Are the TL-D1's full range horns? I own them and they have a full range driver with a super tweeter, but I never considered it a horn design. On the other hand they are fine speakers.
Full-range/horn loaded on a budget?
I'm desperate to find a full-range driver, horn loaded designed, wood cabinet speaker in the next week or two. I'm depressed since having to sell my beloved Horning Agathon Ultimates and not being able to enjoy my music. I need speakers. Something to get me by for now but still satisfy my spoiled ears. I was set to purchase the Zu Omen (Standard or Def) but disappointingly they don't have stock and build time is 4-6 weeks. That's frustrating because it's rare that I find something I like so quick - aesthetic wise. I can see that kind of wait for $10K speakers, but $1500?
Let me know your suggestions for $2800 and under. I have a few brands in mind but would like to hear from others who have possibly owned/auditioned various ones.
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Well if he's open to suggestions I would suggest the Tonian Labs TL-D1's, as well as, the GedLee Abbey 12A's and Audiokinesis Rhythm Prism's. I own the Audiokinesis Jazz Modules which are outside the stated price range, but Duke's designs use a 90 degree waveguide and exhibit little if any horn coloration. |
The Sonist speakers were on exhibit at the Bay Area audio show and RMAF in the dehavilland room. They made my top 5 room list a both shows. The Tonian Labs TL-D1's are $2500. The other model I like, the 7.1 is $5500. For pictures of the Rhythm Prism speakers go here: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=78557.0 |
The original TL-D1's came with a basic finish. Nothing special, does show some flaws, but overall they look decent. You could have special ordered them with a premium finish, I think birds-eye maple was a popular one, and those looked quite nice. These days Tony is paying a lot more attention to the finish and it shows. Let us know what you think after you hear them. |