Europa/PSB Silveri/Meadowlark kestrel 2


I've just updated my main system , and am considering the above 3 speakers for my HT system. I like laid back, warm sound from my system. I've a NAD T762 which does a competent job. I'm not a bass freak ... So lack of bass from any of the above speakers is not an issue with me.
So has anyone in the forum compared the three? I'm leaning heavily towards the silveri even though I'm told that they are discontinued ....

Thanks,
C
cacophonix
Working at a Dealer that sells both the PSBs and the Meadowlarks, I would recommend either as a great speaker. I do not have any experience with the Europas. The PSBs are a bit more forward and have better bass extension. They have great tonal balance but tend to bit a little less "deep" in soundstage. The New Kestral 2s soundstage live a bandit and have that "touch" of warmth that you say you like. Not as much slam in the bottom end but VERY well balanced bass for what the do put out. Your 762 should drive either very well unless you have a huge (read 30 X 30) room or want to put a real hurting on your eardrums. Just my 2 cents. Best suggestion is to audition all you can and let your ears decide.

Mike
You are comparing two floor standers to a stand mount. I have heard the PSB Gold i, but not the Krestel2 (just the original HR) and own a piar of the Europas. I have also owned dozens of other speakers in the past 20 years. All 3 of these speakers are excellent choices, but in my experience, the Europas, once broken in and set right, are the most musically enjoying speakers I have owned no matter if I use cheap electronics like my Panny SAX-R45 or my Coda/SF combo in my downstairs rig. For $880, they are one of the best bargins I have come accross.
Have to agree with the Europa's. Just a flat out incredibe speaker that just gets better and better with use.
I have heard the PSB and the Meadowlark K2's. Both are really nice. I haven't heard the Europa's but they get rave approval here. I see it as a win, win, win, situation. I have heard NAD before and currently at times listen to 320 BEE model. However my preference is the MLA K2's. Time coherent and first order crossovers and they are a win, win situation I like the sound my Wife marvels at the workmanship. I myself plan on upgrading to the Nighthawks. Also MLA has the New American Eagles series. Complete matching system, 4ohm with two floorstanders, center channel and two surround channels for a little over 2000.00!
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