Warren's coming down from a bad trip. Someone lent him a pair of tube monoblocks and tube pre and he's still reeling in the realization of what a huge mistake he's made in sticking with the SS rig of his. Probably he's just embarrassed and ashamed to confess it to all of you, and now that I've outted him he'll just deny every word of it. Give him a break guys.....let him recoop and figure out how he's gonna' offload that boat anchor of an SS amplifier annonymously to replace it with the real deal. Probably won't be needing those inefficient speakers anymore either so one of you other poor sots with big hat and no cattle can pick'em up cheap. Watch for those sales under the new member ID "SerenityNow" :-p
My favorite monitors of those I've heard are Silverline SR17. Imaging champs, efficient, sounds so low comin' out of em' you'll think they put a subway underneath your floor. OK, that last part is an exagerration, but you look at these tiny gorgeous little things and wonder where the heck they get a voice like that. Not bright in any which way whatsoever. They are rear-ported though and need some breathing room to bring up that low end so I don't know if that eliminates them from consideration. Did I say they were gorgeous? I want them to have my children! Yeah, that rear port's looking pretty sexy right about now!
Marco |
Slappy, I imagine you are right. Sorry, i just couldn't resist having a little fun.
Plus, I think there were a number of other owners suppoting the Caravelle speaker. Hey, I haven't heard it. Would like to. |
Warren is without a doubt more concerned about sittin down to a good hard critical listening to his caravelles than to sit here listening to all you folk banter on and on.
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What, still no Warren yet? No Caravelle this or that? And the stands? Warren, your letting us down :>).
I agree about the Europa's, it is a fine monitor.
Regards,
PS - Maybe he is a devoted Republican and is glued to the Prez speaking on TV, or is watching re-run's of it for fun. |
The bait's in the water but perhaps he's a smart fish... |
Damn man, the bait's in the water. Where is he? |
Per Warren...he must have the flu today...the Harmonic Precision Caravelles are audio nirvana and that no other monitor could go round for round with them...I believe his words were as such...supposedly they are better than anything else out there and that you should just stop looking and buy a pair for the low low price of only $4000. I'm not sure how many people out there have them, but I think there are AT LEAST TWO of these *fabulous speakers out there...if there are more, I do not know because there have only been 2 people on audiogon talk about them in the countless number times they have plugged them. Me...I like B&W's I have the CDM1nt's but would love a pair of the N805sigs.
just my 2c
Ellery |
Budrew,If you are liking the Spendor character then try out
the FL-6,now out of production. 'Elegance' Series same as your S3/5 i think.It is not a monitor,but a small imprint floorstander.I couple them with a Von Schweikert VS-1 mini-sub and is a super combo.
I use them now nearfield as they are front ported.All the newest Spendor line are rear ported so they won't work for your set-up.
These beauties go down to 45hz and even a little lower depending on the room .I use Maggie 1.6 for my regular listening room. Hey, your gear is great by the way.
Cheers,Peterd |
Tyler Acoustics Lynbrook's are wonderful. |
JM Reynaud, Focus Audio, and Harbeth all make excellent monitors and are often seen paired or sold with Blue Circle gear. |
Totem Mani-2s driven by a McIntosh MC-252. |
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Alright if Warren won't show I'll do it for him. Harmonic something or the other Caravelles. They are the best speaker since sliced bread. Just ask Warrenh, he'll tell ya! |
I was loaned a set of the Spendor 3/5's for 5 weeks while my spkrs. were having some cosmetic surgery & although they imaged well & had a nice tonality, the lack of bass was a sticking point for me.
Although I've not auditioned in my house, I've listened to the VR1 & the little Rega Ara & would pick a monitor in that order. |
Budrew, what is your price range? |
WARREN WARREN WARREN...*crowd goes wild*
I am 6 days new to the Europa gang, and I just can't stop listening to them. They sound perfect. I have felt my ears being tickled to the point of laughter (probably mild tinnitus, I know, but still, it feels good!). My new system w/the Europas sounds so good.
Note: I completely restructured my system. I didn't just change speakers, so I can't attribute all the new sonic benefits to the Europas.
*runs to stereo to listen* |
Totem Tabu, something about that 'capacitor-less' design just draws me in... excellent monitor IMO. |
In all seriousness Budrew, I was using ProAc Response 1SCs with a Blue Circle BC21 in the mix in relatively small room. I also have Audience AU24 speaker cable as part of the system.
The 1SCs are great little monitors [I also own Tablette 50 Signatures] that create a big yet focused image and they sound great with acoustic instruments and vocals.
The 1SCs have a character that can change greatly depending on what electronics are mated to it. They seem to really shine with tubes somewhere upstream, because valves seem to unlock the organic nature of the ProAc sound without compromising their detail.
One drawback to using newer ProAc monitors is the use of rear ports, so they need to be away from rear walls which could be difficult to achieve in a small room. But, ProAcs are very good for nearfield listening, and properly set up they can absolutely disappear and create a holographic soundfield in front of you.
I've heard the Spendor S3/5s, but that was at CES with Talk Electronics in front of them, so I can't make any direct comparisons. But I did compare the Sonus Faber Concertinos to the Tab 50 Sigs and thought they were very different. Both sounded organic, and while the Concertinos had a woodier, earthier sound and created a wider soundstage, I ended up keeping the ProAcs because of there sometimes scary and realisitc soundstaging ability.
I still own the Tab 50 Sigs and have been mostly using 1SCs for the past two years. Both are excellent. If I had to contrast them I'd say they were the same "person", but at different stages of their life. The 1SCs are that person at age 35, whereas the Tab 50 Sigs are that person during their college days. Does that make any sense?
I just got Response 2.5s last week and have been greatly enjoying them, even in my small room. |
Komodo Dragons!
Scariest damn Monitor Lizards on Earth!
They got saliva that'll kill ya! |
Warrenh will be here soon enough to proclaim the royalty of his babies, fwiw. |
Hall monitors. Somebody has to keep those kids from running at school. |
Where is WarrenH when you need him????????..........................
Oz |
You'd be hard pressed, and would have to spend a whole lot more money to find a better monitor than Green Mountain Audios' Europa. All one need do to verify this is listen to them. Then make up your own mind. Following the Europa though, for another monitor must be what following Hendrix was like to other guitarists. |
I will not try to answer your questions(s) in regards to the best for your setup, but will answer what my favorite is, B&W Signature 805. (Because I own it. (wink)) I agree that there are a number of very good monitors available. |
SHAMROCK EIRES. THESE MONITORS OFFER REAL BASS TO MID 30'S.
THEY ARE REVEALING WITHOUT BEING ANALYTICAL. LEADING & TRAILING EDGE OF TRANSIENTS ARE BELEIVABLE. IMAGE WELL.
THEY OFFER A BALANCED PRESENTATION WHERE ALL ASPECTS OF THE ACOUSTIC ARE PRESENT WITHOUT ANY AREA BEING "HYPED".
THEY USE SCAN SPEAK DRIVERS WITH A VERY WELL DESIGNED CROSSOVER.
REVIEWS ARE ON THIR WEB SITE & ALSO AVAILABLE ON ECOUSTICS.
CORDIALLY,
DAVE |
