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Shindo Labs

Shindo LatourLatour from Shindo Labs. The Latour is a two way design with a compression driver on a horn for the mid/high and a 15" stiff paper, short throw woofer for the lows. The Latour is a tube friendly 100db efficient and 16ohms flat impedance. It features an adjustable woofer/tweeter level for room placement/matching optimization. Also available is a smaller version featuring a 12" woofer with field coil or Alnico magnets and a smaller field coil compression driver for the mid/high. Which one is right for you depends on the room dimensions.

Auditorium 23

SoloVox SoloVox from Auditorium 23.

The SoloVox is capable of the most extraordinary, life-like, natural and unforced music reproduction with the amplifiers of the most modest output power and they can do this with an ease of placement in moderate sized rooms that it was only recently taken to be unthinkable in an open baffle design. The SoloVox brings all the distinctive virtues of the open baffle to all listening rooms. The uniqueness of the SoloVox extends beyond this major breakthrough in ease of placement in reasonable listening rooms. The SoloVox cabinet design unites the advantages of acoustic baffle and closed housings and achieves optimal utilization of the sound energy radiated to the rear. Ordinarily troublesome diffraction effects of the sound waves radiated forward are reduced by the shape of the acoustic baffle The proportions of energy radiated rearward are dispersed by specially formed elements allowing a positioning near the wall in smaller rooms. The laterally radiated sound waves join the forward ones in ways that literally make the enclosure disappear. Music is played as if in space before you and not from speakers: the ultimate "disappearing" act.

 

DeVORE FIDELITY

DeVore gibbon 3XLgibbon 3XL from DeVore Fidelity. "Amazing sound from a small pair of stand-mounted speakers. Utilizing the tweeter unit from its top-of-the-line Silverback Reference speakers, and a new, 5-inch paper woofer all in a terrific-looking, solid bamboo enclosure (very green), John DeVore has created a wonderful sounding small speaker." - Gary Krakow for The Street.com.
Frequency Response: 45Hz-40kHz Sensitivity: 90dB/W/M Impendence: 8 ohms Dimensions: 15.25" Hx 7.3125" x 10.875 D

 

DeVore SilverbackSilverback from DeVore Fidelity. DeVore Fidelity’s new statement speaker is the long awaited Silverback Reference. This speaker is unmatched in its ability to convey subtle musical nuance and delicate micro-details coupled to explosively powerful dynamics and truly full-range frequency response. A 21Hz-40kHz bandwidth achieved with a true 8 Ohm impedance, and a low-reactance crossover using our award-winning gibbon technology and pure silver foil capacitors makes the Silverback Reference transparent, seamless, and very easy for almost any amplifier to drive.

 

DeVore Gibbon 8gibbon 8 from DeVore Fidelity. "As you may have guessed by now, I bought the test speakers. There was really never any doubt. I knew I wanted them when I first heard them. Everyone who has heard them in my home has also commented on how good they sound. I’m pretty sure you will too." Gary Krakow, MSNBC

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35Hz -30kHz
88dB/W/M
8 ohms
34"Hx8.125"Wx12"D

 

DeVore Gibbon SUPER 8gibbon SUPER 8 from DeVore Fidelity. "John DeVores’ new, compact, floor-standing gibbon SUPER 8 loudspeakers driven by Shindo Electronics made some of the best music I heard at CES regardless of price." Michael Fremer, Stereophile Magazine

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36Hz -40kHz
90dB/W/M
8 ohms
34"Hx8.125"Wx12"D

 

DeVore Gibbon 3gibbon 3 from DeVore Fidelity. "Of particular interest were the Gibbon 3 loudspeakers by DeVore Fidelity, or DeF for short. These are a small, stand-mounted, two-way design that produces a very large sound with a surprising amount of low-end extension, given their diminutive size." Henry Wilkenson, The Stereo Times

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45Hz -30kHz
86dB/W/M
8 ohms
12.5"Hx6.5"Wx9.5"D

REL

REL B2Britannia B2 from REL. For anyone but REL, the B2 would be their signature model. B2 reproduces much of B1’s design, including the patented balanced ARM loading, but in a more compact 10” design with a lower power rating. Forward firing makes this model similarly flexible in placement. Performance is deeply concussive, with high output levels. Quality isn’t everything; it’s the only thing. All Britannia Series feature 24 crossover frequencies from 22-96Hz, using precision trimmed circuits. REL’s unique design permits operation of both high-level support of main speakers and .1 channel from one B2–something no other manufacturer offers. Massive power supplies and outstanding build quality are the cornerstones of REL’s reputation.

