I am going to do some more listening today. You never know, I may
feel different today. Like I said, I may be on an island by myself.
I am a big fan of instruments and female vocals.
However I agree that most people will chose the towers, the so-called
{shine} or {vivid} character, can be addictive.
OK, this is round 2 of the Pioneer FS52 and BS22 play-down. > The speakers were
set up in a somewhat larger listening area. The BS22 was set on top of the towers,
up-right and not upside down. > I wanted the tweeter away from the FS52 baffle.
Music was from Gloria Estefan, Grover Washington Jr., Queen Latifah, Ben E King,
Dianna Krall, Chris Botti, Diane Schuur, Tony Bennet and KD Lang. >> No rock
for this session.
I pretty much get the same results, the tower has that vivid or shine character, over
the BS22. However, the BS22 is not a wimp - and when placed on the tower it does
hold up good. On some sources, minus the bass and some depth, it will not be easy
to pick which one is playing. The BS22 has decent bass for the size, and will get loud
enough in a 30 X 20 open room - for someone to say "turn it down!" > However, still
not recommended for head-banging levels.
Over-all, I still feel that the midrange and treble balance on the 22 is better than the 52.
On some recordings I do prefer the towers >> and the dedicated midrange driver, does
help. However, that is a good crossover on the 22, and it holds up good. >> Due to the
vivid, or shine character on the 52 - along with the size and power handling of the tower,
and the $200 price point, most people will prefer the towers.
I still put the modded Cambridge up against them, and once again the Cambridge stood
out. It was placed on top of the towers like the BS22. The overall resolution is better, and
they have a more precise image and central image.
Now for the fun of it, and to high-light what one can obtain at a higher level. I placed them
against the $1200 list price Boston E60, and $1400 list price Boston VS260. >> This is the
so-called shine or vividness that I like, >> because it comes with real good detail, definition
and depth - plus more precise imaging and soundstage presentation. However, the Pioneer
speakers did not sound bad when compared, and at their price point, you do get more than
what the average mass market has to offer - they are good sounding fun speakers, that can
bring you the taste of overall good sound. No one needs to apologize for owning them.
Now I am tired - however, I had fun.
