These are magnificent speakers. Punchy, dynamic, and with plenty of air in the sound. The top end sparkles when it needs to but never strays into being harsh, and the frequency range is beautifully integrated. On solid stands, the Mezzo 2s create a broad and detailed soundstage with excellent tonal accuracy and presence. They are extremely honest about the recordings you feed them but reward with a level of clarity and insight that lesser speakers struggle to provide. They are a completely different proposition to the 9 series speakers, being much more refined although retaining the exciting energy of their cheaper brothers. I compared these to the B&W 685s and the Dali Ikon 1s. Both were excellent but the 685s were a bit dark sounding compared to the Mezzos, and the Ikons, whilst wonderful at the top end, lacked enough bass to really make cellos or bass guitars sing. The Mezzos give all the refinement of the 685s, and their aspirated tweeter gives much of the top-end openess and atmosphere of the Dalis with a better overall balance than either. Stunning speakers.
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These are magnificent speakers. Punchy, dynamic, and with plenty of air in the sound. The top end sparkles when it needs to but never strays into being harsh, and the frequency range is beautifully integrated. On solid stands, the Mezzo 2s create a broad and detailed soundstage with excellent tonal accuracy and presence. They are extremely honest about the recordings you feed them but reward with a level of clarity and insight that lesser speakers struggle to provide. They are a completely different proposition to the 9 series speakers, being much more refined although retaining the exciting energy of their cheaper brothers. I compared these to the B&W 685s and the Dali Ikon 1s. Both were excellent but the 685s were a bit dark sounding compared to the Mezzos, and the Ikons, whilst wonderful at the top end, lacked enough bass to really make cellos or bass guitars sing. The Mezzos give all the refinement of the 685s, and their aspirated tweeter gives much of the top-end openess and atmosphere of the Dalis with a better overall balance than either. Stunning speakers.