Rob—Hi Ozoid,
Nice rigs, of course. Just wondering about the 3i's on the desk so close to the wall. How do they sound, especially compared to the desktop model? That kind of installation seems to be exactly the kind of problem the desktop model was designed to solve.
This thread may help me clean up my system area! Wires and tube boxes abound. I find taking a photo makes the disarray look even worse than in 3D.Thanks Peter,
But I'll never get things as neat looking as Canada Rob has!! :lol:
......Peter
This thread may help me clean up my system area! Wires and tube boxes abound. I find taking a photo makes the disarray look even worse than in 3D.
But I'll never get things as neat looking as Canada Rob has!! :lol:
......Peter
I ordered a pair of 3i monitors just this past Friday, once I get them, I'll post to this thread. I'm very excited!
FireGuy, You could make the other end of that room into a huge multi-cell bass horn. :icon_twisted:
It may not look like it, but the baffle of the speakers are a good 4 feet from the rear wall. The Omegas are one of my best hi-fi purchases no doubt and still bring a smile to my face!
(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj492/beowulf1966/IMG_1707_zps39a11689.jpg)
Great looking room. Is that rug a Miro design?
Great looking room. Is that rug a Miro design?
Nice set ups. I'm sure they all sound good :thumb:
What strikes me is the variety of Omega creations. Seems like no one has the same speakers!
Beowulf, you must live in Scandinavia (Denmark?), judged by the interior of your room? Feel free to provide with details of your great rig.
@ dspringham - beautiful and cozy looking room!
@ dspringham - beautiful and cozy looking room!
9 rigs, 1725 views, and counting.Yes, there's lots more out there and we'd love to see them. Great idea and great thread vinagunner! :banana piano:
Come on folks, don't be shy. Post some pics of your Omega system, please! :P
This installation is essentially identical to what I'll be dealing with when my Alnicos arrive: speakers sitting on a chest of drawers.
Have you experimented with any kinds of platforms or stands to counteract resonance in the chest?
This installation is essentially identical to what I'll be dealing with when my Alnicos arrive: speakers sitting on a chest of drawers.Mouse pads. Cheap and readily available. I generally put two under a speaker with the rubber sides facing each other so I can scoot the speaker around easily to get the optimum positioning. Likely not going to perform like the IsoAcoustics stands, but better than having the speaker sitting right on the surface with nothing in between.
Have you experimented with any kinds of platforms or stands to counteract resonance in the chest?
This installation is essentially identical to what I'll be dealing with when my Alnicos arrive: speakers sitting on a chest of drawers.
Have you experimented with any kinds of platforms or stands to counteract resonance in the chest?
It's true mousepads or any random material may work well but Herbie's products are screened to make sure they are sonically neutral so they don't add their own flavor to the sound, they are guaranteed to work well. Isoacoustics stands, if you have the vertical space to use them, make a fairy radical improvement in sound vs anything else I have ever tried. As far as random materials you may have lying around the house I remember Steve (Herbie's owner) say rope caulk works well.
Good work Flinx. I know your setup was far from optimal particularly with regard to speaker position and monitors between. It looks MUCH better than before (with your old speakers etc) and I'm sure it sounds MUCH better too.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=121983)Wow, what an improvement. Very cool looking system Flinx. Super 3i and English Class D. I too am running Super 3i and English Class D and loving it.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=121947)Jorgen, black and white pictures have always appealed to me. They bring my artistic juices to the surface. They also render texture, light, and shadow better than color.
They should look a little familiar I guess, they are the baby brother aren't they? When will you receive your new pair?
Wow, what an improvement. Very cool looking system Flinx. Super 3i and English Class D. I too am running Super 3i and English Class D and loving it.
Very cool setup. The cartridge case is great! I love how it displays them like small piece of art.
MPSchenck, your entire system is a classic example of what can be done for a relatively small investment, yet end up with sound that no doubt smashes the price/performance barrier. IMO one of the coolest little systems I've seen.
