Reference 3a Decapo Anniversary


Hi everyone.  I've been in this hobby for more than 40 yrs and have heard and owned a wide range of gear. A recent purchase of the above speakers prompted me to post my first discussion  topic.  I am simply shocked at how good these speakers  sound. Colorful, clear, dynamic, open, even handed, vivid and alive but  not fatiguing. transparent-you name it. Essentially,  I find no fault with them. The beryllium tweeter is amazing. They work with various electronics and minimal fuss. Some might want a sub but in a copacetic room I would  say its optional. I wont belabor the point further but to anyone who gas been frustrated with this hobby, especially  speakers do yourself  a favor and search these out. 

Regards
Bruce 
anvil_turntables

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I had a pair a few decades ago. Their lone "Achilles Heel" was tweeter smearing on the speaker face, which was easily corrected with fiber rings (think flat donuts) that fit closely around the tweeter and extended to cover the metal face. Of course one had to purchase quality stands

2 days ago I got delivery of an even better speaker: Emerald Physics 3.4 12" carbon fiber woofer with concentric polyester tweeter in an open baffle design. 96 dB nominal 8 ohm. The top of the speaker face is a mere 40" off the floor. Full bodied enough to satisfy ~ 90% of the recorded music. If one desires plumbing the depths simply add 1-2 powered subwoofers

These retail for $4995, BUT, factory close out price is a pittance @ $995 a pair while they last. Mine are in Audi Blue which looks almost black


https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649616505-brand-new-emerald-physics-34-direct-from-the-factory-m...