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.
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… |
@post2338 I mistyped above when referring to Vandersteen which of course you correctly identified as Von Schweikert |
