I once owned a pair of the NHT 3.3s and thought they were excellent, but based upon your post I would recommend the Mirages. A few random thoughts -- the NHTs are not inherently bright, but they can be pushed over the edge with the wrong electronics. The Mirages are by today's standards dark sounding, but I think of them as very natural sounding. They are the better choice for listening outside the sweet spot. Bass is very good with the Mirages, but exceptional with the NHTs.
NHT 3.3 vs Mirage M3si
Assuming similar price and physical condition, which speaker would you choose given:
1. Listening area: 1400 sq ft carpeted basement area, speaker location will be adjacent to brick wall. listening will be enjoyed from seated position central to speaker focal point, but will also be appreciated as ambient sound throughout the location.
2. Preferred music: is diverse, from rock to jazz to classical. Hard hitting bass is appreciated, but so is a great sounding tenor saxophone or violin.
3. Current setup: Adcom 5800 amp (2 x 250wpc @ 8ohm), matching adcom pre amp, adcom cd player
4. House contains small children and I am slightly concerned about one of them toppling a mirage m3si due to its seeming high center of gravity and narrow foot print.
Please let me know your thoughts, as i would like to have context from you knowledgeable and experienced folk as i will have limited audition time and in listening areas that are quite different from mine.
Thank you!
1. Listening area: 1400 sq ft carpeted basement area, speaker location will be adjacent to brick wall. listening will be enjoyed from seated position central to speaker focal point, but will also be appreciated as ambient sound throughout the location.
2. Preferred music: is diverse, from rock to jazz to classical. Hard hitting bass is appreciated, but so is a great sounding tenor saxophone or violin.
3. Current setup: Adcom 5800 amp (2 x 250wpc @ 8ohm), matching adcom pre amp, adcom cd player
4. House contains small children and I am slightly concerned about one of them toppling a mirage m3si due to its seeming high center of gravity and narrow foot print.
Please let me know your thoughts, as i would like to have context from you knowledgeable and experienced folk as i will have limited audition time and in listening areas that are quite different from mine.
Thank you!
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I had a pair Mirage MS3si bought new many moon ago and NOT recommended. I replaced them with Gallo Nucleus Reference... ones with 2 bowling balls and a can for tweeter. Not familiar with NHT so can't comment. Google the new ELAC speakers designed by Andrew Jones. You can buy a pair under $600. http://elac.us/speakers |
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