Weaknesses
While vocal, acoustic and orchestral music sounds sublime, metal, dance
and pop is less impressive. True, with the sub cranked up the eclectic
thrashings of The Dillinger Escape Plan sound powerful. But the four
mid and high-range speakers cope less well with the complexities of
modern metal. There's also a distinct lack of clarity in the very high
end of the audible spectrum. It detracts from the sound of bright crash
cymbals, for example, resulting in a muddy blend of high and upper-mid
frequencies
It's worth noting that if you've got a cat, you might discover that delicate speakers that cost almost a grand are not practical, especially if your cat walks, jumps and generally acts like an ordinary cat. The only way to truly secure these unique speakers would be to use Blu Tack, which would somewhat detract from the intended elegance. If you find balls of pressure-sensitive blue adhesive aesthetically pleasing, then perhaps this won't be an issue.
And it's true, the price of this system is a drawback for fans of a wide range of musical styles. If you enjoy mixes of metal, folk, dance, classical and acoustic music (we do exist), you may find yourself less than satisfied with your costly purchase.
Conclusion
If you're interested in style, these are without
question the speakers for you. Generally, they sound good, and they'll
blend into the background of your designer bachelor pad or open plan
apartment with ease.
On the other hand, there are speakers out there that offer better performance options for those who like a vast array of musical styles, and we were disappointed with how they handled higher frequencies.
If you're a keen audiophile and want the best sound, regardless of genre, you'd be advised to test these out before putting your money down.
Edited by Jason Jenkins
Additional editing by Shannon Doubleday
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