I just replaced my Quad 12L monitors with a pair of Aurum Cantus Leisure 2SE's from Kellsie Audio Video. I bought them used here on A-gon. The Aurum Cantus, IMHO, are definitely a superior speaker, in every respect. The Leisure 2SE's are a serious speaker. Bass is deeper and more realistic. I bought them for the ribbon tweeter to achieve better extension and clarity, and in that regard, they delivered superbly. But I did not expect the bass they reproduce. Mid range is excellent, imaging is excellent - overall they sound much bigger and musical. After listening to the Aurum Cantus, the Quads just sound flat and un-involving. In addition to all of that, the finish is first rate, the matching stands are beautiful. These speakers are real show-stoppers.
Aurum Cantus Leisure 2 vs Quad 12L
Hello,
Very skeptical about the AURUM CANTUS LEISURE 2….
Brand from China, second guessing with my first experience,
Please advise and describe sound of AURUM CANTUS LEISURE 2 if possible because when I heard of the Swan M1 Monitors, they all said Smooth Ribbon sound, warm , relaxed and musical.
Well I have been listening to Apogees for years now, big ribbon buff, I also had the Divas ones for years so I hope you know where I am coming from, the Swans I bought was nothing to what people had described, they said let it burn in for over 80 hours, and guess what I did.
Its was hopeless, I did not like it and will never buy any of that line again.
The original Mission for $150 were better to be honest. The fit and finish of the swans were good and that was it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So I am now wondering how would anyone describe the comparison between these two
AURUM CANTUS LEISURE 2 and Quad 12L?
I have no options to audition the AURUM CANTUS LEISURE 2 where I live so….
Thanks and appreciate solid state amplification responses with the system if possible
Thanks
Very skeptical about the AURUM CANTUS LEISURE 2….
Brand from China, second guessing with my first experience,
Please advise and describe sound of AURUM CANTUS LEISURE 2 if possible because when I heard of the Swan M1 Monitors, they all said Smooth Ribbon sound, warm , relaxed and musical.
Well I have been listening to Apogees for years now, big ribbon buff, I also had the Divas ones for years so I hope you know where I am coming from, the Swans I bought was nothing to what people had described, they said let it burn in for over 80 hours, and guess what I did.
Its was hopeless, I did not like it and will never buy any of that line again.
The original Mission for $150 were better to be honest. The fit and finish of the swans were good and that was it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So I am now wondering how would anyone describe the comparison between these two
AURUM CANTUS LEISURE 2 and Quad 12L?
I have no options to audition the AURUM CANTUS LEISURE 2 where I live so….
Thanks and appreciate solid state amplification responses with the system if possible
Thanks
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