2. speakers
  3. 1017013280

Vienna Acoustics Hyden vs. B&W CDM1's

I'm in the process of deciding between these two speakers. Others may be added to the list, but I'm making my decision very soon. I auditioned both and there were positives about each. I'm leaning towards the Vienna's at this point.
Thoughts, suggestions in the $1000-1500 monitor price point? I'm more interested in thoughts on these two since it doesn't do me any good to want speakers I can't audition first. I'm in Atlanta, but variety still is lacking.
snipes
ellery911
549 posts
 
I have the cdm1nt's run off a Bryston B60 with a Velodyne CT100 sub. I'm happy with the CDM's, however, had I known about Audiogon before I purchased them new, I would have bought a pair of used N805's on this site
s7horton
1,077 posts
 
Snipes,
I just ordered a pair of CDM 1NT's on Friday. I was very impressed when I heard them. I haven't heard the Vienna Acoustics, so I can't comment on their sound. The new nautilus tweeter in the CDM's is what got me interested. They don't have a ton of bass like the Paradigm Studio 20's do, but the midrange is so nice and sweet. I can't wait to get my hands on them.
flemke
596 posts
 
I own the Vienna Acoustics Beethoven and Bach speakers. I just upgraded my Haydens for the Bachs becouse I didn't want the stands in my living room. I am very happy with the Bachs. I would have to say the Bach is twice the speaker the Hayden is. I was using the Haydens with a sub. and since I put in the Bachs I unpluged it. This is not to say the Hayden is not an excellent speaker, it is. I just think for a couple more dollars you are getting one hell of a lot more speaker with the Bachs.
More to discover