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Post by steveeb on Sept 28, 2017 16:48:54 GMT
Those who supported the TAS ASBO will remember I brought a pair of speakers that were not ready to listen to, but to ask for some feedback on the cosmetic design:  Blackwoods_ 2 Tone_1 by Steve Jay, on Flickr Obviously I thought it was attractive  but the general concensus, in the words of Leonard Cohen was "you want it darker". Thought you might be interested to see where your comments led... Certainly a more traditional appearance and probably more in keeping with the naming. Yes Mike, I know they are not black black but I'm working towards it. You know what they say, there's no going back! Probably will have a standard finish of spray painted black cabinet with just the baffle veneered.  Blackwoods_Ebony Walnut_15 by Steve Jay, on Flickr  Blackwoods_Ebony Walnut_16 by Steve Jay, on Flickr  Blackwoods_Ebony Walnut_12 by Steve Jay, on Flickr |
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Post by John on Sept 28, 2017 17:18:22 GMT
Had a listen to these recently and very fine speakers they are too.
I prefer the new finish to the one Steve showed us at the store
They capture guitar really well giving that sense of resonance and prescence that the guitar has. They are also more solid in the bass than the Fugel 3. All in all a lovelly speaker that be hard to beat at 3 times the price
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Post by MartinT on Sept 28, 2017 18:50:48 GMT
Are you still using Mark Audio drivers, Steve?
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Post by steveeb on Sept 28, 2017 19:01:12 GMT
Yes Martin, although these are paper cones rather than the alloy you heard before
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Post by Chris on Sept 28, 2017 20:15:00 GMT
Drool. They're stunning.
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Post by puffin on Sept 29, 2017 6:50:23 GMT
I prefer the look of the one's you had at ASBO ,but then I am a bit quirky.
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Post by steveeb on Sept 29, 2017 9:08:48 GMT
 I wonder if there's a psychological effect; if you listened to two pairs of the same speakers but in differing appearance, would you think the ones that you prefer the look of sound better...?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2017 9:39:07 GMT
To be honest I like the look of both pairs, but like Rob, I prefer the ones you had at the ASBO.
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Post by bigman80 on Sept 29, 2017 9:59:46 GMT
The Blackwood's 2 tone look phenomenal. I really like the styling and contrasting woods. If they sound as good as they look you've done a great job.
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Post by steveeb on Sept 29, 2017 10:01:32 GMT
Oh, you fickle bunch!  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Sept 29, 2017 19:34:25 GMT
Much prefer the new version. As you have both you could offer both, but only the 2 styles. Different colours available at a premium ! They are so nearly black I can grant them honorary black status  |
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Post by steveeb on Sept 29, 2017 20:31:40 GMT
I'm honoured Mike  |
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Post by steveeb on Sept 29, 2017 20:45:43 GMT
The Blackwood's 2 tone look phenomenal. I really like the styling and contrasting woods. If they sound as good as they look you've done a great job. Cheers, Bigman. They do.  They needed a little tweeking as some of the angles weren't quite complimentary and caused optical illusions with the cabinet shape - doh! That front baffle is actually vertical... and seeing ply edges, regardless as to how well they are finished, is quite a Marmite thing.  |
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Post by bigman80 on Oct 1, 2017 22:41:24 GMT
The Blackwood's 2 tone look phenomenal. I really like the styling and contrasting woods. If they sound as good as they look you've done a great job. Cheers, Bigman. They do. They needed a little tweeking as some of the angles weren't quite complimentary and caused optical illusions with the cabinet shape - doh! That front baffle is actually vertical... and seeing ply edges, regardless as to how well they are finished, is quite a Marmite thing. I think they look the business, mate. Well done. |
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Post by steveeb on Nov 12, 2017 21:21:49 GMT
I've just had a glowing end of year report You can read the published review here if you're interested in a considered, experienced evaluation Blackwoods, the ear |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2017 21:48:32 GMT
That curved top side panel reminds me of the old Impulse Horn speakers
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Post by steveeb on Nov 12, 2017 22:34:05 GMT
So it does. I didn't take it from them, it just evolved from stiffening the cabinet and needs to change a bit more yet.
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Post by John on Nov 13, 2017 20:09:14 GMT
Nice review I love the last quote " Their performance does have (ultimate) limitations but within the design parameters these speakers produce a musical experience which is very difficult to beat. An audition is probably a prerequisite, and certainly in the context of your own listening space if at all possible, but don’t be surprised if, when you do buy a pair, you can’t turn them off. Highly recommended"
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Post by Mr Whippy on Nov 13, 2017 23:02:35 GMT
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Post by steveeb on Nov 13, 2017 23:33:32 GMT
... and not in a good way |
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