The Yamaha NS-5000's would be perfect for that set-up and room.
Opinions!!
Thinking of getting new speakers. I have my Martin Logan’s prodigy’s for a little under 12 years.
Wanting to try something different. In the age of COVID tough to audition.
The room is 16 x 28. Equipment is Luxman 900u amp, AR 6se , Esoteric k-01xd and Aurender n10.
‘Speakers I am listening to online(only)
1.KEF Blade 2
2.Magico A5
3.Focal Sopra 3
4. Focal Stella.
and of courseI have to throw ML ESL 15a Ins.
Thanks in advance..
Wanting to try something different. In the age of COVID tough to audition.
The room is 16 x 28. Equipment is Luxman 900u amp, AR 6se , Esoteric k-01xd and Aurender n10.
‘Speakers I am listening to online(only)
1.KEF Blade 2
2.Magico A5
3.Focal Sopra 3
4. Focal Stella.
and of courseI have to throw ML ESL 15a Ins.
Thanks in advance..
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I'm using a pair of persona 7f that I grabbed instead of the blades because they were within driving distance. I think if you've been listening to Martin Logans for the last decade you're going to find most conventional speakers dull, that said the personas are the most detailed without being sibilant. detail is this speakers description top to bottom, bass, mids, and treble. even imaging and soundstage is exposed, really impressive and the big ones are on sale here for what looks like 1/2 price used. I have all the above speakers on my list also but I think at this point neither is better, only different. |
Most importantly I am looking for a detailed wide soundstage Number one comment I get, they are always impressed with the detailed wide (and deep) sound stage. The last group who were here, we played Aja, said it was the best he ever heard. Tekton Moab. But hey, don’t just take our word for it, https://youtu.be/7RxRTFx6Cd0?t=350 That's Double Impacts he's talking about. Moabs have that in spades. Ulfberht even that much better. In the price range you are talking? Ulf, totally. A lot of guys say this is what they want. Then they go buy a Faberge Egg for five times as much. Tekton will never be featured in Architectural Digest. If this is a deal breaker for you, oh well. |
@topfinadv, Please read this review of the NSMT Model 100, it plays to your main criterion of soundstage; https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/nsmt/ Manufacturer website; https://nsmt-loudspeakers.com/ |
How about these? I think quite a few people really love them. They are possibly the most impressive speaker that I’ve ever heard. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa63a0-mbl-101-e-mk1-full-range?refsource=hifishark |
I too used the ML Prodigy. They sound better bi-amped with an active crossover. Better yet are the Quad 2905’s. I have owned two pairs of 2905’s and one pair of 2805’s for ten years or more, and am just experiencing my first failures. One panel has gone (out of 32) and one high voltage transformer. If you don’t use them like sonic bludgeons they seem to work fine - at least, mine do. Once you’ve lived with ESL’s, I don’t think there is any going back. One highly respected member here owns MBL’s and he opined that they were better than anything but ESL’s. If you like the ESL sound, stay with it, I say. |
@b_limo had an interesting suggestion. FWIW, this interview with MBL might add to your understanding of their approach: https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2020/08/06/a-deep-dive-in-the-high-end-sitting-down-with-mbl/ |
I agree with Rodman99999 - stick with electrostatics / planer speakers- I compared my Maggie 1.7i to Martin Logan and stuck with my Maggies- better sound stage. I do not know your price range - but the Maggie 1.7i are only $2,200 new. The Maggie 3.7i are $6,500 new. Everyone complains about the base lacking below 50 hertz with Maggies - solution - add The Swarm (4 subwoofer array and the system comes with it's own Amp) - got a TAS Golden Ear award twice - cost $3,200. This set up is worth investigating - especially in your large room. Just my two cents - Happy Listening |
A great next step, for $400: Jolida (Black Ice) SS-X Sound Expander! This piece really has worked well with my Prodigys. (Read about them in other posts) Wanting to try domething different? Why not stay with the speakers you have, just give yourself more options to tailor what the Prodigys can do for you! |