Wolf_d3;327403 I would not be comfortable spending that kind of money on a mail order said:Take a ride out to riverside and listen to von schweikert - they have a couple models in your price range that will amaze. IMHO.
I agree that second-hand is a viable option. (Great work on your deal, Christian!)
I have heard the Sevens three times in Optimal Enchantment demos and the Sevens have sounded natural and smooth every time. A used pair of Sevens would be a very nice option, especially since a version two is coming out and the original version should be easy to find used as people upgrade.
Your sonic preference seems to steer away from edgy and bright. I share that preference. I was initially amazed by the realism and dynamics of MBLs but after three hours of listening I could not avoid the conclusion that, to my ears, they are bright. If the MBL designer installed a tweeter attenuator on his speakers he would probably double his sales.
Have you ever bought a pair of speakers (or other expensive component) that sounded good when you bought it, but then you decided later that it had problems that only became apparent after you owned it for a while? If so, any advice on how to audition the components to reduce that risk?
Len
Are you giving up on your Raidho's
Hi
After having heard recently a vintage and by that I mean an almost 20 years old Genesis 5 that if one is on the market for a circa 30K speaker one must audition the Genesis 5.3. If this iteration better the 5 it is likely one of the best speakers out there.. regardless of price ... There I said it! The Original Genesis 5 was full range by that I mean able to plumb with vigor under 20 Hz and the rest of the spectrum is well served.
I am looking forward to audition the 5.3. Not well known from many audiophiles but worth to audition before making a decision by what is after all a sizable amount of dollars ...
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And I prefer not using subwoofers listening to stereo music.
Why??
I'm sure there are speakers you don't like either Bruce, including some of the ones on my list
I just think at the relative price points of the Wilsons there are any number of much better speakers out there.
Having said that the Alexia is the first one I have heard that I thought sounded ok, but for that price I'd much rather have an ATC, Vivid, Magico or YG.
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