Tivoli Audio Model One vs. Tivoli Audio Pal
Sat, Oct 13 2007, 4:38PM
Hi all,
In terms of sound quality, does someone who has listened to both, know if there is much of a difference between the Tivoli Audio Model One and the Pal? I love the way the Model One looks and I once heard it in a store and was blown away by the sound (couldn't believe that so tiny a box could make such a powerful sound) and I'd always figured that it had something to do with the wooden enclosure. However, I'm also tempted by the portability of the Pal (not so much for travelling but moving around the house) but I'm curious if the fact that it has a plastic enclosure has an impact on the sound quality. I'll be using it to listen to the radio and to my iPod.
thanks in advance!
David
We have one of each at home, and they sound very similar indeed. I'd just give the nod to the Model One on absolute quality, but both are so much better than the common or garden tranny that comparisons are fairly irrelevant. And the rubberised finish on the PAL, which is superbly built, is a bit kinky, too...
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