Would be hard to tell sound quality's having loudspeakers next to each other. Pressure in room will move drivers in loudspeakers not power a bit like a passive radiator. Why demos in rooms with other loudspeakers in close proximity is flawed. Also with such a close set up baffles will also sum to a degree and the large pair would add some boundary reinforcement. Another - sonically. So maybe move a pair and listen before you decide. You can move a pair a bit out of the way and toss a heavy fabric cover over non used pairs or if to much work turning loudspeakers backwards might help a bit but still if too close see above..
AV123 LS6 Line Source up and running
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I got my piano black LS6 delivered today! I paid the shipment company $50 to set them up for me, which was nice to get out of the way.
Here is the picture:
AV123 LS6
There they are, next to the Merlin VSM Mxe's. Pretty interesting comparison... comparing a true line array, with a very, very nice point source. Look at the size difference!
I've had a chance to listen to some music today... and I must say, wow. I don't want to jump to any hasty conclusions... but the dynamics on the LS6 are incredible. Very musical and non fatiguing sound - even in this room that is way too small for them.
The Merlins replaced some very nice Dynaudio monitors with a Velodyne DD15 sub. The Merlins were so much more transparent, and an open window to detail.
Unfortunately, I can't keep them both... I haven't had a chance to A/B, but the non-burned in LS6 is pretty amazing... the question in my mind, though, is can they match the Merlin's transparency? I'm not sure...
Running them with Cary/AES Sixpacs (55WPC EL34 tube amp), and it is a great match with the amp. Currently using the Anthem D2 as a complete preamp. Still waiting on the ARC (EQ) in the mail, which will help with the room responses.
Comments are welcome. Thanks for reading.
I got my piano black LS6 delivered today! I paid the shipment company $50 to set them up for me, which was nice to get out of the way.
Here is the picture:
AV123 LS6
There they are, next to the Merlin VSM Mxe's. Pretty interesting comparison... comparing a true line array, with a very, very nice point source. Look at the size difference!
I've had a chance to listen to some music today... and I must say, wow. I don't want to jump to any hasty conclusions... but the dynamics on the LS6 are incredible. Very musical and non fatiguing sound - even in this room that is way too small for them.
The Merlins replaced some very nice Dynaudio monitors with a Velodyne DD15 sub. The Merlins were so much more transparent, and an open window to detail.
Unfortunately, I can't keep them both... I haven't had a chance to A/B, but the non-burned in LS6 is pretty amazing... the question in my mind, though, is can they match the Merlin's transparency? I'm not sure...
Running them with Cary/AES Sixpacs (55WPC EL34 tube amp), and it is a great match with the amp. Currently using the Anthem D2 as a complete preamp. Still waiting on the ARC (EQ) in the mail, which will help with the room responses.
Comments are welcome. Thanks for reading.