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Silverline Speaker Opinion

Awhile back I traded for some original Silverline Menuets. It's the smallest speaker I've owned. 

After putting them in a bedroom system without a sub, I'm really enjoying them. I find myself reading and listening more opposed to watching TV in bed.

For those of you familiar with Silverline, is the Minuet similar to the rest of the Silverline lineup, or just special?

Also, what other speakers are a dead ringer for my tastes if I like the Minuet sound? I'd like to explore other options as I'm starting to understand my preferred sound. Maybe duplicate the experience in my main system. I currently use Usher floorstanders in a 15x18' room, and am happy - but curious.

I'd appreciate your opinions.

Thanks,
gary






uncledemp
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ghosthouse
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Gary,Wolf - I had definitely read Wolf's posts about his experience with the Prelude speaker.  I haven't tried Vibrapods under mine but do have them elevated about 4" (on a wood plinth + the height of Alan's spikes).  Found elevation to be good with the Forests too.  My Pluses are also single-wired and, based on input from Silverline, the speaker cable is connected to the lower posts.  I'll probably experiment with a diagonal connection as per Audioquest in the future.  

Gary - 6 feet into the room should give plenty of space behind them for projecting stage depth.  BUT if you do go with Preludes I wonder if a little nearer that "front" wall will help with bass given they are rear ported.  Obviously, rooms differ and experimentation is needed.

Wolf - what REL subs are you running?  Thanks.  
uncledemp OP
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Speaking of subs, I decided to try a dual 8" driver sub with the Minuets today. Sounds pretty good but I'm still adjusting things. 

Before inserting the sub a buddy came by and after listening told me he had to have a pair of Minuets- he was impressed.

Thanks again for for all of your feedback, opinions, etc. Gives me several speakers to look out for and several things to try. I always learn a lot on A'gon.
bondmanp
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I always enjoyed the Silverline demos at shows.  One year, I heard, and fell in love with, the original Bolero.  Delicate, detailed highs to die for when paired with Yun's own tube amp.  They were my dream speaker for many years (and would still be incontention if I had the coin).


I also heard the Minuets and Preludes at a show and was highly impressed.  They both sounded much bigger than they are, with impressive bass weight and extension, and an amazing, holographic soundstage, and that was when they were paired with a cheap Philips stereo receiver (from the 80s?).


About five years ago, when I was looking to upgrade, I looked into Silverline.  I am on the East Coast, so a visit to Silverline for a demo would use up most of my budget.  The only local dealer seemed to be a guy operating out of his home.  He eventually responded to my emails and phone calls, only to tell me that he did not have the model I was interested in hearing (the now discontinued Allegro[?], I think).  No way I was going to buy speakers unheard, with no return option, so I moved on.


That said, if someone asked me for a short list of high-value inexpensive monitors or towers, I would include both the Minuet and the Prelude on that list.

wolf_garcia
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I bought a beautiful used (Ebay) REL Q150e a few years ago (around the time I bought the Preludes) and it's all the sub most people might need…modded with a "chicken head" knob on the High Level pot so it's easier to know where it (the pot) is. The second sub is a Q108e MKII that isn't quite as powerful as the 150, but is still amazingly good...I put a chicken head knob on that one too. Both were bought for around 200 bucks each on Ebay, which I mention as I don't want my fabulous taste and Ebay scouring abilities to go unnoticed.
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Hey Wolf - your impeccable taste duly noted.  Thanks for info on the RELs.  
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