Thanks for the suggestion, Shadorne. Yes, I probably would not be thinking of alternatives if I wasn't looking at a move in the near future.
Speaker alternatives
I was musing about my speakers and thought I'd invite you to muse along with me. Most of you know a lot more than me.
Presently I have Revel Ultima Studio 2's, powered by an Ayre AX-5 Twenty. They are about 2 feet out from the long wall of a 19x14x9 room, about 7 1/2 feet apart. The sound is excellent, focused but spacious stage, extended, dynamic, resolved, musical. I might prefer a little bigger room, but sitting position near the rear wall allows for good integration of the sound.
So what's the problem? Well, none really. Mostly curiosity, but I may be moving to a little smaller place upon retirement and I was beginning to think of alternatives. Recent listings that caught my eye included Thiel 2.4's and Vandersteen Treo CT's, slightly smaller floor-standers. I recently borrowed Harbeth HL5+ and found them pleasant but lacking in resolution, extension and dynamics compared to what I have and enjoy. Nice, but not for me.
I listen to classical, bluegrass and acoustic music, classic rock and blues, jazz, etc.
Thanks for your insights and suggestions.
Presently I have Revel Ultima Studio 2's, powered by an Ayre AX-5 Twenty. They are about 2 feet out from the long wall of a 19x14x9 room, about 7 1/2 feet apart. The sound is excellent, focused but spacious stage, extended, dynamic, resolved, musical. I might prefer a little bigger room, but sitting position near the rear wall allows for good integration of the sound.
So what's the problem? Well, none really. Mostly curiosity, but I may be moving to a little smaller place upon retirement and I was beginning to think of alternatives. Recent listings that caught my eye included Thiel 2.4's and Vandersteen Treo CT's, slightly smaller floor-standers. I recently borrowed Harbeth HL5+ and found them pleasant but lacking in resolution, extension and dynamics compared to what I have and enjoy. Nice, but not for me.
I listen to classical, bluegrass and acoustic music, classic rock and blues, jazz, etc.
Thanks for your insights and suggestions.