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FAVOURITE IMAGE
Audioenz hi-fi reviewers and Image audio dealers pick favourite Image speakers. |
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| Image 414 $2200 pr |
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Brent Burmester, - AudioEnz reviewer |
"In many ways the 414 represents the state of the art for a floorstander at its price point," declared reviewer Brent Burmester. It's a view shared by many New Zealanders, as the 414 is easily the best selling model in the Image range and a consistent favourite in the hi-fi stores.
A big hearted speaker, the 414 produces a large scale sound and easily fills a room. Brent Burmester found the bass superb in his lounge, but the speaker can boom in some rooms. The 414 now comes packed with foam bungs if the bass gets too much in your home. The 414's exhibit a well-resolved midrange and a smooth, detailed treble. These speakers are something of a bargain. |
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| Image 416 $2600 pr |
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John Vivian, - owner, Shore Hi-Fi, Auckland |
Proudly made in New Zealand, the Image 416 can be made using a wide variety of exotic New Zealand and overseas hardwoods. So if you are trying to custom match, say, Rimu cabinetry in your home, the Image speakers can be built to match. No imported product offers this service.
Superbly made, these speakers are tall (955mm), and narrow (185mm), with side firing woofers. Versatility is the key to the 416, being able to work inside a high quality two channel system, delivering a surprisingly fast (note, she's a big speaker) integrated sound.
Introduce them into a home theatre system and you have one of the best all-round speaker systems available. They're hugely dynamic. Definitely a best buy! |
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| Image 414 $2200 pr |
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Willie Jensen, owner, - Image Audio, Palmerston North |
The Image 414 occupies the middle of the Image range at $2200 and represents great value for money. The 414's have an outstanding tight and punchy bass while still retaining their clean and clear top end. The soft dome tweeter and twin mid-woofers use massive magnets, which seem capable of handling any genre of music. But to really hear them at their best throw on some classic Floyd such as The Wall and be amazed by their punch. The cabinetry is the icing on the cake.
The exquisitely matched rimu cabinets really complete a great package. All around, a very musical speaker which represents great value for money. |
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