In Reply to: Snell Speakers these days posted by Frihed89 on March 23, 2007 at 10:58:27:
...if you liked the old models you probably wouldn't like the new ones. And vice-versa.The newer Snells fall into the "slim-line" crowd (at least the ones I have heard) - possibly for HT or decor reasons. Then again, my "experience" with them is confined to one store.
You're right... I lusted after the older Snells at the exact time period you mention. They were a bit outta my price range, settled on a pair of Boston A70s.
Problem is I recently had a pair of J IIs that were very poor... "muddy" and closed-in would be the adjectives that come to mind. Rose-tinted memories? Not sure. I now have a pair of Boston A100s, and they're not as good as I remember either. Don't get me wrong, they're nice (especially for the price) but not what I expected.
I would like to give the original Type A another listen...
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- Very different... - Jimmy C. 14:39:40 03/23/07 (3)
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- I think he's right, too - Frihed89 00:32:40 03/24/07 (0)