Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
Hi Karl,

Interesting you found the HL5 a bit boomy and warm and cuddly as that was my impression of them when I heard them and much preferred the SP2s! However now I have a much larger room which is almost twice the size of my old listening room the SP2s are struggling in the bass. They have never been particulary strong in bass as they cut out at about 50Hz but they suit smaller rooms.

I am seriously considering larger speakers and a friend of mine has the massive Dynaudio C4s which are just magnificent although they are difficult to drive so I would need either the 7R monos or something like the Neurochrome 686 Oli uses. I think the C4 would be a bit too big for my 12 x 22 foot listening room so I would be most interested in how you get on with the C30i. Do let me know how they sound in a bit more detail as you get aquainted to their capabilities.

All the best
Jim
Hi Jim ,

All I can say is that these work perfectly in my room. 6x4m . They are tall but the bass is not overpowering or boomy as it’s so tight and fast.
They cut off around 30hz so it’s a nice deep and detailed low end . I don’t feel I need to use the baffles in the rear ports. I’ve got them around 350mm away from the wall and toed in to my shoulders and it’s just sublime. I don’t feel like I need to adjust them anymore.

The monos have plenty of power to drive them too as they’re not particularly hard to drive but can handle 300w if you have it . A real good match with the Croft gear mate. A lovely balance ,finesse and smoothness that you get with elite speakers .

The soundstage literally engulfs you. It’s huge. Guitars snarl and screech with a live feel and you hear the micro details where people aren’t fretting the chords and notes properly .

I genuinely think you would love them but the c4 would be too much. These are perfect size for a medium room without being to imposing or forward .

I’ve found something rare for me in Hifi , and that’s something that will be a round for the long haul. I’ve chopped and changed and box swapped a lot these last 5 years to find the right formula and I’ve now struck a balance that is infectious.

Ive loved the spendors and their presentation but I knew they weren’t quite end game , and I enjoyed the Harbeths too but they weren’t quite the right sound for my tastes . I said I would go for D7 or C30 and whichever popped up at the right price first I would pursue. Thankfully the c30 did as they are the slightly better speaker .

I’ve listened for hours today and not got bored once . I’m absolutely ploughing through my records. That’s what it’s all about. I’m back Listening to the tunes now and not the equipment if that makes sense


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