Speakers around 20k

Ikarus -

Thanks for your post - if I may ask, what was it about the Snell that separated it from the pack? Was it better timbre (natural sound & texture of voices & instruments), articulation (where you can easily pick out and follow a single voice or instrument), soundstaging, bass, dynamics, coherence, freedom from boxiness, or something else?

I fell in love with the Snell Type A's many years ago, but then the company seemed to go in a more mass-market direction, and frankly I haven't heard a Snell speaker in years. Since I have some familiarity with some of the other speakers you auditioned, I'd be quite interested in finding out what, in particular, made the new Snell stand out to you.

Best of luck to you in your quest!

Ikarus,

Thanks for putting your impression of the Snells into words. You've done an excellent job of conveying a sense of what their presentation is like. "Goosebumps" is very descriptive - I think I'd like the Snells, too.

I was recently introduced to the local Snell distributor, and your evaluation makes me inclined to take the line seriously.

To the best of my knowledge there are no Sound Lab dealers near you, so I've contacted a Sound Lab owner (one of my customers) in your neck of the woods who would be happy to have you come over for a listen. I'll e-mail you with his contact information.

Best wishes,

Duke