Dear Srajan Ebaen, I’ve just read your remarkable piece about the Pantheon. I’m looking to complete my Voxativ Ampeggio with multi-way speakers as an alternative for my Zanden 6000. Would the Pantheon fit the bill? Kindest regards, Johan-Frédérik Hel Guedj
I guess I don't understand your question. How does one complete one nearly full-range speaker with another? I'd like to be useful but at present I'm mystified. Srajan
As I said: as an alternative to the Ampeggio, meaning I could alternate between Voxativ or Pantheon. Would the Pantheon bring a larger well-defined scene to big orchestral music? I listened to the Pantheon under sub-par conditions with an amplifier which gave it bloated bass and not yet with my Zanden. Johan
Even in my 100sqm prior room, the Pantheon nearly had too much bass. And I used proper high-power transistor amps. I doubt that a valve amp even of Zanden pedigree would be ideal. Also, unless you had a very large room, I'm not positive that your prior sub-par experience in the bass would be 100% corrected. Otherwise, yes, orchestral music with its complexity and sheer mass would benefit from a multi-way design with suitable cone area. That part is easy to confirm. Whether you'd prefer these to what you have… that is not. Srajan
Exactly my first sentiment when listening to the Pantheon. The bass was bloated. Voxativ is definitely a better match with the Zanden. Still, I’m wondering what could be superior with large orchestral. Voxativ's 9.87 is a bit pricey. Pacula spoke to me highly of Serblin's Ktêma. The Ilumnia designer Tom Nuyts will be at my home Tuesday with his Magister. Thank you and bravo again for 6moons. Johan
Based on M&H's review, the Ilumina should be very special indeed. If you're up to it, let me know what you thought. Srajan