SONUS faber

ToyTOY from Sonus faber. Offering a compact and magical new entry into the musical world of Sonus Faber, the TOY series was created to bring the passion for fidelity and the discovery of emotion to the new ways people live today. Sonus Faber conveys in the Toy the sheer experience of joy that comes from working with real passion and enthusiasm for music of all kinds. Toys have always been synonymous with happiness and surprise, the same emotions the art of sound has conveyed from time immemorial. Play is also about spontaneity, embodied perfectly in this gem-like system of compact loudspeakers which are easy to place yet convey the full impact of music in all its variety. The Toy is perfectly at home on a side table; it will surprise and delight you when installed in a bookcase; and it will truly shine when you treat it like the true high-end loudspeaker it is by placing it carefully in your favorite room. The Toy proves the pleasure of music reproduced with clarity and nuance can be a gift to everyone.

 

Guarneri MementoGuarneri Memento from Sonus faber. From the Latin memini, meminisse: memory, remember, to remember something clearly - a loudspeaker which is a synthesis of tradition and innovation, created with the intention of offering the soul of music the chance to reveal itself in all its magnificent coherence, fluidity and harmony. Lute shape design, constrained-mode damping, enclosure formed using 21 pieces of hand selected solid maple wood.

 

Auditor MAuditor "M" from Sonus faber. Auditor “M” embodies the Sonus faber tradition in the field of compact loudspeakers, making use of top-quality components and a minimal crossover network. Auditor M employs a gentle 6dB per octave roll off in order to create a refined sound, a musicality of unquestionable charm. Lute shape design, combination of sandwich construction obtained using hand selected wood layers and solid maple, quality graded and oriented for carefully optimized resonances and standing waves control, available in Natural maple or light graphite multicoated with medium gloss ecologically sensitive lacquer.

 

Concerto DomusConcerto Domus from Sonus faber. Performance and character. Aimed at a demanding audience, this sound diffuser will amaze even the most perceptive music lover, thanks to its outstanding personality, capable of re-evoking the emotion of a musical performance. Lute shape design, construction with de-coupled side panels for resonance control. Combination of black leather and teak or black piano lacquer.

 

Cremona MCremona "M" from Sonus faber. Cremona M, (M = modified) is a loudspeaker that builds forward the recognized technological value of Elipsa in order to achieve new levels of performance in sound reproduction. State of the art components – with particular reference to the midrange made of randomized fibre – combined with a cross-over network that remains faithful to the principle of maximum simplicity, allows this loudspeaker to express itself with great speed, transparency, naturalness and with control of low frequencies. This allows it to be installed in small rooms as well as large. Lute shape design, combination of sandwich construction obtained using hand selected wood layers and solid maple, quality graded and oriented for carefully optimized resonances control. Substructural ribs are strategically placed for absolute rejection of spurious vibration and standing waves control. Natural maple or light graphite multicoated with medium gloss ecologically sensitive lacquer.

Rega Research

Rega RS1RS1 Loudspeaker from Rega Research offers exceptional sound quality and value for money. Its accurate low frequency and very even extended high quality treble generate a well balanced and enjoyable performance. These attributes set the RS1 apart from the competition, producing an extremely versatile, dynamic and musical sound. The RS1 loudspeaker uses our classic RR125 Bass/Mid drive unit. This unit offers excellent damping of resonances, and a unique paper cone. The RR125 has a smooth response which aids seamless Bass driver integration and exceptional timing.

 

Rega RS3RS3 Loudspeaker from Rega Research is Rega's entry level floor standing loudspeaker model. However there is nothing entry level about its performance. 70mm taller than its predecessor it now has improved bass response and makes great use of our new ZRR tweeter technology. The RS3 loudspeaker uses Rega's classic RR125 midrange drive unit housed in a sealed section. This offers excellent control of driver resonances, resulting in a smooth midrange response. The RS3 also benefits from a side firing 5" driver, which utilises an 8 layer voice coil. This voice coil design allows us to eradicate any crossover components for this driver. The Bass seamlessly integrates with the mid range unit and with exceptional timing. This is without compromising any of the midrange and treble performance which Rega is renowned for.

