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GMA Europa vs. Soliloquy 5.3?

Hi. I posted awhile back on suitable monitors at the $1000 price point, and several people mentioned the GMA Europa. How would this speaker compare with the Soliloquy 5.3? I know the Soliloquy is a floorstander, but with 2 relatively small 5" drivers, I don't expect it to be especially overpowering. I have heard nothing but great things.

My only real concern about the Europas is that, being a monitor rated only down to 48hz, they may not have much low end. Some of the electronic music I listen to sounds really flat on the other monitors I have tried in the $1200 price-point. Therefore, I decided to look at smaller floorstanders as well. Of course, I can't have TOO much low end in a smaller room-that is the reason my Von Schweikert's are being replaced (these speakers are great, BTW).

My room is a living-room area that is approximately 14x11, but there is an attached kitchen that sound waves may diffuse into as well. I will eventually move into a house-this is a temporary apartment while my fiancee and I look for a house/good job in the area.

My listening tastes range from classic jazz to electronic (ambient, some trance), as well as classical, and vocals. Associated equipment is C-J PV10A preamp, C-J MF-2200 amp, Arcam CD73T. The tube/SS combo is pretty effective, and I expect it to improve as I replace the tubes on the preamp. Currently running Von Schweikert VR-2000's (4-way w/10" driver, sound great in the store but too big for this situation).
chiho

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gmood1
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Thats a tough choice Chiho. I have owned the big brothers to the 5.3s, the Sols 6.3s and the Europas. They are both terrific speakers in their categories.For that room size the Europas maybe the best choice.With your musical taste both speakers do very well.
Please don't let the two 5 1/2 inch drivers fool you! Those Sols will rock out my friend. I still miss the way the Sols uncover the weight in the music. It is additive LOL. IMHO the Sols display a deeper / wider soundstage and are warmer speakers. If this is important to you. The Europas are a tad more transparent with a sort of cool/neutral sound to them. Both have their pros and cons like any other speaker. I suppose it will depend on what your room can handle and what you can live with.

Good Luck!
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