james_w514
Responses from james_w514
| Horn based loudspeakers why the controversy? Acapella, Westlake, Avantgarde to name a few. Magicio Ultimate if you have 600k lying around. | |
| What is it that you don't like about your speakers ? My current speakers are very unforgiving with bad source material. I wish they were more like Double Impacts or Audio Note AN-E’s where even the worst recording is listenable. | |
| @inna Tell me your speakers and I'll tell you who you are With all of the pricey gear you discuss on the threads for some reason I was expecting your speakers to be on a cost no object level. | |
| Paradigm 3f, KEF reference 3, Monitor Audio PL300II The PL300 II’s are a very well rounded speaker that is great for long listening sessions. I’m very impressed with all of the Platinum II series for the price. For 15k you could get some amazing used speakers. There is really no need to limit yours... | |
| @inna Tell me your speakers and I'll tell you who you are Custom ETON Arcosia and Symphony II based Tyler Acoustic D1X. Why? Wanted a sound customized to my tastes and to own something unique. I was able to bypass the insane markup that would have come with getting a brand name speaker with drive units o... | |
| Horn based loudspeakers why the controversy? I’ve posted a number of wanted ads for a used pair just so I can evaluate them but no luck. The owners must want to hold on to them. My experience is limited to a P39F store demo in Quebec where they were a bit edgy but sounded very good. They wo... | |
| B&W D3s have landed You definitely need more time listening to both if that's the ridiculous conclusion you have reached. | |
| What are your general thoughts of B&W speakers Owned B&W’s over the years from Matrix series to 802 N & 802 D2. Sold them on a retail level for the D2 and D3 era paired with all kinds of different gear. My overall assessment is MEH but they do sound good. I’ve tried my best to hold the... | |
| Soundstage and explosive dynamics? The horn misconceptions reek of inexperience. Comments like horn speakers don’t image well is proof enough. They can do the disappearing act as well as any other speaker. This is why the internet can be a dangerous place to look for audio advice. | |
| Tekton Double Impacts I can't imagine having issues with any amp paired with DI's other than personal sound preferences. | |
| Tekton Double Impacts As a total system. I did on occasion use it as a DAC if I was in between gear swaps or just playing around. All I learned from that exercise was keep it as a complete package. One speaker I really loved pairing it with was PSB T3's. After room cor... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Just my 2 cents since I have experience with both. You won't find any improvement (at least to my ears) over the Nord One Up with the Lyngdorf 2170 minus the room correction. It should be mentioned there were some speakers that sounded better with... | |
| Worked Backwards and Would like to Hear Suggestions on Speakers Around 2 years ago I went from new B&W 802 D2’s to used Wilson Sophia 2’s at half the cost and was much happier with the Wilson Audio purchase. No idea how they sound on McIntosh gear though. I was using BAT, Bryston Cubed and Chord at the tim... | |
| Soundstage and explosive dynamics? There is no doubt all of the fantastic speakers you listed have very good bass. The thing is the OP is asking for "explosive" dynamics with force and surprise. Even my 200lb 6ft tall floorstanding speakers with 4 x 8 inch woofers are not capable o... | |
| Soundstage and explosive dynamics? The bar is set very low if Focal 936’s (a speaker I know better than most) are your reference in a conversation like this. I suggest getting out and listening to more speakers. Maybe you can find a fellow member in your area that has gear like mos... |