Been considering the L Studio series
I’ve been considering the L series for quite some time now and probably read most of the reviews out there. It’ll be mostly for HT use and occasionally for music listening. These caught my attention because of the ultrahigh-frequency driver (which have received mixed reviews) but in case they do help, then good! So far it seems that they are great speakers for the price with some “shortcomings”. One that really stands out for me (from what I’ve read) is that the LC1 does quite have the oomph for a full blown HT. Is this true? Someone suggested using two, I wonder if that will work out, I do have the space on top of my RPTV (Mitz 73711). Any comments on using two center channel speakers? Apparently they might cause too much interference to each other. Or do I really just need one. The room is about 20x30x10, listening position will be about 15 feet away. The LC2 wouldn’t work; it’ll be too tall to fit between the RPTV and the ent. center bridge, on top would not have a good WAF.
I’m also planning on getting the L890s for L&R (I’m hoping the bass will be enough for 2-channel playback) and 820s for surround music and HTI6C for surround side and back for movies.
I’m also planning to buy the Outlaw 990 and ATI2007 amp to drive these babies. I’m using a Denon 2900 for DVD/CD playback. A major shortcoming I would say would be that the 8400P sub’s low end output, so I’m not getting one. I’m keeping my shiva sonotube (tuned to 22Hz). Also got an old Infinity RS12 servo sub to help out, and half a dozen bass shakers that I haven’t installed since I haven’t “felt” or “not felt” the need for extra bass.:D
Just wondering if the people who have purchased these speakers are happy with them. How’s everything MJC? Are you going to keep them? I listened to the 890s and 820s briefly at the Sac Frys, I couldn’t find the LC1 or 2 anywhere. Man do those 890s play loud!!! I think my ears were ringing by the time I was out of there! :barf: LOL! A bit bright if you’re used to soft domes (I currently have soft dome NHTs) but after a while I guess you’ll get used to them. I also listened to the comparable Polks but it was hard to do a good comparison since they were in different rooms. Another set I am considering are the BG Corp Z series ribbon speakers.
All comments welcome. I need all the input I can get.
One more thing I’m thinking of placing the 890s in the ent. center L&R tower upper cabinets. All I have to do is remove the glass from the door which is held by rubber strips and replace them with speaker grill fabric. Probably need to remove the rear panel to give the 890s some breathing space and lessen the boundary interactions.This added height might even help for panning since this will place the drivers just slightly lower than the center channel. I know these won’t be ideal due to the boundary interactions but its something worth a try since it’s got a great WAF (hence the in-ceiling surrounds) and it will protect my speakers from the two little monsters that run around my place. Has anyone done this with good results?
Thanks!
Arv
A positive review in German with good photos
Some more nice photos, especially that of the UHF driver