I just got my set up to a stopping point and I'm finally able to share.
I'm still messing around with exact placement.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=122394)
I also wanted to share this thing. I built it myself (even cut the glass). I know it not as nice as the ones you can buy but I like it.
It holds my TT specific headshells and a range of cartridges, plus the extra tonearm counterweight.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=122395)
If you listen to a lot of... ...music made on location in general, to fully appreciate ALL of what the mics captured and able to be revealed, sure do recommend that anybody get their speakers out further into their room.
If you listen to a lot of classical music or music made on location in general, to fully appreciate ALL of what the mics captured and able to be revealed, sure do recommend that anybody get their speakers out further into their room.
Jim,Hi, FRM, MPS: My listening room is a rectangular 12'X15'. The centerpoints of my speaker faces are typically 59" apart, 54" off the wall behind them and 42.5" from side walls, and 72" to my ears tho I can and do move my chair frontward or backward a few inches depending on a particular recording to be nearer the stage or further away. My ears are typically 48" off the wall behind me with open back record cabinets diffusing reflection off this wall. Perspective is an important asset to the listening experience for me having attended a lot of club and concert hall dates.
Considering the width of your room, as much percent is the speakers spacing you prefer?
Hi All,
A bit late to the game but here are a few from my room. Omega super 6.
I stop by the circle regularly to learn from all of your collective input and have had my speakers for about a year. I really appreciated all the wonderful service received from Rob before during and after my purchase. For my implementation I found I needed to replace some weaker components and cabling to really make my speakers sing. Among the choices were the crown xls 1500 and some of Dave's cables after learning from posts here. Next stop is behind listener room treatments, new stands then speed 12.
Regards Lee
What is the veneer on your speakers? I like it a lot!EKO Mahogany, and as good as Lee's picture is, it doesn't do that finish justice. Better looking than many real veneers I've seen.
Quite awhile ago Louis went from brass to stainless and now to black stainless. Like brass, stainless is still non magnetic.
But shouldn't the speakers have brass screws? :?
My pair of 3i monitors arrived today and they sound great! However, now I have to track down a hum source that I didn't notice before with my far less sensitive Pioneer speakers. Also, will need to get a bigger desk.
click on this link to watch what Robbie Shakespeare's bass and Sly Dunbar's drum do to my 3i desktop speaker
https://photos.google.com/u/1/photo/AF1QipPTmg3alrbI9MozcmFAlTzRihxLWcU301kj_aC4
Anybody knows how to embed videos in messages on this forum?
Ah, I see. Me I prefer brass as it match the spikes very well 8)
But more pictures, please! :thumb:
Very Nice.
What finish is that on the Omegas?
Thanks for sharing
Very nice, ju-sa. Beautiful speakers! RWA has always been an interesting option with Omega. Have you compared the Sig 16 with other (tube) amps. I love SET, but have to admit the heat of tubes can be annoying with small children around.
(Mind you, the kind of output tubes alone don't determine the sound of an amp)
Clever move, CR. Let's hope this is one of those never-ending-thread :thumb:
Nice system you've got there. I like the style of the (former) Omega badge in the picture, it matches the logo of Omega watches, as I wear Omega wrist watch myself :icon_lol:
Hi Rob,Hi Vlad,
Is Super 3S model still available? It is not listed on the website.
Can somebody post a picture of 3S please?
Thanks,
Vlad
One good thing about buying yourself Xmas gifts is that you can control when you open them. Case in point, new flat panel stand I put together with gear transfer. Seven + hours. Can't hurry this up too much. Here's a result of that work. Super 5's now are more open from the new config as well as improved off axis. Omega's are simply too good to be true. Astounding in all respects.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=132967)
Nice!
The pics seem to dry up here? :|
Nice
what do the marble slabs on top of the speakers do?
What material did you use between the petrified wood and the cabinet? Also what material will be under the Super Alnico Monitors to dampen the midwoofers?
