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In Reply to: RE: You impressions of single-driver speakers? posted by Bob Neill on August 26, 2014 at 08:46:41
Single-driver speakers aren't for everyone, that's for sure. I suspect that, for many of those who absolutely love them, a range of delights slightly narrower than usual is enough to fill the void. I'm more than happy with my "augmented single-driver" Laura speakers at present, at least when certain types of recordings are on the table. Interestingly, while "coherence" and "clarity" are definitely two of their prime virtues, "speed" is not one of the first things that comes to mind when I listen to them. They sound warm rather than cool, I'd say. I'm hearing a smooth, slightly distant presentation that seems to be devoid of peaks and troughs. While this type of speaker may not be the best thing for rock music reproduction, it works quite well with other types of music.
Those Tocaros would seem to be among the very special ones based upon most of what I've heard about them...
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Tocaro promotes them as jazz speakers, which I understand. They do have a lot of jump and impact. But that's not how I'd characterize them - as a jazz speaker. I'd say they are very realistic sounding, which is what people who hear a lot of live music like about them. For those who prefer comfort, ease, richness, charm, they're probably too much. I don't intend this to sound judgmental. There is an argument to be made for not bringing the dynamics and energy of live into the living room. I would say the opposite speaker to a Tocaro might be Spendors or the larger Harbeths. There is room in the world for both extremes, right? I mean I've got Audio Note E's and K's playing alongside my Tocaros. They acknowledge each other but with more cordiality than affection!
Nicely said! I also have two distinctly different types of speakers in my listening area, so I think I know what you mean...
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