Nick,
I think a lot of your choice between the Decapo I and the 688 will depend on what you intend to drive them with. I'll agree with Panderso that the 688 has superior high frequency performance , but it is also significantly harder to drive...a good 80wpc amp is the minimum I would use with the 688, whereas I think the Decapo I can work well with significantly less power (IMHO, the Decapo I can be a little tilted up, and probably works better with tube gear). All this assuming that your room size is appropriate to both speakers...something smaller than 250sqft. Assuming they are matched with the right amp, I agree that you can't really go wrong with either.
(disclaimer: I am a Focus Audio dealer).
Hope this helps...
Phil
I think a lot of your choice between the Decapo I and the 688 will depend on what you intend to drive them with. I'll agree with Panderso that the 688 has superior high frequency performance , but it is also significantly harder to drive...a good 80wpc amp is the minimum I would use with the 688, whereas I think the Decapo I can work well with significantly less power (IMHO, the Decapo I can be a little tilted up, and probably works better with tube gear). All this assuming that your room size is appropriate to both speakers...something smaller than 250sqft. Assuming they are matched with the right amp, I agree that you can't really go wrong with either.
(disclaimer: I am a Focus Audio dealer).
Hope this helps...
Phil