My thoughts exactly. They are so easy. I just plopped them down and fired them up with a non ideal solid state integrated and was swept away. Although I will certainly try to optimize them it's not a huge priority. If this makes me a fan boy or pumper I dont care, lol.
Reference 3a Decapo Anniversary
Hi everyone. I've been in this hobby for more than 40 yrs and have heard and owned a wide range of gear. A recent purchase of the above speakers prompted me to post my first discussion topic. I am simply shocked at how good these speakers sound. Colorful, clear, dynamic, open, even handed, vivid and alive but not fatiguing. transparent-you name it. Essentially, I find no fault with them. The beryllium tweeter is amazing. They work with various electronics and minimal fuss. Some might want a sub but in a copacetic room I would say its optional. I wont belabor the point further but to anyone who gas been frustrated with this hobby, especially speakers do yourself a favor and search these out.
Regards
Bruce
Regards
Bruce
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I don't know the specific speakers you are listening to but in the 1990's I owned a pair of Reference 3A speakers. Master Control MMC if I remember correctly. Marvelous speakers, they sat on Sound Anchor stands. I traded a pair of Acoustat Spectra 22's for them. The Acoustats were still my favorites but the Reference 3A's were wonderful. Owned them for a long time. |
I had a pair a few decades ago. Their lone "Achilles Heel" was tweeter smearing on the speaker face, which was easily corrected with fiber rings (think flat donuts) that fit closely around the tweeter and extended to cover the metal face. Of course one had to purchase quality stands 2 days ago I got delivery of an even better speaker: Emerald Physics 3.4 12" carbon fiber woofer with concentric polyester tweeter in an open baffle design. 96 dB nominal 8 ohm. The top of the speaker face is a mere 40" off the floor. Full bodied enough to satisfy ~ 90% of the recorded music. If one desires plumbing the depths simply add 1-2 powered subwoofers These retail for $4995, BUT, factory close out price is a pittance @ $995 a pair while they last. Mine are in Audi Blue which looks almost black https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649616505-brand-new-emerald-physics-34-direct-from-the-factory-m... |
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