Yep, greener is not always leaner Bonz!
I don't get that sort of thinness from my CLX's whatsoever. Especially driven with CJ amplification, it delivers all the density required. Infact, on another dimension, I've auditioned extensively CJ's top of the line, ART300's driving the CLX's, oh my! It's outstanding! So, I'm just about half way there... but I really don't feel the CLX's require such power to work optimally, it's rather all about the current capabilities of the main amplifier. I've already addressed that area of Class A bias to 60w, anything over 80w switches into Class AB, and my monoblocks are rated at a solid 125w. So that's plenty of Class A bias to drive the CLX's with ease, no strain whatsoever. Most demos on CLX's and stats in general actually do sound anaemic, simply because they run out of puff. The amplifiers fall short, they need to take a breather, rest up with a coffee and banana bread, and they're good to go again!
My very first experience with the ML Statements, was actually not the Evo-II's, rather the first version. Looked like a major specialised DIY project, basically a much larger CLS flanked by two separate bass columns. Driven by a full array of Krell FPB monoblocks in quad configuration, it was a bloody thunderous presentation! Very powerful, instantaneous response and all that sort of thing but bass was lacking some serious coherency. As the years passed by, that very same owner also acquired the mighty IRSV'S. Later on a few more years, the ML's were sold off including the Krells but he kept the Infinity's and then took delivery on the latest versions of these ML marvels. He mentioned to me that it's referred to as the new Evolution II's. I said Evolution what...? Just plan a trip and come on over for a listen. And so I did on several occasions! So there were these magnificent Statement Evo-II's driven by a full array of Momentums in mono config, bi-amped on the panels as well. So a few more years later, the Momentums are now driving his new Alsyvox X- series ribbons, his Statement Evo-II's are now driven by Relentless monos, his CLX's are driven by CJ's ART300's and the IRSV's are parked off in the far corner and his previous Maggies 30.7's were sold off to another dealer, who now drives the 30.7's with a full line up of Boulder amplifiers with a Solution preamp. Now, this particular system I've yet to hear but will get a chance perhaps when they eventually find a vaccine. I think Trump probably carries one in his back pocket... Milania doesn't seem to know either...
Anyway, addressing certain characteristics of the CLX's certainly depends on the amplifiers behind it. Their triple stators incorporated in the bass panels are so advanced and transparent, the sheer speed and agility in the bass, there's no man made sub that can match it. So to be thin or not to be thin, that is the question?
I personally don't ever want to be thin, nor would I like my music to be thin either. Being linear, fit and looking good/ sounding good is what I'm after. Afterall, if the CLX's were too thin sounding, I would've never purchased them in the first place!
It would have been a wonderful opportunity to own the Statements at one point, and each time I do get the chance, they are awe-inspiring without a doubt! However, the big muscles in amplification are required, along with a massive room. I guess that's the reason behind the Neoliths design, such large amplification and huge rooms are not required. Not as critical to the Statements, and probably now I do understand why Lagonda had to give them up. There's no point in trying to make it fit, if the room is not adequate, it will never work no matter how you convince yourself. I think this applies to any speakers.
Pure music is far more enjoyable when the overall balance is right, and then the music flows with effortless performance, this is what I'm enjoying already!
So cheers to that,
RJ