PMC 24 and Canalis Cambria two way floorstanders; What is the advantage to this design?:
I recently noticed several 2 way floor standers, in particular, the PMC.24 ($6000 retail) and the Canalis Cambria at $5000 retail. Pro-AC and Spendor also offer a few 2 way floorstanders
Is there any advantage to a 2 way floor stander to a 3 way system??
I am aware that less drivers and crossovers, and a slimmer cabinet "usually" provide better sound quality; However, the retail prices of the above don't seemed to represent "good value".
Thank you, S.J.
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Oh, and after a bit of research, I found even more potentially helpful info: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/scansonic-mb2-5-floor-stander-speaker-does-it-complete-with-o... Speakers, speakers, and more speakers. |
Sunny, I think that choosing speakers is perhaps the most difficult task. Over time I've learned a few things that work for me. 1- Decent speakers can sound pretty darn good when powered by excellent electronics. 2- "Great" speakers can sound pretty darn awful when powered by mediocre electronics. 3-Auditioning speakers, even at high-end audio salons, yields just a taste of what they can or cannot deliver. It's only when one takes them home, and lives with them, that one begins to understand. 4- The room is a very important component, often overlooked. I read many reviews and so-called buyer's guides of numerous speakers before I made my choices. Since then I've spent months dialing in what I have. I love the journey but I also enjoy arriving a favorable end of said journey. My goal is to enjoy music in my home- I'm there. Thankfully. I understand that "better" speakers exist. At this point I don't care. :) FYI: I have Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor M's and Magnepan .7's. Completely different designs and both are completely enjoyable depending on my mood and the weather outside. |
Sunny, Here are my final thoughts: There's nothing "problematic" about Magnepans unless you object to their physical appearance, and expect the kind of bass that a 3-way dynamic speaker might provide. There's a lot of plain bunk on the internets about Maggies. IMO they're one of the least expensive ways to get into high-end speakers. My listening space is similar to yours only smaller- 11x13 and the back wall opens to the living room and the inside wall has a doorway to the adjacent kitchen. My .7's are about 4' from the front wall and about 10" from the side walls. They sound fantastic. I run an all-tube system. Wall of sound! :) Depth. Tactile. And my cats don't mess with 'em. Magnepans are arguably easier to position than many dynamic speakers due to their bipolar design which minimizes side wall reflections. I found myself experimenting more with the Sonus Faber monitors to get them optimally positioned. Here's my best tip: If you want a completely killer system, purchased new, for under $1000 bux, get a pair of Magnepan MMG's and a pair of Andrew Jones 8" powered subs. Put one sub in one of the front corners and the other on a diagonal in a rear corner. You won't believe what you'll be hearing. Seriously. Absolutely 100% guaranteed. :) Over and out. |