Vienna Acoustics????

[heetmyzr]

I've been demoing VA's Mozart Grand SE floor standing speakers. They are very aesthetically pleasing and I think they sound very good. BUT, any list I see where speakers are compared (Best Speaker, Top Brands, Best of, etc) I never see any of the VA's on the list. Am I missing something? What are your thoughts of these speakers? Thanks!

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

VA speakers measure rather inaccurately, even their $50K system. They may sound great, though. They look too square for my taste. But in the end the only thing that matters is how they sound to you.

 

[j_garcia]

Do you need a review or list to tell you something sounds good? I like the VAs and have never read a single review of them

 

[TheHills44060]

I always liked the Haydns but don't have much experience with any of the tower models. Let your ears be your guide not the written word.

 

[zieglj01]

Whatever works for you - the dip (not small) in the midrange can bring lack
of detail and definition - also some concern about good crossover work.

However if they are right for you, then go for it.

At one time you were also thinking about B&W?

Did you ever audition Monitor Audio Silver?

 

[3db]

I guess the dilemna of the choice between nice sounding but inaccurate speakers verses accurate (flat frequency response) speakers is rearing its head.

 

[TLS Guy]

I guess the dilemna of the choice between nice sounding but inaccurate speakers verses accurate (flat frequency response) speakers is rearing its head.

I have heard quite a few of their models now. I do not think they sound good. Panel resonance abounds, along with a poorly aligned bass. They produce the sort of sound I run a mile from.

 

[Tomorrow]

Here's a brief, mostly for-fun write-up I did here on a few speakers (including V.A.'s) a number of years ago. It's not much, but I hope it helps.
http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/loudspeakers/24955-rjs-excellent-adventure.html

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Speakers could measure really well, sound excellent and good nice - I would rather give my hard earned money to Jim Salk's business
Veracity ht1-tl - home

In fact I could never forget the amazing sound I heard from SoundScape 8's - but daaam 8k is well above my means for now

 

[heetmyzr]

I cannot find a showroom in my area where I can demo the Monitors. I spoke with a local dealer and he couldn't think of a showroom either - in Indy????? Come on!

 

[heetmyzr]

Whatever works for you - the dip (not small) in the midrange can bring lack
of detail and definition - also some concern about good crossover work.

However if they are right for you, then go for it.

At one time you were also thinking about B&W?

Did you ever audition Monitor Audio Silver?

I cannot find a showroom to demo the Monitors. I spoke with a local Monitor Audio dealer and he couldn't think of one either - in Indy????? Come on!!

 

[heetmyzr]

Whatever works for you - the dip (not small) in the midrange can bring lack
of detail and definition - also some concern about good crossover work.

However if they are right for you, then go for it.

At one time you were also thinking about B&W?

Did you ever audition Monitor Audio Silver?

I'm demoing Paradigm Studio 20s today. Any thoughts on those?

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I'm demoing Paradigm Studio 20s today. Any thoughts on those?

Paradigm measure well. I am not sure I like their sound personally, though. Only you can decide.

 

[zieglj01]

I'm demoing Paradigm Studio 20s today. Any thoughts on those?

A lot of people like them, and the Paradigm brand.

 

[Tomorrow]

A lot of people like them, and the Paradigm brand.

And a lot of people don't. It's your ears that count.

BTW, I second the Salk idea. Along with Philharmonic Audio speakers, there is nothing better measuring...or to my ears, sounding. They're just difficult to find to audition...but both have liberal return policies.

 

[PENG]

I'm demoing Paradigm Studio 20s today. Any thoughts on those?

I prefer KEF LS50+ sub, or the R300 but it's your ears that count.

 

[heetmyzr]

Thanks for you all your inputs!! I have a business trip that takes me through Columbus this week and there is a Monitor Audio showroom so I will get to demo those.

 

[walter duque]

IMO, best speakers for the money are the Philharmonic 3's. I don't own them, but a friend of mine (Alex) does and they do sound incredible. They can also take lots of power. To get that quality sound you would have to spend 10k on up. When the going gets tough the Viennas can't hang. If you like nice background music than they are fine.

 

[3db]

I would also strong suggest looking at PSB's Imagine Towers. PSBs are dynamically capable speakers handling both quiet and loud play back levels with ease

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Thanks for you all your inputs!! I have a business trip that takes me through Columbus this week and there is a Monitor Audio showroom so I will get to demo those.

Keep on auditioning as many brands as you can. Only you will truly know which speakers sound great to you. I think there are many great sounding speakers that many people would be happy with.