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Consoles 'Я' Us
First off, a big shout-out and thanks to Beemer for suffering through my haggling about these speakers. Thank you Paul! Secondly, a huge thank you to Markus for driving up to Paul's to collect them while I was without a vehicle (blown head gasket). Thank you both!
Now about the 30's. These things are absolutely stunning. I thought I would never find a speaker that I would prefer to the Stratus Gold i's, but I have. Both visually and sonically, these are (for me) far superior. Pure bliss. Absolutely effortless and pure mids, crystalline bell-like highs and well-controlled, yet deep, bass. Even though these are port-loaded, I have noticed absolutely no chuffing or "huffiness" presented by the forward-facing port. And the soundstage from ~10-12 feet is so deep and realistic. I almost feel as though I'm wearing headphones. The placement of instruments and vocals is almost surgical. I am truly in awe.
More will follow as I spend more time with them. I will try and get weights, dimensions and more pertinent information once the novelty wears off. I'll get some pics taken and post them up as well. I'd like to pull a woofer and confirm the legend of Solens caps in the crossovers and get cab thickness measurements. For now, I am just enjoying them.
Again, thank you Paul and Mark for your help in my acquiring these. I am a happy camper!
BTW: If Paul (Beemer) says a piece is good or is selling it in Barter Town, you can bank on it. Trust this man's judgment, as he knows of what he speaks.
Dave
Now about the 30's. These things are absolutely stunning. I thought I would never find a speaker that I would prefer to the Stratus Gold i's, but I have. Both visually and sonically, these are (for me) far superior. Pure bliss. Absolutely effortless and pure mids, crystalline bell-like highs and well-controlled, yet deep, bass. Even though these are port-loaded, I have noticed absolutely no chuffing or "huffiness" presented by the forward-facing port. And the soundstage from ~10-12 feet is so deep and realistic. I almost feel as though I'm wearing headphones. The placement of instruments and vocals is almost surgical. I am truly in awe.
More will follow as I spend more time with them. I will try and get weights, dimensions and more pertinent information once the novelty wears off. I'll get some pics taken and post them up as well. I'd like to pull a woofer and confirm the legend of Solens caps in the crossovers and get cab thickness measurements. For now, I am just enjoying them.
Again, thank you Paul and Mark for your help in my acquiring these. I am a happy camper!
BTW: If Paul (Beemer) says a piece is good or is selling it in Barter Town, you can bank on it. Trust this man's judgment, as he knows of what he speaks.
Dave
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