In Reply to: Tympani IVa vs 3.7i vs ML Odyssey posted by methylmarty on June 10, 2021 at 11:11:54:
I auditioned them back in the early 2K's. ML sold a lot of speakers through high stores and some 'not so high end' stores back in the day. In doing so they were often misrepresented and generally hooked up to low-high end amps and preamps in open areas (non-isolated rooms). We had a Tweeter chain here in San Diego that carried them (MP3 Lover and pictureguy are familiar with Tweeter there on El Cajon blvd I'm sure). I think in the latter sense they got somewhat of a unjust reputation.
Also it's unfortunate we don't have too many owners representing them here (yes I know this is probably due to us being a Maggie dominated domain)
Furthermore they're stats so comparing to Quasi/true ribbon speakers essentially boils down to personal taste.
I don't know if I'd personally chase after a Odyssey but DEFINITELY the larger full range guys (CLS, CLX).
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