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A Little Help, Talon Raven C's: Are They Keepers?

I've seen considerable good feedback online about these speakers, here and at Audiogon. I've also seen some negative comments about them, but those have been in the minority. I'm interested in opinions about the sonic performance and quality of these based on your experience. Are they the kind of speakers that even fickled audiophiles may want to hold on to for a long time? In high end, do they compare favorably against other top quality full range speakers? Thank you for your feedback.
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markmendenhall
226 posts
 
Awesome speaker. Holographic, spacious, delicate, dynamic, mesmerizing.
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pehare
835 posts
 
I agree. I used to own them & would still if my listening space hadn't changed. I would not hesitate to buy them again if I had the space. I'd look at Sim, Edge or Belles SS amps if I were going to do it again.
nvlashi
12 posts
 
What's the difference between the Raven C and the original Raven? Is it just the ceramic tweeter?
markmendenhall
226 posts
 
That is one fundamental difference. Mike has also, as usual, changed the crossover to achieve a little bit better efficiency. The cabinet is heavier as well, better braced, beefier. He usually offers a choice in binding posts too, and some improvement can be had there, too. If you are considering either the Khorus X mk II or the Raven C, you should ask about the latest upgrades Talon is offering. Different damping materials inside the cabinets and even greater efficiency with some circuitry changes in the crossovers again. A couple dB improvement, which would allow just about any amp to be coupled with the speakers. Unless you just want to go off the price charts, there aren't a lot of speakers out there that do what these speakers do.
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