2cents. I agree with the above posts. Had the 50's years ago and blew the tweeters twice in about three years, even in my small room. Second time I could not get them repaired (for what reason I forgot) so I traded in my damaged speakers for the 60's. When I got them home I immediatly noticed a more abundant and punchy bass and maybe a touch more detail. Sound was more "mainstream and less Spica" -but overall speakers are more alike than different. Never blew any drivers on 60's and have used them for many years. (tweeters are not metal).
I found that both these speakers don't work as well in a really large room-even with a sub. It also seems that with laid back electronics you will get a deep soundstage, but with more upfront quality electronics the imaging magically gets pushed out above and beyond the outsides of speakers with an eerily well focused vocal prescence in between.
Highly recommend Spica- big ugly Angelus too. As far as the 50 or 60- it depends on your listening habits. If you don't need much volume at all go with the 50's... but realistically... Also remember- adding a properly matched sub will not really allow you to get more volume out of these gems but should be beneficial overall.
By the way- I have the manual.
I found that both these speakers don't work as well in a really large room-even with a sub. It also seems that with laid back electronics you will get a deep soundstage, but with more upfront quality electronics the imaging magically gets pushed out above and beyond the outsides of speakers with an eerily well focused vocal prescence in between.
Highly recommend Spica- big ugly Angelus too. As far as the 50 or 60- it depends on your listening habits. If you don't need much volume at all go with the 50's... but realistically... Also remember- adding a properly matched sub will not really allow you to get more volume out of these gems but should be beneficial overall.
By the way- I have the manual.