Where did you source the petrified wood?
Thanks,
Roy
They don't take turns to sip from the 2A3 SET. :P I have got two more single-ended power amps, an EL84 and a 6V6 (it also accepts KT88 & KT90, re: my avatar). They are the ones taking turns to drive the 3i in another room. The Alnico and 3i were briefly reunited for a photo op during the festive season, to show their relative scale.
What am I expecting from a 45 triode SET? A beautiful looking amp, first of all, to satiate my collector's lust for lovely tube amps.:lol: Ideally, it will provide yet another different perspective when I listen to my music to it through the Alnico and 3i. The Alnico lets me experience familiar music through different 'sound worlds' depending on the output valve. Of the five I tried, the one that reigns supreme is the exquisite 2A3. There's something to be said for a true triode SET amp. :inlove:
I'll be interested to see how the 45 stacks up against the 2A3, later this year.
SS
SS,
Is that a Dennis Had amp in your avatar?
Let's see some pictures of Omega desktop systems too. With the amount of time people spend at their computers, it amazes me this area of audio doesn't get more serious attention, especially with the likes of Tidal and Spotify to listen to.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=135799)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=135800)
I had to share ...
My Aperiodic 8's with Hempcone drivers. The tweeters on the top are Vifa ring radiators crossed at about 4500Hz. Attenuated way down, there to add a little "sparkle". The subs are DIY 8" Triska designs, run in stereo. They really do a nice job filling out the low end. The stands are Skylan. Running a RWA Signature 30.2 LFP-V, through a fully-modded Khozmo passive preamp, which gives me 3 inputs. Analog front end is an upgraded Jolida JD9 and a Marantz (Clearaudio) TT15S1 table with an AT OC9/MLII LOMC cartridge. This is my dedicated listening room, which was purpose-built a couple years back, and is my "haven". Every home should have one :D
I have really enjoyed the Omega's, which have fully replaced my Klipsch Forte IIs and Mark Audio 12p Super Pensils (which I built and were really terrific floorstanders). But what everyone says about the Omega/RWA synergy is true!
Hi davidflas,
Was your Bifrost Uber the upgraded Multi-bit version? Love the look of your setup! :thumb:
Greg
Nice setup. The drafting table brings back memories of my pre-CAD drafting days. With a rig like yours I would have had a hard time getting any work done. Thorens TD-160 TT and Scott 222D amp? Years ago I had a Thorens TD-160 with Empire cartridge and loved it.
Cool looking setup spwath. Love the old Apple iMac and the (eMac?) facia on the wall. The Mini Me's are even from around that era.eMac, yes. I got 10 free emacs on craigslist.
Pretty finish on the speakers. I've never heard the Mini Me but hear they are very good speakers. Imaging should be great. What are you running for amp and DAC?
Never tried this exact combo before. Wolf Ear Audio Kitoki, my trusty Audio Sector DAC, and Super 3i. This system is on the long wall in my listening room and I have never had a better listening spot in my life. The bass I'm getting from these little speakers is amazing (no sub in the system), not to mention all the other things they do incredibly well. I've always leaned toward low powered, simple systems because I find them more musical and this one fits the bill perfectly, not to mention the price of a system like this is so reasonable.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=150952)
Huge thanks to Louis for making my Custom Super 7 Omni Monitors in real Teak veneer for my living room system. They sound incredible and I couldn't be happier!
Very nice looking!
I love it Ryan. So tastefully done.
Never tried this exact combo before. Wolf Ear Audio Kitoki, my trusty Audio Sector DAC, and Super 3i. This system is on the long wall in my listening room and I have never had a better listening spot in my life. The bass I'm getting from these little speakers is amazing (no sub in the system), not to mention all the other things they do incredibly well. I've always leaned toward low powered, simple systems because I find them more musical and this one fits the bill perfectly, not to mention the price of a system like this is so reasonable.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=150952)
Took delivery of my Super 3xrs this past August. With well over 100 hours of breaking time, I'm really happy with the way they are sounding. In a way, they remind me of my Magnepan 1.6 which excelled in delivering spooky imaging, and lightning fast delivery. The Super 3xrs are very detailed, but never etched. At first, they sounded quite bright to me,part of the breaking process I guess. I even called Louis, and he told me "no worries they'll settle down". Settled they did, and managing to sound quite natural.
