What about the 803s isn’t neutral — what specific improvements are you looking for?
Visible here. Note that the FR anomalies are consistent at all listening angles.
Vivid kaya 45 or Magico A3
I am looking for a new speaker to replace my 803d3’s. I don’t need the lowest frequencies in my 14 x 19 ft room. And i want a slightly quieter, more honest sound. So, what would be a good replacement?
Can someone tell me about differences in sound?
- vivid kaya 45
- Magico A3
My amps are: pass labs xp12, Bryston 14bsst2
cd: simaudio 650d, Bryston bcd3.
thanks in advance!
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I find the 803d3’s a bit edgy and bright with good bass (depending on amplifier). To my own ears the A3 is very neutral to the negative, has no life and boring YMMV. Now the Vivids are a different animal, yes warmer, has more detail but to my ears are the far more musical. Again depending on what's behind the speakers. To me I'd be able to listen for hours to the Vivids where the A3's maybe an hour or two at most. Just another perspective
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@kr4 Thanks, I understand and frankly don’t even like the speakers, but I’m interested in specifically what the OP is hearing that he doesn’t like and is looking to fix. |
I will try to explain. I find the 803 a bit edgy and the 803 emphasizes the voices of women in particular (arond 3-4 Khz). So i am looking for a more neutral sounding, dynamic, not laid back, a bit warm sounding speaker, with good imaging and with slightly less pressure in the low end because sometimes it rumbles in my room (because my room is aucoustically not very good). |
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