Cerwin Vega Cls-215

[Rhovas]

Instead of asking for an opinion, listen to them yourself - it's really the only way to judge.

I've owned lots of equipment SAE, Soundcraftsman, Phase Linear....and several CV's through the years, in several countries. If I want soundstage detail, I listen to the Polk Signature References I picked up in '86 (you'll find a lot of snobs who hate those, too - but just about everyone who heard mine covets them) but they just don't shake the foundation when I watch movies.

No matter what configuration I run, you can rest assured I'll have at least a pair of CV's in the mix - they are crowd pleasers. Almost 20 years ago, I DJ'd a block party in Germany with a pair of bridged Yamaha M-80's mated to a pair of CV D15-EE's, they sounded GREAT, all day long, at near-maxxed volume. Not once did I have to worry about blowing caps or cones. No way in hell would I subject my SDA-SRS to the abuse of that application.

I recently bought six CLS-215's for home theater use - absolutely no regrets, they dominate with clarity. My subwoofer is a 166 pound monster - a CV SL-36B powered by a bridged TFM-15...not required AT ALL when I have the CLS-215's running off of the Sunfire TGA-7400. The CLS project clear sound with good imaging at horrendous volumes...that's what they do best, anything less would be vaporized >10 db's shy of muster. They are not 'cheaply made', nor are they the designed to sit aside chiffon or dainty doilies - they are physically imposing, brutish, and the steel grills are a plus if you have them situated in vulnerable locations. You will NOT be embarassed by these speakers, especially if you entertain parties, dances, club scenarios, or kick back with a pal or two. For me - the highs are smooth without being shrill and the mids are a bit forward (around 2k-3k), but won't tire your ears. Low frequencies are the CLS-215's forte' - deep, clean and engaging...no muddy 200-300Hz bump at all, no extension from an artificial 60-80Hz frequency hump, very smooth.

I strongly suggest you listen for YOURSELF prior to forming an opinion. I'm an old guy who knows better than to tell you what you should like based on MY opinion.


Good Luck!

[johnny p]

I had CV RE-30's, paired with the RE-16's for surrounds, the center channel that matched the RE series, and my SUB-150 which was a massive 15" downward firing beast..... I thought they sounded just fine and dandy, and people would tell me how great it sounded while blasting away through Star-Wars, or "Blade" when it first came out, or music that I would rock..... I have since replaced them, and although I don't have anything negative to say about them for their intended purpose, I'm very glad I could afford to make them into a "basement" system for when people come over to shoot pool or play foosball..... They were great in college, but hearing what TRUE precision sound is (I'm not there yet) has opened up my ears, and made me feel foolish for a purchase I made 10 years ago..... go figure!

If you like hard pounding rock, CV's are perfect.

[Rhovas]

http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/c...ega_cls215.htm

[tom_hankins]

http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/c...ega_cls215.htm

Absolute Sound also reviewed these CV speakers, and to my suprise found them very good.

[robo5555]

CV CLS 215's are awesome speakers. You can get a pair for less than a grand!! Check this review http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/c...ega_cls215.htm
They sound so good they compare to speakers 5 times their price. I'm so happy with my pair. Read the referenced review.

[danielstillson]

I listen to Drum 'N' Bass, Jungle from the UK and I have test a lot of good speakers out there that can't handle the very heavy aggressive bass of dnb so I think Cerwin Vega CLS Series are the only ones that can handle that type of abuse -----I thing? I am looking at Definitive's BP7002 Bipolar SuperTower and I have tested them and they sounded very good but couldn't put out the bass I wanted?

[RoadRunner6]

Yeah, but do they sound as good as the BOSE Wave Radio that sounds better than systems costing 5 times as much?

RR6

[robb01]

Yeah, but do they sound as good as the BOSE Wave Radio that sounds better than systems costing 5 times as much?

RR6

Hah

[nofs2003]

Hi all,

There are a lot of folks who obviously know their audio well, but I was compelled to add my two cents worth here regarding the CV CIs 215 speakers ... or should I say SHOUTERS! :-)

I have always enjoyed good audio and have owned decent speakers such as Paradigms and Polks, but none were as fun, or have they ever come close to being as all-around enjoyable as the 215's.

These things will tickle your ribs; they are an interactive musical experience. I know that is not what a pure fan of audio will want to hear, but as I said earlier, these things are FUN, and I honestly don't feel that the over-all sound quality is that bad at all.

If you purchase them, you must have a listen to, say, Angel, or perhaps Teardrop, performed by Massive Attack -- but you had best wait until your wife has gone out shopping!http://forums.audioreview.com/images/smilies/nono.gif

You will then see why I say these things are good rib-tickling fun!!

Can you really ask for much more?:-)

I hope this helps. I found all posters comments on the 215s to be very enlightening. Great site.