YG Acoustic Kipods


These are the first speakers I've heard that have got me seriously thinking about giving up my Wilson W/P8s. I'm going to take them home this weekend for a comparison.

Any owners out there who can comment on their experience with this speaker?

Wilson bashers: please Save the World on some other thread unless you simply must prove that even the feeble-eared need a hero.
khrys
i have also heard the Kipods in the same system as a pair of WP8's. the Kipods imaged like champs. in the early setup phase before we were able to connect the lower bass module, we played an acoustic guitar track that was as transparent and true-to-like as any other sound i have EVER heard a speaker reproduce. we did feel that the Kipod was not able to play as loud as the WP8, but the YG was more neutral and measured much better than the 8's.
I heard the YG speakers at the CES 2 years ago and enjoyed their sound. In a similer sized room, the VR 7's were far superior. Excellent imaging but a smallish sound stage.
Well, it was worth the effort. The Kipods are dialed in and are now the speakers in residence, having displaced my venerable W/P8s.

The Kipods are more linear, image better and are more articulate. There is a clarity of voice and presence that rivals stats. Add the powerfully lithe bass and you have a dynamic cohesiveness that is closest to the "holy grail" of transducers as I've heard.

They are easy to drive but they do like power.
The 500 watts of SS power I have on tap makes them sing, but I intend to try 450 watts of VTL magic just in case.

Make no mistake, despite their precision these speakers are toe-tappers.
khrys, thanks for the input. I must admit I am very interested. Would you say the Kipods are in the same family with the Wilsons in terms of sound? Did you find them difficult to place correctly in your room?
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