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Hales Transcendence 8

I am considering purchasing a used pair of these speakers. With Hales out of business, there's obviously some risk involved. Does anyone know the status of any stock of spare drivers? If something goes wrong, can any of the drivers be replaced? I have the impression that the tweeter and mid are off-the-shelf and available, but that the woofers aren't.

Also, any overall comments on sound, drive-ability, appearance or anything else relevant? I've heard nothing but raves but heard the speakeres only briefly years ago.

Many thanks
schacter

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schacter OP
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Thanks for the feedback. It makes me feel a bit better if I decide to go this route.

Any comments on the sound of the T-8 vs. T-5. I am a former owner of Thiels and Legacies and now own a pair of Waveform Mach Solos (another excellent but defunct speaker company) and like crisp, clear sound with good imaging/soundstage. I listen almost exclusively to jazz and classical.

Do you know how hard the T-8's are to drive - what is their sensitivity and do the have a brutal impedance curve?

Thanks
schacter OP
38 posts
 
Thanks. I hve a Rowland Model 10 that should work nicely, I would think.
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