Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne

Very exciting - call me Jonathan!

-Mike

I placed an order for these in late January 2011 - can't believe I've been this patient. Hope they're all the reviewers say and more. Maybe the long wait is creating unrealistic expectations. Any additional delays and my enthusiasm will seriously wane. A typical pair of speakers only lasts one or two years with me - the wait has already pushed them to the end of their life-cycle! Insane hobby...

I put down 20% of speaker cost + estimated shipping. Just to be clear, I've never been concerned about losing my deposit or legitimacy of Evolution Acoustics operation. Simply a little frustrated at the wait time. There's something to be said for Evolution's insistence that the product be of a quality level they feel represents their brand, regardless of how long that takes. I just wish it had been a much shorter wait.

Jonathan:

Any updates on shipping for the MicroOnes?

-Mike

Mine are set to arrive later this week. While my gear isn't inexpensive, it's not mega-buck either (iMac serving WAV files through Audirvana+; Neko Audio D100MKII DAC; Aaron No.1.a Integrated Amp). I'd be happy to post feedback after hooking them up and giving them a chance to settle/burn in.

FWIW, these will be replacing Harbeth Compact 7ES-3's.

I'm not going to comment on the issues being expressed here, but am prepared to offer an early assessment of sound quality. I'm probably less than 1/4 way into the 300-hour recommended break-in period, but I can unequivocally state the MMMicroOnes at this point are easily the equal of the Harbeth Compact 7ES-3s I've been using. If you've heard the Harbeth's, you'll know how ringing this endorsement is. I'm looking forward to getting past the 300-hour mark and expect the MM Ones to make further significant gains. Well done Jonathan and Kevin.

-Mike

I'm also on the burn-in bandwagon. I've been slowly starting to toe them in a bit, but was cautious as the treble was a little hot (in my admittedly lively room) and I was concerned about making that issue worse. I sent Jonathan a pic after toeing them in a bit and he came back advising me to toe them in some more - he advised aiming the speakers at my shoulders. Definitely good advice. I'm not sure if they're more lively off axis or the extra toe in is preventing early reflections - either way, a very positive change. They're really starting to sing now.

Rgs92:

I wouldn't say the Harbeth's sound like the MMOnes. With my equipment, the Harbeth's had great midrange, OK bass (decent extension, but definitely rounded off - resolution of what was happening in the bass was a bit blunted), and decent, but occasionally sharp treble. The MMOnes have better extension, mass and way better resolution in the bass; the mids are clearer and maybe a smidge leaner than the Harbeth's (although further break-in may ameliorate this); and the highs on the MMOnes are way better - cleaner, more pristine and since I've toed them in more, none of the occasional sharpness I experienced with the Harbeth's.

In my system and for my tastes, the MMOne has definitely eclipsed the Harbeth's.

-Mike