Coherent speakers from Canada

17' x 26', but that's deceiving.  One long side is essentially a pathway to the back door.  I have the speakers placed on a long wall, on either side of a fireplace centered on that wall.  I would rather use the standard placement (narrow wall) but that just won't work in this room re: seating.

But this actually works out quite well.  I have the Coherents mounted on 26" high stands, 8' apart (center to center) and approx. 30" out from the wall behind the speakers.  When I received them the speakers were stuffed with polyfill fiber, which I removed.  The speakers sounded a little too "polite" when stuffed, at least with the 45 tube monoblocks.  If I were using a an EL84 or 6550 amp I would replace the fill if necessary.

I use two REL T5i subs.  These are small, downward firing units that work great.  I tried the larger T9s and prefer the T5s.  The T5s are well made and are quite reasonably priced.

I own and use a pair of Coherent 8s paired with my 45 monoblocks.  These are great speakers, comparable and different (not better or worse) than, say, Omega speakers.  I am currently running a side-by-side comparison with both speakers and am finding that some amps sound better on one vs. the other.

My Coherent 8s were custom made (not for me) and the cabinets are a little smaller than standard.  Great tone and presentation.  I use a pair of subs to fill in the music below 60 Hz.

I just want to put in a plug for Noam (sarchi1) from Stereo Untypical in Ontario (the Great White North, not the Inland Empire in CA) - a great guy who is fair, honest and who provides really excellent customer service.  I recently purchased a pair of beautiful Triode Labs 45 monoblocks from Noam and can recommend him and his dealership without reservation.

It's not uncommon on Audiogon and other sites to read about customers complaining about their dealers and services provided.  Noam is NOT one of those dealers.  I should also add that, although Noam is located in Canada, this is a good thing.  Due to the favorable exchange rate for the U.S. dollar buying in Canada is a good thing.  Contrary to urban myth, shipping from Canada to the U.S. does not cost any more than shipping from any U.S. northern border state.