a "Good Enigma" Cabasse Antigua MC 170 HiFi Speakers REVIEW vs Klipsch RP600M SVS Bowers 606 9/9

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In this video is my REVIEW of the Cabasse Antigua MC 170 HiFi Stand Mount Speakers that cost £549
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In this Review the Cabasse speakers are being compared to
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To the Cabasse Antigua MC 170 • a "Good Enigma" Cabass...
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This is the sixth comparison review as part of a 9 speaker group test which you can find out all about here • HiFi Speaker MEGA-TEST...
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0:00 Intro
1:45 First Impressions
3:19 Measurements
4:02 Treble
7:29 Bass
9:28 Mid Range Vocals
11:10 Sound Stage
12:37 Negatives
15:13 Looks Build Quality
15:59 Price
16:32 Final Thoughts
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[@yogiwp_]

The way you describe the treble, sounds like what I've been pursuing all these years. Thanks and kudos for the superb work!

[@Anand.Asrani]

Another superb video Terry , covering all details ! Thanks Mate !

[@JG-gg9wk]

Your efforts behind this competitive series is appreciated. So thank you for that. Your take an this Cabasse speaker ( which I assume is an entry level to their speaker line ) makes me wonder what moving up the chain of their offerings gives you. Looking forward to your final take.

[@steverees1936]

Even though we haven't heard the Warfdales yet I feel that these Cabasse's are for me the speakers that might be their closest competitors yet for me, judging by what you have said Terry. This is a well executed test and thanks so much for all your hard work putting it all together.

[@Icasylyss]

I am so happy that this channel exists.

[@PursuitPerfectSystem]

Thanks very much man, really appreciate it :)

[@Audioloon]

Hello Terry, great job as usual. I think you now need a vacation after the series finale! At the outset of the Mega Test announcement, it was these Cabasse speakers which had me tuning in just waiting and waiting for your take on these as I found that three way design most visually compelling. So of course these just had to be last :) Thanks for the thorough review and insights on the Cabasse.

[@PursuitPerfectSystem]

Sorry I didnt do them in any order other than what took my fancy at the time thanks though man for watching all the way through :)

[@rvbsoundfactory]

Very interesting! @2:09 I love hi end audio design. I think you saved the best till last.. I thought last week's speakers were hot and the week before that where hot too but these babies. Looking forward to your sound demo and your conclusion next week, awesome job. My favorites 1,English (made in China).. 1,Scottish. Two French.

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

Your doing a great Job Terry ! Thanks buddy

[@franciscoortiz6980]

Cabasse MC170 seem to stand out for overall sound. I just wish there was a dealer in USA. In particular dealer in Dallas Texas. brilliant review.

[@themarcorider]

I just bought 3 pairs after seeing your analys. Very very good on center chanel. And bassssssss excellent. From France.

[@stevejohncrowe]

Great series of reviews Terry.

[@PursuitPerfectSystem]

Thanks Steve mate, hope you are well man

[@loubano]

Thank you very for give us another great video !!!!!! Can't wait for your last one !!!!!!!!!

[@gioman8258]

Love listening to your sound demo video. Hope you do a review of the triangle Borea BR03 and how it compares with the Cabasse Antigua MC 170. Thanks

[@johnsweda2999]

Well done quite a lot experience with tweeters and I would say they probably put a metal film on the inside of the diaphragm half a centimetre disc, and dampening material and shape on the inside has a bearing as well

[@iariag1]

Yet another great review, intriguing speakers, but are they good enough for the top price? you should do a poll and see what people think

[@jameswheeler7679]

Very interesting review thank you

[@noeolivero2585]

Hola. Antes que nada, muchas gracias por este review tan interesante y dedicado. Estoy en la búsqueda de un bookshelf que brille por sus medios y agudos, y parece que esta es la opción más acertada dentro de los oradores propuestos. Saludos desde Argentina!!

[@Salman7859522]

I have the cabasse Antigua Mc170 + the Socoa Mc170 with subwoofer svs PB3000. The cabasse rock.the tweeter and treble owesome. Really good speaker value for money.

[@IliyaOsnovikov]

Can two of the Socoa Mc170 center speakers be used as a stereo pair? I've seen them at a pretty good price.

[@andreassouth1523]

Excellent detailed test.I like deep/strong bass and warm/sweet mids and highs.I also own wrfs diamond 225s with yamaha a-s701.Looking for speakers for a second set up.Don't like the treble to be on your face. Is the yamaha a-s 701 a warm sounding amplifier to pairing with the mc 170? If not up to 800 euros you could suggest 2 warm / soft amplifiers.

[@heekoonong8404]

Very detail,good!

