DdDesign Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Hi I am considering these speaker: https://omegaloudspeakers.com/collections/monitor-speakers/products/super-7-monitor-speaker?variant=32164679756 After some consideration with my current system that includes a Rega Brio amp with some Dali 400 floor standers I have decided to go for a smaller speaker that will have better clarity and possibly work better in my space. I feel the Dali's are too big for my space. I came across the above Omega full range speakers and they sparked my interest for their small cabinet size and from what I can find by other uses they are very fast, detail and musical little speakers that do not sacrifice too much bass for a full range speaker. They also seem good value at around A$1250 and hand made in the US. I'm wondering if anyone else has had any experience with these Omegas or any others in their range and can chime in on there impressions? Lots of owners in the US seem to rave about them and suggest they can make you reconsider what full range speakers are capable of. I actually don't have any experience with full range speakers but from what I understand they can have beautiful mid range and image well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwhouston Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Looks impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DdDesign Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 56 minutes ago, mwhouston said: Looks impressive. Yeh the cabinet work is apparently first class. He was a cabinet maker before starting up Omega. I have to admit the look of them draws me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al.M Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) They look nice enough. It’s a bit of a risk getting them all the way from US without hearing them. Fullrange Speakers can give wonderful midrange and stunning imaging, but their drawbacks can be insufficient bass and uneven response. There is a pair of VAF I91 in the used section which are a proper two way design and also consider other Australian made speakers where parts and servicing will be easier. The Kef LS50 is also worth looking at $1500 rrp on sale. Edited April 25, 2018 by Al.M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubularbells Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Nice speakers and easy to drive. I owned a pair of Omega 8XRS back in 2012 paired with an 8w SET amp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Ringer Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I also owned @TubularbellsOmegas. They are much larger and provide more bass, they also had a more expensive driver. The model you are looking at is much smaller and won't provide deep bass. Full range aren't to everyone's taste so I think for a small speaker an all rounder like the LS50 is a much safer option, plus you can have a demo before you buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Ringer Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Plus, resale on the LS50 will be easy, you'll take a big hit if you move the Omega's on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSmith Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 17 minutes ago, Bell Ringer said: The model you are looking at is much smaller and won't provide deep bass. Yep... not exactly "full range" only going as far as 45Hz max, but a single driver speaker. JSmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DdDesign Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 After everyones comments I am not sure about risking the Omegas without a trial. I am interested in anyones thoughts on a small speaker with the qualities the Kef ls50 offer but can be placed close to a wall and still sound great. I have to admit that I don't love the look of the Ls50s. I enjoy a more classic looking speaker preferably with a timber veneer. Also I have a 5 year old little fella that will love poking the ls50 driver. I also need something that my 50w Rega Brio will drive with ease. Will a sealed speaker be better close to the wall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DdDesign Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 These Vandersteen 1 c1 are another option that have caught my eye as a good value option with the rega http://soundreference.com.au/vandersteen-model-1ci-inc-pedestals-pair/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungbean66 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 These might fit the bill but a little bit more expensive: https://www.buchardtaudio.com/shop-1/s400-white-pair-pre-order-discount-bbpwd-efmb2-2hpdh-dzsk6 Sealed design using a passive radiator. Should be fine close to a wall. Their previous speaker, the S300 reviewed really well. There's also a sale on for these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DdDesign Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 18 hours ago, Mungbean66 said: These might fit the bill but a little bit more expensive: https://www.buchardtaudio.com/shop-1/s400-white-pair-pre-order-discount-bbpwd-efmb2-2hpdh-dzsk6 Sealed design using a passive radiator. Should be fine close to a wall. Their previous speaker, the S300 reviewed really well. There's also a sale on for these. They look nice! Wide dispersion so the sweet spot is broad and can sit close to the wall. Plus they offer free shipping and a 30 day trail period worldwide with free shipping back if you don't like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKay Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 13 minutes ago, DdDesign said: They look nice! Wide dispersion so the sweet spot is broad and can sit close to the wall. Plus they offer free shipping and a 30 day trail period worldwide with free shipping back if you don't like them. They do look very tempting. Are there any user reviews? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al.M Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 If you looking at Vandersteen floorstanders at $2k, your boundaries have changed so what is the max budget, new or used, size of room etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DdDesign Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, Al.M said: If you looking at Vandersteen floorstanders at $2k, your boundaries have changed so what is the max budget, new or used, size of room etc? Yeh the budget is creeping up. Ha! Well I'm not in a rush and can save my pennies. I'm liking the look of the Buchardt's more than the vandersteens because they are small, offer wide dispersion and can be placed close to the wall. Their price is out of my reach for now, but I can save and keep researching. In the meantime I have hooked up a set of small Rega Kyte speakers with the rega brio and I am loving the highs and mids of these little babies. I previously had them in a second system with a small cambridge audio amp and they were okay, but the rega amp has bought them to life. Maybe its Rega synergy? Like other rega speakers they seem fine close to a wall. They do lack bass for my 3.6x 7m space though and probably not in the same class as the Bucharest's, but a good stop gap in any case. They are a very musical little speaker. Not much on the net: http://www.audioreview.com/product/speakers/bookshelf-speakers/rega/kyte.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungbean66 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 10 hours ago, PKay said: They do look very tempting. Are there any user reviews? Not yet. There are people's inpressions of them on forums and their website. Some bloke in Europe has a YouTube video on them. The speaker is ready for shipping in June according to Buchardt's website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al.M Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Perhaps don’t rule out rear ported speakers because they often come with port bungs to reduce the issue, although you will lose some bass extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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