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Sometimes new is the only way as the Menuet SE are extremely rare used.
Fabulous speakers.Sometimes new is the only way as the Menuet SE are extremely rare used.
The nominal ohmage has nothing to do with sound quality. Most decent amps with plenty of current will have no problem going down to 4 ohms. The nominal ohm rating is rated by the manufacturer..They are far from being the only speakers worth considering, as I noted. Personally I would give Dali's a wide birth as 4 Ohms and less isn't for me. I prefer more precission.
Hi! You may listen to DALI... will be surprised by the warmth of the sound.. got a pair of Zensor 7 for past 4 yrs, love them..Thanks for your feedback.
I think you are right in that if I was switching to the Kef or B+W this would be quite a different sound compared to what I am used to, not necessarily better, but would definitely be different.
I've not been to any dealers to have any demos. I think I'd feel a bit awkward if I listented to a few things but wasn't 100% about them and then left without buying anything!
The NAD looks interesting, its got a bit more power than the Arcam and as you say could use the BlueOS for streaming.
Nonsense!The nominal ohmage has nothing to do with sound quality. Most decent amps with plenty of current will have no problem going down to 4 ohms. The nominal ohm rating is rated by the manufacturer..
My Dali Opticons for example are 4 ohm nominal but are relatively easy to drive as they don't drop below 4 ohms and go as high as 11 or 11.5 ohms from memory around around the 70-75hz region.
The resistance varies depending on frequency.
Go on then explain why Dali's sound soft!!!Wrong! @password1 is correct.
They sound the way the sound from the way they're designed and materials used and the rest of the system and room you listened in.Go on then explain why Dali's sound soft!!!
Dali make some good speakers and some are really fantastic for the price.Dali most certainly does not sound soft. Punchy, wide sound stage.
It is reason they are of the most respected speaker manufacturers on the market.
Still this does not always matter. A small company with less money can out more soul in the speakers etc.
Even so Dali is very respect, poplar amongst audiophiles/music lovers.
I have the Nikita 3.0's in a 3.4 by 7 meter room with a height of 2.5m. I knew Davis as I have a pair of DK 170's but the Nikita were a revelation, just so forgiving over placement (accomodating?) in a very difficult room. The experience caused me to think quite differently about speakers and particularly standmounts. (I came to the conclusion that the construction of the cabinets is extremely important and of cause Dali and Q acoustics for example put a lot of effort into that aspect (not always the case for Davis)).@Flobs which Davis Acoustics speakers do you have and what size room are they in?
Did you say speakers dropping down to 4 ohms isn't for you...I have the Nikita 3.0's in a 3.4 by 7 meter room with a height of 2.5m. I knew Davis as I have a pair of DK 170's but the Nikita were a revelation, just so forgiving over placement (accomodating?) in a very difficult room. The experience caused me to think quite differently about speakers and particularly standmounts. (I came to the conclusion that the construction of the cabinets is extremely important and of cause Dali and Q acoustics for example put a lot of effort into that aspect (not always the case for Davis)).
I had the chance to buy some used Karla's but realised they would be sitting on my knees. The ex-dealer who sold me the Nikita's also had some unboxed Courbet N°4's (very good for the price but I was looking for something 'better' keeping my eye on them for my daughter (who would love them)). Then the MV One Master had an option of a pair of returned and loved the concept but the height of the driver was awkward. These 4 are what I'd describe as the very best from Davis and more than worth an audition (If they fall into your price btacket).
It's amazing how little info manufacturers give out, I can not even find an impedance curve for the tweeter of my speakers however they are rated as 8 Ohms.Those Nikita 3.0s, according to the manufacturer are rated 4...8 ohms. They drop down to 4 ohms although its not clear how high their impedance goes to...an impedance curve would be useful to see.
My ML Spires have a minimal impedance of 0.8 Ohms, and I prefer their precision to sacrificing it for some arbitrarily higher impedance. Low impedance is an intrinsic feature of the purely capacitive load of the electrostatic design, well known for its ability to approach the maximum precision theoretically possible. The limit is determined by the weight of the air to be moved. Admittedly ML's Masterpiece series ESLs do cost significantly more than your Nikitas, so comparisons are a little unfair.... as 4 Ohms and less isn't for me. I prefer more precision.
yes there was a superb pair for 750 or less recently. nearly bought them but as had just go the amphion argon one i didntSometimes new is the only way as the Menuet SE are extremely rare used.
Where did you find a pair of Menuet SE for £750.. that's a big saving from £1300. Were they new from an authorized Dali dealer.yes there was a superb pair for 750 or less recently. nearly bought them but as had just go the amphion argon one i didnt