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Q acoustics harsh high end

Please help.
Just bought a Pioneer network reciever and a pair of 3050s. I realise this isn't top end equipment but at any sort of volume the upper frequencies are harsh,  very noticeable on female voices. The last system I had was started back in the late 70s with a pair of MA4s, then a denon amp, 50W I think, then I added a mid range Marantz cd player.
I remember having absolutely no issues with the sound quality. I have tried placing the system in a different room. I have tried a different amp (Marantz 63KI). I have tried a different Cd player but all sound the same, bright, harsh top end. Im begining to think it's the speakers but the reviews are almost unanimously brilliant. I'm wondering if I should get some second hand MA 352s
Any advice would be welcome

John 
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erik_squires
16,665 posts
 
One more thing. Make sure you have reasonably well followed the manufacturer’s placement recommendations. If you are not getting the right amount of bass, this could accentuate the treble.

Also, make sure all 4 woofers are working. :)

Lightly put your fingers on the outer cone while playing music.

Best,
E
erik_squires
16,665 posts
 
Break in is a real thing, but there is a fashion trend in high end audio to exaggerate the treble.

Monitor Audio has remained committed to not doing this, and I for one applaud them. I love their sound.
erik_squires
16,665 posts
 
Get 2' away from your speakers. If the problem goes away, the problem is your room.
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