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Title: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: AudioAddiction on 24 Sep 2010, 10:12 am

A very big congratulations goes out to Louis for being awarded the very first DARKO (Digital Audio Review Knockout) award.

The review can be found at: http://www.digitalaudioreview.net.au/index.php/audio-reviews/speaker-reviews/item/110-omega-super-6-alnico-xrs-extended-room-speakers

Well done Louis. Outstanding result for such a great speaker. :thumb:

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: ZLS on 24 Sep 2010, 09:53 pm

    That is a great review, and it nailed all the attributes that makes listening to a pair of Omega Loudspeakers such an enjoyable experience. 

FWIW, I own a pair of Omega Sticks, and I know with the right electronics you can make those Babies Rock! 

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: Louis O on 25 Sep 2010, 12:23 am

Hi Tony,

Many thanks for posting the great review.

Getting the Darko award is awesome and actually getting the very first one is something else indeed. I don't know what to say, but huge thanks to you and John.

I agree with ZLS a hundred percent.

Thanks again,
Louis

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: Mariusz on 25 Sep 2010, 12:28 am

Congrats Louis. You deserve it. :thumb:

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: DaveC113 on 25 Sep 2010, 01:33 am

Congrats, great review!

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: tabrink on 25 Sep 2010, 02:25 am

Virtue Sensations and Omegas gonna rock two rooms in my house.
How good is that?
Been singing praise about how well mated these products were.  Just glad Louis and Seth care for us audio geeks who need awesome value and bang for our buck.
Listening to Buffered Sensation and Louis's Super 8 Alincos right now.
Priceless.

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: Dinho on 25 Sep 2010, 12:15 pm

Hi Louis,  :thumb:

Congratulations for the review!  :D

Which is the finish on the loudspeaker in review?  :wink:

Thanks.

Osvaldo (Brazil)

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: SuperXRSSeattle on 26 Sep 2010, 02:45 am

The KO! Great read Darko. Congratulations to Louis!
I've got a new pair of Omega Speaker Systems Hoyt Bedford Super 8 Alnico Hemp in Cherry coming! OMG, I just typed that!

Rich

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: Eadron on 26 Sep 2010, 03:35 pm

Very well written review! Congrats Louis! One of the best Omega sounds I've heard to date were 6"XRSs driven with Coincident 300B SET monos, source was Reimyo cdt and dac, preamp RWA Isabella. Sound to die for!!  :thumb:

jouni

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: AudioAddiction on 26 Sep 2010, 11:00 pm

Dinho - The Finish is Cherry

I think the greatest compliment is that the reviewer has purchased the review pair.  When the Super 6's were connected to the Trafomatic Experience Two (300B) the sound was just so seductive that it was hard for the reviewer to actually take notes.  He just wanted to sit and enjoy the music.  I think it tells you a lot about just how great The Omega's can be.

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: Dinho on 26 Sep 2010, 11:39 pm

Quote from: AudioAddiction on 26 Sep 2010, 11:00 pm

Dinho - The Finish is Cherry

AudioAddiction,  :thumb:

Thanks.

Osvaldo (Brazil)

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: Louis O on 27 Sep 2010, 10:41 pm

Hi all,

Many thanks and I'm very very happy with the review. John used a lot of amps. Tubes and the Virtue as well. I have the Virtue and it's a great piece.

Hi Jouni,

I have to get beck to you about the lst email. No worry I haven't forgotten.

Hi Tony,

Great to hear and I didn't know. I have to look into the trafomatic for myself.

Thanks again,
Louis

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: Eadron on 28 Sep 2010, 01:39 pm

Quote from: SuperXRSSeattle on 26 Sep 2010, 02:45 am

I've got a new pair of Omega Speaker Systems Hoyt Bedford Super 8 Alnico Hemp in Cherry coming!

Hi Rich,

 :drool:..why don't you tell us some more..I thought Hoyt Bedfords won't be fitted with Super 8 Alnicos and I was also in a belief that they'd be some 97db sensitive.. :o..or what's this all about??? I can't stand it anymore.. :lol:

Cheers,
Jouni

PS. Rich, remember post pics immediately you've got HBs will you!

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: Louis O on 29 Sep 2010, 10:34 pm

Hi Jouni,

Thanks and your right./ The alnico won't be used in the Hoyt line. There is an upgrade to a Ferrite 8" hemp driver and sorry if there was any confusion.

Thanks again,
Louis

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: SuperXRSSeattle on 30 Sep 2010, 05:17 am

Hi Jouni,

oops, I misspoke, good thing we have Louis to keep things straight!
I'll be happy to post pics when the speakers arrive.

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: akis on 30 Sep 2010, 08:56 am

Hi all,

Louis,

many bravo and congratulations, I wish the best and good luck running the new projects.

Akis

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: Alwayswantmore on 30 Sep 2010, 11:31 pm

Congratulations! Louis you have the best value in spkrs bar none! Kent

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: Louis O on 15 Oct 2010, 10:59 pm

Hi Kent,

Many thanks for your kind words.

Check out the new line and these are amazing value.

Thanks,
Louis

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: PS494 on 21 Oct 2010, 02:59 am

Louis,

i just read the review tonight like a proud parent.  I will not part with my Alnico 6XRS.  They match perfectly to my tastes with the Triode TRV-A88SE and TRV-CD4SE.  Good PRAT (whatever that is), great imaging, and lovely, realistic tone.

Thanks for the great design.  Congratulations on your good work.

Michael

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: Louis O on 22 Oct 2010, 01:22 am

Hi Michael,

Many thanks and welcome to the Forum.

Great to hear and I want to get the same amp. Been eying it for a while. Sure sounds like a great match with the 6 XRSs.

Many thanks for the kind words and PRAT is good.

Thanks again,
Louis

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: tabrink on 26 Oct 2010, 04:17 am

Omega puts out  some of the best sound on the planet
Trust Louis to make you the right speaker,
Best sound on the planet.

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: Louis O on 26 Oct 2010, 10:41 pm

Hi tabrink,

Thanks and the 6 XRS's are special for sure.

Thanks again,
Louis

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: johnnydarko on 2 Nov 2010, 11:25 pm

Hey guys.  Apologies - I had to move my entire website so the Super XRS 6 review now resides here:

http://www.digitalaudioreview.net.au/index.php/audio-reviews/speaker-reviews/item/110-omega-super-6-alnico-xrs-extended-room-speakers

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: tabrink on 3 Nov 2010, 04:29 am

Louis really is a very special person. He is modest beyond compare and would probably give you his speakers if it made you happy! Indeed guys like Louis do not charge enough for their wares as they are more into your happiness than they re into the business model. He knows his products so well you can rest assured he will direct you towards your needs even if it is not the product of his that just gained accolades and awards . And when he tells you to give it time to break in he is a wise man.
Not affiliated but an owner of a bunch of his modestly priced high value gear!
 :thumb:
Hard to describe excellence!
Best
Tom

Title: Re: Omega win the very first DARKO award
Post by: Louis O on 4 Nov 2010, 11:30 pm

Hi Tom,

I don't know what to say, but thank you very much and it means a lot to me.

Thanks again,
Louis