MoFi Sourcepoint 8 or Q Acoustice Concept 50s


I am looking to make final changes to my system and I am at the speaker decision point.  I currently have Aragon 4004 MKII amp, Aragon 24k pre, Linn Sondek LP12 with Ittok arm and Ortofon MC X30 cartridge, Linn Linto phono pre, and a DMP A6 for streaming.  My current speakers are Magnapan LRS+ that replaced my old Apogee Stages coupled to a Rhythmik 12"Sub.  The sound is excellent, but not what I am looking for when off axis. From what I have read, the Sourcepoint 8 have a very good off axis response as do the Concept 50s.  My room is 16x18.  Interested in your thoughts.

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I've been very happy with my Ohm 1000s in a decent size room (with a sub). While some are bothered by the image not being quite as precise as some other speakers, I find the sweet spot so incredibly big that, for me, it does a much better job of creating a perception of a live event when one is in different spots in the room. For example, I have a chair in front of the fireplace that is off-center to the right and back a bit. I enjoy the sound just as much there as I do when precisely centered and a bit closer. Of course, different people look for different things which is why opinions vary so much as to what is best.  So, lots of ideas in this thread, but you're going to have to decide for yourself. 

Extremely high impedance peaks like that can often be well addressed by a high value resistor in parallel with the inputs, by the way.  Of course, needs to have the watts! 

@glennewdick I would consider OB except for the form factor.  Most have large baffles with drivers that sit low.  If my listening room were dedicated, they would be considered in the mix.  My favorite speakers were/are my Apogee Stages that probably have a similar form factor but they do not sit well in the living room of a 1916 Bungalow.

 

@dynamiclinearity The issue with the auditioning the Concept 50s is that they appear to have been discontinued and are going to be a challenge to find until they start appearing on the used market.

Op, Crutchfield has a scratch-and-dent pair available. They claim their S&D items are usually in decent condition. The holiday extended return period is already in effect.