I maintain 2 complete systems for different types of music and of listening. One is built around Bose 901 speakers of the latest series. I have owned several sets over 40 years of 901s. I consider these the most musical of all I have ever heard. The 9 drivers mixed against the wall delivers the richest and warmest music I know. I also love my 4 foot tall 3-way towers I built myself using B & C drivers and tweeters from Italy. These are very high sensitivity units that are focused and what some call 'brilliant'. Bright sounds that allow me to listen to one instrument in the orchestra and follow that right thru. That is not as clean and clear on the till fabulous 901s.
The other big difference is what music am I listening to? Leonard Coen's latest is full of deep deep bass and sound great on both, but sound spectacular on the towers. The same for the Melvins and the last couple of Qui albums out of L.A. But if I want to listen to Joni Mithchell I prefer the Bose for her style and sound.
When I get a new album I, of course, always play it on both. If I had to pick one to keep and one to leave behind I do not know how I could make a choice.
I can hardly wait to find a third alternative for yet another listen. It does not have to be a contest or competition.
The other big difference is what music am I listening to? Leonard Coen's latest is full of deep deep bass and sound great on both, but sound spectacular on the towers. The same for the Melvins and the last couple of Qui albums out of L.A. But if I want to listen to Joni Mithchell I prefer the Bose for her style and sound.
When I get a new album I, of course, always play it on both. If I had to pick one to keep and one to leave behind I do not know how I could make a choice.
I can hardly wait to find a third alternative for yet another listen. It does not have to be a contest or competition.