Open Baffle Experience


Much has been said about open baffles, including an epic website by the late, great Dr. Linkwitz but I've only heard them really once, playing absolutely garbage music (thanks Pure Audio!) at a hotel.

I'm talking here about dynamic drivers in single baffles without enclosures, not ESLs or Magneplanar type systems.

I'm curious who has had them, and who kept them or went back to "conventional" boxes?

I'm not really looking to buy speakers, but I did start thinking about this because of a kit over at Madisound made with high quality drivers.

 

 

erik_squires

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I have Spatial Audio Lab's X5s and I love them. They are easy to drive and I haven't even done anything really to set them up. They sound even better when the equipment behind them is improved (duh). 

 

@jaytor do you think the GR Encore Studios are worth the price? They look interesting but are kind of pricey when there are a lot of good speakers below $2,000.

 

@soix I'm thinking you heard the X4s. Right now Spatial Audio Labs is only producing 2 models, the X4s and the M4s. I think this is due to parts shortages. The main difference between the X4s and the X5s is that the X4s have a passive woofer whereas the X5s' woofer is active with a hypex amp built on. I do think the X4s (newer) may have newer speakers although I don't know how much a difference that is. 

Btw, a great seller, Tyson, is on US Audio and AudioCircle (Trading Post and Spatial Audio Circle) selling his X3s in immaculate condition. Great speakers.