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Emerald Physics CS2.3

Considering a pair of these and looking for input from anyone that has experience with them.  I read that they are great for 'concert volume' realism but I'm not so into that lately.  I'm wondering how they sound at lower to mid level volume.  Since Covid my only listening sessions are at night when my family is asleep (and I force myself to stay up!).  So, lower level listening has become more important.  I have a feeling that these speakers might not really come alive until pushed a little.    

Also wondering how much work they are to setup given the external crossover, etc.  I've never messed with anything like this before but have been researching.  Seems my free time is more restricted than usual and I might be more of a plug and play guy.  I have 60 watt Jolida tube integrated for the highs (maybe, not sure I can use an integrated this way - probably not!) and McCormack DNA .5 for the lows.  Although I've been interested in making the shift to more efficient speakers and low powered tube gear.  I could possibly pick up a SET amp for the highs.  

Thanks for sharing any knowledge.
pkatsuleas
pkatsuleas OP
249 posts
 
Thanks. Read the TAS article.  Also the 6 moons extremely in depth piece, hifivision, audio circle.  Really not a lot out there.  Unless I am missing something.
berner99
216 posts
 
From their website:  

All Emerald Physics speakers are sold out
We will have a new line early in 2021

if you like open baffles there are others:

spatial audio  and 

 Tri-Art Audio 


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lowrider57
5,411 posts
 
+1 Spatial Audio...from the designer of Emerald Physics.

pkatsuleas OP
249 posts
 
Thanks berner.  I should have mentioned these are used speakers.  New ones not in my budget at the moment!  If I had the cash I would be very interested in new Spatials.   I did look over the Underwood/EP website.  
corelli
970 posts
 
One comment.  I read a number of reviews on the Spatial speakers having limited height to the soundstage.  I am intolerant of that.  I picked up a close out on the EP KC II Pros and I have to say they are killer.  Even close to the front wall they image wonderfully in width, height, less in depth only due to proximity to the front wall.  But soloists float beautifully with this speaker.  One caveat, I would not run them without subs.  
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