@fast- good topic. I heard the big PL500II's a while back locally here in Toronto area. Whilst I could appreciate them from all the audiophile check boxes, for some reason they didn't gel for me into a complete package- I can't explain it. They were a good deal, and my BAT VK-150 SE's and Rex II preamp were a great match with them, but I wasn't convinced enough to purchase. Remember the X-Files? 'I want to believe' but something holding me back... I also heard the Kef Ref One's at another local dealer and really liked them- especially the wide dispersion staging- they appear very well made and had some addictive sound qualities. Best of luck with your decision!
+1 Bensturgeon- thanks for saying what I have been thinking about 'Bo' this entire thread. It almost feels like receiving 'spam' reading his multitude of non sequitur paragraphs...
@audiotroy My local dealer has had a pair of trade in Blade 1's for a long time. Can my BAT VK-150SE's, or Merrill Veritas monos both be able to drive these guys? Also- they are saying I need to be at least about 10+ feet away from them for ideal listening- in your experience can the listener be any closer than that? thanks!
+1 Bensturgeon- thanks for saying what I have been thinking about 'Bo' this entire thread. It almost feels like receiving 'spam' reading his multitude of non sequitur paragraphs...
@audiotroy My local dealer has had a pair of trade in Blade 1's for a long time. Can my BAT VK-150SE's, or Merrill Veritas monos both be able to drive these guys? Also- they are saying I need to be at least about 10+ feet away from them for ideal listening- in your experience can the listener be any closer than that? thanks!