The Electrons are actually a little less efficient than the Double impacts. |
Considering the high efficiency, how would the 4 ohm impedance affect the way they mate with low to medium power tube amps. I admit that I have no idea. Where are you Almarg? You are so right about the looks. Why can't they look like a Proac, or a million other beautiful speakers? Cost is obviously the reason. That said, you can get them in automotive colors for a $500 upcharge. I was reading that someone bought one of his speakers in Ford GT blue, which sounds amazing. That for me would make up for the plain Jane cabinet. Of course, I guess I'm old fashioned and I still prefer wood veneer. |
Good point. I believe that I have read before of the same speaker sounding different with different finishes. An old Dahlquist model comes to mind. It was a box speaker that came in a regular wood finish as well as a rough Nextel type paint, and it was said that the two sounded different. |
Thanks Charles and Al. I understand from what you said why it is impossible at this point, considering all of the electrical variables to make an educated guess about the suitability of low power tube amps with this speaker, except to say that the Double Impact would be a somewhat easier load.
As lowrider says, it would be very interesting and informative to see an overall impedance curve. Hopefully, there will be a review soon with some technical measurements. |
Good information. I have the same questions as Grannyring. It good to hear that a reviewer says they sound great, and he even sold his speakers for them, but sounds great compared to what? In this case it would be good to hear comparisons to speakers whose house sound we are familiar with, or at least more detail than I read in that review about the sonic character. |
mac48025, I really appreciate the additional detailed insight into their sonic qualities. Do you find their transparency to be comparable to other top speakers, and more importantly, their vocal reproduction? That is very important to me, and I have been spoiled in the past with several speakers that were great with vocals. |
Jetter, What is it that bothers you about the distance between the lower midrange and the upper woofer? Are you assuming that it will cause a sonic discontinuity? I wouldn't think it would. To me, it seems like most of the music is coming from the treble-midrange grouping. |
gb9746, Thanks for the comments. Could you tell us what speakers you have owned in the past so that I can get a context? Also, what kind of amp are you using? The hardest thing is reading an owners comments, but not knowing what constitutes "great" to them. Any additional details/comments would be appreciated. |
gb9746,
Thanks, that information gave all of us some valuable perspective. Your previous speakers were good ones, and in particular, I have respect for the ProAc 3.8. It is a great speaker. I would think that the Electrons would sound very much like the DI's, and maybe even have an advantage in the midrange, where the driver is more the size that many people think is more ideal for a midrange driver.
I don't have a size restriction partner-wise, but because my room is 13 x 11x 9. Eric says the Electron will be fine with that size. |
kdude66,
That's good info. Again, in the interest of context, can you tell us what speakers you have owned and used in the past? |
Thanks Kenny. That's very informative. |
Charles,
You know that your speakers are one of my all time favorites, and apparently others feel the same as I haven't seen a pair for sale for quite a while, but these are really interesting, aren't they? |
Charles, If they wouldn't overload my room, I would buy them, but they would, and I would also be too close. They are amazing speakers. I'm not interested in the Partial Eclipse. As I have said, it's torture not being able to hear them, because I am also seriously interested in the Spatial M3 Triode Master, and I can't hear them either. It's like feeling your way around in the dark. |
evolvist, Remember that not many on these forums have "statement systems." I thinks it's pretty rare. In the meantime, enjoyable systems are interesting and desirable to most of us. |
