Well the meadowlark Kestral 2s and the Soliloquy 5.3s are out of the system, and PBN Montana SP IIIs and Tyler Acoustics Tylo reference monitors are in. I found a great deal on a pair of PBN Audio Montana SP IIIs in birdseye maple finish. I needed the cash to help fund this addition so I reluctantly sold the Kestral 2s. It was basically a dead heat between the Kestrals and the Tylo reference monitors; the Tylos have essentially equal extension on both high and low frequency bands, but perhaps a bit nicer center fill. Low level rez was also quite nice. Basically it came down to the fact that I could get about $300 more from the Kestrals than the Tylos and since I needed the cash the Kestrals had to go. But now with the Montana SP IIIs (as well as the Tylos) I am happy as a clam. For those who haven't heard the SP IIIs it is musical nirvanna; unbeatable mid range that is so clear and delicate it sounds as though the performers are actually there. Would anybody out there like to weigh in on the Montana SP IIIs...?
Review: Tyler Acoustics Taylo Ref Monitor
Category: Speakers
After owning probably 12 pairs of high end speakers during this crazy hobby of mine, I am finally happy. I first heard these speakers at a good friends home and impressed imediately with the timber and accuracy they were capable of. I purchased a pair the next day and have been more than pleased.
These monitors not only offer solid imaging but are dynamic and project a HUGE soundstage. The driver compliment in this monitor is hard to beat at this pricepoint.(Seas and Scanspeak) The fit and finish is also excellent on the cabinets. You can even choose different internal wiring options and Binding Posts. (The Cardas work very well)
These speakers are truly a bargain at what Ty sells them for. I kind of feel like I got the better end of the deal in this purchase. They offer a musical liquidity that rivals speakers in the 15k and up category. In my dedicated listening room, the bass extension is deep and tight. For once, I am completely happy and no longer and travleing the upgrade path. I am just buying more music.
Associated gear
Electrocompaniet ECI-3 (Int. Amp)
Sony XA7ES (CDP)
Audioquest Anaconda XLR (Interconnect)
XLO Ref Type 5 (Speaker Wire)
Shunyata Sidewinder Gold (PC, AMP)
Similar products
Sonus Faber, JM Lab, Revel, DynAudio
After owning probably 12 pairs of high end speakers during this crazy hobby of mine, I am finally happy. I first heard these speakers at a good friends home and impressed imediately with the timber and accuracy they were capable of. I purchased a pair the next day and have been more than pleased.
These monitors not only offer solid imaging but are dynamic and project a HUGE soundstage. The driver compliment in this monitor is hard to beat at this pricepoint.(Seas and Scanspeak) The fit and finish is also excellent on the cabinets. You can even choose different internal wiring options and Binding Posts. (The Cardas work very well)
These speakers are truly a bargain at what Ty sells them for. I kind of feel like I got the better end of the deal in this purchase. They offer a musical liquidity that rivals speakers in the 15k and up category. In my dedicated listening room, the bass extension is deep and tight. For once, I am completely happy and no longer and travleing the upgrade path. I am just buying more music.
Associated gear
Electrocompaniet ECI-3 (Int. Amp)
Sony XA7ES (CDP)
Audioquest Anaconda XLR (Interconnect)
XLO Ref Type 5 (Speaker Wire)
Shunyata Sidewinder Gold (PC, AMP)
Similar products
Sonus Faber, JM Lab, Revel, DynAudio
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