Sophia IIIs are finally here at long last!

[chadhaas]

Originally Posted by soundslikemusic

I have around 120 hours more or less on the S3s and its definitely getting better and better especially the highs. My ears no longer hurt.

I have that very same issue having just connected my Sophia's for the first time. They seem a bit strident in the highs to me upon first listen, which has taken me a bit by suprise.

[soundslikemusic]

Originally Posted by chadhaas

I have that very same issue having just connected my Sophia's for the first time. They seem a bit strident in the highs to me upon first listen, which has taken me a bit by suprise.

Chadhaas,

Yes, i agree, when i had a few hours on the S3s a few months ago, they can be a bit overwhelming on the highs. I had listener fatique a few times and my friends heartily agree.
But I now have over 400 hours in them & no glare, no harshness at all....
I think its more of a break in issue.

[TMcD]

Originally Posted by chadhaas

I have that very same issue having just connected my Sophia's for the first time. They seem a bit strident in the highs to me upon first listen, which has taken me a bit by suprise.

I found the same thing, for the first 100 to 150 hours the tweeter did seem a bit hot and it did concern me a bit as well. However, that did go away and man do they ever sound good now. It does take about 400 hours to fully break them in.

[Omerta]

Beautiful speakers, congrats..... please tell me you have took them off of the casters.

[z06gal]

How are they sounding now after more break in time? Also, have you made any changes in placement?

[dcvibe]

Thanks for posting the pictures of the crates. This method of packaging seems superior to how the Sophia II's were packed and probably makes it a lot easier to "repack" in the future if needed. Nice looking room!