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The usual suspects: S1, Cirrus, Tempesta, MMM1

Getting back into audio and starting to make the audition/research list... Speakers are always the toughest, especially with the internet brands that have no presence here.

Anyway, here is the current list. I'd love to hear from people who have actually heard these in comparable setups:

1. Magico S1 - yes, it is new. it is also hot. Also too much $$$

2. Vapor Cirrus - tons of good press, but is it just the current audiophile flavor du jour (much like Joseph and Devore before them)

3. Selah Tempesta - seems similar to the Vapor but with lesser cabinet?

4. Evo Acoustics MMM1 - lots of hype on this one being generated by the company - worth it?

I've had Soliliquy's a long time ago. Energy's of various sorts that never did anything for me. ProAc Tablettes I loved (but many, many years ago so rose-tinted glasses now), and a variety of other speakers here and there...
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vortrex
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"I haven't heard the Cirrus, but a Cirrus owner has been here and heard my Tempestas. He was a bit embarrassed to admit the Tmepestas were notably better"

Really? I find it hard to believe there would be this level of difference, no matter which one was better. I have both the Cirrus and Tempesta, which I will be comparing this weekend.
vortrex
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"you must have the stands because the x-over is stuffed into the base of the stand"

Incorrect. My Cirrus have the x-over in a separate compartment at the bottom of the speaker and I use my own stands.
vortrex
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I have the Cirrus and Tempesta now. the Tempesta only have a week on them at the moment and the Cirrus have about 300hrs.

the Tempesta may have a bigger bottom end (more, not necessarily deeper) and I think the midrange is a bit more detailed. you can hear the coloration from the cabinets. this is probably not something that's apparent if you're used to listening to the typically constructed cabinets. with the Cirrus there is absolutely no sense of the cabinets at all. I get more of a 3D soundstage with the Cirrus, which I really like. at certain times with the Tempesta (not all the time) I sense sound projecting directly from the mid drivers instead of hovering in space like the Cirrus.

both these speakers are outstanding. if I had to pick one I would go with the Cirrus, but could be happy with either. if you are DIY capable the Tempesta kit is a great value.
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