Bookshelf Speaker Reviews

Morel SoundSpot Music Theatre 2 Ultra Speaker System Specs

Specs

Type: Two-way, satellite
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 0.75, textile dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 4, paper with cellulose fiber cone
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 6
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 15–100
Available Finishes: Piano White, Piano Black, Champagne
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches): 5 x 6 x 4.5
Weight (pounds): 3.3
Price: $229/each
System price: $2,199/5.1-channel set

PSW10 Subwoofer
Enclosure Type: Vented
Woofer (size in inches, type): 10, paper with cellulose fiber cone
Rated Power (watts): 200, continuous
Connections: Line-level, RCA
Crossover Bypass: No
Available Finishes: Piano White, Piano Black, Champagne
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches): 17.4 x 14.4 x 10
Weight (pounds): 33
Price: $1,099 System price: $2,199/5.1-channel set

Company Info
Morel
(877) 667-3511
morelhifi.com

COMPANY INFO
Morel
(877) 667-3511
morelhifi.com
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COMMENTS
kelsci's picture
Submitted by kelsci on September 4, 2011 - 1:07pm

I agree that this disc is nothing to crow about. To me it lacked any dynamics that a rock disc should have. I did not like the mix in some cases particulaly when a singing voice comes out other than the center. I did find the separation was quite good and heard center back sound as well.

Mark Fleischmann's picture
Submitted by Mark Fleischmann on September 6, 2011 - 7:15pm
Thank you kelsci. I would welcome more reader input about the specific attributes of surround mixes (even if I don't respond to it).
jack_te50's picture
Submitted by jack_te50 on September 16, 2011 - 11:54am

Mark,
I was intrigued by your review of the Morel speakers. How does this system compare to similar systems i.e. Focal dome, Orbs, Anthony Gallo micros/Adiva and B&W M1s?

Stephen Trask's picture
Submitted by Stephen Trask on September 26, 2011 - 4:34am

From my perspective, the best use of surround when mixing music is to reinforce the sound of the stereo and to create a sense of space. Sometimes it's fun to have an effect move from the front to the back but in general, gimmicks like sticking the vocals in the back of the room or moving main instruments around in circles or taking a secondary part and sticking it in the surround always work to the detriment of the music.

Stephen Trask's picture
Submitted by Stephen Trask on October 3, 2011 - 6:53am

Hey Mark,

Bluntly, Morel or Goldenear? You reviewed both of these almost back to back and with the some of the same materials.

Less bluntly, can you summarize the basic differences between these two recently reviewed speaker systems?

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