I've heard many speakers mostly around the same price range as M80s and below. The majority of my listening was in other people's homes. The vast majority of those were set up real bad in the room. I can say many sounded better at "normal" listening levels than my old Axiom set-up. Many sounded worse than my old set-up at louder levels either because of the receiver or amp or speakers - couldn't tell which. All the ones that were set up well in the room soundstaged/imaged better than my old setup. This is where I got the idea I could do better.

Well since I got my v4 it's been an absolute revelation. All the speakers I heard can't touch any of the v4. Of course I have them set up real good at my place. The fidelity, soundstage /imaging are outstanding. Of course now with the actives coming, I'm hoping it's a whole different ball game.

Last edited by Mojo; 10/31/19 01:58 AM.

House of the Rising Sone
Out in the mid or far field
Dedicated mid-woofers are over-rated