Vienna Acoustics Listz impressions


I have been on a quest to find some new floor standing speakers (around $25K or less) and have listened to models from B&W, Linn, Magico, Sonus Faber, Wilson, Vandersteen and will hear the Rockports this week. I am interested in a musical speaker that has good resolution, images well and has a solid bass foundation. For various reasons my number one preference has been the Magico S3. I have listened to the Vienna Acoustics line a couple of times and have never been that impressed with the sound....i.e. a little boxy, smaller image and an OK bass foundation. That all changed when I heard the Listz. When the music started I said "what the..." It was a totally different speaker from the lower level price points. It had some of the sweetest string sounds I have heard with great dynamics, punch, soundstage and imaging. The bass was excellent and went deep. It really gave me goose bumps as the sound rolled over me. I may have a new favorite.....bring on the Rockport!
goose

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Shank I have not heard the Musik....it is out of my price range and probably too big for my room
Rlwainwright the salesperson initially steered me away from this speaker when I was auditioning the Wilson Sophia II. If you like the Wilson sound, you will probably find this speaker too soft or not as dramatic. For my tastes I find the Wilson treble harsh and grating....I guess every pair of ears hears things differently and that's OK.