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Post by Boomzilla on Aug 26, 2020 4:55:40 GMT -5
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Post by ttocs on Aug 26, 2020 5:20:17 GMT -5
I heard these at AXPONA last year and they were the only speaker at the show which made me question my purchase from a couple months prior of Martin Logan Expressions. These are fabulous sounding speakers!
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Post by Boomzilla on Aug 26, 2020 8:17:09 GMT -5
They sound like electrostatic speakers on steroids. Also, just as an aside, the "Secrets" web editor mangled my preview - it was supposed to say:
The Alta Audio Alec speaker is unusual in many ways - It is both a transmission line and a ported enclosure design; it uses a huge ribbon tweeter for the upper midrange and treble; Its 8.75 inch diameter composite woofer not only dips deeply into the lower bass but also sounds as fast as a panel speaker in the midrange; its tapered cabinet is designed to minimize vibration and to improve imaging.
The Alec speakers have the most stunning finish I’ve ever seen on a speaker and retail for $10,000 per pair. And before you turn your nose up a paying that much for a “mere” two-way speaker, let me say that in their price range, the Alecs are a “must hear.”
Think of the Alec speakers as “the most muscular electrostatic speakers you’ve never heard.” These are fast, articulate, wide-frequency-range, and zero-harshness speakers. The best in their price range that I’ve heard.
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Post by ttocs on Aug 26, 2020 9:57:41 GMT -5
I would have no problem ordering a pair of these without further audition should it be necessary for me to downsized to a smaller space. My friends and I were flabbergasted as to how that much sound could emanate from such a petite form. And speaking of form, they are uniquely beautiful, and would fit in any space and decor.
Basically, what I'm doing is talking myself into buying a pair.
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Post by Boomzilla on Aug 26, 2020 12:27:55 GMT -5
I was reluctant to send the review pair back, but with some "encouragement" from my better half, I let them go.
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Post by ttocs on Apr 29, 2021 8:18:34 GMT -5
FWIW
I received notice that these speakers are 20% off until the end of May. Just sayin'.
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Post by 405x5 on Apr 29, 2021 10:55:45 GMT -5
Loads of fancy wood and lacquer.
2 ribbons and 2 drivers.
Look at those hoses instead of wires they are attached to (right there you lose me…..NO SALE) I suppose it’s 10 grand for the speakers and 2 grand for the hoses OOPS I mean wires?
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Post by garbulky on Apr 29, 2021 12:46:12 GMT -5
Loads of fancy wood and lacquer. 2 ribbons and 2 drivers. Look at those hoses instead of wires they are attached to (right there you lose me…..NO SALE I suppose it’s 10 grand for the speakers and 2 grand for the hoses OOPS I mean wires? Lol those are just B'zilla's wires. He usually makes his own! He made me one that was probably about 4 guage. So bad@sss |
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Post by 405x5 on Apr 29, 2021 12:54:46 GMT -5
Loads of fancy wood and lacquer. 2 ribbons and 2 drivers. Look at those hoses instead of wires they are attached to (right there you lose me…..NO SALE I suppose it’s 10 grand for the speakers and 2 grand for the hoses OOPS I mean wires? Lol those are just B'zilla's wires. He usually makes his own! He made me one that was probably about 4 guage. So bad@sss I get a kick out of the fact that it’s always end users, rather than licensed electricians that put their wires out on display. |
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Post by pedrocols on Apr 29, 2021 16:06:19 GMT -5
Lol those are just B'zilla's wires. He usually makes his own! He made me one that was probably about 4 guage. So bad@sss I get a kick out of the fact that it’s always end users, rather than licensed electricians that put their wires out on display. But if you have to pay for the licensed electrician to put their wires out you then won't be able to afford the wires. |
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Post by garbulky on Apr 29, 2021 17:00:49 GMT -5
Lol those are just B'zilla's wires. He usually makes his own! He made me one that was probably about 4 guage. So bad@sss I get a kick out of the fact that it’s always end users, rather than licensed electricians that put their wires out on display. Wouldn't you?! If I could do it, you'd definitely be seeing my cables! |
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Post by 405x5 on Apr 30, 2021 0:44:11 GMT -5
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Post by Boomzilla on Apr 30, 2021 3:47:51 GMT -5
Copper is cheap.
If series resistance is the biggest negative to speakers (many claim it is), then why NOT minimize wire resistance?
If series resistance isn’t the worst aspect of speaker wiring, then what IS?
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Post by 405x5 on Apr 30, 2021 10:19:14 GMT -5
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