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Daedalus Audio DA-1

I searched A'gon and could only find one member's review...no discussions about this speaker.

From what I read on the web, this speaker sounds different and my not be everyone's cup-o-tea. They supposedly are more of a "live venue" sound than a speakers that performs according to the traditional audiophile checklist.

Does anyone else have these...Has anyone heard them?

If so, what are your thoughts, what was the system that they were with & what other speakers did you compare them with?

Any experience that you can share would be appreciated.

Mfr's Website:http://www.daedalusaudio.com/index.html

Review http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue20/daedalusda1.htm
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jccornelison
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I own a pair of DA-1's, and mine a fully broken in. Anyway, they definitely provide a high quality live music approach. I think that they are one of the very best out there.

But, if one likes a laid back and unrealistic sound (like many pseudo-audiophiles) they might not be attractive.

jccornelison
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Good question - The Daedalus with their 96 DB efficiency gives as close to real world dynamics as I have heard. They are certainly warm, and provide a round sound with a lot of detail. The designer, Lou Hinkley, is a musician himself. Lou's intent was to recreate the live venue, and he did a good job. The detail is there, but the output remains warm.

On the laid back issue, it heavily depends on the recording, and the amplification. When I play something that is soft and detailed, this implies that the microphone was some distance from the instruments, and this is what I call the laid-back. When the instruments were close miked, then it is right on you. So, what you get is what's on the recording.

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