Is there something specific that you don't like or want to change with your current speakers? The Rockports and Magico are different flavors. Is there one you preferred over the other.
Speaker upgrade
I would like to hear thoughts on upgrading my speakers. I am very happy with my current system, but am thinking of upgrading the speakers. Not made up my mind yet, but very close. I have changed my gears recently and deciding whether to keep my current speakers or try different.
I currently have Aerial acoustics 7T, with 2 REL S5/SHOs. Aerial acoustics 7T are one hell of a speaker, and I never thought I will change them: they are very neutral and transparent, which plays exactly what you feed them. I still think they are excellent and In fact, on many forums, I have constantly bragged about them and still do, for good reasons. But I guess, time has come to change. Looking for speakers with better resolution, big soundstage, organic and sweet mids. If I can get more of everything my 7T does, it will be a jackpot. Budget is < 35K (used OK).
I have thought of Magico S5 MK2, Vimberg Tonda, Marten Mingus, Rockport Avior II. Others include Von Shweikert VR55 and Vivid Audio Giya G1. Hard to audition all, but have heard S5 Mk2 and Rockport Avior II which are close top.
My other systems include, AF strumento no. 4 mk2 amps, VAC renaissance mk V pre-amp fed by Luxman D-10x (DAC/SACD player) and Antipodes CX/S30 (server/streamer). I use roon mostly and listen vocals, Jazz, classical, Indie Rock, contemporary instrumental and the likes. Room size is 17 x 14 and height is 10 feet. I have already done all room acoustics. Cables are Silversmith Fideliums (never going to change that) and Shunyata anaconda/python, TQ black diamond and AQ Hurricane.
I currently have Aerial acoustics 7T, with 2 REL S5/SHOs. Aerial acoustics 7T are one hell of a speaker, and I never thought I will change them: they are very neutral and transparent, which plays exactly what you feed them. I still think they are excellent and In fact, on many forums, I have constantly bragged about them and still do, for good reasons. But I guess, time has come to change. Looking for speakers with better resolution, big soundstage, organic and sweet mids. If I can get more of everything my 7T does, it will be a jackpot. Budget is < 35K (used OK).
I have thought of Magico S5 MK2, Vimberg Tonda, Marten Mingus, Rockport Avior II. Others include Von Shweikert VR55 and Vivid Audio Giya G1. Hard to audition all, but have heard S5 Mk2 and Rockport Avior II which are close top.
My other systems include, AF strumento no. 4 mk2 amps, VAC renaissance mk V pre-amp fed by Luxman D-10x (DAC/SACD player) and Antipodes CX/S30 (server/streamer). I use roon mostly and listen vocals, Jazz, classical, Indie Rock, contemporary instrumental and the likes. Room size is 17 x 14 and height is 10 feet. I have already done all room acoustics. Cables are Silversmith Fideliums (never going to change that) and Shunyata anaconda/python, TQ black diamond and AQ Hurricane.
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@erik_squires I have not done the high pass filters as you mentioned. I am not well educated or qualified in those skills. If it is something easy and makes a big difference, I am going to start learning about them. @bpoletti Just for sake of fun, I will try those trees. If it is OK, can we keep the discussion to speakers only. As I mentioned, I am looking for speakers with better resolution, big soundstage, organic and sweet mids. I liked the Musicality of Rockport's and the details of Magico. I am leaning more towards Magico kind of sound. I wish I could audition VSA VR-55 and JA pearls. People swear by them. Will be good to hear from people who have heard or auditioned or owned them. |
+1 JA Pearls. From my experience I’d put them between Rockport and Magico house sound — more detailed than Rockport but more natural sounding than Magico. Just my take FWIW. Given what you’re looking for, I’d also put Nola on your list. Their dipole dynamic drivers do special things for soundstage and a more “live” sound. Boenicke is another one but very hard to find a dealer at this point. Hope this helps, and best of luck. |
Hi Romney, There are different versions of this: https://www.parts-express.com/harrison-labs-fmod-inline-crossover-pair-70-hz-high-pass-rca--266-272 Some one else recently posted another type. I make my own, as they are just 1 capacitor. http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/High-Pass-Filter.htm So, to use: Plug your main speaker's ports. This will simplify the speaker matching, and reduce cone excursion below port resonance. Put in before you ramp. Reset your sub. You'll raise the crossover point to fill in the missing section you now have. your levels should stay roughly the same. |
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