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| Thiel 1.6's or Quad 22L's ? Opinions Please. That's interesting. I guess the rotel is considered bright sounding. However, I hear the Thiels need lots of power to sound good an are not an easy load for many amps. Opinions? I'm also considering a sterling pair of 2.2's on 'Gon.Beernut | |
| Thiel 1.6's or Quad 22L's ? Opinions Please. Thanks for the great input. My listening is generally confined to one sweet spot about 8-9' from the speaker plane. I've heard so many good things about the Thiels that they do interest me. I live a bit off the beaten path so live auditions are to... | |
| Thiel 1.6's or Quad 22L's ? Opinions Please. Thanks, I think both have similar sound from what I read. I think the Rotel has enough oomph to drive the Thiels. The quads give great bang for the buck and can be had for less on the used market.Thanks,Dan | |
| Magnepans for the Blues? What model Apogees, Dave? | |
| Magnepans for the Blues? Very good insights guys. I listened to the 1.6's sometime ago so my memory is vague. I've been experimenting lately(which isn't cheap) with dynamic speakers and was curious about the highly rated 1.6's. Many highly accurate speakers to me have sou... | |
| Marantz 8260 vs Musical Fidelity 3.5 vs cary 308 Thanks Goldenears, good food for thought.Beernut | |
| Pondering a pair of Klipsch La Scalas Let me suggest something in the Reference line. The RF-7 specifically. I owned the KLF series and these are superior IMHO. The internal construction in the KLF series wasn't the best(I had internal braces come loose at the glue joints). The RF-7 i... | |
| Marantz 8260 vs Musical Fidelity 3.5 vs cary 308 Great input guys. I wasn't aware of quality control issues but I am now. I have a few SACD's left from when I owned a universal player so it might make sense. The lack of SACD software, at least around here worries me a bit. I think the format is ... | |
| Marantz 8260 vs Musical Fidelity 3.5 vs cary 308 Thanks Guys- I do tend to follow TAS a bit. They were right on about the Quad speakers. I know the Marantz is highly rated, I had 2 of their universal player and wasn't overwhelmed by either. Interesting points. | |
| Marantz 8260 vs Musical Fidelity 3.5 vs cary 308 That's interesting. I've read great things about the Marantz. Basically, it is hard for me to audition gear as I live off the beaten path in upstate, ny. Therefore, I rely on reviews and input from fellow 'Goners. Thank you. | |
| Pondering a pair of Klipsch La Scalas Interesting follow ups. Still, I believe there are better Klipsch speakers for pure music reproduction. That is unless you want to re-create bar room type sound levels and can tolerate the razor blade highs. Review the history of the LaScala and y... | |
| Pondering a pair of Klipsch La Scalas I owned a pair with McIntosh amps. First, you better have a BIG ROOM. They blew me out of a 18' x 25' room. Secondly, they are bright. These were initially designed as PA speakers. I believe they are more industrial than home use IMHO. I think the... | |
| Magnepans vs Quad 22L's.. Good Advice. I kind of live of the beaten path so listening auditions are tough.I've heard great things about the 1.6's, but you are correct-I'm used to dynamic speakers. Thanks for the input.Beernut | |
| Magnepans vs Quad 22L's.. Thank you for the input. | |
| Magnepans vs Quad 22L's.. Thanks for the input. The 22l's retail for $1600.00, can be purchased much less. Not sure electrostats would work in my system. I tried Martin Logans once and felt they needed more breathing room. I hear they can be difficult to drive also. I trie... |