Hi All, I have two systems and 4 pairs of speakers to try between them..
1. Wharfedale Diamond 10.1's - can sound a little boxy and muddled, bass is there but may be coloring the sound...
2. Wharfedale Evo2-8's - wonderfully smooth and silky but can sound a little 'small' with seemingly no bass - that is until you put on a track like Kanye Wests 'Love Lockdown' and realise there is loads which goes suprisingly deep, it is just not prominent...
3. Quad 11l2's - very focused and detailed with very tight bass, can sound a little bright...
4. PSB Image B25's - great sound spoilt by what seems to be bloated bass
I have tried these on two sets of electronics in different rooms and they seem to have similar characteristics - NAD C515 / 315 and CA 540v2 Amp and CDP...
Now my conundrum - what constitutes good sound? Am I expecting too much with the kit I have? I like bass but not too much of it hence the standmounters - I know it should be what I like but what should I expect?
I am loathe to buy more kit sight unseen (and unheard) very little to dem at the bottom tip of Africa!
Any thoughts, wisdom, ideas greatfully accepted!
Anthony
1. Wharfedale Diamond 10.1's - can sound a little boxy and muddled, bass is there but may be coloring the sound...
2. Wharfedale Evo2-8's - wonderfully smooth and silky but can sound a little 'small' with seemingly no bass - that is until you put on a track like Kanye Wests 'Love Lockdown' and realise there is loads which goes suprisingly deep, it is just not prominent...
3. Quad 11l2's - very focused and detailed with very tight bass, can sound a little bright...
4. PSB Image B25's - great sound spoilt by what seems to be bloated bass
I have tried these on two sets of electronics in different rooms and they seem to have similar characteristics - NAD C515 / 315 and CA 540v2 Amp and CDP...
Now my conundrum - what constitutes good sound? Am I expecting too much with the kit I have? I like bass but not too much of it hence the standmounters - I know it should be what I like but what should I expect?
I am loathe to buy more kit sight unseen (and unheard) very little to dem at the bottom tip of Africa!
Any thoughts, wisdom, ideas greatfully accepted!
Anthony