For that purpose, they're just fine, Gianni. They are both clear and
transparent if not a bit expensive. And they take up a lot of wall
space.
Bernie
>ciao Bernie,
> thanks for the info and tips about field speakers, but there
>was a bit of misunderstanding. I'm willing to use the Magnepan in my
>listening room to get soundscapes as clean and transparent as possible.
>I'd like to hear comments about the use of these speakers for
>listening to nature sounds.
>Gianni
>
>At 15.41 20/01/2006, you wrote:
>
>>Ciao Gianni,
>>
>>I've heard the CC3s. These sound OK, but they're not terribly
>>efficient for field work. Also, they're a bit awkward to carry and
>>set up...even the smallest units in the Magnepan group. You might
>>look into the EAW SMS5 speakers
>>http://www.eawcommercial.com/en/products/surfacespeakers/
>>
>>They're small (bookshelf sized) and they can take 175W input.
>>Originally designed and manufactured in Italy (under the RCF 5S
>>model), these are my favorites for both in the field and for making
>>presentations. They'll easily fill a hall with 300 people in it.
>>They'll operate in high humidity, rain, and a wide range of
>>temperatures. They wholesale, here, for around $120USD and retail
>>for around $180USD.
>>
>>Bernie Krause
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