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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
ricred1 OP
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kirkwallace,

I will definitely let you know if I ever try the PSU.

ricred1 OP
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Luis with 3MA Audio arrived at my house at 1 PM and didn’t leave until 730 PM. He removed my subwoofers and meticulously setup each speaker. I plan on posting an more in-depth "review" of the YG Acoustics Sonja 3.3 speakers in the near future. I don’t what to embellish my thoughts about what I’m hearing, but I do want to share my enthusiasm for what I consider my best audio purchase ever. It’s easy to be jaded about a hobby that seems to get more and more expensive. Just as important as the sound, YG and 3MA Audio have provided outstanding customer service during the entire process. More to follow.

ricred1 OP
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My dilemma now is my wife prefers the sound without the No. 32s. She thinks the soundstage is slightly bigger with them on, but we loose small details. I need to listen through the weekend before I decide what to do.

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limomangus
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Enjoy my man ,i wish I could afford a,pair....NICE.

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ghdprentice
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Women tend to have much better hearing... if you can get them to care / pay attention. If the subwoofers are too loud... that is exactly what I have heard in the past... slightly bigger sound stage with compromised detail. When I upgraded my speaker last time I got rid of the subwoofers. I like the complete coherence without them. 

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