[@galeazzosanvitale6202]

Very good review...i am adding this after having seen ( and eagerly appreciated) all your previous reviews... but still there is a missing piece to these comparisons. Meaning ELAC in the meantime has just release their Uni-Fi 2.0 the UB52..a three way speaker loudspeaker also in the price range you are reviewing: Might as well be possible you will add those in the group? Really think that would make your project even more exhaustive. As it is you are a great guy, old chap. Greetings from italy

[@PursuitPerfectSystem]

I did contact elac they didn't get back to me. This is the end of the group test otherwise it would go on forever. I dont think anyone else has done something this big before and once I put out the conclusion video you can see where all the speakers sits and the elac will only slot themselves in between one or other of the speakers in this test as none of them are perfect and you have to choose what fits you best

[@RanTausi]

Many thanks for the video , how do you find their bass performance ? according to the specs they are going down only to 60hz . thanks

[@petethegreekre]

Heard them today. Out of 11 bookshelf speakers and then the same model (11) as floor standing, these were definitely the ones that jumped out at me. That's how I ended up being here. This and the Dali Oberon 7 stood out with the Dali being a little cleaner and dialled down but not boring. I have no idea though. Today is the first time I have been to a shop and listened to several pairs. If you're like me and have no clue. Then just go to a shop and listen.

[@petethegreekre]

Great channel by the way. Really happy to have found you!

[@stonefree1911]

The timing issue you mention came to mind when I saw the high end design here. Most manufactures that make coaxial drivers (Elac, KEF, etc) place the tweeter on the dustcap/voicecoil of the mid driver to ensure proper timing in that design. These look like they would have timing issues.

[@PursuitPerfectSystem]

The tweeter at the front gives them the lively character timing as well though worth bearing in mind I think

[@stonefree1911]

@@PursuitPerfectSystem Fair enough.

[@abdelkhelil6629]

Superb review ! Thank you. I was planning to get the Elac unifi ub52 to drive them with Audiolab 6000a but I had concerns about sensitivity. These Cabasse are quoted 88db ; what amp power to you recommend ?

[@PursuitPerfectSystem]

A warmer and smoother sounding one with nice control

[@user-elipeled-1954]

i listen to this speakers ,with hegel 190 ,and moon ace 2 , i think they are the best by far comper to all other 8 competitors.

[@RanTausi]

Hi Eli , did you bought the MC170 ? I have listened to them yesterday in a stereo shop in Kfar Saba , was torn between them to the Klipsch.

[@noirlander4776]

How do you think the Cabasse works in near field listening?

[@user-el2zj3pw5r]

Cabasse mc170 or monitor audio silver 100 ??? Which to go for

[@jeffp3517]

Can these speakers be purchased in the United States?

[@Manu-yv1jt]

Are the Cabasse 170 good for rock and metal music?

[@ewanderric4679]

The irony is that this is the most bottom of the range from the cabasse range. I've got the Cabasse MC40 Minorca book shelves and am very impressed. I've paird these with a pair of 8" sub woofers to close out the bottom end range as I find this aspect just a tad lacking in my system.

[@andrewforsythe7240]

Grills look really good, I would leave on. Usually I like grills off on speakers but they look cool. I don't mind how they look without them but grills add something to these. Excellent review production again. You have left 'no stone unturned'. Thank you.

[@evakufac]

You should add the new Elac UniFi 52 into the comparison. I'd be curious how they measure up. Have heard good things about them so far.

[@PursuitPerfectSystem]

I did contact them they didn't get back to me sadly

[@astralud]

Excellent analysys vidéo ! Sorry m’y english Is little ;-/ îm French

[@james83250]

Moi g rien compris c quoi son classement du premier au dernier ?

[@marcbrummel8566]

Hi Terry! Short question. There are Cabasse Antigua MT32 and MC170. Do you know the difference? MT32 maybe newer, better,? Cabasse hompage isen't helpful.

[@PursuitPerfectSystem]

I am sorry Marc I don't know I have only looked at that speaker from Cabasse

[@marcbrummel8566]

@@PursuitPerfectSystem Thanks Terry. Cause there are also MT32 (cheaper) called Cabasse Antigua. Maybe an older version. I keep on trying my new Klipsch RP-160M for about 220 GBP from france. 😁✌️

[@dejandavkov]

Terry i suggest that you should get B&W 606 S2 Anniversary Edition, for comparison, b&w promises that they are better :)

[@PursuitPerfectSystem]

Sadly that wont happen for this group test the new 606 anniv I think will sound more refined which is only of benefit to what is already a great sounding speaker

[@dejandavkov]

@@PursuitPerfectSystem :) didn't mean for this comparison, in to the future

[@PursuitPerfectSystem]

@@dejandavkov I would love to mate for sure hopefully my name is down but bowers are a big whale and I am only a little fish :)

[@leeh4722]

Pursuit Perfect System could you not occasionally buy speakers on Amazon if your a prime member, review them and then send them back? Bit naughty but at the end of the day they may get more sales lol

[@leeh4722]

Can’t find them for sale in U.K. at that price? Haven’t had a good look though. Definitely not on Amazon.

[@PursuitPerfectSystem]

That is the price I was given when I was sent them. I saw gloss finish available for more money

[@antonyalumkal1526]

I noticed that the Cabasse is not bi-wirable. Since I've already invested in bi-wiring cables (Anticables 2.1) for my current speakers, that would be a knock against the Cabasse for me personally. It would involve investing in new cables and thus add to the expense.

[@jeromejax8675]

Hi Terry,, thank you for the video. Imo, just by listening/comparing specs from the 9 test speakers top honors is between: The Cabasse, Klipsch or the Bowers & Wilkins.

