Audiojoy4,
I too own the FAB Audio Model 1 speakers like Gliderguider above and share his sentiments about its characteristics. I first heard them at the Montreal audio show back in early April 2005 and they and one other room (WLM speakers + Audio Aero electronics) were the only 2 rooms out of about 50-80 rooms that had a special musical presence making it appear that the musicians were before you. The other rooms while sounding good lacked this elusive quality that until it's heard you don't know how much you're missing until it's been experienced. My system is a little bit different from yours or Gliderguiders but I would echo the praise about the Model 1 speaker. The only caveat I would warn you about is that they tend to have a low WAF due to their boxy appearance but maybe this isn't a factor for you. Jim, one of the two company owners, is very approachable, provides prompt post sales support, can be very helpful and will deliver and set them up if you live in the Toronto area like I do. What more can I say? For the record I plan on replacing my VTL amp (that's too powerful and not refined enough) with a SET amp so suggestions, 300B, PX25(Telefunken's version of a 300B), or otherwise, are all encouraged. If there is anything specific you'd like to know about that none of us has yet addressed, then please ask away . . .
Kevin
I too own the FAB Audio Model 1 speakers like Gliderguider above and share his sentiments about its characteristics. I first heard them at the Montreal audio show back in early April 2005 and they and one other room (WLM speakers + Audio Aero electronics) were the only 2 rooms out of about 50-80 rooms that had a special musical presence making it appear that the musicians were before you. The other rooms while sounding good lacked this elusive quality that until it's heard you don't know how much you're missing until it's been experienced. My system is a little bit different from yours or Gliderguiders but I would echo the praise about the Model 1 speaker. The only caveat I would warn you about is that they tend to have a low WAF due to their boxy appearance but maybe this isn't a factor for you. Jim, one of the two company owners, is very approachable, provides prompt post sales support, can be very helpful and will deliver and set them up if you live in the Toronto area like I do. What more can I say? For the record I plan on replacing my VTL amp (that's too powerful and not refined enough) with a SET amp so suggestions, 300B, PX25(Telefunken's version of a 300B), or otherwise, are all encouraged. If there is anything specific you'd like to know about that none of us has yet addressed, then please ask away . . .
Kevin