Amphion and Gradient speakers

rblnr · « **on:** 28 Nov 2005, 02:36 pm »

Looking for a great bookshelf speaker to replace my Norh 4.0s -- has anyone heard the Amphion Helium or Argon? Have read some good reviews and the design philosophy makes sense to me.

Also, has anyone heard the Gradient bookshelf sized speaker? Liked the Revolution alot when I heard it.

Thanks.

PhilNYC · « **Reply #1 on:** 28 Nov 2005, 03:54 pm »

I heard the Amphion Xenon at CES two years ago and thought it was terrific (driven by T+A gear from Germany). Also heard a monitor (forgot the model, but perhaps it was the Helium1?) and it was not as impressive, but that may have just been hearing it right after the Xenon...

rblnr · « **Reply #2 on:** 29 Nov 2005, 03:10 pm »

Thanks for the info. Phil. I've heard the Xenon and was really impressed w/it as well. Hope to make it to the Dec. rave.

Tbadder1 · « **Reply #3 on:** 29 Nov 2005, 03:13 pm »

Here's another vote for the Amphion. Haven't heard the Gradient though. You know there's a ton of awesome monitors out there. The Quad 21L, SP Timepiece, Sonus Faber Cremator, listen to as many as you can.

Tbadder1 · « **Reply #4 on:** 29 Nov 2005, 03:14 pm »

Or maybe that was the Quad 11L, can't quite remember the designation.

PhilNYC · « **Reply #5 on:** 29 Nov 2005, 06:15 pm »

Quote from: rblnr

Thanks for the info. Phil. I've heard the Xenon and was really impressed w/it as well. Hope to make it to the Dec. rave.

Bob...I can loan you the Focus FS688 if you're interested in giving them a spin...

rblnr · « **Reply #6 on:** 1 Dec 2005, 10:25 pm »

Thanks Phil, would love to take you up on this when I've got a little more time to listen. I'll let you know.