Avalon Opus vs. Verity Parsifal Encore

I have not heard the Verity, but I have a pair of Opus - about 2 months old. I love these speakers. I have never heard a combination of resolution, and musicality. They are extremely natural sounding, with an incredible amount of detail. They say that it doesn't have the bass extension of the Eidelon, but I think it's there, although I am in a small room.

I auditioned both of these speakers one right after the other with the same music, the same electronics and the same room. My opinion is the Opus sound better in all respects. The low frequency was more extended and detailed, the soundstage was deeper and a little bit wider, the sound was more coherent across the range of frequencies.

I definitely did like the Parsifal Encore. My opinion according to my ears and tastes is that it is priced too high and cannot compete directly with the Opus.

The Parsifal is really all finesse and class, AND offers the option or front-firing or rear-firing woofers, to tailor the low-bass response to taste and room condition. What amazes me with this speaker is that despite it's small footprint, it goes down L O W to about 25Hz - truely incredible. No wonder it's the reference for so many well-known reviewers (and other's who will not admit to kiss-assing big name manufacturers)the Avalon opus is also a fine speaker, but I preferred the Parsifal in every way, having purchased the Opus, kept it for 1 month and trading it for - guess what? You got it. If ever the Parsifal sounds less than excellent to you, look elsewhere for the trouble...these gloriously-made speakers will be my pride and joy for the rest of this lifetime anyways. And no, they are NOT FOR SALE! Happy listening, hope this helps.