DeVore Orangutan O/96


The original Orangutan thread appears to have been deleted, so I'll re-start it. Did anyone hear them at In Living Stereo earlier this month? Any initial thoughts or comparisons you can offer? I'm anxious to hear them myself, but don't plan on being in the NYC area anytime soon...
oldgrey
The Orangutans are already available at Devore dealers(Don Better Audio,In Living Stereo to name two). The website is usually way behind the actual store inventory,I find. Webpage updates aren't what they should be..although the speakers are!
Lowens, let us know how they sound.
I'd love to hear them. I think you live close to me. Did you buy them thru the local dealer?
Dirtbag

I bought them through Matt at Pitch Perfect Audio in San Fran. The local dealer in Vancouver, who works out of his house was not able to order them in for me. Apparently the O96's are being sold only through "select dealers", much like the Silverbacks.

I only have about 50-60 hours on them but so far they seem very, very nice. The O96's are relaxed, composed, but with great depth, tonal color and detail. The wide front baffle seems to really project the music well, with nice integration of woofer/tweeter.
Too bad they wouldn't let the local dealer carry them. I bought a pair of Super 8's from him a few years ago and he was great to deal with.
I was hoping that I could audition them locally. I think I remember that you have Shindo gear as well. What model amp do you have?
Enjoy your new speakers
Dirtbag

I have a Haut Brion, which I have owned for years and have no desire to upgrade, it's really that good. Its a little powerhouse with the O96's in place.

Yes I try to support the local dealers, but sometimes its just not possible. Cost wise the O96's were a bit cheaper sourced from the USA anyway. Matt is also a good guy to deal with.