@james_w514. That’s one of my criticisms of the Monitor, a bit of tubby boomy bass that I don’t find particularly cohesive. This hasn’t been room or amp dependent. Not entirely unlike some cheaper monitors. It’s the midrange speed and detail; the lively, room-filling sound; and intangible non-fatiguing fun factor that shine for me. Imaging is nice, too, even with less than optimal placement (as long as the music doesn’t have too much bass to get in the way). Adding a sub and crossing over the Monitors at about 70 hz helped, but any semblance of "integration" was a pain.
On the Monitor thread, one of my initial impressions of the Monitor was like a mashup with the Omega RS5 (I have the 3 HO) with an older, smaller Wilson. I know that hardly makes sense, but it’s what I heard. I think that still accurately describes my experience.
The Monitor doesn’t quite match up like the Omegas with low-power SET. I know folks like the DIs that way, but, while the delicacy and tone come through at low, low volume, the monitors (or amps) lose composure quickly and need more, IMO. I was hoping at 91db, they’d work out in a small room. With a bit more power, of course the Monitors outshine in bass volume and detail in the highs. They still have the speed through the mids. With the right, "simple" music, the Omegas still, for me, sound as good as just about anything I have--just a non-critical "rightness." Of course, the Monitors rock out much better.
On the Monitor thread, one of my initial impressions of the Monitor was like a mashup with the Omega RS5 (I have the 3 HO) with an older, smaller Wilson. I know that hardly makes sense, but it’s what I heard. I think that still accurately describes my experience.
The Monitor doesn’t quite match up like the Omegas with low-power SET. I know folks like the DIs that way, but, while the delicacy and tone come through at low, low volume, the monitors (or amps) lose composure quickly and need more, IMO. I was hoping at 91db, they’d work out in a small room. With a bit more power, of course the Monitors outshine in bass volume and detail in the highs. They still have the speed through the mids. With the right, "simple" music, the Omegas still, for me, sound as good as just about anything I have--just a non-critical "rightness." Of course, the Monitors rock out much better.