Renaissance 2 way


A recent column in Sterephile hinted at the great sound and value of the Renaissance MPL-403.5, a 3 way acoustic suspension stand mounted speaker. It's a bit above my price range at $1100, but they also make the same sspeaker without the mid range driver, the MLP-201.2, for $650. Anyone heard these speakers? I'm also considering PSB's Image B25. Would the Renaissance be too hard to drive for my Linn Classik (75 watts @ 4 Ohms)?
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Based on the Stereophile's short view, I ordered a pair of Renaissance MPL-403.5. A big disaster! Speakers arrived damaged. Extremely poor packaging and quality control do not justify their asking MSRP. The sound of speakers was just below average. Morel's return policy was a nightmare as well. Took almost 3 months to get a credit from Morel.

It was my error in part to purchase the speakers for blindly trusting Stereophile's mundane review. For $1090.00, there are infinite options to choose from. Just avoid Renaissance audio products. Also Morel drivers have some quality control issues as well. My speaker came with a tweeter with detached tweeter magnet.