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Recommend a forward speaker

Apologies in advance for cross posting this on AA as well, but figure there might be some different suggestions over here.

When I say forward, I mean the music is presented forward on the stage, NOT necessarily bright (but could lean that way).

I've got a pair of Verity Audio Parsifals, and they are not forward, and although I love their coherent and open sound, sometimes I feel like the stage is just too far back. I've done a lot to bring it forward: silver cables (Stereovox), Amperex 6922 in my amps, Canary ca 160 amps, Emm front end, still, the basic character of the speakers are still laid back. The soundstage at this point is probably about 3 to 4 feet behind the plane of the speakers. I prefer it at or slightly forward the plane of the speaker. That's what I get for buying without listening first. Although, honestly, it took some listening to finally put my hand on this. I was so taken aback by their beautiful, open sound, it was hard to understand their presentation fully.
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mrjstark
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Thank you for detail description and associated equipment (I am familiar with above mentioned gear).
However, I have not heard Piegas.....at least I don't remember if...or when.
Dennis, did you had a chance to listen to Usher Dancer 8571 II or Usher Dancer BE10 ??? I believe 8571 are in the same price range as Piegas. It would be interesting to hear a direct comparison between these two. I audition 8571 ones before, so ....I'm familiar with its performance.
It was a surprising experience to say the least.
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dennis_the_menace OP
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It was the Be-718 monitor and Be-10 floorstander, both in the Dancer series. The Be-10 is one down from their flagship model, and is a bit more than the Piega retail. If you thought the Usher was great, you have to hear the Piega.
mrjstark
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NO NOT GREAT but heard some mixed reviews....some negative and I thought that they weren't that bad.
(but not for my money)
And Piegas...........well, I will have to give them a try.
If you are saying that they are that good.
Interesting ?!?! (better then Vandersteen Quatro or 5A ???? I doubt it but what you think)

Thanks
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dennis_the_menace OP
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Never heard Vandersteen. These are reputed to be warm and forgiving speakers, which are the opposite of what I like. If you like Vandersteen you probably won't like Piegas.
mrjstark
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Dennis, as much as I have to listen to Piegas......
You have to listen to Vandys (Quatro & up).
Forgiving, laid back, sweetish sound was usually description of "old" Vs. It is not so with the newer design. Do me a favor (and maybe your self too) give them a shot....it cost you nothing.
You know.......before you decide on Piegas.
Trust me...........I wish you get what you really want,
really. But, I also know misstates can be costly. It happened to me more then ones before. You thing you got it and thennnn.......holy sh.....t, if I only knew.
Don't get me wrong, I am sure Piegas are really great but few more auditions would not hurt. You can always come back to square one.

CES is just around the corner. Great opportunity.
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