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I know this is the wrong way to buy speakers, but ...
I can't listen to everything I am considering. I have two brands/models in mind (and will take more suggestions). The Sonus Faber Evolutions and the TAD CR-1's. I can't run full size towers because of room considerations. I might be able to hear the CR-1's in the near future. I have been very good lately , meaning, I have been selling more equipment than I've been buying in anticipation of a new speaker purchase. I know there is quite a price spread between the two and I seek advice from those who have heard both or either one. A little help please .
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I've heard the CR-1s numerous times at shows and have always found them to excel. They belong in the currently fashionable "transparent" school of reproduction, which appeals to many reviewers but not to all listeners (see the various opinions on Magico).
Speaker choice is so subjective, so personal, I think you really have to listen for yourself, with your choice of electronics if possible. I have not heard the Evos but believe Stereophile just reviewed them. Last edited by VT Skier; 12-19-2011 at 08:19 PM. |
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Assume you have read Art Dudley's review of the Evolution in Stereophile.
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I am about to read it. Wha?
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The Evos are a fine speaker. The TAD CR-1's are exceptional stand-mounts.
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The TAD is quite a bit more expensive than the Evo.
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TAD CR-1s are more than 2X I believe at $37K vs. $15K for the SF Evos I believe.
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TAD CR-1's with stands list price $40,600
Evo's with stands list price $22K Last edited by joeinid; 12-19-2011 at 09:51 PM. |
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ooops...i stand corrected but my 2X almost holds
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