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!