Decent review over all. But as mentioned elsewhere here, having a set of resonant panels next to the speakers under review causes colorations. At least short the speaker's terminals as that damping factor adds significant control to the drivers/ panels. Shorting terminals was how I educated people on damping factor in my speaker seminars. It would have been interesting to describe the difference to the LRS+. As also mentioned here, panels rock! Well ... sound better....
I would suggest plugging the negative black terminal to the lower binding post (keep the positive in same upper post) AND invest in the best affordable jumper cables (dump those plates).
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Reviewing the Totem with Maggie’s in the sound field was a mistake. However, the best choice would be to remove the Totems and enjoy the Maggie’s, because plannar magnetic speakers sound best. Box speakers sound like “boxes” and that’s an unnatural and unacceptable sound.
I am not sure we can assume the camera footage was shot at the same time the listening sessions were conducted. Maybe begin with a question as to the reviewer's process rather than beginning from a place of scorn?
It is a series covering candidates for excellent speakers under $5k. Viewers will have to decide what is best for their budget, room, ancillary equipment and music.
Burned out on expensive high end speakers reviews on RUclips. Will stick with my old Polk Audio Speakers.
Jason - I like your reviews / style - well done!
Likewise I, yours! Thanks.
@@Jason_Methfessel let’s chat sometime- TM has my contact info.
Decent review over all. But as mentioned elsewhere here, having a set of resonant panels next to the speakers under review causes colorations. At least short the speaker's terminals as that damping factor adds significant control to the drivers/ panels. Shorting terminals was how I educated people on damping factor in my speaker seminars. It would have been interesting to describe the difference to the LRS+. As also mentioned here, panels rock! Well ... sound better....
I would suggest plugging the negative black terminal to the lower binding post (keep the positive in same upper post) AND invest in the best affordable jumper cables (dump those plates).
Good review.
well done
Eminent Technology LFT-8b speakers should have been included. And, at less than $4K a pair, would have won.
Yes… the LFT 8b might be much better….
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Measure that frequency response.
Reviewing the Totem with Maggie’s in the sound field was a mistake. However, the best choice would be to remove the Totems and enjoy the Maggie’s, because plannar magnetic speakers sound best. Box speakers sound like “boxes” and that’s an unnatural and unacceptable sound.
Pro reviewer don't forget 😉
I am not sure we can assume the camera footage was shot at the same time the listening sessions were conducted. Maybe begin with a question as to the reviewer's process rather than beginning from a place of scorn?
have you heard every speaker under 5k ?
It is a series covering candidates for excellent speakers under $5k. Viewers will have to decide what is best for their budget, room, ancillary equipment and music.
His language choices are amusing.
No. Unbearable. Commodious? Oh please. I can't finish.
@@geol7408 I understand your point of view. I choose to laugh at it.
Just lol at $4k for those.
Lost me with cheese analogies.