Cdj123 - Wow, it sounds like you are a tough audiophile to please! And that you know what you're looking for...
What was the size of the rooms that you used to audition these speakers?
If used in a room too small for them then yes, the bass will be boomy in the midrange. They don't extend all that low in design (mid 30s or so), and if you're interested in the 20-35hz should be augmented with a Rel or Velodyne. I think you might be able to get by with the C2s in your room. Can you have your dealer setup a home audition with them?
The bigger dyns and the avalons are undoubtedly too much speaker for your room.
The Sophias would be another great choice to try and get home.
I am not personally familliar with the Aerials... their looks just don't do it for me so I've never had too much interest. Call me superficial ( ;
I think you should collect your thoughts (look like you've already done it) and go back and hear all the speakers again, for a 2nd audition. Maybe try different gear combinations, try some tube preamps or what not on them, and see if they match your notes on the 2nd audition.
I find that it usually takes a couple of auditions to really form a good opinion on a high-performance speaker or component.
Good luck
What was the size of the rooms that you used to audition these speakers?
If used in a room too small for them then yes, the bass will be boomy in the midrange. They don't extend all that low in design (mid 30s or so), and if you're interested in the 20-35hz should be augmented with a Rel or Velodyne. I think you might be able to get by with the C2s in your room. Can you have your dealer setup a home audition with them?
The bigger dyns and the avalons are undoubtedly too much speaker for your room.
The Sophias would be another great choice to try and get home.
I am not personally familliar with the Aerials... their looks just don't do it for me so I've never had too much interest. Call me superficial ( ;
I think you should collect your thoughts (look like you've already done it) and go back and hear all the speakers again, for a 2nd audition. Maybe try different gear combinations, try some tube preamps or what not on them, and see if they match your notes on the 2nd audition.
I find that it usually takes a couple of auditions to really form a good opinion on a high-performance speaker or component.
Good luck