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Sweet not so sweet

Hi,

I'm an owner of the Innersound Eros ESLs and while I love the sound while sitting in the "sweet spot", my "sweet spot" seat is between 2 sections of a modular sofa and is very uncomfortable. I have lived with this for 3 years or so, and now am looking for suggestions to get as close to the ESL sound as I can while having wider dispersion. My room is 20'x14' with the speakers positioned on the short wall and out no more than 3 feet. Physical size is not a problem as my wife will happy with anything smaller than the Eroses. The only restriction is that they cannot be out more than 3' from the short wall. Replacing the sofa is not an option (unfortunately).

My current "short list" includes:

Tyler Linbrook Sig System
Silverline Sonata
Dunalvy Canata/Aletha
Reimer Wind River
Von Schweikert VR4 jrs
Hyperion 938s
Usher AC 10/ 8871

Please suggest any other models that I may have overlooked.

All opinions welcome!

Thanks.

Mike
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sedona
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Mike, I once owned the Innersound Eros MK II and I agree with you concerning the sweet spot ---- way too small. On the other hand, the sound they produced was exceptional. I've gone from the Eros to Von Schweikert VR4 Gen III's, Meadowlark Osprey's, Source Technology and others ----- all good speakers but none of the 'cone' speakers captured the magic of the Eros.

I sold my Von Schweikert's to a fellow Audiogoner who also owned a pair of Martin Logans --- he had the Von Schweikerts up for sale and sold within a month.

I am currently waiting for a demo of the Eminent Technology VIIIa's.

When going form an electrostat to a cone speaker, I would make darn sure you listen to all of them at length (if possible) before you commit to purchase.

Best of Luck
sedona
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Mike,
I haven't chose Eminent Technology VIIIA's ---- yet, still waiting to get a demo. But I've heard nothing but good about them from those whose opinion I trust, and yes they take some power but supposedly have the Eros magic.

As a personal preference, I try to stay with American made loudspeakers and I've heard very good things about Reimer and Tyler Acoustics.

I would also suggest you look into VMPS (RM30) speakers --- they have flat panel tweeters and midrange married to cone woofers -- I'm going to listen to a pair in a month or so.

My thinking is once someone owns an electrostat or flat panel ribbon speaker they might have a little trouble switching to box speakers. You might as well which is why I strongly recommend you audition your short list before you purchase.
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