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My new speakers

After owning Monitor Audio PL500 II speakers for 10 years, I’ve purchased my last speakers, YG Acoustics Sonja 3.3s. They are definitely different than my Monitor Audio PL500 II speakers. In my opinion, Monitor Audio PL500 II speakers offer a great value and do many things well. BUT, the Sonja 3.3s are clearer, tonality is improved, more dynamic and instruments/singers are more palpable. I’m not suggesting a night and day difference, but easily discernible differences. Unfortunately, Incremental improvements are very expensive in this hobby. I would say that I’m done, but I’m sure I’m going to change my Chord Dave DAC.

ricred1
rbstehno
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I listened to the YG active speakers at the Tampa audio show this year. I thought these were the best speakers at the event. These cost under $80k with all the electronics. These sounded better than the much more expensive speakers at the show. 

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curiousjim
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@ricred1 

Happy to hear you’re enjoying your new speakers! I’m right there with you. I have my forever speakers and am looking for a different DAC, so I’ll definitely be interested to hear what you get and why you got it.

All the best.

erik_squires
17,550 posts
 

I am a big fan of Monitor Audio, but the Platinum's are in the category of laid-back to neutral.  That's my jam. 

ricred1 OP
2,147 posts
 

Thanks so much for the congrats on my new speakers.

 

ricred1 OP
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goodlistening64,

There is absolutely zero bass overload in my room. In my room/system using subwoofers improves the soundstage and spatial information within the music. The impact of the subwoofers isn't fully appreciated unless I turn the subwoofers off.

 

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