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I'll admit it does take a bit of time to get used to the presentation of a speaker with such a low crossover point after spending a lot of years with speakers whose crossovers are in the 2-3khz region. I guess having a tweeter produce sounds that normally come from a woofer takes some adjustment.
Is there a money back guarantee on your speakers?
I am anxiously awaiting your "final" report on the Mini but I guess Bob said it best "In the end, there's really only one way to know for sure..." I will place my order and give them a 30 day audition. Thanks again to everyone for their input.
Quote from: groovybassist on 11 Mar 2008, 05:17 amI'll admit it does take a bit of time to get used to the presentation of a speaker with such a low crossover point after spending a lot of years with speakers whose crossovers are in the 2-3khz region. I guess having a tweeter produce sounds that normally come from a woofer takes some adjustment. QuotePrecisely! Some fall in love with them immediately (Jim Merod & Steve McCormack come to mind) but others (I would submit most) require some time with the speakers before coming to terms with the differences. Consequently, the speakers are sometimes quickly dismissed by those who spend only a few minutes with them; the presentation is too different, too far removed from their established baseline.IME, those who spend a fair amount of time listening to live, unamplified music are more likely to take to them immediately. Conversely, those who who are farther removed from live events, and who've spent most of their time listening to woofers cover a great deal more of the midrange, require a greater acclimation period.
Precisely! Some fall in love with them immediately (Jim Merod & Steve McCormack come to mind) but others (I would submit most) require some time with the speakers before coming to terms with the differences. Consequently, the speakers are sometimes quickly dismissed by those who spend only a few minutes with them; the presentation is too different, too far removed from their established baseline.IME, those who spend a fair amount of time listening to live, unamplified music are more likely to take to them immediately. Conversely, those who who are farther removed from live events, and who've spent most of their time listening to woofers cover a great deal more of the midrange, require a greater acclimation period.
Quote from: Double Ugly on 11 Mar 2008, 03:59 pmQuote from: groovybassist on 11 Mar 2008, 05:17 amI'll admit it does take a bit of time to get used to the presentation of a speaker with such a low crossover point after spending a lot of years with speakers whose crossovers are in the 2-3khz region. I guess having a tweeter produce sounds that normally come from a woofer takes some adjustment. QuotePrecisely! Some fall in love with them immediately (Jim Merod & Steve McCormack come to mind) but others (I would submit most) require some time with the speakers before coming to terms with the differences. Consequently, the speakers are sometimes quickly dismissed by those who spend only a few minutes with them; the presentation is too different, too far removed from their established baseline.IME, those who spend a fair amount of time listening to live, unamplified music are more likely to take to them immediately. Conversely, those who who are farther removed from live events, and who've spent most of their time listening to woofers cover a great deal more of the midrange, require a greater acclimation period.Interesting, because live music is my thing. I think its all about the spatial cues. Also, being an avid Grateful Dead listener, there is a certain live energy, spontaneousness that is never captured in studio recordings. I am so looking forward to hearing them in my home. I heard the TP 2.0s and mentioned previously that I fell in love with the continuous presentation of the high end whereas typical speakers break up into high and low more obviously.Mike
Bob just sent the word my Walnut Mini's will be shipping tomorrow.
Interesting, because live music is my thing. I think its all about the spatial cues. Also, being an avid Grateful Dead listener, there is a certain live energy, spontaneousness that is never captured in studio recordings. I am so looking forward to hearing them in my home.....Mike
The mini's have arrived!!! I'll try putting up some pics, however Mr. Murphy is treating me to his law. I got them on the stands all set up and go to feed my bare 12 gauge Mogami wire through the binding post and alas there is no hole. I'm not quite sure what the definition of 5 way binding posts is, but one things I can attest to there is no hole to feed bare wire.
My Minis shipped yesterday, due Monday!
