All quoted prices refer to a pair of speakers. But any of the following designs is likely to please listeners who go to concerts frequently and whose ears are accustomed to the real thing. The choice of loudspeakers is always a matter of individual taste. Other highly capable receivers in this group include Yamaha's RX-730Ti ($499, 70 wpc) and Denon's DRA-625RA ($500, 65 wpc), both of which have an unusually flexible loudness control that assures proper tonal balance at any volume setting. It has muscle enough to clear all musical hurdles in almost any domestic setting, and its sonic quality ranks among the best. Thanks to the receiver's unusual overload characteristics, the effective output of the NAD is far greater than its rating of 40 wpc would indicate. With only half that much power, NAD's 7240PE receiver ($479) would seem would seem a weak contender, yet the numbers don't tell the whole story. They make good sense, musically and financially.Īmong stereo receivers in this group, Sony's STR-GX50ESII ($500), rated at 80 watts per channel (wpc), is a champion in terms of sheer power, and it is well designed in other respects. And at their best, components in this group approach the performance of top-rank designs without approaching their price.
Here the designers enjoy a fair amount of creative freedom, and that freedom shows up in the sound. On the whole, midpriced components spring from the drawing board unhampered by the compromises typical of products designed to shave costs. Moreover, their broad dispersion of highs accounts for sonic spaciousness beyond the range of budget systems. And when it comes to contemporary sounds, the more potent lows and generally higher power of midprice systems add greater thrust to the rhythms of rock.Īt the upper end of the tonal spectrum, midpriced systems generally exceed their lower-priced counterparts in smoothness and clarity. What is to be doubled? The quality of sound or the listener's pleasure? And even if we assume the two to be roughly identical, neither can be precisely measured.īut if you'll settle for metaphor in place of exactitude, be assured that the costlier systems, thanks to richer bass, lend heft to massive scores - especially in passages where cellos and basses play in octaves to put a deep, sonorous foundation under the musical structure. However, the notion of twice as good is problematic. This difference prompts the question of whether they are twice as good. Prices in this group are roughly double those of low-budget models. Gladiator makes the most of its 2 and a half hours, marking a triumphant comeback for the long forgotten epics of the classic days of film.Having roamed through stereo's bargain basement last week, our annual pre-Christmas shopping guide now climbs up to the middle class. Crowe will now get the respect he deserves for this collosal performance. Scott's camera work within these completed sequences takes a modern twist that really works for the gruesome scenes. But the real shining star in this film are the incredible action sequences which jolt the viewer right in with the opening sequences, as Maximus' true worth to the Roman Empire is displayed. Phoenix will surely be put on the map with Gladiator. Jacquin Phoenix definitely captures the egotisitcal persona he should display, stealing every scene he's in. The supporting cast, most notably Connie Neilsen, buoy the film to new perspectives. Not to say that he is the only reason this works. Possibly one of the greatest actors today, Crowe carries this epic film on his very capable shoulders.
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Luckily, in Ridley Scott's case, Russel Crowe is so captivating and convincing as a general loved by his troops and as a slave loved by the people that the movie really works. If you can't feel something for the character, than the audience is lost. Most films require that the viewer identifies with the character to truly be engrossed with the film. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. Maximus: My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the TRUE emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Or was it Hercules? Why doesn't the hero reveal himself and tell us all your real name? You do have a name.Ĭommodus: How dare you show your back to me! Slave, you will remove your helmet and tell me your name. As for this young man, he insists you are Hector reborn. I don't think there's ever been a gladiator to match you. Commodus: Your fame is well deserved, Spaniard.
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