YG Acoustics add in Stereophile

I also own a pair of YG ANAT Ref II professional speakers and I agree with Kusina. Additionally, I have a pair of Kipod studios as rear channels and an ANAT Ref II center channel.

My listening position is 16ft back from the ANATs in an L-shaped room that is 16x32ft on the vertical part of the L and 35x16ft on the horizontal. I listen at realistic levels (well over 100db at the listening position) and have never had an issue with the speakers "bottoming" out or showing any stress whatsoever.

In my experience, typically, when a speaker shows signs of stress like that it is the amplifier not being able to maintain control and not an issue with the speaker. I certainly don't know in the cases that were cited.

I've heard many speakers, and while I've not heard every speaker, the YG are the best I've heard (and yes all speakers that I've heard have been on the Earth :) )! They sound realistic at any volume. I would highly encourage an audition of them.

I'm using Halcro DM88's for the left and right channel (ANAT ref II Professionals), I use two Linn Klimax solo's for the center channel (ANAT ref II main module). And a Linn Klout for each of the rear channels (Kipod Studios).

I've tried the Solos on the left and right and they worked well, certainly not of the level of the DM88s.

When I set up the Kipods as the rear channels, I actually wired them as the left right and listened to music. I find this a good way to determine the "best" placement. The combination of klouts (which is of course older amps) and kipods was very musical. I do have two klimax chakra twins that I was going to use on the Kipods, but have not felt the need.

The speakers are very musical, resolving, and transparent. I'm amazed at how they respond to everything that you do, setup, placement, etc.

Kevin

I moved my system from "private" to the forum. You can see it by clicking on the systems link.