Paul
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As for overall best room, let's just say Audio by Mark Jones was clearly the best room both sonically and visually. Mark and his team (including DJ Paul), did a terrific job with lighting and room layout. The room was constantly packed and I observed comments in the hallway - all positive.
- Totally agree with you. The room had some bass issues other than that overall it was most inviting and warm and cozy room. Also the appearance of Tannoy and Tenor was made them look a like brother and sister. I think I flipped more than 100 LP's LOL
But I was happy to be part of his show. David and Jim from Tenor was so gentle men and I was having fun with Louis ( Kronos )
My favorite speakers were the Focal Scala V2's. Even driven by modestly priced NAD,
I should listened little longer but my experience was it's overall good sound but wasn't any special though.
On the flip side, I was disappointed in the NAD Statement amps paired with Focal Utopias. Was a hard room to stomach.
Actually I kind liked this room. When they play some live music it was so realistic I fell like I was there but for the money ? Meh...
The chi-Fi Spatials DID sound better than the Spatials, but their build quality leaves a lot to be desired. VERY DIY looking with the crossover bolted to a piece of wood supporting the frame, but for $3999, they sounded great and could have sold dozens of pairs. People kept asking to buy the demo pair (which sold quickly on the first day).
It was actually $3,500 and sold it less for show special. they will comes in three different boxes and kind of DIY kits . the sounds was surprisingly good ( maybe I just liked the big driver - Look what I have LOL ) but yes Mike It can sell like a hot cake. However even it was open baffle speakers but sounds wasn't really open.... well,,,maybe didn't broke in yet
I still have a soft spot for TIDAL speakers and the Estelon's. Although both rooms weren't ideal and I have no idea what brand of electronics was shown with the Tidal's, I still feel both have lots of potential.
The Estelon speakers looks so modern but sounds wasn't it was powered by Ayre mono blocks and using burmester phono with top of the line Brinkman TT. the sounds was fabulous only thing was the speakers were little too close ( 6 feets ? ) few more fts would make better I think
A real dark horse surprise for me was how impressed I was with the JBL K2 S9900's. I've never heard Hugh Masakela sound that good!
I always been huge JBL Speakers. Love them on Jazz and Rock. This time I thought I was in the club. Just high and bass was lot but missing the mid. I didn't get a chance to listen any jazz maybe that's why
Adrian also did a great job with the Sasha2/Dag room. Always packed and sounded great.
Adrian had a great set up. Sasha2/Dag - Best marriage IMHO . The room was wide and huge.Just hoping he had some decoration to go with. The sounds was excellent and Good Job Adrian
The Karma DB9's were so boomy. Would love to hear those properly setup.
The Kharma DB9 has been one of my all time fav for last 2 years. Once you hear them in properly set up room their bass is not boomy at all , in fact very tight , kick in hard but nothing leaves behind. Mike you might heard some bass over next door which was HT room and I could feel the vibration in that room while I was staying.
James & Bryston Co. once again showed just what is possible in high end for not-so-stupid money. The Model T's sound much much better than their price tag would lead you to believe. With the BDP-3 coming down the pipe, there are lots of exciting things happening at Bryston.
The Bryston Model with 28Bs sounds always good to my ears. I actually think his speakers is most bargain in hi-end audio. Anybody in the market for under $20K must listen the model T speakers .
Two more room I enjoyed was How nice little System Audio book shelf speakers , Mod Wright amps and Well Tempered Amadeus with Charisma Audios new cartridge set up. they sounds was very well balanced and don't have to break the bank.
And MBL book shelf speakers with whole MBL gears as well . Hey you can get the whole MBL set up for around 30K Now thats a bargain
As for overall best room, let's just say Audio by Mark Jones was clearly the best room both sonically and visually. Mark and his team (including DJ Paul), did a terrific job with lighting and room layout. The room was constantly packed and I observed comments in the hallway - all positive.
- Totally agree with you. The room had some bass issues other than that overall it was most inviting and warm and cozy room. Also the appearance of Tannoy and Tenor was made them look a like brother and sister. I think I flipped more than 100 LP's LOL
But I was happy to be part of his show. David and Jim from Tenor was so gentle men and I was having fun with Louis ( Kronos )
My favorite speakers were the Focal Scala V2's. Even driven by modestly priced NAD,
I should listened little longer but my experience was it's overall good sound but wasn't any special though.
On the flip side, I was disappointed in the NAD Statement amps paired with Focal Utopias. Was a hard room to stomach.
Actually I kind liked this room. When they play some live music it was so realistic I fell like I was there but for the money ? Meh...
The chi-Fi Spatials DID sound better than the Spatials, but their build quality leaves a lot to be desired. VERY DIY looking with the crossover bolted to a piece of wood supporting the frame, but for $3999, they sounded great and could have sold dozens of pairs. People kept asking to buy the demo pair (which sold quickly on the first day).
It was actually $3,500 and sold it less for show special. they will comes in three different boxes and kind of DIY kits . the sounds was surprisingly good ( maybe I just liked the big driver - Look what I have LOL ) but yes Mike It can sell like a hot cake. However even it was open baffle speakers but sounds wasn't really open.... well,,,maybe didn't broke in yet
I still have a soft spot for TIDAL speakers and the Estelon's. Although both rooms weren't ideal and I have no idea what brand of electronics was shown with the Tidal's, I still feel both have lots of potential.
The Estelon speakers looks so modern but sounds wasn't it was powered by Ayre mono blocks and using burmester phono with top of the line Brinkman TT. the sounds was fabulous only thing was the speakers were little too close ( 6 feets ? ) few more fts would make better I think
A real dark horse surprise for me was how impressed I was with the JBL K2 S9900's. I've never heard Hugh Masakela sound that good!
I always been huge JBL Speakers. Love them on Jazz and Rock. This time I thought I was in the club. Just high and bass was lot but missing the mid. I didn't get a chance to listen any jazz maybe that's why
Adrian also did a great job with the Sasha2/Dag room. Always packed and sounded great.
Adrian had a great set up. Sasha2/Dag - Best marriage IMHO . The room was wide and huge.Just hoping he had some decoration to go with. The sounds was excellent and Good Job Adrian
The Karma DB9's were so boomy. Would love to hear those properly setup.
The Kharma DB9 has been one of my all time fav for last 2 years. Once you hear them in properly set up room their bass is not boomy at all , in fact very tight , kick in hard but nothing leaves behind. Mike you might heard some bass over next door which was HT room and I could feel the vibration in that room while I was staying.
James & Bryston Co. once again showed just what is possible in high end for not-so-stupid money. The Model T's sound much much better than their price tag would lead you to believe. With the BDP-3 coming down the pipe, there are lots of exciting things happening at Bryston.
The Bryston Model with 28Bs sounds always good to my ears. I actually think his speakers is most bargain in hi-end audio. Anybody in the market for under $20K must listen the model T speakers .
Two more room I enjoyed was How nice little System Audio book shelf speakers , Mod Wright amps and Well Tempered Amadeus with Charisma Audios new cartridge set up. they sounds was very well balanced and don't have to break the bank.
And MBL book shelf speakers with whole MBL gears as well . Hey you can get the whole MBL set up for around 30K Now thats a bargain
