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Borresen X1 & X2

I recently demoed these speakers and thought they were great, but I heard strange imaging on the X1. The soundstage was absolutely huge, but the vocals were on the ceiling above my head on the demo tracks the dealer played. On some other tracks, it wasn't as pronounced, but they were still very high, maybe 10ft above the speakers. The room we were in was large and had very high ceilings. 


Then we switched to the X2, and they didn't do that. The image was still huge, but down to a normal height maybe 6ft off the floor. 

At first I assumed it was something to do with the room acoustics, but it was different with the different models. 

Anyone hear these speakers and notice what I did? 

traudio
kennymacc
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"Strange imaging?"  Some speakers, even different models by the same manufacturer, have higher soundstages than others.  Just pick the one you like best and roll with. Personally, I prefer a taller, deeper, and wider soundstage.  Happy listening  

traudio OP
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Yes, it was unusual. I actually looked up and behind me looking for surround sound speakers.

Maybe it's the room. I heard them at AXPONA this year but couldn't get a center seat, so I couldn't judge the image, but they sounded great anyway which is why I went to hear the again.

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audioman58
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I have heard both and didnot experience that ,that being said for the $2k difference

the x2 is the better buy better deeper Bass and a bit more complete.

the x1 most likely was not. Runin good at the time.

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