Update 3/14/2021:
I'm pleased to announce that both pairs are completed, fully tested, and these are the finest speakers I've ever built.
The price is $6,000/pair.
There is a 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee and a five year warranty. Pick-up in Savannah, GA or accept UPS charges for professional packaging and insured shipping (I can't quote for UPS but pro packaging won't be cheap). Shipping is limited to the continental United States.
Please note that these speakers require a separate DSP crossover (not included) and bi-amplification (4 channels x 100 watts, minimum). I recommend a DBX Driverack PA2 with microphone for tuning.
Contact Charlie Mimbs at email: Jazzman
[email protected]Below is a review by Greg Garska, Administrator of the CarverSite Audio Forum:
"That's an excellent price for those speakers.
My impression is they are loud, alive and don't really have any flaws in their presentation. What I mean by flaw is that most speakers are really good at some things; like rich bass, smooth highs, etc. Sometimes when listening to speakers we're impressed so much by what they are good at it's easy to ignore what they aren't.
I never had that experience with these ESL's. I listened to several pieces of music that I'm well familiar with, listening for those flaws and details. The speakers are 5 stars in every aspect - they are accurate, detailed, powerful, rich and by far the most musical speakers one could ask for.
By musical I mean presence. The sound is HUGE, and can hit you in the chest, but it's also delicate and easy when the music goes there. I had no trouble listening to the more challenging parts of music, you know, things that only top quality system can reveal. Breathing in the vocals, fingers on the strings - the kinds of things that put you next to the musicians.
You won't be listening to these speakers when you hear them, you'll be listening to music.
You just can't ask for more than that."
WARRANTY (same as Martin-Logan’s, plus my 30-day satisfaction guarantee):
Within 30 days of pickup/delivery; the speakers may be returned in undamaged condition for a full refund of the purchase price, excluding any initial packing/shipping costs, and subject to the return shipping requirements below.
Additionally; the speakers are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for five years from date of pickup/delivery, with the following limitations:
· Applies to original buyer; not transferable.
· Applies to normal home use; professional/commercial use excluded.
· Damage caused by mishandling, neglect, transport, or failure to adhere to the Requirements/Cautions below, is not covered.
· Warranty returns shall be pre-arranged and shall be delivered or properly packaged and shipped by the buyer, at buyer’s expense.
Professional packaging and insured shipping recommended; as buyer assumes responsibility for any damage incurred in return shipping.
· Warranty work may be a repair or replacement, at seller’s discretion.
Requirements / Cautions:
Panel crossover frequency & slope: 250Hz-300Hz & 24db-48db/octave. Recommend 300Hz @ 36db/octave for the 3-month break-in period.
AC power cord must be in a switched plugin to power the bias supply ON/OFF with amps (always ON attracts dust & prematurely ages the diaphragm coating).
The front grills are fragile-- avoid over-bending them.
High humidity and dust buildup can cause corrosion and arcing, which can shorten speaker life. Use/store in an air-conditioned environment only.
Dust buildup can be blown out with low pressure canned air or vacuumed out using care to avoid impacting the stator wires or diaphragm. Leaving the grills on prevents any significant dust buildup.
