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Sold them for a pair of cherry FB1s, installed the '+' kit and they too sounded great. The AB1s came up on Agon, price was right and it solved my floor standing issue, I simply wanted to get the speakers off the floors to accommodate my neighbors downstairs. When I sold the AB1s to fund an amp, I missed them so much I grabbed a local dealer demo pair of maple GB1s. Now they were really something. Same dealer, had the xls360s, for a song I picked those up and have never looked back. AB1 xls360 comparison - I can say with the history of PMCs in my room, I was always amazed at the accuracy and detail. For me the downside was the rest of the food chain, always a weak link somewhere, and the PMCs told me so. The difficulty is comparing the 2 way ATL to a 3 way twin driver sealed aluminum box. I AB1 has a sweet soft dome tweeter, well blended with the 9" Dyn driver, a good balance. The 25-25hz freq response was more than enough low end for me. In fact it was perfect for my needs. It was only when I hooked up the xls360s that I could define what was lacking in the AB1s. Hands down the xls360 midrange is hard to beat, vocals outstanding. BUT I will agree with Alberto in his listening session with a pair of xls360s, the mids depending on several factors can be a tad forward. I have a few recordings where this is definitely an issue. The twin 10" drivers in the 360s are much tighter, accurate yes but overall the 360s are simply more musical all around. Similarities in sound might be the performance at very low listening levels, I was very surprised the 360s could compete in that area, AB1s being transmission line and all. The AB1 was a much older model, and a true working studio monitor to boot. At time of purchase I knew the xls360s were weak in the very low end octaves, but my plans for twin subs would take care of that eventually. Moving forward it will be extremely hard to decide between PMC and McIntosh, for me it will come down to amp synergy. The current partnership between the mc602 and the xls360s is hard to beat.
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Thanks for the thoughtful reply.
I am hearing so many great things about the new PMC's... Of course having the LS360's and the power to drive them, PMC are going to have to show me something pretty special to top what I currently have. I am interested in the TB's for a small set up with monitors and perhaps a small sub... I know many here prefer this type of set up. Then the IB's might be a interesting upgrade to my LS's. We will see. Keep the comments coming. |
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two dot, I am convinced if I were to change my mind and go subless down the road I would have to look at the EB1s, or IB2s..that is to go upwards from the xls360s in my space. I listened to the EB1s at length at my dealer. I would argue (for lack of a better word), the EB1s require some breathing room, room I do not have. They were unbelievable and to see them sell for 9k on Agon keeps me up at night.
I'd like to see you have the opportunity to listen to both your LS360s against the IB2s, in your room. Then again looking at your 501s and source, that may still be a lateral move.
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Here's a pic of my PMC I took this afternoon.....
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'cisco.......Looks like a nice day in Hawaii. What is that on the Oppo, some sort of Hoetie tweek? The PMC GB1i's look great. I like to hear your system.
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'cisco, nice cherry GB1s, and I like your rack. It looks easily adjustable, or is that fixed?
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cisco,
I love the looks of your system. Beautiful. Simplistic. Someone once said that the perfect design is achieved not when nothing else can be added, but when nothing else can be taken away. To me, you have acheived perfection! Enjoy. |
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So is a pair of PMC's in your future?
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Hi mc602...thanks and they sound great also. The shelves are easily adjustable. Not bad for about $100 and change
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