I've experienced these 2 speakers as well as the Classic 3. The classic series, at least to me, sounds airy and smoother than the earlier NHTs. In comparison, the 2.5i sounds tinny and harsh on the treble. But, for the price of a used pair of 2.5i, they are an outstanding value.
The classics are an outright all around outstanding speaker, especially what the 3 can do as far as bass is concerned. Not bad for a bookshelf. And a used pair is fairly priced.
Good luck!
JP
The classics are an outright all around outstanding speaker, especially what the 3 can do as far as bass is concerned. Not bad for a bookshelf. And a used pair is fairly priced.
Good luck!
JP