@Ihor. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort. I am somewhat in the same situation as you. I am seeking a pair of standmounts that I can keep a long time...like an end game pair. Wish to avoid thin and strident sounding at all cost. Please keep your findings coming.
Harbeth vs JM Reynaud
Hoping for some input. I come from a Spendor perspective (my daughter recently inherited my BC-1s) and currently use Spendor s5e's with a Unison Unico hybrid integrated amp. Sound is wonderful. I have seen all the discussions/reviews of Spendor, Harbeth, Stirling, and ATCs, and I am partial to getting the midrange 'right' (the 'BBC' sound). With a 60th birthday coming up, I've been looking into one last speaker upgrade. With all the rave reviews of Harbeth's, I got to spend some time auditioning the Compact 7's, M30.1s and Super HL5's (not the plus). All sounded great but the 30.1's really seemed like something special. I was able to take a pair home for a weeklong audition, and truly fell in love of what these do. So now the problem. I have recently come across a several reviews of JM Reynaud speakers, including some recommendations on this forum as an alternative to Spendor and Harbeth. These really look like possible option for the BBC sound, but there is no opportunity for an audition, and that's a lot of $$ to buy completely unheard. Can anyone provide some thoughts feedback on how the JMR Bliss Silver or the Offrande Supreme's might compare to the Harbeth 30.1s or Super HL5 plus? My living/listening room is 15 x 25 (speakers on short wall), hardwood floors and plaster walls.
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Success!!!! Well, I've made my decision. The Omega Super Alnico Monitor is the winner. How a speaker can sound this good for such an affordable price is beyond me. After some initial concerns regarding some high end harshness, all that fell away when I hit about 70 hr break-in and made a minor stand adjustment. This single driver speaker is simply amazing. As I indicated she I started this post, I have had some pretty good speakers (at least to my ears), have home auditioned the Harbeth 30.1, have listened to Maggies, KEFs, B&Ws, GoldenEar, and others, with extended listening sessions of fellow audiophile buddies as well as in store. That said, the sound and qualities that the Omega's bring to the table are beyond reproach. I had my next door neighbor come by a few days ago to have a listen. His main speakers are Vandersteen 3As ( a move up from 2ce's), and a Klipsch home theater setup. Well, his wife has been telling my wife that all he talks about is how great the Omega's sounded. Another friend came by yesterday, whose speaker history includes the Spendor BC-1, an older Thiel model I can't recall, the NHT XDA system, and most recently the top-of-the-line JanzSen floor standers. We spent the entire morning listening to music he brought, and he also was amazed at the clarity, detail, and overall full range that the Omega's produce. So in closing, my speaker search as ended. And I encourage anyone considering speakers in the sub-$5k range and especially in the $2-3K range to take up Omega on it's 30-day home trial - you will surprised. Plus, it is always something extra to support a small, made-in-Amerca business. Tank you Omega and thanks to all who have provide their insights, thoughts, ad suggestions in my speaker purchase journey. |
ihor, Congratulations on selecting the speakers you can live with. I know how frustrating and time consuming it can be. Are you still using the solid state amp? How low do the Omegas go in your room? What is so different you find about the single driver speakers, now that you have heard and own one? What about the high frequencies? You should really post your audio on the "systems" page. |
@jtnicolosi Subject: My JMR Cantabile Jubile journey with dual REL S/510 and Audio Note Jinro It made me so happy to see others discussing the JMR brand! I’ve been using the JMR Cantabile Jubile for quite a while and have been very satisfied. Initially, I felt the Cantabile’s low end could be a bit lean for my liking, as it tends to present a tighter, cleaner bass, which can sometimes trick the mind into thinking there’s a lack of it. So, to extend the low-frequency foundation without losing its musicality, I added a pair of REL S/510 subwoofers. The bass is now rich, deep (down to 20Hz), and seamlessly integrated. My current setup is as follows: · Speakers: JMR Cantabile Jubile (bi-wired with Viard Audio HD 20 speaker cable) With the current setup, especially after tweaking the S/510 to +1 volume notch above default, the whole presentation opened up with more width and detail. The Cantabile’s strengths really shine through—it’s extremely delicate and clear, yet never analytical, a perfect match for tubes. It feels like a very cohesive, musical system that I thoroughly enjoy. Now, I’m contemplating an upgrade to the JMR Orfeo Jubile. Would you recommend this move? My main concern is my listening space (2.2m wide). Does anyone have experience placing these in a smaller or narrower room? Would it be too much for a 2.2m-wide space? I look forward to hearing your thoughts! |
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