gkelly, I should probably do my due diligence and also ask about your impressions on the 100 6G. Years ago my best friend had a 3 way bookshelf with an 8" woofer in it. It was a long time ago, 25 years or so, but I was impressed none the less so maybe its something I should give more attention to. Does the 100 6G go pretty deep in-room? Sure, I can look up specs all day, but sometimes hearing by word of mouth can illustrate better the capabilities. A friendly nudge can make all the difference between here or there lol
Monitor Audio Gold 50 vs Studio 89
Hey just curious if anyone has heard both to compare or even just share your experiences with either if not both. I dont have a way to audition either without taking a chance, but these are similarly priced. Are they nearly identical performance wise? Or is there something else going on here such as better/more refined treble in the studio 89 at the expense of lower bass? Lemme know if you're in the know, I'd appreciate it!
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I have never seen or heard either, but a glance at both: Both are low sensitivity, 85, 86, and those ratings are at 4 ohm, and 6 ohm. That requires more power, especially for instantaneous peaks. Not good for trying tubes which I prefer. Don’t assume 1 larger woofer has more bass than two smaller ones, you have to hear them. Either model will want 1 or better yet 2 subs, in which case, look for a compact 3 way with ’enough’ bass. Higher efficiency (try tubes some day), higher impedance easier to drive. both have rear ports. I'm not a fan of ports, if so, front to avoid the potential reflected sound from rear or side ports. I would not consider either, but, if you or the wife had to have them, and I had enough power for 4 ohms, low sensitivity, I would order the 89’s, try to get return privilege’s just in case. Visual Appearance: I’d rather have a slightly taller 3 way (tweeter at the top), positioned lower on a floor stand that tilts back so they don’t look large, but the tweeters are directed at ear height seated listening position. KLH, others use this method, different slants, current production: 5 or 8 degrees based on what size model https://klhaudio.com/collections/speaker-stands this seller makes wooden ones for vintage Models, closer to the floor
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the reason I mention the wife: I had these, both my sons loved them, they had parties, everybody wanted them.
Went back to tubes and my current horn speakers, gave them to my older son, he loved them. He moved to a floating condo (47' Chris craft yacht with broken engine),
He gave them to my younger son. He loved them. He goes to college, stores them, then gets a house, complete with wife. Gets them out of storage: she says 'they're too big!' A young man from those days was remembering them, I said Chris might give them to you. OMG, I made a quick call to Chris who is on vacation, sure he can have them. I have a key to his house, we were there in an hour, he stuffed those puppies in his jeep, they are now playing in his firehouse/home in Bayonne, NJ |
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