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Review 1 of 3
Price Paid:
$6000.00
from MacPoint Summary:
Must use with powerful amplifiers, then you get powerful and realistic bass, very good soundstage, detailed and clear sound; they are nice to look at too (high WAF) but need space, although placement is not problematic. They sound well with all kind of music-from classical to jazz to pop: full orchestra is a real pleasure, but a lute sounds detailed too. Strengths:
Thanks to the asimmetric form of bass and middle transducers's envelope and to the ribbon high transducer they have a very natural sound, without artificial reinforcements; the bass is powerful yet controlled, and they go up and down the frequency scale in a vey natural way. Bass is really impressive-the organ in Bach's Toccata and Fugue in Re minor goes down to tremendous levels without a glitch. Of course they need lots of controlled power (I used MacLaren 250 W amplifiers), but they sound just as impressive with high notes (cymbals) and female voices. Looking at these monolites you may think they are too obtrusive, but in fact the form and the marble-laquered finish give a good WAF (wife acceptance factor). I used them with all genres, from baroque music to pop and jazz, and was always listening to real music-forgetting the sources. Weaknesses:
They need plenty of good controlled power-better solid state- and a good chain before, from the source to the amplis. They are also sensible to positioning-far from reflecting walls, a simmetric environment, high ceilings is the best (as in most cases). Similar Products Used:
Apogee Diva: I love them best, although the bass is not so powerful as with Helicons-but the midrange and highs are a dream
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