I have owned a pair of the Class B-rated Titus speakers for about 8 years -- bought new. While I think the Class B rating was a bit heady, they offer high musicality and outstanding value. Haven't had the desire to upgrade and instead spent my $$$ on music!
They are in a second system and I enjoy them almost every day. First, at 90 dB and 8 ohm, they are easy to drive. Second, they emit a large soundstage and don't require pinprick positioning. Third, I like that they are bi-ampable and bi-wireable -- a rarity in a low-cost bookshelf speaker. Finally, at least with my SS set-up, they are absolutely non-fatiguing. I can listen for hours with ease.
After a couple years of ownership, I got a great deal on a matching Triangle Meteor .1 subwoofer. It's a 100w, phase-shifting sub with both line and speaker inputs and variable crossover. That has created an outstanding 2.1 system, with either SS (Electrocompaniet) or tube (Primaluna) gear. I see it still for sale on a couple of online stores. A great deal for about $300.
While perhaps overhyped a bit 10 years ago by Tellig (but what doesn't he overhype?) for me at least, they have stood the test of time and listenability. They have been the one component I haven't changed out in 8 years.
They are in a second system and I enjoy them almost every day. First, at 90 dB and 8 ohm, they are easy to drive. Second, they emit a large soundstage and don't require pinprick positioning. Third, I like that they are bi-ampable and bi-wireable -- a rarity in a low-cost bookshelf speaker. Finally, at least with my SS set-up, they are absolutely non-fatiguing. I can listen for hours with ease.
After a couple years of ownership, I got a great deal on a matching Triangle Meteor .1 subwoofer. It's a 100w, phase-shifting sub with both line and speaker inputs and variable crossover. That has created an outstanding 2.1 system, with either SS (Electrocompaniet) or tube (Primaluna) gear. I see it still for sale on a couple of online stores. A great deal for about $300.
While perhaps overhyped a bit 10 years ago by Tellig (but what doesn't he overhype?) for me at least, they have stood the test of time and listenability. They have been the one component I haven't changed out in 8 years.