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New speakers unveiled from Clayton Shaw - Caladan

As I understand it, Clayton developed these speakers after he parted with Spatial Audio.  At a cost of ~$3K, which is astounding, and a beautify wood baffle, they look sensational.  I heard the sound of them in the video below on my cans and was super-impressed.  They go very low in response as well. I can't wait to hear more reviews of them as I am sure that they will be excellent performers for a really affordable price.  You have lived until you have had OB speakers in your room, which is just my humble opinion.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRrgJ-_npls

 

 

 

whitestix
dz13
310 posts
 

@vthokie83 Thanks for the report. I want to confirm that speaker placement is going to do a lot. These are dipole speakers so they are projecting back as well as forward. Some of the bass and soundstage/imaging/presentation is going to be related to how far you have them into the room and what you have behind them.  

vthokie83
1,227 posts
 

dz13,

I certainly agree with your point, speaker placement and room treatment are going to be important. The only issue is that Clayton did not provide any placement thoughts with the speakers, and the only first hand account I can find is the one that I just posted.

tweak1
3,766 posts
 

@vthokie83 

Great report. I prefer OB to box speakers, especially when boxes are < 10K. If possible bring speakers out another foot. either way listen to a well known song from your seat, then stand up and walk toward the speakers. If the sound stage and depth get bigger/deeper then reduce the face angle

Also, everything should begin to settle in around 100 hours

hth

vthokie83
1,227 posts
 

Tweak1,

Will probably wait until 100 hours or so before messing with placement, I want the speakers broken in before playing around too much

knock1
373 posts
 

@vthokie83 Thanks for really outstanding review. Now, I am even more anxious for mine to arrive, hopefully any day now.

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