06-Sep-2016, 15:15
(05-Sep-2016, 19:43)ogs Wrote:(05-Sep-2016, 12:32)Dre Wrote: Just took delivery of my single Gold phantom today. Based on my listening impressions in the first 2-3hrs versus my previous silvers, there's a dramatic improvement in clarity & projection from the mids & highs. The overall tonality is better balanced (full). Bass no longer feels like the main event. It sounds more like a full range floorstanding speaker. There's also more resolution I hear more details in the music & background. Not sure if that's from the upgraded DAC or Drivers (or both). The extra power tightened up the bass somewhat. My gf said music sounds more natural, less tiresome.
I noticed even after the first 2 hours it did open up some. Will share further impressions down the line.
Thanks! This is meaningful! I had a pair of white Phantoms on loan from my dealer this weekend. Very nice sound, but midrange sounded a bit strained. If Golds sound more natural with better detail in mids and treble they are really good. Can't wait to hear a pair!
I felt the same way with my silver. The mids/tweeters didn't match up to their prodigious bass and sounded rather edgy & artificial. In a way they sounded like super boomboxes. The golds have addressed this it's a good leap forward.
I am (finally) tempted to sell my egglestons and settle for a gold pair. I would not have considered this before.