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Vienna Speakers: Compared to other Hi-end spks?

Vienna Acoustics(which is backed by Sumiko) is a company that seems not to have a lot of visibility. I have seen their line of speakers at places like Tweeter, Etc. "Fit and finish" are first rate. My question is: how do they rate against other high-end speakers, especially their model called the "Beethoven" which is the same price as Thiel 2.3, Revel F-30, Coincident Techology's Victory(not sure of the retail price). Would like to hear opinions from owners and any one who has auditioned them,especially the model called "Beethoven" Thank you!!
sunnyjim

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audioman4
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Specifically, I have owned the Beethovens...
compared to my current setup, they were average...
I went to a pair of Mirage M5si...
the Beethovens did excel in vocals, mids and had a nice midbass. The soundstage was not as wide as the Mirages..the bass was not as pronounced as the Mirages.. although I do like bass... The highs were a little tiring after some time... but overall a musical speaker.
Build quality is first rate.. true furniture grade finish..
Excellent binding posts... not biwirable.
The beethovens are very position sensitive. You definately need some listening time to get in the right spot.
They will run on moderate power as long as it is clean and high current.. I was running them with an aragon 8002 with nice results...
Definately not for an adcom or receiver...
A nice value at any price under 1700....
Good luck,
Joe
Custom Audio LLC
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