Greetings all,
A year ago, I had previously posted here in search of some information and with a serious interest in Omega speakers for my nearfield system having been given some stellar recommendations when used as nearfield speakers. At the time, I was all ready to make a move to upgrade my listening experience, when, as can sometimes happened, a series of life events changed everything for a time. While still recovering from some of those setbacks, I am at least ready to re-open my audio upgrade plans. And, if anything, find myself even more in need and appreciation of the miracle of music, and it's reproduction, on a nightly basis.
Let me offer some background here to help explain the demands of my situation. My current system is situationally relegated to a 10x10 room. Due to some factors present in that room, the speakers can only be located 5-5.5 feet apart (dependent on size) with my listening position at the point of the triangle, about 5.5-6 feet away. My preamp is the truly superb ModWright LS 100, the new amplifier to match with it, is about to be determined. I am leaning heavily towards either a Decware Torii Mk III, or even, given the efficiency of the Omega/Hoyt-Bedford models, the Rachael Zen Triode (or a pair as mono's).
I listen to a wide variety of music, everything from acoustic stuff, to singer songwriters, female vocals, ambient, jazz, rock, prog rock, and even Gregorian chants, now and then, late at night. And, on occasion, I really do want to rock!
When I last enquired here, the always helpful Canada Rob replied to my enquiry, with:
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" I would seriously consider the Hoyt-Bedford Type 1. They can be run sealed or ported, are 97db efficient and will really sing on a couple of watts. I run a pair with a 2 watt Decware amp and the results are stunning."
Louis was also kind enough to comment that, for my situation, the Type 1's would be great.
Having reviewed the current offerings, the Hoyt-Bedford 1.5 looks ideal, as I want a lot of sound in my small space. I borrowed my friends Harbeth 40.1's for a week, while he was on vacation and came to truly appreciate what a big soundstage, and remarkable sound can be had within my confined space. But those are far beyond my budget, and also require a big amp to be driven properly. I have my heart set on going back to SET for the magic they can offer, and, with the Decwares, real, significant, bass. At least based on what I have read in reviews and owner commentaries. I think the Hoyt-Bedfords might well be the final touch to this solution.
Given all of the above, am I on the right track with the Hoyt-Bedford 1.5's?
JC