Rogue Cronus too bright

The Rothschilde A2 is much smaller than the TSM and is easier to place meaning I didn't need to be as far away or right between them to get authorative bass and a full midrange. The Merlins may have a more analog and resolving top end overall but the A2 captures the essence and ambiance. The soundstaging was even a bit larger with the A2 but again this is in my room as I couldn't get as far back as probably needed with the TSM after setting them out from back walls as recommended. The A2 sounds more cohesive when you leave your chair. The A2 just seem made for music, not hi-fi as I haven't found anything they can't play well. I wouldn't describe them as analytical but they are nuetral without forwardness in any extreme. The metal tweeter is very well implemented and better than I have experienced as it doesn't draw attention yet does gives the natual shimmer of cymbals I like. I play percussuion so what the A2 catches with music stands out to me. The blend of the mids and highs is superb with no Ssss distractions, only a wall of cohesive sound similar to to a planar. E-mail Stone-Image as I am sure you'd enjoy hearing jimmyr's comments.

I agree with Nrchy, play around with speaker placement first...ie, toe-in, toe-out, tilt, height...ect.

I've had this problem with speakers in the past (we probably all have)...changing components sometimes requires small tweaks in speaker setup....free to try.

Dave

Sit as far into the room as you can, meaning, get your head away from the wall behind you as much as possible. The wall behind your head can cause all sorts of havoc by exacerbating that upper midrange, espcecially vocals, sax, piano, electric guitar, etc.

I do use a sub but am happy without it too. I use a REL Storm III crossed over at lowest setting, just gives me a bit more fullness on some material.