Audio Physic Virgo 3 vs. Usher's Compass 8571??


I have seen numerous ads for the Usher speaker line manufactured in Taiwan. Maybe I am overally suspicious, but who is Usher and are their speakers "hi-end" products??. Also, Usher's 8571 and Audio Physic's "new" Virgo 3 are almost the same retail price. Has anyone heard or auditioned these two speakers, or even owned them?? (I have heard and read that the Virgo 3 is bright and not the equal of Virgo 2 in smoothness---which is hard to believe) Nevertheless, I am curious how these two speakers, the Virgo 3 and Usher 8571 "stack up" against each other. Both have beautiful cabinet work. Unfortunately, the Usher models are not a household word like the legendary Virgos. All opinions welcomed!!
sunnyjim

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Hear both at CES if you're near Las Vegas Jan 9-12th.

Dr Joseph D'Appolito, a virtual "Who's Who" and leading authority in "Audio" and "Accoustics" is THE chief consultant for Usher Audio. Dr D'Appolito is responsible for the Usher state-of-the-art crossover design, enclosure design, and driver selection and testing.

I concur with the above post regarding Jim Ricketts from TMH Audio. Jim is a distributor for world class audio products and it is no accident that Jim carries the Usher Loudspeaker line-up.

Hearing is believing,,,, If your willing to lay down the large,,, then spend a couple of hundred dollars for a airline ticket and a day in sunny LV and hear for yourself. With a limited number of dealers,,, CES may be your best opportunity to comparison shop. They'll all be there in a few weeks!