I would try to check out the VMPS line of speakers if you can, lots of models in all size and price range. All vmps speakers I have listen to have great bass and you just can't beat the sound of ribbons for mid/highs. Not a lot of dealers but you may find a dealer near you if your lucky, I did. Ribbons are great for removing that filter between you and the music, I have a set of apogee speakers with 26 inch ribbons in my two channel system. I have not listened to the Mirage M7's but have listened to the M1 and M3's years ago (a little dark sounding) but still some of the best speakers I had ever listened to at the time and would have bought one or the other but my room was way to small at that time in my life.
Choosing my speaker time
In the process of getting my audio system togheter. My number 1 concern is stereo, and secondary is HT. My goal is a system that is extremely involving for music. My taste in music is varied. I listen to folk rock, heavy rock, classical, accapello, jazz, you name it, if it's good, I like it. The sound levels I enjoy are somewhat related to the music type. If I was in the room they are playing in, I want it to be about that level. So for pink floyd, I like it pretty loud so thats a real requirement, but of course it cant just sound good at high levels.
The room I'm in is long and narrow (35'X14') with 22' vaulted ceilings. Acoustics are good, no carpets, no reverb (it's open so sound escapes).
What i've got now is:
AVP
AMP3
Dennon 2800II DVD/CD
Digital Cable (Harmonic Tech)
Speaker cables (Straigh wire top of line)
Mirage M7si
REL Stata III sub
The proceed stuff it new to me and the first pieces of my upgrade path. The main amp is going to be a mark levinson 27.5 or 331, thats already decided. The next to go is the speakers. The M7's I love the overall sound, the air, sound stage, imaging, openess, etc. But they are at their limit and seem like they have a filter/veil between me and the music.
One of the nicest speaker I heard in the old day's was the B&W silver signature series. I'm off now to go and listen to the new B&W signature 805's. I know it's totaly different than the mirage, but I do like the sound. I'm concerned about the big room and higher volumes at time. I briefly heard the revel F30's, but the room sucked and they sounded boxy. So, here's the question, do you think these will fit we'll and of course any other speaker you think I should listen to?
The room I'm in is long and narrow (35'X14') with 22' vaulted ceilings. Acoustics are good, no carpets, no reverb (it's open so sound escapes).
What i've got now is:
AVP
AMP3
Dennon 2800II DVD/CD
Digital Cable (Harmonic Tech)
Speaker cables (Straigh wire top of line)
Mirage M7si
REL Stata III sub
The proceed stuff it new to me and the first pieces of my upgrade path. The main amp is going to be a mark levinson 27.5 or 331, thats already decided. The next to go is the speakers. The M7's I love the overall sound, the air, sound stage, imaging, openess, etc. But they are at their limit and seem like they have a filter/veil between me and the music.
One of the nicest speaker I heard in the old day's was the B&W silver signature series. I'm off now to go and listen to the new B&W signature 805's. I know it's totaly different than the mirage, but I do like the sound. I'm concerned about the big room and higher volumes at time. I briefly heard the revel F30's, but the room sucked and they sounded boxy. So, here's the question, do you think these will fit we'll and of course any other speaker you think I should listen to?
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