Ed Selley
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You'd think so, but no. It has to do with the fact that our 2 ears are horizontally spaced. A horizontal WTW design is terribly compromised.Surely you still get the same interference vertically unless you can change the orientation of the tweeter?
Surely you still get the same interference vertically unless you can change the orientation of the tweeter?
Ive actually been discussing this in another thread, whether to go for the KEF Q range or the MA Silvers but reading this review I'm leaning towards the KEF more and more especially due to the Atmos setup KEF offer. However the review says you should skimp on an amp. Would the Denon 4300H be okay for these?
until MA figure out how to do a concentric midrange-tweeter driver like KEF's uni-Q, they are always going to be trounced in an AV setup.
I previously had the bronze 6 before upgrading to the silver 500 and I can honestly tell you there’s not much difference in the bass output between the 2 silver 500’s off course have A much clearer sound, I also have the silver centre 150 and the silver fx rears v2, I used these with a denon 3400h before upgrading to the Yamaha 3070, I didn’t like the silver w12 and exchanged that for the Dali k14 The sub sounds great,personally I Dont think it’s worth the upgrade between the bronze and the silver, I’m still debating weather to keep these or swap them for something else I’m still in the 30days window, any advise or ideas to what a decent upgrade could be? My main problem with these is not enough bass output although I connected them to a crown 4002 pa amp and they sounded much better the bass was more fuller so they need BIG power to get the best out of them personally I think the Yamaha is slightly under powered for these babies
Exactly my experience and am in the same situation with my Bronze 5s and Silver 300s, see my post above. Currently contemplating either Kef R900 or Gold 200. But, based on my experience with the Silver compared to Bronze, I get the feeling the Gold 200 may still be better with music, than provide the home theater upgrade I am looking for, from my Bronze 5s. Stereo music is still important to me, but there is hardly any difference at all between the Bronze 5s and Silver 300s, in surround sound, through my A3070. For the price, the Bronze 5s really are amazing speakers, I think.
I previously had the bronze 6 before upgrading to the silver 500 and I can honestly tell you there’s not much difference in the bass output between the 2 silver 500’s off course have A much clearer sound, I also have the silver centre 150 and the silver fx rears v2, I used these with a denon 3400h before upgrading to the Yamaha 3070, I didn’t like the silver w12 and exchanged that for the Dali k14 The sub sounds great,personally I Dont think it’s worth the upgrade between the bronze and the silver, I’m still debating weather to keep these or swap them for something else I’m still in the 30days window, any advise or ideas to what a decent upgrade could be? My main problem with these is not enough bass output although I connected them to a crown 4002 pa amp and they sounded much better the bass was more fuller so they need BIG power to get the best out of them personally I think the Yamaha is slightly under powered for these babies
Yes I totally agree with you I don’t think the silvers are worth the extra money the w12 subwoofer was a huge disappointment, I also looked at the kef r900 but I didn’t get to audition either the kef or silver 500 and had to buy based on specs..not sure if I’ve made right choice, I’m still running the silvers in they’ve had about 30hrs use on them I’m sure they should be run in by now, I would say you should try and audition both speakers if possible and then make your choice
Again, has been noted by a couple others on AVS, that they sound they also found the Silvers better for stereo music.
Interesting, but I am positive that I won't even run-in my 300s to make sure. I can tell, already, they are not for me. Yes, popping into my local Sevenoaks soon to listen to the R500 and Gold 200. Will ask if they have the R900, too. Don't think they have the A3070 hooked up, though, which is not ideal.
Have you considered the Golds at all, Focals or Paradigm?
My personal opinion is that it is the Yamaha that is the problem, and the silvers are showing up its limitations; go for something like the Anthem, Arcam etc. and I think you will be blown away by the difference with the Silvers. (Most big manufactures cram as much in as they can for the price/size and something has to give way for it) If you go for Golds and the upper Anthem Arcam etc. (They need solid power) then you will probably need treatment for shock. (Both at the quality and the cost)
Bill
Exactly my experience and am in the same situation with my Bronze 5s and Silver 300s, see my post above. Compared in depth and closely my Bronze 5s, Bronze Centre and Silver 300 + Silver C350. Bronze W10 sub for both arrays. Currently contemplating either Kef R900 or Gold 200. But, based on my experience with the Silver compared to Bronze, I wonder how much better can the Gold 200 be in surround sound, than the Silvers. Stereo music is still important to me but similarly, I also find there is hardly any difference at all between the Bronze 5s and Silver 300s, in surround sound, through my A3070. For the price, the Bronze 5s really are amazing speakers, I think.