Carver Raven 350 Amps

I have a set of the 305s and don’t find them dark at all.
Rig:
Legacy Aeris with Wavelet DSP/preamp & Oppo 105
Only driving 300 hZ+

To be fair, the Aeris are revealing and the AMT tweet/super are what I’d called prominent in the stage. Not overly forward but very revealing.

I can’t speak to how well they handle bass as I’ve never used mine for anything below 300 hZ.

I’m selling my 305s only because the Wavelet has a hard time with many tube amps and do not work with any SET amps.
Bummer as the Carvers have an incredible stage and great clarity (with switch set for less feedback) for a tube amp.
Scott

Well I went ahead an ordered a Carver Raven 350. Not quite sure how long it will take to get it though.

ozzy

Glad you ordered the 350.  If you want to take the 350s to another level, try the mods I suggested.  You won't be disappointed.

Ok, thanks. I am looking forward to trying them. BTW, I did talk to Bob Carver.

Can you recommend speakers for the Bob Carver Raven 350?
I like 60-80’s rock and perhaps some jazz and more recent music.
I must admit at times I do like to crank it up...

I have (2) JL Audio Fathoms F-113 subs with an electronic crossover in my Preamp (DEQX). So the speakers would not have to handle much below 80hz.

I have owned Legacy Focus, Eggleston Works Andra 2, Von Schweikert and a few others. Nowadays I would prefer less bulky, less boxy speakers.

I just listened to the new Focal Kanta 2. It had a good mid range and soundstage but the little 6.5 woofers were having trouble in the bass. However, with my subs that probably wouldn’t be a problem. I did like the way they looked.

I also just listened to the Magnapan 3.7i’s and was sorely disappointed. As most agree they are not rock music speakers. I knew they wouldn’t do the lower end but I was surprised how much they lacked in dynamics.

ozzy

How about Bob's new ALS speakers? It's only 5" wide and 5" depth, but about 7 feet tall, so very small foot print.  You already have subs, so you won't need to pay for the subs that come with the ALS.  It will play close to 110 +dB with the 350's (ALS can handle 120+ dB). It's dynamic as hell and soundstage and imaging are one of, if not, the best I've come across.  You can dial in the speakers to your room because the crossover has controls for treble, midrange, and upper bass balance.  Bob designed the ALS with 350's in mind.