I've owned the Super Eclipse III loudspeakers for about 18 months. My amplification comes from Audio Horizons TP 2.0B (tube preamp) and VTL MB-185 Signature monoblocks (tube amplifier). I use balanced connections. I have both analog and digital sources. Here are some thoughts that may be helpful to you.
Like you, I searched for excellent loudspeakers which are not dominating. My room is about the size of yours and, on the new extender feet, these loudspeakers provide big sound without big size. I replaced Wilson Sophias with the Super Eclipse IIIs. The Sophias are beautiful sounding speakers but are a little too much (physical size and forward sound) for my room.
The Super Eclipse IIIs take time to break in (preferably 200 hrs). They are full bodied, well balanced, and detailed speakers. They are so revealing that I was led to upgrade my preamp (from VTL 5.5 to the Audio Horizons TP 2.0B). Now, I would say, my VTL monoblocks are the weakest link in my audio chain. Whenever Audio Horizons introduces a monoblock, I will upgrade to it. I believe the Super Eclipse IIIs will be worthy of that future system.
Fully broken in and with the right equipment, the Super Eclipse IIIs deliver beautiful music. I have listened to them through Levinson solid state; I prefer tubes. The sensitivity and impedance specs of the Super Eclipse IIIs make them a very easy load to drive.
I've met and dealt with Israel Blume on several occasions. I've found him to be honorable and committed to excellence. I'm so impressed by the Super Eclipse IIIs that I will audition them to you if you are near my area (zip code 95818).
One last thought: my loudspeakers are in a natural finish - not so dark as the cherry finish advertised on the Coincident website. This lighter finish also contributes to their more comfortable presence in my listening room (known to others in my home as the living room).
Like you, I searched for excellent loudspeakers which are not dominating. My room is about the size of yours and, on the new extender feet, these loudspeakers provide big sound without big size. I replaced Wilson Sophias with the Super Eclipse IIIs. The Sophias are beautiful sounding speakers but are a little too much (physical size and forward sound) for my room.
The Super Eclipse IIIs take time to break in (preferably 200 hrs). They are full bodied, well balanced, and detailed speakers. They are so revealing that I was led to upgrade my preamp (from VTL 5.5 to the Audio Horizons TP 2.0B). Now, I would say, my VTL monoblocks are the weakest link in my audio chain. Whenever Audio Horizons introduces a monoblock, I will upgrade to it. I believe the Super Eclipse IIIs will be worthy of that future system.
Fully broken in and with the right equipment, the Super Eclipse IIIs deliver beautiful music. I have listened to them through Levinson solid state; I prefer tubes. The sensitivity and impedance specs of the Super Eclipse IIIs make them a very easy load to drive.
I've met and dealt with Israel Blume on several occasions. I've found him to be honorable and committed to excellence. I'm so impressed by the Super Eclipse IIIs that I will audition them to you if you are near my area (zip code 95818).
One last thought: my loudspeakers are in a natural finish - not so dark as the cherry finish advertised on the Coincident website. This lighter finish also contributes to their more comfortable presence in my listening room (known to others in my home as the living room).