Currently they are 300mm from the back wall and QAcoustics recommends
≥
200mm. However I'm still experimenting with the positioning and toeing in
Speakers for Pathos Classic One MKIII
Hello Gents. My system consists of the following components:
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit (DC) Turntable
Pro-Ject USB DAC Box S2+
Pathos Classic One MKIII Integrated Hybrid Amplifier
Klipsch RP-600M Speakers
I have this system form more than a year but I think I'm tired of the forward sound of the Klipsches. To be honest I really like the dynamics, the clarity and the details but I'm enough of the sound right in my face, so I'm looking for a floorstander under 1000$ that have a more relaxed, warm - laid back sound. My priorities would be:
1. Musical
2. Refined
3. Rich/Body/Texture
4. Relaxed
5. Clarity/Details
6. Good LF extension
I've made some basic research and came to the following options:
- Q Acoustics 3050i
- PSB Alpha T20
- KEF Q550
- Wharfedale Diamond 230
- Dali Zensor 5
What do you think of these options guys? Would you recommend something else?
Thanks!
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Here is a picture that i took today :) https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10222851179887080&set=g.2066685206902784 |
I demoed an old pair of Dynaudio contur 1 mk2 with the pathos, and i was pretty impressed. I was ready to pull the trigger on new the new Emit M30 series but than suddenly a friend of mine convinced me to demo the Q Acoustics 3050i before i make any final decision. God ... those inexpensive speakers (800$) almost half the price of dynaudios sounded so good on the pathos. The soundstage was 3D holographic very deep and wide, the bass was punchy and defined (bit uncontrolled on a moments), the vocals and the piano were in the air well beyond the speakers. I thought to my self this should stop here :) So i ordered a pair and I'm enjoing them right now with Bill Evans Trio :) |
I demoed the Monitor Audio Silver 500 driven by the pathos, but i wasn't impressed. I suspect it was the room, i could feel but not hear the bass. Also the overall sound was somehow lifeless and thin. Now i have another offer from my dealer for the new Dynaudio Emit M30 series but they don't have them on stock so i wont be able to demo them. I was wondering if anyone of you have any experience with Dynaudios. Thanks |
@sunshdw Unfortunately We don't have ant Fyne audio dealers here |
Thanks for your response
freediver. Do you have any suggestion for tubes under 100$ for pair. Thanks |
Haven’t heard Kef or PSB’s in 20 years.Never heard the Q Acoustics but I like the combination of materials they use & have had experience with similar materials & really like the sound they are capable of.I have also used Dali Zensor 3’s & 1’s & REALLY like the wood pulp drivers,they have such an organic midrange for an inexpensive speaker,the tweeters are not quite as good & in that budget range I prefer something from Dynaudio...Based on materials,tech & reviews I would go Q Acoustics then Dali... Also have you sorted out the room acoustics,some of that in your face could be a hard room & echo..How about tube rolling?Some NOS Mullard small signal tubes can really open up the organic tone a good tube preamp is capable of...If memory serves that amp uses Mosfet for output,I would think it has the possibility of some world class sound... |