As the subject line implies, I listen almost exclusively to classical music. I know pretty much nada about single-driver speakers, but I recently came across the Stereophile article on Louis and Omega. One word caught my attention:
Timbre
I am a timbre/tone-color freak. Unless a speaker gets the feathery/woody/rosiny tone of the violin right, nothing else matters to me. The rich grittiness of the cello. The percussive resonance of the piano. Those are the things I want. I listen to a LOT of chamber music as well as a good deal of symphonic music.
Should I be interested in Omegas? If so, a few questions:
• How do you buy Omegas (I could find nothing on the Website)?
• Are they ready to go out the door, or do you need to wait for construction?
• Which models do you think would best fit my needs (practically speaking, narrower/smaller cabinets would be best)?
• Would Omegas work, at least initially, with an 80-watt Arcam integrated amp (I know that's overkill power-wise, but it IS capable of being turned down!)?
• For symphonic stuff, would it be okay to use my Rel T2 sub, at least as a temporary solution?
Sorry to be so inquisitive, but I'm really intrigued by the speakers, and Louis's evident earnestness and the loyalty of his customers. If anyone has any answers, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
-Bob