The speakers certianly don't look right where they are (too close to the sidewall and possibly the rear wall). I would move both equipment racks slightly right and move the speakers out and closer together.Lovely system (and dog). But I doubt you are getting the best from it with the rear and side walls so close to such large speakers - is the room any larger in the other direction? If not, I suspect others might suggest treating the room somehow, and I'd be thinking about isolating the kit better from vibration.
+1How loud do you tend to listen? If it's above quiet, I'd consider isolating the kit:
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Current system:
Turntable : Rega RP10 / Apheta 2
CD: Audioflight CD2
Amps :
Rega Aria
Bryston BP 25 Dac preamp
Bryston 4B SST power amp
Streamer : Bluesound Node 2i
I'm not replying to offer a critique or opinion, but seeing the OB1s with the 4BSST took me back!
I loved that pairing at the time, though I only had the ST version. They matched really well.
For what it's worth, I think 12th and AI have offered you sound advice.
You'd be surprised how much difference a large rug would make and also look at the isolation of the speakers. It looks like spikes straight on to the tiled floor. I'm not sure you'll get the best out of the low end like that. The Gaia III could really work for you.
I wasn't sure about these, but took a punt and have been really impressed.
I've just realised I've offered an opinion. I couldn't help myself!
Seems a consensus that Gaia III may be a possible upgrade without significant expense. Shall be changing the current hideous travertine stone tiled floor, left by previous owners, to something more wooden so could well notice greater improvement. Have acquired a rug meanwhile...I'm not replying to offer a critique or opinion, but seeing the OB1s with the 4BSST took me back!
I loved that pairing at the time, though I only had the ST version. They matched really well.
For what it's worth, I think 12th and AI have offered you sound advice.
You'd be surprised how much difference a large rug would make and also look at the isolation of the speakers. It looks like spikes straight on to the tiled floor. I'm not sure you'll get the best out of the low end like that. The Gaia III could really work for you.
I wasn't sure about these, but took a punt and have been really impressed.
I've just realised I've offered an opinion. I couldn't help myself!
Looks better, you never know until you try.New room configuration. Speakers well away from corners... certainly seems like soundstage has improved, and vocals much more centric.
Thanks for all your advice/comments
Have acquired a rug meanwhile...
I'm not replying to offer a critique or opinion, but seeing the OB1s with the 4BSST took me back!
I loved that pairing at the time, though I only had the ST version. They matched really well.
For what it's worth, I think 12th and AI have offered you sound advice.
You'd be surprised how much difference a large rug would make and also look at the isolation of the speakers. It looks like spikes straight on to the tiled floor. I'm not sure you'll get the best out of the low end like that. The Gaia III could really work for you.
I wasn't sure about these, but took a punt and have been really impressed.
I've just realised I've offered an opinion. I couldn't help myself!
Hi, curious to know what inspired you to upgrade from your OB1's to your new PMC's ? Was it just a windfall of cash or did you listen to both and notice a significant improvement that warranted the upgrade? I have heard a few PMC speakers and all sound good, but they jump sharply in price, yet with mostly same cabinets so, without the advantage of demo'ing them curious to get your opinion.