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An upgrade of Chane’s acclaimed A1rx-c speaker, which CNET called “almost too good to be true,” the A1.4 delivers a bigger, clearer, and more dynamic sound that just about any other speaker in its class. How does it do it? Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downDynomutt
30
Jul 18, 2017
MSRP is 289.99. The price listed is ....299.99. So .... it's more expensive on Massdrop?!
mattris
1278
Keyboard Club Member
Jul 21, 2017
Ok, got it. These speakers have never been offered for $289.99. This drop has them at their lowest-ever price.
Cajondrummer
26
Dec 25, 2018
mattrisNot exactly...I remember that there was pre-sale on the Chane website for first delivery this past July..either 279/289 can’t remember exactly...this is a great price.
SephHaley
222
Jul 19, 2017
Can't seem to find any reviews of this speaker. Has anyone heard these, or can link me to a review?
Deviltooth
131
Jul 19, 2017
SephHaleyDo some searches for Chane. You'll find a lot of posts about their predecessors on Home Theater Shack and some other audiophile sites. Also, Chane itself has some informative forums. I don't own any of their speakers but Jon Lane (owner/designer) posts intriguing and informative messages. When I'm ready to build my next home theater I'll be seriously considering the Chane options.
gstupak
66
Jul 19, 2017
That cnet review is for an earlier version of this speaker (A1rx-c). This newer version (A1.4) has minor but beneficial upgrades. Both speakers have the same great basic sound characteristics, so if you like one, you will like the other one, but the newer version has some improved aspects such as better imaging/sound stage.
Here is a long AVS forum that details the Chane speakers... http://www.avsforum.com/forum/89-speakers/1429229-official-chane-m-c-arx-owner-s-thread-a1-a1b-a2-a2b-a3-a5-etc.html
Here is a shorter AVS forum that has a shootout between several speakers (this includes the Chane A2.4 which is the bigger brother to the A1.4 (the sound between these two speakers is exactly the same, the difference is that the bigger A2.4 can play louder before noticeable distortion occurs))... http://www.avsforum.com/forum/89-speakers/2885705-audition-4-mid-priced-ht-speakers.html
Here is a long AVS forum that details the Chane speakers... http://www.avsforum.com/forum/89-speakers/1429229-official-chane-m-c-arx-owner-s-thread-a1-a1b-a2-a2b-a3-a5-etc.html
Here is a shorter AVS forum that has a shootout between several speakers (this includes the Chane A2.4 which is the bigger brother to the A1.4 (the sound between these two speakers is exactly the same, the difference is that the bigger A2.4 can play louder before noticeable distortion occurs))... http://www.avsforum.com/forum/89-speakers/2885705-audition-4-mid-priced-ht-speakers.html
mattris
1278
Keyboard Club Member
Aug 26, 2017
After the drop ended, the Chane A1.4 speakers were delivered in about 10 days. My impressions of them:
Out of the box, I could tell they had potential for greatness: excellent bass extension/tightness, detailed (but non-fatiguing) treble, large sound-stage, and superb center imaging.
I first listened to the speakers in my game room, which has a wooden floor, concrete walls, and a pool table. After about 20 hours of music, I moved them to my theater room, which has thin-carpeted floors, curtains, and a large couch. In there, I felt that they sounded a bit thin in the bass and lower-mids, so I ran my Yamaha receiver's YPAO microphone set-up. With the 'Natural' setting , the sound was warm, with much more presence in the mids. Though, it did roll-off the highs a bit too much for my liking. This setting would be good for playing at high volume and/or bright-sounding music/movies.
My conclusion: The Chane A1.4 speakers contain class-leading components and are impressive for their price and physical size. Unfortunately, they require EQ to sound their best in some environments. This can be easily remedied with a home theater receiver's microphone automated set-up.
I will continue to play-around with my EQ adjustments and, later on, update my assessment of these excellent speakers.
Out of the box, I could tell they had potential for greatness: excellent bass extension/tightness, detailed (but non-fatiguing) treble, large sound-stage, and superb center imaging.
I first listened to the speakers in my game room, which has a wooden floor, concrete walls, and a pool table. After about 20 hours of music, I moved them to my theater room, which has thin-carpeted floors, curtains, and a large couch. In there, I felt that they sounded a bit thin in the bass and lower-mids, so I ran my Yamaha receiver's YPAO microphone set-up. With the 'Natural' setting , the sound was warm, with much more presence in the mids. Though, it did roll-off the highs a bit too much for my liking. This setting would be good for playing at high volume and/or bright-sounding music/movies.
My conclusion: The Chane A1.4 speakers contain class-leading components and are impressive for their price and physical size. Unfortunately, they require EQ to sound their best in some environments. This can be easily remedied with a home theater receiver's microphone automated set-up.
I will continue to play-around with my EQ adjustments and, later on, update my assessment of these excellent speakers.
Evshrug
3924
Keyboard Club Member
Dec 24, 2018
Man, unfortunate timing for a drop, right when I’m tapped out from Christmas spending.
