I had been using HD 4s for streaming. After I got a better DAC/amp, I felt like I could hear the xover point on some recordings. There wasn't smooth transition from mid to high. Got a pair of Tannoy Gold 7 and have been very pleased. Larger but more cohesive and real sounding.
Any Audioengine fans?
I've been enjoying my HD6's for years since they first came out. Can't remember when. But with Apt X Buetooth, 150wpc class A/B power, a phono pre, and digital connectivity all built in for $699 I think they're pretty solid. And they look good! Used mine for a couple of years in my home office. Didn't sound great at first but they really opened up as time went on. They really need a small space and even then the bass extension really isn't there but that's to be expected at their size. I really like the rest of the sound though and I think a lot of that is due to the class A/B amps factory matched to the drivers. Like a lot of powered speakers they seem to offer a lot without the need for extra boxes and wires.
I do have better gear and rarely listen to the HD6's for 2 channel anymore. Moved them to the living room and I use them now mostly for light tv listening. And they also make my laptop sound great via bluetooth when I am in there gaming or watching Youtube etc. Don't even have to think about it they just play any noise my laptop makes and sound great. But every once in a while I plug my streamer in via toslink and enjoy them 2 channel. They've just been a great solution for me for several different uses.
Anyone else?
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