Took the plunge on new fronts!! Canton Ventos

[Jeff R.]

So I have been shopping for new Front and Center speakers to replace my beloved MB Quarts. I have been able to do some listening tests but really hard to find anything I had access to listen to that I liked.

So I rolled the dice on The Canton Vento line towers and center from Accessories4less.

They shipped today!! I got the cherry towers and the black center.

Worst case I have to sent them back and pay return shipping....But based on my research I feel pretty good about these.

I will send pics when they arrive!!


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[Jeff R.]

Forgot to mention. The towers are 890.2. Center is the 856.2.


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[shadyJ]

What's wrong with your MB Quartz?

 

[Jeff R.]

Not much...just 18 years old and looking for something new. They are moving from my 3.2 family room system to me HT. Still sound good just looking a little dated and also my buddy's daughter poked in all the dust caps.


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[zieglj01]

The Cantons look nice to me -- looks like a solid deal -- will be waiting for your response. I for sure am a fan of the MB Quart Vera series.

 

[Jeff R.]

The Cantons look nice to me -- looks like a solid deal -- will be waiting for your response. I for sure am a fan of the MB Quart Vera series.

I think so too. I believe me QLS quarts are basically the older version of the Vera line. Very nice sound. I have been told that I will find some similarities in the cantons.

I just got a shipping update for Thursday.



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[Jeff R.]

Delivery is scheduled for tomorrow. Gonna have to work from home to sign for them.


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[Jeff R.]

Each tower is 68 lbs. not as bad as big subs but still pretty hefty.


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[zieglj01]

Each tower is 68 lbs. not as bad as big subs but still pretty hefty.

Life can be challenging

 

[Audiosaur]

Delivery is scheduled for tomorrow. Gonna have to work from home to sign for them.


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After my first set of ID speakers were left by FedEx at the door of my apartment with no one home, I resolved never to let that happen again. I work too hard for my money to let some creep steal my stuff. Now I track every shipment and redirect them to the local delivery storefront. Then I just pick them up on the way home. Makes me feel much more comfortable about ID.

 

[Jeff R.]

Not a challenge I mind at all!


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[Jeff R.]

I am working from home for that reason. Plus I have to sign for delivery.


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[Jeff R.]

Here are some pics. Unfortunately the screw in feet did not come with them. So on protective pads for now. Should have them soon.

They have a quality finish that will rival that of anything I have seen.

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[Jeff R.]

Just getting them running. Initial impressions are simply. WOW. The tweets are amazing. Higher guitar is as real as I have heard. They have a slight bright sounds but it is very well done and easy on the ears. Manufacture claims 30 hours to break in..not a big believer in the philosophy. Overall I could not be more pleased on first impression.

These are by far the best I believe I have listened to. More to come as well play with them more over the next several days.


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[Jeff R.]

A few more. As you can see not an ideal room setup. But so far I have done well with my x4000 calibration.


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[zieglj01]

Just getting them running. Initial impressions are simply. WOW. The tweets are amazing. Higher guitar is as real as I have heard. They have a slight bright sounds but it is very well done and easy on the ears. Manufacture claims 30 hours to break in..not a big believer in the philosophy. Overall I could not be more pleased on first impression.

I always try to be fair and give at least 13.2456 minutes to break in -- you seem to be passed that -- enjoy your new adventure.

 

[Jeff R.]

Thanks. I think they keep improving.....but it seem sly linear with beer consumption...who knows


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[Jeff R.]

Bottom line. I'm very pleased and I would say if you want to spend about $3250 for a front set of 3 speakers. I would be very surprised if you can beat these. I will caution they are big though!! Not much bigger than my MB Quarts so my wife is used to large towers.


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