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izzy2

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Considering New Speakers
« on: 24 Dec 2021, 04:14 am »
Hello, I'm considering selling my beloved Avantgarde Duos which I've had for 20 years & never thought I'd ever sell them.
I haven't listened to music for 2 years & I just started a few days ago. The stereo just doesn't sound the same. I'm thinking about changing my speakers & possibly going with Spatial Audio X5's. Any opinions? The Avantgarde's are just not sounding like I remember them.
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Re: Considering New Speakers
« Reply #1 on: 24 Dec 2021, 06:21 am »
Welcome to AC  :thumb:
I have heard the Duo around 2004/5 in a big room with DCS and BAT pre/power, it was a clean sound but emitting sound only to front is a limiting factor to soundstage form.

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JLM

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Re: Considering New Speakers
« Reply #2 on: 24 Dec 2021, 12:54 pm »
Welcome!

Heard the Duo's many years ago.  Needed a big room and a very fast subwoofer, provided a very direct uncolored sound.  The subwoofer I heard them with was far too slow and caused a major distraction.  Will be hard to follow-up.  Gave the Spatial's a quick listen few years ago at a show, didn't impress me.  Spatials are open baffle, a completely different presentation, an apples versus oranges comparison.
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richidoo

Re: Considering New Speakers
« Reply #3 on: 24 Dec 2021, 01:10 pm »
1. Let everything break in again.
2. Your hearing and your expectations for sound quality have changed in 20 years.
3. Other speakers may not sound any better if your brain/ears are the "problem." It will take some listening  practice and retraining to become a competent audiophile again.
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Letitroll98

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Re: Considering New Speakers
« Reply #4 on: 24 Dec 2021, 01:24 pm »
Check the wiring, then double check.  The first thing to look at when speakers don't sound right is out of phase cabling.  And every time I was positive, in my head, that I had it correct, well you know what the result of double checking was.
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Re: Considering New Speakers
« Reply #5 on: 24 Dec 2021, 01:34 pm »
Greetings & Welcome to AC izzy2   :thumb:
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Phil A

Re: Considering New Speakers
« Reply #6 on: 24 Dec 2021, 01:42 pm »
Welcome!
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izzy2

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« Reply #7 on: 25 Dec 2021, 03:03 am »
Hello music & audio lovers.
My name is Jeff & I'm certainly not new to audio. I've been playing with audio equipment for more than 50 years. I just started listening to my stereo after more than 2 years, since COVID began.
My stereo just doesn't sound the same. I'm wondering if It's time for a change. I have Avantgarde Duos for over 20 years & I love them dearly. Reading about the Spatial Audio X5's & the wonderful reviews, I was wondering if I should make a change. I have all Atma-Sphere equipment that would work well with the X5'S. Any opinions & also comparisons.
Thanks,
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richidoo

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« Reply #8 on: 25 Dec 2021, 01:39 pm »
Let your system break in again after such a long pause.
Let your ears and brain readjust to high end sound.
I personally think the peak potential of your horns is greater than the OB speakers you mentioned.
You have the makings of an incredible system. Just give everything a chance to wake up again.
Merry Christmas and Welcome to AudioCircle, izzy!
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Re: Starting A New
« Reply #9 on: 25 Dec 2021, 01:56 pm »
Izzy,
As you already started a topic here in the Starting Block Circle I will merge this current topic with your previous one.
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ssglx

Re: Considering New Speakers
« Reply #10 on: 25 Dec 2021, 03:52 pm »
When my system has sounded poorly in the past I cleaned all the cable connections very well (DeoxIT 100L). More than once this action turned my dismay back to extreme pleasure.
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rooze

Re: Considering New Speakers
« Reply #11 on: 25 Dec 2021, 04:13 pm »
You have fantastic speakers. What you’re suggesting in my humble opinion would not be a positive step.

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rodge827

Re: Considering New Speakers
« Reply #12 on: 25 Dec 2021, 04:42 pm »
Where are you located? No need to be specific just a general idea…ie state, region, country…
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izzy2

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Re: Considering New Speakers
« Reply #13 on: 25 Dec 2021, 05:55 pm »
I live in NYC. Born & raised in Brooklyn NY   
Merry Xmas to all  :)
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