Amplifier matching with omega super Alnico Monitors.

Hi smrex. I think there are many different single driver designs, which will include some huge folded horn design that will provide full range. However these were fully intended to be a compromise for a smallish lounge system. However it’s fair to say they are very good in areas I thought they’d be limited. They don’t go as low as my orangutans or have the silky smoothness up top either. But as a system for relaxing of an evening too. I don’t think I could have done any better. For what I wanted. The Sound field is great. Big, open, free of the speakers. When I’m listening Im not aware of any deficiencies. They are interesting, quite large and very enjoyable. I think I’m going to enjoy them a lot.

If you have anything specific you’d like me to comment on, just let me know.

thanks for your interest.

Myron.

Congratulations Myron, I'm so happy for you. I keep looking at the Omega speakers, but have not purchased yet.

Myron, I’m following your feedback with great interest since I’ve been lusting over the Omega’s for a while, particularly their multi-driver (1.5 way) towers. My brother in law lives about 10 minutes away from their workshop in Norwalk Connecticut (hour and half from our house) so I could easily just pick up the speakers when we visit. I will just need to wait a bit since I’ll also need to get a solid quality low power integrated tube amplifier that I can dedicate to these speakers and the total funds can get a bit steep at the moment. Glad to hear you’re enjoying them.

@borg7x9 Myron,  Thanks for the response.  When you say they don't have the silky smoothness up top...could you explain that a bit?  Is it rolled off?  Bright? Tipped up?  I imagine it's a very different sound from having a dedicated tweeter.  Thanks for any info you can share.

Best, Scott

@smrex13 

I'm not Myron, but I do own a few pairs of Omega speakers and can give my opinion about the highs and lows.

For me, the highs...and I mean really up high...more like the harmonics of cymbals, bells etc. don't have that last utmost shimmer that you'll get with a dedicated tweeter.  I don't notice it all the time but it is there sometimes, this is in comparison with some Harbeths and Kef LS50's I've owned.  The highs are good though and many times I'll marvel at them never the less thinking..."no, there's nothing wrong with these highs."  But yes, compared to some higher end tweeters they are lacking.

Same with the lows.  The SAMS will start rolling off in the 50's, depending on your room.  Until they get to that point, they are quite nice, with detail and definition.  They don't boom and there is no boost in the upper bass like most speakers, so they may sound light at first.

It's funny, when you get new speakers or are listening to new speakers, if you are like I was, you are conditioned to concentrate on the highs and the lows.  Most of us completely ignore the midrange...as long as it sounds okay, it's the highs and lows that wow us.  After living with single drivers for quite a few years now, I no longer do this and it's the midrange that instantly captures me, and I think this is how it should be as this is where most of the music lies.

That said, I'll be the first to say that Single Driver speakers are not for everyone.