H.P.Caravelles owners, are you still Satisfied.

S7Horton, hey Seth, I really wish that you could find a way to hear the Caravelles, these are unbelievable. I've heard them a lot. For people like us with monitors, subs are not a necessity at all. They have more bass than my Silver Signature's.

Like I've said before, when you sit down and listen to them, you don't think that they're that special. They don't stand out in a way that grabs you. But then you'll look up and see that it's been three hours. They just sound so natural that you sit back and enjoy the music for what it is, like you're listening to the performers sitting in front of you.

I'm going with the Thiel 2.4's over the Caravelle's because of the trade in deal I'm getting for my Silver Sig's. If I could have worked it out, I would have gone with the Caravelle's. Remember, the Caravelle's are $4,000.00, and the stands are about $1,000.00. The pair that HiFiManiac have are even more, but well worth it because you can not only level the Caravelle's, you can also tilt them back if needed so that they're angled at your ears properly.

These speakers are the real deal, but like I said, they don't knock you off your feet. They gently take you to the concert and sit you down so that you can enjoy it. I've never heard a speaker that sounds more lifelike and natural.

S7horton. Virtually every speaker made benefits from the use of a properly selected and integrated subwoofer(s) system. The Caravelle is not unique in this regard.

Hey Krell man, I used to be a Krell man! You hit the nail on the head, the Caravelle is so easy to listen to and is extremely musical. It sounds best with a subwoofer in a bigger room such as my present room, but I have heard it in smaller rooms and the bass is surprisingly satisfying. The Caravelle is a deal! In my room they are 90-95% of the sound I got from my MAXX, but for a fraction of the cost. The voicing of the Caravelle is superior to the Wilson's. Voices sounded leaner through the MAXX whether driven by the Krell or the VAC Phi equipment I have now, so it wasn't the solid state creating the lean vocals. I never realized how lean the voicing of the Wilsons were until I heard the Caravelle. I do admit Dave fixed that problem on the MAXX II. Also, since my room is smaller than my old one, placing the sub further back in the room has given me better bass response than I could ever get out of the MAXX's because they were too close to me. The Caravelle is dismissed because Star Sound (Harmonic Precision) doesn't spend thousands on advertising and a dealer network. Don't let that stop you from listening if you get the chance. In a system with quality components surrounding the Caravelle, you too will be amazed.

alright, the community has spoken. a genuine post and an impressive little speaker...95% of the MAXX!? glad i checked back in.

Hey Dlwask, I didn't have to sell the MAXX! I owned them for five years! The Caravelle sounded better; more musical, just as dynamic, but not without a subwoofer. You will need a sub (preferably 15inches or bigger) to get to 95% of the MAXX. Now, if you are talking about a room that is 25ft or more in length and a little wider than 16 ft, the comparison then would favor the bigger speaker; but not in the room I am in.