Get a pair of Borresen X6 and observe what the gibbon has denied you all these years...or even try the cheaper Borresen X3 (cheaper than your Gibbon) and it will make you wonder how/why on earth you paid 12k for the gibby.
Upgrade from DeVore Gibbon X
I have happily owned these speakers for about 6 years now; during this time I have patiently upgraded my front end, with the Gibbons successfully conveying each upgrade. While I am very happy with my current system, I am now wondering if a speaker upgrade is in order. I am interested in some input from anyone who has upgraded from the Gibbon X or someone who has had significant time comparing these speakers to other offerings. Wilson Sasha DAWS? Magico? I am running an all VAC front end (100W/ch) in a 17 X 19 room.
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What does Kevin Hayes say when asked which speakers mate best with his gear? VAC and Vandersteen seem to show together frequently.
I have heard the X but I have not had the pleasure of experiencing your VAC amps(but Ive owned a few VAC amps over the years). Certainly the Devore O20/OBronze would be an upgrade although the presentation is quite different from the X. |
Here are some I think meet your sonic objectives and would be significant upgrades from your speakers so worth a look… https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650017479-joseph-audio-pearl-3-speakers/ (if still available) https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650069988-rockport-avior-ii-black/ https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650058764-proac-k8/ https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650092622-vandersteen-model-5a-carbon/ https://soundapproach.com/usher-diamond-td-10-tower-speaker-pair.html (This one is only available new but still very worth considering IMO) Not sure Magico would be a good sonic match, and while the Sasha DAWs may be great I’d check if they’d work well with your amps. FWIW, and best luck. |
Regarding soix’s list, I heard a pair of the Rockport Avior’s at AXPONA this year, and they really stood out. Only bested by the Qln’s for my ears. That said, I made a point to hear the Devores as I had heard so much about them, they were not for me. Seemed like the other speakers had a much richer sound. A matter of taste for sure. |
Thanks for the inputs so far; I have been to the Capital Audiofest over the years and have listened to VAC gear paired with Von Schweikert which make for a nice combination. I have heard the DeVore O Reference which sounded nice, but out of my price range; I have not heard of any plans for John DeVore developing an upgrade to the Gibbbon X. Borrensen’s have not been on my radar scope; I will have to give them a listen. I did hear the newer Joseph Audio Perspective Graphene at the Capital Audiofest; I believe it was paired with Doshi electronics which were also a nice pairing. Looks like I have some homework to do… |
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