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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 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.  
nyaudio98
420 posts
 
Call wally..he is the owner. He will be more then happy to discuss 
pkatsuleas OP
249 posts
 
Interesting.  So the 10" woofers only go down to 46Hz, 35 with the BOM.  I guess you need larger drivers if there is no cabinet loading?  Would love to hear them based on your comments!
tweak1
3,645 posts
 
My room is large 20+ x 35+ x 12ft peak. I started with KCIIs with both Clarity cap and WireWorld internal wiring upgrades. While they sounded really good I need more speaker in this room. I came across a fantastic close out on the EP 3.4s and was quite happy aside from the kind of bass that anchors the music on many, but not all, discs.


Recently, I was reading about speaker placement. Where I had them at ~ 6ft between the inner face, I moved them to 9ft (which means my front door is no longer usable: LOL) but WOW! I thought they threw a huge stage, but nothing like now AND I got deeper bass to boot

hth
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