 

Rega RS5RS5 Loudspeaker from Rega Research is the bigger sibling of the RS3. Again a floor standing loudspeaker, utilizing the same cabinet technology designed into the RS3. It has a sealed mid section and a comb filter working together with a precisely tuned port. This gives an exceptional bass, midrange and high frequency output. It is a larger more defined sound when compared to the RS3. The RS5 is suitable for all room environments due to its design of a side firing system. This system can offer improved sound stage/dynamics and also allows the RS range of speakers to cope well in difficult rooms.

 

Rega RS7RS7 Loudspeaker from Rega Research has been designed to be effective, easy to use and above all to reproduce music. Featuring a two and half way driver system enclosed in a quarter wave transmission line, they produce an accurate and natural low frequency response. This is matched with a well balanced Mid range and exceptional high frequency response, thanks to the Rega designed tweeter HF20-ZRR unit and the Bass/Mid RR125 unit.

Quad HiFi

Quad 12L212L2 Bookshelf Speaker from Quad is slightly larger than its stand-mount sibling and as such, offers a slightly wider dynamic range. It also uses a larger 6.5" version of the KEVLAR bass driver, with the low-reflection chassis seen throughout the series. Transient attack and detail are first-class, as is the wide dispersion (reaching across 90 degrees from axis). Bass extension is also impressive with the -3db point reached at 45Hz. Finished in piano laquered gloss, these are excellent all-rounders which will bring out the most in a music collection.

 

ESL-2805ESL-2805 from Quad uses six panels. The inner two panels of the ESL-2805s construction, utilize concentric anode rings for point source imaging, and the outer rings are linear in their response. The clarity of mid-range for which the Quads are most famed is fully in evidence, as is the sparkling detail and transparency that has long been the hallmark of this series. Their response characteristics are virtually identical and a base weight of 34.8kg together with the rigid bracing, ensures they are suitably deep in bass and dynamic enough to fill all but the largest of listening rooms.

Vandersteen Speakers

2Ce IIThe Model 2Ce Signature II from Vandersteen. The legendary Model 2 series has set the standard for affordable high-fidelity loudspeakers for over 20 years. The 2Ce Signature is more transparent and conveys spatial information better than any previous Model 2 series loudspeaker. The low frequencies are tighter and more detailed. The highs are cleaner and lower in distortion. With the addition of the 2Ce Signature, the Model 2 series reaches a new pinnacle of performance and musicality. The Absolute Sound Affordable Speaker of the Year Award for 2002. The Stereophile Class "B" Recommended Component and Editors Choice 2001.

 

2Ce IIThe Quatro from Vandersteen. The Vandersteen Quatro speakers provide enhanced performance by combining the 3a Signature and a pair of 2Wq's in a more esthetically pleasing enclosure, simplifying the setup procedure and presenting a less imposing presence in the room. The Vandersteen Quatro has many of the same attributes as the Model 5 without the cost of the veneered cabinet. Like all Vandersteen speakers, Quatros are completely time and phase accurate. They set new standards for speakers at this price point with wide bandwidth and linearity; exceptional resolution and imaging; and outstanding naturalness and musicality. Vandersteen speakers deliver demonstrably superior performance and sound more like real music.

Verity Audio

AmadisAmadis from Verity Audio's impressive blend of state-of-the-art electrical, mechanical and acoustical features, essential to any pure sound reproduction, will delight music lovers that are truly serious about their listening. The Verity designers optimized the cabinet proportions to meet all room adaptability criteria and invested in the best quality components in a matter to make Amadis an indisputable choice for high sound performance in all acoustical environments. Its attributes of overall refinement respect Verity Audio's tradition in creating loudspeakers you will want to keep for a lifetime. Verity owed it to their community of fans, exceeding all expectations and respecting every last detail in the creation of what turns out to be a total tour de force.

 

FinnFinn from Verity Audio is a new high-end, high efficiency loudspeaker from Verity redefines the standard of excellence in compact loudspeakers. Finn's high efficiency, combined with its stable, 8-ohm nominal impedance, offers unusually natural dynamics with a wide range of amplifiers. The marriage of Finn's driver quality, advanced cabinet construction, and exceptional industrial design and fit-and-finish truly embody the true essence of Verity Audio high-end perfection.

 

LeonoreLeonore from Verity Audio is a new and exquisite high efficiency loudspeaker. Leonore exhibits sensitivity virtues originally only possible with our state-of-the-art eXR line of loudspeakers. It is the fruit of many years of research and development in acoustical engineering and dedicated listening. Its design provides an exceptional tonal balance bringing an awe-inspiring level of musical fulfillment. Leonore performs in a very wide range of audio systems but will develop its full potential when associated with the finest ancillary equipment.