#111
|
||||
|
||||
|
#112
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
And this doesn't mean that you don't have excellent A/B amps that can perform as well. |
#113
|
||||
|
||||
Beautiful speakers and nice pictures! Looks perfect in your room. Sounds perfect to, I can imagine.
Congrats!
__________________
It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing |
#114
|
||||
|
||||
Thank you!
|
#115
|
||||
|
||||
Oh dear, this thread has me thinking dangerous thoughts! My room is genuinely small (20'l x 9.25'w x 8'h) and I always assumed that Elipsas would be out of the question. However, there are a pair of Elipsa SEs available at an overseas dealer (I'm in Ireland) for a price that I can afford and now I'm wondering...
Is it possible to put these speakers REALLY close to side walls? I listen along the length of the room, so I can give as much space behind as they need but I've very little to play with at the sides. Room is treated (probably over-treated tbh) with GIK panels, and it's a dedicated room so there are options, but I can't change the dimensions. Would I be wasting my time with the Elipsa SE? I'll obviously make sure to listen to them before a purchase, but it's unlikely in the extreme that I'll be able to arrange a home dem. Would love the thoughts of the experts here. |
#116
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
Hopefully someone else can help you out too... |
#117
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
Of course, listening level and music type preferences come into play as well, but I would dare say that you shouldn't have a problem. |
#118
|
||||
|
||||
Thank you very much, gentlemen.
As soon as I'm allowed to send PMs I'll be on to Bill immediately, since I can't think of anybody who knows more about SF set-up than he. It's funny, I actually bought the Rob Wasserman Duets album several years ago simply because I'd seen it referred to in so many reviews where Bill had done the installation. If he lived anywhere nearer Dublin I'd be trying to tempt him in to my man cave! Esteban, your experience (and your photos) are what have prompted me to consider the Elipsas, and a bit of googling suggests that you're not the only person who thinks they work well in smaller rooms. You're quite correct that bass overload is my fear more than first reflection-related imaging problems, etc., and my room is a concrete box which probably makes it even more challenging. Still, the problem I have with my current system (speakers are Kharma CRM 3.2FE) is a lack of scale and bass weight, so I'm definitely looking for something with more warmth and oomph from upper bass on down. Having heard my friend's Amati Futuras I'm completely captivated by the SF sound, so I suspect I'll end up with something from the stable no matter what. If not Elipsas, perhaps Olympica III. Actually, I already have some SF speakers in a different room, although they're of a different vintage: a pair of Sonus Faber Signums. I have to say, they also sound gorgeous... |
#119
|
||||
|
||||
I'm bumping this because I'm coming dangerously close to buying a pair of (used) Elipsa REDs without even hearing them, never mind hearing them in my room. Is this crazy behaviour?
Can anyone with the knowledge give me some idea how the Elipsa SE compares sonically to the Amati Futura? I'm very familiar with the latter, and if I could get "close" to that sound I'd be very happy. There's nowhere locally to dem the Elipsas, and hearing them would involve flights and a day off work that I can't really spare at the moment. I think I need somebody to talk some sense into me! |
#120
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
Have you ever heard Ellipsas? They are good speakers, but they might not be to your liking if you prefer a 'harder' sound. So buying without auditioning might be dangerous. I do like them, and for me they come quite close to Futuras, just a little bit less definition. Try to hear a pair, and compare to other offerings in the same price category. After all, this is an investment you will spend a lot of time with!
__________________
Stereo: Hegel H590, Grimm Audio MU1, Mola Mola Tambaqui, Burmester 948 - V3 & V6 racks, Vivid Audio G2 Giyas, REL Carbon Special (pair), Silent Angel Bonn N8 Ethernet Switch & Forester F1, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse IC and SE SC, Furutech Digiflux AV: Hegel C-53, Marantz AV8802A, Oppo BDP-203EU, Pioneer Kuro 60", Vivid Audio C1 & V1w's, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse, SE & E Second system (veranda): Halgorythme preamp and monoblocks, Burmester 061, Avalon Avatar, Sharkwire & Wireworld cables |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Audio Aficionado Sponsors | |