Bought some Piega C-3 Limiteds

Hantra · « **on:** 11 Apr 2003, 02:53 am »

All:

I spent way more than I originally wanted to on speakers, but tonight, as they come out of the box, I am very glad I did. I love the smell of new speakers in the morning! Smells like victory! haha

Anyhow, I will not be able to do a real review of these b/c they only have 5 hours on them right now, but I will tell you that they are freaking unreal so far!

I spent about an hour on placement, and I really haven't had the desire to move them any further. This is the best speaker I have ever had in my system bar none. This is the only ribbon speaker I have ever heard that I could live with. These ribbons are packed full of emotion, and are not sterile at all. They have no vertical dispersion issues, and I am way impressed even with only a few hours on them.

I am quite sure the sound will change dramatically over the next few weeks of break-in, and quite frankly, I can't imagine what it will be like.

One thing about these that amazes me is the ability to be full range, and accurate at very low volumes. I have not heard a speaker that does proportionate bass at low volumes. It is a very effortless, and seamless sound.

I will shut up now, and I will post a review later. . . Just had to share.

And BTW, if anyone needs Piegas, I have a great dealer near me that is very easy to work with, and way cool on price. . .

George W · « **Reply #1 on:** 11 Apr 2003, 03:55 am »

Hantra,
I hadn't heard of Piegas before but those are some fine looking speakers! Glad you enjoy them and hope they see a lot of use.

George

Tyson · « **Reply #2 on:** 11 Apr 2003, 04:06 am »

VERY nice. Some things are just inherently worth having (like a rolex or a porsche). I'd put the Piega's in the same category - you may have gone over budget, but you've got something worth owning. . .

Val · « **Reply #3 on:** 11 Apr 2003, 12:59 pm »

Beautiful speakers for sure! We'll be waiting for the review.

Val

jcoat007 · « **Reply #4 on:** 11 Apr 2003, 01:56 pm »

I just love it when art and audio merge.

Those are gorgeous speakers. Congrats!!!

Hantra · « **Reply #5 on:** 22 Apr 2003, 10:49 pm »

I posted a review if anyone is interested. .

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=2242

OBF · « **Reply #6 on:** 23 Apr 2003, 12:46 am »

Even though it's becoming a dirty word around here, I'd have to say those speakers would make a very interesting visual mate with the eAR amp and preamp. Then you'd just need a stainless source and you could be super Euro! Cool speakers Hantra.