Prior to the availability of the subs the 'Stage' was recommended as a class 'B' rating. I believe it was Thomas Norton who wrote the original review. In his words the "midband was as natural as I've heard", I believe were his words.
The 'Stage' imho, does female vocals better than anything on the planet, including other Apogee models.
Please, take note. The midrange and up are so clean, you'll tend to play them louder than you realize. When you see the ribbon do the 'wave', then you need to back it down a little.
They don't run flat, and for that reason alone some folks don't like them, but they are the most fun I've ever heard.
BTW, highly addictive.
A word of caution. If you get the spkr. too far out into the room, they will boom. Too close to the wall they boom also, just like other speakers.
Good luck
The 'Stage' imho, does female vocals better than anything on the planet, including other Apogee models.
Please, take note. The midrange and up are so clean, you'll tend to play them louder than you realize. When you see the ribbon do the 'wave', then you need to back it down a little.
They don't run flat, and for that reason alone some folks don't like them, but they are the most fun I've ever heard.
BTW, highly addictive.
A word of caution. If you get the spkr. too far out into the room, they will boom. Too close to the wall they boom also, just like other speakers.
Good luck