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Vandersteen Treo vs 3A Sig as upgrade

I had my local dealer hook up a pair of Treos to demo them and left with a very mixed impression. I like the overall sound. They have a smoother, more refined and sophisticated midrange that the 3A Sigs can't match. I want that. But the bass was less defined and the top end was bright. The sibilance was very exaggerated - this was with CD. Is this the character of the Treo? Thanks!
wlutke
mr_m
1,900 posts
 
I'm a biker too. Lots of fun, but as an audiophile you have to use some common sense for protection of your hearing. The expandable 32 db. foam earplugs he talks about are about 95% of his hearing protection. I wear these things for almost eight hours a day at my job. Without them, I wouldn't be a audiophile!
shakeydeal
979 posts
 
I used to ride an HD Streetglide. I had a custom stereo in the batwing fairing.

Alpine CDP with USB input
JL Audio Coaxial speakers
JL Audio 5 channel amp and subwoofer in the right saddlebag

Sounded damn good sitting still. Very good at slow speeds, and loud enough to discern @ 80 mph.

Shakey
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onhwy61
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My point about riding motorcycles and critical listening relates to the fact that at highway speeds the rider can experience SPLs in the 100-105dB level. I don't think it would be wise to do a component evaluation after two hours at that very loud level.
wlutke OP
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Onhwy61

Agreed. People with super loud bikes, half helmets, no earplugs and no wind screen should not take extended rides on the freeway to do critical listening.
shakeydeal
979 posts
 
Agree also. Your hearing takes a toll when riding without ear protection. No way around it.

Shakey
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