Coincident speakers

Chas - The experience I have had with Coincident floorstanders, and specifically with my current SE III's, certainly do NOT remind me at all of Harbeth 7's. The Harbeths are one of the most laid back speakers I've heard. They present a soundstage that is well behind the speakers. I'd say the Coincidents are a different flavor in that regard. They are more forward and probably have more emphasis on the revealing side...perhaps a bit more dynamic and fuller. They pull you in. I'd put the Harbeth's that I heard in a far more natural, I want to say 'relaxed' realm, and definitely very laid back. That is not meant as a qualitative statement. Only an observations that the two speakers definitely are not in the same family as far as presentation. I enjoyed the Harbeths, but they were definitely not my preference - I prefer something a bit more forward myself. Just thought you'd be interested in that observation.

Thanks, Jax2, I appreciate that. How far away from your speakers do you sit? I'm usually at about 8-10'. I don't mind a forward or recessed soundstage, but I don't like it in my lap.
A friend has some big dunlavys set up where he has to sit fairly close due to the room's dimensions, and sometimes you feel like you can touch noses with a singer. That gets old pretty quick.
There's a Coincident dealer in Chicago, so maybe I'll make it there someday for a listen (and food, of course).
Thanks
Can you think of any other speaker they may sound like?

I have used Coincident Super Eclipse MkIII speakers with solid state (Levinson, Simaudio), push-pull tube (VTL), and SET (Audio Horizons). I like these loudspeakers very much but, like all amplifier/loudspeaker combinations, you need to consider the impedance matching between them.

Each of the amplifiers I have used has been good quality. Only the Audio Horizons SET has really driven these speakers to their full potential. I judge "full potential" to be essentially the sound quality I've heard from Israel Blume's demonstrations.

In terms of rated output power, the SET amp is by far, the least powerful (peak <10 watt) of the amplifiers I have used with the speakers. Yet, it gave me, in all aspects (soundstage, tonal balance, clarity) the best performance.

I note that Coincident itself acts on these facts, too. Take a look at the amplifiers that they offer.

If you get the right amplifier match, you will be delighted with the Coincident loudspeaker performance.

Thanks.
I've put the Coincidents on my short list to hear.

Cedar,

Are your speakers wired for 12 ohm or 6 ohm. Could be the reason the SET worked better in your system. JMHO.
Do you use a tube linestage?