thought I'd pass this along to anyone interested.

Guys, I feel obligated to be the bearer of bad news since I own a set from the UP series and the AU series. If you're expecting to get the "smokin deal" like the $150 AU265's, it's not gonna happen.

In terms of quality between the two, they don't even appear to be made from the same manufacturer. The AU series is MUCH better quality. Someone in a different thread said that the UP series was probably on par with Polk. Sorry, but I have to strongly disagree. I've owned an older pair of Polk RT55's, and unless Polk has completely fallen on their face since the 90's, Polk is better than the Unisound UP series in every way. Attention to detail, cabinet construction, driver quality, you name it..... For example, I don't think there is a single hole in my entire pair of UP1203's that is drilled straight.

Just thought I'd let you guys know.

Some of the middle-of-the-road polks are questionable these days. Look at the weight spec on them,,,,, 40lbs each.

I'm not arguing that the AU and SP series are higher quality, just trying to give the UP series their fair credit, at the price they're going for.

I'd rahter have the straight dope than get duped. Know what I mean.

The weight listing for the main speakers shows 17.2 odd kilos. So that is 37.84 lbs. I seriously hope that is per speaker. And even then, that is LIGHT.

Only thing I'd like to have different in my AU series home theater set up is getting smaller cabinets in the back. I don't much care for the larger speakers in back. I do 5 channel HT listening, but when it is Mini Disc, or CD listening, it is two channel only.

Ed

Weights and other spec's are similar. These may be junk but again, if they (Unisound) followed other speaker company models, the UP series is similar to the MOTR offerings from others like polk etc. etc. and should be a decent deal at the TF price.

PS: I feel like I'm defending them, I have no idea why!!??,,, I'm simply watching TF and waiting for the SP18's or the other AU series to hopefully come around.

[Ray Tremblay]

To clarify:

In my opinion, the UP1203's are definitely worth the price. Seriously, what do you expect for $139 shipped to your doorstep? If you are ok with a non-high end pair of towers, this is a very good deal. Although it's a good deal, I don't feel that the crowd on this forum are interested in this low level of quality.

By comparison, the AU256's, even at the $204 that I payed, is a MUCH better deal. Easily a "steal". With John Krutke's crossover mod, or a good ear and a 30 band eq, these can sound very nice. I wish I would have bought two or three pairs.

I don't want people to think that they're getting the "$150 AU265 SMOKIN DEAL" or AU level of quality with the UP series, because they're not.

[enhanced1]

Is it me or does the sub look a lot like the lifestyle series from "Blows" back in the 90s?

I have to agree with everyone. It looks too much like a 5.1 package deal from best buy which screams cheap! I mean the mains are only 38 pounds per piece. They are probably made using 1/2" thick MDF...Then again, we are just all speculating. BTW, is the sub powered? It doesn't look to be...

[emrliquidlife]

Is it me or does the sub look a lot like the lifestyle series from "Blows" back in the 90s?

I have to agree with everyone. It looks too much like a 5.1 package deal from best buy which screams cheap! I mean the mains are only 38 pounds per piece. They are probably made using 1/2" thick MDF...Then again, we are just all speculating. BTW, is the sub powered? It doesn't look to be...

I thought the sub said active. Doesn't that mean it has a amp on it?

I didn't get the amp I was bidding on. So I'm seriously having to control my impulse to get these. One of the reasons I would be lucky to have just one person get a set. The chances of sponging some mods off of some one elses genius is unlikely.

Still have some hours to go on these.

We'll see.

Ed

[emrliquidlife]

Thing Fling has this coming up again, but the price is dropped.

$299 shipped.

Ed

[Phil_RC_1]

Thing Fling has this coming up again, but the price is dropped.

$299 shipped.

Ed

I didn't get those but I had an "Impulse moment" and just bought a pair of these WP2503's. Heavy and look good, hoping for no shipping damage on these 68-pound-each monsters. The odd thing is,,, I could care less how they sound now, these are candidates for new drivers and a new re-design.

I STILL can't believe the quality of the cab's on the AU265s, hope these are equally impressive, and worth every penny for the cabs alone.

[blair]

They are not, and I back Ray on this one regarding cabinet quality. I do disagree, however, I have mine sounding pretty good on minimum mods. They don't compare with most DIY efforts I see here though.

Just my .02......

Blair

[emrliquidlife]

I didn't get those but I had an "Impulse moment" and just bought a pair of these WP2503's. Heavy and look good, hoping for no shipping damage on these 68-pound-each monsters. The odd thing is,,, I could care less how they sound now, these are candidates for new drivers and a new re-design.

I STILL can't believe the quality of the cab's on the AU265s, hope these are equally impressive, and worth every penny for the cabs alone.

That is one sexy cabinet. If the laquer is anything like the top laquer of the DAC 2.6 I have for sale, you are in for a treat. The finished is as glossy as I have seen.

Ed

[Fairlane64]

That is one sexy cabinet. If the laquer is anything like the top laquer of the DAC 2.6 I have for sale, you are in for a treat. The finished is as glossy as I have seen.
Ed

Are the DAC 2.6's the successor or replacement to the UP1203's in what used to be Unisound's lineup? Seems like the same basic concept (side mounted woofer) but in an MTM package. What size is the side firing woofer in the 2.6's?

On a side note it sure is tempting to pick up that $299 HT package that's still available from thingfling as I type this, but my money would probably be better spent buying another set of AU265's from closeoutguys if I REALLY needed yet another set of speakers. (sarcasm) I'm about "speaker poor" now...

[absolootbs]

FYI - these are on thingfling again today, but this time for only $199.

[blamus]

I wouldnt bite at $299, they look cheap.

At $199, I started wondering, especially with an active sub.

But here are the specs of the sub:

http://mihorn.com/sub.htm

not great. This does look like just a cheap HTIB.

Maybe gut them all to become test boxes

What happened to all those who bought these last time round?

btw I'm a proud owner of the AU's :P