The DeVille loudspeaker - Fleetwood Sound Co. FSC is a division of Oswalds Mill Audio OMA

Sound great with the VIVA 300B. Haven't tried the SIT3 yet.
 
They don’t become the flavor of the month without at the very least, sounding pretty good. Hoping to get a demo soon as well
 
Hey Joe
Just noticed DeVille’s peeking out of your sig. Whatcha think?
Parker
 
If that question was me, then no not mine. Just making peanut gallery observations. But would like to hear more about this speaker too. :)
 
pdub said:
Hey Joe
Just noticed DeVille’s peeking out of your sig. Whatcha think?
Parker
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I’m absolutely loving them. A little laid back, perfect for my taste. Very 3D, big soundstage. So easy to listen to. Absolutely wonderful.
 
joeinid said:
I’m absolutely loving them. A little laid back, perfect for my taste. Very 3D, big soundstage. So easy to listen to. Absolutely wonderful.
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I've gotten the impression from some of the things OMA has said that the design brief was for a fun, decor-friendly speaker that played bigger than it looked (though it's bigger in IRL than in the pics I've seen...), as suitable for hanging out as for "audiophile" listening. I've had mine exclusively in 14x19 room but will eventually haul them into larger room to hear how they do in space. I've found them listenable with every type of music I've tried. Right now using them to break in an Absolare hybrid stereo amp -- sounding great.

Had to laugh at a Dagogo review
Aspen Acoustics Lagrange L5 MKII ribbon dipole speaker system - Dagogo
about an obscure one-man garage operation wherein, after an endless technical deep dive into the subject speakers, Schroeder decided he needed to bash the DeVilles based purely on specs -- admitting he's never heard them. I tried to post a comment but for some reason it didn't take ...

Parker
 
Low325 said:
If that question was me, then no not mine. Just making peanut gallery observations. But would like to hear more about this speaker too. :)
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My bad. Got the impression from your comment that Joe had updated sig prematurely and you were shipping him a pair you sold...
 
Low325 said:
If that question was me, then no not mine. Just making peanut gallery observations. But would like to hear more about this speaker too. :)
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Worth every penny even at the new price!
 
I do think they need an amp/integrated with a slightly open, lit from within kind of sound. Nothing excessive but definitely not closed in or too dark.

My Luxman 595a is simply a superb pairing with them.

pdub said:
I've gotten the impression from some of the things OMA has said that the design brief was for a fun, decor-friendly speaker that played bigger than it looked (though it's bigger in IRL than in the pics I've seen...), as suitable for hanging out as for "audiophile" listening. I've had mine exclusively in 14x19 room but will eventually haul them into larger room to hear how they do in space. I've found them listenable with every type of music I've tried. Right now using them to break in an Absolare hybrid stereo amp -- sounding great.

Had to laugh at a Dagogo review
Aspen Acoustics Lagrange L5 MKII ribbon dipole speaker system - Dagogo
about an obscure one-man garage operation wherein, after an endless technical deep dive into the subject speakers, Schroeder decided he needed to bash the DeVilles based purely on specs -- admitting he's never heard them. I tried to post a comment but for some reason it didn't take ...

Parker
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joeinid said:
Worth every penny even at the new price!
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Glad you are enjoying them. The do look interesting and would love to hear a pair someday.
However IMO they seem overpriced. A lot of competition at that (and below) price point.
But then again it seems that everything is getting priced crazily in this hobby.
 
Yes, a lot of competition out there, but when you find something that’s worth it, everything else is a distant second.
 
So I just don’t understand what the appeal is for this speaker. Obviously it must be something special if Joe purchased a pair, he has had some excellent speakers pass through his listening space.
 
I don’t understand either but I just love what I hear. Not to forward, easy to drive, big sound. I think the review is spot on. I don’t always listen to audiophile recordings but these make beautiful music.
 
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