Looking for the next level in imaging...
I enjoy my system every time I sit down and listen. But as we all do, we get the itch to seek improvement! I am intrigued by Omnidirectional speakers such as MBL’s, German Physiks etc. and breaking free from the head in a vice sweet spot to get better imaging throughout the room and better the imaging in the sweet spot! I believe changing the speaker will deliver on this quest! What speakers would you look at? Or would changing a component yield the result? Has anyone gone from the traditional dispersion speaker to an omnidirectional?
current speakers are Martin Logan Ethos
budget $20-30K...could stretch if something is exceptional
Yes, I get it at low cost also. The "Mermans" cost me about $1,500 to build with used JBL speakers and Great Heils, and new crossover components. The Yamaha RX-Z9 cost me $4,050 new in 1993 and now has >30,000 hours on it. The Oppo95 was $300 used. So, under $6K complete.
A gent from AK was over and said that he had just auditioned a six figure system that did not image as well. |
If one (who likes can pop, jazz, rock, etc.) buys your Mermans speakers at under $2k is a great bargain. Your system sounds better than many mega buck speakers and systems. And your have much more potential to for higher quality sounds. Alex/WTA |
@hotei You're in good company. 🤣 Last night I was listening to the LP Take 10, by Paul Desmond. Actually on CD as part of a FABULOUS 6 CD box set from RCA. The complete RCA records by Desmond as a solo artist. Comes with a 20 page booklet giving total info on every track. I digress. With only four instruments, the guitar and Sax extended past the edge of the speakers, the Bass was right in the middle and Connie Kay on drums was clearly in the back of the bass by several feet. They could do it back in 1963. Makes you wonder why more recordings don't do it today. Cheers.
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Some of you may recall a TV show titled, Mr. Ed. It's a sitcom from the 1960's with a talking horse. Season 5, Episode 1 titled, Hi-Fi Horse, is a great, timeless performance aimed at us audiophiles. It first aired in 1964. I had just flown back from Europe in the 1990's one time, it was 3AM and I was wide awake. I turned on the TV to Nick at Night and found this episode. It has all the classic hifi stereo lines but remember, this was 60 years ago. Wilbur buys his wife a Stereo console for their anniversary. She is less than thrilled at this gift she never wanted. He puts on a sound effects record. Two people are playing ping pong and he says to his wife, "Are you listening to that? It's like they are right here in this room playing ping pong." That does it. She is off to her mother's. Take a moment to look it up and play it. A lot of fun. And Mr. Ed, the horse gets in on the hifi as well. |
