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NHT 2.3A vs. NHT 3.3 original model

Just curious to hear if anyone has ever compared these two speakers. I know that the 3.3 has to have much greater bass extension and power, but I'm wondering if there are any significant differences in the midrange and treble, and how the imaging and soundstaging compares between the two models.

By "original model," I mean the 3.3 with the soft-dome tweeters, not the newer metal ones.

I've recognized the fact that I need to upgrade my amplification -- just wondering if I will need to upgrade my speakers in the near future, too, and need to take that into account when buying a new amp, or if the 2.3As will be good enough, so I just have to worry about getting an amp that makes THEM sound as good as possible.

Thanks!

Pat
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tsrart OP
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Bigtee --

Thanks for the input! Unfortunately "there is NO comparison" doesn't really provide any details on where the 2.3As performance is lacking re: the 3.3 (or the 2.5, for that matter).

Since you've obviously heard all three speakers, what did the 3.3 and 2.5 do better than the 2.3A (other than bass)?

Pat
tsrart OP
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Thanks -- that's the kind of info that I was hoping to get!

A question, though -- you mention that this was one of NHT's initial products. Are you thinking of the plain 2.3, as oppposed to the 2.3A? The 2.3 was introduced in 1991, while the 2.3A was introduced in 1993, the same year as the 3.3. I have no idea what the difference (if any) is between the two models, though.

Thanks again!

Pat
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