I've been waiting for a decent price on the DM40 to replace an ancient similar Onkyo mini Hifi. I was hoping to get the unit alone for £150-160 at some point (current best price £189).
However, looking at this deal (received by email), the bundled speakers are priced at £159 just about everywhere, so together, the package looks keenly priced.
The price quoted is for VIP members (easy to join on website and you need to mention you're a VIP to get the £299 price (£349 on website)
Q. Would these speakers be much of an upgrade on the Richer Sounds bog-standard Wharfedale Diamonds? or even Q acoustics 2020i?
14 comments
Seggs
19 Nov 16#14
Just bought this set up from Richer Sounds in Newcastle- £370 (including 4m. speaker cable, £5 per metre) .Bit of a novice regards the sound systems these days but looked at loads of reviews etc. for weeks and took the plunge today. 2 sets of speakers tested with the DM40 'in-shop' - the LX2's and Wharfdales, the latter just didn't sound as good.
SesameStreetKid
22 Oct 16#13
http://www.whathifi.com/mission/lx-2/review
SesameStreetKid
22 Oct 162#12
Looks like Mission may be going back to good speakers of yesteryear.
These are What-Hifi Awards 2016 best under £200
broadyo796
22 Oct 161#11
Got a mint pair of 25 year old mission 760`s would the LX2 be a better speaker?
cantonbean
21 Oct 16#8
Depends on what type of music you listen to regarding the speakers. If you listen to rock, dance or rap etc I've got the MX1s and they are great. I tried loads of combos with my DM39 and was most happy with mission. I preferred slightly the 2020i or zensor 1 for some acoustic guitar and classical but overall the missions were best for my needs as I tend to use headphones for more chilled stuff anyway. I've not tried the LX2 but just giving my opinion on the missions I own.
maltikism
21 Oct 16#7
does this play cassette tapes?
gordondavenport to maltikism
21 Oct 161#10
yes it does
sprite127594
21 Oct 16#6
Got this for my mum but with 2020i. Great sounding little setup think I paid £249
Biker Jeff
21 Oct 16#5
The DM40 on its own is often priced at £179.99..... and it will be again with RS's usual yo yo prices.
Not heard the LX2 speakers, but i would assume the bass is better than the Wharfedales, if its Diamond 9's you have.
cantonbean to Biker Jeff
21 Oct 16#9
You would assume correct if they are like the MX1s. They are also much better speakers from the wharfedales when I tried a load with the DM39 you could tell they weren't as good.
jetskizzz
21 Oct 16#4
I would also say that the whatfedales should be at least the equal of these speakers.
Kaytranada
21 Oct 16#3
Looks a very good deal.
Lofye
21 Oct 16#1
A. I am not sure of the answer to your question about speakers. Apologies.
belcher142 to Lofye
21 Oct 161#2
hi, in my opinion,no. as long as you have decent speaker cable, the existing warfdalrs would be fine. save yourself the extra cost.
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However, looking at this deal (received by email), the bundled speakers are priced at £159 just about everywhere, so together, the package looks keenly priced.
The price quoted is for VIP members (easy to join on website and you need to mention you're a VIP to get the £299 price (£349 on website)
Q. Would these speakers be much of an upgrade on the Richer Sounds bog-standard Wharfedale Diamonds? or even Q acoustics 2020i?
14 comments
These are What-Hifi Awards 2016 best under £200
Not heard the LX2 speakers, but i would assume the bass is better than the Wharfedales, if its Diamond 9's you have.