Detlof, at low volumes I experience no discomfort at any frequency but at "normal" levels there are ranges of frequencies, as I pointed out, that bother me especially when from a percussive source like a piano. It might be important to mention that the problem was somewhat worsened when I switched to the Ehos speakers from the Odysseys. The Ethos seems to do a very good job in the upper mid frequencies, maybe too good. To answer the question about speaker cable selection, my original thread was started with that subject in mind but I decided that my issues warranted a little less subtle approach and that I'd address the cable issue later.
One thing I've learned which is contrary to the assumption that proper speaker positioning should be much simpler with these speakers because of the smaller transducer panel compared to the Odysseys. That's simply not the case and their positioning may be even more critical which reminds me of another point; I was able to achieve a somewhat warmer sound toeing them in several degrees more than the recommended starting point of aiming them so that one is listening to the inner 1/3 of each speaker.
As far as the CD player is concerned, most of my evaluation has been in listening to lossless files synced from iTunes to the Apple TV. It's the simplest way I have of switching between various genres for comparison of different instruments. I hear no difference, though, listening to either source. The CD player, btw, is about 10 years old and I'm not using my DAC's as I'm depending, so far, on the Peachtree internal DAC which is supposed to be decent.
EBM, thanks, I will look into the VAC as one of the choices.
One thing I've learned which is contrary to the assumption that proper speaker positioning should be much simpler with these speakers because of the smaller transducer panel compared to the Odysseys. That's simply not the case and their positioning may be even more critical which reminds me of another point; I was able to achieve a somewhat warmer sound toeing them in several degrees more than the recommended starting point of aiming them so that one is listening to the inner 1/3 of each speaker.
As far as the CD player is concerned, most of my evaluation has been in listening to lossless files synced from iTunes to the Apple TV. It's the simplest way I have of switching between various genres for comparison of different instruments. I hear no difference, though, listening to either source. The CD player, btw, is about 10 years old and I'm not using my DAC's as I'm depending, so far, on the Peachtree internal DAC which is supposed to be decent.
EBM, thanks, I will look into the VAC as one of the choices.