Since the introduction of a Gallo sub borrowed from a buddy of mine, I'm enjoying them even more. To be honest, I can't really go back and listen to the Super 3s without the aid of a sub. Already told Louis, when possible, sub me up!!!
In the mean time, I'm a happy camper.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=155421)
.......It's exquisite! Louis does grey work.
sunnydaze, "thank you for the correction" :lol: have you introduced the second sub with your Omega Super 7's yet?
Took delivery of my Super 3 HO monitor last Saturday.
Here's a quick snap of how the system look like. My setup is a multipurpose rig for TV/Movie/Game and 2 channel. I hope to move to a bigger place so that I can have a dedicated room for audio.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=161976)
First off - the craftsmanship is top-notch. Packaging is nice and easy to take out, and they arrived unscathed through FedEx.
Still breaking them in. Excellent handling time too (took around 4 weeks)
Some early impression - they sound super transparent. Although it sounds so "cliche" to say "I heard something I didn't notice before", well actually it did happen to me. There are details that I supposed are lost in crossover of my previous speakers, and now these reappear in a more apparent way. It was simply startling... I used to have speakers ranging from budget Polk Audio all the way to Focal Aria 936, as well as KEF LS50 and KEF R500. Recently went through downsizing and was using a pair of Sony SS-HA1 (300USD from eBay, excellent I would say for that price point). However, the bass sounds a bit polite compared to the other speakers I used, it's opening up though.
There's also something I noticed. Be very careful about the noise in your equipment, these monitor will amplify it without mercy. At 97dB you are going to hear the buzz/hiss from the equipment. All previous speakers I had are not efficient, and they are dead quiet. However, the Super 3 HO revealed that I do have some 60Hz buzz and some hiss from some equipment. Took me a couple hours to nail down to a overly long RCA interconnect. And one of the channels of my amp is having some 60Hz buzz (very low level, couldn't even hear it on other speakers). After swapping power cables it goes to a very minimum level.
Will be trying out with a pair of custom-ordered 10W Class-A Amp, and maybe throw in a separate Stereo preamp with HT bypass later. Currently the signal chain is:
Sony SCD-XA5400ES / Sony HAP-Z1ES / Intel NUC via HDMI -> Yamaha RX-A1060 -> NuForce STA200 (Front L/R) -> Super 3 HO
Will report back when I have more time to spend with the new setup.
Finally got an Omega thumper to complete the family photo:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=151322)
Very nice looking system. Looks like a Rogue Audio Sphinx doing the amp honors. Curious as to how well it works with the Omegas.
Great article, Jorgen! :thumb: I think it conveys the experience very well.
I read it using Google translate, it makes a lot of mistakes but it's not hard to decipher the meaning.
Took delivery of my SAMs a few weeks ago. I was very fortunate because, Louis delivered them himself. Surprisingly large for a monitor, but nonetheless gorgeous! The finish is hand rubbed natural cherry.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=181934)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=181703)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=181702)
Evening session with the Junior 8's.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=181944)
Radiohead king of limbs. Surprised you sold the microzotl and f7 combo.. that sounds like a good setup
OK I'll play. Here's my new to me 3i in my desktop system. I've been talking to Louis about building a desktop speaker but then these came up in the used section. I had to get them. My fourth pair of Omegas but 2nd in my home now. I love them. I need all of them. :)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=181943)
I have found, generally, that Omegas sound best with single ended class A amps (both solid state and tubes). Not making a blanket statement, just my observation. The F7 is push pull class A (I owned this amp, among about a dozen other Pass & First Watt amps over the last 4-5 years). It's a wonderful amp, but perhaps has too much grip for speakers that are benign loads (like Omegas). My favorites, among Nelson's creations are the F3, J2, XA25, and XA30.8. The F3 and J2 are both single ended class A all the way. With Pass amps, the first few watts (depending on model) are single ended class A, then push pull after that, then slide to class A/B under more extreme conditions. Sorry, didn't mean to derail the thread, but couldn't help joining the conversation regarding the F7.
