• I was going to recommend JMR Trentes - PhilJ 07:41:15 07/14/08 (4)
  In Reply to: RE: Non-Audio Note speaker recommendations for Audio Note Soro SE posted by markusp on July 07, 2008 at 12:57:51

  I had a Soro with Trentes and it was terrific. Beautiful tone, clarity and very vibrant too but, if you do not like the Twins then it may not be to your liking
  thanks
  
  Phil
  
  

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  • RE: I was going to recommend JMR Trentes - PhilJ 09:35:14 07/15/08 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: I was going to recommend JMR Trentes posted by PhilJ on July 14, 2008 at 07:41:15

    fwiw the Trentes have the clarity of my kit 3 and even a little better in parts of the range where the kit 3 is slightly muddy (to my ears - probably part of being in the corner)
    
    I replaced the Soro with a Meishu w/Blackgate upgrade. A nice upgrade, I really love the 300B sound and at 9 watts it is quite robust too.
    
    
    thanks
    
    Phil
    
    

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    • RE: I was going to recommend JMR Trentes - markusp 13:34:07 07/15/08 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: I was going to recommend JMR Trentes posted by PhilJ on July 15, 2008 at 09:35:14

      Thanks Phil & congrats on the Meishu! Looks like I was too late to jump on the Trentes so will need to keep my eyes open.
      
      

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  • RE: I was going to recommend JMR Trentes - markusp 20:37:13 07/14/08 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: I was going to recommend JMR Trentes posted by PhilJ on July 14, 2008 at 07:41:15

    Phil - overall I find the Twins to be a pleasant speaker, but they just don't offer up the clarity that my AZ-Twos do. I wonder if the Trents do offer the same type of clarity?
    
    I noticed that you just sold your Soro. What are you replacing it with if you don't mind me asking?
    
    

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    • RE: I was going to recommend JMR Trentes - Bob Neill 08:42:37 09/19/08 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: I was going to recommend JMR Trentes posted by markusp on July 14, 2008 at 20:37:13

      You need Duets to get the clarity you're after in a Reynaud. Trentes are warmer through the mids, very punchy. Duets more transparent.
      
      

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• RE: Non-Audio Note speaker recommendations for Audio Note Soro SE - driguy 15:04:44 07/10/08 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Non-Audio Note speaker recommendations for Audio Note Soro SE posted by markusp on July 07, 2008 at 12:57:51

  You can veneer your current speakers fairly easily if you wish. No special skills are needed. You can purchase iron on veneer which only requires a regular iron to apply and a sharp blade to trim. You would just have to sand the current surface to get rid of any sheen so the adhesive can get a "bite". A link to a vendor that sells the veneer is attached. Just type in veneer into the search.
  If your current speakers have chips on the vinyl you can fill those gaps with bondo, or any other adhesive (preferably 5 minute epoxy) mixed with filler such as wood dust.
  Wipe on polyurethane is a good DIY finish that gives excellent results after 3 coats. Dry the rags flat though to avoid a fire.
  Regards,
  Tony
  

  • http://woodworker.com/   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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• RE: Non-Audio Note speaker recommendations for Audio Note Soro SE - DRCope 11:00:54 07/08/08 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Non-Audio Note speaker recommendations for Audio Note Soro SE posted by markusp on July 07, 2008 at 12:57:51

  I've seriously entertained the thought of peeling the vinyl off and veneering my pair of AZ Twos. A couple feet of hanger wire, 8 tabs of velcro and some very thin black cloth for grill clothes would complete the makeover.
  Keep your ears and your mind open.
  
  

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• Unfortunately, Ugly tends to sound better. - RGA 16:40:00 07/07/08 (5)
  In Reply to: RE: Non-Audio Note speaker recommendations for Audio Note Soro SE posted by markusp on July 07, 2008 at 12:57:51

  I would suggest Tannoy but they're uglier and more expensive but they sound good. The slim line lookers tend to sound poor or don't mach up well with SETs.
  
  

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  • RE: Unfortunately, Ugly tends to sound better. - markusp 09:24:09 07/10/08 (4)
    In Reply to: RE: Unfortunately, Ugly tends to sound better. posted by RGA on July 07, 2008 at 16:40:00

    Any other suggestions? How would a pair of AX-2 signatures partnered with a REL sub compete against something like my AZ-Twos? The AX-2 Signature is attractive in the real wood veneer and small enough so that WAF isn't really an issue.
    
    Any thoughts?
    
    

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    • RE: Unfortunately, Ugly tends to sound better. - Response34 06:58:04 07/11/08 (1)
      In Reply to: RE: Unfortunately, Ugly tends to sound better. posted by markusp on July 10, 2008 at 09:24:09

      "....How would a pair of AX-2 signatures partnered with a REL sub compete against something like my AZ-Twos?....."
      
      Ihave had both these speakers and while the AX-2 is a great little speaker, I would recommend staying with the AZ-Two as you already know you enjoy their sound. As Cope and others have mentioned, it would not be hard to strip the vinyl off your speakers and apply real wood veneer. I think even if you had to pay someone to do it, you would still come out ahead and you would be able to keep the speakers you already love and make the wife happy at the same time.
      
      

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      • RE: Unfortunately, Ugly tends to sound better. - markusp 08:34:37 07/11/08 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: Unfortunately, Ugly tends to sound better. posted by Response34 on July 11, 2008 at 06:58:04

        Even with new veneer, I think she would still find the AZ-Two speakers ugly as they are rather bulky / chunky. As for sound quality, I like the AZ-Twos but sometimes feel that something is missing, even the the clairty and speed of the speaker are wonderful.
        
        Any other thoughts or suggestions?
        
        

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    • RE: Unfortunately, Ugly tends to sound better. - RGA 13:22:22 07/10/08 (1)
      In Reply to: RE: Unfortunately, Ugly tends to sound better. posted by markusp on July 10, 2008 at 09:24:09

      My dealer likes the AX two regular version over the sig version(which I believe is discontinued).
      
      Darn wives - always buy your system before you get the wife. :-)
      
      

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      • RE: Unfortunately, Ugly tends to sound better. - Bob Neill 14:09:27 09/16/08 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: Unfortunately, Ugly tends to sound better. posted by RGA on July 10, 2008 at 13:22:22

        Tell your dealer to clean his ears...unless he's listening on ss, in which case yes, the regulars would sound better (more forgiving) than the Sigs.
        
        

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