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RE: Why No Talk On Either ELAC Or Scansonic Speakers?.

Posted by Dave_K on November 23, 2016 at 04:19:52

In Reply to: RE: Why No Talk On Either ELAC Or Scansonic Speakers?. posted by MikeCh on November 22, 2016 at 11:18:21:

Mike,

So far, my ears tell me that the ideal loudspeaker frequency response FOR ME has the following characteristics:

1) Relatively wide dispersion throughout the frequency range, for best soundstaging/imaging
2) A horizontally flat on-axis response for the most realistic "direct" sound on good recordings
2) A flat but downward tilted off-axis response family, where the tilt increases with angle, without any significant discontinuities in the handover from one driver to the other, such that I can fine tune the tilt of the power response via toe-in.

I want the in-room response at the listening position in my room to be smooth and gently declining. A rough target is 6 dB drop across the full range, and then I can tweak from there.

The KEF Reference series probably comes closest to my ideal. The Reference 1 is faultless with good recordings, but seems a little bit analytical with lesser recordings. I should own it, but it needs the perfect amp to drive it, one that has the power & control the Reference needs but without sounding analytical. So far, I've found the Dynaudio Confidence and Magico S series to be nearly as ideal as the KEF Reference. My Dynaudio C2s would be perfect if only they had more clarity. The Magico S1s could use more dynamics. The S3 fixes that, but doesn't image as well and is out of my price range. Both the Dynaudios and Magicos seem easier to partner. There may be other brands and speakers out there which I would like more, but these are the best I've tried.

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