Athena WS-100 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers, Aluminum (Pair)
By: Athena Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 4
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 On: 2007-06-04
Most people I know who would buy this set of speakers are much like myself - they want a good sounding low-profile system. Mine is a home theater arrangement, which is a great environment for them if you are limited on space.
If you are purchasing these speakers for their sound then budget for a subwoofer to go with them. I love these speakers but without a subwoofer I wouldnt be near as happy with them as I was with the 30 pound beasts I had before. Their mids and highs are great, the bass needs to be supplemented in my opinion
On: 2007-01-20
got them online without seeing them.
they are actually nicer then i expected.
they are very loud, and accurate enough for me.
the aluminum box does vibrate when you crank it up(small price to pay)
all in all for a small space they are a great option.
my system has ws-15 rear, THX sub, pioneer center.
cheers
On: 2007-01-19
got them online without seeing them.
they are actually nicer then i expected.
they are very loud, and accurate enough for me.
the aluminum box does vibrate when you crank it up(small price to pay)
all in all for a small space they are a great option.
my system has ws-15 rear, THX sub, pioneer center.
cheers
by: dcyah31 On: 2006-12-25
Have used two Athena WS-100 speakers for left and right front speakers in surround setup for about three months. They are clear and powerful for movies and music. When combined with a good sub-woofer they sound like a movie theater.
On: 2006-12-24
Have used two Athena WS-100 speakers for left and right front speakers in surround setup for about three months. They are clear and powerful for movies and music. When combined with a good sub-woofer they sound like a movie theater.
On: 2006-12-22
These are really excellent speakers for the price. I would consider myself an audiophile, having grown up with a father who is heavily into sound systems, and believe me, these are very impressive speakers. I was unsure about purchasing them at first; I had read good reviews, but was leaning towards a pair of B&O floorstanding speakers. Im glad I went with these. They sound every bit as good as the more expensive B&O units, have very sexy styling (which was an absolute MUST for my hyper-minimal NYC loft), and can handle a good amount of power.
While they are less expensive than B&O speakers, they are not self powered, so you will have to purchase an amplifier or receiver. My pair is matched to a 1960s-vintage Crown D150, which provides great volume and a good dynamic range. Most people wont have access to one of those, but I have read very good reviews where several different receivers were tested. I am always surprised with the bass that these units can produce; mind you, they are not absolutely booming at the low end, but they really do sound perfectly respectable without a subwoofer. Quite a feat when you consider how narrow they are, and the fact that most speakers in this category absolutely must have a sub to even sound passable.
The construction is rock-solid, and looks fantastic. You can tell that youre dealing with a quality product with one look. If I had to make a complaint, its that the base of the speaker is a clear plexiglass circle, which in my opinion cheapens the look. Athena says that the material was chosen for its sound dampening qualities, but they could have gone with a more noble material like steel or even a nice black chunk of rubber. This is easily overlooked, though.
If youre considering speakers in this price range or a bit higher, and looks are as important as sound, you really cant go wrong at all.
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