Joseph Audio RM25XL


I had a pair of JSE Infinite Slopes back in the 80's and loved their sound, but they were a bit bass shy. I just acquired a pair of RM25XL speakers and got them set up this afternoon. Out of the box, for some reason, they were not that impressive, but after a few hours of listening to them, I am just blown away. The soundstage is immense with the players suspended in air. The extension on the upper end is very impressive and the low end, while not extremely low, is very well controlled and powerful. I have heard a ton of really fine speakers in this price range, but I must say these speakers have absolutely no deficiencies. I wouldn't describe them as particularly "warm", rather extremely accurate and musical. I am using a Modwright KWA 100SE amp and a Belles 22A preamp and these speakers are simply creating a magical sound I have not heard before in my listening room. All plans for off for tonight... I am gonna be tipping a few brewski's and getting acquainted with these fine new speakers.
whitestix

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Thanks Soix. Before I shortlist them ... how do they perform  on female vocals....are they known to have a big sound...on the rich side perhaps?

Anyone else has feedback?


Resurrecting an old thread here....need some feedback on the rm25xl.

From experience...would you categorize them as tilted towards the top, on the lean side and cool side of neutral? Thanks.
oh...neutral probably means not on rich side...:) Just trying to stay away from lean sounding speakers...ie...not much image density...thin. Thanks. 
@goldprintaudio...how do the rm25xl do for female vocals and piano? I listen to jazz vocals and acoustic instrumentals almost exclusively. Excessive top end energy and etch are a no no for me. Thanks.