Analysis Plus Oval 9 vs Crystal Oval 8

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http://www.10audio.com/ap_oval8.htm

The 8s are very differnt. You give up none of the qualities of the 9s but gain, smoothness and quietness; detail and specificity; more controlled bass and sweeter midrange. Imaging is improved. Overall, more musical and neutral.

I have never heard the 8’s. But after switching to mono blocks I cut my 9’s in half and now have 2 runs to each speaker instead of using jumpers. Was there an improvement? Yes, but not as dramatic as I had hoped. Was it worth the $200 to have the 9’s cut and re-terminated? Probably. Do I still want to try the 8’s? YOU BET.

Since posting about a week ago, I found, I bought and I now am listening to the Oval 8's. Cellorover, you have put into words exactly what I'm hearing particularly the comment regarding detail and specificity. Superdoof, the 8’s are definitely a nice improvement over the 9’s.