Thin Walled Speakers -Tonian, Musical Affairs, etc


Hello,
It seems that a few speaker makers are using the thin walled, lightweight, less damping approach to building. For example Tonian, Musical Affairs and some others.

http://tonianlabs.com/
http://musicalaffairs.com/
http://vimeo.com/28295029

And I've read some very positive reviews of such speakers. I can see how they would sound unreal with vocals, acoustic instruments etc. But how do they sound with other more spectrally complex music- lets say rock. Do they turn to sonic mud?

I'd be curious to hear feedback from anyone who actually owns or has heard such speakers.

Thanks
anchan

Showing 1 response by inna

I don't have an experience with the speakers that you mentioned, but I have Michael Green Audio free resonance speakers. They are not exactly thin walled, however they have no damping material in them only some tuning things.
They are not bad at all with rock, electronic music etc. but are much better with small scale acoustic music and vocals. Also, they really require tight control by an amp or they get loose. Very sensitive to the smallest changes anywhere in the system, that is good for tuning.
So..wouldn't be my choice for rock though they are quite dynamic with good bass for the 8" woofer.
Anyone owns Musical Affairs? I am interested too.