Spatial Audio X1 Loudspeakers

mirekti · « **Reply #40 on:** 20 Nov 2016, 04:24 pm »

As per the Facebook photo the back of CD is open which means this speaker will be open baffle throughout the fq range.
Still a bit too much for me price wise, but looking very interesting.

We need a video review.

mirekti · « **Reply #41 on:** 21 Nov 2016, 02:58 pm »

Also, the bases in the photo where speakers are black are different. One has some kind of support for the baffle, the other one does not (or it is an optical trick where my eyes cannot see the left one has support).
I also saw a black and red combo photo where the base was again different. I assume the final decision about the base is still not made or these are rendering from different phases of the project.

The red and black looks the neatest as there are now screws visible in the waveguide and the base is metal only (matter of taste of course).

Spatial Audio · « **Reply #42 on:** 21 Nov 2016, 03:08 pm »

Quote from: mirekti on 21 Nov 2016, 02:58 pm

Also, the bases in the photo where speakers are black are different. One has some kind of support for the baffle, the other one does not (or it is an optical trick where my eyes cannot see the left one has support).
I also saw a black and red combo photo where the base was again different. I assume the final decision about the base is still not made or these are rendering from different phases of the project.

The red and black looks the neatest as there are now screws visible in the waveguide and the base is metal only (matter of taste of course).

The final base design is shown in the image of the black speaker. It is very rigid while also being more compact.

Clayton

mirekti · « **Reply #43 on:** 21 Nov 2016, 03:33 pm »

Thank you for the clarification.

What would be a minimum "recommended" room size for these speakers?
Will they work in a near field setup as well?

Spatial Audio · « **Reply #44 on:** 21 Nov 2016, 03:41 pm »

The X1s can be used in a fairly small room due to the open baffle low frequency section, so a good working minimum would be 13 wide x 17 deep. They will of course open up more in larger rooms. They will need to be away from the front wall 3 ft.

Clayton Shaw
Spatial Audio
www.spatialaudio.us

Spatial Audio · « **Reply #45 on:** 21 Nov 2016, 03:43 pm »

Quote from: mirekti on 21 Nov 2016, 03:33 pm

Thank you for the clarification.

What would be a minimum "recommended" room size for these speakers?
Will they work in a near field setup as well?

The X1 is superb in near field applications since everything above 300Hz is emanating from a single source.

rollo · « **Reply #46 on:** 21 Nov 2016, 04:24 pm »

Can this speaker be heard in the NYC area ?

charles

Spatial Audio · « **Reply #47 on:** 21 Nov 2016, 04:36 pm »

Quote from: rollo on 21 Nov 2016, 04:24 pm

Can this speaker be heard in the NYC area ?

charles

Our products are available factory direct, so interested parties are encouraged to visit our showroom in Salt Lake City for a demonstration. As production commences, there should be a number of customers on the east coast willing to demo their own systems. The X1 will also be on display at several audio shows next year - Munich, Los Angles Audio Show and Rocky Mountain Audiofest.

Clayton

roscoeiii · « **Reply #48 on:** 21 Nov 2016, 04:51 pm »

Quote from: Spatial Computer on 21 Nov 2016, 04:36 pm

Our products are available factory direct, so interested parties are encouraged to visit our showroom in Salt Lake City for a demonstration. As production commences, there should be a number of customers on the east coast willing to demo their own systems. The X1 will also be on display at several audio shows next year - Munich, Los Angles Audio Show and Rocky Mountain Audiofest.

Clayton

No AXPONA in 2017?

Spatial Audio · « **Reply #49 on:** 21 Nov 2016, 05:01 pm »

The Hologram M3 will be at Axpona in the Lampizator room. I will not attend that show - gearing up for X1 Debut in Munich.

jtwrace · « **Reply #50 on:** 21 Nov 2016, 05:28 pm »

Quote from: Spatial Computer on 21 Nov 2016, 05:01 pm

The Hologram M3 will be at Axpona in the Lampizator room. I will not attend that show - gearing up for X1 Debut in Munich.

Glad I'll be making the trip to Utah in December.

Already have reservations for Axpona and am thinking about Munich too as I might have business there anyway.

zybar · « **Reply #51 on:** 21 Nov 2016, 09:20 pm »

Quote from: Spatial Computer on 21 Nov 2016, 03:41 pm

The X1s can be used in a fairly small room due to the open baffle low frequency section, so a good working minimum would be 13 wide x 17 deep. They will of course open up more in larger rooms. They will need to be away from the front wall 3 ft.

Clayton Shaw
Spatial Audio
www.spatialaudio.us

Speakers look good Clayton...bet they sound even better!

George

jtwrace · « **Reply #52 on:** 21 Nov 2016, 11:53 pm »

Quote from: zybar on 21 Nov 2016, 09:20 pm

Speakers look good Clayton...bet they sound even better!

George

I'll be the judge of that.

zybar · « **Reply #53 on:** 22 Nov 2016, 12:26 am »

Quote from: jtwrace on 21 Nov 2016, 11:53 pm

I'll be the judge of that.

I'm sure you will...

George

mirekti · « **Reply #54 on:** 22 Nov 2016, 12:48 am »

Oh, one other thought.
What if the floor is not perfectly flat, are there any feer below to level it up?

jtwrace · « **Reply #55 on:** 22 Nov 2016, 12:52 am »

Quote from: mirekti on 22 Nov 2016, 12:48 am

Oh, one other thought.
What if the floor is not perfectly flat, are there any feer below to level it up?

Yes, they have adjustable feet.

SteveKi · « **Reply #56 on:** 15 Jan 2017, 02:28 pm »

Quote from: jtwrace on 21 Nov 2016, 05:28 pm

Glad I'll be making the trip to Utah in December.

jtwrace,
So... how did you like the X1's?
Steve

jtwrace · « **Reply #57 on:** 15 Jan 2017, 02:48 pm »

Quote from: SteveKi on 15 Jan 2017, 02:28 pm

jtwrace,
So... how did you like the X1's?
Steve

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=146217.msg1575276#msg1575276

mirekti · « **Reply #58 on:** 18 May 2017, 08:31 pm »

Anyone in Munich?
If so, how was X1?

Spatial Audio · « **Reply #59 on:** 24 May 2017, 05:47 am »

Quote from: mirekti on 18 May 2017, 08:31 pm

Anyone in Munich?
If so, how was X1?

We we not able to demo the X1 in Munich due to a variety of amplifier and computer problems - so they were static. We did show the new M3 Triode Master in another system to good effect. It is very tough to get good sound at the Munich show - more of an expo where you look and talk. It was a lot of fun though. We will demonstrate the X1 next week at the LA show with the Vinnie Rossi LIO.

Clayton