I have the Encores and they are supremely musical. You can listen to music all day long and not 'hear' the components.
I have had three major ribbon/diaphram speakers and the time differences between the two designs is simply unacceptably difficult to integrate. I just don't see why Verity went to this design. Fire and ice does not mix well. If they want the benefits of ribbons, let them build a ribbon speaker like the wonderful Apogee Divas. The ribbon is strident and immediate but very tiring to listen to. You can take this first hand report to the bank.
I have had three major ribbon/diaphram speakers and the time differences between the two designs is simply unacceptably difficult to integrate. I just don't see why Verity went to this design. Fire and ice does not mix well. If they want the benefits of ribbons, let them build a ribbon speaker like the wonderful Apogee Divas. The ribbon is strident and immediate but very tiring to listen to. You can take this first hand report to the bank.