Meadowlark Ospreys II ? Low Feq. Response?

Hi Dr. Ken,

I auditioned the Ospreys in my room (22x20x10.5) after hearing them at the dealers house. They sounded great in the dealers room. There was plenty of bass. The dealers room was approx. 30x15x7 speakers set up on the long wall. When I got them to my room the bass was missing in action, the speakers became very lean and forward. I tried many different positions in the room but they were always no more than 8' feet from my listening position. That may have had some effect. From what I've read with first order designs you may need to be further back. But I was that close at the dealer and they were fine. The look and the build quality are outstanding and I was very disappointed they didn't work. So, they can sound wonderful but as with any component try them in your room. As they say YMMV. Hope this helps.

Cheers

ACK! Hmmm, that worries me! How far from the wall behind them were they? Was this different than the dealers?

Was it you who just sold the Silver Sigs? I have Silver Sigs too and I've been considering the Ospreys myself. It's VERY IMPORTANT that the Meadowlark's are given at least 200 hours to break in before making a "no go" judgement on them. You have to make yourself either relax and wait or crank them everyday you leave for work. Why it takes that long I haven't a clue, but it does. Once they're broken in though, you won't regret it. I've heard about many pairs returned or sold before they had broken in because people get so frustrated and disappointed, and that's a shame. If you could crank them for eight hours a day while you're at work, it still would take at least 25 days, and that is a long time for an audiophile.

Dr Ken,

They were 36" from the back of the speaker to the front wall. I had them as close as 12" at one time. According to the dealer they were well broken in. And I auditioned them for three weeks in my room. Again, in the dealer demo room they were fine. Could be the high ceiling in my room and overall volume of my room was just to much for them.

Meadowlark is an excellent company with an excellent reputation. You should hear them for yourself. I only suggest it is in your room with your equipment. Good luck.

Cheers