Lookin good. What is the amp below the desk?Its a 45 Korneff, built by sonic_oil. It's perfect for my situation.
I too had the f7 and it was the best amp I had for mids and treble.. so sweet sounding. but something about the bass or Dynamics was missing.. I'm used to more powerful class ab or class d amps.. but my speakers were only 85 db sensitive. I assumed a more sensitive speaker like the SAM wouldn't have that issue with it. Maybe it's a class a or low power amp issue in general.. if only I had unlimited funds to experiment and find out for sure. Just need to borrow a 100 watt fully class a pass labs or krell amp to know for sure :)
Its a 45 Korneff, built by sonic_oil. It's perfect for my situation.
That is a nice little setup, will it ever get to unfold its wrings into a room so it's setup a bit more? I know, I know... easier said than done.
A system for a small one-bedroom apartment:
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=187511)
Furman Elite-15 PFI
Teddy Pardo 19/3 Linear PSU
Intel NUC with Ubuntu 18.04 & Roon Server
Mojo Audio Mystique V2 SE DAC
Pass Labs HPA-1 headphone preamp
First Watt SIT-3 amplifier
Omega Super Alnico High Output Monitors
Audio rack & speaker stands built by me
A work in progress but it's nice to finally have everything in place to start configuring, improving & tweaking. It was getting old having everything sitting on top of the boxes it shipped in and using bar stools to block me from doing something stupid like tripping over a speaker cable & ripping out a binding post. :)
A system for a small one-bedroom apartment:
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=187511)
Furman Elite-15 PFI
Teddy Pardo 19/3 Linear PSU
Intel NUC with Ubuntu 18.04 & Roon Server
Mojo Audio Mystique V2 SE DAC
Pass Labs HPA-1 headphone preamp
First Watt SIT-3 amplifier
Omega Super Alnico High Output Monitors
Audio rack & speaker stands built by me
A work in progress but it's nice to finally have everything in place to start configuring, improving & tweaking. It was getting old having everything sitting on top of the boxes it shipped in and using bar stools to block me from doing something stupid like tripping over a speaker cable & ripping out a binding post. :)
Hi! Your setup looks gorgeous. May I know how the SIT-3 pairs with your HO?
Seriously nice set-up. Clean, well-appointed, top-notch gear, and nice decor to match. Well done.
Bet it sounds as good as it looks.
-dGB
A system for a small one-bedroom apartment:
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=187511)
Furman Elite-15 PFI
Teddy Pardo 19/3 Linear PSU
Intel NUC with Ubuntu 18.04 & Roon Server
Mojo Audio Mystique V2 SE DAC
Pass Labs HPA-1 headphone preamp
First Watt SIT-3 amplifier
Omega Super Alnico High Output Monitors
Audio rack & speaker stands built by me
A work in progress but it's nice to finally have everything in place to start configuring, improving & tweaking. It was getting old having everything sitting on top of the boxes it shipped in and using bar stools to block me from doing something stupid like tripping over a speaker cable & ripping out a binding post. :)
Very nice and tastefully done. I love the way the different lamps and the different figures in the painting break up the symmetry of the setup. There must be some artist in you.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=187814)
This is my current system. New room and bigger than my previous one allowing for a larger spread for my SAMs, close to a 10' spread. Newly installed Dynavector DV20XL yielding greater detail and resolution over my previous Soundsmith Carmen. The addition of 2 GIK panels, courtesy of a local buddy, elevated my enjoyment of this system even more.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=187814)
This is my current system. New room and bigger than my previous one allowing for a larger spread for my SAMs, close to a 10' spread. Newly installed Dynavector DV20XL yielding greater detail and resolution over my previous Soundsmith Carmen. The addition of 2 GIK panels, courtesy of a local buddy, elevated my enjoyment of this system even more.
