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Naim Audio DBL
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2 Reviews For Naim Audio DBL

  • Idris Mohammed. Rank: Lance Corporal 14th Aug 2001

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Good Points: Very tight and well controlled bass. Rock solid imaging and midrange clarity. Good bass timing. Notes start and stop without hangover. Plays very loud.


    Bad Points: Ruthlessly revealing of bad recordings (expected). Foam surround on 15" bass driver will deteriorate within 5-6 years in tropical weather but can be reconed with possible loss of sound quality if not done properly.


    General comments: I have owned and listened to the Naim Audio DBLs for the good part of 7 months now and would like to report the following:-

    -The DBLs need to be set-up properly if it is expected to sound good.

    -A good quality amplifier of at least 70 watts per channel is mandatory. The NAP250, NAP135 or better still the NAP500 is recommended. I am using a FM Acoustics F-10B power amplifier (80 watts per channel into 8 ohms) and it works wonders.

    -Initially the DBLs sounded bass light and very bright because it was brand new out of the box. After about 2 months of constant running-in with different music programme, it's sound began to settle in and the brightness soon disappeared however the bass was still on the lean side.

    -About 5-6 months after running-in the bass starts to have more oomph and is deeper in octave.

    -This loudspeaker and I must stress the word LOUD is highly recommended for those who like to listen to hard driving rock/pop/dance music at really loud volumes. Please do not buy this loudspeaker if you have family members with a heart condition or neighbours with sensitive hearing because if you do you will have to make frequent trips to the hospital and your local police will be making frequent visits to your place.

  • John Harkus. Rank: Lance Corporal 29th Aug 2000

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The most accurate speakers you can get, bar none, and they fit (just) in the average room.
    Buy now, but make sure the rest of the system is up to it!
    the best £11,000 you'll ever spend!