The $27,900 disappointment? Wilson Audio Watt Puppy 8 issues.

Since I have experience with Danny's services, I'll add a quick note or two.

First he does not decide to just "pick a speaker to tear apart", the speakers he works on are sent in by unhappy clients that respect Danny's work.....just like the owner sending in his 10 year old Wilson speakers.

I own (and love) vintage Reference Series Infinity speakers.....I've owned many pairs, and currently own a pair of Infinity RS Kappa 7s. The crossovers are 40 years old, and use "value" parts. I wanted the crossovers updated with new high quality parts, but using the original schematic.....I sent the schematic to GR-Research to see what they could do.

Danny's team communicated with me all along the way, looked over the schematic, and made some recommendations per my request. They sent me the parts list (and cost) along with some options for various components depending on cost......and why they might decide on the options.

In the end GR-Research built the crossovers mounted on a HDF board, using point to point wiring, that fit well inside the speakers. I've had these speakers since I purchased them new some 35 years ago, and have thousands of hours listening to them......so I know them well of course.

The sound from the Kappas has never been this good. Yes the sonic signature is still there, but the detail, clarity, impact, soundstage, and presence has never been like this. Consider me a happy customer

mclinnguy

That is correct, I did NOT send the speakers in. I emailed the original schematic to them, along with measurements where the finished crossovers could be installed. We agreed on my component choices.

GR-Research built the crossover on HDF, and I mounted and wired it to the rest of the speaker. It's not terribly difficult as the Kappa 7s are 3 way speakers.

thecarpathian and mclinnguy

thecarpathian - I thought the prices were very fair, $800ish for complete crossovers with air core inductors, high quality resistors, and high end caps (some were Solen I recall), and labor. Sorry I can't find the build sheet off hand to check brands and exact price.

mclinnguy - You are correct. I had no interest in modifying with measurements and changing in that way......I'm guessing that would be helpful. I simply wanted the exact same crossover built with high end components. These speakers mean a lot to me as they were my first audiophile speakers, but in today's world are not worth a lot; maybe $1,500 or more with the improvements I've made. I've had the woofer foams replaced, the mids redone, and the emit tweeter tested......and put in some more acoustic material.

I guess I could have done it myself. However I wanted to try Danny's services, I thought the price was fair, and I simply did not have time at that point to do it myself.

thecarpathian

The occasional quip is just fine. On this particular thread, I think that this was a thread with a very interesting subject....and it deteriorated into too much off topic, and lost the value that it should have had