Soundlab M3PX WOOT!
cstmar01
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So as some of you know that I picked up about a month or so ago some Soundlab M3PX speakers. Also in the meantime I sold the VTL and picked up some Wyred SX1000 monos and a new TT. Well after listening for awhile to the Soundlabs all I can say is that I'm pretty much at the point where I found what I'm looking for in a speaker and very very happy.
They are huge even for being the smallest ones and tower over my Carvers (which will be sold). My biggest concern was going to be the bass, didn't think something like this could have a decent amount of bass in them however that is not so. No its not hit you in the face with a frying pan bass but its there, its natural, and I like it. I was tempted to run a sub with them when first thinking about the purchase but now I don't think I would have to. Even for the music I listen to they have a good amount and I'm not really wanting more.
The sound overall is very coherent and natural. They image great and the soundstage is nice and deep. The Wyred amps do a great job at keeping up and powering these beasts. While I'm sad that I had to sell the VTL's the trade off of not having the room heat up an extra 10 degrees or more is great. I've been listening more and more than normal and find these to be the best fit for what I'm looking for.
I'll have to try and get some pictures up but so far lovin' everything about the change. I'm pretty sure if I want an upgrade I will be looking at going bigger for the speakers. Possibly before that would be the upgrade to the Transformer 2 but seriously happy so far with the speakers.
As a side note, I think its crazy this whole thing started with a yamaha AVR and a pair of TSi100 speakers. For the last 4 years its been a fun ride and I know its still not over
They are huge even for being the smallest ones and tower over my Carvers (which will be sold). My biggest concern was going to be the bass, didn't think something like this could have a decent amount of bass in them however that is not so. No its not hit you in the face with a frying pan bass but its there, its natural, and I like it. I was tempted to run a sub with them when first thinking about the purchase but now I don't think I would have to. Even for the music I listen to they have a good amount and I'm not really wanting more.
The sound overall is very coherent and natural. They image great and the soundstage is nice and deep. The Wyred amps do a great job at keeping up and powering these beasts. While I'm sad that I had to sell the VTL's the trade off of not having the room heat up an extra 10 degrees or more is great. I've been listening more and more than normal and find these to be the best fit for what I'm looking for.
I'll have to try and get some pictures up but so far lovin' everything about the change. I'm pretty sure if I want an upgrade I will be looking at going bigger for the speakers. Possibly before that would be the upgrade to the Transformer 2 but seriously happy so far with the speakers.
As a side note, I think its crazy this whole thing started with a yamaha AVR and a pair of TSi100 speakers. For the last 4 years its been a fun ride and I know its still not over
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The rabbit hole is bottomless my friend, congrats. Those Soundlabs look sweet btw. I kinda forgot about them. Anyway, have fun and enjoy the tunes.HT SYSTEM-
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
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So as some of you know that I picked up about a month or so ago some Soundlab M3PX speakers. Also in the meantime I sold the VTL and picked up some Wyred SX1000 monos and a new TT. Well after listening for awhile to the Soundlabs all I can say is that I'm pretty much at the point where I found what I'm looking for in a speaker and very very happy.
They are huge even for being the smallest ones and tower over my Carvers (which will be sold). My biggest concern was going to be the bass, didn't think something like this could have a decent amount of bass in them however that is not so. No its not hit you in the face with a frying pan bass but its there, its natural, and I like it. I was tempted to run a sub with them when first thinking about the purchase but now I don't think I would have to. Even for the music I listen to they have a good amount and I'm not really wanting more.
The sound overall is very coherent and natural. They image great and the soundstage is nice and deep. The Wyred amps do a great job at keeping up and powering these beasts. While I'm sad that I had to sell the VTL's the trade off of not having the room heat up an extra 10 degrees or more is great. I've been listening more and more than normal and find these to be the best fit for what I'm looking for.
I'll have to try and get some pictures up but so far lovin' everything about the change. I'm pretty sure if I want an upgrade I will be looking at going bigger for the speakers. Possibly before that would be the upgrade to the Transformer 2 but seriously happy so far with the speakers.
As a side note, I think its crazy this whole thing started with a yamaha AVR and a pair of TSi100 speakers. For the last 4 years its been a fun ride and I know its still not over
Glad your enjoying your system. It's funny how you started out and where you are now. I feel I'm going in the same direction, especially following this forum...open up the rabbit hole._____________________________________________________________________________________________
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....they have a fairly high WAF with that simplistic appearance.
Appearance....yeah.....price tag.....uh, no. My wife would say we could go to Italy for that kind of money. I would say but we would have to come back, the speakers will last a lot longer.HT SYSTEM-
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
lsi 9's -
...a lot longer than your marriagewould say but we would have to come back, the speakers will last a lot longer.
....., but that would be my response too. I would also throw in at least they have resale value, but that wouldn't fly either.
Sanders and Soundlab are on my RMAF visitor list....congrats2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
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2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
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I just find them overall very natural to my ears. The Carvers were good but these are better.
I would love to get my ears on some of the bigger panels. Those go even deeper than mine. Crazy as I think the bass on these is already good.
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Enjoy your new set up cstmar always nice when things work out better..
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Now you need to buy a pair of 10k cables and 3k ics from me as its all about pure silver now to really open up the top end on those types of speakers
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Kewl! Glad you are enjoying them Chris. Another assimilation to the ESL side. I’m takin’ some of the credit.
I went from Amazings to hybrid ESL's too. It was also good hooking up with Ted again.
That Rega table you got ought to have stepped up your vinyl a couple of notches too, eh?Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
