Monitor speaker that will stop the Quest?

Spenceroo -

My impressions of the Timepiece 3.0 are too faint to pinpoint with any accuracy the differences to the Ayra C-1.0's, but I find them both very natural sounding - indeed highly honest and insightful. The 3.0's had a physicality that immediately struck me, a direct-ness without being in any way forced or fatiguing. It's the sensation of knowing very well the core nature of the sound of an instrument, for example, and the ease with which they present the music is quite addicting. As you say, they're extremely musical; no fooling around, but just music in a pure and... well, truthful manner.

One of the things I find so fascinating about the C-1.0's is their attentiveness, if you will, to the smallest shifts and nuances in the music. In effect, it produces attentiveness in the listener, and you truly feel the texture and innate-ness of the music. Moreover, they're seemingly capable of coping everything you feed them, unfolding evermore complexities for one to take in - carte blanche. They never fluster or loose sight.

I'd love to hear you more express in more detail the sound of the Timepiece 3.0!

The word "natural" is probably the best way to describe the 3.0 speakers. Everything is balanced so well. Almost every other monitor I've tried seemed to favor certain frequencies, where the 3.0's seem to favor all frequencies, in a very musical way. They are very "truthful" speakers. I think a lot of it has to do with the lower crossover point that Bob uses in conjunction with the waveguide. I've had these speakers for over 2 years now and not once have I felt the need to "search" for something better.

Omega Alnico Super 6 Monitor and Omega Alnico Super 8 monitors.!!!!!!

Rodge827, Thanks for the entry. At 93db senitivity, how would these speakers react to larger amps? Say 120 wpc and higher?

03-12-10: Phusis

One of the things I find so fascinating about the C-1.0's is their attentiveness, if you will, to the smallest shifts and nuances in the music. In effect, it produces attentiveness in the listener, and you truly feel the texture and innate-ness of the music. Moreover, they're seemingly capable of coping everything you feed them, unfolding evermore complexities for one to take in - carte blanche. They never fluster or loose sight.

This nicely sums my experience of the Raidho Arya C-1.0 as well.

The ribbon has transparency and resolution which is within marching distance of an ESL and the bass cone not only times well with the ribbon (a tough feat) but delivers a truly satisfying low end within the context of monitor speakers