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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
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 ZebrawoodLinear Tube Audio Ultralinear Amp (20 watts per channel in preproduction chassis)Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL PreampAqua La Voce S3 DACMusical Fidelity M3scd CD PlayerREL T/5i Subwoofer
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.