audiofreak29
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Hi everyone. I have been a long time lurker and audio lover. I currently have an old HK receiver with Wharfedale MFM speakers, Kimber interconnects and audioquest cables. I also run either a HK cd player or a Rotel cd player.
I recently purchased a Rotel 1066 receiver and now Im looking for new speakers. I was looking at some B&W and others.
I had never heard ML speakers in person but only heard about them until a few days ago. I was looking for a new TV in Best Buy and am leaning heavily toward the Pioneer Kuro series. Thats a whole new thread though.
Long story short... They were kind enough to let me audition the ML Clarity speakers there with my own music I had brought along. I couldnt believe the sounds I was hearing. I THOUGHT my HK and Wharfedales were nice, but they are hopelessly outclassed and outperformed by the ML speakers. Beyond that, they were using a Denon DVD player as a source and a Pioneer Elite receiver. I ran them in 2 channel mode with the ML sub that was there off. They had more than enough bass for music IMO. The thing is this. I was leaning toward a 5.1 set up with the option for 2 channel music. Thats why I bought the Rotel, I have heard nothing but good things about them as far as 2 channel listening goes.
BUT my remaining budget would be all but gone if I get the ML speakers at $2k plus tax. That being said. Is there any speakers that are going to sound as incredible as the ML's did? B&W or anything? What amazed me further was the fact they sounded so good with that equipment. I know the Pioneer Elite is a great receiver but its no Rotel I would think in the 2 channel department. Same goes for a Denen DVD player as a source for my CD's. I cant help but think they would sound even more incredible on my equipment.
What kind of room do they go best in. I have a high ceiling tiled floor room, and a carpeted average ceiling room.
Sorry for the long post but Im trying to reach a decision and the waiting is killing me here.
Thanks in advance.
I recently purchased a Rotel 1066 receiver and now Im looking for new speakers. I was looking at some B&W and others.
I had never heard ML speakers in person but only heard about them until a few days ago. I was looking for a new TV in Best Buy and am leaning heavily toward the Pioneer Kuro series. Thats a whole new thread though.
Long story short... They were kind enough to let me audition the ML Clarity speakers there with my own music I had brought along. I couldnt believe the sounds I was hearing. I THOUGHT my HK and Wharfedales were nice, but they are hopelessly outclassed and outperformed by the ML speakers. Beyond that, they were using a Denon DVD player as a source and a Pioneer Elite receiver. I ran them in 2 channel mode with the ML sub that was there off. They had more than enough bass for music IMO. The thing is this. I was leaning toward a 5.1 set up with the option for 2 channel music. Thats why I bought the Rotel, I have heard nothing but good things about them as far as 2 channel listening goes.
BUT my remaining budget would be all but gone if I get the ML speakers at $2k plus tax. That being said. Is there any speakers that are going to sound as incredible as the ML's did? B&W or anything? What amazed me further was the fact they sounded so good with that equipment. I know the Pioneer Elite is a great receiver but its no Rotel I would think in the 2 channel department. Same goes for a Denen DVD player as a source for my CD's. I cant help but think they would sound even more incredible on my equipment.
What kind of room do they go best in. I have a high ceiling tiled floor room, and a carpeted average ceiling room.
Sorry for the long post but Im trying to reach a decision and the waiting is killing me here.
Thanks in advance.
