I have had a pair of Carver Amazing Platinum IV speakers since I originally purchased them about ... You know, I really can't remember when I purchased them. I do know that I got them just before they were discontinued from production. Picked up a pair of Carver Silver 9t monoblocks at the same time. Maybe not the best amp out there but they seem to work well with the Carver speakers.
Anyway, for the price, I can't remember hearing any speaker that can compare with the Carver Amazings. The smooth sound of the 60" ribbons coupled to the four 12" woofers per side are incredible. Truly a full range sound.
Have I heard better sounding speakers? Yes! but at incredulous prices. 25K - 100k for speakers is OK if your happen to be in that tax bracket, but for the average working Joe, that translates to a new car or down-payment on a home or condo.
I have recently started shopping for speakers again. It seems that every few years I get that itch, but have yet to find a speaker that would impress me to the point where I would just get rid of my Carvers. I am curious about listening to the VMPS RM40 though. I have heard good things about them, but their nearest dealer to me is in Virginia or somewhere in that area.
Any suggestions as to what I might want to look into for replacement speakers would be appreciated. I don't know if I could go back to dynamic drivers though. There is just something magical about ribbons or electrostatic panels.
Anyway, for the price, I can't remember hearing any speaker that can compare with the Carver Amazings. The smooth sound of the 60" ribbons coupled to the four 12" woofers per side are incredible. Truly a full range sound.
Have I heard better sounding speakers? Yes! but at incredulous prices. 25K - 100k for speakers is OK if your happen to be in that tax bracket, but for the average working Joe, that translates to a new car or down-payment on a home or condo.
I have recently started shopping for speakers again. It seems that every few years I get that itch, but have yet to find a speaker that would impress me to the point where I would just get rid of my Carvers. I am curious about listening to the VMPS RM40 though. I have heard good things about them, but their nearest dealer to me is in Virginia or somewhere in that area.
Any suggestions as to what I might want to look into for replacement speakers would be appreciated. I don't know if I could go back to dynamic drivers though. There is just something magical about ribbons or electrostatic panels.