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Best undiscovered speakers on the market today ?
Have you ever noticed the same brands of equipment and speaker manufacturers being debated over and over again in most threads ? I am curious what are some of the most little know speakers deserving mention you have heard ? With the lone caveat that they must still be currently in production.
I am curious to hear from some of the more research oriented audiophiles like myself. Those who don't just buy it because someone else liked it but listen for them selves.
Remember this hobbie is allot like choosing a mate there are no wrong choices as long as it works for you and suits your personal taste !
I am curious to hear from some of the more research oriented audiophiles like myself. Those who don't just buy it because someone else liked it but listen for them selves.
Remember this hobbie is allot like choosing a mate there are no wrong choices as long as it works for you and suits your personal taste !
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Although they've been around for over 30 years, Ohm Acoustics might qualify. These days, with only word-of-mouth and email advertising, few audio press reviews, and no hifi show demo appearances, Ohm is somewhat under the radar. I will admit that I arranged to home-audition a pair of Ohms because other Audiogoners described them in a way that suggested they were what I was seeking. That turned out to be very much the case. A year after I decided to keep my Ohm Walsh 2000s, I could not be happier with them and the value they offer. My full review of these speakers is in the Review section of this site. |
Depending on how far you define "undiscovered" Xavian http://www.xavian.cz/en/index.html Brodmann Acoustics http://www.brodmannacoustics.com/en A few years ago, Albert mentioned Bösendorfer; Brodmann may be regarded as a successor to them since Bösendorfer speakers went out of production after Yamaha took over that venerable company; Also, one that belongs to the really almost unknown: Daluso (Design Aluminium Soundsystems) http://www.daluso.com/ |
Good day all, Grant Fidelity has two models of monitors that are absolutely outstanding. The top model being their RBS-1 monitor at around 2k mark. The bass produced from these is incredible, so much so, I had to settle for the model down, the MBS-1. (approx. 1k) my room is simply too small the RBS's. I'm not complaining though, it saved 1k, and the sound is still outstanding. |
Two speakers that deserve merit are Audiokinesis and High Emotion Audio. The Audiokinesis perform well above their price points, are easy to drive, wide bandwidth and plainly outright musical. Another is the High Emotion Audio line. They have patented a new kind of tweeter that is much faster than the prior art and is also very efficient. I've not heard their more full-range efforts yet, but their monitors are without question head and shoulders above the competition. |
I have 3 for you: 1. Magnestand (mofified Maggies) 2. WaveTouch Audio Grand Teton's 3. Linkwitz Orion's or LX521's If you want a real "giant slayer" for a small room (or even a large room): you will not find anything that will beat the WaveTouch Grand Teton monitors - simply amazing, especially for the price! But... if I have a little larger budget... the Linkwitz Orion's or LX521's would be my choice over all other's available! Unvbelievable "live, life-like" sound! |
I just posted a review of my BMC PureVOX, which I've now owned for a few months. They were off the beaten path for me, stepped out on a limb and gave them a shot and I'm elated with them. My previous experience was with a lot of B&W, Proac, Sonus Faber, Mirage, AR, all big well-known names. I'm guessing most people have never seen a pair of the PureVOX, but they best everything I've ever owned before. I think they qualify as "undiscovered" for most people. |
Bcgator, I still remember at CES when Carlos just plunked down the Pure Vox in his room and connected them to the amps. They are indeed quite impressive. But they lack the bass that is evident in the BMC Arcadias, which are, of course, more expensive. I think the BMC gear in general is undiscovered in the USA. |
Tbg, yes I'm sure they do lack the bass that the BMC Arcadias put out! That's like saying the Ford F150 lacks the carrying capacity available in an 18-wheeled tractor trailer :-) With two 11-inch woofers per side, and weighing 200 lbs each, I'm quite certain the floor-standing Arcadia puts out more bass than any monitor design I've ever heard of. And at $36K per pair, I do believe the Arcadias will never see the inside of my humble abode. BMC's product dichotomy is interesting - they have the PureVOX at just under $6500, basically a monitor on an integrated stand, and then the big Arcadias all the way up at $36K. I wonder if they'll add something in the middle, to fill the gap. |