Anybody compared the sound of a IVY with a Alexandria or similar?
I know the Alexandria XLF and the Sonus Faber Aida. Never heard the IVY.
6th floor with a crane? Now THAT is dedication! I think I would have a heart attack watching that install.
My favourite dynamic speaker is Q7. Awesome . As for Ivy it's so hugh & with so many drivers 24 or 26 it's not easy to get it right & u certainly need a big room for the 7 footer to breath properly . Don't quite like the bass. However my prefer speakers would be Pendragon if u can get the coherency right with 4 panel speakers . Once heard it with Audio note M10 & is sold on M10 signature as the best preamp I would want to own but it's just too pricey
I m not saying I prefer Pendragon to Q7 because it's not easy to get the coherency right . Also can 8" dynamic bass drivers catch up with the ribbon midrange ? Individually they are v good . So if coherency can be done right , Pendragon would be an awesome speakers . However personally for the money , I would probably buy Rockport . As for scale , I think not many speakers can reach the level of 4 panel speakers like Pendragon
Hi Vassago,
How does the Ivy compare in your opinion to XLF? I have not heard Q7 but have heard Q5. I am most curious about the reference speaker for the likes of Bob Ludwig.
Meanwhile, I read witih great interest that Dato Han (Mono & Stereo contributor) owned Ivys in his personal system...and recently bought all Vitus Masterpiece electronic and Gryphon Pendragon.
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