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Which sounds better: A pair of BL5s or a pair of BL18s with a BL19 - based on 320kps iTunes music files? If there's a difference, is it audible to people with normal hearing, i.e. non-audiophiles?
Mostly play commercial remixes, dance etc., i.e. relatively bass heavy.
BL5.
No contest. - BL5
Fo r example, I find the sound in BV Avant more punchy and dynamic than my BL9 that have more power. Of course, the BL9 would play louder but I kind of prefer the sound of the Avant sound system. Hard to explain but really quite a difference.
Interesting perspective!
Can we do a swap? My Avant for yours.
Look at the upside......You will be more appreciative of those great sounding BL9's and I will be more appreciative of the sound of the Avant!
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I wouldn't be so sure the BL5 sounds a s good as BL19&BL18 actually. More sophisticated DSPs and modern technology makes a lot of difference. Geoff wasn't involved in the BL5 either, and he seems to have a better idea of what the speakers should sound like.
First I'd say that if you think a BL19/18 combo sounds better than a BL5 - then that is your prerogative. No one can really argue with that. Its how you hear it. My opinion is different to yours but our opinions are equal.
As to Geoff Martin's opinion......."and he seems to have a better idea of what the speakers should sound like" - well that is rather neither here nor there really because of my first point.
Anyway, no argument-starting intent here and thank you for the contribution.
I have BL5 and BL3 as a Rear - I would like to have nothing else! Am impressed over and over again and fascinated
First I'd say that if you think a BL19/18 combo sounds better than a BL5 - then that is your prerogative. No one can really argue with that. Its how you hear it. My opinion is different to yours but our opinions are equal.
As to Geoff Martin's opinion......."and he seems to have a better idea of what the speakers should sound like" - well that is rather neither here nor there really because of my first point.
Anyway, no argument-starting intent here and thank you for the contribution.
I did not say that they do sound better. What I meant is that they might, with exceptions of course. BL5 has more power but it is a 13 year old design.
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