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Industry Circles => Odyssey Audio => Topic started by: klaus@odyssey on 3 Oct 2016, 03:49 am
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Check out the veneer that Stephen chose for his Liquids....in real life it is breathtaking......
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=151346)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=151347)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=151347)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=151348)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=151349)
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Kudos, fine craftsmanship outside and in.
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Wow! I love the flow in that veneer.
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Lovely burls. Walnut?
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If I own Kismet Beryllium speakers (the 2 way with one woofer tower)
Tell me what I will gain with the liquids - other than 1 woofer on each side please.
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Beautiful Klaus! :thumb:
What do they cost?
George
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Love the look :thumb:
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Those are too sweet!!
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They are $ 5900/ pr, and this particular walnut burl is appr. $ 700. our cost...and yes, they are indeed a LOT better than the Kismet's, as they should be for the extra $....we have had well over a dozen of Kismet trade-ins for the Liquids, and every single one of the guys agrees big time......actually, we make way too many already, which I didn't plan on doing, as building speakers takes some time, and because of their internal 5 chamber bracings, it's a pain in the ass.....but totally worth it.
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Beautiful looking speakers, maybe the best I've seen. They're super nice, without the extreme fancy schmanciness a lot of manufacturers like, almost tacky looking sometimes.
The first pairs of Liquids you showed here were just as nice.
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They are $ 5900/ pr, and this particular walnut burl is appr. $ 700. our cost...and yes, they are indeed a LOT better than the Kismet's, as they should be for the extra $....we have had well over a dozen of Kismet trade-ins for the Liquids, and every single one of the guys agrees big time......actually, we make way too many already, which I didn't plan on doing, as building speakers takes some time, and because of their internal 5 chamber bracings, it's a pain in the ass.....but totally worth it.
Thanks Klaus.
George
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Those Liquids look gorgeous!
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Hi Klaus,
I bet the speakers sound as good as they look. Best of luck.
Cheers Rod
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Lovely veneer & work. :thumb:
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Those are absolutely stunning!
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Firt image looks like a Mars probe is just sending images from Mars' surface.
Look very unique. !
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I'd like to hear from the people who traded up from the kismets on their experience with the liquids. 8)
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Took my question and added that second woofer, I bet they are just amazing!!!!
I am happy as fu*k all with my Energy RC-70's, best speaker I have ever heard, so they are staying forever!!
Klaus, still working on the cash, I tried to sell with no takers, so I'll hang on to them and call when ready, our property tax keeps fuc*ing up any chance I get to save cash, every time I get close we need to use it for our tax. It's a shame, so much money , tax, tax, tax.
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If I own Kismet Beryllium speakers (the 2 way with one woofer tower)
Tell me what I will gain with the liquids - other than 1 woofer on each side please.
Hi, please tell us about your speakers. How do you like them, etc. sound, cost? How's that tweeter? Can you post a picture?
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Hi, please tell us about your speakers. How do you like them, etc. sound, cost? How's that tweeter? Can you post a picture?
Are you asking me about my pair as a customer or Klaus about them?
I love them,
I think they sound terrific. The BE tweeter is excellent,
I like soft domes but dont like metal domes, I tend to find ribbons thin,
I like the BE tweeter, it is NEVER harsh.
They look modest in the room, and I like the non parallel side walls aesthetically.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=153242)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=153243)
They have great bass, they image well,
I have no complaints.
I think they are $4200 for the base model, then there are another $1000 plus you can put into better internals.
The Liquids, the subject of this thread, are the next step up, they are a 2.5 way incorporate another woofer, and are purported to be a huge jump up in sound because they free up one of the woofs to just cover the midrange. YMMV.
Klaus' speakers, all of his stuff, they are universally regarded as amazing values for the money, so I dont think you could pick "wrong" from among his stuff.
He likes MUSIC, I think his speakers can and do tick off the "audiophile" qualities that people talk about here, but
personally, I like that they sound good.
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Are you asking me about my pair as a customer or Klaus about them?
I love them,
I think they sound terrific. The BE tweeter is excellent,
I like soft domes but dont like metal domes, I tend to find ribbons thin,
I like the BE tweeter, it is NEVER harsh.
They look modest in the room, and I like the non parallel side walls aesthetically.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=153242)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=153243)
They have great bass, they image well,
I have no complaints.
I think they are $4200 for the base model, then there are another $1000 plus you can put into better internals.
The Liquids, the subject of this thread, are the next step up, they are a 2.5 way incorporate another woofer, and are purported to be a huge jump up in sound because they free up one of the woofs to just cover the midrange. YMMV.
Klaus' speakers, all of his stuff, they are universally regarded as amazing values for the money, so I dont think you could pick "wrong" from among his stuff.
He likes MUSIC, I think his speakers can and do tick off the "audiophile" qualities that people talk about here, but
personally, I like that they sound good.
Thanks.. I was asking you. Klaus is famous for his non informational website so I wanted to ask an owner. Thanks for the perfect response.
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FWIW,
pursuant to this thread, I decided to trade in my Kismets for a pair of custom Liquids, which are headed my way in a few months, and I would be happy to specifically compare once they arrive, if you like.
Let me know if you have any questions about how these speakers sound, and I would be happy to answer.
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FWIW,
pursuant to this thread, I decided to trade in my Kismets for a pair of custom Liquids, which are headed my way in a few months, and I would be happy to specifically compare once they arrive, if you like.
Let me know if you have any questions about how these speakers sound, and I would be happy to answer.
Are you able to do a followup?
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Hi,
I have the walnut burl Kismet Liquids at the first of the thread. It's taken awhile to get this pair back to Klaus for a problem Southwest caused, and then back to me. Right now they are still breaking in, in the living room, and I have another piece of room treatment from GIK to put in place. So evaluating the sound from them is a work in progress. But there were some immediate differences to me, though, with I first heard them. There is a firmer bottom end, lower bottom end, and greater ease of production in that range. Greater authority as well as a more open sound in general. There are a lot more virtues of the Kismet no doubt. An absence of glare, soundstage depth, top to bottom continuity, and so on. But I would say the difference between the Kismet and Kismet Liquids is easily discernible and represents a VERY worthwhile upgrade. I think this can be an endpoint speaker. Currently playing Reference Recordings Rachmaninoff symphonic dances etudes-tableaux by Eiji Oue, Minnesota Orchestra. Dynamics are first rate. BTW they look great too.
Stephen
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Only posting pics of special order speakers...this pair went out to Harvey..he upgraded from his Lor's and wanted a mahogany / black interplay...
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=163004)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=163005)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=163006)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=163007)
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Love the contrast of colors on that pair!
What are the specs on the Liquids.