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Musician vs. audiophile

We need direction here. My wife, a musician and says my Sophia 3s, powered by BAT 3VK IX tube pre amp and 250w solid state amp sounds flat compared to a freaking Best Buy box store McIntosh/Martin Logan setup...  I can't honestly disagree, specifically when our rig is at low volume.  It lacks color and punch, even with 2ea. JL 12" subs... Help me with your recommendation, please!!!      
repeter
inna
7,304 posts
 
The source hasn't still been mentioned by the OP and I wonder why.
With wrong source and cabling nothing will sound acceptable.
inna
7,304 posts
 
From my limited conversations with musicians, they prefer the sound that doesn't annoy them too much. It doesn't have to be a great sound. This means that the sound should be natural enough with low level of distortion, especially in the midrange.
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jafant
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Welcome! hgreeley

Thanks for sharing your information on the book and demo cd.

Happy Listening!

v7b9b13
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i will add one additional point to frogman's excellent comment:

professional musicians don't always make a whole lot of money.  good gear ain't cheap.
twoch
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That had to hurt bra
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