Hi Paul,
I have to post all the info on the site. I should have done this a while ago.
The Grandes are larger versions of the TS1/2. The larger enclosures increased the bass output and with the added bass are a touch smoother in the mids as well. The R versions have a tighter bass and clearer midrange in all the models. Takes the sound to the next level.
Your second question is a very good one.
the main comparison is between the TS1R and the Grande 6R. Both speakers are the same price. The Grande 6R doesn't go lower, but has more bass output and is a bit smoother with better imaging do to the smaller driver. Also both are R versions as well.
Between a standard Grande 8 and a TS1R, I would consider the extra bass and dynamics of the Grande 8 and save the $100. I would say it's a better value.
Thanks agian,
Louis
Grande 8:
Type : Ported Single Driver stand/shelf mount
Frequency response : 40-20KHz
Sensitivity : 96dB at 8 ohms
Power requirement : as little as 1.5 watts
Driver : Full range 8” paper dual cone Fostex with rubber impregnated surround, alloy chassis and fully shielded
Cross-over : None
Terminals : Standard multiway gold plated binding posts. R : Cardas Patented Silver plate and Cardas litz internal wiring
Cabinet : heavily braced softwood MDF (Ranger board) and adhered with polyurethane glues. R model includes R compound lining of interior walls.
Wood finishes : Cherry, Maple, Sapele, and Beech with solid hardwood corners
Laminates : Black and Red Parisian Maple gloss Pearl, Blue Artic Pearl Gloss
Warranty 10 year parts and labor for workmanship and defects
Dimensions : 20” H x 9.5”W x 13”D
Weight : 38 pounds each
Grande 6 :
Type : Ported Single Driver stand/shelf mount
Frequency response : 50-20KHz
Sensitivity : 95dB at 8 ohms
Power requirement : as little as 1.5 watts
Driver : Full range 6” paper dual cone Fostex with rubber impregnated surround, alloy chassis and fully shielded
Cross-over : None
Terminals : Standard multiway gold plated binding posts. R : Cardas Patented Silver plate and Cardas litz internal wiring
Cabinet : heavily braced softwood MDF (Ranger board) and adhered with polyurethane glues. R model includes R compound lining of interior walls.
Wood finishes : Cherry, Maple, Sapele, and Beech with solid hardwood corners
Laminates : Black and Red Parisian Maple gloss Pearl, Blue Artic Pearl Gloss
Warranty 10 year parts and labor for workmanship and defects
Dimensions : 18” H x 8.5”W x 13”D
Weight : 28 pounds each