Phoenix3434
Member
Hi guys.
I need some advice. I have auditioned both the Martin Logan Vista and Source for my fronts. Both are very nice compared to the B&W and Paradigm speakers that I have auditioned in the same price range. The Vista and Source were being driven by a Pioneer Elite VSX-01 - the lowest offering from Pioneer Elite (~$700 US).
When I auditioned on the showroom floor, when driven by this receiver, the Vista's had a certain "airiness" and "grandness" to them, which I didn't quite get from the Source. Now, if a better receiver were driving them, would the Source be able to produce the same "airiness/grandness" in a smaller room? Both were superb in the clarity though.
The Vista will cost about $4000 US and the Source will cost me about $2300 US. I will be purchasing the unit in Canada.
Now, here are some screenshots of my TV room (below). The bar-stools around the TV stand are the placeholders for the speakers. Is that enough room for a Vista? My concern is that there isn't enough clearance. The TV stand is bolted to the wall btw, so it cannot be moved - and I don't want it to cover the attic door.
If you were to buy the front speakers to my room, based on my room dimensions, orientation, and what I said about sound quality, what would you do?
I will likely buy a Matinee for a Center channel as well.
Thanks very much for your help.
I need some advice. I have auditioned both the Martin Logan Vista and Source for my fronts. Both are very nice compared to the B&W and Paradigm speakers that I have auditioned in the same price range. The Vista and Source were being driven by a Pioneer Elite VSX-01 - the lowest offering from Pioneer Elite (~$700 US).
When I auditioned on the showroom floor, when driven by this receiver, the Vista's had a certain "airiness" and "grandness" to them, which I didn't quite get from the Source. Now, if a better receiver were driving them, would the Source be able to produce the same "airiness/grandness" in a smaller room? Both were superb in the clarity though.
The Vista will cost about $4000 US and the Source will cost me about $2300 US. I will be purchasing the unit in Canada.
Now, here are some screenshots of my TV room (below). The bar-stools around the TV stand are the placeholders for the speakers. Is that enough room for a Vista? My concern is that there isn't enough clearance. The TV stand is bolted to the wall btw, so it cannot be moved - and I don't want it to cover the attic door.
If you were to buy the front speakers to my room, based on my room dimensions, orientation, and what I said about sound quality, what would you do?
I will likely buy a Matinee for a Center channel as well.
Thanks very much for your help.