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On Jun 3, 3:10�pm, MiNe 109 wrote:
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On Jun 3, 12:29?pm, MiNe 109 � wrote:
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?My preference would be a MODIFIED set of Klipsches- K-horns, La Scala
or BK-with upgraded treble and midrange horns and crossovers. If you
really like dipoles, though, you likely won't like horns.
Anyone interested in Quads would probably run shreiking in the
opposite direction is they heard the Klipsches. IMO, Klipsches need a
low-powered amp to shave off some of that aggressive, forward sound..
Anyone without room for Quads won't have room for La Scalas.
Although with Klipsches, you can push them against a wall.
Especially those corner-horns.
Quads need to be well out into the room.
Mine do okay close to the sidewalls, which is good because otherwise I
couldn't walk between them.
?Electrostats are way preferable to maggies IMO if you have the right
amps.
Maggies can be preferable to ESLs if you have the right amps, too.
Some people like them both.
I certainly do. We had some Maggie 1.6s a few months ago and it's
amazing what they accomplish for $1800. And I've grown rather fond of
Martin Logan.
I really like what I've heard from the Summit. I guess CLX design
elements are trickling down to new products.
I reviewed the ML Purity, which is an active model that retails for
only $3K. The speakers use Class D switching amps, which means that
the midrange and highs are slightly on the dry side, but the
soundstage is gigantic and the bass is deep. It's a huge bargain.
I've heard the CLX many times and it is a world-class system
(especially with the Descent subwoofers), but it's surprising how
close the new Summit Xs come at a much lower price.
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