Speakers to hang on to for LIFE

I owm Piega C-3 Ltd. speakers currenty and really like them. There has been many speakers before them, Maggies, Martin Logan, Duntech Black Knights, Watts, Sotas, Spicas. Vandersteen, Sonus Faber and many more, all gone. However, although the Piegas are in the system a couple of months the speakers that preceeded them, I will never sell. They are the Aliante Pinafarina one with Vela stands and for my money none of the aforementioned speakers including the Piegas have voicing like the Pinafarinas. Opera Arias and female voices, like Norah Jones, Nina Simone, Anita Baker and Billy Holiday are in the room with these speakers If you have not heard them, find a place to do so.

After all of the thought since this post, I would have to say my ONE and ONLY 'wish I kept' speaker is the Energy Veritas 2.8's.

I think I am the only lover of this speaker on this forum!

Dan

Dan, I had the pleasure of hearing this speaker years ago. It played music with ease. Seemed to love plenty of power but I really like it. It was in quite a large room. It has great dynamic swing.....cheers, Lloyd

Lloyd -
That is the speaker, indeed! Thanks for the back up!
Ihave loved the 2.8's for years. I have found a pair in my room 3 times, and every time I sell them to find something better, I always feel the need to go back to the 2.8s.

They do, as you say, play music with ease, and definitely do require substantial power and fairly good sized room.
Unfortunately, I have never had the power to make shine, but I do now. Anxiously awaiting a pair from Canada!

Often being accused of 'too active in the bottom end' I have noticed is the case when there has been a lack of power/current, which the Krell 750MC's should take care of now!!

Thanks for notice Lloyd,
Dan

I've had my KEF Reference 102 since 1987. I bought them just before going to college. They have an incredible midrange that really shines with vocals, acoustic instruments - truly magical. Definitely not a rockin' speaker, though. I've updated the surrounding electronics over the years and they sound even better. Just ordered a pair of Wilson Benesch Curves for my main system, but I'm definitely keeping the KEF's for a second 2 channel system.