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Piega's "New "Spk line: "Improved or Just Hype?"

Piega of Switzerland has introduced a "new line" of speakers.I am curious if anyone has heard the model C-3 which is $3995.It is a short column about 40 inches tall. They claim that they have improved the "ribbon" tweeter and therefore improved the overall sound. Some of their previous models were often considered bright and edgy. Can anyone confirm whether this model line presents "real" improvement over the previous speakers??? Thank you, SJ
sunnyjim
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rl5555
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I also heard the new C-3 LTD at 2003 CES. Unlike Audio999, my impression on the speakers was fast, clean and balanced. It was one of the top 5 sound room that I like and enjoy at CES. Just not too sure about $9000+ price tag.
hififarm
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There is no claim that the tweeter has been improved . The cabinet is the most advanced ever produced for a loudspeaker. It's a composite of very thin layers of wood and cork formed under high heat and pressure. This is the same technology used to contain explosions in labratories. Piega enjoys a 5 year exclusive to the technology. If it's bright it from the source. Not one owner I know of has ever made this statement. Lot's of politics in this industry. Hi Fi Farm and Sanibel are not at all the same company. I work as a consultant for Sanibel and have some interest as well as other owners. One last comment .One of the chief personal at BAT owns Piegas.
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snook2
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The new C-10 Ltd is definitely a major improvement over the no slouch P-10. After considerable break-in the most noticeable upgrade is the Midrange. Much clearer with a bigger soundstage. The bass was deeper and tighter also. The sound for the first time ever filled my large room with a relaxed uncanny clarity with out any boominess. Definitely the best speaker I have heard.
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