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    Something Big This Way Comes

    Oh dear, what have I done?

    With excitement and more than a bit of fear and trepidation I watched the big box van back into my driveway bringing me a very big box.


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    As a tribute to the marvelously documented (over documented?) threads of our own Titanium Dome, I thought I'd post a couple of teaser pics.


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    This is the space they will be squeezed into... yep, it'll be tight, but I measured... they will fit!




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    The picture doesn't really capture the overwhelming visual of these beasts in my modest 15' by 21' living room. The listening position is at the far vertex of a 9' equilateral triangle. From that vantage point these beasts fill your view... with eyes closed the intimidation factor is reduced and the music is nothing less than remarkable.




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    Since this is not simply a listening room, it is also my living room, I've tried to reduce the visual impact of a pile of gear and yet still have it visible and well ventilated. This equipment powering the system is rather modest for such speakers, but to my ears the system isn't holding the mighty Everests back much. I'm sure a modern preamp and power amp would add a bit more of this a little less of that, and while my Bryston DAC is quite competent, there certainly are better out there, but over all... I am quite pleased with the results and even though this amp is only an 80wpc unit, the rather high sensitivity of the Everests allows them to still really rock, and quite effortlessly.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Widget View Post
    Since this is not simply a listening room, it is also my living room, I've tried to reduce the visual impact of a pile of gear and yet still have it visible and well ventilated. This equipment powering the system is rather modest for such speakers, but to my ears the system isn't holding the mighty Everests back much. I'm sure a modern preamp and power amp would add a bit more of this a little less of that, and while my Bryston DAC is quite competent, there certainly are better out there, but over all... I am quite pleased with the results and even though this amp is only an 80wpc unit, the rather high sensitivity of the Everests allows them to still really rock, and quite effortlessly.


    More later...




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    huge congratulations Sir

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    Congratulations with your new speakers!
    2213 + 2435HPL w/aquaplas + H9800 (Matsj edition)

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    Very nice, Mr. Widget. Two questions:

    What happened to that cool black phone? The Arrays did not work out for you?
    Careful man, there's a beverage here!

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    WOW doesn't even come close! I knew someone here would eventually show up with a pair - congrats!!!!


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    Bravo bravo bravisimo. Woww congrats.

    Iam happy for you.

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    Please post further insights as they develop.

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    Wicked.

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    YOU. HAVE. GOT. TO. BE. KIDDING. ME ??

    OMG!!!

    Not even sure what comment or question to ask, but I'll start with this:

    very first impression of the E2 compared to the also great 1400 in your own home in the same spot?
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    Thumbs up

    Very nice!

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