[NagysAudio]

My previous topic went to quarantine, even though it did not break any AC rules. So I'm reposting this list again. No, I'm not a Goldmund dealer, however they make some of my favorite electronics. It seems like only a handful of speaker manufacturers are discussed here on AC everyday and not many people have heard speakers on this list. Hopefully for those interested, you can a find to audition some and find new favorites. The following are what I personally believe to be the very best speakers ever made:

Goldmund Prologue
Goldmund Dialogue
Goldmund Super Dialogue
Goldmund Analogue
Goldmund Apologue
Goldmund Apologue (Gold Cube Active)
Goldmund Trilogue
Goldmund Trilogue Active
Goldmund Epilogue 1
Goldmund Logos
Goldmund Logos Active
Goldmund Logos Mini
Goldmund Logos Mini Active
Goldmund Logos1
Goldmund Logos1 Active
Goldmund Logos1HE
Goldmund Logos1HE Active
Goldmund Logos1K
Goldmund Logos1K Active
Goldmund Metis
Goldmund Epilogue 1 Signature

Meta Research The Meta Speaker

Pawel Acoustics PA-1
Pawel Acoustics Elektra
Pawel Acoustics Arabella

Ensemble PA-1
Ensemble Reference
Ensemble Reference Silver
Ensemble Reference Gold
Ensemble Elysia
Ensemble Primadonna
Ensemble Animata

Stellavox STM1
Stellavox STM2

Job The Job Speaker

Apertura Mini Thema
Apertura Thema
Apertura Variation
Apertura Altra
Apertura Altra Signature

Stereolith Monitor 232
Stereolith Monitor 232 Audiophile
Stereolith Monitor 530

Expolinear T-120 Limited
Expolinear T-120 Limited Series 2
Expolinear T-220 Limited
Expolinear T_220 Limited Series 2
Expolinear T-300 Limited
Expolinear T-300 Limited Series 2
Expolinear T-420 Limited
Expolinear T-420 Limited Series 2
Expolinear T-420 L Series 3

Micro Precision The Z-Monitor
Micro Precision The Z-Monitor Active
Micro Precision The Z-Studio Monitor
Micro Precision The Z-Studio Monitor Active

Klein & Hummel (K&H) O 92 Active

Symphonic Line RG 5 MK 4
Symphonic Line RG 5 Edition
Symphonic Line Legato
Symphonic Line Belcanto
Symphonic Line Belcanto "S"

Zellaton One

[pjchappy]

Folks, no need to make negative comments to a Member's post just because you do not get along with said Member.  There is an "ignore" option for PMs and entire Circles.  I suggest you use it.  Stop with the annoying posts.

I see nothing inherently wrong with this post.  If you don't like it, there is no need to criticize the OP for making such a post.

Inherent in the AC rules are that we are supposed to act like adults.  That goes for everyone.

Thank you,


Paul

[chlorofille]

Interesting list.
All are swiss made speakers!!

[jtwrace]

I wouldn't mind seeing a picture of your system with the "very best speakers ever made".....

[Phil A]

The only ones I've seen or heard from the list are these - http://ployer.com/archives/2008/05/13/Goldmund%20Epilogue%20Speaker%20System-thumb-520x657.jpg

To each their own.  I wasn't particularly impressed at $40k or whatever they were.  The were nice don't get me wrong, beautiful craftsmanship, but they didn't blow me away.

[jtwrace]

I wasn't particularly impressed at $40k or whatever they were.  The were nice don't get me wrong, beautiful craftsmanship, but they didn't blow me away.

There are many very expensive speakers that I don't like.  In the higher priced I like the Kaiser & MBL.   

http://www.kaiser-acoustics.com/
http://www.mbl-usa.com/

[Napalm]

I like the MBL. They're so steampunk! 

Nap.

[NagysAudio]

Phil A - Those are the most incredible speakers on the planet.

jtwrace - I use the Goldmund Logos1 passive speakers as my reference, here's a picture:

[NagysAudio]

chlorofille - Well most are Swiss. But all are European. Expolinear, Micro Precision, Symphonic Line are all from Germany. Aperturas are from France.

[jtwrace]

jtwrace - I use the Goldmund Logos1 passive speakers as my reference, here's a picture:

No acoustic treatments?   

[fredgarvin]

Thanks for the maturity, pjchappy! 

[drew54]

I thought the Goldmans were OK when I heard them at the last Stereophile show in NY.  They did not make my top of heap list.

My favs: A v short list

MBL 101E
Wilson Maxx
Nola Grand Reference
Martin Logan Statement
Scaena 3.2

All of these can replicate the sound of real instruments in real space.  I've listened to a lot of big expensive spkrs, but only these made me feel like "being there." 

I've not heard any small or medium sized spkr (including the Magico Minis- M5s) that can produce scale, dynamics or authority the way these spkrs do, while remaining relatively uncolored and true to the source.


Cheers,
Drew.

[tull skull]

Nagy, have you really had opportunity to listen to all these speakers? How? Did you work for them or work at some super euro audio store? I take it you do now or have previously lived in Europe?

I have heard some Ensemble gear and it was very well made and sounded very nice.

[Phil A]

Phil A - Those are the most incredible speakers on the planet.

jtwrace - I use the Goldmund Logos1 passive speakers as my reference, here's a picture:

Really???? - They were the cause of the dealer dropping the Goldmund line.  No interest from any customers at their price point.  He wasn't too happy with the interest in the amps (and I like the amp he had on the floor) but at least sold a few of those.  After that they tried begging from what I understand to be taken back a few times.  They are at a price point that they need have some interest to support taking up floor space.

[arthurs]

Scaena 3.2

I agree Drew, these have been really special the few times I've heard them....

[Toni Rambold]

Hi,


... my ultimate speaker list is very simple:



... forget the rest ... 


Regards Toni

[pjchappy]

I've heard so few speakers, there's no way I could make a list.  Without the Internet (mainly this site), I would probably think some Infinity speakers and a Sony receiver, both from Best Buy, were the bomb-diggity. 

So, my ultimate speaker list only consists of my 6 year old GR Research Paradox 1s (which will be upgraded fairly soon. . .).


Paul

[golfugh]

Listened to over 30 sets prior to purchasing what I currently have (KEF 205/2's), but they are not the best I've heard (up to over 40 with my travels):

Can't afford:
Magico M5 - Amazing Wow!
Avalon Time - Amazing Wow!
Dynaudio Evidence Master
Dynaudio Evidence Temptation

Somewhat affordable:
KEF Reference 207/2 - Amazing Wow!
Hansen Prince V2 - Amazing Wow!
Revel Salon 2 - Amazing Wow!
Avalon Indra - Wow!
Revel Studio 2 - Wow!
Salk HT-3
Monitor Audio PL-300
Dynaudio Confidence C4
Dynaudio Sapphire
Dynaudio Contour S5.4

Favorite Cheap Speaker:
Monitor Audio RS-6

Still have a lot to hear (Rockport, YG Acoustics, Zu, Scaena, Salk Soundscape, Eggleston Works Andra II/III, etc.)

Right now I'd buy the Avalon Time or KEF Reference 207/2's if I could swing it.

Mark

[chlorofille]

Rockport Technologies Altair

My first love !!
This was the first high end speaker that I heard in Singapore and got me interested in DIY speakers.
It also made me dispose of my old Bose.