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Fascinated By GR Research Channel

Lately I've watched a number of the videos on GR Research's youtube channel and been very intrigued. If you aren't familiar with them, they design and sell some speakers, but most of their business is DIY speaker kits, and doing upgrades on customer's speakers. In the videos, they show how they measure the performance characteristics of speakers sent in and then explain the thought process and methodology of choosing improvements. 

If nothing else, anyone wanting to better understand the technical section of reviews (e.g. John Atkinson's in Stereophile), would likely learn something watching.

Another interesting aspect of these videos is the clear untangling of various manufacturers' choices in balancing cost for performance and the sonic impact of various compromises. 

Get your popcorn and check it out. 

I'm also curious to hear of your experiences with any of their kits or products and if your findings match their messaging. I've always understood that better parts quality will improve sonics, but this channel demonstrates exactly how with great clarity...fascinating! Cheers,

Spencer 

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slaw
20,458 posts
 

Love his channel. He designed the crossover for the Usher BE-718, speakers that garnered praise by most reviewers 

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o_holter
956 posts
 

I didnt watch his videos like he was the great speaker saviour, or that I have to buy his kits. Just that he was pointing out typical problems with cheap parts even in expensive speakers. What these parts look like, and how to get something better.

berner99
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I didnt watch his videos like he was the great speaker saviour, or that I have to buy his kits. Just that he was pointing out typical problems with cheap parts even in expensive speakers. What these parts look like, and how to get something better.

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stray_cat
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^^^^+2 He shows how some speakers can be brought up a level or 2, with objective proof. Very educational and a great resource. Impractical for me at the moment but I sure appreciate the channel and what he does. Thank you to Danny and please keep ’em coming.

nlitworld
57 posts
 

I recently just built a set of his NX-Studio speakers. Holy balls are those things absolutely amazing. Comparing them to anything I've heard before would be an insult to how much better they are. They are so open and transparent sounding it is unbelievable. And since it was all done with my own sweat equity it was at a fraction of the price compared to purchasing retail thus affordable to the average joe.

On the subject of Danny and his business, yes he is a business man. He has a job to do of promoting his products and his services. He is no different than any small business owner except his job is pretty freaking awesome working in the audio industry. The dude knows his stuff, but doesn't have a poker face when dealing with "cheesy parts" as he would say. I know he wouldn't intend to offend anybody for buying or making speakers built to a price point. It's the same as buying a Chevy Malibu instead of a Ferrari 458. Some people love their Malibu because it fits their lifestyle and their budget while some demand the performance and status of a Ferrari. Their company just tries to close the gap between the two.

This endorsement was not paid for or approved by GR Research, just a happy customer with only good interactions with the guy and his staff.

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