My point about riding motorcycles and critical listening relates to the fact that at highway speeds the rider can experience SPLs in the 100-105dB level. I don't think it would be wise to do a component evaluation after two hours at that very loud level.
Vandersteen Treo vs 3A Sig as upgrade
I had my local dealer hook up a pair of Treos to demo them and left with a very mixed impression. I like the overall sound. They have a smoother, more refined and sophisticated midrange that the 3A Sigs can't match. I want that. But the bass was less defined and the top end was bright. The sibilance was very exaggerated - this was with CD. Is this the character of the Treo? Thanks!