One could pay a shed load more of the green paper and get (musically) a whole lot less. I failed to mention the pairing of Sotm gear running with the W5's. It was a completely random pairing, and I think they paired very well together.
RMAF 2016................Boenicke W5
I spent quite awhile in the Boenicke/Sotm room at the show and was quite taken aback on how musically engaging the W5's were. They ooze a musical timbre that was simply stunning. Considering how diminutive they are (no bigger than PC speakers) they produce a big sound stage. To my ears they are a true Hi-Fi bargain at a paltry $3600 a pair when they are compared to some speakers that cost many times more and are not in the same league as these miniature mighty marvels. There were a few speakers at the show that nearly made my ears bleed and my wallet to hide........
Anything float your boat at this years show?
Anything float your boat at this years show?
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The Treo CT's were rated very highly by TAS and others. They really are special for speakers under 10k and more. http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/vandersteen-audio-treo-ct-loudspeaker/ Neil Gater's last line says it all: Neil’s conclusion: "... you cannot get a more purely musical loudspeaker in this price range than the Treo CT. A true delight." |
I also was very impressed
with the Boenicke’s. I was very shocked to hear that much quality
sound coming from these small speakers. Another
company I was unfamiliar with, but was a stand out for the price was
Margules. They had a $12k speaker that
was fantastic for the money. In that
same range I thought the Focal Sopra 2, Legacy Focus SE and Marten Django L
were excellent. My higher dollar favorites
from the show were the Magico M3, Rockport Cygnus and with a somewhat lower
price, the Tidal Piano Diacera G2. |
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