I demoed the Raidho X1s (and C 1.2), as well as the Harbeth line.
You don't need my input at this point, but fwiw....the Raidho actually has a reputation for a contoured sound, a dip in the presence region etc to sound "right" to the ear and more natural. So you are supposed to get a smooth rich sound with great subtle detail from the ribbon driver.
I found the C 1.2 to actually sound both a bit too mellow in that regard, but also a bit "bleached" of tonal color. The X1s that I demoed were actually more forward and energetic sounding. Extremely realistic in terms of snappy transients, openess and detail. Though ultimately don't go low enough and still the same somewhat bleached tonal color (to me years).
I ended up with the Harbeth Super HL5 Plus speakers which I preferred.
(Though I sold those and stayed with my Thiels).
You don't need my input at this point, but fwiw....the Raidho actually has a reputation for a contoured sound, a dip in the presence region etc to sound "right" to the ear and more natural. So you are supposed to get a smooth rich sound with great subtle detail from the ribbon driver.
I found the C 1.2 to actually sound both a bit too mellow in that regard, but also a bit "bleached" of tonal color. The X1s that I demoed were actually more forward and energetic sounding. Extremely realistic in terms of snappy transients, openess and detail. Though ultimately don't go low enough and still the same somewhat bleached tonal color (to me years).
I ended up with the Harbeth Super HL5 Plus speakers which I preferred.
(Though I sold those and stayed with my Thiels).