Anyone hear the Caravelle speaker and not like it?

onhwy61's second paragraph: "none of the people touting the Caravelles have been Audiogon members before 1999". This would be a major clue that this is humor or parody. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I've never noticed a profile of someone who was a member before 1999.

And then "Warrenh doesn't even have a 1,000 posts yet". Surely it's obvious he's not serious at this point.

As he indicates, several long time members like the product. Many of us would love to hear them, especially on a 6-month home trial. Can I be second on the list behind onhwy61?

;-)

I forgot to mention that the Caravelle's with a sub, yes in a larger room, would be my pick over the Maxx. Frankly I don't really care what name brand parts are in the speaker. It's the sound that matters to me. Personally, I think they are a tremendous value today allowing one to invest in music or upstream electronics. FWIW, I own VAC PHI equipment, which is outstanding tube gear from Kevin Hayes, a well regarded manufacturer and great service too.
Having been an audiophile for more than 18 years with various equipment in various settings, I am just trying to help other audiophiles who may have an interest in these speakers. They really are that good. If you are in the market, I would encourage you to try them. All you have to lose is a little time and shipping. BTW, I have owned the Caravelle now for close to 7 months +, well beyond the 'honeymoon' if you know what I mean.

Onhwy61: More proof that no good (or witty) post goes unpunished, eh? ;^) If this speaker is only half as great as some of its proponents are grim, they've really got a winner there!

I wish I had a nickel for everytime someone used the old "I don't have a spare $500,000" line on me.

Eldartford. You are right with these examples..but most every crossover I have seen dangles on the postive side only..Some very complex first order x-overs such as those found in some T---l speakers are tied across the positive leg and this may be part of why they are so reactive and difficult to drive..Having a symmetical crossover with components on both legs so as to balance the circuit {and the speaker becomes a part of the amp circuit} could only better serve the inner action of the amp and speaker..Tom