Audio Physic: Virgo or Libra???


Anybody out there who has purchased Libras over Virgo's. I need to make a decision soon, so I need input as soon as possible? Do you think Libras are much better than Virgo's and worth the money differance?? I have a room 14X13; would the Libra work in such a work?? Any advice and/or input greatly appreciated!!!
sunnyjim
I had both Libra and Virgo and I think that Libra is better but more difficult to drive and likes/prefers bigger room.
If you consider Libra go out and listen to Avanti III they are perhaps best speakers under 10K today....Unfortunately they can be tough to drive (2.7 ohm) you will need nice solid state amp, I had great experience with Pass and Goldmund products. In your room you may still have to install some wall treatment.
AudioPhysic hint they sound best with Wireworld cable.
Enjoy it :-)
I would go for the virgo's in your smaller room. They don't go THAT deep (31khz or so), but they go there with complete authority. If you want stronger bass, you can either go with a monster solid state amp or pick up an audio physic terra subwoofer later. The subwoofer will give you considerably stronger bass than the libra, and will be adjustable. The midrange of the virgo is the best I've heard. I've never heard the libra. I think soundstage.com or stereotimes.com may have reviewed it. Stereophile has an online '95 review of the Virgo I.
I have now had Audio Physic Virgos for the last 2 years and think they are terrific. I auditioned the Libras and decided to stick with the Virgos. I am now considering the new Avanti III's, which are just out as of the first of this year and are rated almost as efficient as the Virgos (89 spl vs 90). I heard them at Singer and found them a little bright with the Krell FPB 300; not at all bright with a 70 Watt VAC but that amp clipped much too soon, allbeit softly. I would very interested in other's views of these three Audio Physic models. Incidentally, I very much agree that they go well with Pass (Aleph) amps and with Wire World cable.
The Virgos would be great in your room. As mentioned earlier the Avanti III's a very fine speakers...I had a chance to hear them at both Singers and Immedia and wow! If there is anything better in this price range I have not heard it.
I want to thank all who responed to my question. I can recognize two things. That the Virgo with the right electronics can supercede the performance of the Libra. I have an Aragon 4004 and Conrad Johnson PV-8. I think these pieces can do it. I had never heard of AP and Wireworld combo. Finally, and let me make this the follow-up question, can the Avantis work in a 14X13 space and with equipment, I've mentioned, and are they worth $8500, or is it 10K???