I was wondering what others thought in general of the sound of MBL speakers? I heard them again at AXPONA 2016, well first time for the Extremes. I thought were pretty unique in their sound, seeming to coming a very large space but not so much from a specific place. I liked them a lot but not sure they would be my choice if I had the funds and a dedicated room to fit them in. Of course this was a show setting and I did not get a chance to play my own music. I thought the sweet spot was rather small, as I think of omni's as having the ability to sound good far off axis. While they sound good off axis, the sweet spot bought everything more into focus. Also I noticed some harshness, which was echoed by another person at the show.
I rather liked the imaging soundstage of the KEF Blade Two's better, seemed more focused but still wide soundstage. Would have liked to have more time with them also.
However I did find the After Hours UHA Tape demo, with the MBL Extremes's the highlight of the show for me. I really liked the selection of music, from Stevie Wonder, Styx, Mark Knopfler. To having the lights turned off with only the light of the electronics and one candle center stage to see with, really created a fun and surreal atmosphere for Hi-Fi listening.
I rather liked the imaging soundstage of the KEF Blade Two's better, seemed more focused but still wide soundstage. Would have liked to have more time with them also.
However I did find the After Hours UHA Tape demo, with the MBL Extremes's the highlight of the show for me. I really liked the selection of music, from Stevie Wonder, Styx, Mark Knopfler. To having the lights turned off with only the light of the electronics and one candle center stage to see with, really created a fun and surreal atmosphere for Hi-Fi listening.
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