I spend 5 days a week in my office with a pair of Merrill Zigmahornets. There is nothing harsh about them nor any spikes in frequencies.
You won't believe the bass you can get out of a 4" quarter wave transmission line speaker. These hold their own into the 60-80hz range. There are definitely limits to any full range speaker-nothing is perfect.
The closest I have seen to building these yourself is perhaps Role Audio or something by Ted Jordan or 47 Labs which use Jordan drivers.
I've heard Focals and Lowthers and really prefer my Merrills at the expense of a little bass. I have also tried mine with a sub and they still lose something in the mix. Lack of low bass isn't a pitfall if you don't notice it. I also tried adding supertweeters and was not thrilled.
When there is synergy, you won't believe how good it is. This 10 watt tube system is a smooth and inviting as you will ever hear.
You won't believe the bass you can get out of a 4" quarter wave transmission line speaker. These hold their own into the 60-80hz range. There are definitely limits to any full range speaker-nothing is perfect.
The closest I have seen to building these yourself is perhaps Role Audio or something by Ted Jordan or 47 Labs which use Jordan drivers.
I've heard Focals and Lowthers and really prefer my Merrills at the expense of a little bass. I have also tried mine with a sub and they still lose something in the mix. Lack of low bass isn't a pitfall if you don't notice it. I also tried adding supertweeters and was not thrilled.
When there is synergy, you won't believe how good it is. This 10 watt tube system is a smooth and inviting as you will ever hear.