A-16 Audio Euridia and Roksan Ojan 3X's are 2 of the more obscure speaker pairs i own.
Owners of speakers by obscure companies chime in
Recently I discovered that there is a cottage industry out there producing some great speakers. Then I posted asking who are these companies and what speakers are they churning out. I was surprised at how many names popped up that I never heard of before. This time around we would like to hear from the owners and their experiences.
One last note, I beleive most of us realize how fortunate for us to have such a variety to choose from, only thing we need to figure out is how do we get to hear them?
Thanks in advance.
One last note, I beleive most of us realize how fortunate for us to have such a variety to choose from, only thing we need to figure out is how do we get to hear them?
Thanks in advance.
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Regarding how us obscurians promote our products, I do audio shows and take my speakers to people's home for an audition if they don't live too far away. I have had some success with Audiogon ads, but zero results from a year's worth of Stereophile classified ads. But most of my action has come from word-of-mouth, a lot of which can be traced back to audio shows. I'll second the nomination of Rex speakers. I've heard them twice now at audio shows, and they punch well above their weight class in many areas. Vytas has done an excellent job as far as price/performance goes, not to mention their tiny footprint. Credit also to Trelja's amps. And speaking of Trelja, he didn't mention it but he imports an excitingly obscure line of speakers that I haven't heard yet but I like the philosophy behind them as well as the configuration: http://www.opera-consonance.com/products/barque.htm Duke dealer/manufacturer |
Duke, I don't know what I was thinking, but I surely should have included you on this list. I'M SORRY!!! Honestly, I first met Duke at RMAF 2007 after all these years of Audiogon friendship. As I told him there, with the Atma Sphere amplifier he was using, it was truly one of the best sounds at the show. Rich, full-bodied sound with a sense of being alive that is almost impossible for most to capture. One of the best sounds I've ever heard out of the OTLs, and at a show no less! I wish my room at that show sounded 25% as good. BTW, I think Ralph would be wise to use Duke's speakers in his own rooms... |
SP Tech must be listed, judging from the response of every new (unfortunately, too few) owner, both here and on AudioCircle. Maybe Bob Smith can respond; like many dicsreet, modest new designers, he keeps a low profile, but having heard his design views, it would be a pity if he continually stays under the radar. |
I've owned them for going on 5 years now, and though I'll happily buy the first pair of speakers that better those produced by SP Tech, I don't believe my money will be going anywhere except La Porte, IN. No one speaker is for everyone, but SP Tech speakers come closer than any I've ever heard. If Bob had the wherewithal for an even marginally effectively marketing campaign, I believe the speaker landscape would be very different. For those with access, ask Steve McCormack and/or Jim "I hate speakers" Merod what they think about them. SP Technology |
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