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From Vandersteen 2CE to Devore Gibbons 8 or Focal

I presently own Vandersteen 2ce speakers and I am less than pleased with the treble response in my room (too bright). I am thinking of buying (used) either a pair of Devore Gibbons 8 or Focal 836V speakers. I will have to travel quite a distance to hear either pair of speakers, so my question is in your opinion, which speaker would be a step up for me? I am looking for a smooth sounding treble which I don't get now. I listen kind of nearfield, about 7' from the speakers. Associated equipment is Classe 15 amp, Modulus 3A tube preamp and Raysonic 168 tube cd player.

Anyonw?

Robert Vartanian
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philjolet
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I do not think the Vandys are bright. I think something else is your problem.

Maybe a new PC would help? Speaker wire?

I have not heard that particular amp but do not especially care for Classe myself.

good luck
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philjolet
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Stere5

welcome to the lunatic fringe!

I am glad you like your speakers

If I were you I would try another brand of wire just to see if you could enhance the bass (I know nothing of MIT - just a guess)

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