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Richard Throckmorton
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I'm searching for new speakers and have a budget of around $40k. There is a demo pair of E2 at Goodwin's for $36k, and a few other used pairs are available in this price range too.
At first I thought there was no way this system would possibly work in my dedicated room (details and pics below). But Dan Chadwick at Goodwin's suggested the E2 system could be a great match for my room, much to my surprise. I had expected him to reply "forgetaboutit" when I inquired...
Do any of the ML gurus here, particularly those who are fortunate enough to own or have familiar with the E2, think these could actually work in my room ? I certainly don't know of another speaker system in this price range, new or used, that offers as much value. I've always like the sub-bass towers (wish they were offerd as independent subs) and of course it is wonderful having a curved line source covering 200hz and up without a crossover.
My room is 14.5' x 17' with a 10' ceiling (with a peripheral soffit dropping 12" to 9'). Speakers are on the long wall with the listening positions on the opposite long wall. The front wall, and front portions of the side walls, are covered with about 120 sq ft of 2" fiberglass panels. There are also quarter round bass traps in each corner. All this treatment is then covered with thick drapery fabric. Behind the reclining listening chairs, there are double sliding doors opening into a large family room. When retracted there is an 8' x 8' opening into the family room.
I would put the sub bass towers in the rear corners (flanking the listening position) and the main towers in the same general area where the current speakers -- VMPS RM/X -- are located. I have added a TacT RCS 2.2X to my system and would probably use it, instead of the EXOS crossover, to integrate the bass and main towers and also take care of room correction.
Thanks!
At first I thought there was no way this system would possibly work in my dedicated room (details and pics below). But Dan Chadwick at Goodwin's suggested the E2 system could be a great match for my room, much to my surprise. I had expected him to reply "forgetaboutit" when I inquired...
Do any of the ML gurus here, particularly those who are fortunate enough to own or have familiar with the E2, think these could actually work in my room ? I certainly don't know of another speaker system in this price range, new or used, that offers as much value. I've always like the sub-bass towers (wish they were offerd as independent subs) and of course it is wonderful having a curved line source covering 200hz and up without a crossover.
My room is 14.5' x 17' with a 10' ceiling (with a peripheral soffit dropping 12" to 9'). Speakers are on the long wall with the listening positions on the opposite long wall. The front wall, and front portions of the side walls, are covered with about 120 sq ft of 2" fiberglass panels. There are also quarter round bass traps in each corner. All this treatment is then covered with thick drapery fabric. Behind the reclining listening chairs, there are double sliding doors opening into a large family room. When retracted there is an 8' x 8' opening into the family room.
I would put the sub bass towers in the rear corners (flanking the listening position) and the main towers in the same general area where the current speakers -- VMPS RM/X -- are located. I have added a TacT RCS 2.2X to my system and would probably use it, instead of the EXOS crossover, to integrate the bass and main towers and also take care of room correction.
Thanks!