GedLee Abbey's Feedback Wanted!

MaxCast · « **Reply #200 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 02:10 pm »

I like makeup on speakers just as much as makeup on women

jtwrace · « **Reply #201 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 03:24 pm »

Has anyone used the HOLM Acoustics software that Dr. Geddes recommends? I looked at the user guide...what a joke that is. Then I went to DIY and it remined me of REW. You have to spend HOURS looking and posting questions. I just wish someone would write a simple sheet on how to use these packages.

How to:
Calibrate Soundcard
Calibrate Mic or upload Mic file
Simple measurements.

The thought of spending countless hours again makes me sick!

TRADERXFAN · « **Reply #202 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 04:10 pm »

Curious. What are you trying to use HOLM for? measuring your own speaker response?

jtwrace · « **Reply #203 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 04:39 pm »

Quote from: TRADERXFAN on 7 Oct 2010, 04:10 pm

Curious. What are you trying to use HOLM for? measuring your own speaker response?

I use REW for that. I was planning ahead (yes, a bit OCD) just in case I purchased some Abbey's and GedLee subs. I would use HOLM and have Dr. Geddes perform his analysis.

brj · « **Reply #204 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 05:00 pm »

Quote from: JoshK on 7 Oct 2010, 01:42 pm

I've had a conversation with Dr G before about how most audiophiles have their system in their living room not a dedicated room. His response was something like his target demographic is those with dedicated theaters. I'd surmise that that isn't actually playing out in practice.

I suspect you're correct Josh. Sound quality may indeed top the list for anyone considering a Geddes speaker, but not everyone is lucky enough to have a "man cave" or home theater (that may always be dark when listening). Putting a system in a living area usually requires some level of aesthetic compromise, even for those not otherwise inclined.

The cabinet change that now hides the woofer mounting does clean up the look, but I suspect that Tyson's idea of a floor standing model would appeal to many.

cujobob · « **Reply #205 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 05:11 pm »

I think Nathans in a white finish...would work well in most rooms. The Abbeys are where the speakers start REALLY standing out IMHO (due to their size).

TRADERXFAN · « **Reply #206 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 05:24 pm »

I really recommend going for the Abbey over the Nathan if at all possible. I demo'd the Nathan, but was a happier with the Abbey choice.

Anyone have pics' of the newer version of the speakers with the woofer mounted from behind the baffle?

cujobob · « **Reply #207 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 05:32 pm »

Someone just posted a pic a few pages back, I believe...looking good

TRADERXFAN · « **Reply #208 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 05:40 pm »

Thanks.
I saw that picture and didn't even notice that change in the woofer.

It looks like mine, except the corners are only rounded over in 2 dimensions instead of 3. Im sure not that significant.

If I could, I would try grill cloth across that woofer (mounted from inside) just to see how that looks.

-Tony

JoshK · « **Reply #209 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 05:41 pm »

Just to spark the creative juices (hebrew hammer take note).

cujobob · « **Reply #210 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 05:43 pm »

That's incredible!

TRADERXFAN · « **Reply #211 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 05:51 pm »

Whoa. What is that? (the white one)

[-nevermind. i know I can't afford them... ]

JoshK · « **Reply #212 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 05:55 pm »

Quote from: TRADERXFAN on 7 Oct 2010, 05:51 pm

Whoa. What is that? (the white one)

[-nevermind. i know I can't afford them... ]

Actually there is a group buy on diyaudio for those cabinets. $500/pr (cabinets only) + $800 shipping/pallet (4 pairs to a pallet).

cujobob · « **Reply #213 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 06:02 pm »

Those are Abbeys?

JoshK · « **Reply #214 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 06:03 pm »

I don't know what the manuf really intended, but they look like they were a creative version of the abbeys.

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/group-buys/166312-waveguides-horns-21.html

Russell Dawkins · « **Reply #215 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 06:18 pm »

Quote from: cujobob on 7 Oct 2010, 06:02 pm

Those are Abbeys?

Apparently not!! Here is what Dr Geddes thinks of this:

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/group-buys/166312-waveguides-horns-6.html#post2185271

turkey · « **Reply #216 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 06:24 pm »

Quote from: Russell Dawkins on 7 Oct 2010, 06:18 pm

Apparently not!! Here is what Dr Geddes thinks of this:

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/group-buys/166312-waveguides-horns-6.html#post2185271

I think he might be talking about the Peavey WGs there, rather than the ones from Auto-tech.

dwr · « **Reply #217 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 06:44 pm »

Hi Tony, that is a picture of one of my Abbey 12A speakers. they were the first pair using the new enclosures, if you guys want any different pictures showing different angles of the speaker let me know and I'll see what I can do.

dwr · « **Reply #218 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 06:46 pm »

And you guys think Geddes speakers are ugly......at least they don't look like something you walk up and pi$$ into.

Hebrew Hammer · « **Reply #219 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 07:07 pm »

Quote from: JoshK on 7 Oct 2010, 05:41 pm

Just to spark the creative juices (hebrew hammer take note).

IMO, it's cool because it's different... but not cool because it's pleasing to the eye... to me there isn't any style.. but all of which is my opinion and nothing more..

and 500 wouldn't cover my material costs alone.... lol