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I continue to be in "shopping" mode, and have become interested in the Verity Audio Fidelios. Unfortunately there are no dealers close by, and I've needed to rely on reviews and this site.In general I'm impressed by what's been written about the Fidelios. However, some have commented that they lose a bit of focus at higher volumes, and they don't convey the 'drive' or 'aggression' of rock music very well. Although I listen primarily to acoustic jazz, classical (chamber, vocal and orchestral), bluegrass and singer/songwriter stuff, I do enjoy bouts with the Melvins, The Stooges, Tool, Fugazi, P-funk, NIN and similar music best enjoyed at healthy SPLs. How do the Fidelios fare with this type of music? I've gotta arrange a listening session somehow, but until then would really appreciate any comments you might have.
They'd be driven by a CTC BBQ (close cousin to the JC-1s) and I'd likely retain my subwoofer (ACI Titan) to fill in the low end.
BTW, I am also interested in the Merlin VSM-MMs and understand they might be better when it's time to "kick out the jams". I just wish (er, my WIFE wishes) that Bobby would make them in a nice wood veneer...
TIA for your input.
An expert is someone who knows no more than you but is from out of town.
-Mark Twain
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The issue with dynamics seems in line with some things I've read. I didn't know about the difficulties getting them dialed in.I do appreciate the input.
An expert is someone who knows no more than you but is from out of town.
-Mark Twain
Dynamic is not the word that comes to mind when I think of the Fidelio. They along with other Verity speakers have a refined sound that is quite enchanting to my ears at least. It also seems that Verity speakers are tough to lock in after talking with some Verity owners and seeing my dealer have problems getting them to sound right.
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Second Kuma - I owned the Fidelios - first ones, beleive there is a unpadet version out now -Never got the Fidelios to rock much - polite, at times very beautiful sounding but not the last words in dynamics - I found the inordinately difficult to place in the room as well - or in my room anyway. The Parsifals, driven by a serious SS amp can rock much better -
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