Your favorite musical non fatiguing speakers?

Yes I have the woofers firing backwards as recommended by Verity for soundstage depth, etc. They actually recommended between 1 1/2 - 3 feet. Since I live in a town home I figured I'd start at 3 feet to keep peace with the neighbors.

The sweet spot for a full, rich, well defined bass in this room actually turned out to be closer to 2 feet. 2 feet it is - see if I answer the door!

The difficulties I had with getting the bass right actually turned out to be the fault of my speaker wire that was also apparently damaged by the lightning strike. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!! I put in some far less expensive AQ Rocket 33's to make sure - and sure enough, problems solved.

My Purist Audio cables which always excelled at bass and depth were so damaged I was starting to doubt the bass cabinet was working.

This might explain why I returned some Magnepan 1.7's and Kef LS-50's wondering how anyone could possibly pay more than $100 for them. Whoops - my bad.

Bjesien - have you experimented with placement? If you want to love the bass put them as close as you can to the back wall just before they get boomy.

They take some getting used to because if there's no bass in the recording you won't hear a scintilla of it in your system. Once it appears in the recording it's stunning.

These are very fine speakers and as such VERY sensitive. The differences in everything from interconnects to speaker wire to DACS is magnified 10 fold from my previous also quite good (but not in the same league) Cary Silver Oak III's.

I'd call Verity and tell them what you're not satisfied with, what your other equipment is etc. Even though I bought used they were VERY patient and helpful getting placement right etc.

Also try calling the Cable Company. They were very familiar with the Parcifals and could even tell me which cables have been preferred by Parcifal owners in the past. Ironically one of them was the very speaker wire I already owned but was fried in the lightening strike.

They'll send various cables already burned in for you to audition and you only pay a deposit of 5%. I'm also doing this now - great program!

06-02-14: Schubert (speaking of Diana Krall)
Piano OK, voice and beat never meet.

Not true on "All For You," which is tight and precise all the way.
Still my favoriate album of hers, backed just by her bassist and Russell Malone on guitar. They had just come back from an extended live tour and were totally tight.

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

Larrybou,

Yes I am Very familiar with the Parsifal, I've owned them for 3 years and love them. I was just saying that I've heard them in one of the best rooms in the world with incredible gear, so I know what they are capable of. I would throw 40k at them before replacing them.

I also use a Rel Stadium III sub, when in the mood. It blends perfectly and adds the feel that only the Stadium III can add (IME better than JL series). Try to listen to one if you can because it will add another level to the enjoyment.

Glad you like them. I've had the Museaus cables and found them very dull and dark. I did like some qualities like smooth, tuneful in the midrange and bass, but I currently have Nordost Frey 2 and 1 Hiemdall 2, 2 Valhalla, with QX 4 and QB 8 purifiers. I'm not a cable snob but did some work for a rep in the past and respect what Nordost adds to the experience.