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Speakers: Color VS. Nuetral

I recently purchased a pair of Dali Euphonia ms4 - 4ohm 350 watt speakers. They play some music great (such as jazz, folk or Dire Straits & Alan Parsons- type music) however they leave me a little flat when I'm playing music of the harder rock variety (Dio, Sammy Hagar, & even Blue Oyster Cult). Like there is a lack of urgency and excitement with these speakers. I'm running them off of a Peachtree Grand which puts out over 600 watts per channel on a 4 ohm speaker.

Would like to know if anyone has an opinion on a good speaker with the right color for this type of sound. Price range would be anywhere from $2000 to $10,000 Msrp when speaker pair was new.
puffbojie
jl35
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I agree they deserve a better amp, but you still can only push so much air with two 6 1/2 woofers in a small/medium enclosure. But they are great sounding speakers, and the MS5 even better.
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bcgator
355 posts
 
When Peachtree introduced the Grand, they paired it with B&W N802 at shows. Those may be slightly more sensitive than the Dalis, but they also dip to 3 ohms. And Peachtree didn't pair the Grand + 802 to play harp music - they showed them off playing classic rock. I think you're on the right track in looking at new speakers.
puffbojie OP
115 posts
 
Thanks everyone- This forum thing is awesome and very helpful. Too bad I made my purchases already! What about adding a preamp to the Peaechtree's amp? Or use the peachtree's preamp/ Dac and then getting a different amplifier to plug into?

In regards to the Aerial 9ts. The technician at Peachtree actually recommended the Aerial 7ts as a great fit for that price range. I saw the Dalis used locally at a good price and couldn't hold off. I just bought the Peachtree new a month ago.
puffbojie OP
115 posts
 
Just saw the last two posts from begator and Jl35. Yes those points make sense. The enclosure is a bit small and when Peahctree showed off the Grand they did use the bigger speakers. I'm sure the Dalis can get more from some of the signature Amps as well but perhaps the best move would be a different speaker. I do enjoy the Current combination for the mellow side of music such as Fleetwood Mac , the Grateful Dead, or anything mellow -Sounds fantastic. Ridiculously flat and lack luster with anything heavier though. If anyone can think of a set of speakers which should go for $2500-$4000 used let me know your suggestions. What about Kef?
ricred1
2,057 posts
 
Puffbojie,

I have Aerial 7Ts and had a Peachtree 220, 220SE, and Grand integrated amp connected to them. I'm sorry, but the Grand was the worst combination and the 220SE was the best out of the Peachtree amps. The Grand can play "louder", but in my system, to my ears, isn't a musical amplifier. Eventually I sold the 220se, because I thought something was missing, but for the money the 220SE is very good. Just my 2 cents!
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