Receiver or Speakers??

[archie2]

I have as little used system in my storage room consisting of a Sony 7055 and A/D/S L520 speakers. When I do use it I'm continually impressed with the sound quality, especially the soundstage. I was toying with the idea of switching out the A/D/S L520's with my Boston Acoustics A70's to give the A/D/S more use. The Bostons are being driven by a Carver 6200. I'm not physically able to switch anything out right now so I'm looking for opinions for when I can. Are the L520's superior to the A70's or is it the Sony that gives that nice soundstaging and detailed sound to the L520's? I recognize that it's my ears that will be the determining factor but for now I'd like other ears to give me other perspectives.

 

[chadnliz]

Your just gonna have to try and see theory only works in thought not in application. I would think the ADS are better but there just may be some synergy going on aswell..........trial is sadly most help anyone can give with any certainty.

 

[archie2]

No doubt there is some synergy going on, maybe quite a bit. I have read that the early Sonys create an excellent soundstage and the Carvers are no slouch either. So let me simplify the question. Are the A/D/S L520 perceived to be superior to the BA A70 by those who have listened to both?

 

[johnda]

I have a Sony 6055 and it is a superior sounding unit. Synergy is an important issue, though. My 6055 is a warm sounding unit and excels with speakers that are brighter. If I mate it to a speaker with a warm personality, it can sound a bit bloated.

We are talking about subtle differences here and good speakers will all have their own character and will respond differently to room conditions. I think you really just have to swap them out and see what works best for you.