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In Reply to: Re: Second the Soliloquys posted by spindoctor on May 30, 2003 at 04:03:34:
I read some interesting reviews about the Soliloquy 5.3 last night. They seem to be an interesting product and they look good on paper. I heard their bass described as "boomy" on more than one occassion, which makes me hesitate. I hate boomy bass, instead prefering tight, defined musical bass. Other than that, another issue is that they are read ported. I had hoped to find a transmission line or front ported speaker because in my listening space I am forced to have the speakers relatively close to the wall. In any case, the Soliloquys look like a fine product that is worth hearing. I'm going to try to audition them. Thanks for the recommendations.
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Yeah I have read the same reviews about boomy bass.But sometimes it's best to findout for yourself. Bass will start off heavy if they are new,but giving them a good 500 hrs of playing and it's another world!The sound will completely change.Even the highs start a little rolled off but the tweeter is designed the same way.I had to sell my nordost blue heaven speaker wires after the Soliloquys broke in.Images are solid and soundstage is wide and deep.These speakers don't like recievers very well.Pair them with quality components and you will be in heaven.I have certain recordings that I have heard many times.But after owning these and going thru several amps.I discovered in the same recordings I could actually hear the singer turn her head and know the direction she turned! No midfi speaker can do this!And some highly regarded can't do this either.One of the guys on audiogons forum who owns the 5.3s upgraded to Aerial T 10s.And found out that it really wasn't an upgrade.Think about it... when is the last time you heard a 5 1/2 or 6 1/2 inch driver sound boomy! I have heard many 8,10 and 12 inch drivers that are so slow it made me nauseas! Good luck to you and trust your ears first.
I spoke with a Soliloquy dealer today and explained that I have a small listening room where I have to place the speakers very close to the wall and he said that in such a configuration, the 5.3s would be a mistake. A friend of mine has offered me a used pair of Jean Marie Reynaud Euterpes. I'm goind to check those out.
I understand...Yeah I suppose 14 inches to 24 inches is the closest you could put them to the wall.I wish you had the room to try them out thou.Good luck with the Reynauds.
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