Piega Speakers ! Any Input ?

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Any one heard/owned this speakers ? Especially Classic 80.2 ?

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Technical Data

Recommended amplifier output 20 - 250 watts
Sensitivity 93 db/W/m
Impedance 4 Ohm
Frequency range 22 Hz - 50 kHz
Dimensions (H x W x D) 142 x 39 x 51 cm
Weight 72 kg


Design principle 3-way-system column loudspeaker
Equipment 2 26 cm MDS-Bass 1 C1 coaxial ribbon
Connection Bi-Wiring / Multi-Connector
Designs Cabinet white or black piano lacquer, baffle Napalette black, speaker covers black Optional: Cabinet Makassar piano lacquer, baffle Napalette black, speaker covers black
 
Thanks Myles. They getting really big in Asia wonder how they sound. How did you like it when you heard them ?
 
Paul said:
Thanks Myles. They getting a big sales in Asia wonder how really sound. How did you like it when you heard them ?
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I could never get a read on them because Steve always showed them with the Halcros-one of the most boring, bland and washed out amplifiers I've ever heard. Yes I know they got great reviews but don't ask me how or why.
 
After Steve Davis imported Piega speakers into the US, Audiophile Systems Ltd. in Indianapolis took over distribution of the line. They also handled Nottingham Analogue tables as well as several other high end lines, but they went under several years ago. I previously owned a couple of models of Piega speakers, their P5 Ltd and then the C10 Ltd. Their 'coaxial ribbon' midrange/tweeter (which is actually planar magnetic and not a true ribbon design) is quite unique and presents a very convincing recreation of the soundstage. The speakers are of the ultra revealing type, and are somewhat demanding of quality electronics driving them in order to avoid an overly analytical presentation. When properly driven they can sound exceptional, with much of the speed and transparency of planar speakers along with nicely extended bass response in their top models.
 
I heard the 60.2 (which is the 80.2's little brother) last friday.
It surprised me positively. It was better than Magico S5 which I also listened to in the same room and with the same music.
The Piega's had a bigger soundstage.
 
PacMan - your reaction doesn't surprise me. Piega's proprietary coaxial midrange/tweeter 'ribbon' launches the signal in a phase coherent manner that excels in reproduction of an eerily natural soundstage. What electronics were being used to drive them for the demo?
 
I have not seen them in the Zurich show since 2010. Hopefully they will be in Montreux this October (Swiss brand only show).
 
audio.bill said:
PacMan - your reaction doesn't surprise me. Piega's proprietary coaxial midrange/tweeter 'ribbon' launches the signal in a phase coherent manner that excels in reproduction of an eerily natural soundstage. What electronics were being used to drive them for the demo?
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Soulution 711 amplifier, Soulution 721 pre-amplifier and a Soulution CD (or SACD) player.
 
I just listened to a pair here in Japan. The Piega 5.2. I was quite impressed for being a small speaker. Soundstage was open and revealing. Bass a little shy, but really I am in the market for a bookshelf speaker anyway. Did not care for the metal grill seeing it may damage easily. I removed it and had a bit trouble putting it back on. Other than that I really liked them.


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If in the mkt for a small monitor speaker then you MUST hear the Trenner&Friedl Art speaker.
Run, dont walk to hear it! LoL
 
Heard a set of Piega's many years ago that I liked. I forgot the model number though...

Speaking of the T&F 'Art' monitors. Yep, those are awesome little speakers! I'm hoping a set will arrive to my abode in roughly 1 months time.
 
I'm liking the T&F website. Now it's caught my interest. I wonder where I can have a listen, hmmm.


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