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Re: Jean-Marie Reynaud Twin Mark ll Speakers

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Hi Omer,

> I have one question about the JMR's - when you say they are a
> bit warm, and that silent moments are almost not heard, it
> seems as though they do the usual trick, even if mildly, of
> holding back a little in the "presence" zone, around 1-2khz
> or such.

> A symptom of this is e.g., in rythm driven tracks, where the
> rythm doesn't come from the base, it sounds subdued and a
> bit confused, if you get what I mean. And snare drum doesn't
> really slap you, but is a bit soft. Am I right ?

Hmm...I don't think this is really the case. The presence region is more present and forward than the speakers I owned before these, vocals and snare drum hits are slightly more pronounced and dynamic. Snare drum attack is not rounded or softened in any way, probably not as strident as other speakers nor is it as soft as some speakers in this regard. The midrange is not pushed back or recessed at all, if that is maybe what you mean, it's very neutral if not slightly forward in soundstaging where vocals seem to project at or just slightly in front of the speaker plane. I cautioned describing them as warm, when in all reality they are far more neutral than anything. These speakers aren't soft, analog sounding, warmed over Guiness beer in any way, characteristically they are likened to a sunny, blue sky, summer day in the late afternoon or early evening, where the light has just begun it's long descent but darkness is far from sight. He he he he.

I am struggling to accurately answer your question about the rhythm. Music with good drive and rhythm is conveyed really well with the Twins, they are much faster than the B&W's I had. I hate to sound cliche and use the "toe tapping" description, but I honestly find myself grooving along with the music like I had never done before.

Hope this helps.

Sean H


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