Bass, more or less?


Let me first say that I have a pair of Sonus Faber Guarneri that I have owned for several years now. I am driving them with a Mcintosh 2102 (100 watts per side). I recently read an interview with Sonus faber founder Franco Serblin in wich he made an interesting statement. He said "The search for perfect bass is futile, because if you want more you miss it and when you have it it disturbs you". Based on my experience I would say that statement is true, years later I have found my Guarneri still satisfy me. True when I listen to other speakers some may have more bass or more of "Something" else. But in the end it's the total sound package and signature that a speaker produces that will keep you happy. For me the closer a speaker comes to ideal midrange the less tiresome it is to listen to over time. Speakers that have a more extended bass response are somehow more frusterating to listen to. Just my thoughts.......
nocaster

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Highs,mids,and bass without bass you are missing the power and majesty. Having a system with a great low end, I could never go back. It can be a pain to get it right,but once heard the sound is marvelous.

Imagine listening to the king of instruments,the organ with little bass,just wouldn't sound right.
Plato,

Give this Organ CD a listen...not your usual funeral music by any means. This is one of my favorites(only have a handful)and the soundstage that this recording conveys is the best illusion I have ever heard. A real fun recording that is probably one of a kind.

Yes the Vacs do have great bass and the realism is top notch.

Enjoy
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