I've heard a few of the Naim label recordings with just a stereo pair of mics. Some performances come out nice, but many of them had muddy balances between instruments, or were just swimming in natural reverb... I like minimally mic'd drums, but rooms-only is tough to pull off. Anyway, they're fun to check out.
I'd like to hear the Morrison speakers, but: "...And yes, there should be room treatment on the side walls to tame the first reflection. A couple of chunks of convoluted foam glued to a sturdy backing of cardboard or Coraplast work like a charm." Not after my recent renovation, but with a dedicated room, I bet these speakers could be fun..
I was definitely pretty blown away by mbl's but I think Knownothing is onto something about the compatibility of (most) recordings and omnis. I'd like to hear a stereo mix made on a pair of omni speakers.
I'd like to hear the Morrison speakers, but: "...And yes, there should be room treatment on the side walls to tame the first reflection. A couple of chunks of convoluted foam glued to a sturdy backing of cardboard or Coraplast work like a charm." Not after my recent renovation, but with a dedicated room, I bet these speakers could be fun..
I was definitely pretty blown away by mbl's but I think Knownothing is onto something about the compatibility of (most) recordings and omnis. I'd like to hear a stereo mix made on a pair of omni speakers.