I was impressed last year hearing the Ophidian Mambo speakers, and wondered what their flagship P3 Evos might be like. I have about a £5k budget, could buy new or exdem/used. The Neat Orkestras also caught my eye. I heard the smaller Ekstras in a shop dem. They sounded sweet but playing Shelby Lynne’s Just A Little Lovin, the bass guitar was not audible to me, noticeably early on when it kicks in. I was so disappointed but on reflection wondered if the Ekstras were faulty. Not sure if a bass is below 80Hz where their isobaric xover is? It was like a hole in the sound. It improved my slightly when moved against the back wall. Wasn’t happy either as a I’d asked to pair them with a SN3 and Bluesound Node. Working the Naim remote volume control appeared to be controlling their Linn gear. Maybe it’s was their streamer only just but I felt dubious I was getting what I requested.
Anyway thought the Orkestras might be better reading Ed Shelley’s review. The Spendor D7.2s also seem good. I just fancy a change. Musical tastes are eclectic classical through to pop, hip hop, jazz electronica. Listening is done in a large open plan odd shaped area with gear in a brick build extension. Bass is most noticeable back within the main structure of the house furthest away from the listening area. I cannot change the position, only move speakers out from the back wall. Sound I am looking for, ahem, is like the orchestra or band are in the room when moderate to loud, but also minimal compression of soundstage and frequency drop off at low volume.
So has anyone got the P3s or Orkestra or D7.2s? What did they beat to become your choice? What are their weaknesses? Please let me know what you have experienced etc.
Anyway thought the Orkestras might be better reading Ed Shelley’s review. The Spendor D7.2s also seem good. I just fancy a change. Musical tastes are eclectic classical through to pop, hip hop, jazz electronica. Listening is done in a large open plan odd shaped area with gear in a brick build extension. Bass is most noticeable back within the main structure of the house furthest away from the listening area. I cannot change the position, only move speakers out from the back wall. Sound I am looking for, ahem, is like the orchestra or band are in the room when moderate to loud, but also minimal compression of soundstage and frequency drop off at low volume.
So has anyone got the P3s or Orkestra or D7.2s? What did they beat to become your choice? What are their weaknesses? Please let me know what you have experienced etc.