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Meadowlark Swift vs. Soliloquy vs. Concertinos

I need help picking between these three speakers. I am using an audio refinement complete integrated amp with a cambridge audio dvd player with all analysis plus cables. I have listened to the Swifts and Concertinos and like them both very much. I have also tried the Triangle Zephyr XS's but they seem a little too forward (analytical). I have not heard the Soliloquys but have read some good things and they are the cheapest of the speakers i have been looking at. I listen to a lot of acoustics and vocals. If anyone has some advice it would be greatly appreciated.
a4ryan
s7horton
1,077 posts
 
I've had almost the identical setup. I got rid of the Meadowlarks cause I couldn't make them sound the way everyone said they should. I much prefered the B&W CDM 1 NT with my audio refinement. Especially for vocals and acoustics. In fact, I'm trying to get rid of my Revels to go back to the CDM 1's. Hope this helps.
gmood1
1,251 posts
 
I heard some Meadowlarks just the other day.They sounded ok but it could have been the gear, a VTL intergrated and a Rega planet.It lacked the last bit of air on the cymbals that I'am use to.I found I had to turn up the volume to really hear the soundstage.The midrange is really good on these speakers.The Solilquys sound more physical to me with more air and weight to the music.Midrange is on par with the Meadowlarks .It's hard to say what will match up with your gear.I'am not familiar with the Concertinos and can't comment on them.Which model of Soliloquy are you looking at? This will make it a little easier.
a4ryan OP
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Sorry, I guess I should have specified. I am looking at the Soliloquy 5.0 w/stands. I have been auditioning the Swifts the last couple of days and have found them very engaging but lacking that very last bit of detail. I know this is a little off subject but I have been playing with my power cord setup and this is making a huge difference. I am using a Audio Power Pack II with Audio Power PK 313's(i think) Should the power cable to the Int. Amp go straight into the wall or through the line conditioner?
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