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

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Liked it so much the audio addict in me immediately enquired about the upgraded SQ version (but, beyond "more better", no clear indication of how it improves on the base model and no return policy on the SQ). The stand is the opposite of a Sound Anchor -- surprisingly lightweight. Clever base design allows more than adequate oomph from the bass port in the bottom. Plays all my preferred genres brilliantly. Compared to the AGs, much more forgiving on the scuzzy lo-fi/indie/alt rock as well as more coherent on the orchestral. They're horns, so of course they do jazz. On something like Holly Cole's recent Qobuz release, Montreal (Live), the AGs really prove their mettle -- just night and day how much more present she sounds with the AGs compared to the Fleetwoods. Some of it could be room (the two rooms sound very different whether or not music is playing), could be ancillaries (the AG's get the superior sources), but I listen to very little jazz vocal anyway ... (actually, tend to prefer vocals like Thom Yorke or early REM that are more sound than lyric -- guess I prefer music to message). But considering the price delta, the Fleetwoods' ability to play nice with all genres, and the fact I can carry them anywhere in the house (or out to the car to take to someone else's house) they're pretty amazing.
Parker
 

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Hi Parker,

Did you actually purchase a pair or just demoed them. I’d love to hear a pair but the last thing I need is more speakers.

Is the system in the photo yours or the place where you heard them?

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Liked it so much the audio addict in me immediately enquired about the upgraded SQ version (but, beyond "more better", no clear indication of how it improves on the base model and no return policy on the SQ). The stand is the opposite of a Sound Anchor -- surprisingly lightweight. Clever base design allows more than adequate oomph from the bass port in the bottom. Plays all my preferred genres brilliantly. Compared to the AGs, much more forgiving on the scuzzy lo-fi/indie/alt rock as well as more coherent on the orchestral. They're horns, so of course they do jazz. On something like Holly Cole's recent Qobuz release, Montreal (Live), the AGs really prove their mettle -- just night and day how much more present she sounds with the AGs compared to the Fleetwoods. Some of it could be room (the two rooms sound very different whether or not music is playing), could be ancillaries (the AG's get the superior sources), but I listen to very little jazz vocal anyway ... (actually, tend to prefer vocals like Thom Yorke or early REM that are more sound than lyric -- guess I prefer music to message). But considering the price delta, the Fleetwoods' ability to play nice with all genres, and the fact I can carry them anywhere in the house (or out to the car to take to someone else's house) they're pretty amazing.
Parker
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I think they are a very cool looking speaker, and I am sure they must sound very good. However for, what is it currently, $13,000. There are a whole lot of good speaker choices in that range.
 
Purchased before price increase. Have to purchase to demo -- they don't have demo pairs -- then have a couple weeks to decide whether to send back.

Yes, there's tons of competition. Just in terms of speakers I'm thoroughly familiar with, a used pair of Salon2's, IME, are superior in most respects. But a Salon2 weighs as much as I do and needs amps to match ... as I age I really want to get away from gear I can hurt myself with ...
VERY big sound for their size, amp-friendly, portable, in-home trial -- lots to like.
 
Parker,

Thank you so much! Enjoy the Devilles should you decide to keep them.
 
Thanks Joe.
The return boat sailed a few weeks ago -- these are staying.
 
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Thanks Joe.
The return boat sailed a few weeks ago -- these are staying.
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Awesome.

My Avantgarde are gone for a variety of reasons. Concerned about packing them up and going. Mom isn’t getting any younger and I’m taking care of her. Plus, my room is a little bit too small for the Duos. The new owner has a giant space for them and without too much tweaking were infinitely better in his room. Lucky guy.
 
pdub said:
Thanks Joe.
The return boat sailed a few weeks ago -- these are staying.
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Parker,

I forgot to ask what amp you are using with the Fleetwood Deville speakers?

Thanks!
 
Joe -- As Low said, the m900u. Will probably put the VIVA on it before long -- OMA says 8W is kind of the minimum, but as Mike has pointed out the VIVA's 8W are strong with the Force.

Sorry to see you and the AGs are going separate ways -- saw the sig change and was curious. Out of curiosity I tried the Mezzos in the 14x19 room pictured with the Deville's and it was enjoyable, but hardly ideal and felt a little claustrophobic. Space is the place with the AGs. Wish I had the back and the transpo to get them to the 23x35 room in my mountain place.
 
Thank you so much Parker.

I had fun, time to move on. Enjoy the Fleetwood, I’m so happy for you.
 
The more I look at these Fleetwood Deville speakers, the more I like what I see (and hopefully hear). I hope to demo them in a couple of weeks. I’ve since found out that a couple of friends of mine ordered a pair.
 
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