14-Dec-2015, 04:06
Ahh.....thanks Midi.
I have two comments about the Phantoms that may have raised it's quality compared to the Ensemble significantly. I could be wrong but it's my opinion based on my own experimentation.
1. Distance form rear wall. I feel that if you are at least 80cm from rear wall (I know, that's a LOT of distance), you will get a significantly more open, wide, and sound.
2. I agree with those who felt that the rmost recent Phantom upgrade improved the sound noticeably. This is in spite of what Devialet claims - I noticed it right away.
So it is possible if you had tested the pair after the more recent update, and if you could have pulled it further out from the wall, you may have had a better response that close the gap a bit. Probably not all the way.
I would love to hear the ensemble some day.
Thanks again midi for all your replies and observations.
I have two comments about the Phantoms that may have raised it's quality compared to the Ensemble significantly. I could be wrong but it's my opinion based on my own experimentation.
1. Distance form rear wall. I feel that if you are at least 80cm from rear wall (I know, that's a LOT of distance), you will get a significantly more open, wide, and sound.
2. I agree with those who felt that the rmost recent Phantom upgrade improved the sound noticeably. This is in spite of what Devialet claims - I noticed it right away.
So it is possible if you had tested the pair after the more recent update, and if you could have pulled it further out from the wall, you may have had a better response that close the gap a bit. Probably not all the way.
I would love to hear the ensemble some day.
Thanks again midi for all your replies and observations.
