Reynaud Voce Grande
Fleetwood deville impressions -Mixed bag vs the competition
I recently heard the Fleetwood Deville , they are a very unique well made monitor. Listening to them they have very good dynamics and bass extension to maybe high 30 hz region
which s good , they are more if you like a live more Row 2-4 perspective which for me it is too much
in your face imo .that’s one of the reasons Isold my Yamaha 3000 integrated very detailed but the perspective detail very good too much of a good thing, where, comparison the MBL
126 Omni speaker is only $2-3 k different and a true Omni directional speaker very balanced and even better detailed through the mid bass, and micro details . the Deville for sure had better lowerBass. Being I use dual SVS
3000 subs I am looking for a very well rounded speaker in the $15 k range with stands .
so far the MBL 126 is a standout . I really wanted to like the Deville .using Pass labs mono blocks in the demo , and a CJ Anniversary preamp Shunyata cabling Bricasti M21 dac streamer.the sonics were very natural ,the Deville s best selling point is the very nice natural woods ,and quality Italian drivers that can play loud, if a bit more laid back perspective it would be a ideal speaker, even tried toe in , for sure the Crossover parts choice can tailor this which
a Duelund,Jupiter, cap would be much more inviting ,they wouldnot disclose the brands but are silver casing,with blue,or red end caps a bit too neutral and even if ordered custom ,they not willing to work with potential buyer -go figure ? you would have to do yourself ,for That kind of money I will keep researching ,
but the MbL for sure is a current leader, and no thanks on tube amps I have had many getting to
the point I just want to relax and enjoy. Please do share your observations and recommendations
Thanks and enjoy your 🎶 music.
which s good , they are more if you like a live more Row 2-4 perspective which for me it is too much
in your face imo .that’s one of the reasons Isold my Yamaha 3000 integrated very detailed but the perspective detail very good too much of a good thing, where, comparison the MBL
126 Omni speaker is only $2-3 k different and a true Omni directional speaker very balanced and even better detailed through the mid bass, and micro details . the Deville for sure had better lowerBass. Being I use dual SVS
3000 subs I am looking for a very well rounded speaker in the $15 k range with stands .
so far the MBL 126 is a standout . I really wanted to like the Deville .using Pass labs mono blocks in the demo , and a CJ Anniversary preamp Shunyata cabling Bricasti M21 dac streamer.the sonics were very natural ,the Deville s best selling point is the very nice natural woods ,and quality Italian drivers that can play loud, if a bit more laid back perspective it would be a ideal speaker, even tried toe in , for sure the Crossover parts choice can tailor this which
a Duelund,Jupiter, cap would be much more inviting ,they wouldnot disclose the brands but are silver casing,with blue,or red end caps a bit too neutral and even if ordered custom ,they not willing to work with potential buyer -go figure ? you would have to do yourself ,for That kind of money I will keep researching ,
but the MbL for sure is a current leader, and no thanks on tube amps I have had many getting to
the point I just want to relax and enjoy. Please do share your observations and recommendations
Thanks and enjoy your 🎶 music.
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They are nice looking and pleasant sounding warmer side , not the most detailed my only knock Waay over priced ,they were $13k 2 years ago now $18 k even at $13k over priced for what you get baked wood should not add $1000s to the cost That is price gouging. I asked for a specific with much better Xover parts they wanted $3k more then I could buy them for and no extra work, if new you still have to build it anyway 3x the markup on parts ,I am not being cheap just sensible . |
@jackd What are your general impressions of the Voce Grande? I heard the Offrande SupremeV3 several years ago at RMAF and was very impressed, one of my favorite rooms at the show. |
Agree with @audioman58 above, the Deville sounds really pleasing and looks fantastic (depending on the room it occupies obviously). But that price started out high and increased dramatically to where I no longer would consider them. And I'm totally their target demographic, own half a dozen different models in that price range. I know things have gotten more expensive over the past few years, but not by that much. Sad to say they priced themselves out of being competitive. Too bad because I really do adore the look. |
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