I have not heard the Revel or Sophias but am familiar with the sound of other Wilson speakers but I have to agree with Aball's comments above. I also own JM Lab speakers and am quite familiar with and have heard most of their models. They do provide the toe-tapping rhythm and pace like pretty mmuch no other speaker I have heard. I quite often find myself unconsiously tapping my foot or bobbing my head with the music like one tends to do when at a live concert. Another quality they seem to have is that they can play pretty much any type of music very well. I am quite amazed at how good they can sound even when blasting old classic rock recordings.
New Direction-JM Lab Diva, Revel Studio or Sophia?
Hi Folks:
I'm interested in pursuing a speaker updgrade in the next couple of months. Budget would be about $5k - $6.5k, but can stretch a little if really necessary. I play a wide range of music, at different sound levels and would also be using the speakers for movies in stereo only. I'd also be open to changing amplifiers too. Budget for amp(s) would be about $3.5k.
I currently have a pair of Acuhorn 155 horn speakers (www.acuhorn.pl) driven by a pair of KR Audio tube monoblocks outputting somewhere between 22wpc and 30wpc. reason for my interest in changing speaker is that this speaker is more geared toward classical/chamber music and I'm likely moving soon to a smaller house with smaller listening environment that would be too small for these big Acuhorn beauties.
I need a setup that works well with all types of music and can really give goosebumps - articulate, great imaging, presence, big soundstage and extension. I'd prefer to keep my current amps if I can, but would be open to switching amps if need be. I'd welcome recommendations. My shortlist would include JM Lab Utopia (probably Diva - I assume that would be better than the old Mezzo), Revel Studio and might stretch to Wilson Sophia if it seemed worth it. Another option may be Talon Khorus X or Raven X? Anyway, I'd welcome opinions, especially from those who have experienced one or more of the above speakers.
Thanks!
I'm interested in pursuing a speaker updgrade in the next couple of months. Budget would be about $5k - $6.5k, but can stretch a little if really necessary. I play a wide range of music, at different sound levels and would also be using the speakers for movies in stereo only. I'd also be open to changing amplifiers too. Budget for amp(s) would be about $3.5k.
I currently have a pair of Acuhorn 155 horn speakers (www.acuhorn.pl) driven by a pair of KR Audio tube monoblocks outputting somewhere between 22wpc and 30wpc. reason for my interest in changing speaker is that this speaker is more geared toward classical/chamber music and I'm likely moving soon to a smaller house with smaller listening environment that would be too small for these big Acuhorn beauties.
I need a setup that works well with all types of music and can really give goosebumps - articulate, great imaging, presence, big soundstage and extension. I'd prefer to keep my current amps if I can, but would be open to switching amps if need be. I'd welcome recommendations. My shortlist would include JM Lab Utopia (probably Diva - I assume that would be better than the old Mezzo), Revel Studio and might stretch to Wilson Sophia if it seemed worth it. Another option may be Talon Khorus X or Raven X? Anyway, I'd welcome opinions, especially from those who have experienced one or more of the above speakers.
Thanks!
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