I've been in this hobby for about two years so I don't have a Swiss army knife of audiophile words at my disposal but I'd like to report about auditioning these monitors. AJ from Soundfield was kind enough to drive down from Tampa to Sarasota to set up the monitors in my listening room. My room is small - about 11x14 but none the less, I have really come to enjoy listening to music in here on a variety of different speakers. Okay, so my equipment is as follows - Outlaw RR2150 receiver used as a preamp / Behringer EP4000 amp / Monoprice cables. For speakers, I have a few - Magnepan MMG, B&W N805, Selah RC3R and PSB Imagine B.
AJ's monitors are very sustantial - they feel more like a solid miniature appliance than a normal monitor - probably due to the plate amp installed on the back. Fit and finish is very good. There are descriptions elsewhere about all the science behind these but what I know is they have a coaxial tweeter mid and an 8" active sub crossed at 200 hZ. AJ mentioned that the KEF coaxial works to shape the tweeter path.
The speakers were set up about 7' apart and listening was about 8' back. When I win the lottery, I plan to get a slightly bigger room! However, I love to listen to music in here.
So, the music... We listed to a variety of genres - vocals, classical, rap, Diana Krall, Radiohead, Kanye West, big band. The biggest impression these speakers made on me was the spatial presentation. I really enjoy a deep soundstage and these do it. I could not tell how far away the image was because it was deep - imagine being 6" away from a 20' deep swimming pool and looking at the bottom. The water is right in front of you but you are looking through a lot of aqua. I dunno if that makes sense but anyhow! Instrument placement in stereo recordings were pinpointable and very clear . Snare drums would crack from a singular point in space ahead of me.
The subwoofers filled my room very nicely - with the plate amps only at 25%, I was very happy. They are very capable.
So, on my demo, I came away with the impression of live music. The full range, room filling capability of these speakers is great. They brought dynamic imaging into my space that I did not know was possible. Purchasing a set was a very easy decision. Can't wait for my set to arrive! I'm leaning toward a white baffle with a light cabinet.
AJ's monitors are very sustantial - they feel more like a solid miniature appliance than a normal monitor - probably due to the plate amp installed on the back. Fit and finish is very good. There are descriptions elsewhere about all the science behind these but what I know is they have a coaxial tweeter mid and an 8" active sub crossed at 200 hZ. AJ mentioned that the KEF coaxial works to shape the tweeter path.
The speakers were set up about 7' apart and listening was about 8' back. When I win the lottery, I plan to get a slightly bigger room! However, I love to listen to music in here.
So, the music... We listed to a variety of genres - vocals, classical, rap, Diana Krall, Radiohead, Kanye West, big band. The biggest impression these speakers made on me was the spatial presentation. I really enjoy a deep soundstage and these do it. I could not tell how far away the image was because it was deep - imagine being 6" away from a 20' deep swimming pool and looking at the bottom. The water is right in front of you but you are looking through a lot of aqua. I dunno if that makes sense but anyhow! Instrument placement in stereo recordings were pinpointable and very clear . Snare drums would crack from a singular point in space ahead of me.
The subwoofers filled my room very nicely - with the plate amps only at 25%, I was very happy. They are very capable.
So, on my demo, I came away with the impression of live music. The full range, room filling capability of these speakers is great. They brought dynamic imaging into my space that I did not know was possible. Purchasing a set was a very easy decision. Can't wait for my set to arrive! I'm leaning toward a white baffle with a light cabinet.
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