Conrad Johnson Loudspeakers-Synthesis.


Prior to my current speakers, the only speaker that I'd ever heard that projected an image OUTSIDE the lateral confines of the speaker were Conrad Johnson Synthesis 2 ways, where the cymbals (as I recall) of a musical piece seemed to shoot up and out, and emanate from both corners of the room. To this day I don't know whether it was due to reflections off the walls or truly great imaging, but it was cool either way. I became fascinated with the Synthesis line by Conrad Johnson and the four tower Reference System as well. It retailed at $8000 way back around the late 1980's. I never even got to hear it, but was always intrigued.

The point: I'm wondering whether any other members have heard or owned the Synthesis Reference four tower system. If so, what do (or did) you think?

-Bill
Footnote: The topic is timely because a Conrad Johnson Synthesis Reference four tower system is being auctioned by someone right here on Audiogon. This is the first such system I can remember EVER seeing offered for sale ANYWHERE after all these years. And the starting price is cheap, too.

{{{And NO, I have nothing whatsoever to do with the seller, or the auction, etc.}}}
mdhoover

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"Blew me away with openness, airiness, soundstage and complete lack of speaker presence. It sounded like music, with each instrument sounding like the instrument rather than a recording of one."
Mgoodwin
You're talking about the Quads or the Dynaudio Evidence here? (Sorry, but I couldn't be certain. Sometimes that happens with me.....)
Mgoodwin,
Ok, I see. I can't answer the amp question, but others probably could.
-Bill