Although the ad is still up, the SAMs are not going anywhere. This is by far, the most enjoyable system I have ever owned. Natural and involving!
Been cruising this forum for a while. These Omega Super 3 XRSs are really something - great looking, too! If interested, more information can be found through Audiogon’s Virtual Systems: https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8057 (https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8057)
Appreciate the compliments, guys. The Kingko is a great little amp. I bought this amp direct from the designer/owner, King, prior to a US dealer being identified. With shipping and currency exchange I was right around $830. With the most recent version, Kingko KA-101 Pro, plus the US dealer it’s going for an introductory special of $1100 (I think). I’d be curious to know where the price eventually lands. IMO it pushes way above its weight class with its versatility, fit and finish, and sound it produces.
For some history, I actually cancelled my order of a Decware Select Zen Triode that I had been waiting for, for the Kingko. Fortunately I haven’t had any regrets, but I’m still intrigued by what I’ll find with a small SET amp matched with the Omegas. At the end of the day and to answer your question more precisely about the Kingko, this small PP matches great and still surprises me.
In an ideal world in the future I’d love to have a small SET housed directly next to the Kingko on that credenza - how cool would that be!?
These are Junior 8 XRS Alnico. I've had the Omegas for a few months now, but various parts of the system (including the room treatment) have just come together over the last few weeks. I am supremely happy with the way this system portrays recordings both in terms of tone as well as the sense of instruments and people in a space that it creates.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=207929)
Pictured:
Omega Junior 8 XRS w/Alnico drivers, birds eye maple fronts with walnut sides and backs
Triode Lab EL84TT mk. ii integrated amp configured in "push-pull triode" mode (5w / chan)
Chord Qutest fed by a Raspberry Pi running Squeezelite
GIK Acoustics 244s, 242, CT Alphas, and Tri-Traps (w/scatter plates)
Nice! What were the effects of the room treatments? Thinking those are next for me.
How do you guys do it??? I am so intimidated by these photographs that I don't dare posting mine!!!
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=211619)
Sorry...I'm trying to get used to this forum. Can you edit/delete posts?
Nice Screener!! The Super Alnico High Output XRS is what I really wanted....ahhh save my pennies.
AVSFAN, so you're getting Junior or Super 8 XRS in high output config?
Had my Super 6 Alnico XRS bottom ported with upgraded binding posts for about a month now. Think they are breaking in nicely. Still can’t believe the big sound these puppies put out
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=206774)
This is my first post and hello from Maryland. I'd like to thank this AudioCircle for providing useful information while I was considering Omega Speakers. After a couple nights of scrolling through topics (search restriction stinks for would-be owners), I decided that Omegas would be perfect for classical music. Louis was obviously very helpful and communicative, even though he was in the middle of his move.
Louis completed these Junior 8 AlNiCo XRS towers at the end of April. They are wonderful. As I waited for them to be crafted, I admit I was apprehensive after reading other forum posts discussing full-range drivers' ability to handle "complex" music. Rest assured, the Omegas sound great, especially with modest support from the REL subwoofer.
They pair well with the 20-watt Linear Tube Audio amp and preamp. The music gets plenty loud. The preamp's stepped attenuator allows for 100 volume positions, but currently, I rarely turn the knob past 10. With the added gain from balanced XLR connections and the 95 dB sensitive Omegas, I will need to lower the gain of the preamp by swapping out 12AT7 tubes for 12AU7s.
I have another set of Omega Super 3 Wide Baffle Monitors in curly walnut in the basement. Despite the smaller driver, they also sound good (supported by a subwoofer) with classical music.
