Hey guys/gals. My name is Leonard. I have upgraded many components but have had same speakers for 20 years. Definitely next to upgrade and open baffle technology intrigues me.
I was going to search for comparisons between what seem to be the leading Open Baffle speakers - Pure Audio Project and Spatial Audio. But as a newbie I cannot search yet.
I first heard of Spatial X4s, but ran across PAP. Both seem to have lots of fans. On PAP, thinking of Quartet 15" in white (not Classic), probably with horn.
Questions/feedback:
1. If I really can only get 2'7" max from front of speaker to front wall (which Ze'ev from PAP has said should be sufficient), should I still consider or should I eliminate OB technology from consideration?
2. Any good reasons to prefer one of these brands over the other? My partner definitely likes the PAP design aesthetic a bit more, and have heard maybe production issues at Spatial, which collectively have me leaning a bit more toward PAP.
Thanks.
PS - current Amp is Parasound A21
Hi and welcome to the AC Leonard,
Regarding your questions; 2' 7" is do-able, especially if you can rotate the speakers a bit so they are not parallel to the wall behind them.
The Spatials are a fine choice; although a bit pricey for what you get, IMHO.
Since you're in the market for new speakers, perhaps I could interest you in a new/unused pair of the finest OB speakers I've ever heard, and they could be had for less$$ than the Spatials.
Seriously; Spatials are fine speakers but they can't compare to what I build.
BTW; I'm a long-time electrostatic loudspeaker designer/builder who no longer builds speakers but I happen to have an unused pair sitting all alone in my spare bedroom giving no one pleasure-- and they need to sing!
You can see and read all about them on my website here:
http://jazzman-esl-page.blogspot.com/?m=0The ones I will sell were built in 2021 but have not been used beyond their initial testing and burn-in. There are only seven pairs in existence and there will be no more. A friend who has a pair sold his Legacy Whispers but kept my Jazzman MkIII ESLs, which he now refers to as his "speakers for life".
The ones I will sell are light-colored red oak with sheer black front & rear magnetic grills and include my 30-day full refund satisfaction guaranteed an a five year warranty (or my lifetime, whichever expires first, lol).
Please note that you would need to bi-amplify these speakers (4 channels x 100W minimum) using an active crossover (not included). Everyone who has these speakers uses a DBX Driverack PA2 DSP crossover which is awesome!
If you're interested; PM me or email the address on my website.
Enjoy the AC!
