I guess I should qualify that statement by saying I've only heard vifa's in a couple of situations. I don't think my rockets are bright or fatiguing in any way (generally referred to as laid back speakers anyway) but the reference series is a brighter sound, and many found the Reference 1's to be a little fatiguing. I thought that the culprit was a touch of sibilance at certain frequencies. It's probably not the vifa x25's fault at all. In any case, they smoothed right out with the new networks.

I'm certainly interested in your impressions if you do order a set. I may be breaking out my soldering iron around Christmas as well. Need to get an amp to complete my 2.1 setup for my studio before I upgrade anything I've already got. ;\)

Last edited by woofersus; 09/09/08 09:17 PM.
Tim Evans
East Street Audio