For what it's worth, I have experienced three dimensional "holography only twice myself, and both times it was with ProAc speakers. Once was the stand mounted Response 2 and the other time was (I think) the Response 3.5. It was in two different showrooms. It's not a high priority for me, but it was very impressive.
Best Holographic Speakers ~$7k per pair
Hello,
I am currently shopping for a whole new system. I demoed Klipsch Cornwall's and Fyne 502SP's. They were both great in their own regard however I was won over by the Fyne Audio 502SP's because of the holographic illusion they were able to generate. I demoed them with a Music Fidelity M6si amp and Bluenote Icon streamer.
They are currently at the top of my list but this is a big investment and I want to make sure I do my due diligence before pulling the trigger.
I am interested to know if there are any other speakers in this price range i should be checking out before making my decision? I listen to a wide variety of music including electronic, classic rock, indy rock, hip-hop, orchestral music etc...
In addition to the holographic nature of the 502SP's I also liked the clarity and punch they gave. I have read about the Ascend Audio ELX towers, Mofi 888's and Tannoy Arden's, but only seem to be able to set up a demo of the Mofi 888's which i plan on doing soon. I live in the LA area if that helps.
Thanks for your help
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@julesg13th well you didn't invent the word and I didn't mean it in an offensive way. 3D, Imaging and soundstage makes more sense to me. Holographic implies visual and we won't see the drummer and singers. But we can hear where they are - kind of |
@kofibaffour holographic is a stupid word, in the audio buzzword vocabulary which is full of BS anyway |
@julesg13th yum I'd say go demo. Do not take any anecdote here as gospel. Go demo with your music. And holographic in a 2 channel system is an oxymoron.
These videos explain why: Video 1 - https://youtu.be/FHjy0ZV0V7U?si=8X34gUvLvy_GfQ9t
Video 2 - https://youtu.be/8qihRNB660M?si=J9xn2oo9qDv-fk9U
Watch these so you temper expectations. Go demo the 888
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A few things that would help for recommendations.
Also, are you open to planar speakers like Magnepans or electrostatics (i.e. Martin Logan). If you have a "smaller" size room, you might want to check out Totem Hawks or Forest, and the Wind model for larger rooms. - Jeff |
Yes, I have a dedicated room I am treating. Yes i am trying to demo as much as I can. I feel I need to buy sooner than later because it won't be long until the tariff's are going to affect the pricing of everything. I was really hoping to demo the Ascend Acoustic ELX towers but they don't have any availible to demo at the moment. Are there any speakers in my price point you might steer me towards? I forgot to mention i've also demoed Kef R11's.
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You're about to drop $7k, I would spend the traffic time and gas to visit all the LA/Orange Co. spaces possible and just listen to decide. You're also aware they won't sound as holographic unless you have a dedicated/ treated room? One person's "holographic" won't be to another. There are MANY candidates in your price point. You just have to find the dealer willing to give you the time to listen. The video on the Fyne makes them out to be spectacular. There are videos that present to 888's to be equally spectacular. The new 10's must be on a unheard of level 😂 |
