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Quote from: GBB on 11 Oct 2008, 04:11 amHere are some open baffle speakers from Lowther America which use a 4" Lowther full range augmented by a 12" Tone Tubby woofer. Very nice and easy to listen to. May have been a bit rolled off but after hearing too many screechy rooms, this one was a pleasure.I don't remember what source was used last year, but Nelson was looking quite satisfied when Bob Smith and I came through, and justifiably so. I was surprised by how good these speakers sounded, much better than I expected. I don't recall them sounding rolled-off in the least, but a different source, program material or any of a number of things might explain the different perception.IIRC, I believe Nelson said the speaker's were his, which I took to mean they were his design.
Here are some open baffle speakers from Lowther America which use a 4" Lowther full range augmented by a 12" Tone Tubby woofer. Very nice and easy to listen to. May have been a bit rolled off but after hearing too many screechy rooms, this one was a pleasure.
Which iteration of the First Watt amp are those?Can't tell from the photo.Still have boards to build the F2.Lyndon
If you thought Jon's speakers sounded good the last time you heard them, you should hear what they can do in a 'proper' room. If you ever make it up north to St Louis, you owe it to yourself to stop by and give mine a listen. Just give me a buzz or drop me a PM. I'd be happy to have you over
Quote from: Double Ugly on 11 Oct 2008, 01:48 pmQuote from: GBB on 11 Oct 2008, 04:11 amHere are some open baffle speakers from Lowther America which use a 4" Lowther full range augmented by a 12" Tone Tubby woofer. Very nice and easy to listen to. May have been a bit rolled off but after hearing too many screechy rooms, this one was a pleasure.I don't remember what source was used last year, but Nelson was looking quite satisfied when Bob Smith and I came through, and justifiably so. I was surprised by how good these speakers sounded, much better than I expected. I don't recall them sounding rolled-off in the least, but a different source, program material or any of a number of things might explain the different perception.IIRC, I believe Nelson said the speaker's were his, which I took to mean they were his design.Hey DU,I just talked to Jon VerHalen (Lowther America) out at the show and he confirmed the drivers as being the PM6As. Previously Jon was running a modified Basszilla design (Dick Olsher) that was the PM6A on top and a 15"er in a ported cabinet on the bottom. Jon has since switched to a true open baffle (as I understand). If I know Jon, he has his 15" Hartleys sitting somewhere around there so he can turn on a sub on occasion.When it comes to the sound of the better Lowthers, (IMO) there are few speakers that can do what a good Lowther can. Since I've gone with the PM2A in an open baffle configuration cut off at 125Hz and a 15"er filling in the bottom, there isn't anything I'd rather listen to. If you thought Jon's speakers sounded good the last time you heard them, you should hear what they can do in a 'proper' room. If you ever make it up north to St Louis, you owe it to yourself to stop by and give mine a listen. Just give me a buzz or drop me a PM. I'd be happy to have you over
Mike....You need to attend the 2009 show... As for coverage....show reports...here's some....http://www.enjoythemusic.com/rmaf_2008http://blog.stereophile.com/rmaf2008/Some more will be coming...http://www.positive-feedback.com/http://www.audiofederation.com/hifiing/2008/RMAF2008/index.htm