I like my B&O based Rowland model 102 but suffer from similar problem - a tall room (26' in the highest point) with a lot of echo. I prepared 12 double density fiberglass panels to hang on the wall opposite to speakers. These panels work pretty much for 200Hz up - for the lower frequencies you need 4" panels spaced from the rear wall.
Upgrade from B&O system to ? for large bright room
Current setup is Penta III and a Beolab powered sub driven by a beocenter 9500. Beautiful equipment but, ten years after selling my magnepan 3.5r/bryston setup, I still miss the openness of the 3.5r, and even objectively the Penta speakers are a reserved, almost muffled speaker -- with a lot of bass.
Speakers will back up to an all-glass wall as much as 18 feet high. The room itself is 1400 sq ft. With a tile floor this space is, ah, bright. Hoping for a column form factor to minimize the blockage of the glass wall (thus, no magnepan). Two channel use only. Not concerned with a precise soundstage; going for an open sound that is OK even if way off-axis (say, the open kitchen that's part of the space).
Considered DefTech 8080-ST; also Vandersteen 2 signature (unheard by me, alas). For front end leaning to McIntosh solid state as have enjoyed elsewhere for years and their inherent warmth would help with the room.
Any suggestions would be immensely appreciated.
Speakers will back up to an all-glass wall as much as 18 feet high. The room itself is 1400 sq ft. With a tile floor this space is, ah, bright. Hoping for a column form factor to minimize the blockage of the glass wall (thus, no magnepan). Two channel use only. Not concerned with a precise soundstage; going for an open sound that is OK even if way off-axis (say, the open kitchen that's part of the space).
Considered DefTech 8080-ST; also Vandersteen 2 signature (unheard by me, alas). For front end leaning to McIntosh solid state as have enjoyed elsewhere for years and their inherent warmth would help with the room.
Any suggestions would be immensely appreciated.