Technics SB-R1 Reference Speakers


Has anyone heard these speakers? I know they are probably more popular over seas, and not a whole lot of info or reviews here, but hoping someone has heard them and what your thoughts were?
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The SB-G90 (Grand Class Model) I have had the opportunity to listen to and I do own the Premium Class SB-C700 Speakers.
The x-over components (SB-C700) are good quality high spec parts-a lot goes into the neo Technics Gear.
Solid Cabinets / Finish. 
The SB-G90 design has an innovative internal baffle mount for the drivers
which Technics made the effort to use.
Stereophile's Herb Reichert Review of Premium Class SB-C700 here:
Technics Premium Class SB-C700 loudspeaker | Stereophile.com
Technics Speaker System SB-G90 here:
https://www.technics.com/us/products/grand-class/speaker-system-sb-g90.html
Please do give the SB-R1 'Speaker System' a suitable amount time to make an impression.
Then make a decision on just how good ...

Read quite a bit on these!
They seem outstanding!,
160lbs a piece!  No cheap stuff here!!
congrats!

Buy some of those long speaker covers for them, when not in use, take care of those, will last a long time!

Nice!,!
Hi George,

Yes I did see that, but that is priced as “each”, they just did not display that.
The Panasonic showroom at Umekita Osaka is my must go place every time I visit Japan.  I currently own Eidolon Diamond and YG Haileys and my reference monitors are the SBC700.  A friend of mine bought the R1 after he borrowed my C700s for a month and he's been real happy 2 years ownership and counting.