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Genesis V vs. 300

Anyone have experience with both of these speakers? I own the V but have not heard the 300. I would appreciate any input.

Thanks.

Jim
jwilt
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marakanetz
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Is there any service available on Genesis speakers or they won't need one?
irishdog
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Jwilt: I also own Genesis V's. I have not heard the 300s, but have listened to the 20ls. I found that the 20ls require a very large room in order to "bloom" properly. In a smaller room where one must sit closer to the speakers, the 20ls are very "hard" sounding, and lack warmth and spaciousness. I have a question for you. What power amplifier have you found works best with the V's? Do you prefer solid-state or tubes? Also, have you compared the V's with the newer 50l's? Thanks for your thoughts.
jwilt OP
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Idog,

I passed on the 300s - I guess I came here to be talked out of them, and it worked (my wife thanks you all...).

I am currently using a Pass Labs X250 amp and X1 preamp. I think they sound pretty good - had a Threshold T200 previously, which I thought sounded very good, too - a tad warmer.

I have heard that Genesis work best with tube equipment (I think Arnie voiced them on tube stuff) but I have always been a fan of good SS. I am a musician and like to hear a LOT of sound. I have read reviews on the X250 saying that the blue meter hardly moves even at high listening levels - I can get mine to swing wildly back and forth :-).

I have not heard the new 501s, so I can't comment. I'm sure there good. I have heard people comment they prefered the V to the 500 and 501, but this is secondhand.

Jim
gregm
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I have heard the 501. I much prefer the V. BUT, there's a problem servicing the Vs -- particularly the 4ohm mid-bass driver which, apparently, is not available any more.
The BIG problem here is that the driver & cross-over PARAMETRES aren't available. If they were, we could find replacements...
jwilt OP
45 posts
 
The midbass coupler is available here:

http://www.genesisspeakers.com/

I have also gotten midrange domes through Genesis themselves within the last year. Parts are scarce, but they do exist.

J
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