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

These look very interesting to me. I would love to hear them. Especially now that I have decided that I no longer like larger speakers. I definitely prefer a smaller stand mount speaker that is much easier to deal with (I am guessing that my age must have something to do with this also :)).
 
The indication you have melded into full audio synergy is when you can sit down and listen to a compete album with no desire to stop and load a wow you in your face bass busting audiophile recording. Joe you have reached audio enlightenment.


joeinid said:
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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nc42acc said:
The indication you have melded into full audio synergy is when you can sit down and listen to a compete album with no desire to stop and load a wow you in your face bass busting audiophile recording. Joe you have reached audio enlightenment.
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Thank you Marty. I think you’re right. It’s about the music now, not the gear.
 
joeinid said:
Thank you Marty. I think you’re right. It’s about the music now, not the gear.
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Joe, that combo is so about ME.

(ME = Musical Engagement)

Cannot imagine my all-time fav amp - VIVA Aurora 845 Single Ended Tube Monoblocks - with those speakers. Probably, it's like a shortcut to audio heaven.

I've only experienced them when set-up a bit poorly, but even then, they managed to unlock the music's message, when more expensive speakers could not. A proper set-up - working with the room rather than against it - with those babies would be one of the most emotional listening sessions out there.

IMO, of course.
 
Jim Smith said:
Joe, that combo is so about ME.

(ME = Musical Engagement)

Cannot imagine my all-time fav amp - VIVA Aurora 845 Single Ended Tube Monoblocks - with those speakers. Probably, it's like a shortcut to audio heaven.

I've only experienced them when set-up a bit poorly, but even then, they managed to unlock the music's message, when more expensive speakers could not. A proper set-up - working with the room rather than against it - with those babies would be one of the most emotional listening sessions out there.

IMO, of course.
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OMG

I forgot about the Viva amps. Those on the Fleetwood should be spectacular. Damn.
 
Jim Smith said:
Joe, that combo is so about ME.

(ME = Musical Engagement)

Cannot imagine my all-time fav amp - VIVA Aurora 845 Single Ended Tube Monoblocks - with those speakers. Probably, it's like a shortcut to audio heaven.

I've only experienced them when set-up a bit poorly, but even then, they managed to unlock the music's message, when more expensive speakers could not. A proper set-up - working with the room rather than against it - with those babies would be one of the most emotional listening sessions out there.

IMO, of course.
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845's ... yes!
 
Would the DeVille be appropriate for a largish room (20’ x 37’)? I’m thinking I’ll need something big like Cornwall’s, but I am fascinated by these speakers (the DeVilles).
 
Don Ivey said:
Would the DeVille be appropriate for a largish room (20’ x 37’)? I’m thinking I’ll need something big like Cornwall’s, but I am fascinated by these speakers (the DeVilles).
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Depends on what you're trying to do with them, I expect -- what kind of music at what dB with what amplification. If you can wait a couple weeks I'm planning to test them out in my 17x37 room while I hang some GIKs on the ceiling in their current 14x19 space. That timing is, unfortunately, up to GIK as much as anything, as they're already a week tardy on their promised ship date.
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Don Ivey said:
Would the DeVille be appropriate for a largish room (20’ x 37’)? I’m thinking I’ll need something big like Cornwall’s, but I am fascinated by these speakers (the DeVilles).
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My room is somewhat this size…but i also open up halfway on one side to another 20x14 or so, and its totally fine. It’s totally doable. It’s a horn, it has throw…

Cornwalls will arguably do the job probably better at filling the room, its got more of everything. 15” woofer, man I’m digging that! But is it too much for the room? Hopefully you can demo both…but I dont see a prob with the devilles filling this space. For what its worth, I have two REL carbon special subs in my listening area.

Hmm, cornwalls….:skeptical::sneaky:
 
An alternative between the Deville and Cornwall would be the Spatial Audio X series. They will definitely fill a large room.
 
Thanks for the information. I listen to everything but Rap, so pretty eclectic. I don’t usually listen very loud, probably 85db at most, and not very often. I have read that the Cornwalls are great for low level listening, so they may be a better choice in my situation. I just want the speakers to fit the room, and not sound too small and thin.
 
I am in San Diego and have two pairs of Cornwall IV, in black. Will be selling one pair. If any interest feel free to contact me.

Cheers....
 
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