Anyone running Quad 22L speakers?

Bright! Way too bright with thin mids in my experience. Etched highs, but...very tight bass. Very impressive appearance, but that's about it. Couldn't wait to unload them.

uhurit,

What were you running up stream from the 22's? Just curious.

Whow! Uhurit, You may have saved me a few hundred bucks. After reading reviews and recommends speakers for my litlle Rotel ra 1060 intergrated and RDC 1072 CDP, I almost bought the 22L. The Rotel are bright and harsh on top end, I thought they recommend the 22l to soften my Rotels..Did you say bright and etched highs...What amp and pre are you running the Quad with. They said it was very neutral and need help on the high...Let me know.

Andrew

As long as your room has a bit of damping, the quads will not sound bright with your rotel.

If you are looking for a thick, slow, syrupy sound, the quad will not do it, get something like a Sonus Faber.

But if you like a neutral, transparent sound that feels real, look into the Quad

I have had the 22L and others in that line. Never found them to be bright. They seem more mellow on top to me. I think they are one of the best speakers in their price range. Maybe they need to be broken in more.