14-Apr-2020, 02:34
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I have been a WB user since end of 2011 when I added a pair of Vectors to my set up (it replaced B&W 804s). I have been very happy about the Vectors, especially when using the SAM profile. The amount of bass was a little bit shy but overall the sound quality was simply outstanding. I had frankly never heard much better, even from systems costing a lot more.
I have recently had the opportunity to replace the Vectors by second hand ACT One Evolution P1 (the grey version). They are demo speakers that have seen very little use and are brand new except for a slightly bended grille pin that has no impact on speaker operation of appearance. The dealer was unable to tell me how many hours they played, but I would guess possibly less than 50 considering how little following the brand has in Japan (which is totally incredible overall although I can understand for these specific speakers). They will probably still improve in the coming tens of hours.
But already today the sound is just fan-ta-stic. I particular the bass with the SAM profile is just insanely good. My wife was not too happy when they showed up since they are significantly larger than the Vector and not as good a match for our interior, but she couldn't help but commenting last night about the improvement, whatever the volume, but especially when playing at audiophile level.
My room has a very asymmetrical shape both sidewise and ceilingwise and I am not able to position the speakers far away from the walls (their back is currently less than 50cm from the back wall). I may be able to gain a bit more by tuning the position.
The only small caveat is operational. I find the speaker connectors to be very inconvenient. Yes, it's better looking compared to having the connectors at the back, but attachment and tightening of the spades bolts is a pain. I had to equip my banana fitted Chord Sarum T cables with Furutech spades which is ok but probably not optimal.
Anyway, I just wanted to share how impressed I am with these speakers.
Back to the bass... I believe that may be one of the reasons why WB isn't too popular here in Japan. Many people live in apartments and these speakers are pretty much in the same category as Wilson audio, the large Focal or YG in terms of amount of bass. Meaning that they are much more suited to houses with no neighbors below and above.
Cheers,
Bernard
I have been a WB user since end of 2011 when I added a pair of Vectors to my set up (it replaced B&W 804s). I have been very happy about the Vectors, especially when using the SAM profile. The amount of bass was a little bit shy but overall the sound quality was simply outstanding. I had frankly never heard much better, even from systems costing a lot more.
I have recently had the opportunity to replace the Vectors by second hand ACT One Evolution P1 (the grey version). They are demo speakers that have seen very little use and are brand new except for a slightly bended grille pin that has no impact on speaker operation of appearance. The dealer was unable to tell me how many hours they played, but I would guess possibly less than 50 considering how little following the brand has in Japan (which is totally incredible overall although I can understand for these specific speakers). They will probably still improve in the coming tens of hours.
But already today the sound is just fan-ta-stic. I particular the bass with the SAM profile is just insanely good. My wife was not too happy when they showed up since they are significantly larger than the Vector and not as good a match for our interior, but she couldn't help but commenting last night about the improvement, whatever the volume, but especially when playing at audiophile level.
My room has a very asymmetrical shape both sidewise and ceilingwise and I am not able to position the speakers far away from the walls (their back is currently less than 50cm from the back wall). I may be able to gain a bit more by tuning the position.
The only small caveat is operational. I find the speaker connectors to be very inconvenient. Yes, it's better looking compared to having the connectors at the back, but attachment and tightening of the spades bolts is a pain. I had to equip my banana fitted Chord Sarum T cables with Furutech spades which is ok but probably not optimal.
Anyway, I just wanted to share how impressed I am with these speakers.
Back to the bass... I believe that may be one of the reasons why WB isn't too popular here in Japan. Many people live in apartments and these speakers are pretty much in the same category as Wilson audio, the large Focal or YG in terms of amount of bass. Meaning that they are much more suited to houses with no neighbors below and above.
Cheers,
Bernard
Room: Gik Acoustics | Vibration: Townshend pods | Power: Shunyata Omega XC + Everest + Sigma NR v2 + Sigma ground cables | Source: Mojo Audio DejaVu EVO linux server running Roon core (Raat) | Ethernet: Sonore Optical module + Melco S10P with dedicated LPS + Shunyata Omega Ethernet x 2| Synchronous: Mutec MC-3 + USB (Paul Hynes SR7T LPS) + Cybershaft OP21A (Shunyata Omega USB, AES/EBU, clock cables) | Dac/Pre/Amplification: Devialet D1000 Pro CI (Chord Sarum T RCA-RCA link) | Speakers: Chord Sarum T cables + Wilson Benesch Act One Evolution P1
