SRS 2.3 vs 2.3 TL

Tekkis

I was wondering if there is a big difference between the sound of the 2.3 and the 2.3TL since people talk so highly of the TL version.

schwarcw

I own the SRS 2.3's and have heard the 2.3 TLs extensively. You will hear differing opinions on this subject. Both sound very good. I prefer the SRS 2.3s, I think they are a little smoother. Mine have had extensive modifications. You can't go wrong either way. It's more a matter of taste and maybe perception. Everything matters. So if you hear the SRS or the TLs in a different room environment, different electronics, source, etc. all of the affect the sound of the speakers. If you were in the market. I would consider the size of your room, proper placement as most important. Just because it's a TL won't make it sound better, that may be a matter of taste as both speakers are only slightly different to my ear. I believe the SRS 2.3a are smoother than their TL equivalent. YMMV. As for the SRS or the TLs I would look for the speaker in the best operating condition, physical appearance and of course price.

Good luck!

george daniel

^^^^ what he said^^^^^ I thought my 2.3's compared to my brother's 2.3 tl's were are tad laid back,,softer,,smoother like Carl said.It's really a matter of taste,gear and room,,everything matters eh? good luck.

tophatjohnny

I'd have to hear them both. I had a chance to get a set of 2.3's and decided they were too big for the room I wanted to use them. With a set of 3.1 TL's on the way this week I will at least get a chance to hear what this TL thing is all about. If I were in the market again for the 2.3's, I think I'd hold out for the TL's! That said, I still love every SDA I've had my ears on!

drumminman

schwarcw wrote: »

I own the SRS 2.3's and have heard the 2.3 TLs extensively. You will hear differing opinions on this subject. Both sound very good. I prefer the SRS 2.3s, I think they are a little smoother. Mine have had extensive modifications. You can't go wrong either way. It's more a matter of taste and maybe perception. Everything matters. So if you hear the SRS or the TLs in a different room environment, different electronics, source, etc. all of the affect the sound of the speakers. If you were in the market. I would consider the size of your room, proper placement as most important. Just because it's a TL won't make it sound better, that may be a matter of taste as both speakers are only slightly different to my ear. I believe the SRS 2.3a are smoother than their TL equivalent. YMMV. As for the SRS or the TLs I would look for the speaker in the best operating condition, physical appearance and of course price.

Good luck!

It's a problematic comparison unless both speakers have the same mods, are driven with the same front end, and listened to in the same room.

civilian

Even the speaker placement in the room will make a difference. The age of these speakers means that even if 2 pairs "roiled ff the line" together they can have vastly different hours of usage, the pasture swings etc.