just found out, loved the guy, he would spend time dumbing down speaker design to a level i could understand. flew out to Colorado Springs and got to hang out with him one afternoon. loved my Diamanté's. i remember that he smoked too much, but a great guy and a true loss. his speakers did not get the kind of notoriety they deserved unfortunately
R.I.P: Rest In Peace Roy Johnson, Green Mountain Audio's Genius
All,
It is with heavy heart that I bring to you the heart breaking news of the passing of one of audio's true geniuses. Roy Johnson passed away this week after a long battle with cancer. He was a truly brilliant speaker designer, and true friend, and an amazing person. For those of us lucky to have known him as customers or friends we know he was infinitely committed to lending a hand, imparting his wisdom, solving problems and creating some of the most amazing loud speakers ever heard. There were often gremlins in my system not centered around his loudspeakers and Roy would literally drop everything and help me trace down problems, while all the time educating and teaching me, not for gain, not for money, but because that's who Roy Johnson was.
He will be greatly missed for his humor, his dedication, and his selflessness in audio and in life.
Rest in Peace Dear Friend,
You Are Loved
It is with heavy heart that I bring to you the heart breaking news of the passing of one of audio's true geniuses. Roy Johnson passed away this week after a long battle with cancer. He was a truly brilliant speaker designer, and true friend, and an amazing person. For those of us lucky to have known him as customers or friends we know he was infinitely committed to lending a hand, imparting his wisdom, solving problems and creating some of the most amazing loud speakers ever heard. There were often gremlins in my system not centered around his loudspeakers and Roy would literally drop everything and help me trace down problems, while all the time educating and teaching me, not for gain, not for money, but because that's who Roy Johnson was.
He will be greatly missed for his humor, his dedication, and his selflessness in audio and in life.
Rest in Peace Dear Friend,
You Are Loved