I have owned both and currently own the 12L2 in a bedroom system with an Arcam integrated and CD player. The cable is Nordost Super flatline 2. I agree with earlier comments that there is sometimes more than enough bass with these speakers. While they are overall very smooth on top. I have had the experience of individual piano notes sounding way too bright. Perhaps it was the recording- I don't know for sure. Bottom line to do better than these speakers you have to drop a lot more money on a Spendor, Harbeth or ProAc. The 11L2 doesn't have the oomph in the bottom end but in most rooms of moderate size- it will suffice.
Which Quads: 12L2 or 11L Monitors?
I just bought a pair of very nice Quad 12L2 speakers. Good low end and very smooth and responsive across the spectrum. Pretty large for my room, though. The same seller is selling a pair of Quad 11L monitors, which are said by more than a few to be the better of the two in terms of crispness (a technical term) and detail. Also, it's said to have very good mid to high bass response for a speaker its size.
The 12Ls speakers are not yet broken in and I need to get good speakers cables and stands. These factors are probably important.
Has anyone who has heard both models kindly give me their opinion?
Thank you.
The 12Ls speakers are not yet broken in and I need to get good speakers cables and stands. These factors are probably important.
Has anyone who has heard both models kindly give me their opinion?
Thank you.