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Side 2 Track 3 Hyperion Room
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stayed only long enough to assure ourselves that these speaker not only
didn't suck, but were pretty darn good. But it is hard to keep the price,
$4500.00, out of one's mind when evaluating something like this. As noted
in the official report, the metal encased tweeter did not at first inspire
confidence but in actuality did sound rather sweet and nicely rolled off
at the top. The frequency response seemed at little hilly, but, at this
price range, in this inflated market, these speakers are definitely in the
running. A quick survey of the competition and comparing their strengths and weaknesses - and be aware that we are much, much more familiar with the cost-no-object part of the high-end - I'd say that the Von Schweikert VR4jr have a darker sound but flatter frequency response, the more expensive Eggleston Works more forward sounding but perhaps more transparent, the sometimes more expensive Oskar Heil Kithara more refined and transparent but looser bass. The VR4jr and Hyperion are the best looking of the bunch. Hey, you have to look at something while you are listening, right? Yep, we have a contender. |
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