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PMC 24 and Canalis Cambria two way floorstanders; What is the advantage to this design?:

I recently noticed several 2 way floor standers, in particular, the PMC.24 ($6000 retail) and the Canalis Cambria  at $5000 retail.  Pro-AC and  Spendor also offer a few 2 way floorstanders

Is there any advantage to a 2 way floor stander  to a 3 way system??

I am aware that less drivers and crossovers, and a slimmer cabinet "usually" provide better sound quality; However, the retail prices of the above don't seemed to represent "good value".

Thank you, S.J. 

sunnyjim
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twoleftears
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When you get into that kind of age, I think you need to start worrying about the driver surrounds, caps in the crossover, etc.  Still, if you're prepared to deal with that, it's a possibility.  To me, it seems that when you venture into this area, you're moving into "enthusiast" territory.

There would only be a couple of classic models that would tempt me, like the B&W 801's, or the Vienna Acoustics Mahler's.


I didn't see any Avanti's on U.S. ebay.

Perhaps you need to start over with a new, specific thread (max budget, 3-way, floor-stander, being driven by X, in Y-sized room, etc.).

crwindy
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Do you remember the movie"Ruthless People" where he tries to sell speakers by the size?  Not the size or the number of drivers. Let your ears be your guide.
sunnyjim OP
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Thanks you to the new responders for their comments


TO: TWOLEFTEARS:

Max Budget  $2500- $3000. on "used market"

The following is the system and room size:

Conrad Johnson PV14SL SE  pre-amp

BAT VK-200 amp ( 100RMS)

Ayre CX7e mp   CD player

Grover Huffman EX speaker cables

Golden Ear Technology model 7 speakers

Listening space: 12X15 with 8.5ft ceilings

Note: Listening space opens into a 12X18 dining/kitchen area divided by a medium size couch. Standard furnishing on walls and floor

I am trying to replace the GET 7 speakers because my current electronics seem capable of better sound via the speakers.

P.S.  I never was a big fan of expensive monitor speakers whether 2 way or even 3 way. They are overpriced, for example, Harbeth, Spendor, Sterling, J.M.Reynard, Totem etc. 



keithtexas
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In the case of the PMC, the larger cabinet (vs. a standmount) provides for a longer transmission line to accurately develop design principles.  The transmission line is filled with damping material and absorbs all of the mid and high frequencies from the midbass driver that otherwise would reflect back into the driver or out of the cabinet's port. By the time the back wave of that driver travels the full length of the line, only bass notes remain and exit (out of phase) to reinforce the driver's front output. It makes for a very clean, uncolored sound overall, with tight bass (some may describe it as 'light' because it is so fast).  You really are getting the designer's experience, and technical driver and crossover design from the pro/studio world.
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twoleftears
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This.

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It's always fun to go vicarious shopping for someone else.

Looking on the 'gon right now, for me my top three choices in what's currently offered in that price range would be the Proac D28, Triangle Volante and Totem Forest Signature.  Any of those would significantly outclass the GET7s.

Still, if you buy used, 2.5-3.0 offers a pretty wide range of possibilities.  What have you heard with your own ears that you liked best?

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