briano72

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

Price Paid:  $80.00 from OneCall

Summary:
WOW! I can't believe how much bass these put out. much clearer and more detailed them the infinity speakers in my home theater.

Strengths:
lots of bass for 7 inch woofers. clear and chrisp sound

Weaknesses:
sound a little metallic

Similar Products Used:
infinity RS.2006

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Soundscape

Summary:
After listening to a used pair of Phase Tech PC-80 bookshelf speakers and being impressed with their detail and imaging I decided to take a chance on ordering a 7.5VDT system (7.5VDT floorstanders, 10" Sub, Teatro Surrounds and Teatro 6.5 center). When I first got the speakers I noticed a bad spike in the upper midrange. Turned out my room was very bad (wood walls and ceiling, lots of reflection) and needed some treatment. After hanging some blankets on the walls they sound phenomenal. The imaging is amazing, the image seems to go to about 3' past each speaker and floor to ceiling. A true wall of sound, but with almost pinpoint acuracy. Even has some depth to it. My girlfriend refered to it as "like an audio acid trip". Detail is amazing as well, it's like I got 1000 new CD's to listen to. Highs are very delicate and airy, without being metalic due to the softdome (Phase Tech invented the softdome). Bass response is very good, maybe not quite as tight and punchy as some, but smooth and extended. I don't use the sub except for home theater. Dynamic range is great and beats every other speaker I listened to in this range. They seem to almost have no upper limit in dynamics. Titanium driver looks cool too. Handmade in the USA (drivers and all). Overall they can't be beat even for twice the price. Bottom line is incredible value at $650.

Strengths:
Impressive dynamics, imaging and detail. Very easy on the amp and not to hard to place in the room for floor standers. Attractive especially without the grill.

Weaknesses:
A little bit of cabinet coloration at high volume. Not quite a tonally balanced as more expensive speakers. Binding posts a little cheasy (plastic nuts). Not a "prestige brand" if that's what your into.

Similar Products Used:
B&W: 601, 602, 603 (tried these head to head at home with the 7.5's) - Maybe a little bit more balanced with punchier bass. However not as open or detailed and didn't play nearly as low. Highs good fo

Price Paid:  $700.00 from Wilson Audio

Summary:
I bought the 7.5 vdt's after reading about them on the net. I also bought the 6.5 center and the 4.5 surrounds. These speakers are just great! Crisp and clean sound. Was listing to ART OF NOISE "In No Sense, Nonsense" today and I'm was blown away. If your looking for great speakers at a great price, then get some phase tech speakers. I don't think you will be let down!

Strengths:
Highs, sound stage

Weaknesses:
Are you kidding me? These speakers are too good to be true.

Similar Products Used:
Old phase tech speakers, 10 years ago. I replaced all my JBL ARC speakers and KLH center.

Price Paid:  $500.00 from SimpleRobots.com

Summary:
I started out just wanting a new center channel - I picked up the Teatro 6.5 based on a review in Home Theater Magazine. Of course it wasn't sonically matched to my Bose 501s so I went and auditioned the 7.5s. All I can say is WOW - what a difference - clear - great sound stage, etc. So I found the website listed and ordered a pair. As I was tuning everything with my Avia DVD, I found that one of the tweaters was blown. To make a very long story short Phase Tech took great care of me and the speaker is working fine. They have a great tech support website and they will answer any question quickly. Several reviewers said they have a break-in period and I'm in agreement - I've had to re-adjust my center twice now - they keep getting louder... Their frequency range (40Hz - 20kHz)is just as advertised. They're solid - each weighs in at 22lbs. When combined with the Teatro 6.5, you have a seamless front sound stage - just ask my wife - she has really noticed the difference. Overall I'm extremely impressed with these speakers (the Teatro 6.5 too). By far one of the highest value to performance deals going. I think they're one of the best kept secrets out there. If you're looking for an upgrade and don't want to spend a great deal of $$ - you need to audition these...

Strengths:
Quality, clarity, gold-plated binding posts, carpet spikes included, superb customer service

Weaknesses:
None that I can find.

Similar Products Used:
Bose 501s, VCS-10, V100s