really nice reviews! those are so pretty. definitely sounds like a good buy.makes me want to get something. but I'd need to get something really tiny and probably active and cheaper to justify it sorry for hi-jacking but is there anything in the 100 range that is rather small but sounds OK at low-moderate volumes?like, fits-in-suitcase small.
So since gunner said it's okay to hijack a bit, I'm wondering what speakers to get as well. I'm kind of leaning toward the Wherfdale Diamond 10.1s, which would be a bit smaller (maybe?) than my current Pioneer SP-BS41LR speakers and sound a bit better? I'm looking for something that sounds a bit "cleaner". In my current setup, the BS42LRs sound a bit too muddy in the upper bass and lower midrange, and the treble is rolled off without any EQ. I'd be sharing the amp duties between the Pioneer VSX-920k receiver for the summer and the Emotiva a-100 during college season.EDIT: Has anyone heard the DALI Zensor 1 before? That seems like a potential contender to the Diamond 10.1.Mainly, I'd like something that has a nicer center stage than the BSes. When I went to a Magnoila in Best Buy recently and demoed some Martin Logan electrostats and other fancy speakers, there seemed to be a center stage that just floated forward with the vocalists in it. I want some of that in my speakers instead of the flat blob of center stage that the Pioneers are delivering. Also, nice off-axis response would be really nice too.
Quote from: mechgamer123 on May 17, 2014, 08:56:13 AMSo since gunner said it's okay to hijack a bit, I'm wondering what speakers to get as well. I'm kind of leaning toward the Wherfdale Diamond 10.1s, which would be a bit smaller (maybe?) than my current Pioneer SP-BS41LR speakers and sound a bit better? I'm looking for something that sounds a bit "cleaner". In my current setup, the BS42LRs sound a bit too muddy in the upper bass and lower midrange, and the treble is rolled off without any EQ. I'd be sharing the amp duties between the Pioneer VSX-920k receiver for the summer and the Emotiva a-100 during college season.EDIT: Has anyone heard the DALI Zensor 1 before? That seems like a potential contender to the Diamond 10.1.Mainly, I'd like something that has a nicer center stage than the BSes. When I went to a Magnoila in Best Buy recently and demoed some Martin Logan electrostats and other fancy speakers, there seemed to be a center stage that just floated forward with the vocalists in it. I want some of that in my speakers instead of the flat blob of center stage that the Pioneers are delivering. Also, nice off-axis response would be really nice too.The Wharfedale is worth checking out, the Dali I'm not familiar with but Stereophile tested them a few years ago. http://www.stereophile.com/content/dali-zensor-1-loudspeaker-measurementsYou may also want to consider some factory direct models like Ascend's CBM-170 or Aperion's Intimus 5B. When you cut out dealer margins, you can spend a lot more on cabinets, drivers, and crossovers. Lightweight monitors are also easily shipped back if you don't like them. http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0509/aperion_intimus_5b_axiom_m2v2_paradigm_v6.htm
Most of Dali's I've heard had a rather U-shaped sound signature. Some folks like it, but I got bored really fast. The word also is that their dual tweeter assembly is nonsense.I'm with Dave on this - get locally made direct sold speakers. The Q-Acoustics 2020ies are also worth checking out.
The word also is that their dual tweeter assembly is nonsense.
Quote from: Hroðulf on May 18, 2014, 07:50:19 AMThe word also is that their dual tweeter assembly is nonsense.Yup. The higher-end Dalis with that I have heard. Not great. A single Air Circ or RAAL or high quality AMT will do a way better job.
