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Europa/PSB Silveri/Meadowlark kestrel 2

I've just updated my main system , and am considering the above 3 speakers for my HT system. I like laid back, warm sound from my system. I've a NAD T762 which does a competent job. I'm not a bass freak ... So lack of bass from any of the above speakers is not an issue with me.
So has anyone in the forum compared the three? I'm leaning heavily towards the silveri even though I'm told that they are discontinued ....

Thanks,
C
cacophonix
rnovi
5 posts
 
I have the PSB Silver i's and the NAD T762. I can't comment as to the quality of other speakers/amp combo's, but I can say for certain that the PSB/NAD combo is an excellent combo.

Ditto everything Meadowman has said about the PSB/NAD's. While they do seem just a tad light on the bass (they will hit and dig out the deep notes down to 35ish hz, but they don't smack you in the chest like a 10" woofer will), I added PSB's Subsonic 7 15" subwoofer and can honestly say that I think THAT combo is actually better than a straight set of PSB Gold i's.

Very easy to listen to. I have mine pulled out from the back wall about 15", slightly toed in, and it made all the difference in the sound quality of the speaker.
cacophonix OP
18 posts
 
Thanks a lot for your responses.
I have just placed an order for the Europas. Hopefully they'll turn out to be as good as they are made out to be on audiogon and audioasylum.
I had the PSB silveri about a couple of years back. I loved them. But because of my upgrade itch, I sold them for the veritas 2.3 .... I have been missing the silvers ever since.

I'll update this thread once I receive the speakers and get a chance to listen to them. I'll using the Zu Cable WAX speaker wires. Hopefully they'll be a good match.
mauiaudioman
171 posts
 
Cacophonix.....Europa's are every bit as good as they are made out here. Better. Mine amaze me more everytime I listen to them. In no time the smile on your face will rival the smile on my face. Enjoy,
cacophonix OP
18 posts
 
I received the Europas yesterday and I hooked it up with great expectations. I have to agree with all the hype. I never expected a brand new pair of speakers to sound this good. They are great. If I've to believe the users here, things can only get better as they break in. But the cosmetics is lousy :) Hey, the sound more than makes up for what it lacks in the looks department.
abbeydog
70 posts
 
Cacophonix,
I have had my Europas for a year now and they do get better with use. You will pick up bass response and more depth to the staging. Not as pretty as the K2's I agree but a good stand can help. I bought the four post design from Sound Anchor and I think they make a great match. Do get a good stand if your don't already have them.
Also, I have upgraded my cables(both IC and digital) to Audio Magic per the speaker designer's advice. They work well with the Europa's.
Enjoy. Scott
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