I would suggest while you are doing demo on the Kef 205/2 if possible compare the Kef R900 I found them to be more to my liking than the 205/2 , more dynamic and seamless and better with all type of music in comparison. Just make sure all speakers are using proper electronics. 2 years later and I am still amazed by the quality of sound .
Time for some new speakers
So am trying to decide if some models I have researched are worth inclusion and audition. Will have to drive several hundred miles to audition a couple of them so I am looking for thoughts and feedback if anyone has heard them or especially if someone has heard more than one; theirs thoughts on how they compared. Considering the following: KEF 205/2, B&W 802D, Lawrence Audio Cello, Salk Audio Sound Scape 8. List was compiled based on reviews and all of them, having a small foot print (except B&W), resonable bass and looks that I believe my wife could live with. Live in downtown condo with neighbors both sides but do have a good size living room (20 x 24 x17). Front end is Hegel and source is oppo 103, mac mini and sonus for causual listening
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I don't know where you are located by your name suggests MN or MT. Anyway, see if you can find a Green Mountain Audio dealer nearby. These are time-coherent speakers, music thru them sounds much more realistic than any other higher order x-over speaker. Green Mtn Audio speakers use 1st-order x-overs which ensures that the distortion thru them is minimal compared to higher order x-over speakers. I don't have a problem with their looks but I'll mention that not everyone likes the looks of their floorstanders but I'll also say that their form follows function - the front baffles are narrow by design & only as much material on them as needed. Extra baffle material causes reflections off the front baffle that smears the sound & causes distortion. The Rio stand mount speakers look pretty much like any other stand mount. The Eos stand-mount looks different from others again to optimize the sound from the tweeters. general website: http://www.greenmountainaudio.com You can read a lot more about the design of their speakers on their website. Many other Audiogon members have benefitted from the technical details cited here: http://greenmountainaudio.com/storage/speakers/rio/Rio-Design-Concept.pdf Call the company phone number & talk to the owner/designer Roy Johnson. He's a really nice fellow & will spend time w/ you answering your questions both technical & non-technical. |
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