Hi Az,
It all comes down to semantics, we BOTH mean the same thing. To prove my point (and please don't take this the wrong way), when you made this statementI made the assumption (wrongfully) that you were referring to using speakers full range combined with a subwoofer. To me, large means speakers full range only, no relation to subwoofer functionality since this is almost always controlled by a separate setting. If you would have mentioned large with no subwoofer, - a train wreck would have been avoidedWish I had time to link you several threads that would show evidence of this, including one from David F. himself. David started supported the "large" setting as early as the 340 classic, supported it more with the 340SE, and outright suggets it with the Sierra-1. He used to sell HSU subs, so when HSU wasn't specifically mentioned, I assume it applies.
If Rythmik are as musical as they are being claimed to be, I fully expect the "small" setting recommendation to start happening again, including for the Sierra-1 now that the HSU's are out of the picture. Since I brought it up, lets here the opinion?; Large or Small, if you own a pair of Sierra-1's and a Rythmik?
My assumptions are based on correspondences with tens of thousands of consumers and enthusiasts. Thus resulting in the need for precise clarity -- as MikeS stated, you would be surprised at just how many consumers don't fully understand large/small etc. Many of our own customers have run their speakers as large + subwoofer and I know at least 2 of them that actually prefer their 340 SE mains as large combined with the subwoofer being active (even though I don't recommend this)
I trust we are both 100% clear now