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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
deep_333
2,420 posts
 

The floorstanders have the correct cabinet volume and crossover for an optimal concentric driver design. They also occupy the same footprint as the stand mounts on stands.

The standmounts are a compromise and don't really save any space when you have them on stands (same footprint as the floorstander).

Get the Mofi 888 floorstander

https://www.audioadvice.com/products/mofi-electronics-sourcepoint-888-floorstanding-pair-walnut

or the V10 master edition and you will hit a TAD level of sound on a working man's budget.

https://www.audioadvice.com/products/mofi-electronics-sourcepoint-v10-master-edition-floorstanding-speakers-pair?variant=42270920540244

maam522a OP
160 posts
 

@snapsc 

I did buy the 8s.  After listening to the Stages for they past several years, I am quite anxious about how different a box speaker will sound, much less a dual concentric box.  The stages are quite special in the same band as the 8s considering the low end roll-off.

I will post a review once I get them dialed in and have a bit of time to acclimate.

kennyc
2,834 posts
 

+1 Mofi 10

I’m much more a fan of full range + sub to add additional bass depth and additional lower bass to midrange support vs a shorter range + sub to fill in missing bass. The latter seems like a budget fix and harder to get right.

maam522a OP
160 posts
 

@kennyc 

I really contemplated the 10s but came across a really good deal on a pair of 8s with stands.  I have been watching both and was waiting for a good value.  As for the sub integration, I have a Rythmik and an SVS 3000 Micro to play around with.  The Rythmik is probably the most articulate sub out there.  I use it with Vintage Ribbons today.

lanx0003
1,926 posts
 

Now you should be able to get the SP10 ME (Master Edition). Or, if you come across a great deal on a used SP10, you can buy it along with the modified crossover for as little as $260 and upgrade it yourself (with simple tools) for improved sound. The SP10 ME is the way to go.

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