REF 150 with Summit-X

[Mikado463]

Originally Posted by bzr

For me the Magtech was the best match with the X's.

your ears...your room acoustics.

anyways to the Op's question (s)....

While I don't have Summit X's I do listen through M/L Spire's which are no different to power than their sibbling hybrid. My amplification is a matter of choice....a pair of Rogue M-180 monoblocks or my Plinius SA-102. Most of my summertime listening is through the Plinius (less heat !) , with that being said knowing how well my M-180's drive and sound mated with my Logans I have no doubt your ARC 150's would be superb match as well.

One more thought....... while the Summit X's are great speakers if it were me and your room demensions allowed I'd buy the Montis and pair them up with a killer sub....or two !

[A.Wayne]

Originally Posted by cma29

I recommend the Magnepan 20.7s dipole speakers for your type of music, listening levels and amplifier. They are full range speakers that can reproduce bass drum in RR orchestral recordings with authority while providing remarkable transparency.

I have mine in the basement with 8 ft ceilings and they work really well. With the oval bases installed I have a few inches of clearance.

Your speaker to ceiling height is perfect for good dipole bass ...

[cma29]

Originally Posted by A.Wayne

Your speaker to ceiling height is perfect for good dipole bass ...

I agree. The bass I get out of the 20.7s driven by the Pass Labs amp is very satisfying for the orchestral classical music I listen to.

The speakers are 4 ft from the back wall and about 7 ft apart inside edge to inside edge. Room is symmetrical around speakers.

[bzr]

Originally Posted by Mikado463

your ears...your room acoustics.

anyways to the Op's question (s)....

While I don't have Summit X's.......

5 different amps & 3 different locations actually

[GT in OZ]

I'm using the Ref 150 to drive M-L Montis, and love the sound. I'm very addicted to the valve + electrostatic sound, and no doubt have learned to 'hear' the music through that particular prism. But I find it a very emotionally satisfying prism to listen through.