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Reference 3A Grand Veena's

Oh no, here it comes again, the dreaded "audiophile nervosa"...

I have a pair of perfectly fine Piega P10s that I've lived with and enjoyed for several years now, and yet I've grown curious about what else is out there. I stumbled upon a thread in which the Grand Veenas were being discussed with some enthusiasm by several who had heard them at shows, in dealer showrooms, or in their own living rooms, and now I'm thinking of driving to Atlanta to hear a pair for myself.

Before I do, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share further impressions? In particular, I am wondering how they compare to other speakers in the 6-12K price range? For those who bought them, what did you have previously, and what about the Grand Veenas made you take the leap?

I appreciate all input, and understand that there is no substitute for hearing them with my own ears. Be assured, I won't be buying without hearing them first, and I doubt the Piegas will go down without a fight. But still...

Thanks in advance for any and all impressions.
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stiltskin
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Walter
I'm more then happy with my Reference Grand Veena's.
Iv'e been a long time owner of Magnapan and Quad speakers, still have the Quads, going on 26 years.

It was simply by chance I came across the Veena's while shopping for new speakers.
Anyway I bought them.

Amplifiers that I have heard at the dealer and in my home driving them were the Ayer monos, Atma-Sphere M60s and the ASR Emitter Exclusive.
Three differant flavours with any one of these brand of amplifiers make for a superb match with these speakers.

I really don't know what to make of Mr Garretson comment's the speakers to be pale and underwhelming other then that's what he heard.
stiltskin
499 posts
 
Jbgrooven that's not my experience with them.

These speakers need room to breath, set up is finicky to get right and under show condition's your not going to hear their sonic virtues like most equipment in venues as such.

My room is large, just under 900 square feet with vault ceilings and my seating position is about 17 feet away as was recommended by a dealer.

With month's of looking for new speakers I did listen to a few great one's new and used that really stood out in the 12 to $20,000 price cagtegory.
However among them ,listening to the Veenas stuck in my head.
During this time a slightly used pair came up for sale locally at a price that was difficult to ignore.

Like I said ,these speakers need room to breath, seating in the far position and time to set up...They most certainly will perform with a wide range of music.

Well , if you don't care for them ,you don't care for them.....

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