Monitor suggestions?
An unexpected, modest budget improvement means I can (possible) address what I perceive as both poorly controlled bass and an overall lack of clarity. Yes, I realize I raised this before but I think I have a better handle of the problems at this point.
I suspect the first issue is due to insufficient damping factor on the part of the the Wells Majestic integrated coupled with an inherently difficult-to-control lower range in the Silverline SR17.5 monitors.
The second issue is most likely due to the dark and somewhat cloudy tonality of the Aqua La Voce 2 DAC.
I'm looking into upgrading the Wells but here and now, I'd like suggestions on changing speakers.
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Budget: $3500 (used is fine)
Cabinet: Sealed box or downward firing port.
Lower extension (ideally) down to 35HZ
Neutral to somewhat cool (but not approaching analytical) tonality
Placement constraints: Backs of speakers cannot be more than three feet from back wall
and will sit atop 32" stands,(which means no 3-way or otherwise extra-tall cabs).
Listening:
60% acoustic (Jazz, Folkish, Celtic, Singer-songwriter, New Grass)
40% electric (Jam Band, Americana, Blues, Country).
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So far, Elac Vela looks like a possibility. What else ?
I plan to assemble an entirely new system within 5 years. I'm just looking to make listening less frustrating for the present.
I suspect the first issue is due to insufficient damping factor on the part of the the Wells Majestic integrated coupled with an inherently difficult-to-control lower range in the Silverline SR17.5 monitors.
The second issue is most likely due to the dark and somewhat cloudy tonality of the Aqua La Voce 2 DAC.
I'm looking into upgrading the Wells but here and now, I'd like suggestions on changing speakers.
_______________________________________________________________________
Budget: $3500 (used is fine)
Cabinet: Sealed box or downward firing port.
Lower extension (ideally) down to 35HZ
Neutral to somewhat cool (but not approaching analytical) tonality
Placement constraints: Backs of speakers cannot be more than three feet from back wall
and will sit atop 32" stands,(which means no 3-way or otherwise extra-tall cabs).
Listening:
60% acoustic (Jazz, Folkish, Celtic, Singer-songwriter, New Grass)
40% electric (Jam Band, Americana, Blues, Country).
_____________________________________________________________________
So far, Elac Vela looks like a possibility. What else ?
I plan to assemble an entirely new system within 5 years. I'm just looking to make listening less frustrating for the present.
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https://www.suncoastaudio.com/collections/fyne-audio/products/fyne-audio-f500-speaker These folks also sell Fyne. No affiliation. I did a quick google. Also mentioned by tennisdoc56. |
@soix: You could be right. Please read my PM. @tennisdoc: From Northern CA? No. @dynamiclinearity: In fact, I asked Jeff about damping factor and he said amp was not to blame. I do have 20' speaker cables, although they are doubled. I could address this by moving components to another room and locating them on a rack. Components are currently on a massive built-in bookshelf unit on Symposium platforms and footers. The speakers are positioned in the only place they will fit in the room, flanking a large tile and slate hearth containing a propane fireplace insert. The hearth is not flush with back wall-- it sticks out 23" into the room. The backs of speaker cabinets are 32" from back wall. The speakers protrude 12 " beyond face of hearth and distance from side of cabinets to hearth is 17". I have no-where else to put these. Speakers arranged in equilateral triangle with listening chair (100" on all three sides). |
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