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Summary: The FPS-200 is the Real Deal!
Review: "Audiophile" and "high-end" are terms thrown around all-to-often. Contrary to say-anything marketing pitches by the usual suspects, true audiophile-approved desktop speaker systems are extremely rare. Audiophiles also know it is extremely rare for a system to possess extreme transparency and clarity, while at the same time remaining smooth and non-fatiguing. With the FPS-200, not only do you get solid stereo imaging without the use of tiresome sonic gimmicks, but you actually get a deep soundstage with palpable image and vocal placement. Can you imagine hearing soundstage ambiance from desktop speakers? The FPS-200 is the real deal. These are not plastic toy speakers: these are extremely stylish, avant-garde, flat panel speakers with your choice of luxurious piano-gloss wood or clear acrylic for the panels. The panels are decorated with heavy brass inserts and even have knurled speaker binding posts. Based on a new breakthrough magnetic planar technology, the speakers are flat and compact. The subwoofer is heavy-duty: literally it is a massive brick of a box, constructed of vinyl-clad MDF with rounded edges and a classy, contrasting, recessed acrylic control panel. Even the control knobs have the silky motion found on expensive equipment. The FPS-200 exudes style and quality! Features:
Tangible stereo imaging and a midrange to die for Unmatched transparency, clarity and transient response Exudes style and quality--knurled binding posts with your choice of a solid 1/2" thick transparent acrylic or piano gloss-lacquered mahogany wood panels, rather than the usual chintzy plastic box with spring clips The subwoofer cabinet is constructed of rock-solid, heavyweight MDF with black acrylic accents, which houses a 5 inch acoustic suspension driver for tight, well-integrated bass An integral amplifier produces 10 watts per channel for each panel and 20 watts for the subwoofer Perfect for computer, MP3, and CD use on a desktop or even table top Capable of extremely loud volume (sustained play of >90 decibels at 1 meter) Frequency response 70 Hz-30 kHz Panels are 5" W x 10" H x 1/2" D, and the subwoofer is 4" W x 9" H x 9 1/2" D Hookup wiring included The same technology raved about by respected audiophile journal The Stereo Times
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Summary: Great, beautiful
Review: But -1 for a company representative writing an obviously planted review with the same text twice. Come on, be honest, and say you're an employee! Meanwhile, yes, these speakers are wonderful. They look gorgeous (I have the wood not the acrylic), they take up a tiny amount of space, and the sound feels like it's coming out of nowhere and filling the room. A friend has Altec-Lansing flat panels (in the $100 range), and was quite jealous to see and hear these guys, which were judged to be much clearer. I listen mainly to classical, instrumental music, but they also shine when plugged in the back of the DVD player. On a desk where space is a premium, these really fit the bill. One downside is the ultraterse haiku-like user manual, but there's not too much to figure out. I think FPS is using these guys to get us hooked on their flat panels so we spring for the more expensive models when we're grownups -- in which case, good job!
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Summary: Wonderful Transparency & Imaging
Review: The FPS 200 A's have by far the most lucid, uncolored, transparent and detailed sound I've encountered in under [$$$] PC/Walkman class speakers. They excel in midrange & clear upper register reproduction, with wonderful stereo separation, and are very well-suited to piano & other instrumental classical music. Very nice with traditional jazz genres as well. I am a bit less convinced that they would be a speaker of first choice for complex vocal music or thumpin' bass funk, rock or rap afficionados, but certainly still far superior to most cost comparable 2.1 speakers. Overall, a stylish, clear and clean sounding speaker with outstanding performance in instrumental classical music and well-above average performance in other genres. Highly recommended and an excellent value!
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Summary: Sound and Design
Review: The nicest pair of speakers I've had. It's flat and thin. Doesn't take up space. Sounds fantastic. Highly recommend.
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Summary: Not too bad for the price, but not as good as I had hoped
Review: These are available as closeouts from both Amazon and Von Schweikert. VS is known for high end speakers, so with their recommendation on top of the reviews on Amazon, I got a pair. What the heck, at this price, right? Overall, the sound quality is about like the Klipsch 2.1 set, but a bit more annoying. I've heard many worse speakers for higher price tags, but I wouldn't claim these are an incredible steal at ~$150 or so. The treble is exaggerated (particularly sibilant sounds in vocals), and the bass is quite muddy (even though it only goes down to 70Hz at -3dB, yet the subwoofer is still the weakest link in this set). It's better than most cheap computer speakers, and it may be that with more time on placement I'd get better results. But listening to music through these gave me a headache, and I think I'll return them. All in all, the sound of these was typical of a decent bookshelf stereo, nothing exceptional. Good imaging, though, which is typical of planar speakers. But I would not recommend these to my friends, so caveat emptor.
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Summary: great looks, great sound
Review: These speakers are awsome. I got one for my office and people could not stop looking at them. They look way more expensive than the are, and the "wow" factor is unbelievable. I am no speaker expert but the sound is clear, tight and rich. One downside is that the instruction manual looks kinda cheesy but who cares, the looks and sound more than make up for it. Get these and and you will love 'em.
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