Thanks to everyone for all the thoughtful responses--especially the extended discourses from Duke and Albert Porter. I do not have any high end dealers near me so my ability to do a lot of auditioning is limited and all the above comments will really help me narrow down the search. Thanks also to Audiogon for providing such a great forum to exchange info. I will definitely let you know what my search turns up.
The Soundlabs must go-any thoughts on substitutes?
I am afraid that for family and space considerations I have to get rid of my M-1’s. I was
hoping that someone out there might have advice about either full size or monitor
dynamic speakers that capture some of the Soundlab magic--hopefully in the 10 to 15K
range. I am afraid that even hybrids will be too big, hence the search for more
conventional speakers. I use tube equipment (Wolcott amps, BAT pre) and I listen to all
types of music (about 60% vinyl and 40% digital). I do prefer a more laid back sound
rather than a brighter “metal tweeter” sound, and I do not need a lot of big time bass.
Thanks in advance for any help I can get.
hoping that someone out there might have advice about either full size or monitor
dynamic speakers that capture some of the Soundlab magic--hopefully in the 10 to 15K
range. I am afraid that even hybrids will be too big, hence the search for more
conventional speakers. I use tube equipment (Wolcott amps, BAT pre) and I listen to all
types of music (about 60% vinyl and 40% digital). I do prefer a more laid back sound
rather than a brighter “metal tweeter” sound, and I do not need a lot of big time bass.
Thanks in advance for any help I can get.