Signature Elite ES60 sound metallic

ppollini55
ppollini55 Posts: 5
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I bought a pair of ES60 two days ago.
They sound too metallic. The higher and mid frequencies are really annoying in some cases.
The bass are good.
So far they have only worked for about 15 hours.
Do they perhaps need a lot of running in or are they just that metal?
Thanks
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    Can you please list your entire stereo system setup, from source leading up to the ES60 speakers, including cables?
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  • ppollini55
    ppollini55 Posts: 5
    My stereo system
    CD player Audio Note 1.1x
    Amplifier Jadis Orchestra Reference (2006 Version)
    Cable power Rica le

    For streaming music:
    Bluesound Node 2i
    Topping D90se

    Thanks
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    Do both sources sound thst way
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    So, my first thought is that's a 40wpc tube amp.. Might be hitting some compression type of distortion in the treble frequencies, depending on how deep you're going on the volume knob.
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  • ppollini55
    ppollini55 Posts: 5
    VR3 wrote: »
    Do both sources sound thst way
    Yes both
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  • ppollini55
    ppollini55 Posts: 5
    Clipdat wrote: »
    So, my first thought is that's a 40wpc tube amp.. Might be hitting some compression type of distortion in the treble frequencies, depending on how deep you're going on the volume knob.
    I use very low volume.
    Tomorrow I'll try another ampli (Cambridge Audio 540r) but I think that the Jadis sound is warm.
    Any other idea?

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    It is really hard to diagnose what you are describing without hearing the setup. Have you tried other speakers on the system
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    What kind of speakers were you using before the ES60?
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  • ppollini55
    ppollini55 Posts: 5
    I used AR 3a before without problem.
    Do you think that after a lot hours of running it will improve sound?
    I listen classical music and the sound of violin is terribile.
    The treble control of Amplifier not help
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    I've heard some older acoustic research speakers and depending on the genre of music.. Wouldn't be surprised if those were better to you then the Polks
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    edited February 1
    AR 3a measurements:
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    S60 measurements (purple trace):
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    Some major differences there in the way high frequency information is going to be reproduced.

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    No doubt, polar opposites. Gonna sizzle and the ar will be like syrup hehe
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,644
    Adding to...having owned the AR3 a very long time ago I can tell you the high end isn't there.
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