Need Help With a Bright System

Well I had a chance to bring the Antals back home and hooked them up to my dad's system (PrimaLuna Prologue 2 + Marantz SA-11S1). I have to say that the transparency and imaging was pretty remarkable, producing a very accurate sound image that had a great amount of depth. The room was set up better, and I could hear more bass than I could in my own room. As for the brightness, it was toned down quite a bit, but I could still notice the brightness even with this tube amp and a much better source. SACDs sounded much less harsh/bright. We made a trade (temporary) and I brought home the Paradigm Studio 60 v3's knowing that they would sound much better with the NAD equipment (I had heard this setup already before). Comparing the Triangles to the Paradigms, I would have to say that I enjoy the sound of the Paradigms more, simply because they are more listenable and seem to be a bit more musical. They are also more of an "all purpose" speaker, being able to handle a broader range of music. Rock music is iffy when it comes to the Triangles; some recordings are ok, others are intolerable. The Triangles seem to do a better job at reproducing room ambiance and detail, but also lack the dynamic range that the Paradigms have. I still can't believe how transparent the Triangles are, but it's the brightness that takes away from me being able to acually enjoy that transparency. I think that if you listen to mostly classical and jazz, the Triangles are an excellent choice; for a listener that still likes to enjoy rock, it's like The_Kid said: better buy stock in Advil.

Although I don't want to go through the trouble of selling the Triangles and getting new speakers, I think that in the end I'll end up doing just that. I'm dreading the day when I have to hook the Triangles back up to the NAD stuff....

What about mods? Someone suggested adding felt around the tweeters? Are there any other fixes for a bright speaker?

Good suggestion. I'm really enjoying these Studio 60s. I may try and find a set used instead of doing research and buying another pair without hearing them first. I imagine I can pick up a pair of Studio 60 v3's for about $900 here on AudioGon. I think these speakers would also sound really good with a hybrid amp...

My overall impression of Kimber ic's is that they tend to be analytical with emphasis in the top end.A Transparent Cable or older MIT 330 IC's would eleviate the problem,plus give u more solid bass response.The MIT's have this even consistent sound from top to bottom.Some of the Kimber Silver is very transparent,and will just magnify the shortcomings of a front end.

Keep your Triangle's. I have Revel M20 monitors, known to be very revealing and for a somewhat analytical top end. They are driven by a Krell amp (also somewhat edgy) and a Meridian 24 bit DAC (very detailed). Cables by Cardas Golden X and Transparent Super work wonders here as they deliver so much music in a warmer flavor. Staightwires are exceptionally detailed but do not work well with bright systems. Don't think of cables as accessories, they are true components and spending the money makes it worthwhile if you want to really feel the music.