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Originally Posted by Intamin
Great write up! Like you, I hate most audio reviews; the adjectives used irk me, but I always find myself with a lack of words to describe what I'm hearing. Your views on the CMs pretty much reflect what I heard. Beautiful speakers, but a harsher treble and not very neutral. Sounds like the T2s are winners; I'm intrigued now and will research these guys some more. Good luck with the rest of the search; I'm looking forward to hearing the rest of your impressions with the speakers you audition.
EDIT: Just looked up the Triton 2s, and you should try to audition Def Tech Mythos ST'ss or STS's just to compare. They look to have a very similar design philosophy in a near identical form.
Second Edit: Just read big daddy's post in the Golden Ear thread. No wonder they look almost the same!
Final Edit: Just remembered these speakers, the Evolution Acoustics Micro One. They won best in show at CES, had rave reviews at other audio shows this year, and had more great reviews at RMAF. They're only $2500 too... http://evolutionacoustics.com/mmmicroone.html
http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showth...ll=1#post71114 http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showth...618-MMMicroOne
"That music for me was simply the best I heard at the show and probably any where else. This was played in Jonathan Tinn's rom by Mike Spitz from ATR who brought with a fully restored and beautiful ATR 102 Arria. Mike played on his machine St James Infirmary by Louis Armstrong at 30ips and it was beyond belief the best thing I have ever heard on tape. Plus these were played through Jonathan's Evolution Acoustics Micromini One. I have never heard such an amazing soundstage let alone through book shelf speakers that were all of $2500." Coming from a guy that owns Wilson X-2 Alexandria's. Might not fit the decor though... |
Alex, glad we're on the same page. Drives me nuts, the whole thing. I'm really disappointed about the CMs. I wanted to like them. There's no way now I go back to B&W until I'm in the 800 price range, and then I'll audition then.
I've just never been a fan of DefTech for some reason, if they're similar to the T2s, is there even a point?
I sent an email to Jonathan at Blue Light Audio to see if there were any local dealers. Are you kidding? Those speakers look BEAUTIFUL. Red, black, AND white? The spec sheet alone is impressive. $2500 w/ stands puts them right at the level of the T2s.
Alex, I do want to note - I'm about 80% home theater v. 20% music. What do you feel about the differences in this when choosing a speaker? Will a music-oriented speaker still fit into an HT role? I always assumed as much - after all, music is far more detailed than a movie soundtrack...what are your thoughts?
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Originally Posted by ZIPPO
VERY GOOD READ! 
 Sandy Gross has the Midas touch when it comes to speakers...
LMFAO! This is why I don't run a separate sub in my living room, the built-ins in the three front channels are more than enough.
Big Daddy recommended this speaker manufacturer( http://www.htd.com/Products/level-three-speakers ), for affordable ribbon tweeter speakers.
Most big manufacturers are starting to offer ribbon tweeter speakers also.
BTW, the new GoldenEar bookself speakers ( Aon 2 & Aon 3 ) plus their ForceField subs, have a trapezoid shape like your TV stand.
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Thanks, Zip! And Sandy really does - I was reading over on avs about how this is his final act and his best. Everything comes in threes, you know.
If I really have no reason to keep the Dynamo, I can sell it too. Along w/ the AA Sub 12 - fund the T2s quicker if I end up going that route. They really are at the top of the list right now. Then again, I've only demo'd two types...
I did notice the "Trapezoid" theme everywhere...