The point of this thread Kevin was to reply to Brad in the same forum the topic began, as he asked me to A/B them all instead of saying the Elux 251 was too raspy, with only a trade show headphone and a session years ago.
Turns out that impression was spot on.
As is the fact that the SOundelux 47 is very, very bright for a 47 and sounds more veiled than the Manley (of similar tone).
For Brad to take my first assesmant and distill "Korby dark, you like dark" was an insult and a manipulation of what was offered.
And as far as the attempt to make this a purely subjective assesment, your opinion's a loner, etc .. I know a Soundelux dealer who ... well ... dont want to get anyone in trouble.
I had a number of people here who all preferred the clarity and quality of the Korby. These were non brainwashed by websites or
PR people ... just talented musicians with open ears.
The truth is that Brad is 100% identified with Brauner, Soundelux, etc ... as are many salespeople in any profession ... and you objectively believe them to be better quality as a result.
I disagree.
The openness of sound differences were not small or subjective.