Originally Posted by Mr Meridian
The comment about DSPs having lots of bass is understandable if they have been taken straight from the box, plopped down and played without proper optimisation via their menus.

The only time I have heard a pair of (anniversary) DSP8000s, this was the case (later confirmed by the dealer); they sounded very bloated and lacking in detail and engagement.

Totally unimpressed by them, especially as I knew the price.

The 818 feeding a pair of M1s in the same area sounded much better; very clean and open with a midband to die for, lots of fun.

All the best,

Steve.