Reference 3A MM Decapo

Tino · 26th June 2008, 07:25 PM

Anyone listen to these? I heard a set like 10 years ago and I was in love but I have not heard them recently since being exposed to more stuff. Is there anything else out there that is similar quality and price (or cheaper)? Are Totem speakers in the same quality range?

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazin.../mmdecapoi.htm

audiopro · 26th June 2008, 07:59 PM

You really need to hear them for yourself. Can't stress that point enough.
IMHO they are much more refined than they were 10 years ago. Also the cabinetry is considerable better.
I never really cared for Totem speakers, but that is a matter of personal taste. They are direct competitors though.

Please note I have an affiliation with Ref. 3A.

Andy Bartha · 26th June 2008, 08:45 PM

The current Decapo Ref. 3A is a much better speaker than production from 10 years ago. The Totems are good speakers but not my cup tea. Take a look at the Sapphire from Audio Concepts. It is a similar type two way mounted speaker. I was involved in comparing the two speakers and the Sapphire was as good if not better than the Ref.3 for less money.

http://www.audioc.com/speakers1/sapp...sapphirexl.htm

26th June 2008, 07:25 PM	#1
Tino diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto	Reference 3A MM Decapo Anyone listen to these? I heard a set like 10 years ago and I was in love but I have not heard them recently since being exposed to more stuff. Is there anything else out there that is similar quality and price (or cheaper)? Are Totem speakers in the same quality range? http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazin.../mmdecapoi.htm

26th June 2008, 07:59 PM	#2
audiopro diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hamilton, ON	You really need to hear them for yourself. Can't stress that point enough. IMHO they are much more refined than they were 10 years ago. Also the cabinetry is considerable better. I never really cared for Totem speakers, but that is a matter of personal taste. They are direct competitors though. Please note I have an affiliation with Ref. 3A. __________________ Dan Santoni www.dtsaudioelectronics.com

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26th June 2008, 08:45 PM	#3
Andy Bartha diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oregon	The current Decapo Ref. 3A is a much better speaker than production from 10 years ago. The Totems are good speakers but not my cup tea. Take a look at the Sapphire from Audio Concepts. It is a similar type two way mounted speaker. I was involved in comparing the two speakers and the Sapphire was as good if not better than the Ref.3 for less money. http://www.audioc.com/speakers1/sapp...sapphirexl.htm