09-Dec-2015, 01:33
(07-Dec-2015, 22:08)ZoMan Wrote:(06-Dec-2015, 20:39)midi Wrote: I have both. If I like to hear a real hifi system, I hear with the Ensemble. I have compared both system under identical room terms, for me the Ensemble is much better.
You are just what the doctor ordered :-), please say more
As it appears you have kept both, what are you "using" the phantom for (as in given that the ensemble is much better, what about the phantom made them keepers)
I have the Ensemble in my living room 3-4 m in front of the sofa. The whole room is open to the dining room and kitchen and about 55 qm. I have tested two Phantoms side by side with the Athoms. Now I am using only one Phantom in the dining room, while eating. The other one has gone back to the dealer, because I decided to go primarily with the ENSEMBLE.
The reason was, that I would like to hear different music at different volumes. The PHANTOMS are great for higher volumes (even garden parties) and show their strenght with fast beats. They have a very direct sound - if you like this. I can see no further sound advantage. For me the ENSEMBLE/Athoms have the better mids and the sound is much more than a hifi system should sound for me - very clear and detailed, smooth, with an impressive pleasant SAM-bass (even for the size). So I can hear hours of music with my ENSEMBLE and it´s great until the last minute. With the PHANTOM I have the feeling to switch it off after a shorter time.
The reaction of my (objective) guests and music fans confirm this. They are all very impressed by the ENSEMBLE (not by the PHANTOM).
