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Time Coherent Under $1K

I've got the bug to try time coherent speakers, after reading so many interesting things about them. As far as I can tell, the makers of time coherent speakers are Vandersteen, Green Mountain, Meadowlark and Thiel. Since my room is small (12.5w x 15L x 7h) I think Vandersteens will be too large for a good fit. I've narrowed my choice down to GMA Europas or Meadowlark Swifts (although since Meadowlark just introduced the Eagle that might be my Meadowlark contender). What can I anticipate as the differences (strengths, weaknesses) between Europas and Swifts/Eagles in a room my size? I listen to lps on Thorens TD-320 w/Ortofon Super OM20 via Cayin TA-30 integrated tube amp. Thanks for your insights, Rich
winegasman
aroc
760 posts
 
Single drivers speakers are also time coherent.
sdcampbell
2,136 posts
 
If you are willing to buy used speakers, you might also consider a lower-priced pair of Dunlavy speakers. Dunlavy speakers are also time-coherent and phase-accurate. The only concern one might have is that Dunlavy went out of business a year or more ago.
winegasman OP
100 posts
 
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm not interested in single-driver speakers right now, and while it seems that Mr. Dunlavy made some well-respected speakers, I'd like to avoid companies that are defunct. That's why I'm interested in opinions about the relative merits of Europas vs. Swifts (Eagles?), for my room and equipment. By the way, I'm asking because given my location it's unlikely that I'll be able to demo both speakers (and certainly impossible to A/B them in one place). I may be able to get to a Meadowlark dealer, but GMA is gonna have to be a leap of faith -- if I'm convinced to give them a try. Thanks, Rich
nutella
192 posts
 
If you are buy used, Meadowlark Kestrel II's or even better, Shearwaters can be had for the price you indicated.
mijknarf
266 posts
 
Europas are simply stunning. $600 will get you a pair here. $800 will get you a new pair (with some coaxing). Read the posts here. Tough to beat.
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