spatial audio m3 or tekton perfect set

@gochurchgo,

most of my critical listening is jazz based, but that includes artists like Ron Carter. 

Bass heavy recordings in my collection include Jill Scott, Eryka Badu, Tool, and rap artists like Talib Kweli.

I am running dual 15” sealed subs in my system which are eq’d with an SVS AS-EQ1, a discontinued but invaluable piece of equipment.

I have tried the M3s with subs out of the system, and in my room the low end was missed. But, I have a terrible room for bass. Small in dimensions, huge in volume due to a 2 story height, and also open to the rest of the house. I’ve run the dual subs with every speaker pair I’ve owned.

It sounds like you might prefer the M3 with some sub reinforcement, or at least eq or tone controls. They don’t do deep bass in large rooms, but they’re strong in areas like soundstage and in creating a “live” sound that I find addicting.

let me know if I can help with any other questions.

Thanks @yakbob

I was pondering m3’s as a potential endgame speaker but it seems subs are a must. I really don’t want to get into subs and all the hassle and expense. 

In my little universe $4k is a monumental amount to spend on speakers, especially ones that would still need subs. Damn. Probably rules them out.

@yakbob

I guess I should also mention my amplification, which is an Odyssey power amp 110 watts Class AB which will soon be fronted by Odyssey’s tubed preamp.

if that makes a difference

I also dont want to get into subs...& my room is poor ..fairly wide open..
thought the m3s got down low enough.. ( & $4k would be at the top end of my limit)

another speaker just popped up onto my horizon..contrast audio black moons... demo version available from high-end electronics for $2.5 ..havenot heard much info on them 

timrvt
What is it you are hoping to improve.......there is no doubt that the Zu sounds musically alive from a dynamic standpoint...but maybe not so musically accurate from a tone standpoint.


By way of example....these are unbelievably musical loudspeakers that do almost everything beautifully...but if you want to play at 95db and are more concerned with rock concert type presentation...then they would be the wrong choice.

https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=162229.0