Avantgarde Duos: Omega or Mezzo?

Correction: Above all I value musicality...

I have two possible rooms:

1- Guest br: 16ft x 12ft (about 18sqm which is less than the 20 recommended) - Could consider room treatments here.

2- Main room: 42ft x 24ft. No room treatments here.

My main concern with the Omega is that I've read that bass integration isn't that smooth, and I get the impression that the Mezzo's would be a more complete speaker. Also, I want to play them at a low volume most of the time, and from what I've read the Mezzo's would do this better.

As for auditioning, save for flying to Germany, I think it will be hard. It's a bit shocking that the dealer wouldn't carry a pair of Mezzo's since I live in NYC (prob one of the top income cities in the US).

Miguel

Maril555: Nice system! Noticed you have subwoofers. Is this b/c the Duo Omega won't go low enough?

Yes what you state is actually quite obvious (placement for image vs bass) since these are two different wavelengths. If your room is big enough this is likely less of a problem. Interesting point, never thought of it.

I think I've decided for the mezzo... From what I read elsewhere I gather that the bass transition from the horns and the low volume playback are likely better. Do you have a view on these two points?

BTW... This is completely separate from a TV and such.

Thx.

BTW, yes agree mezzos would be crammed in the smaller room.

Maril555: BTW... Your observation simply means you must get Trios with basshorns. Then you can optimally position each... ;)

Thanks Triode, makes perfect sense.

I've actually decided for Mezzos for the bigger room. Any comments on:

1- Placement away from walls
2- Amp matching - currently thinking of an Audio Note Jinro

Thanks!

Whart: Problem w the Avantgarde (which is what I'm looking at) is they come in various finishes so there are a myriad of possible combinations. Plus the Mezzo is $54k (+tax) so they get made to order in Germany. Bob Visintainer from Rhapsody in NYC has been very helpful and we will try and arrange an audition of Duo Omegas (+Jadis tube amps).

BTW... Any Duo owners in NYC that would be willing to give me a listen? I promise to bring a gorgeous bottle of red or white, your choice.

Miguel