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The shockingly great Cerwin Vega VS 150

lattiboy

lattiboy

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Picked these up a few weeks ago on a lark and have been thrilled ever since. I figured with 15" subs, dual ports, and being CV they would be a boomy mess. I was so wrong. (And also hadn't read that these were the TOTL CV aimed at the audiophile market)

They are incredibly well balanced and detailed and only kick out the bass when called for. The soundstage is very large. They're hyper efficient at an incredible 102db @ 4 ohms. They're capable of 120db, which is basically a live performance level of sound. I got them up pretty good on my 50w tube amp and the sensation of sound becoming SO LOUD without changing the signature is downright magical.

They're enormous. Absolute monsters and I'm still shocked they fit in my car. You could easily use them as siege weapons if that came up. 90lbs a piece.

They look... kinda great? Horrible? Tacky? Delightfully retro? I dunno. It's an acquired taste. I do know that they could take a beating as the components are all hidden behind hard plastic grates or screens.

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Here's a video of them absolutely nailing Trampled by Turtles "Victory". The best I've ever heard that song reproduced.

 
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I dig CV's enough to own some (E-712 & LS-12) so I hear what you're saying...

A good friend has a pair of CV CLS-215 and even TAS had to give those a solid :thumbsup: review.

The best part about 'em is the more power you feed 'em the better they're going to sound,even @ lower listening levels.
No need for a loudness button with CV's and big wpc amp(s) driving them,LOL.

FWIW

Bret P.
 
I had only one opportunity to properly audition CV speakers during their heyday. I finally found a honest to goodness audio store that demonstrated them with tone controls flat, and no loudness compensation. In that context, I was quite impressed. The only reason that I never got serious about buying some was the cabinet aesthetics. To me, whether they were covered in plastic or real wood veneer, the CV cabinets were just . . . well . . . ugly!

All other times that I heard them in stores or in owner's homes, it was always too loud and every boost available in an amplifier/receiver was actively engaged. The bass was always great, but the rest was overdriven, fuzzy, and blurry-sounding. So, CV and I never had a proper date to get to know one another.

I'm glad there's a good appreciation for them again.

GeeDeeEmm
 
I have just found out the AWESOME purple grates are not standard. I guess CV can be forgiven for this oversight, but I'm glad the previous owner rectified it.
 
I know this is an old thread but I just picked up a very clean pair of these cv 150s (early 90s) and WOW! These things are very nice. Hooked up to my Pioneer SX1250 they sound great from low volume to "call the cops volume" They make my HPM 100s take the back seat.
 
lattiboy said:
Picked these up a few weeks ago on a lark and have been thrilled ever since. I figured with 15" subs, dual ports, and being CV they would be a boomy mess. I was so wrong. (And also hadn't read that these were the TOTL CV aimed at the audiophile market)

They are incredibly well balanced and detailed and only kick out the bass when called for. The soundstage is very large. They're hyper efficient at an incredible 102db @ 4 ohms. They're capable of 120db, which is basically a live performance level of sound. I got them up pretty good on my 50w tube amp and the sensation of sound becoming SO LOUD without changing the signature is downright magical.

They're enormous. Absolute monsters and I'm still shocked they fit in my car. You could easily use them as siege weapons if that came up. 90lbs a piece.

They look... kinda great? Horrible? Tacky? Delightfully retro? I dunno. It's an acquired taste. I do know that they could take a beating as the components are all hidden behind hard plastic grates or screens.

GNWEewB.jpg


Here's a video of them absolutely nailing Trampled by Turtles "Victory". The best I've ever heard that song reproduced.

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lattiboy said:
Picked these up a few weeks ago on a lark and have been thrilled ever since. I figured with 15" subs, dual ports, and being CV they would be a boomy mess. I was so wrong. (And also hadn't read that these were the TOTL CV aimed at the audiophile market)

They are incredibly well balanced and detailed and only kick out the bass when called for. The soundstage is very large. They're hyper efficient at an incredible 102db @ 4 ohms. They're capable of 120db, which is basically a live performance level of sound. I got them up pretty good on my 50w tube amp and the sensation of sound becoming SO LOUD without changing the signature is downright magical.

They're enormous. Absolute monsters and I'm still shocked they fit in my car. You could easily use them as siege weapons if that came up. 90lbs a piece.

They look... kinda great? Horrible? Tacky? Delightfully retro? I dunno. It's an acquired taste. I do know that they could take a beating as the components are all hidden behind hard plastic grates or screens.

GNWEewB.jpg


Here's a video of them absolutely nailing Trampled by Turtles "Victory". The best I've ever heard that song reproduced.

Click to expand...
Does anyone know where to find the schematics for the crossovers…..I have a pair that need refreshing…..I just can’t figure out what size PTC resetteable fuse they need.
 
llovvorn63 said:
Does anyone know where to find the schematics for the crossovers…..I have a pair that need refreshing…..I just can’t figure out what size PTC resetteable fuse they need.
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Honestly I own a few vega's. I have bypassed the fuses and resettable fuses. I don't see a reason for them being in the signal path. I believe it to be more for protection for people who don't know how to drive them. Not sure if I have a schematic for the xover, but if I find it I will post it.
 
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