op I worked with john Devore and heard these speakers for many years
so i am very familiar with them.
Dave and Troy
audio intellect NJ
Upgrade from DeVore Gibbon X
I have happily owned these speakers for about 6 years now; during this time I have patiently upgraded my front end, with the Gibbons successfully conveying each upgrade. While I am very happy with my current system, I am now wondering if a speaker upgrade is in order. I am interested in some input from anyone who has upgraded from the Gibbon X or someone who has had significant time comparing these speakers to other offerings. Wilson Sasha DAWS? Magico? I am running an all VAC front end (100W/ch) in a 17 X 19 room.
I am looking in the pre-owned market up to 25K (hopefully less) which I believe gives me sufficient room for an upgrade. As far as sound characteristics, I definitely want the usual wide and deep soundstage, refinement, detail without grain or ear bleeding, dynamic, decent speed, tight bass with slam, and vocals to die for. I feel like my Gibbons do well in many of these areas, which is why I have stayed with them for the past 6 years. I am interested in speakers that can be considered an upgrade in some/many of these areas, vice a lateral move. |
What does Kevin Hayes say when asked which speakers mate best with his gear? VAC and Vandersteen seem to show together frequently.
I have heard the X but I have not had the pleasure of experiencing your VAC amps(but Ive owned a few VAC amps over the years). Certainly the Devore O20/OBronze would be an upgrade although the presentation is quite different from the X. |
Here are some I think meet your sonic objectives and would be significant upgrades from your speakers so worth a look… https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650017479-joseph-audio-pearl-3-speakers/ (if still available) https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650069988-rockport-avior-ii-black/ https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650058764-proac-k8/ https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650092622-vandersteen-model-5a-carbon/ https://soundapproach.com/usher-diamond-td-10-tower-speaker-pair.html (This one is only available new but still very worth considering IMO) Not sure Magico would be a good sonic match, and while the Sasha DAWs may be great I’d check if they’d work well with your amps. FWIW, and best luck. |