29-May-2017, 15:00
(29-May-2017, 11:35)Hifi_swlon Wrote:(29-May-2017, 06:36)petrik Wrote: Have you ever heard Fact 12? They should have at least more bass, don't know about slam
No. I hear from pretty much anyone I asked that they're significantly better than the 8 - like the difference between good and amazing. But they're a bit bigger - deeper and taller (a no no for me, I want to head the other way), and they're 12 grand! That falls into unaffordable, for me anyway.
The few PMC dealers I spoke to thought the facts a better speaker, but one had the previous gen 26 at home instead. He felt it was a bit more 'fun' and easy going. I don't think that meant relaxed, but probably less 'honest' maybe. I.e. Make poorer sources etc sounds better. But this is all second hand.
I have to say with my latest Roon DSP convolution (from REW) and a slight EQ they sound a lot better in my lounge.
I have found that using HQPlayer pushes up my sound quality a notch with a more expansive soundstage.
System: Lenovo Laptop (Ethernet to router) >> Tidal/Hi-Res Files (M2 SSD) >> Roon >> HQPlayer (DSD64) >> Air (latest version) >> D800 (Ethernet to router) >> PMC Twenty5.26
Cable: Ethernet (Nordost Heimdall 2 / only for D800), Digital (Stock Crystal cable), Speaker (XLO Pro Series)
Router: Netgear Orbi (main Orbi connected to the laptop / satellite Orbi connected to the D800). Each Orbi communicates wirelessly.
Cable: Ethernet (Nordost Heimdall 2 / only for D800), Digital (Stock Crystal cable), Speaker (XLO Pro Series)
Router: Netgear Orbi (main Orbi connected to the laptop / satellite Orbi connected to the D800). Each Orbi communicates wirelessly.