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Von Schweikert vs Meadowlark vs Triangle

I am hoping to get some feedback on these speakers - Von VR2 (poss VR4) vs. Osprey vs. Triangle Luna/Naia. Specifically, how they would perform in a small room (12X13) fairly close to the wall (6-8"). The room is not optimal with the speakers angled from the corner, but the layout needs to stay. I have added curtains and some acoustical panels already.

I am looking for a speaker that has detail, but errs on the side of warmth. A speaker with a natural sounding top end that integrates well with the midrange. Ideally, a speaker that can deliver detail while providing a musical, non-fatiguing sound. All 3 are 3-way designs. Any downside or comparsion with going with a 2 way speaker? The speakers will also be used for HT.

My components are Cary 306, Cary Cinema 5, Krell HTS 7.1 preamp & XLO cables. I am only looking at changing out my speakers. I posted a similar post, but the responses have focused on trying to work with my present speakers (B&W - not keeping). I would very much appreciate responses on the speakers mentioned above or other speakers that provide a less analytical approach. thank you
macct
andy2
1,545 posts
 
I had a chance to listen to the Osprey's driven by Aragon Pre-Pro and 5 channel amp, but the system and the room was not optimal for a two channel setup.

I came from the British type of sound and the Osprey sound a little bit different that was not to my taste. The mid was a little edgy and incisive for my taste. The treble is not as sweet and smooth as my Spendor. But it could the amp as I was told the Osprey's are very revealing and it sounds much better with tube amp. Maybe tube will help to soften them up a little bit. I remember seeing an add here for the Osprey and the owner comments that they are a little forward for his taste. I guess I had the same feeling.

On the plus side, the soundstage is very good to excelent.
abrahavt
101 posts
 
I have triangle Celiuses driven by a Cary 5 and they sound great.
rgairns
35 posts
 
The VR-2, VR-4, and VR-4jr all have rear-firing tweeters; six inches of distance to the wall will not be sufficient.
ljgj
955 posts
 
Check on the Gershman Acoustic Avant garde RX 20's. They are great sounding in your situation. I use a pair in a similar situation. Nice looking too.
rbstehno
1,411 posts
 
i'm not sure how much power your amp has, but i would recommend you listen to the totem mani 2's. i preferred the mani's over the vr series (even the vr-4's) and the triangle's. i have not heard the osprey speakers. if you don't have a powerful amp or you don't intend to purchase one in the future, then i would not look at the mani's.
good luck
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