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Post by audiogeek on Sept 5, 2017 12:10:53 GMT -5
So... I was extremely impressed with the T2 demo this weekend at Emofest. I'm also a big fan of the stealth 8s, but I have not listened to them side by side. The Stealths show to go a bit lower spec wise and I know the advantages of having 400 watts of internal power. But I really really liked what I heard from the T2s. Are the Stealths at this point worth almost double the price? All these would be used in a multi-use room / home theater for both critical 2-ch listening and movie watching. I have an XMC-1 and an Airmotiv S12 on the way to add to my existing setup (in my sig). I'm a dummy and forgot to ask Dan's opinion over the weekend. What do you guys think?
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Post by creimes on Sept 5, 2017 13:29:05 GMT -5
Having owned the Stealth 6 speakers which were really really great speakers I vote for the T2, IMO for HT use a full size tower is the way to go, the Stealth 6 in my scenario didn't have the sheer output I wanted for movies.
Chad
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Post by audiogeek on Sept 5, 2017 13:30:03 GMT -5
That's the kind of input I'm looking for... thanks!
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Post by creimes on Sept 5, 2017 13:45:13 GMT -5
There's also something about a tower speaker that IMO gives a more fuller sound especially a three way one, better mids, could just be me and my preference but for me that's important.
Chad
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Post by audiogeek on Sept 5, 2017 20:13:11 GMT -5
Anyone else have input? Rory?
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Post by klinemj on Sept 5, 2017 21:23:17 GMT -5
I'd go with T2's...I think they are smoother overall and still pack a punch.
The Stealth's, to me, punch hard, but seem less natural/more synthetic/cold sounding.
Mark
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Post by creimes on Sept 5, 2017 21:36:01 GMT -5
I'd go with T2's...I think they are smoother overall and still pack a punch. The Stealth's, to me, punch hard, but seem less natural/more synthetic/cold sounding. Mark More meant for the studio environment of course but I do remember my Stealth 6 well, they let me hear everything in a track, like listening to Radiohead for example they sounded really good which to some can be more cold/synthetic but IMO just very neutral which in the end is want you really want in a studio monitor, but yes for double duty the T2 IMO in the HT/2ch environment would be the best choice. Chad Here's my LCR  |
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Post by audiogeek on Sept 5, 2017 21:56:47 GMT -5
Chad / Mark, thanks for the input. I'm leaning that way too. Plus, Mark, as you and I discussed at Emofest, that T2 demo was pretty damned impressive.
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Post by rbk123 on Sept 7, 2017 16:08:53 GMT -5
Buy both and return the one you like less within the 30 day window.
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Post by Jim on Sept 7, 2017 17:05:48 GMT -5
I'd go with T2's...I think they are smoother overall and still pack a punch. The Stealth's, to me, punch hard, but seem less natural/more synthetic/cold sounding. Mark I keep telling myself that maybe the Stealth 8s are what you want for nearfield... and for most listening, the T2 is the best fit. |
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Post by DYohn on Sept 7, 2017 17:35:26 GMT -5
So now there are two threads asking this question? Same answer for both: T2 is what you want for your application.
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Post by recstar24 on Sept 10, 2017 14:25:25 GMT -5
I think it depends on your room and listening tastes as well as associated equipment. I had a similar decision back in July and went stealth 8, as my room is normal sized family room, was coming from stealth 6's being driven by a dc1 and didn't have the space to add an amp. If it was a true home theater space in sure the T2 would throw a bigger stage and fill a larger room nicely.
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Post by pallpoul on Sept 10, 2017 14:56:24 GMT -5
T-2'S.
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