The Antals have a distinctive quality of quickness which is almost adictive. The midrange is phenomenal and the bass is tuneful and very tight. There have been complaints about the highs... too bright, in particular for the older xs version (improved in the 202). But part of the reason for these complaints is long burn in time, these speakers get better and better with age.
These speakers are very revealing, and thus sensitive to the quality of associated electronics. They were indeed too bright in my system to begin with, but a better digital cable (Acoustic Zen MC2) and Monarchy Upsampler took care of that... the Antals just revealed a weak link in my system and now there is just better music.
I think these are probably the best bang for the buck if looks are not important to you. I like the Antals more the longer I have them, they grow on you, and the only complaints I have are their looks and "tiltability"-they are tall and light.. and it doesn't take much to throw them over... worth consideration if you have large dog or toddlers arround.. I drive them with CJ Sonographe, which seems to be a good match, but can't comment on other amp combinations.
Good luck,
Arni
These speakers are very revealing, and thus sensitive to the quality of associated electronics. They were indeed too bright in my system to begin with, but a better digital cable (Acoustic Zen MC2) and Monarchy Upsampler took care of that... the Antals just revealed a weak link in my system and now there is just better music.
I think these are probably the best bang for the buck if looks are not important to you. I like the Antals more the longer I have them, they grow on you, and the only complaints I have are their looks and "tiltability"-they are tall and light.. and it doesn't take much to throw them over... worth consideration if you have large dog or toddlers arround.. I drive them with CJ Sonographe, which seems to be a good match, but can't comment on other amp combinations.
Good luck,
Arni