TimbrePitch Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I own and completely enjoy the 47 Labs Lens speaker. I'm designing a couple of systems for different rooms, but 47 Labs doesn't make the Lens anymore. Please help me find a speaker that: 1. Sounds like the Lens. 2. Roughly the same size of a small monitor. I will place them on stands, but I'm open to floor-standers, if they are a small footprint. (Like the Totem Arro.) 3. I'll be using the 47 Labs Shigaraki amplifier, as well as other class-T designs. I want to keep playing around with low wattage, affordable solid state and tube amps. I don't listen to music loud that much, and when I do, my current Shigaraki system does just fine. 4. I'm willing to pay for a high quality fit & finish. Nothing ugly or weird. The simpler, the better. I am a music listener. I don't care about technical specifications. I like my foot to tab and to have a big grin on my face when I listen to music. Tap, tap, tap, tap.... Thank YOU very much for reading.... Link to comment
BobH Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Have a look here : http://www.eclipse-td.net/ If you're into DIY then I can personally recommend Lowther drivers. I run a pair of Lowther Bicor 200's. Bass is rubbish but the sound is magnificent! Link to comment
davidR Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 TimbrePitch, where do you live? I found the Lens speakers you are talking about for sale at this website: https://www.planetofsoundonline.com/view.php?m=43ca7ce4b8 I don't know if they ship outside North America, that's why I asked. david is hear[br]http://www.tuniverse.tv Link to comment
BEEMB Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Interesting post. Tell us some more about these speakers. They certainly look different. I've not come across them before. You foot tapper you. HTPC: AMD Athlon 4850e, 4GB, Vista, BD/HD-DVD into -> ADM9.1 Link to comment
TimbrePitch Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Here's are some links: http://www.47labs.co.jp/4722.html http://www.sakurasystems.com/products/4722.html I don't know enough technically to add anything more than, they make my foot tap....oops.....there it goes again..... Link to comment
Jan Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 In Germany there is a well respected diy concept called Pico Line http://www.hobbyhifi.de/Archiv/07/05_07/05_07.html. It is an advanced "Lense". Better in bass. Cost per pair some 200$. Get someone to build the enclosure (maybe 300$) and you will be better of. Thats 1200$ profit for 47labs. Not bad. I run a pair on the ceiling of my bedroom, with my head in the sweetspot. Foottaping a bit difficult, but wonderful listening. Cheers Jan Link to comment
Rob Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hello TimberPitch, Single driver speakers abound from the likes of Omega (probably the best known single driver speaker manufacturer), Decware, Horn Shoppe, Tekton, Zu Audio, and John Blue, to mention a few. Parker speakers are two way but are made for low powered amps. The German Audium speakers look very intriguing for low power amps. One speaker, though a floor stander, the new Decware ERR would be a dream for low powered amps, plus it is gorgeous with its sunburst veneer job. Hope this doesn't confuse you. Rob Link to comment
shenzi Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 You could try the Jordan fullrange drivers at http://www.esotericaudiodevices.com They were used by 47 Labs in the Konus Essence speaker and are supposed to be a good match with 47 Labs amplifiers such as the Gaincard. http://www.sakurasystems.com/products/essence.html I use Jordan JX92s in a variety of home built cabinets and can thoroughly recommend. Using the Jordan 8 litre design, it shouldn't be very expensive to commission a pair of cabinets from a competent cabinet maker. I went this route a few years ago and ended up with a system at around 30% the cost of the commercial version. There are various reviews of the Essence on the web, for example http://6moons.com/audioreviews/47lab/shigaraki3.html I think 6moons.com did an interview with the designer where he mentioned something about toe-tapping ... Link to comment
manoterror Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Hey man, Don't know if this would fit the bill, but the Anthony Gallo A'Diva Ti speakers produce quite a lovely sound. They are simple, and quite attractive. You do need sub though, as bass extension only goes to about 80hz. http://www.roundsound.com/adiva-ti-speakers.htm Hope that helps. mot Link to comment
Andrew S. Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I think they do make the Lens still. I am listening to a pair now which the Australian distributor just brought in. Remarkable wee speaker. Best Wishes Andrew Link to comment
Andrew S. Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I think they do make the Lens still. I am listening to a pair now which the Australian distributor just brought in. Remarkable wee speaker. Best Wishes Andrew Link to comment
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