Audio Magic Monoliths .. Has Anyone Tried Them?

Brownsfan and Rodman99999,

I am not a big fan of a forward sound stage. I prefer when it is a bit recessed, like listening to a live performance. This is natural sounding to me. Do the PEAs actually bring the sound stage forward? What happens to imaging with the PEAs in place?

I have found that these room treatment devices. Those that produce a fuller more warmer sonic change tends to be more forward i.e. more presence regio.

The Acoustic revive doesnt do this as the sound can sound more defined yet a neutral effect which opens out the soundstage without giving the impression of forwardness to the sound.

Anyone compared the PEAs, monoliths to other devices?

Sabai, Sorry, I must have missed your post from the 14th. I've been asked this before, and I am at a loss to put my finger on how to describe the sonic difference these make. The best I can do, is tell you that these substantially increase the "rightness." When they are turned off, somehow things just aren't right. I know that is not very satisfactory, but that is the best I can do. I have 3 standard PEAs, which were added one at a time. This may be a good way for most people to go. I got one at retail and bought 2 used from other AG members, so this was a very cost effective tweak.

Brownsfan,

No problem. Thanks for your observations. One more question, if you don't mind. Do the PEAs make the sound more forward or do they leave it where it is?