Any Opinios on Genesis II.5


When where this speakers made?
How is it constructed; aktiv amp driving subs, ribbons etc?

How does the sound compare to more modern speakers?

is 7000USD to much? What was the price new?

Thanks in advance
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I have a copy of the 6 page Stereophile review of Jan 1995 by Robert Harley. I can post or fax if you wish, or can give answers from info provided in review. I almost bought some a year ago, but backed off for no specific reason other than cost--they were around US$7000 ($11000 Australian). Cost US$22000 new in 1995. They are great speakers made in USA, especially for large complex mucical pieces eg. classical, jazz, and can certainly rock. They, and most other Genesis speakers, have excellent tight, fast, low (20Hz) bass-in fact the II.5 has bass to die for. Can be considered a little dry in the midrange but very dynamic and detailed--due to those revealing ribbon mids and plannar tweeters. Vocals can be sweeter and richer on other thanribbons I find.I compare it to an Apogee Diva/Duetta/Scintilla with active high quality subs attached. Have 2 servo amp driven bass drivers per side. These are large speakers 6'x28.5" and 1000lbs (the pair)-certainly serious speakers in their day, or any day. Can compare favourably with todays equivalent.