| Originally posted by John Robert What pre/pro are you using? |
| Originally posted by John Robert I've heard the monoblocks, they are incredible, but... I wonder if you would be able to tell the difference in a HT set-up? An optimized, 2-channel rig, maybe. But you are starting with a very nice amp in the 2250. Are you running them bridged? Sounds like you are chasing that last 1%. More power to you... John |
| Originally posted by rider I went from the Krell Showcase amp to the 2250s (not bridged) and I heard a dramatic difference. You said the monoblocks sound incredible; but do you think I'd only really be gaining a 1% difference over the 2250s? |
| Originally posted by John Robert Since you are dropping this kind of coin, you must have a dealer that appreciates your business. How about an in home trial on the monoblocks? Seems the least he could do... What are you doing with the 4th amp channel on the 2250? John |
| Originally posted by rider My dealer doesn't have any in his showroom. I called Krell, and they said they'd build a pair (currently 1 month+ backorder) and send them to him for me to demo -- I was pretty impressed. |
| Originally posted by John Robert BTW - I was also somewhat struck by the disparity between your electronics (both current and proposed) and your speakers. What are your thoughts? |
| Originally posted by rider The Mirages have an identical set of drivers (mid and tweeter) that fire out the back, so in addition to direct sound, they re-create the complement of reflected sound that is present when hearing something "live." They give an incredible holographic soundstage that gives the illusion of being independent of the speakers; the performers/instruments seem to "be there" in 3-D space, and you can walk around the room, including behind the speakers, and it's like you're walking among them. There's really no "sweet spot" that you loose as soon as you move a few inches out of focus. I haven't heard any other speakers so far (including Definitive) that have the ability to make the sound totally leave the box and seem live and truly 3-D; especially for HT, where only 1 person would be able to sit in the sweet spot. |
| Originally posted by John Robert That bipolar sound seems to generate strong feelings both ways. Many, like you, seem to swear by it. Sounds like you have surmounted some of the placement challenges that others have found difficult. I know Def Techs require 3' or so of clear space - do you find the Mirage's to be the same? John |
| Originally posted by Grond If you have not already done so I think the best use of your money at this point would be to have a professional come in and accoustically treat your listening room. |
