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NHT 2.3A vs. NHT 3.3 original model

Just curious to hear if anyone has ever compared these two speakers. I know that the 3.3 has to have much greater bass extension and power, but I'm wondering if there are any significant differences in the midrange and treble, and how the imaging and soundstaging compares between the two models.

By "original model," I mean the 3.3 with the soft-dome tweeters, not the newer metal ones.

I've recognized the fact that I need to upgrade my amplification -- just wondering if I will need to upgrade my speakers in the near future, too, and need to take that into account when buying a new amp, or if the 2.3As will be good enough, so I just have to worry about getting an amp that makes THEM sound as good as possible.

Thanks!

Pat
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viggen
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I don't remember ever hearing the 2.3 before, but I own the Superone and used to work at a shop that carried the entire NHT line. Although every model seem to have an incremental change/improvement in design as you move up (larger bass driver etc.), the 3.3 is an entirely different animal from the guys below it in my opinion, and I am speaking only of the newer version with aluminum tweeter.

The main difference that mattered to me is transparency. The 3.3 sounds completely "boxless" with tons more detail.
mrderrick
292 posts
 
Auditioned both speakers, 2.3A and 3.3. Could not afford the 3.3. I did buy 2.3A's. They are totally different speakers. If you can afford the 3.3's and can fit them into your room, buy them. The 2.3A wasn't that bad a performer. I personally feel that it bested any of the 2.5 series. It just needs a lot of good current. My speakers said 8 ohms on the back, but the manual stated 2.7 to 4 ohms nominal. They had extremely good bass down to around 35hz. I prefered the silk dome tweeter to the aluminum that replaced it. Just my opinion, the guy that I sold them to said that they were equal to his 2.9's in every respect, except for the bass extension.
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phasecorrect
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the only downside to NHT regarding their "slanted baffle/focused gometry design"...the soundstage never gets outside of the speakers....granted they image well(but what doesnt at this level)...however they sound a bit "closed n" for my tastes...
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