I have the Evolution 3's - the floor stander version of the Trente's. They go down to 35hz, and look great.
They are slightly warm sounding, balanced (no evidence of driver hand-over), sweet, immediate, sassy and seductive. I wouldn't call them romantic, but they are far from cool or analytical.
They are easy to drive on my Cairn 4808A 30 watt Integrated (first 10 in class A) and vocals are wonderful on that combo.
I tried Plinius - too slow for me.
I tried Bel Canto Evo II - sterile and boring
I tried Bryston B100 - punchy and great bass control, good with instruments but mids are recessed.
Criticisms? A little thick in the bass, a little rolled off in the treble.
JMR has now updated most of his range, I am awaiting the new Evolution Signatures that are due out first quarter 2007. I believe the tweeter is more refined and extended, and the woofer somewhat tighter. That will be fine with me.
I suggest you contact Bob Neill at Amherst Audio. Very helpful, honest - not pushy.
http://www.amherstaudio.com
I live in New Zealand. The JMR's - I heard the Trente's as well as a mate bought them - are the best speakers I heard for my tastes - and I listened to everything available under $10,000.
I have recently heard the De Vore Fidelity Gibbon Super 8 - similar sound, a bit more refined, not so passionate.
Best of luck
They are slightly warm sounding, balanced (no evidence of driver hand-over), sweet, immediate, sassy and seductive. I wouldn't call them romantic, but they are far from cool or analytical.
They are easy to drive on my Cairn 4808A 30 watt Integrated (first 10 in class A) and vocals are wonderful on that combo.
I tried Plinius - too slow for me.
I tried Bel Canto Evo II - sterile and boring
I tried Bryston B100 - punchy and great bass control, good with instruments but mids are recessed.
Criticisms? A little thick in the bass, a little rolled off in the treble.
JMR has now updated most of his range, I am awaiting the new Evolution Signatures that are due out first quarter 2007. I believe the tweeter is more refined and extended, and the woofer somewhat tighter. That will be fine with me.
I suggest you contact Bob Neill at Amherst Audio. Very helpful, honest - not pushy.
http://www.amherstaudio.com
I live in New Zealand. The JMR's - I heard the Trente's as well as a mate bought them - are the best speakers I heard for my tastes - and I listened to everything available under $10,000.
I have recently heard the De Vore Fidelity Gibbon Super 8 - similar sound, a bit more refined, not so passionate.
Best of luck