Ray,

As you know, your Caravelles and my Summits are of similar size and configuration. My room dimensions are as follows: 20 ft 10 in x 15 ½ ft x 9 ft (ceiling height)

The single Rel Storm 3 placed in the room's corner sounds outstanding, and I've noted very minimal issues in terms of being able to localize it. I think I already emailed this to you, but if not, here it is again: the Rel Strata 3 review by Quadophile is absolutely EXCELLENT, and PACKED with solid information, in my opinion.

Bill

mdhoover January 15, 2006 22:10

I think the Caravelles sound very good without a sub or subs,but i want that lower octave so far im considering a sub from the following companys,ACI,James,REL,Velodyne DD,Onix,ive just started reading all i can,and talking to folks with sub experience,im thinking i should get a 10" or 12" instead of anything larger because of room size,and the fact that i may be adding a second sub one day ,and would not have the room for two larger subs,anyway,im open to any suggestions,what are the advantages of high or low output hookup? Ray

raytheprinter January 15, 2006 17:24

Caravelles are sounding very good,experimenting with positioning !Thanks for all the help guys!

raytheprinter January 15, 2006 05:51

Hello Oz,Will have a report Sunday,took a day or so to settle in,starting to sound very good!Peace,Ray

raytheprinter January 08, 2006 05:08

Ray,

Did you get the Caravelles friday? How about a report?

Oz

ozzy62 January 07, 2006 23:48

System edited: I should be getting the Monarchy DIP/Classic Tue. I spoke with Ming and he told me it would be an improvement on my older MarkII,which i think is very good,,,ill know soon!

raytheprinter January 03, 2006 05:34

Its going to be a long week ,,waiting for my Caravelles,should be here by Fri.

raytheprinter January 02, 2006 01:31

System edited: When i get my Caravelles,later this week i will try the Sonoran and Museaus speaker cables and see which i like better!

raytheprinter January 02, 2006 01:28

Thanks guys,,,,ill have them,two weeks tops,cant wait!

raytheprinter December 27, 2005 23:11

Ray,

There will be no comparison between the Paradigms and the Caravelles. You are in for a real treat. Congratulations and Merry Christmas.

Oz

ozzy62 December 26, 2005 13:07

cant wait to hear what you think with the new speakers!
Congrats my friend, and I hope these really make you happy, I have long thought your gear has passed your speakers and that it is high time you upgrade!
Merry Christmas Ray. glad you got the card Liz sent!

chadnliz December 25, 2005 09:43

System edited: Well,,,,I sold my beloved Paradigm Studio 100s ,listened to them for the last time last night,,,,my system sounded very good with them,,,ill be getting a pr. of Harmonic Presicion Caravelles in a week or two,,,im hoping ill be very happy with them,right now i have a pr of Paradigm Monitor 3 left over from my HT,,they actually sound pretty good!Smaller sound,,a little darker ,but not bad at all!Happy Holidays to all!,Ray

raytheprinter December 25, 2005 07:38

Ray, Butcher block will look great. I used 1 1/8 inch laminated pine for my shelves.

kmorrison December 11, 2005 09:19

Im sorry ,it was" lost in space" that had the gold colored nuts,,My Purist speaker cables are starting to sound very good,they have about 50 hours on them!

raytheprinter December 11, 2005 08:55

Thanks Kevin,Yes ,i made the rack,at some point i will replace the shelves with butcher block,and after seeing your rack,paint the nuts gold,i love that color combo!

raytheprinter December 11, 2005 08:48

Ray-nice system.Are your audio racks DIY? They are simular to my DIY racks.Yours look good.

kmorrison December 10, 2005 09:37

Just added a pr. of Purist Audio Museaus biwire speaker cables

raytheprinter December 09, 2005 07:00

Thanks, got it. I'll respond tomorrow.

muralman1 December 04, 2005 08:27

Muralman,Ill send you an email

raytheprinter December 04, 2005 05:47

I have plenty of traditional jazz, and a lot of experimental jazz. I don't know if anything can be defined smooth. Lay some titles on me.

muralman1 December 03, 2005 17:10

I have a pr of Purist Audio Museaus bi-wire speaker cables coming next week!If they work as well as the Museaus ICs ill be one happy audio fiend!!

raytheprinter December 03, 2005 07:48

Muralman,I guess i am somewhat of a packrat!!!I have CDs and LPs ill never listen to,but i cant bring myself to get rid of them!Hey,,do you like smooth jazz?

raytheprinter December 03, 2005 07:44

Dean,Cheryl Bentyne"Let me off Uptown"Telarc 2005.

raytheprinter December 03, 2005 07:40

Raythefinder, I look at the pile of stuff you have, and feel inadequate. Maybe if I get some Shakti stones ;)

muralman1 December 01, 2005 05:08

Cheryl Bentyne from Manhattan Transfer?! Great group! I haven't checked out her solo recordings though.

I haven't sat down to listen to Diane Schuur in quite awhile, but then again, I haven't fired up my system in quite awhile!

gunbei December 01, 2005 02:22