Re: how do VAF DC-X VAF I-66 and VAF I-93 compare ?

[El Bastardo]

G'day,

carl wrote:
> I am wondering how these compare in sound quality etc

I've got the I-93, and I've had the DC-X in my room. I haven't heard the
I-66.

The DC-X, in my opinion, is a very harsh speaker, at least on my Rotel
amps, and I wouldn't recommend them that much. This was the DC-X III,
but I haven't heard the new DC-X IV, so I can't give any comment on them.

I got the I-93 for comparison against the Equinox Audio Apogee, and the
Apogee outclassed it in all respects except for bass extension (and even
them that was only slight).

The I-93 is still a great speaker however, and I've come to appreciate
it more over the last two months. I think it is a just a bit forward,
and slightly harsher in the midrange compared to the Apogee (though not
as harsh as the DC-X). Although, talking to Simon at VAF, they probably
need a warmer amp than my Rotel (which is aslightly dry and harsh
sounding amp, maybe Marantz). The I-93 are also very detailed, with
great bass extension (though a bit lean compared to the Apogee). In
comnparison to the DC-X, the I-93 is an order of magnitude better (as
you would expect for around $7000 or so).

Still, when I get another house with a bigger room, I'll be selling the
I-93 to get the Apogee.

-- Geoff

[Adam F]

try a rega mira - a friend of mine tried many amps with his I-66s before
settling on that one
tames them nicely

cursa/maia combo is even better, but more than double the price


//adam f


"El Bastardo" <ewww@dogwater.org> wrote in message
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> G'day,
>
> carl wrote:
>> I am wondering how these compare in sound quality etc
>
> I've got the I-93, and I've had the DC-X in my room. I haven't heard the
> I-66.
>
> The DC-X, in my opinion, is a very harsh speaker, at least on my Rotel
> amps, and I wouldn't recommend them that much. This was the DC-X III, but
> I haven't heard the new DC-X IV, so I can't give any comment on them.
>
> I got the I-93 for comparison against the Equinox Audio Apogee, and the
> Apogee outclassed it in all respects except for bass extension (and even
> them that was only slight).
>
> The I-93 is still a great speaker however, and I've come to appreciate it
> more over the last two months. I think it is a just a bit forward, and
> slightly harsher in the midrange compared to the Apogee (though not as
> harsh as the DC-X). Although, talking to Simon at VAF, they probably need
> a warmer amp than my Rotel (which is aslightly dry and harsh sounding amp,
> maybe Marantz). The I-93 are also very detailed, with great bass extension
> (though a bit lean compared to the Apogee). In comnparison to the DC-X,
> the I-93 is an order of magnitude better (as you would expect for around
> $7000 or so).
>
> Still, when I get another house with a bigger room, I'll be selling the
> I-93 to get the Apogee.
>
> -- Geoff