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Anyone listened to LaHave Speakers

This is a speaker that has come on to my radar although I've never heard it. Apparently a very small manufacturer out of Nova Scotia Canada they have been making monitor speakers for 25 years yet seem almost completely unknown to the audiophile community. They have shown at the Montreal Audio Show over the years and most recently at RMAF with their Mela model.

How many of you have heard them and what are your impressions of their presentation? The buzz about these speakers seems under the radar but of the ones that have actually HEARD them there seems to be a concensus that they are quite special in their realistic presentation of music. What is the dope on these speakers? I really am quite curious but info seems quite limited and their website sure doesn't provide much information.
tubegroover
tubegroover OP
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Thanks Rgs92, yes I've read your raves and am aware you have experience with some heavy 2-way contenders. I was unaware of this until I did some research and read your praises. When you hear something that seems so right you want to let the world know. The bottom line is this is a real small outfit with little to no marketing. As a result, there is little available information. You seem to be one of the few shouting your joy but I have also communicated with a few others less vocal but equally enthusiastic. I am a long time owner of Merlin VSM-M's which I am seriously considering upgrading. I really have enjoyed them over the years but before proceeding I am researching my options with my tube based system. I also use a Berning zh270 amp which seems to work well with the Melas based on what I have been told by those who have actually heard this combo.

Hi Bob, I believe they retail for 6.9K.
cafacal
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Hi Tubegroover: My room measures are 3 x 5.5 metres. The Melas now are plased at 70 cm from the back wall and 45 cm from the side walls. Would be better if the room is wider.
I listen to music 3.5 meters from them. The tweeters looking at me.
The low frequency extension and weight is very good for its size. The passive radiator gives a good body to music.
I have some photos from the web of Melas in others rooms,
if you want write me your email address and I will gladly send them.

Carlos.
cafacal
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Hi Tubegroover. The measures of my room are 3x5.50 metres.
The Melas are 60 cm.to the back wall and 45 cm.to the sides walls. The tweteers always must be looking to the sweet spot.
I listen to music at 3.5 metres aprox.
The low frequency extension is exellent with surprising punch and good detail its size. The passive radiator bass sound is natural and credible.
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rx8man
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Here's a current web link.
tubegroover OP
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A lot of great information Rx8man, wouldn't you agree? I didn't provide the website because it's almost a joke. A realization of how small this outfit is but the proof is in the results and the real matter at hand, does it really deliver the goods? It all kind of lends to the mystique of the brand, other than those who've heard and the seemingly universal praise and favorable comparisons to highly regarded, and uber more expensive speakers. You are there realism, organic presentation, natural resolution, non-fatiguing are descriptions that I keep hearing. I sure would like to hear them and plan to one way or another.
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