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Verity Audio Parsifal vs. Aerial 10T

I've been hunting for speakers for a few months, now. Houston, TX is a wasteland for high-end audio of any kind so auditions can't usually be had. I was considering Aerial 10Ts from the very good posts on them but have reconsidered because of the fact they are getting a bit long-in-the-tooth in terms of manufacture date and looks.

My search brings up Verity Parsifals as a clear competitor to the Aerial 10T. Can anyone offer information as to how these two compare and differ?

I currently have a pair of Totem Mani-2s run by SimAudio W-6 monoblocks that I love. Sound may be 'slightly' more forward and not enough bass for me. Mostly listen to acoustic, pop ballad, and would like to get into more classical piano.

I know I should listen for myself but it will be interesting to here comments from others.

Thanks, in advance.
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rgs92
974 posts
 
I had 10Ts for 3 years:
The Good:
Good on any disc; makes poor recording sound nice and listenable. Great, smooth midrange, silky highs,
non-fatiguing, relaxing but not boring. Can listen for hours. Vibrant and exciting, but no tizz or grain or
hash at all.
Strong but not abusive bass. A real bargain.
Worked well with Cardas Golden Ref speaker cable.
Nice, beautiful, angelic vocals, especially with a Pass X350 amp.

The Bad (sins of omission, not commission, a good thing IMHO):
Little soundstage at all in any direction (no depth or layering or wide-stage affect). Very aware of 2 separate speakers, little transparency. Not very detailed. Sound does sound like
it comes right from the drivers unless you are in a very
narrow sweet spot.

If you are not counting on all the audiophile tricks,
they are a great choice.

Good luck.
inhisservice
38 posts
 
For more bass and a more relaxed or laid back perspective with no loss of detail check out Von Schweikert's Vr4sr mk2 or vr5 anniversary. They may be what you are looking for.

Blessings, Bob
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frederick21 OP
49 posts
 
I don't want to do the lead shot in the Vr4's and the Vr5's are out of my price range.

Thanks for the thoughts, though.
raquel
841 posts
 
Two totally different speakers. The Parsifal is a finesse speaker that really can't play big, while the 10T's can do big music, yet are somewhat lacking in finesse. Both are great speakers that do a lot of things right, but they are really not competitors. Of course, the Verity is still in production in the latest iteration, while the 10T has not been made for five or six years. Both are great in the right system (but that can be said for a lot of high-end gear).
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