Team,
So did as much listening and research as I could handle (patience is not my greatest virtue) and I kept being drawn back to the Canton Reference 9.2 dc. Not well known in the states, but, like my Thiel, they make their own drivers. I believe that says a lot about a loudspeaker company. You can get a general feel of the sound from the YouTube vids on it, bass is a bit better in real life of course, very articulate. The also have a good soundstage, though my room dimensions limit me a bit here.
Also their price was right to boot, $1200 shipped, I thought, what the hell.
Visually, they are quite beautiful in gloss piano black with their curved sides and the craftsmanship is on par with the best I’ve seen, and weigh about 25 lbs each.
So how do they sound. They are clear, but warm. They are fast as well, and not etched at all. Highs are quite nice. Very natural. They remind me of my Thiel CS 2.4’s, but a bit warmer, and they are fuller range than they have any right to be. I get usable 25 hz as the test tones can attest, but I will try a sub I have just for kicks.
Anyway, I’m greatly pleased, thanks for all the input.
So did as much listening and research as I could handle (patience is not my greatest virtue) and I kept being drawn back to the Canton Reference 9.2 dc. Not well known in the states, but, like my Thiel, they make their own drivers. I believe that says a lot about a loudspeaker company. You can get a general feel of the sound from the YouTube vids on it, bass is a bit better in real life of course, very articulate. The also have a good soundstage, though my room dimensions limit me a bit here.
Also their price was right to boot, $1200 shipped, I thought, what the hell.
Visually, they are quite beautiful in gloss piano black with their curved sides and the craftsmanship is on par with the best I’ve seen, and weigh about 25 lbs each.
So how do they sound. They are clear, but warm. They are fast as well, and not etched at all. Highs are quite nice. Very natural. They remind me of my Thiel CS 2.4’s, but a bit warmer, and they are fuller range than they have any right to be. I get usable 25 hz as the test tones can attest, but I will try a sub I have just for kicks.
Anyway, I’m greatly pleased, thanks for all the input.