I got a pair of the A1-RXC from Massdrop years ago, big upgrade from the pair of Polk Monitor II’s I had before (and my buddy’s Pioneer entry level speakers by Andrew Jones). They are true 8 Ω speakers, and were too much of a load to sound right driven just off of a Creative X7 (maybe the LE would’ve done better, but I didn’t try), but they sound GREAT off my Yamaha receiver and PS Audio Sprout! These have a smooth, warm but not honky, detailed but not harsh and bright sound, one of the least expensive I’ve heard that don’t disappoint me compared to my headphone collection. They don’t sound in your face (unless, you know, you literally put your face up close to them), but present so much detail that you really get a sense of soundstage and imaging from just two: watching the movie Birdman with these, there were some scenes where the camera was panning around and sounding great, one shot out on the streets was able to sound like cues were happening further left than where the speaker was placed! Obviously that was a bit of a brain trick (and maybe some processing trick/microphone technique), but the point is the detail level really helps the speakers seem transparent and sound just “happens” from the plane of your speakers.
I read all the reviews I could find, but in the end I bought them blind because there was no way to demo them. It was totally worth the risk and the price, I wish I could share my experience with more people!
gstupak
66
Jul 19, 2017
ennuiThese can be driven well with a 50wpc amp. A high quality 50wpc amp should sound better than a low quality 50wpc amp.
The question is, how much SPL are you looking for in a certain size space? 50wpc will fill a smaller room properly with little distortion, but a bigger space may push the 50wpc amp to it's limits creating distortion (from the amp not the speakers).
So... Small space, less power is required. Big space, more power is required.
The Chane speakers do not need high amplification, but they do respond very well to high amplification. All of the Chane speakers can play much louder with less distortion compared to other speakers in it's price range.
The question is, how much SPL are you looking for in a certain size space? 50wpc will fill a smaller room properly with little distortion, but a bigger space may push the 50wpc amp to it's limits creating distortion (from the amp not the speakers).
So... Small space, less power is required. Big space, more power is required.
The Chane speakers do not need high amplification, but they do respond very well to high amplification. All of the Chane speakers can play much louder with less distortion compared to other speakers in it's price range.
grickie77
3
Jul 18, 2017
I'm in but not for higher than retail, these were 289.99 before they were 299.99. Not worthy of Mass Drop yet but very glad to see them here. Will buy when the price is right.
mattris
1278
Keyboard Club Member
Jul 20, 2017
grickie77The retail price for these is $329.00 if purchased directly from Chane's website.
treal512
435
Dec 28, 2018
I've had these exact speakers on stands in a 2.2 setup for over a year now. Absolutely love them. Plan on upgrading the system to a 3.2 setup with an A2.4 one day. Do yourself a favor and pass on the soundbar and boxed surround setup.
Deviltooth
131
Dec 24, 2018
I have these as the rear channels in my home theater system (all Chane except the atmos speakers) and find them to be excellent. Even on challenging mixes (i.e. Baby Driver) they perform extremely well. These days with more active object based surround mixes it's worth putting bigger boxes in the surround stations.
Deviltooth
131
Feb 26, 2020
The agony of choice. When I was looking I also considered Emotiva, KEF, XTZ, SVS, RBH and Monitor Audio (and a few other internet direct vendors). The problem these days is hearing the speakers themselves. I managed it with KEF and Monitor Audio. I remember deciding against SVS because I didn't want too bright a treble (in many reviews they are described that way). In the end I'm very happy with the Chanes; Jon Lane was a pleasure to deal with and I do believe Chane offers great bang for the buck (a necessary quality in this price range). That doesn't mean the other speakers aren't great options. I've noticed that new materials and methods of manufacture have improved speakers across the board. Everything has gotten better than it was even 5 years ago.
Dmav
0
Feb 28, 2020
DeviltoothAgony of choice indeed.. I’ve narrowed it down to the Chane 5.5, 1.5, 2.4 or Emotiva T2+, C1+, E2+, but sales like this keep me shifting back and forth between the 2 brands..
rdodev
632
Dec 24, 2018
If you're from central FL, they have a small "store" where you can audition their gear.
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mattris
1278
Keyboard Club Member
Jul 21, 2017
Reviews of the speakers are glowing. I understand the offered price is only 9% off the regular price, but I'm curious... Why aren't more people joining?
mattris
1278
Keyboard Club Member
Jul 22, 2017
Yes, international shipping for these would be as much as the speakers themselves. And I'm sure the recent JBL LSR30X drop caused more than a few potential customers to skip the Chanes.
I haven't heard these relatively new speakers from Chane, but their reviews are unanimously positive. I'd be willing to bet that they're among the best-performing speakers in the world for around $300/pair.
We only need one more pair purchased to make this drop a success. EDIT: Three pairs sold. Success!
I haven't heard these relatively new speakers from Chane, but their reviews are unanimously positive. I'd be willing to bet that they're among the best-performing speakers in the world for around $300/pair.
We only need one more pair purchased to make this drop a success. EDIT: Three pairs sold. Success!
Luke.Cage
46
Dec 24, 2018
mattrisI would love these speakers but I already have two sets of KEFs, vintage Optimus LX-5s for desk speakers, a set of Klipsch computer speakers and Magnapans that need work. Definitely worth checking out.
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