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ao - 2012-12-06 07:18

I was curious, the Fisher PH492, does anyone have one and how do they rate?

deliverance - 2012-12-06 07:37

not had the pleasure, but if it sounds as good as its looks has to be a winner

driptip - 2012-12-06 07:53

i have one and the sound is good, not like crazy loud!!

very high quality unit overall. soft touch buttons, and very heavy.

redbenjoe - 2012-12-06 08:32

WAIT --till you see a decent deal on the fisher #480...

same size as the 492 --a bit less fancy looking -

but a good step up in sound quality

retro - 2012-12-06 08:46

Agreed, I have both, I prefer the build and looks of the PH492, and the sound of the PH480K. The 492 sounds fine, but there seems to be more of a bass roll off.

baddboybill - 2012-12-08 00:08

I agree. I also have both the 480 and 492 and love them. I believe more reason for sound differences is because the 492 has only 5 band EQ but 480 has separate Bass, Treble and super bass switch !!!

driptip - 2012-12-08 00:12

Originally Posted by baddbill:

I agree. I also have both the 480 and 492 and love them. I believe more reason for sound differences is because the 492 has only 5 band EQ but 480 has separate Bass, Treble and super bass switch !!!

i dont have the 480 but i believe it is 4 ohms as the 490, 492 are 8 ohm speakers.

could that be the reason why the 480 kicks harder?

baddboybill - 2012-12-08 01:22

Here I did a comparison YouTube video... http://youtu.be/HFlIh87JlUM

andyboombox - 2012-12-08 02:46

id love one of these,but due to the confines of the uk they are as rare as hens teeth over here

baddboybill - 2012-12-08 10:42

I believe the 490 model was European ......

thafuzz - 2012-12-08 10:54

I too can attest to the sound quality of the 492. I have the trilogy (PH490,490&492). My 480 is very loud and the bass is just a Tad "punchier" than My 490 & 492. All three are equally as Loud and quality made. Make no mistake, the other two are still bassy, just the 480, with it's 'Super bass' button gives it a bit extra.

blaster - 2012-12-08 11:16

Never heard those fisher boxes before....and remember them i think being sold in Sears back in the day...i agree i like the looks of the 492 as well...Grand Master flash had one...and the Beastie boys i believe owned the 480

pioneer - 2012-12-08 16:47

It prooly sound's as mean as it look's and yeh i remember THAFUZZ with his beautiful Fisher's in all thier astounding glory,gonna ask santa for one ...or Major Credit card..(lol)

driptip - 2012-12-08 16:52

The 492 is the better looking of the bunch, imo

baddboybill - 2012-12-08 17:06

I agree 492 has weighted tuner, tuner meter, lighted tuner. And Chrome dust caps on speakers unlike 490 which has black caps!!!

deech - 2012-12-09 07:59

Well GrandMaster Flash cant be wrong !

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mr.vu - 2014-06-11 20:18

I want to know why Fisher 492 has 2 speakers in silver and black?
What is this meaning?
speaker of any color model is best?
pro forward to the answer, thanks

Speakers in silver and black

Which color is better?

michiel - 2014-06-11 23:12

I presume they are the same. The 490 for the European taste (less bling). The 492 for the US/international market (more bling).

stereo.mad - 2014-06-12 02:33

I have one and it's a very nice box... Sounds very high end but lacks bass!!
Weighs a ton!!