Srajan, I see that Qualio's new IQ30 really put you on the spot of having to declare your allegiances to the original IQ. I appreciate how it can't be easy to navigate such a scenario so wanted to congratulate you on a job well done. You reported from both sides of the equation and readers understand that in the kind of room you've photographed so extensively, spending half gets the job done just fine and by changing amps, one could bend sonics in the IQ30 direction while probably spending less. I don't see how Mr. Marek could be cross with how you balanced your preferences against other tastes and listening habits. I particularly enjoyed your musings about something being too good for its own good. It shows how something can make a big impact at launch then create a real problem years later when the market wants something bigger and better but many clients in normal homes would actually continue to be served more appropriately by the original smaller version. In any event, thanks for another entertaining read and I will head over to the Nola and von Langa sites next to see what they offer in hybrid open baffles designs. Thanks too for those mentions. Greetings, Bernd
Indeed, this assignment created an interesting dilemma. I'm pleased to hear that you found it comes across balanced and fair. That was certainly the intent. Srajan
