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Message started by DAKO on 12/31/20 at 02:37:39

Title: Someone convince me to buy a pair of Omega’s
Post by DAKO on 12/31/20 at 02:37:39

Hi everyone,
I have a friend who bought a pair of S3HO’s a few months back as he was looking for another option besides his headphones. After he had them broken in, he invited me over for a listening session and man was I am impressed. I have a ZMA driving Legacy Signature SE speakers. Now don’t get me wrong,I love the sound. But the Omega’s seem to be in another class.

My current room is a tough to tame, square 11x11ish. With the room treatments I have it pretty well sorted. My listening preferences vary from blues to classic rock to female vocals. I’m not that picky.

I am interested in the Super 8 XRS or even something with the 10” drivers I recently saw on the website. I like my bass and wonder if these speakers can reproduce anything close to my Legacy’s. I know the detail will be there for the mid/high. Also, I would like to future proof if I should move to a bigger room in the future.

So in ending, please convince me that I should reach out Louis and discuss my needs and perhaps start the process.

Thanks for your help.
Dave

Title: Re: Someone convince me to buy a pair of Omega’s
Post by Lin on 01/06/21 at 22:03:23

Congrats on the Omegas! 8-)

Do you have an ETA?

Title: Re: Someone convince me to buy a pair of Omega’s
Post by DAKO on 01/07/21 at 01:39:19

Hi Lin.

Luckily Louis already had a set of cabinets built so that will save some time. I gave him 2 finishes that I preferred and told him to surprise me and not tell me. I will see it when they arrive. I am sure I won’t be disappointed with whichever it turns out to be.

I am overwhelmed with anticipation as I have heard a set of the S3HO’s at a friends house and was blown away by them.

In closing, Louis said a couple of weeks so I am not sure exactly how long. I am going to assume maybe 4 weeks. Certainly shorter than if the cabinets had to be built.

Thanks
Dave

Title: Re: Someone convince me to buy a pair of Omega’s
Post by piezoman on 01/22/21 at 20:45:27

DAKO,

you made a good decision on the speakers. the SHO's probably would have been overkill in your room. i have a small room like yours, 12x10. i have the omega junior XRS with 6.5" alnico single driver [a bit of a custom order with louis]. with 3 watts, its been really, really good.

Title: Re: Someone convince me to buy a pair of Omega’s
Post by DAKO on 01/29/21 at 00:39:10

Piezoman, thanks for your input. It sounds like I made he right choice. Just got my shipping notice from Louis, so I should have them in a few days!!!!

Thanks
Dave

Title: Re: Someone convince me to buy a pair of Omega’s
Post by piezoman on 01/31/21 at 04:50:16

Dave, thats very exciting!

Please do let us know what you think once they're settled in.

Title: Re: Someone convince me to buy a pair of Omega’s
Post by Dr3wman on 04/11/22 at 17:28:27

I have been considering the SUPER 8's as well.

I think they would work really well with my upcoming Torii MKV. As much as I like my current Emotiva T1s, I believe they would be outclassed by the Omega's.

The Zu Audio Soul Supreme are very appealing, but that extra 2K is hard for me to justify/afford. From everything I have read Omega's are one heck of a value.

Title: Re: Someone convince me to buy a pair of Omega’s
Post by DAKO on 05/27/22 at 01:52:04

Dr3wman,
You will love the Omega’s with the Decware gear.

Dave

Title: Re: Someone convince me to buy a pair of Omega’s
Post by DAKO on 05/27/22 at 01:55:38

Piezoman,
The Omegas are fantastic as advertised. I have no thoughts of ever looking for another speaker. This is my first foray into Single driver speakers and I couldn’t be happier. I added an Omega sub a few months later and that just completed the picture. Bliss is now mine and the speaker merry go round is over.

Dave

Title: Re: Someone convince me to buy a pair of Omega’s
Post by piezoman on 05/27/22 at 18:00:25

DAKO,

That's great news!

Our systems are fundamentally fairly close [though I'm still on the wait list for the Torii MK 5]. So I'm looking forward to hearing something pretty similar to what you are experiencing now. The Taboo MK 4-25th didn't cut the mustard overall for speaker duty.

Anyway, a big congratulations to you for finding your niche. The synergy of Decware + Omega has a storied background, and you're living it.

Enjoy!!

Brad