Tidal Speakers owners

Argyro, the system you heard "Sunray's" you mentioned above.

What is the dimensions of the room + ceiling height.

How far away were you sitting.

How far are the speakers from the back wall, sides and between.

Reason I ask is that my designated room has set empty now for some time and I've been looking at potential set-ups. I have in another room MBL 101E's set-up that I love and will be keeping.

THX

Calloway, did I read right LIST is $80K for these?

Calloway,

this hobby is crazy specially with list prices such as this, I don't under your remark made saying;

"obviously not for everyone but for those who can afford them they are great.."

Kindly enlighten me ...

Who cares if one can afford them or not, lets face it that's allot of money for that product.

Hi Charles1dad,

yes the VAC Statement 450's are which I own, thanks Calloway for clarification.

I can fully appreciate the enthusiasm but when I start reading an indivual writing;

"'drive' these speakers as good or better then most every amp known....at any cost."

How do you know this? I doubt you have heard every amp with your speakers so your credibility really lacks writing such.

"why don't you read the review"

Are you serious? that's one person opinion and this reviewer did not have every amp combo within to hear. Has anyone even heard this specific set-up or any others the reviewer speaks of, maybe his set-ups suck. Individuals who seem to back up their purchase due to a review has always left me scratching my head and laughing.

It's greeat that you are enjoying your amps but give me a break.

Looking at these amps I'm still left scratching my head due to the cost being $80K, for what.

My Vac's are the same cost and they even left me scratching my head saying this absolutely rediculous but to me they look more substantial.

With so much money invested in gear I was shocked when I viewed your set-up, you may want to make some adjustments because it's the weakest link right now. In general having a designated room so you can truely hear the potential would be best. Looking at your picks that large wall unit in the middle of your speakers in general with the glass and tv alcove is just really bad, the large table in front of your speakers with a glass top is another no no and shocked that you would not know this.

I have my set-up currently in a living rm space which isn't ideal either and have always known it being the weak link but is night and day from yours but still know a designated room would be the way to go which I'm currently designing.

Some suggestions; if this is your only room I would recomend you get rid of the wall unit, if this is your only tv viewing area install a plasma on the wall, install a low component stand system "max 3 shelves high" HRS for example makes a nice one. Get rid of the big table out front.

P.S. Let up on the implying "BEST" because there is no best just different.

Enjoy!

Yes that would be fun indeed, would be interesting to try yours with my MBL 101E's but unfortuantely I don't see it happening due to logistics, you are located in the US and I'm in CANADA.

It's still only Keith's opinion, has anyone actually heard his set-up. What size of room was it, what was the seating arrangment and so on. The areas of that I would think may have possible limitations would be; bottom end, control of such over all, micro and macro dynamics, trancients, spl peaks, run out of gas when specific music calls for it, issues sounding strained while playing in a mid to large rooms.

Looking at Calloway's pics and seating I would refer to that being on the smaller size.

Calloway, I don't believe there is a need to apologize.

Some times the passion can just take over, it's great that you post your findings because it offers options.

Your room; what I recommended honestly give it some thought because it would be a large improvement.

Enjoy!

Calloway,
as long as you are enjoying that's all that matters who cares what others think in the end. I love tube amps driving speakers specially if they do it right, hope you get them back soon and enjoy.