Your problem does not come as good news to me; because I am anticipating buying the Virgos or higher. Nevertheless,let me say I have heard them a few times, and set up is critical. I heard them with my own big band CD and driven by an expensive tube amp, and they sounded very good.I was not clear as to what amp you have, but I agree with the other audiogoner, put a big amp behind them; also, there impedance is a bit tricky. Also, I also would recommend a new cable like the Analysis Plus Oval 9 cooper.(You can probably buy it from Audio Advisor and return it if you don't like it; check their return policy. This cable if you can believe the reviews should open up the mid-range. I think the MIT is not a good choice for this speaker. I have been using MIT term 2 with B&W for the last four years and am convinced this cable compresses the dynamic range. It was an improvement over the Monster Reference hose I used---more coherent but MIT lacks dynamic range. Good Luck
need help with virgos
I just purchased a pair of Virgos about three weeks ago. My previous speakers are Spica TC60's which are stand-mounted two ways. Although the Virgo's have more detail than my Spica's, and are more dynamic, there is something wrong with the midrange. There is no power in the midrange. I notice this on saxophone and guitar (not acoustic) passages. Despite the smaller Spica, when a low note was hit on a sax it came at you and shook the room. It was deep and chesty, like real life. The Virgo's midrange sounds real small. Also all my CD's sound like they were recorded in an enormous room now, even the studio cuts. Is this more accurate?
The posts I read on the Virgo's are all raves, especially regarding the mid's. Something is wrong or I am jaded. I want to know if anyone has had a similar experience and if anything can be done. My system is Sony 777 SACD, AI L1 preamp, CJ 11A, MIT.
The posts I read on the Virgo's are all raves, especially regarding the mid's. Something is wrong or I am jaded. I want to know if anyone has had a similar experience and if anything can be done. My system is Sony 777 SACD, AI L1 preamp, CJ 11A, MIT.