Monitor Audio PL-500 Speakers

Owner

Rearranged my system and added Live Vibe Audio Platforms.

ricred1 April 21, 2024 15:15

Owner

Replaced Antipodes K21/K41 with the Antipodes Oladra.

ricred1 February 15, 2024 17:09

Owner

Replaced Antipodes S40 with the Antipodes K41.

ricred1 January 07, 2023 17:32

Owner

Added dual REL No. 32 subwoofers

ricred1 December 04, 2022 19:04

Owner

Thanks!

ricred1 September 18, 2022 02:00

A beautiful room and system.

Happy Listening!

jafant September 17, 2022 07:19

Owner

Replaced my Wireworld Platinum cables with Infigo Audio Signature cables.

Replaced my Antipodes Audio S30 with an Antipodes Audio K21.

ricred1 September 11, 2022 23:04

Owner

Jeff,

The JR 625 S2 and 735 mono-amps are both Class AB amplifiers.

"What made you change from the 625 to the 735?" A dealer told me a couple of years ago, that I never really heard my Monitor Audio PL500 ii speakers with the 625 S2 and he recommended changing my amplifier prior to doing anything else. Suffice it to say, he was correct. I prefer the sound of my system with 735s without subwoofers, compared to the sound of my system with the 625 S2 and dual REL G1 mkII subwoofers. Going from the 625 S2 to 735s isn't subtle in my system/room.

ricred1 May 18, 2022 15:55

Ricred1

I’ve heard the Jeff Rowland amps with Focal Evo’s , and they were fantastic . Full, detailed like a fine Englishman , but not overt

What made you change from the 625 to the 735

Is not the 735 a class D ?

Jeff

frozentundra May 18, 2022 15:14

Owner

Replaced my Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amp with Jeff Rowland 735 mono-amps.

ricred1 October 18, 2021 01:33

Owner

I changed from my Antipodes DS GT music server to the Antipodes S40 music server. I liked the change so much I ordered the Antipodes S60 power supply and K10 ripper. I hope to receive the S60 and K10 on Saturday. In addition, I'm going to get the S30 to complete my digital setup. If I would have known then what I know now, I would have ordered the K30.

ricred1 March 23, 2021 01:35

Owner

Added new images

ricred1 May 08, 2020 01:04

Owner

Sold my REL Carbon Limited subs and replaced them with REL G1 mkII subs.

ricred1 May 02, 2020 00:46

Owner

Hello Juanramos,

No, when I was scheduled to take my Rowland to Houston to compare the two, the Vitus was still on loan. I'm changing to REL no.25 subs and that will be my only change for a while. My other passion(I rode 23 miles on my bike yesterday) has started to pick-up; so no plans to change any other components.

I don't know how much money you want to spend, but Rowland just released their new 735 mono-amps at $40K for the pair.

ricred1 April 26, 2020 00:32

Hi Ricred

I wonder if you were able to compare your 625+Chorus with Vitus SIA 030. I’m planning to upgrade my Concentra 2 to one of these set ups. Thanks

juanramos April 25, 2020 11:18

Owner

joeinid,

Thanks for the compliment regarding my system.

ricred1 January 21, 2020 03:12

Awesome system. Love the speakers and Rowland amp. Thank you for posting.

joeinid January 20, 2020 15:59

Owner

Replaced Audioquest Hurricane powercords with Clarity Cables Vortex powercords.

ricred1 January 20, 2020 04:55

Owner

Updated picture. I replaced my JL Audio F112 v2 with Dual REL Carbon Limited subs. I still need to fine-tune placement.

ricred1 September 24, 2019 02:25

Owner

Added dual REL Carbon Limited subs

ricred1 September 04, 2019 22:20

Owner

"I thought you were an Audio Research and Wilson Audio fan?

Maybe you have me confused with someone else? I haven't owned Wilson Audio or Audio Research for quite a few years.

"When did things change, why"?

I submit a novice in any hobby struggles to find their preference. After years I learned to trust my own ears. I think about changing things occasionally, but I've had the same amp, preamp, and speakers for over three years.

"How does it all compare?"

I have never heard a speaker as dynamic as a Wilson, but I prefer my current system over any system that I've owned. It isn't better, just different. There are no absolutes in Audio, only preferences.

ricred1 July 31, 2019 02:08

I thought you were an Audio Research and Wilson Audio fan. When did things change, why, and how does it all compare? ...or, am I incorrect?

jo1mtb July 31, 2019 00:01

Owner

milpai,

My room is treated at the first relection points, ceiling, bass traps on the floor behind the audio rack, and behind the listening position. I will post additional photos tomorrow. Again, thanks for the compliment on my room/ system. Much appreciated!

Your room and system is very nice also. Do you speakers have a ribbon tweeters?

ricred1 July 20, 2019 01:52

@ricred1 ,

Good to know that. I did not realize that you also use tri-traps in the corners, and that too similar color as I do. I have ordered 4 additional tri-traps for the back corners. I was advised to go with 2 more 4A Alpha (2D) on front wall and 2 6A Alpha (2D) on the back wall, based on my current room setup. Once I install the rear tri-traps I will see how it changes the acoustics and then proceed.

Would love to see more pictures of your excellent system.

milpai July 19, 2019 20:38

Owner

milpai,

Thanks. Room treatment has helped my speakers disappear, improve detail and imaging.

"Wondering how you made the decision between 1D and 2D on the Alpha panels?" I sent a panoramic picture of my room to GIK and they provided recommendations to me.

ricred1 July 19, 2019 17:05

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Antipodes Audio Oladra

Monitor Audio PL-500

Infigo Audio Signature XLR

Clarus Crimson

GIK 242

Chord Electronics Ltd. Dave DAC

Jeff Rowland Corus

Jeff Rowland 735 mono-amps

Epson Video Pro Cinema 6040ub

Screen Innovations Series 5

Torus RM-20

REL No. 32

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