Ive just completed my build of the X Static. Ive only built one other speaker set prior which was the LS Encore. I was quite surprised at the sound quality of the Encores so I decided to give the X Static a try. This was a BIG project for one with little or no woodworking experience. Every step presented new challenges that required careful planning. After several months of work, and becoming a bit upset that I spent so much on such a challenging project, I completed work this morning and listened for the first time. I have been using vintage Vandersteen 2c' s with a vintage Adcom GFA555 amp and a Classe
Audio pre amp . I am using a Blue Sound Node 2i as streamer. (I also built a subwoofer to match the system )
Ok. The punch line. I have never heard anything like this before in my life. I feel as though I've never heard music before. This is the first time I think I really heard well defined soundstage. The clarity was out of this world. Mids and highs so open they seemed magical. Ethereal. I am simply blown away.
I don't no what else to say. I am beyond ecstatic. Well worth the all the work, money and angst. I can't imagine what a set like these wold cost in a Hi Fi store. In any event, if you are considering this build, novice or not, I can not more strongly encourage you to take the dive. If you are a music lover, you will not regret it.
