I think that the biggest difference that I noticed when auditioning these speakers was that the CLS was a bit more coherent throughout the frequency spectrum than the Monolith. While the Monoliths did go lower, I never felt that the bass fully integrated with the stat panels to where I didn't notice the discontinuity between the bass and stat drivers. You may have to work to integrate the subs with the CLS, but the lower crossover point might make that a bit easier. My ultimate gripe with the CLS was that they didn't play loud enough for me at the time (don't know how they'd fare with rock or large scale classical works, for example). They were very nice for small scale classical, chamber music and jazz. Hope this helps refresh your memory.
Monolith III's or CLS IIZ's Pros and Cons
Could anyone in these forums share any Pros and/or Cons in why you would choose one of these fine speakers over other.
With the Monolith's - I would either add a Sub or Update the Woofers.
With the CLS's - I would use my existing Two (2) ML Depth's.
My Room is 16' x 18' x 8.5' high
Amps would be the Parasound JC1's and an A21 as Monoliths have the ML Active X-over.
Parasound JC1s for the CLS's
I am not making any amp changes at this time, thank you.
I listen to Jazz, Classical and some rock.
I have owned both for these speakers in the past but it has been to long to remember the specific plusses and minuses of each. Please advise if you can and thanks.
Anyone out there who could re-state them, it would great and and much appreciated.
With the Monolith's - I would either add a Sub or Update the Woofers.
With the CLS's - I would use my existing Two (2) ML Depth's.
My Room is 16' x 18' x 8.5' high
Amps would be the Parasound JC1's and an A21 as Monoliths have the ML Active X-over.
Parasound JC1s for the CLS's
I am not making any amp changes at this time, thank you.
I listen to Jazz, Classical and some rock.
I have owned both for these speakers in the past but it has been to long to remember the specific plusses and minuses of each. Please advise if you can and thanks.
Anyone out there who could re-state them, it would great and and much appreciated.