Krell Adds Automatic Room Equalization System to Evolution 707

[howiebrou]

Originally Posted by Stillone

Serge
They did have one at my local dealer but he sold it to a customer who could not wait any longer for his unit. (Kind of like the MX-150's I think) I did hear it as part of the all Krell system in 2-channel and that system was very good. I really like the Krell sound but I am not willing to pay the premium they ask. I think their 402 lists for $16k and the 600 mono's for about $32k. At those levels I would also have to seriously consider MBL, Boulder, Gryphon and Burmester. Actually, I am very happy where I am at right now.
Jim

Jim,

I would prefer your current set up to the top of line Krells. for that kind of money, MBL would be at the top

[howiebrou]

Whoops. Just checked the latest Meridian prices with 30k processors 16k cdp and my speakers which cost 70k now. That is firmly into krell territory. May be that is why I have no desire to change as of now

[Omerta]

Originally Posted by PHC1

While ultimately not my ideal pairing, listening to Wilson Alexandria X2v2 driven by Krell Evo 900s was an eye opening experience to say the least.

I am using a 707 and 600's to drive 800D's and my dealer is trying to push me towards Wilson saying it is a match made in heaven. He is getting in some maxx3's and sashas soon so I can make my own judgement. I would think the maxx3's will impress me but they are too large for my room and I am guessing that between what I have and the sashas it is going to be a personal liking over a clear winner.

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by Omerta

I am using a 707 and 600's to drive 800D's and my dealer is trying to push me towards Wilson saying it is a match made in heaven. He is getting in some maxx3's and sashas soon so I can make my own judgement. I would think the maxx3's will impress me but they are too large for my room and I am guessing that between what I have and the sashas it is going to be a personal liking over a clear winner.

Choosing between the 800Ds and Sasha? Sasha is a more neutral, effortless sounding speaker when paired with amps that drive them well and the bass is much more well behaved. Use your own ears to decide though.

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by Omerta

I am using a 707 and 600's to drive 800D's and my dealer is trying to push me towards Wilson saying it is a match made in heaven. He is getting in some maxx3's and sashas soon so I can make my own judgement. I would think the maxx3's will impress me but they are too large for my room and I am guessing that between what I have and the sashas it is going to be a personal liking over a clear winner.

Make sure you check out the new Diamond Series B&W 800D's. You may like what they have done to the crossovers. They seem to be a bit different from the ones you currently have.

[Poobah]

I haven't heard the combination.. I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on the auditions. I love my black ball's though.

[Omerta]

Originally Posted by Still-One

Make sure you check out the new Diamond Series B&W 800D's. You may like what they have done to the crossovers. They seem to be a bit different from the ones you currently have.

The dealers around me seem to be getting the new 805Di and the 802Di for the showroom and not the 800Di. I would have to like them allot to upgrade due to they would not be a perfect match for my HTM1D. I can not get rid of that center because I think it is the best I have heard(not saying there is not better out there but I haven't come across one yet) and I also have a 600 driving that for perfect synergy across the front.

[Omerta]

I have also heard what the room correction does for the 707 and I like that it does not rob the system of its incredible dynamics and it really makes the surrounds speakers disappear even more than I thought possible.

[PHC1]

If you are planning on keeping the Krell's then I'd just leave the 800d in the system. But that's just my taste and preference.

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by Omerta

The dealers around me seem to be getting the new 805Di and the 802Di for the showroom and not the 800Di. I would have to like them allot to upgrade due to they would not be a perfect match for my HTM1D. I can not get rid of that center because I think it is the best I have heard(not saying there is not better out there but I haven't come across one yet) and I also have a 600 driving that for perfect synergy across the front.

You would have the same issue with your center's if you switched to the Sasha's or Maxx 3 for your front speakers.

Do you like what you have heard from the new 802d's?