Avalon Eidolon VS the Eidolon Diamonds

I too upgraded and I think the Diamonds sound much more dynamic and transparent along with superior bass definition. Coupled with Phil's comments of which I agree wholeheartedly, the net result is that the Diamonds are a much better loudspeaker (than the Eidolons), and at their price point they should be. I actually think the Diamonds offer a great value among other high end designs, which some may view as an outrageous statement for a retail price of $32K in a standard finish.

Philb7777,

Very nice summation of the Avalon Eidolon Vs. Eidolon Diamond. I own Avalon Eidolons and agree that they are a phenomenal speaker. I am amazed at the music they make every time i listen. I am curious. Do you find that the Diamonds bass extsion and visceral impact to effect the quality of bass? To put it plainly does the diamond sacrifice quality for quantity? I find the eidolon to have some of the cleanest most defined bass, although I do agree that it is not as present as other equally sized speakers. Also, can you share with me you associated equipement and cables.

TIA,

Johnny

I think both speakers have the same extension but find the Diamonds to have a much more articulate bass. In fact, when I moved from the Eidolons to the Diamonds my room required less bass treatment.

Johnny,

The bass articulation of the Diaomnds is all there in the vein of the regular Eidolons, except the Diamonds amazingly improve bass detail, nimbleness, and articulation at the same time the bass extension and visceral impact improves. I would agree with an above post too, that the Diamonds do have better dynamic transients than the Eidolons.

My associated equipment includes a Wadia 270/27ix front end and a Rowland 302 amp (wadia runs direct without a preamp) and all connections are with Cardas Golden Reference. The Rowland/Avalon combo is a match made in heaven - each compliments each other incredibly well. Vinyl someday............