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Marcus Lewis · 01-23-2005, 08:55 AM

Odyssey Audio - Epiphony Mini Monitors (or opinions on other quality bookshelfs)

Hi does anyone have any experience with the Epiphony's?

http://www.tnt-audio.com/casse/epiphony_e.html

I'm looking to upgrade from my Ascend CBM-170's (which are great BTW)

I'm on a small island in the Caribbean (Trinidad) and have to import, so auditions are not an option and I have to go on recommendations.

Price is a factor because I have a 6:1 exchange rate to deal with so the bookshelf speakers have to be < 1000 US. I don't mind buying used...

I'm looking for the next step up in sound from my CBM's.

I have heard and liked for music:
1. Ascend acoustics CMB 170
2. Vandersteen 2ce signatures

I heard and don't like for msic:
1: Klipsh RF-3 (I have these in my HT and they are great for movie dynamics and playing loud, but music is coloured, not sweet and too forward)
2. Silverline audio Sonatina 3 (Basically same as the Klipsch but for way to much $$$)

I am looking to upgrade from my CBM's and whatever I get will have to run well with my gear which is not likely to change soon:

1. An Adire Rava sub (nice for music)
2. Rotel RSX-965 which is supposed to be 75w RMS (150w ?) per ch with 4ohm speakers not being a problem.
3. Phillips DVD 9635a dvd video/SACD player

I have been considering these:
1. Odyssey Audio Epiphony's (new $595)
2. von schweikert VR-1's (used $500 - 600)
3. Onix Reference 1 used ($900)
4. Ascend Acoustics cbm-340 (new $500 +)
5. ???

Thanks for any and all suggestions. Remember m goal is to improve on my very sweet CBM-170's significantly ...

01-23-2005, 08:55 AM	#1 of 7
Marcus Lewis Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 05:50 PM Local Date: 11-22-2008 Posts: 178	Odyssey Audio - Epiphony Mini Monitors (or opinions on other quality bookshelfs) Odyssey Audio - Epiphony Mini Monitors (or opinions on other quality bookshelfs) Hi does anyone have any experience with the Epiphony's? http://www.tnt-audio.com/casse/epiphony_e.html I'm looking to upgrade from my Ascend CBM-170's (which are great BTW) I'm on a small island in the Caribbean (Trinidad) and have to import, so auditions are not an option and I have to go on recommendations. Price is a factor because I have a 6:1 exchange rate to deal with so the bookshelf speakers have to be < 1000 US. I don't mind buying used... I'm looking for the next step up in sound from my CBM's. I have heard and liked for music: 1. Ascend acoustics CMB 170 2. Vandersteen 2ce signatures I heard and don't like for msic: 1: Klipsh RF-3 (I have these in my HT and they are great for movie dynamics and playing loud, but music is coloured, not sweet and too forward) 2. Silverline audio Sonatina 3 (Basically same as the Klipsch but for way to much $$$) I am looking to upgrade from my CBM's and whatever I get will have to run well with my gear which is not likely to change soon: 1. An Adire Rava sub (nice for music) 2. Rotel RSX-965 which is supposed to be 75w RMS (150w ?) per ch with 4ohm speakers not being a problem. 3. Phillips DVD 9635a dvd video/SACD player I have been considering these: 1. Odyssey Audio Epiphony's (new $595) 2. von schweikert VR-1's (used $500 - 600) 3. Onix Reference 1 used ($900) 4. Ascend Acoustics cbm-340 (new $500 +) 5. ??? Thanks for any and all suggestions. Remember m goal is to improve on my very sweet CBM-170's significantly ...