[@PursuitPerfectSystem]

Don't forget the evo 4.2 ;)

[@jeromejax8675]

You know Terry I was thinking about that too and I would give the evo 4.2 an honorable mention to the top 3. Had there have been more comparison bet the 9 test group then the whafedale Linton, I vwould have added the Evo 4.2 to the top contenders.

[@PursuitPerfectSystem]

@@jeromejax8675 they are all offering something different so picking the best from them purely comes down priorities sounds like sitting on the fence but its not none are perfect its what bit you can and can't live with or without :)

[@jeromejax8675]

@@PursuitPerfectSystem I agree and thats what makes this comparison interesting . But I think SQ and build Always rules and I have narrowed my decision to two. I wonder if my top two is within your top honors? Hmmm?

[@PursuitPerfectSystem]

@@jeromejax8675 it doesn't matter if they are in mine as long as they are in yours :)

[@leeh4722]

Interesting 🤔

[@indignato4711]

Cabasse o Klipsch?

[@donpayne1040]

My dad's from Antigua

[@garyizzard839]

This will be like when you try on lots of clothes then end up buying the first one you tried on. The Wharfedales set the benchmark high at the start.

[@Stefano-sc3wb]

Cabasse mc170 or dynaudio emit m10?

[@themarcorider]

Yes good question !

[@fenriz7421]

@Pursuit Perfect System I second this question! Terry please care to chime in mate? I am about to pull trigger on either dynaudio emit10 or cabasse antigua mc170 or focal chora 806! Basing my enigma on Cambridge Cxa81 amp here so I am already on a bit warm controlled side!

[@nc3419]

@@fenriz7421 Which speaker did you get and what is your view of them?

[@hillionjoris]

After a day comparing with the Klipsch rp-600m... the Klipsch are on sale and I won't look back. I didn't expect that myself.

[@RanTausi]

Why ? I have found The klipsch are very dynamic

[@hillionjoris]

@@RanTausi To my point of view the Cabasse are better in every way, more transparent and tonally correct. There's one thing that the Klipsch were doing better imo is low level listening. At low volume the mc170 dynamics crumble and it sounds like you're listening to speakers at low volume (how surprising) whereas with the klipsch at low volume stays dynamics enough and the tuning kinda trick your brain: it still sounds somewhat lifelike but coming from further away which is somewhat enjoyable. Imaging is different but they both have their strength. at 350 euros (they were 600 when they came out but the model suffers from poor marketing and ugly design) a pair in France it's a steal you'd need to spend over a 1000 to get better and I got speakers in this category that were not as good. Hope that helps.

[@RanTausi]

@@hillionjoris Many thanks to you, I am located in ISRAEL , here local price for the RP600M is around 900 USD and the Cabasse are 1100 USD. any way I am intended to replace my bookshelf speaker in my working room which is about 12 square meter (normal size room) My POWER AMP is overkill ADCOM GFA 555 MK2 driven by tube preamplifier. today I went to stereo shop to see what they have to listen to, I was short in time, I have listen to the Klipsch RP600M, BW 606 S2 and the Cabasse with Yamaha receiver playing CD , For my ears i was impressed with the Klipsch how the sound stage is deep and have a width , I don't how how to say but maybe the sound reproduction is not like in the real world , I have to listen more time to decide. I can say that the sales man was willing to give me the klipsch for the weekend to test in my room.

[@hillionjoris]

@@RanTausi no worries... woooooow that's expensive. Well the Klipsch do transform the sound it's obvious but if it's pleasant to you don't let anyone tell you otherwise. If you can, buy both and return the one you like the less. Your room can change a lot how speakers sound. For my 12 squares I had to plug the Cabasse ports as they overwhelmed my space and I power them with a 150$ topping pa3s which is more than enough power and outperformed a 1000$+ Marantz. Newer Class D are a game changer.

[@hillionjoris]

@@RanTausi If you choose the cabasse I'm pretty sure you can get them way cheaper on a french website with a 15$ international delivery. Then it depends on how much your gouvernement will charge you to let the package in at the border.

[@leeh4722]

Ok...my guess at you top 3. Evo Cabasse Klipsch

[@PursuitPerfectSystem]

Very close man

[@leeh4722]

Ok....you really did save the best till last!

[@andrewforsythe7240]

This sounds like another 'all rounder'

[@PursuitPerfectSystem]

good all rounder yes but quite unique in character because it merges different speakers strengths all into 1

[@Random-ed2xf]

I think we have a different idea of affordable.

[@PursuitPerfectSystem]

That is a fair criticism but if you factor in the whole speaker market these at 100% in the more affordable side of it

[@chinmeysway]

3way design is good for woofer to have less tasks in lower bottom but then it only goes to 60hz that seems bloody lame

[@RasheedKhan-he6xx]

Thank heaven for the grills because that's a face only a mother can love. 😂

[@PursuitPerfectSystem]

Are you referring to me or the speakers??? haha :)

[@RasheedKhan-he6xx]

@@PursuitPerfectSystem Lol! I would never! Hahaha but that was a good one mate. Hehe.

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