Hoping for some input. I come from a Spendor perspective (my daughter recently inherited my BC-1s) and currently use Spendor s5e's with a Unison Unico hybrid integrated amp. Sound is wonderful. I have seen all the discussions/reviews of Spendor, Harbeth, Stirling, and ATCs, and I am partial to getting the midrange 'right' (the 'BBC' sound). With a 60th birthday coming up, I've been looking into one last speaker upgrade. With all the rave reviews of Harbeth's, I got to spend some time auditioning the Compact 7's, M30.1s and Super HL5's (not the plus). All sounded great but the 30.1's really seemed like something special. I was able to take a pair home for a weeklong audition, and truly fell in love of what these do. So now the problem. I have recently come across a several reviews of JM Reynaud speakers, including some recommendations on this forum as an alternative to Spendor and Harbeth. These really look like possible option for the BBC sound, but there is no opportunity for an audition, and that's a lot of $$ to buy completely unheard. Can anyone provide some thoughts feedback on how the JMR Bliss Silver or the Offrande Supreme's might compare to the Harbeth 30.1s or Super HL5 plus? My living/listening room is 15 x 25 (speakers on short wall), hardwood floors and plaster walls.
@Ihor...the omega super alnico monitors have been on my radar for a long time. Do keep us posted on how you find them. Vocals and acoustic instrumental music in particular. Thanks.
I am approaching 50 hrs break-in on them. Even right out of the box, vocals and acoustic instruments (e.g., guitar, mandolin) sound phenomenal - having no previous experience with single full range driver speakers, I am amazed at what these speakers can do. The 'hype' folks post about what these speakers do with vocals, acoustic instrumental music, jazz combos is absolutely dead-on correct.
@Ihor...Thanks. As far as you can recall...how do the Omegas compare to the Harbeth 30.1, Compact7 and SHL5? Especially... in the areas of scale, image size (large and vivid is good), vocal density and fullness? Smooth and non etched top end would be priority too. Thanks again.
I have never heard the Omega's. I did talk to the owner of the company and he informed me they do offer a 30 day home audition. If these speakers sound as good as the Harbeths they are a steal. I believe he told me the speakers in a standard finish sell for 2000.00. The Harbeth 30.1 sell for 5695.00 in the states.
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