Since I will probably be using a Marantz AV-8003 , and I own a Legacy Extreme Subwoofer . do you think that may offset the difference a tad. Im used to running a Clase CDP-47.5 pre with Classe Amps to Legacy Sig III's , which of course go below 30Hz , love the kick drums on the Legacy's but trying to appease the wife with more slim line front speakers, as my room dimensions in my finished basement are rather small , 15 by 15. . Plus the OMD-15 seem like a steal at under 1K , the 28's a healthy piece of change at $2500.00
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The OMD-15 is crazy good at $1k/pair. Once broken in they are capable of surprising resolution. Bass goes to the mid-30s, not sub-30s like the Legacy and OMD-28. The OMD-28 doesn't just have deeper bass. It has a more expensive, sophisticated midrange as well. It must be something because the OMD-15 is no slouch. If you have Classe separates, however, why would you power it with a Marantz AV receiver? The OMD-15s will do OK, but they really step up with better upstream cables and electronics. I use a pretty high resolution high current MOSFET with mine and they sound wonderful. The OMD-28 may be $2600/pair, but remember, they listed at and were very competitive at $7500/pair. That's just a little over 1/3 of list. The OMD-15's are 40% of list. Chris Martens of Abso!ute Sound bought the review pair of OMD-28s and made them his reference for awhile after he reviewed them for the magazine. |
No the Marantz AV-8003 is just the pre pro, has an analog section and of course a digital section for surround etc. But will be using The two channel XLR ,to The Classe Amps for dedicated 2 chanel Listening. Front end is a Classe CDP-10 and I also own a Marantz 8400 SACD player . Up until now I was switching banana plugs ie Movies a Yamaha AV3900 reciever, but two channel I have a Classe 47.5 pre , going to Classe amps. If the Marantz can satisfy the analog section of the XLR I would like a one preamp solution to do double duty. If it cant come close , will still keep the Classe pre 47.5 But yes sorry to confuse, for two channel , speakers will be run via XLR with Classe Amps . Thanks |
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