What Hi-Fi? Verdict
The Cobra VEE 3 should have enough muscle and power to re-energise even the softest-sounding systems
Pros
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Clear and detailed sound
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Great timing and organisation
Cons
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Will not suit all systems
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The Cobra VEE 3 should have enough muscle and power to re-energise even the softest- or weakest-sounding systems.
It produces a clear, detailed sound – there’s a greater sense of insight when compared with the likes of Van den Hul’s the Bay C5 – and it brings a very driven and focused feel to music.
The Cobra VEE 3 allows your system to lock on to the midrange and vocals of a track, thrusting them into the heart of the soundstage.
Play Calvin Harris’s Under Control and the vocal is front and centre, while the track builds and explodes into life with a solid beat.
Verdict
The only downside to this forceful approach is the Cobra VEE 3 won’t suit all systems – some may find it too imposing.
It does allow for a great sense of timing and organisation though – you never get the feeling that the music is starting to unravel.
