Lgraf,
I agree with you. The C-1s are great with the majority of classical music and other music as well. They only fell short with Renaissance Baroque repertoire of which I listen to frequently. The treble energy in Renaissance music (hurdy-hurdy, recorder, sackbutt etc.) is very hard to reproduce. It either comes across as hard and edgy (too extended) or liveless and dull (not extended).
When I played this repertoire on the C-1s, the presentation was no match for the one I heard them with other music. I guess the C-1s do other things so well that in comparison, the short-fall seems rather pronounced IMHO.
Like I said, if you don't listen to this repertoire, by all means consider them on your short-list.
They produce a sweet sound that's very addictive. In comparison with the Totems for example, the Chesky C-1s possess an introverted personality while the Forests possess an extroverted personality. The latter wears its heart on its sleeves more apparently and more often.
I agree with you. The C-1s are great with the majority of classical music and other music as well. They only fell short with Renaissance Baroque repertoire of which I listen to frequently. The treble energy in Renaissance music (hurdy-hurdy, recorder, sackbutt etc.) is very hard to reproduce. It either comes across as hard and edgy (too extended) or liveless and dull (not extended).
When I played this repertoire on the C-1s, the presentation was no match for the one I heard them with other music. I guess the C-1s do other things so well that in comparison, the short-fall seems rather pronounced IMHO.
Like I said, if you don't listen to this repertoire, by all means consider them on your short-list.
They produce a sweet sound that's very addictive. In comparison with the Totems for example, the Chesky C-1s possess an introverted personality while the Forests possess an extroverted personality. The latter wears its heart on its sleeves more apparently and more often.