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Sourcepoint 8 or Sourcepoint 10?

Hello All - I am going to have to replace my Apogee Stages at some point and I am considering the MoFi Sourcepoint Speakers - 8s or 10s.  I know that they are going to be very different than my current speakers but I want something that can be listened to more casually (not always in the sweet spot), and I like a warmer big sound.  My listening area is about 14 by 16 with 9ft ceilings and the back of the listening area opens to the dining room area that is another 14 x 16.  I can place the speakers up to 3 ft out from the wall.  I also like listening to music in the late evening at lower levels.  In addition, I have a Rythmik subwoofer that can stay and could add a second if needed to calm room misbehavior.  Asking for thoughts or experience with these speakers.

BTW - My digital chain runs through a Denafrips Venus II 12th and my Analog is an older Linn Sondek LP12 with Ittok LV !! (Black) Arm and  Ortofon MC X40 into a Linn Linto phono stage.

maam522a
snapsc
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I’ve owned the 8’s for a year and have them in a much bigger room than yours with dual SVS 3000 micros crossed at 65 hz. I can’t say enough about all the things these speakers do WELL!
 

Various test of the 10s… the first version of the 10s that is, show they go lower but they are a lot brighter.  Since you have a sub, you probably don’t need the extra extension of the 10s… but you may not like the top end if you have a live room or are sensitive to brightness. 


How low of a listening level are you hoping for… the 8’s are very good at 65-70 db. 

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gkelly
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One of the nice parting gifts that Mr. Jones left MoFi was the upgradable crossover. 
https://www.mofielectronics.com/products/mofi-electronics-soucepoint-10-master-edition-upgrade-crossover-kit

if you find that you’re happy with this speaker, maybe one could save for his new offering. 
https://jonesandcerreta.com/speakers/

One can wish! Good luck with the search

maam522a OP
161 posts
 

@snapsc 

Thanks for the insight.  I actually have an SVS Micro in my TV Audio system and the cost of the used ones on the market are great.  I think the 65-70 db level is about right.

 

maam522a OP
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@gkelly 

After looking at the extreme cost of the TAD speakers Mr. Jones designed, I am concerned that his new one may be well out of my league.  Plus a tilted up floor stander does not work for my space.

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