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Do Sound Labs play deep bass in large rooms?

I realize that the marketing data shows bass down into the 25hz + region, and that it is confirmed by some reviews. Yet my room is large 21x23x17'high. Will I get reasonable bass with 400WPC into 4 ohms of solid state, an amp with a damping factor in excess of 1600?
Realizing that bass radiates differently than high frequencies, I wonder about the bass, and the dynamic capabilities of this wonderful speaker in such a large environment. Having been smitten some years ago with the Quad, but not liking its limitations in bass and dynamics, I have since owned the ML Prodigy, obviously not full range Electrostatic. Anyone with similar room size and the A-1 or the M-1, which are supposed to be the same panel, with different wood trim; you are welcome to describe your results and experiences.
Thanks,
Larry
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sidssp
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Unsound,
If you can't afford them, don't listen. The upgrade bug will haunt you for the next 10 years. They are that good.
rwd
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......it may be getting to me also Sid!
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albertporter
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I own the Ultimate One Soundlabs and have them in a room larger that yours. Last week the two visitors listening with me remarked how wonderful my overall dynamics and bass extension was.

While I am not likely to persuade them to change to U-1 Soundlabs over the experience, they were impressed. One of these guys owns Dynaudio Evidence Temptations powered by ARC Ref 600 Mk 3 mono blocks and a Walker Turntable. The other has big Wilson‘s powered by BAT and an SME turntable.

Point being, big Soundlabs are in the running as an ultimate speaker and based on their retail price, one of the more economically priced high end products.

As for amps, I agree with the comment about running tubes. Mine are powered by Wolcott 220 watt mono blocks (EL-34 based) and will produce peaks of 99 to 101 DB at 13 feet with both CD and LP.

You can click on “system” beside my name if you wish to view the A-1 and Ultimate Ones. I have images of my old and new system both posted at that link.

Don’t be afraid to contact me. I am willing to offer you help if you are in need.
unsound
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Ha, thanks Sid. Don't try this, it's too good, you'll like it too much. Sounds like a drug dealer trying to delude himself into believeing he has a conscience. Of course, I only want to hear them more now.
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