Thanks again to the forum for being an excellent resource.
System:
Omega Speakers Junior 8 AlNiCo XRS in Zebrawood
Linear Tube Audio Ultralinear Amp (20 watts per channel in preproduction chassis)
Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL Preamp
Aqua La Voce S3 DAC
Musical Fidelity M3scd CD Player
REL T/5i Subwoofer
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=210728)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=210729)
Yes, the Junior AlNiCos are rear ported. The cabinet profile is 7 inches deep, which is shallower than most tower speakers. That allows me to position them about 12 inches away from the front wall.
You remind me that I should take time to compare stealing a little more space away from the wall, maybe 6 inches, with their current location to see if I can hear a difference. I should slide them out for critical listening sessions.
That said, the bass sounds good to me. I don't find the bass booming or cancelled out. I've been happy with them for the past 5 months.
I wish I could have them further from the wall, but alas, because they are in the living room, it's a compromise.
Thanks for your question and I hope it helps. I'll post the results of my listening trials.
Is the driver the 6" Alnico HempCone? Great looking speaker.
Just look at the gorgeous finish on these monitors! Pictures don't do them justice.
Just look at the gorgeous finish on these monitors! Pictures don't do them justice.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=221579)
omega super alnico high output XRS's, beautifully executed in rosewood.
associated equipment: line magnetic as-125 integrated amplifier, line magnetic 502 ca dac/benchmark 3b dac, duelund cabling throughout. (ps audio stellar p3 regenerator, mac airbook roon endpoint).
omega super alnico high output XRS's, beautifully executed in rosewood.
associated equipment: line magnetic as-125 integrated amplifier, line magnetic 502 ca dac/benchmark 3b dac, duelund cabling throughout. (ps audio stellar p3 regenerator, mac airbook roon endpoint).
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=222797)
Small almost square room....ugh :(
Lol. I did have Legacy Signature SE’s in there and they sounded pretty darn good. I wouldn’t hesitate to go back to them. But, these Omegas are in a another class when it comes to detail. I’m still breaking them in but they are sounding pretty sweet. I miss the punch and fuller sound of the Legacy’s, but the detail of the Omegas more than makes up for what I am missing. Surprisingly, the bass is also very good. Much better than what I was expecting.
Someday when lumber costs come down, I may take the plunge and build a more appropriate sized room in my basement.
Wow, bakufu. too many questions but what speaker wire? I was just going to order more Supra. What do you like on your setup? is that iso feet on the bench, and the speakers? :o
(I think I have the same bench, good stuff)
Regal looking K-9 8)
oh sorry i missed your question. i've been experimenting with different speaker cables mainly swapping between spatial audio quantum field from clayton shaw (unfortunately no longer in production) and duelund western electric. i'm hearing wonderful things about auditorium23, and i may pick up a pair. on the speakers i'm using herbie gliders, recommended by louis. the bench is the gladiator 8' work table from home depot. it's a monster!
Ask Dave at ZenWave if he can send you a demo pair of his SCR-14 speakers cables to try out. They are EXCELLENT. Been using them with my CAM's which are also internally wired with ZenWave (though not the SCR. The SCR came out after I had owned my CAM's for a few years). I once had Auditorium 23 speaker cables in my set-up. They're very good, but didn't feel they did anything better (or worse) than my old standby Crimson Audio speaker cables...just different.
Beautiful system, by the way.
Happy new member of the Omega Club, Max Hemp................Unbelievable BASS for an 8" driver. I thought I would have to be close to the front wall to re-enforce the BASS but 40" off the wall and still plentiful
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Welcome to the club :thumb:Hello
What gear are you using with them?
Hello
Source is a 6 TB Hard Drive, connected to my 2014+ Mac Mini, Which is connected to my Digital Amp Company USB / SPDIF convertor Via either my starlight 7 or core tech diamond USB Cable.,
The convertor is connected to my Abass 2.2SE DAC via Audioquest SPDIF Cable (Cant recall the name its blue)
The Abass is connected to my current PRE, Ampsandsound Kenzie with some canare home brew cables.
