I am interested in this thread as well on how the two would compare in SQ, need of amplification, etc. If I were to drop around $2.5 on speakers, these seemingly would be the front-runners.
I’ve recently got into lower powered amplification also meaning lighter, not necessarily inexpensive . I really don’t want over 40#+ behemoths even though/perhaps low bass or low mids might pay a price. So for moderate listening levels, the speakers would have to be pretty much at the top of their game with less wattage. If I had to go to higher wattage/current I would look at class D but like the sound of a good AB design.
Also would want something that performs well for video soundtracks/vocals as well as music. What I need in a speaker is accurate tone for voice and piano, strings without sounding harsh in the upper mids through the highs. Don't need it it to be super-accurate neutrality but tone should be natural. Spatial cues from the original venue/recording in a "more" 3D space versus a flat plane is also desired. It should also have good dynamic range to emphasize differences between the low and high range of whatever is presented. Prefer wispy, airy highs to drier matter of fact highs but that's icing on the cake. Don't want a laid back presentation, I prefer sound that jumps out at and around you when called for.
Probably willing to give up ultimate resolution and perfect imaging for the above as long as it's decent. Coming from Focals which I have and like, I would consider upgrading for a bit better SQ in a smaller package. Otherwise I'd stand pat on what I have.
I’ve recently got into lower powered amplification also meaning lighter, not necessarily inexpensive . I really don’t want over 40#+ behemoths even though/perhaps low bass or low mids might pay a price. So for moderate listening levels, the speakers would have to be pretty much at the top of their game with less wattage. If I had to go to higher wattage/current I would look at class D but like the sound of a good AB design.
Also would want something that performs well for video soundtracks/vocals as well as music. What I need in a speaker is accurate tone for voice and piano, strings without sounding harsh in the upper mids through the highs. Don't need it it to be super-accurate neutrality but tone should be natural. Spatial cues from the original venue/recording in a "more" 3D space versus a flat plane is also desired. It should also have good dynamic range to emphasize differences between the low and high range of whatever is presented. Prefer wispy, airy highs to drier matter of fact highs but that's icing on the cake. Don't want a laid back presentation, I prefer sound that jumps out at and around you when called for.
Probably willing to give up ultimate resolution and perfect imaging for the above as long as it's decent. Coming from Focals which I have and like, I would consider upgrading for a bit better SQ in a smaller package. Otherwise I'd stand pat on what I have.