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A Hidden "Feature" of the Cornwall IV

The Cornwall IV is so sensitive in all respects.  Source, cables, power, time of day, recording, tubes---it is so revealing of changes you make.  I won't say it's scientifically transparent.  Instead, I'd say that it's overtly shows a difference with every change you make.  That can become a game or enjoyable in its own right, and draw you away from the music.

The good news is the Cornwall IVs are clearly a musical speaker.  This translates into most swaps of gear in and out sounding pleasant in their own right.    

Here's the problem:   I can easily sit tight with the Cornwalls and any decent setup of attached kit. But it is so utterly intoxicating to hear so many different things play with the Cornwalls.  

Curiosity killed the cat.  This cat might end up in bankruptcy!

What a wonderful loudspeaker. 
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@forestg

My dimensions are 15.5' x 26' and it's a dedicated room.


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My room is 15.5' wide (measuring width from my ears to the walls) x 22' long (measuring from my head to the walls).  I have a high ceiling of 10'.  


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12 x 15 but this is a temporary home for them.   Speakers sound good , but room is my limitation right now.  
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Go watch the YOUTUBE review by ZERO FIDELITY.  He had the IV's in his room which is like 9x12 and he said they worked fine. My room is 13x15. Many find the best sound to be when they are toed in where they cross in front of your listening position.
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Yes, I use a sub with them.  I try to carefully adjust it with the crossover starting at its lowest point and adding volume until I get a seamless "match".  Then, I can up the crossover a bit IF I feel it necessary.  However, I use my REL sub to merely add dimension, space, and a low end frame to the music.  The objective is to not hear it specifically.  

The Cornwall IVs are way more sensitive to placement than my Forte IIIs were.  I actually got a little frustrated dialing them in.  
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