The Kenzie is connected to my Quicksilver Horn Mono amps via the same canare cables
Speaker wire is the GR Research (Kimber clone) 12TC
I Lost my stand during some down sizing a while ago it was the Mapleshade Samson. Each piece of gear is setting on Mapleshade Brass Footers. The Omega are setting on stock rubber feet on top of stock sand boxes
Very Revealing with massive stage and superb Bass. Quite holographic. I just got set up a week ago and have not had a chance to get a carpet for the room so its a fairly live room. Plans are to have a much larger room in the near future after some garage modification.
New to Full Range Speakers. I just got the Baby's in yesterday. Baby Alnico Monitors in French Walnut. More to come.
What is the approximate hours for full break in?
Beautiful speakers! very cool custom alnico. In my experience Alnicos can take rollercoaster ride of breaking in, but after about 100hrs they start settling in.
Yes they are the X-2's.
Is there something lacking with the X-2’s that made you want to try the Omegas?
Nope just wanted something different.
Hey!
OK, so which one you ended up listening to music through more often? Just curious.
Beautiful speakers! very cool custom alnico. In my experience Alnicos can take rollercoaster ride of breaking in, but after about 100hrs they start settling in.
For mine I put them in the garage, facing each other, out of phase and covered in duvets / blankets. Played as loud as I dare for 5 days non-stop. Took them out and tried them. Still not done. They went back in for another 5 days of the same then all done and sounding wonderful.
It is worth doing - you will be rewared if run in well.
For mine I put them in the garage, facing each other, out of phase and covered in duvets / blankets. Played as loud as I dare for 5 days non-stop. Took them out and tried them. Still not done. They went back in for another 5 days of the same then all done and sounding wonderful.
When you say “out of phase” , do you just mean the fact that the speakers are facing each other or is one channel actually played 180° out of phase?
Thanks
Totally! great way to do it!
Can you describe what the roller coaster ride is like through break-in process? I am currently at about 38hrs playing a med-low volume.
My experience is that most of the break in occurs by about 25 hours. If you don’t like them yet, it may never happen. Basically they smooth out over break in….less leaky and the bass blooms better.
Hey group, I am considering the 3 HO's anyone have an opinion on them? Replacing B&W CDM1 NT's.
When you say “out of phase” , do you just mean the fact that the speakers are facing each other or is one channel actually played 180° out of phase?
Thanks
Out of phase means you plug the Red speaker terminal on your amp into the Black speaker terminal on your speaker and visa-versa. I'm sure someone smarter than me can explain why this helps the break-in :D
Those are sure pretty, (glad you payed for them and not me :D ) Ill bet they sound great. Enjoy
Thanks Joe!
Certainly: Mind if I ask the dimensions' Weight ? and if Im not being to nosey price ? They look sort of like the big Harbeth with that stand. Might just be pic angle etc... I am not allowed to have anything that pretty, My wallet forbids it :cry:
The amps in the pic look very similar to Sonic Oli. Care to share that info ? I like to live vicariously through others wallets :lol:
Have the amps been reliable? I had a 2A3 from him a number of years ago. It sounded great, but it blew a capacitor with a large pop and smoke right after I purchased it. Oliver actually came out to my house and fixed it, but a few months later it did it again. I liked the amp, but at that point, I was scared that thing would burn my house down. Very frustrating. He does interesting things, but I’m scared to buy anything else from him.
Cool info Kray, I have owned a couple Oliver amps they were bullet proof and sounded superb. I wish I had another SET amp now I just landed a pair of Horning Aristotle ultimate speakers I would love to hear them with SET. It would also be great to hear my Omega Max Hemp with SET. The Canary CA330MKII sound phenomenal but are not "TRUE" SET design amps. Going to have to watch for a good 45 amp I suppose...............My wallet is already CRYING :?