17-Sep-2016, 03:11
Got the 2 golds today and set them up. Streaming tidal to test the sound because I have not decided how I want to stream my NAS. My last speakers were Pass Labs Rushmores (50,000) with Modwright 36.5 2 piece pre amp ($9,500). The two golds, dialog box and stands cost less than just the pre amp. So, I had reasonable expectations for my new Phantoms.
Fired them up and WOW. These things are incredible! In some ways, especially in the low end, they are better the Rushmores. In other ways, as expected, they are not as articulate as the big speakers. They are more "fun" to listen to. Speaker placement and listening position are not nearly as critical as the Rushmores. At 50 lbs with the stands verses 275 lbs, they are also much easier to move around. They are certainly loud enough. The single best way to describe these Phantoms is "involving".
I think I will be able to spend more time listening to music instead of worrying about cables, racks, components, tubes, etc etc.
I feel I will be very happy with this system. My wife has been very patient with me over the last 36 years. She gave me two thumbs up on these. That is a good thing!
Thanks to everyone for all the posts with great advise. I hope to contribute to this great community in the future. I will also add a better evaluation once I have had a little more time with these great speakers.
Fired them up and WOW. These things are incredible! In some ways, especially in the low end, they are better the Rushmores. In other ways, as expected, they are not as articulate as the big speakers. They are more "fun" to listen to. Speaker placement and listening position are not nearly as critical as the Rushmores. At 50 lbs with the stands verses 275 lbs, they are also much easier to move around. They are certainly loud enough. The single best way to describe these Phantoms is "involving".
I think I will be able to spend more time listening to music instead of worrying about cables, racks, components, tubes, etc etc.
I feel I will be very happy with this system. My wife has been very patient with me over the last 36 years. She gave me two thumbs up on these. That is a good thing!
Thanks to everyone for all the posts with great advise. I hope to contribute to this great community in the future. I will also add a better evaluation once I have had a little more time with these great speakers.
