Deca vs Andromeda
Bass on both the Deca and Andromeda are excellently textured. Quantities aren’t that much different but Andromeda is definitely a little bassier in deep and sub bass. From less than 1 ohm sources, the Andromeda bass rises the deeper it goes, whereas the Deca bass is more linear with equal amounts mid and sub bass. Both dig very deep with zero roll off.
Female vocals on Andromeda feel just a little laid back in direct comparison to the Deca. On it’s own, the Andromeda has really good energy and clarity for female vocals, whereas the Deca places female vocals more intimately and with more energy, while having similar levels of clarity. Male vocals a just a hair fuller and more intimate on the Andromeda when compared to the Deca, revealing it’s downward sloping frequency response. In comparison male vocals on the Deca are a little thinner, with greater clarity and balance with the rest of the presentation. Both are highly resolving and extremely satisfying when balancing resolution with musicality.
When it comes to treble, Andromeda has amazing sparkle and shimmer, without being harsh or fatiguing. While it has a downward sloping frequency response, it rebounds with a rise middle treble for a wide and airy presentation. Distortion rock guitars have excellent bite and crunch, and rock anthems soar. By comparison, the Deca is a smoother, more laid back treble. It has nice sparkle but is definitely more reserved than the Andromeda. While not lacking a sense of air on it’s own, next to the Andromeda it sounds more grounded and polite.
Both the Andromeda and Deca are excellent performers and well worthy of their TOTL price tags. I’d give the nod to the Deca for a more reference tuning and the Andromeda for a slightly more musical and airy approach.
