Joseph Audio RM25XL


I had a pair of JSE Infinite Slopes back in the 80's and loved their sound, but they were a bit bass shy. I just acquired a pair of RM25XL speakers and got them set up this afternoon. Out of the box, for some reason, they were not that impressive, but after a few hours of listening to them, I am just blown away. The soundstage is immense with the players suspended in air. The extension on the upper end is very impressive and the low end, while not extremely low, is very well controlled and powerful. I have heard a ton of really fine speakers in this price range, but I must say these speakers have absolutely no deficiencies. I wouldn't describe them as particularly "warm", rather extremely accurate and musical. I am using a Modwright KWA 100SE amp and a Belles 22A preamp and these speakers are simply creating a magical sound I have not heard before in my listening room. All plans for off for tonight... I am gonna be tipping a few brewski's and getting acquainted with these fine new speakers.
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Guys-


I have no experience w/ the RM25. I do have listening experience w/ the Pulsar + Perspective. These (2) models are all about the midrange.

Probably the best vocals that I have heard in any speaker. There is a down side, as to my ears, the top octave is rolled off and at least the bottom octave as well. This was present on both vinyl & digital recordings.  Not bad in any way. I believe that Jeff Joseph offers a true full-range (no roll off) on the Pearl 2 + Pearl 3 loudspeakers!

Hello Taylor-
good to see you here;
the JA speakers were in a system w/ Octave and Primare gear.
Cardas cabling.  Sensational vocals- really stood out.

Compared to other systems, other gear, the over-all presentation was slightly rolled off top and bottom.