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In Reply to: Opus, Valhalla, Siltech G5 Shootout....! posted by Bud on July 24, 2002 at 09:22:50:
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Kuma, since you asked ... I have extensively tested Valhalla against
NBS Statement extreme and also Kharma Enigma (interconnects only)
The Enigma is supposed to be similar to G5.
On my system the NBS and Kharma outperformed the Valhalla by a considerable margin. A friend termed the phrase 'harmonic saturation' to describe some of the differences.Both NBS and Kharma had a greater
sense of realism , witht the NBS exhibiting a slightly better impression of 'liveness' .Both cables brought the listener closer to the perception of the 'real' event than the Valhalla (slightly thin and harsh in comparison and less dimensional).At this level however
system synergy becomes so important that slight differences in cables
may reflect underlying limitations of the equipment.
actualy, Omega's voicing is closer to the Valhalla's
than with Statement Extreme.Both Extreme and Omega have a forward presense
region differ from their older lines as you've spoted as 'liveness' .
Yet, since their top end is lot more open than before, they do work
well in variety of systems. They still retain NBS house sound
but, these are bit of a departure from the past, IMHO.I've been mixing and matching depending on system needs.
Which speakers do you use?
Speakers are Pipedream 7'reference with 4 bass bins.
The new range of NBS are more open , I havent heard the omega's
but I wouldnt characterise the Statement Extremes as forward.
The 'liveness' I refer to seems to extend through the full frequency range and not just the presense area.
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