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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
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