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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2018 5:20:45 GMT
Has anyone had any experiences with this speaker?
It gets love online and good reviews as well.
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Post by ChrisB on Jun 4, 2018 5:54:37 GMT
 I can't answer your question but thought a nice picture would be good! |
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 4, 2018 12:44:32 GMT
Those are damn handsome speakers!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2018 2:14:29 GMT
Thanks Chris! Jules, they’re a bit pretty aren’t they. The ones I’m trying to procure are all piano gloss black; a special finish not normally available. Tbh I think I prefer some of the veneers, but I’m buys by ex-demo, otherwise these are waaaay out of my price range (still might be, we’ll see). I’ve been informed by someone (whose opinion I value) that they are very forward sounding and I should avoid them. I’ve read so much positive press and opinions around them that it’s hard not to be tempted by the prospect of owning them. I guess it boils down to the old you have to demo them yourself, in your home, to really know. No option here, as they’re going to ship from California... I welcome any thoughts/experiences here  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2018 4:24:38 GMT
To open the discussion up a bit, perhaps people can tell me any experiences / thoughts that have on transmission line (T/L) speakers in general - good or bad? Here is one of the actual speakers I'm in the process of buying:  IMG_1407 by Martin Johnson, on Flickr |
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Post by MartinT on Jun 5, 2018 7:08:14 GMT
Transmission line speakers can give you a very extended bass response, although they fall away rapidly below the cut-off frequency. They usually require a power amp with some grip to control them. Positioning is important in order to integrate them well into the room.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2018 7:59:35 GMT
Thanks Martin; interesting to know. These are -3db @ 20hz so have low-end extension.
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Post by MartinT on Jun 5, 2018 8:40:06 GMT
Nice - I always want to feel the 16Hz organ pedal  |
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Post by steve59 on Jan 2, 2019 15:41:29 GMT
sO, DID YOU BUY THEM? I never got a chance to hear them either but have seen some with wood grain finish that were stunning to look at!Reviews claim they're very sensitive and tube friendly. I don't really go by what others say about how speakers sound anymore since my room imparts its own will and speakers NEVER sound the same down here.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2019 16:10:45 GMT
I have always had a soft spot for Transmission line speakers due to my Father owning a pair of IMF ALS-40's when I was younger. They can sound very good but I have always found the bass to be a bit plumy and generally slower than more conventional speakers.
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Post by Stratmangler on Jan 3, 2019 9:56:13 GMT
I have always had a soft spot for Transmission line speakers due to my Father owning a pair of IMF ALS-40's when I was younger. They can sound very good but I have always found the bass to be a bit plumy and generally slower than more conventional speakers. I've been struggling with the plumy bit - how can you hear that something is heavily adorned with feathers? 
The generally slower thing I do get. On the rare occasions I've heard IMF speakers (and thankfully it has been rarely) I've thought the bass to be semi-detached from the rest of the sound. They almost manage to play music, but not quite.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2019 11:04:43 GMT
I have always had a soft spot for Transmission line speakers due to my Father owning a pair of IMF ALS-40's when I was younger. They can sound very good but I have always found the bass to be a bit plumy and generally slower than more conventional speakers. I've been struggling with the plumy bit - how can you hear that something is heavily adorned with feathers?
The generally slower thing I do get. On the rare occasions I've heard IMF speakers (and thankfully it has been rarely) I've thought the bass to be semi-detached from the rest of the sound. They almost manage to play music, but not quite.
Chris Reminds me very much of PMC's |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2019 11:18:12 GMT
I've been struggling with the plumy bit - how can you hear that something is heavily adorned with feathers?
The generally slower thing I do get. On the rare occasions I've heard IMF speakers (and thankfully it has been rarely) I've thought the bass to be semi-detached from the rest of the sound. They almost manage to play music, but not quite.
Chris Reminds me very much of PMC's Na, PMC are MUCH worse!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2019 11:18:47 GMT
I have always had a soft spot for Transmission line speakers due to my Father owning a pair of IMF ALS-40's when I was younger. They can sound very good but I have always found the bass to be a bit plumy and generally slower than more conventional speakers. I've been struggling with the plumy bit - how can you hear that something is heavily adorned with feathers?
The generally slower thing I do get. On the rare occasions I've heard IMF speakers (and thankfully it has been rarely) I've thought the bass to be semi-detached from the rest of the sound. They almost manage to play music, but not quite.
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Post by Stratmangler on Jan 3, 2019 11:20:36 GMT
I've been struggling with the plumy bit - how can you hear that something is heavily adorned with feathers?
The generally slower thing I do get. On the rare occasions I've heard IMF speakers (and thankfully it has been rarely) I've thought the bass to be semi-detached from the rest of the sound. They almost manage to play music, but not quite.
Semantics, Chris, semantics. Not smelling pistakes? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2019 11:21:50 GMT
Semantics, Chris, semantics. Not smelling pistakes? Orry, Me spelin as alaways beeen pritty nafff! |
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Post by Stratmangler on Jan 3, 2019 11:26:39 GMT
Orry, Me spelin as alaways beeen pritty nafff! Weirdly enough that comes across as perfectly understandable. Plumy does not. I could guess at what you're trying to get across, but then that would be my guess, and my guess could easily be incorrect. Which means I'm still at the same point. What do you mean by plumy? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2019 11:36:52 GMT
I think I mean the equivilant of lumpy sounding, too full, limiting detail.
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Post by Stratmangler on Jan 3, 2019 11:40:39 GMT
I think I mean the equivilant of lumpy sounding, too full, limiting detail. Gotcha!
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Post by MartinT on Jan 3, 2019 12:50:02 GMT
I think he meant plummy (double 'm' changes the sound of the 'u').
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