Sound lab - Eminent Technology - Innersound


I don't have a truckload of cash so I can't afford the large Sound Labs.

Does anyone have first hand experience with the S L Dynastat? If so, how do they compare to the ET's LFT-VIIIa's or Innersound Eros MK II?

Also, anyone have experience with Sound Lab's center channel, the Marquee, in a two (L&R) or three (L&R&C) setup?

I was thinking multiple Marquee's would capture the magic of Sound Lab in a small home theater setup.

Thank You
sedona

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Hello Sedona,

I sell SoundLABs and used to own Dynastats, have some experience with InnerSounds, and have only heard Eminience Technology speakers under show conditions. To me the ET's didn't have the articulation of the electrostats, but then most speakers don't.

The main difference between the InnerSounds and Sound Labs is the wider pattern (and hence wider sweet spot) of the Sound Labs vs. the narrow pattern (with superb imaging for one) and tighter bass of the InnerSounds.

I gather that you're looking at home theater options, in which case the wide radiation pattern (and hence wide sweet spot) of the Dynastats might make more sense.

The Marquee is a decent center channel, but I don't think it would be competition for the Dynastat as left and right speakers for music. A pair of Marquees retails for almost as much as a pair of Dynastats. Personally, I'd pick two Dynastats over three Marquees. The Marquee is not a dipole, and the electrostatic element it uses isn't as good as the large dipole panels. The Marquee's three square elements are angled to give reasonably broad coverage in the horizontal plane, but they are beamy in the vertical plane. The crossover is fairly high - about 1 kHz. The Dynastat crosses over at 250 Hz, and its electrostatic panel is tall enough to give good vertical coverage, while horizontally it gives uniform coverage over a 60 degree arc.

I hope this helps - let me know if you have any other questions.

Best of luck in your quest,

Duke