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Opinions about Coincident's Super Eclipse speaker

Anyone familiar with the performance level of this speaker??(especially bass and soundstaging) Also,how dependent is this model on cable and amp interfacing??
sunnyjim
natalie
404 posts
 
I have Super Conquests.I have heard Super Eclipes on many ocasions.They are a stael
There is a pair of Super Conquests on this site.
They are 800 and dont seem to sell.
Why because of lack of reviews.Many many people on this site have spent 5/10 times that amount and still dont have a speaker in its league.Shame
brulee
564 posts
 
Hi Sunnyjim, like all high rez speakers the amp and cable are extremely important. I have owned the SE about a year ago. I agree with Emfoods second paragrph. when I owned them I could get them to sound laid back, bright, dark, Heavy, lightweight, hyped, ear bleeding screaming wanting to run for cover. I have tried close to a dozen amps on the SE and TE. And about as many wire combinations. Feel free to email me and tell me what kind of sound you are looking for. Maybe I can be some help. SS will work fine but with this speaker I highly recommend tubes. Especially SETs or OTLs. properly set up and with the right gear they are capable of outstanding soundstaging, dynamics and transprency. The bass will depend on the wire and amp used. Some think that SS will give the best bass performance. I found this not to be true with this speaker. If you decide on the SE be sure to get the latest version. Best of luck.
jcbtubes
400 posts
 
Sunny- I've had the pleasure of listening to the Super Eclipse and the Total Eclipse at my friend's house with lots of different amps and cable combinations. I had thought him crazy to have replaced the Super with the Total until I heard them. The Total Eclipse is nothing short of amazing. As good as the Super is, the Total really is in a separate class, IMO. Your room size might dictate the Super E's. If so, be sure to go for the latest version as Brulee suggests to obtain a sound closer to the Total E's.
With either, stick with tubes for best results, but they need to be the best SET or OTL types to truly appreciate their ability. Cable choice will depend on the amp and your personal preferences. Coincident TRS, FIM Gold, and Sakura OTA have all performed very well. Good Luck.
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