Ladies and Gents,
I am hopeful you can assist me. Recently, I had a chance to demo both the CM9s and 805 Diamond from local retailers. Overall I enjoyed both but there were some very noticable differences. CM9s had a better overall balance form top to bottom with a fuller midrange. They seemed more relaxed and I found I could listen longer. 805 Diamonds had much better clarity and definition, imaged better and just had a deeper stoundstage. I really liked them but I found them but just a bit harsh. I tired moving the speakers but since the room is a family room my options are very limited. Trying to decide has been very difficult
History:
Previous Speakers were NHT 2.5i which I owned for almost 20 years
Had purchased some Monitor Audio RX8s and Center but found them too forward sounding and returned them
Room:
Hardwood floors, 60 inch TV behind the speakers, Window to the rear of the room. The room does have echo but there is an 8X10 area rug and a leather sofa and ottoman in it. Right to the left of the listening area there is a stone fireplace. Basically the room is not the greatest for listening to music. Also, there is no way in heck my wife is going to go for any room treaatments. She would rather I spent the money on speakers.
Equipment
Marantz SR7005 Receiver
Marantz CD5004 CD player
Proceed HPA3 AMP
Transparent Music link plus MM2 interconnects and speaker cable
Monster Power HTS5100
Velodyne HGS10 Subwoofer (Used only for Movies)
Samsung Blu Ray Player
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I am hopeful you can assist me. Recently, I had a chance to demo both the CM9s and 805 Diamond from local retailers. Overall I enjoyed both but there were some very noticable differences. CM9s had a better overall balance form top to bottom with a fuller midrange. They seemed more relaxed and I found I could listen longer. 805 Diamonds had much better clarity and definition, imaged better and just had a deeper stoundstage. I really liked them but I found them but just a bit harsh. I tired moving the speakers but since the room is a family room my options are very limited. Trying to decide has been very difficult
History:
Previous Speakers were NHT 2.5i which I owned for almost 20 years
Had purchased some Monitor Audio RX8s and Center but found them too forward sounding and returned them
Room:
Hardwood floors, 60 inch TV behind the speakers, Window to the rear of the room. The room does have echo but there is an 8X10 area rug and a leather sofa and ottoman in it. Right to the left of the listening area there is a stone fireplace. Basically the room is not the greatest for listening to music. Also, there is no way in heck my wife is going to go for any room treaatments. She would rather I spent the money on speakers.
Equipment
Marantz SR7005 Receiver
Marantz CD5004 CD player
Proceed HPA3 AMP
Transparent Music link plus MM2 interconnects and speaker cable
Monster Power HTS5100
Velodyne HGS10 Subwoofer (Used only for Movies)
Samsung Blu Ray Player
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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