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Verity Audio Parsifal vs. Aerial 10T

I've been hunting for speakers for a few months, now. Houston, TX is a wasteland for high-end audio of any kind so auditions can't usually be had. I was considering Aerial 10Ts from the very good posts on them but have reconsidered because of the fact they are getting a bit long-in-the-tooth in terms of manufacture date and looks.

My search brings up Verity Parsifals as a clear competitor to the Aerial 10T. Can anyone offer information as to how these two compare and differ?

I currently have a pair of Totem Mani-2s run by SimAudio W-6 monoblocks that I love. Sound may be 'slightly' more forward and not enough bass for me. Mostly listen to acoustic, pop ballad, and would like to get into more classical piano.

I know I should listen for myself but it will be interesting to here comments from others.

Thanks, in advance.
frederick21

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rgs92
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I had 10Ts for 3 years:
The Good:
Good on any disc; makes poor recording sound nice and listenable. Great, smooth midrange, silky highs,
non-fatiguing, relaxing but not boring. Can listen for hours. Vibrant and exciting, but no tizz or grain or
hash at all.
Strong but not abusive bass. A real bargain.
Worked well with Cardas Golden Ref speaker cable.
Nice, beautiful, angelic vocals, especially with a Pass X350 amp.

The Bad (sins of omission, not commission, a good thing IMHO):
Little soundstage at all in any direction (no depth or layering or wide-stage affect). Very aware of 2 separate speakers, little transparency. Not very detailed. Sound does sound like
it comes right from the drivers unless you are in a very
narrow sweet spot.

If you are not counting on all the audiophile tricks,
they are a great choice.

Good luck.
rgs92
974 posts
 
I have to say I miss my 10Ts. They didn't do all the audiophile sleights of hand, but the relaxing ease of all musical components (EVEN ON BAD RECORDINGS) makes you (well me, at least) want to listen forever. It heals the wounded recordings like a champ. But it is not a dull or reserved or boring or distant sound that makes you think something is missing. That is the 10T's (and maybe other Aerials?) main strength and why I believe it was (and is still) so popular. I think they were really perfect for the early digital sources, as they seem to avoid the digital glare and etch and other forms of distortion very well. And the bass is nice and deep and nicely controlled, if not too detailed. As I said, I didn't hear walls or ceilings disappearing from some huge soundstage, but I heard a good small stage with smallish images, but still realistic enough to do the job. They are a great bargain at used prices, I think.
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