Reynaud's Evolution 3 speaker.---Rave or Rag It ?


The J.M.Reynaud of France makes some exotic speakers. Would appreciate any input on their new model called: "Evolution 3' It is a two way system with transmission line loading. Just got a "rave" review in an alternative hi-end mag, "The Listener"(March/April) It lists for $3295 which seems like a lot of dough for a two way design. Any and all comments appreciated.
sunnyjim

Showing 1 response by thorty40

The Jean Marie Reynaud products that I have heard sound very good, in fact I regard them as some of the best dynamic loudspeakers I have personally had the pleasure of hearing. Admittedly, I have not heard the Evolution 3 in question but have spent a length of time with the Arpegionnes and the Twinn MK II's and will vouge for their musicallity as well as their value. Actually, the man I purchased my Soundlabs from was moving into a smaller room that would require more modestly sized loudspeakers and the JMR Offrande's ended up at the top of his list and were finally purchased. He stated that they were the some of the most musical speakers he had heard and was completely thrilled with their virtues.
As far as expense is concerned, there are many high end speaker manufacturers asking $3k and above (i.e. Merlin) for modestly sized, 2-way designs. One must judge for themselves if the qualities of the particular loudspeaker in question is worth the asking price.

Chris