SoundLab A-1 vs Martin Logan CLS IIz's


I love my tweaked Martin Logan CLS IIz's with 2 Vandersteen 2wq subs.. But I've come across a local pair of SoundLab A-1's for a decent price. Before I take the plunge, I wanted to get some feedback from people who have heard both, or have compared these speakers. What about the low end? Would I use the Vandersteens with the Sound Labs....or would they be redundant and no longer necessesary. My Logans are driven by Innersound 800W monblocks. Would these mate well with the Sound Labs. Truth be told, the WAF may impact on my final decision too...... because my rig is in our bedroom and the Sound Labs are absolute beasts.

Harry
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Harry, my name is Brian but maybe I can offer some help anyway.

As said, CLSes are very good, with Sound Labs being the next and perhaps final step in your quest.

As suggested it is unlikely you would need subwoofers with A-1s unless you're playing stuff with extreme low bass and want the extra impact and headroom. Only two of my customers use subs with their big Sound Labs, and both of their rooms are quite large. Depending upon natural room reinforcement such as may occur in your bedroom, subwoofers could prove unnecessary.

If you purchase the A-1s it will be interesting to hear your thoughts a little while after doing so as to the differences, which I imagine would be profound.

Duke from Wisconsin: One of my customers has done a Bybee tweak to his M-1s, although I haven't heard his setup. It would be interesting to speak with you sometime, and if you come down to the Chicago area by all means stop by for a listen.

Brian