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Consensus Audio heaven

Has anyone else been fortunate enough to hear the superb Consensus Audio speakers in action?!

Having recently heard the extremely low priced Magma and also the Conspiracy models I was totally taken aback by their cohesiveness, guessing mainly due to using ceramic speakers throughout for synergised voicing throughout the frequencies rather than mix and matching as many makers do.
Having liked the Lumen Whites but felt they were left wanting (especially in the bass), this new design from Stefan Fekete is something that improves on the Lumens tenfold - they are a breed apart and for my money are the finest speakers I've ever heard, regardless of cost - and believe me I've heard many.
If anyone else has tried them I would love to hear your feedback too. I personally went the extra mile and plumped for the Conspiracy model, and cannot wait until the day I can afford the awe inducing Statements!
firebird2
quanmer
102 posts
 
Gferrari, I have audit both, pleasr see my post here :http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1268815987&openflup&365&4#365
lowlands
3 posts
 
Folks,

I got interested reading about this brand, only to find out that Consensus Audio is no longer in business.... Their site is down and it was said elsewhere on 'gon that the company stopped (Frankpiet?).

There are Conspiracies popping up used / ex demo for close to 1/3rd of former list price (in Euro & in Europe that is). Sounds like a bargain? Also, anyone know what the 'L' version is and why there are different floor plates around?

Also, it seems there is a new brand "Artos Audio" (http://www.artos-audio.com/) that carries the exact same line of loudspeaker models, with new name & badge only. The US importer seems to have swapped 'brands' (Consensus => Artos) the same.....

Anyone have the entire story?

Will buying a used Consensus allow for repairs (not presumed under warranties) to be undertaken by Artos, if I need, say, a replacement driver (since they are said to be bespoke / not standard Accuton). That would make buying a mint & used Consensus model very worth while....
missioncoonery
1,192 posts
 
About a year ago I looked at Consensus and their re-labled brand Artos Audio.Too much of a crap shoot for the high cost.If you do your research you will find warning after warning about buying these speakers.Way better options in that price range,but if ya like Vegas go for it!!!
rkochies
42 posts
 
I did get involved in the crap shoot and bought a pair of Consensus Passions from dealer in Italy. These are the best speakers I have ever heard. They mate very well with my custom Edge NL 10.2....
shubertmaniac
350 posts
 
Yes Consensus is now Artos with the same designs except internal wiring. Also if you ask you can get upgrades like black ceramics, and extra extra and more extra finishes, as good as or better than Tidal. You can it coated with 100 layers if you ask and costs more money of course. I have had the pleasure of hearing the speakers (Mirage with 4 7 inch ceramics, 1 7 inch midrange ceramic and 1.2 inch diamond tweeter) in Switzerland with ALEH, Orpheus and Octave electronics. Blows away anything by Tidal or Avalon or Magico or anything especially with the ALEH electronics [ 6MHz bandwidth!]Think Avalon resolution with Magico dynamics with pitch definition like Magnepan.....get the drift???
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