Gold phantom single/mono vs Classic phantom duo/stereo

[Memphis_1984]

Hi Memphis,

You'll find people had the same experience, but I'll share it with you anyways as I had a similar dilemma just recently.

I have a pair of Phantom II 98 dB at home and I love them. I am soon moving to a different city for studies but will be at home every once in a while. 
Because I didn't want to miss the amazing Phantom sound I ordered a refurbished Phantom glossy to put into the apartment.

I listened to it for a few days before sending it back to Devialet because honestly the mono sound was so bland being used to the stereophony and soundstage of 2 Phantoms.
It was really way worse than I expected. I will rather go through the hassle of transporting my stereo Phantoms between house and apartment than listen to a single Phantom.
The difference is that big. Some people said "2 Phantoms are 4 times better than a single one". I now stand by this statement.

Also, I would even take two smallest Phantoms 600W over a single Gold 4500W.
I hope you'll go with 2 Classics and sell your single Gold. Or get a second Gold

Hi

Thank you so much for your point of view, it’s much appreciated.

I am leaning towards the two classics, and with your comment, now even more so!

Buying an extra gold would be the best case scenario, my economy says otherwise

I’ll update this post when I have the stereo setup in place

Hi

Are you still satisfied with your two refurbed phantoms?

Any tips and tricks are welcome