The 30's do not use the Nautilus technology. The tweeter appears to be very similar to those on the 25's. Unlike the 25's it does not come with a separate crossover or dedicated speaker cable. The speaker is biwirable and the crossover is acoustically isolated and suspended within the cabinet.
Regarding bass, I've read the threads also and I am a little amused because the critiques rarely say "compared to what?" their bass is deficient.
My listening preferences are for Acoustic Jazz and Classical music. I don't feel that I am missing out; the 30's seem to load my 20x16 (plaster walled, maple floor with heavy rugs)room very well. I have heard these same speakers in a larger more square room and indeed in that room the low bass of bass drum in classical music was missing in action.
I think it is more a matter of room size and acoustics. I'm quite pleased with the depth and the articulate way that they handle acoustic bass.
Ray
Regarding bass, I've read the threads also and I am a little amused because the critiques rarely say "compared to what?" their bass is deficient.
My listening preferences are for Acoustic Jazz and Classical music. I don't feel that I am missing out; the 30's seem to load my 20x16 (plaster walled, maple floor with heavy rugs)room very well. I have heard these same speakers in a larger more square room and indeed in that room the low bass of bass drum in classical music was missing in action.
I think it is more a matter of room size and acoustics. I'm quite pleased with the depth and the articulate way that they handle acoustic bass.
Ray