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In Reply to: Re: Second the Soliloquys posted by Mr Blue Sky on May 29, 2003 at 18:30:30:
My compliments to you on generating an interesting and stimulating discussion. Clearly, there is a wide range of opinion, almost as much as there are people listening. This says to me that speaker choice is very subjective and ultimately needs to meet your needs and ears. So, my comments are my perceptions and may not apply to your ears and listening area. Sounds like in-home auditioning will be important for you if you can make that work.
First, my comments are based on my experience with the 6.3s. I would defer comment to others on the 5.3s. Second,I have 54 year old ears and wanted a sound that was not too bright, instead clear, with solid mid range. I listen to rock, acoustical mix, and classical genre. Sources are primarily vinyl but also a fair amount from cds. The soliloquys (which I bought used after research similar to yours) are broken in, an important factor in these speakers. They also met my budget ($1700 used). Finally, my listening area is fairly spacious and open.
The sound is perfect for me. First, the mid range is clear, warm and full ... the most important element to my listening. Second the highs are clear, not harsh or bright. My criteria is based on how the triangle sounds in a classical piece for this. Finally the bass is appropriate ... I mean that in music where it should be present and up-front... it is. My criteria here is the reproduction of the cannons in the Telarc soundstream digital 1812 overture lp which are reproduced in house rattling fashion, actually causing the dogs to head upstairs! But in music where the bass should be subtle, it is. The 6.3s may be too large for your criteria. I can't speak to the issue of mid-fi. I like these speakers and they meet my needs. Good luck with your quest. Please let us allnow how it ends up. Good luck.
Sim
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- Re: Second the Soliloquys - spindoctor 04:03:34 05/30/03 (4)
- Re: Second the Soliloquys - Mr Blue Sky 12:39:58 05/30/03 (3)
- Re: Second the Soliloquys - Gmood1 18:12:42 05/30/03 (2)
- Re: Second the Soliloquys - Mr Blue Sky 21:09:09 05/30/03 (1)
- Re: Second the Soliloquys - Gmood1 05:52:58 05/31/03 (0)
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