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Monoliths

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Posted by Spike on March 24, 1999 at 19:17:17

In Reply to: Re: ML, Maggie and surround channels posted by bruce on March 24, 1999 at 18:34:22:

Ya got me here. I know nothing about the Monoliths so I can't give
you an answer. Here's something you may want to keep in mind. ML
improved the cone-panel integration between the Quest and reQuests
models. I believe the reQuests have lower cross-over point and a lighter,
faster woofer as compare to the Quests. I wonder if they have done the
same on the Monoliths, and if they have, which model of the Monoliths
were the change made. If you like the sound of the new reQuests, you
might be object to the previous woofer/xover design.
Although it's known that the bigger Logans sound better than the smaller
ones, but there has to be a diminishing return point somewhere :-) The
reQuests feel right at home in my 16' x 22' family room. I firmly believe
they can sound better in a bigger room! Certainly, the Monoliths will
be a bit "squeezed" in my room. I don't know about your room size, but
you really need to consider the room as part of your system also.
Have you listened to these particular Monoliths? Give them a try to see
how they'd do in your room. You might also find that the panel/cone
integration is not quite as smooth as the current models. Listen for
the upper bass/lower midrange to see if there's the "chestiness" leaking
into the cone from the panels. Also listen for the "pace" of the speakers.
The newer ones are quicker in pace due to lighter cones. Given the choices,
I might just stick with the reQuests...

_Spike

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