Anyone hear Classic Audio T9?

 If I remember correctly the T3's have two woofers one for mid bass and the other for the very bottom, a built in subwoofer.

Actually its simply two 15" woofers, one forward firing and the other down-firing. They both are operating on the same circuit. But they have a Fs of 22Hz; no worries going to 20Hz (I had my T-3s built a little taller so they would be flat to 20Hz and they do that with no worries). So they are crossed over at 500Hz. The Swarm subs are crossed over at about 65Hz.

Clearly, the T9 won't be able to do everything the T3 does.  But if the main loss is maximum output, I don't listen at crazy volume levels, so I was thinking they might work.  My current speakers have 8" drivers, too (sealed box mid & band pass woofer).  But if the character is unrecognizable from the T3, then it might not be worthwhile.  If I go big, I was thinking more along the lines of the SSIIB (only 1 woofer), so noticably smaller than the T3, but still really hulking by most other standards.  Then there's the question of how does the acoustic lens sound compared to the tractrix horn?  I don't know.  The T5 seemed like a possibility, but it sounded like he doesn't offer it any more, although I could be wrong about that.

No matter what a person's sonic preferences are, I can't imagine them not enjoying the sound of Classic Audio speakers. The sound is just so natural and inviting. I have heard them only twice, and it was in show conditions, but each time I knew that they were speakers that I could love long term. You'll get used to the visual intrusion, and anyway, I think that they're beautiful. 

Then there's the question of how does the acoustic lens sound compared to the tractrix horn?

The lens seems to have a harshness (this entirely IMO) compared to the tractrix horn. If you're interested in the T-9, by all means, call John and talk to him. He's not going to steer you wrong on this!

The below quote is how I feel. I just acquired a pair of T1.5 reference after years and years of looking for my next speaker. Listened to a variety of topologies and styles and at the same time attended numerous audio shows in the U.S. and in Europe. After hearing several Classic audio Loudspeakers at these various shows my impressions were confirmed as to the sound quality attributes that conveyed to me that these were special speakers.


My belief is if you like the signature sound of the contemporary series from Classic Audio that you should reach out to Classic Audio and ask about if he has any cabinets for the T9 or is willing to build you one. When I visited his shop this past summer, I get the impression that he builds to quality and not time standards...therefore, a new build would probably be a little while. That’s why I mentioned asking him what cabinets he has laying around. Good luck.


“No matter what a person’s sonic preferences are, I can’t imagine them not enjoying the sound of Classic Audio speakers. The sound is just so natural and inviting. I have heard them only twice, and it was in show conditions, but each time I knew that they were speakers that I could love long term. You’ll get used to the visual intrusion, and anyway, I think that they’re beautiful”

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