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Comparing both the vertical polar graphs on Erin's measurements, is it correct to consider that (as long as the listener stays above the tweeter line) the Lintons are quite better than the Aura 2?
Haha, Anythibg should be better than 7kThe mofi cost less, but is made in china. otherwise i think it will be expensier.
Whats behind the comment to not use these speakers in the nearfield? Sure, the vertical listening window might be small but if one is seated with tweeter at ear level then isn’t it ok?The top end is narrower than most domes, but not by a dramatic amount. As long as you're seated and not using the speakers in the extreme nearfield, it should be perfectly fine. If you're up and walking around, then yeah, the treble is going to drop off quickly. If that's a common use case, you probably want a coaxial anyway.
Really love the last graphic (plus table). This kind of information really helps potential buyers to predict if any distortion measured affected their listening level requirement.
I also got a pair recently and really like them.Just got mine. Quick impressions are the midrange is more forward than my Revel M106, bass is plentiful and deep. Even during low level listening, you can feel the bass excite the room. They don't have the warmer sound I remember the Linton's having which I didn't care for.
I'm impressed so far, they are aesthetically more to my liking than anything else I've have. Right now I have a Berhinger A800 powering them (full range) but I do plan on getting a Buckeye NC502 for a permanent solution. I'll get the subs dialed in after a couple days as is.
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I also got a pair recently and really like them.
Do they sound boomy having them so close to the wall?
What speaker stands are you using If I may ask?
Thanks!No, not at all, I can and will probably move them out more but space is limited. I'm using the new Monoprice easel style stands (18").
Those look great! Try pulling them away from the wall a bit and see what you think of the sound. Even if you can't keep them away from the wall normally, you owe it to yourself to hear them pulled away. I had them about 24” from my back wall. They sounded so good. In my room, the midrange was warm and juicy and the top end treble was rolled off.
Took advantage of the ongoing sale myself and grabbed a pair for the home office. Sounds fantastic to me and what’s been stated about the midrange is absolutely true…it’s extremely well balanced. I initially had them angled to my listening position but flattening them out gave me wonderful imaging still. Using a Yamaha AS1100 to push them. Listening position is about 10ft away.
Unfortunately I can’t pull them too far out as the left speaker is nearly in the entryway at the top of the stairs. I’ll give it a shot to hear how it sounds, though. One thing though, do you feel the 6.5” woofer is either easily overdriven or under suspended? I heard what I thought was a cone strike or two on some of the lower frequencies at moderate levels.Those look great! Try pulling them away from the wall a bit and see what you think of the sound. Even if you can't keep them away from the wall normally, you owe it to yourself to hear them pulled away. I had them about 24” from my back wall. They sounded so good. In my room, the midrange was warm and juicy and the top end treble was rolled off.
I don’t think it ever bottomed out for me. I don’t have these anymore so I can’t test it. If it happens with multiple songs, I think I would have noticed it. Is it just one speaker or both having the issue? If one, that speaker may have an issue. I upgraded to Elysian 2 because I wasn’t getting enough bass in my room. Slightly different sound signature, though. Elysian is a little brighter. I often wonder if I would have been better off with the Aura 4.Unfortunately I can’t pull them too far out as the left speaker is nearly in the entryway at the top of the stairs. I’ll give it a shot to hear how it sounds, though. One thing though, do you feel the 6.5” woofer is either easily overdriven or under suspended? I heard what I thought was a cone strike or two on some of the lower frequencies at moderate levels.
Yeah, it happens with both. The woofers move a good bit with even moderate bass so I’m wondering if they’re a bit under suspended. The bass is sufficient for my little office but I have to watch the amount fed into them or else the cones bottom out. Should’ve had 8” in cabinets this big in my opinion…I don’t think it ever bottomed out for me. I don’t have these anymore so I can’t test it. If it happens with multiple songs, I think I would have noticed it. Is it just one speaker or both having the issue? If one, that speaker may have an issue. I upgraded to Elysian 2 because I wasn’t getting enough bass in my room. Slightly different sound signature, though. Elysian is a little brighter. I often wonder if I would have been better off with the Aura 4.
Care to share any further impressions after a few days of listening in?Just got mine. Quick impressions are the midrange is more forward than my Revel M106, bass is plentiful and deep. Even during low level listening, you can feel the bass excite the room. They don't have the warmer sound I remember the Linton's having which I didn't care for.
I'm impressed so far, they are aesthetically more to my liking than anything else I've have. Right now I have a Berhinger A800 powering them (full range) but I do plan on getting a Buckeye NC502 for a permanent solution. I'll get the subs dialed in after a couple days as is.
I don’t think they are bright at all. They roll off the very top frequencies. I had them in my room compared to many speakers reviewers say are neutral and the Aura were less bright in the higher octaves but still have some pizzazz. To name a few that were brighter in my system in the higher octaves - Mofi SP10, Elysian 2, Canton Reference 7K and Sonus Faber Olympicas. I think they would be a great 2.1 channel speaker for your TV. I am planning to buy a pair for that use case next time they are on sale. Please note: their bass is not that good in a medium sized room. Their size makes you think their bass should be bigger. My SP10 had more bass. All of the speakers I listed had more bass but they were also brighter sounding and would be less forgiving.Care to share any further impressions after a few days of listening in?
Trying to get a grasp on the sound, specifically whether the treble is too sharp for general use. I'd like to use them in a 2.1 TV role, so some level of forgiveness for poor sources (like Youtube) would be nice.
In the below video the AMT is a little hot, but that could just be recording/reflections, etc. Oddly there are almost no demos of the 2's online
Let them break in. The sound will change if they are brand new. I know some people dispute break in but either their AMT tweeter / midrange woofer need some break in. They will sound more harsh at first then milky smooth. So smooth you may wonder why you can’t get that brightness back you had when you first bought the speaker.I'm a bad candidate to describe the sound as I do have some upper frequency hearing loss and tinnitus.
I don't think they are overly hot or bright though, I have not found them offensive in any way in the week I've had them.
They do have a more forward sound and energy compared to the revel M106 and JBL Studio 680 floor-standers I have on hand. Similar, but with more clarity and less distortion, than the Klipsch RP 500m ii I have in the basement system.
I say all the above to conclude that I will probably be getting rid of them and staying with a Revel performa product (looking for a pair of F206), as I do prefer what they do in my room more.
I don’t think they are bright at all. They roll off the very top frequencies. I had them in my room compared to many speakers reviewers say are neutral and the Aura were less bright in the higher octaves but still have some pizzazz. To name a few that were brighter in my system in the higher octaves - Mofi SP10, Elysian 2, Canton Reference 7K and Sonus Faber Olympicas. I think they would be a great 2.1 channel speaker for your TV. I am planning to buy a pair for that use case next time they are on sale. Please note: their bass is not that good in a medium sized room. Their size makes you think their bass should be bigger. My SP10 had more bass. All of the speakers I listed had more bass but they were also brighter sounding and would be less forgiving.