[newportcycle]

Folks, I've built a pair of OB-7 cabinets, but havent pulled the trigger on the veneer yet.  With the new V2 out there, should I??  Does anyone have a good listening comparison, help a chap out in a rather complex decision.

[Syrah]

Similar question - LS9 vs V2?

[S Clark]

I have heard the V-1 and the LS9 extensively.  Both are dynamic, both have excellent accurate bass response, both are musical.  One advantage that the V-series has over the LS series is efficiency, Another major advantage is that it is much easier to build.  A small amp will drive the V's, and my LS9's project is still in pieces in the garage after well over a year .  Most have suggested that larger amps are needed to make the LS series come to life.  However, I have an adequate amp, and I am happy with my choice of the LS-9's.  Personally, I like the sound of the BG mid and upper range over the modified compression driver in the V-1... but if I had the V series, I'd be listening to them now as opposed to trying to get myself motivated to try to veneer those monstrously large LS9's.

Having said all this, I haven't heard the V-2, but am guessing that it's sound will be close to the V-1.  Both are excellent speakers. 

Oh, I have spent several hours with the OB-7 also.  Close, but I like the V-1 over the OB series.  I should also mention that I have poor hearing in the upper ranges, so YMMV.

Scott

[Bear]

the ls9 kit is no longer offered for sale?

[S Clark]

the ls9 kit is no longer offered for sale?

I know that Danny had thought that the LS9 it is more project than most DIY want to tackle- that if they are in that market, that they would buy from AV123.  I'm not sure if that is still the case.  Call him if your are interested- or he may see this and post a reply.

[Danny Richie]

I do have LS series kits in stock.

The LS-6 kit is $1,995 and the LS-9 kit is $2,695.

[newportcycle]

..........  Oh, I have spent several hours with the OB-7 also.  Close, but I like the V-1 over the OB series.  I should also mention that I have poor hearing in the upper ranges, so YMMV.

Scott

Scott, Could you elaborate a little more on this comparison?  How did the V-1 edge out the OB-7?

Thanks,

[sl_1800]

Similar question - LS9 vs V2?

While I have only had limited experience with the LS9's I did have the V2 in my home for a few weeks.  For my taste I would pic the V2, for my money I would surely pic the V2, in the case of building it myself............well the LS9 looks like it would be fun and I really like the look of a line source speaker, in the category of looks, size does matter. 

[S Clark]

..........  Oh, I have spent several hours with the OB-7 also.  Close, but I like the V-1 over the OB series.  I should also mention that I have poor hearing in the upper ranges, so YMMV.

Scott

Scott, Could you elaborate a little more on this comparison?  How did the V-1 edge out the OB-7?

Thanks,

Bass, bass, and more bass.  I remember telling Danny that I had never heard a speaker produce the last octave of a piano so spot on accurately.  That servo system is something special.

[Nick77]

..........  Oh, I have spent several hours with the OB-7 also.  Close, but I like the V-1 over the OB series.  I should also mention that I have poor hearing in the upper ranges, so YMMV.

Scott

Scott, Could you elaborate a little more on this comparison?  How did the V-1 edge out the OB-7?

Thanks,

Bass, bass, and more bass.  I remember telling Danny that I had never heard a speaker produce the last octave of a piano so spot on accurately.  That servo system is something special.

Of course a fairer comparision would be the OB/7 with a couple of servo subs because they just arnt designed to go as low as the V2.

[S Clark]

Of course a fairer comparision would be the OB/7 with a couple of servo subs because they just arnt designed to go as low as the V2.

Excellent point.  Combine the OB-7 with a pair of servo subs and you have one heck of a system- I really like the sound of that Neo tweeter.

[newportcycle]

I have the SW-12-04 coupled with a pair of Neo 2x's.  Sounds like I can stick with the OB-7 and supplement some of the low end with the servo sub.  HOWEVER, the WAF is higher with the V2, what to do, what to do.

Reading between the lines it sounds like you both feel the OB-7 have a slight edge for mid and high freq response, the V2 for low freq.  is that accurate?

[S Clark]

I have the SW-12-04 coupled with a pair of Neo 2x's.  Sounds like I can stick with the OB-7 and supplement some of the low end with the servo sub.  HOWEVER, the WAF is higher with the V2, what to do, what to do.

Reading between the lines it sounds like you both feel the OB-7 have a slight edge for mid and high freq response, the V2 for low freq.  is that accurate?

To my old ears, I like the sound of the BG Neo3 a more than the tweeter in the V series.  For upper mids, I still like the OB series- a bit cleaner and faster.  For lower mids and bass, I like the V series with the servo.  I still like the LS9 over all of them. 

[newportcycle]

Thanks Scott, I appreciate the feedback.  I've been very impressed with the BG tweeter myself, I think I'll go shopping for some veneer now.

[S Clark]

Well, the V-1 is one heck of a speaker, but if you already have the OB-7 cabinet built, I think I'd finish it out.  Even if you decide to switch later, the finished out OB-7 will sell for much more than if it's in plain MDF.

[Syrah]

Thanks guys.  I have the OB-7 with two of the servo subs.  The OB-7s are biamped with two pairs of Dodd 120s.  I have outboard Xovers in metal boxes, the mids and woofers go through a Dbx Driverack PA DEQ/Xover.

I have a pair of LS9 cut out of MDF in flatpack.  Just wondering if it's worth building them, dishing out $2700, and making the OB-7 my second speakers.  It sounds like the answer is probably yes.  I was just going to paint the MDF rather than veneer them.  But it will take me some time to carve $2700 out of my fun budget.