Devore 0/96 and Room Size


I've really enjoyed the 0/96 every time I've heard them and there are a couple of used pairs for sale now. My biggest concern is that my room is 15 feet deep. I believe at least 8 feet is recommended so that the drivers blend and I don't want them closer than 3 or 4 feet from the wall behind, which only leaves 2 or 3 feet behind the listening chair. Would love to hear from owners about their experiences. Thanks.

paullb

I resisted chiming in. Until now. You need a larger room. Or go with O/93's though they do not sound the same. The O/93's are arguably the better balanced speaker while the '96's are more fun, more lively, more likely to make you start shaking your head or butt or both. If I thought there was some chance I would be moving in the future to a house with a larger listening room I would go with the '96's. 

Thanks everyone! I think the room is marginal. It could be large enough, but maybe not. I think it’s a great idea to talk with John Devore, since it sounds like he wouldn’t mind. If anybody should know…

I don't have the O/96 but auditioned them a lot.  My room is 15' x 13' with a large room opening in to a hallway.  I've had a number of big floor standing speakers in there, but the O/96 is one of the few that had me wondering if they'd work in my room.  They are pretty rich in the bass and definitely need space from the back wall.

What's your overall room size?  You mention 15' deep, but I don't think I see the length or height. 

 

I am building a new home and did call John regarding the 96s in a room 14 wide x 16 feet long with 10 foot ceilings. He said the 96s would be wonderful in this room. My room is very close to yours it seems   

I love my current Fyne F704 speakers, but not sure they are the best fit for this new room. They are huge! The 96s intrigue me. Finally decided I will try my 704s in the new room first as they may sound great with room treatments.