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Info on Snell C-lll Speakers

I'm thinking about buying a used pair of Snell C-lll speakers and would like some opinions on them. Price TBD.
I currently own a pair of E-lll's which I like very much, but are a bit bright and a bit shy in the bass for my taste. Not sure if modifying them is the answer so I'd like to upgrade to another pair. My amp is a Macintosh 240.
I was also thinking about the Vandersteen 2C signature., but am not sure if my amp can drive them. Thanks
opal
thorman
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My guess is that the upgrade to the next Snell may sound the same with more bass. I do think Vandy will be a little more forgiving and may be more what you looking for. Also could consider a B&W Matrix line ( possibly 802 ) which are kind warm through the middle. Hope that helps?
arni
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These have been arround for a while, and you might get more for your money looking at current designs such as the Vandersteens. I listened to the Snell C-III in different setups in the mid 90's and was mightily impressed at the time, but then my own rig was barely mid-fi. However, I got to compare them later to NHT 3.3, where there was no comparision.. no going back after hearing the NHTs.
For this pricerange (used), you should definitively consider the Triangle Celius 202, which would be a light load for your Mac. Just make sure your source component is up to the task.
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malmgren5
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Bought my C4 in -91 as C4.However the III was overpainted in white and replaced with IV more handmade.So it is a fabric tweak I guess.Some differents may accoure but the sound quality is the same.Specifications at Snells homepage are same.
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