I spent the day listening to the PhaseTechs (finally got a working, in good condition woofer) and the Overtures, switching back and forth between them and my Ultras. I had some time to kill... lol.
It wasn't a level matched, hardcore test but I can say that I preferred the PhaseTechs over the Overtures. They both image well, but the 7Ts have a wider soundstage and handle bass better. What I mean by that is, they roll off high enough that they didn't sound as stressed at higher volumes as the Overtures. I think a person could be pretty happy with either one, but if you gave me a choice I'd take the 7Ts.
An unexpected side effect of this was I now have a renewed appreciation for my Ultras. When I finished and hooked 'em back up I was kind of surprised (and relieved- I was starting to think I might even prefer the 7Ts over my Ultras, lol) at how much better they sound. They're a clear step above the other two pretty much across the board and completely demolished them in the bass department, as they should be. I mean, I only paid 35 bucks for the Overtures and I think I have around 90 bucks into the 7Ts now.
I have the socks, PhaseTech badges and I'm going to get the caps finished up nice for the 7Ts. When I get them finished they're going to look and sound really nice! I'll try my luck reselling them here locally on Craigslist. I doubt I'll make any kind of a profit tho. Having to buy another replacement woofer ate up any chance I had of that, but I might break even if I'm lucky. I'm kinda stoked to get them done now.
