Devore Nines and Daedalus Athena comparison?

I find it strange that I received zero replies regarding this same question on the Daedalus (Audiocircle) site. I do realize that some of the replies here on Audiogon are from Daedalus owners, and very much appreciated. Lou thought that posting on the Audiocircle website would be my best bet for replies … but I received no replies on the Daedalus Audiocircle site!

This has been a very helpful thread and I appreciate all input.

thanks much for all the kind words!!!

I also am surprised that there were no replies on AC, looks like I will have to pay more attention to Audiogon ; )

thanks,
lou

Late to this, but I auditioned the 9s and the Daedalus DA-RMa, and I'd take the latter, which I found a more relaxing speaker (and one that compared quite favorably to Daedalus' big Ulysses). To be fair, the 9s were set up and a hard room, and I'm pretty sure I listened to the poly version of the DA-RMa, which I believe make the Daedalus option more expensive than the Devore. But for me, worth the $, esp. with the lovely Daedalus box wrk.

John

Very informative thread! I've heard the Silverbacks awhile back at the NY audio show and they sounded exquisite, however I didn't fancy Mr. Devore' lack of interest for my questions that day so I never pulled the trigger and probably never will due to that first impression. Good to know Daedalus compares very well, a shame they don't receive as much press.

I auditioned the Silverback's as well as part of my two year speaker search. Heard them at In Living Stereo with some fine Shindo electronics (if I am remembering correctly--this was a few years ago). The Silverback's are nice but they do not hold up in comparison to my DA-1.1's or my friends Ulysses (both with the AP crossovers). In fact, I would say my DA-1.1's sounded better than the Silverback's before I had the crossovers upgraded.

Hey Michael--how about an update on your new speaks?