[rockdrummer]

I have lots of hours logged in here at Audio Circle.  I'm networking friends for cabinet-making tools.  And need to prioritize between a new reciever with preouts, amp, and also GR Research Speakers.

I was drawn to the OB 7 first off.  But I am a while away from ordering a kit.  I was intrigued by the V2 and Super-V but wasn't crazy about the cabinet shape.  I am liking a "Boxier" look.  How much of the rounded top of the V2 is necessary?  Can I make a straight line across the top?  I looked at pictures and searched but didn't see drastic differences when comparing the design lines.  Also, how much of the side panels need to angle from the top driver towards the back of the bottom cabinet?  Can you tell I'm trying to make the V2 into a OB5/7 shape? 

Side note--The amps in the V2 would use speaker level inputs right?  They would only get LFE material if the fronts were set to "large" in the home theater settings.  Thinking I would still use a sub since I also would use these in my HT setup.

Thanks,
Ben

[Danny Richie]

I was drawn to the OB 7 first off.  But I am a while away from ordering a kit.  I was intrigued by the V2 and Super-V but wasn't crazy about the cabinet shape.  I am liking a "Boxier" look.  How much of the rounded top of the V2 is necessary? Can I make a straight line across the top?

You can make the top of it have just about any shape that you want. However, keep in mind that that added surface reflections are not your friend. The less front baffle area there is, the more transparent, the better the imaging, and more three dimensional the sound stage.

I looked at pictures and searched but didn't see drastic differences when comparing the design lines.  Also, how much of the side panels need to angle from the top driver towards the back of the bottom cabinet?  Can you tell I'm trying to make the V2 into a OB5/7 shape?

The side panels do several things. They increase thickness to the lower woofer boxes to minimizes resonances, and the add support to the upper coaxial driver. You can vary the look some if you like so long as those things are not compromised.

Side note--The amps in the V2 would use speaker level inputs right?  They would only get LFE material if the fronts were set to "large" in the home theater settings.  Thinking I would still use a sub since I also would use these in my HT setup.

Yes, you can use the speaker level inputs on the SA-1 amps.

[rockdrummer]

Thanks yet AGAIN, Danny.  I am thinking if I go with the V2, I will somehow make a square grillcloth I can remove when I listen so they are boxy when they rest!

I know the OB7 integrates well with a sub, and I have read nothing but good things about both models. 

Anybody with insight comparing OB7 and V2?
With a gentle toe-in, I have my current speakers three feet from the side wall to the center of the drivers,
and 3 feet from the front wall to the front of the speaker.
I will eventually have a SS amp running them. 
My room is 14' x  22' with angled corners behind the listener.  Speakers on the straight 14' wall.
Which of these two speakers will best fit a room this size? 

I am really looking for the speaker with the best image and soundstage.  I don't listen at loud levels very much.  It will be a part of my home theater, but I'm looking for the best two channel performance.




Thanks for all the help.

Ben

[Danny Richie]

Ben,

Either one of those will work really well in your room.

Each has its own strength, with the OB-7 having a slight edge in resolution and the V-2 having the advantage of open baffle bass. The V-2 has a slight edge in sensitivity and flexibility in being able to adjust the response in the lower ranges.

Both speakers (being open baffle) need to be at least 3 feet out in the room, and the more the better.