Sometimes you can get a fairly analytical explanation of someone's experience of a speaker. I've found that very few (none yet) will explain what they hear specifically compared to a non-single driver speaker.
I'd love to hear the Omega's sitting next to my speakers and write up what I hear different.
I've heard 1 pair of full-range speakers but they were horn-loaded and different than the Omega's. Also, they weren't broken-in yet. However, I thought they covered about 4 octaves around the midrange very well and then had some issues in the highs and the bass I couldn't put my finger on... I'd rather have a speaker that didn't try to do things it couldn't. That's where a crossover is handy.
I would think an active crossover to the Omega's and a sub would be an excellent combo. However, I don't know. I have never heard the Omega's and I probably won't unless I buy them.
I don't know what 'sounds great' means to anyone but me. If the Omega's sound like music itself and not an electronic reproduction, then I would definitely want to own a pair. However, I haven't had much luck eliciting a detailed analysis of their sound from purchasers.
I realize there's no way to tell someone with (definitively) what speakers sound like but I'd love to find more descriptive reviews. The first reply was excellent and helped me think of ideas like a crossover/sub combo w/ the Super 3R.
My only guess (just a guess!) is that the full-range sound is more comprimising than many would like to admit. (based on my 1 4-octave listening experience
) However, that would explain why the hi-fi industry chose the path of crossovers, multiple drivers and bigger amps. If people want accuracy and imaging and they get it from traditional 2- and 3-way designs, why would they go for something that has less accuracy, imaging, but a great midrange?
My questions are somewhat rhetorical and food for thought... And also the product of frustration in trying to find a pair of these to audition. I have a hard time believing they could replace my Europa's. (simple, 2-way's w/ 2nd order crossover) But, I haven't ruled out their potential.
-C