The usual suspects: S1, Cirrus, Tempesta, MMM1


Getting back into audio and starting to make the audition/research list... Speakers are always the toughest, especially with the internet brands that have no presence here.

Anyway, here is the current list. I'd love to hear from people who have actually heard these in comparable setups:

1. Magico S1 - yes, it is new. it is also hot. Also too much $$$

2. Vapor Cirrus - tons of good press, but is it just the current audiophile flavor du jour (much like Joseph and Devore before them)

3. Selah Tempesta - seems similar to the Vapor but with lesser cabinet?

4. Evo Acoustics MMM1 - lots of hype on this one being generated by the company - worth it?

I've had Soliliquy's a long time ago. Energy's of various sorts that never did anything for me. ProAc Tablettes I loved (but many, many years ago so rose-tinted glasses now), and a variety of other speakers here and there...
tnagpal
I bought mine used here at audiogon. They are bare ply and maple front and top. Dueland resistors, Vcap capacitors, amorphous core RAAL, and I think the wire upgrade. Plus I bought matching stands from Vapor Audio.
Travbrow,

Perhaps other components could help with the lean and bright sound you describe. What is upstream from the Vapors?
Hi Roscoeiii, I am quite satisfied with the Vapor Cirrus now. The rest of my gear: Odyssey Audio Stratus Extreme SE , Symphonic Line tube preamp, Modwright Sony XA-777ES, Oppo 105, PTP Slate Lenco and World Designs Phono stage.