The 2-way speaker for the 2-way lover.
Wonderfully open, detailed and musical sound.
It is basically a large floormount monitor, so it's no surprise that dimensionality, imaging, focus and coherency are superb. Bass is surprising deep, punchy and impactful. Never measured it, but it seems to have good reach.
Stellar review in S'phile:
http://stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/196proac/Operationally, they are perfect. Overall cosmetics are VG, with the following blems:
(1) one grille cover is perfect, other one has a few pulls / snags. I never use them, so not an issue for me. Can easily be re-covered.
(2) there is a very light superficial scratch on one side panel. Can't be felt to the touch...veneer is still smooth. I'm sure it can be easily covered with a furniture stick.
(3) there was a ding / chip on one of the top / side panel edges. I had it repaired professionally by a furniture restoration specialist. Barely noticeable unless you know it is there. I only mention it for full disclosure.
See photos in my gallery:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?action=gallery;area=browse;album=1249They appear more red-ish in the pics than they actually are. They are medium cherry.
Overall they look great, and only the most anal of the anal would have an issue with the cosmetics.....I am sure of it!
Complete with grilles, manual, spikes, jumpers, and original boxes.
I prefer a local sale as I never like to ship speakers....especially ones this beautiful!
Bring your music to Long Beach, LI and listen.
A pair of these are currently on AG (w/o boxes) for $2200.
Get em cheaper here!
Asking.......$1850
MSRP........$4500
Thanks for looking!
John
