Audio Physic Libra speakers opinions?


Hi I have the opportunity to purchase a pair of Audio Physic Libra speakers just wanted to hear from people who have either owned or heard them what they think? 

power will be supplied by AR Ref 210 monos and AR Ref 5SE preamp with Teac 701 N streamer/Dac

Listening room dimension is 12.5 wide by 35 feet long 

 

Thanks all!

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Thanks what happens if U play hard rock on them? YES Genesis The Who

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I found the Virgos to be excellent imaging speakers with great tonal balance and nuance. I loved them. If you want outstanding  reproduction of jazz bands and quartets, these are the ones. On the other hand, if you are looking to have bass lines and kick drums from rock bands compress your chest... then I would be looking at big B&Ws. 

In my experience, these older AP speakers can sound amazing if you are able to follow their somewhat difficult setup requirements. I don't know if their suggestions may have changed on newer models but back in the Libra era it was something like this:

"According to Audio Physic, the ideal room setup to eliminate early reflections is long-wall placement. Your listening position should place your head near the rear wall. The speakers should be placed at the two center points of an ellipsoid touching the walls of the room."

Which is an understated way of saying the speakers are way out almost in the middle of the space. So not practical in a lot of homes. If you can do it though, they tend to sound exceptional.