shinjitsu audio speakers?


Anyone here have experience with them? I’m pretty keen on the Lantern model + stand. I’m after a horn speaker that isn’t a box and these look the part. Thanks! 

 

Lantern Speakers

fastricky

I had not heard of them before. From their AI summary, they sound interesting:

 

Common characteristics across the Lantern series

  • Warm, liquid midrange: The use of Mark Audio Alpair paper-cone wideband drivers gives the speakers a natural, tonally rich midrange that is described as coherent and uncompressed.
  • Dynamic and lively sound: Shinjitsu Audio emphasizes a dynamic, "alive," and impactful sonic presentation that delivers a "live music" feel.
  • Clear, fatigue-free highs: The horn-loaded tweeters (either a Beyma compression driver or an Air Motion Transformer) are tuned to provide extended treble with low distortion, avoiding harshness or listener fatigue.
  • High sensitivity: With sensitivities in the 93–96 dB range, these speakers are efficient and can be effectively driven by low-wattage tube amplifiers as well as high-power solid-state amps.
  • Adjustable treble: Some models, like the Lantern Illuminator, feature an adjustable L-pad for users to fine-tune the high-frequency balance to their room acoustics and personal preferences. 

For the price, and if you are looking to put together a Japanese style system they look like they would be worth a try. 

The build description suggests they should sound as designed.

Name sounds like a knifset advertised on late night TV.

Looking at the website- is this the Tekton of horns? Not a bad thing, it's immediately what came to mind.

"I’m after a horn speaker that isn’t a box and these look the part.'

Hmm...looks like a box topped with a horn assembly. The upper level with premium veneers are attractive for the design.

 

Thanks folks, I think these really look like winners. Would love to hear from someone that owns or has heard them, I have found a few online reviews are they were positive

If you get them. Tell us about the experience.

I wish I had space for an extra "Japanese style" system.  The Japanese culture is one of nuance, subtlety and nearly infinite refinement. For instance, as opposed to the American, loud, brash and outgoing. It shows up in our audio systems... enormous amps, huge speakers, abyssal bass and loud.  The Japanese take something and through recursive refinement converge on natural perfection.

One of my passions is fountain pens. One of these (my) Japanese fountain pens, wood covered with a dozen coats of Urushi lacquer internally has a place to put small weights in 1 gram increments to balance the pen perfectly in every hand. The nibs are second to none...even the absolutely stunning Italian pens.