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Old 04-20-2016, 07:39 PM
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I'll preface my comments with, "no absolutes in Audio and speakers can be a reflection of the system(including the room) they are heard in." In addition, very good systems can have too much bass on one song and sound anemic on another song...it depends on the recording.
I absolutely agree! The hotel rooms at Axpona leave much to be desired. And the song choices...Uggg!!! I swear they choose songs with exaggerated guitar string noise or snare drums so the stereo soundstage seems impressive.

In any case, I'm glad I went back in or I'd have forever been thumbing my nose up at the PL500's.

Congrats on the new speakers btw!
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Thought the readers of this thread might like to see this article and the related video: Monitor Audio Platinum II - AXPONA 2016
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Old 04-24-2016, 09:24 PM
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I've had the PL500s for a couple days now. I initially had them set-up without toe-in. After playing with them, I found the best placement is 4' from the front wall, a little over 3' from the side walls, almost 10' apart, and 30 degree toe-in. In my room they are very, very, very good.
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Old 04-24-2016, 10:07 PM
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Glad to hear that the new speakers are working out so well for you, enjoy the tunes!
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Old 04-25-2016, 10:06 AM
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Thanks. No more equipment! Like you said, "it's time to enjoy the tunes."
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Thanks. No more equipment! Like you said, "it's time to enjoy the tunes."
That's what it's all about!
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Old 04-26-2016, 09:49 PM
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I attached a better picture of my Monitor Audio PL500s...they really sound better everyday.


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Old 04-27-2016, 10:25 PM
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I attached a better picture of my Monitor Audio PL500s...they really sound better everyday.


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I want a pair!
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Old 04-28-2016, 09:03 AM
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I want a pair!
I really enjoy the PL500s and have listened to music every night since I've had them. I can listen all night. No speaker is for everyone, but if you have a large enough room I submit they compete with speakers well above their cost. All around a great speaker, but there is something so special about the mid-range and highs.
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Old 04-28-2016, 09:18 AM
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I really enjoy the PL500s and have listened to music every night since I've had them. I can listen all night. No speaker is for everyone, but if you have a large enough room I submit they compete with speakers well above their cost. All around a great speaker, but there is something so special about the mid-range and highs.
I too get the upgrade bug now and then. Mostly now. Would you say the upgrade to the 500s was a significant upgrade over the 7Ts with subs?
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