Bear Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Has anyone tried these out? Thinking about getting a pair with the curved cabinet in maple burl. Great story! We should all support the American entrepreneur. Link to comment
Bear Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 So just ordered custom rounded cabinets in maple - will report back if anyone gives a - these could be the proverbial $1 K - sounds like $ 10 K speakers. So now I have to wait 10 days while they are built to my specs. Line up! Link to comment
AudioDoctor Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I did, and bought a pair of Zu Audio Essence speakers. No electron left behind. Link to comment
Gregor Samsa Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I have purchased 9 Magnepan speakers. All of them were made in White Bear Lake, MN. Auctioneer: How much do I hear?[br]Audience member: That\'s metaphysically absurd, man! How can I know what you hear?[br] — The Firesign Theatre, [br] Don\'t Crush That Dwarf, Hand Me the Pliers Link to comment
AudioDoctor Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 is another MN company. You may know that already. No electron left behind. Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 In addition to Bel Canto, Atma-sphere, Audio by Van Alstine, and others I can't think of right now :~) J River and Audiofile Engineering (Fidelia) are here as well. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
AudioDoctor Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I forgot about Bel Canto, I did not know about the others though, thanks for letting me know. Just one more reason MN is awesome... other than because I live here of course... ;-) No electron left behind. Link to comment
wpsands Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 If so, how do they sound? MAC Mini>Vlink USB TO S/PDIF>Music Hall 25.3 DAC> Rega Brio-R Integrated Amp> Rega RS1 Bookshelf Speakers Link to comment
coot Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Very happy customer. Soon to be powered by Cherry amp(s) I hope. Both USA companies. Link to comment
wpsands Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Which of the Cherry amps are you thinking about? Could you provide a link please? MAC Mini>Vlink USB TO S/PDIF>Music Hall 25.3 DAC> Rega Brio-R Integrated Amp> Rega RS1 Bookshelf Speakers Link to comment
coot Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 www.digitalamp.com/index.htm www.audiocircle.com/index.php?board=174 Have not decided on a model, but the 5000s take a lot of power. Waiting for the monos maybe. Link to comment
Bear Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 SO THIS IS WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT WITH MY "MADE IN USA" COMMENT: I've actually got them hooked up right now. I'm pretty happy with them as far as an initial power up is concerned. I didn't tell you, and I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty to give you an upgrade (or several). I'm playing with the crossovers for the Monitor 3 Signature Edition. I have basically put the upgraded midrange circuit in your pair. It uses parts of the same value, but just higher end. I'm using Jantzen's top of the line capacitors in them. They sound pretty damn nice so far, and they've got about an hour on them. Q.E.D. Link to comment
Bear Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 I have now had the Daber Monitor 3's for two weeks and have had a chance to do some critical listening. I have the rounded cabinets in maple that Steve provides for a small extra fee. They are gorgeous with very high end carpentry work! The first thing that will strike you is the deep, tight bass for such a relatively small speaker. I doubt anyone but the most avid bass fan will see the need for a subwoofer in a two-channel setup. The mids are very satisfying and the highs are clear and precise. Vocals are rendered in a very natural fashion. The soundstage competes with the best. My wife, who is very musically inclined, even prefers them over my Acoustic Zen Adagios. A very different speaker and a matter of taste, but still high praise from a very musical person. I love them both for different reasons. To say that I am pleased with the results would be an understatement. In summary I think this must be one of the best values in speakers out there and they are made in the USA by a small entrepreneurial company. Give them a try - you will not be disappointed! As a side note the speaker stands for the Volla speakers fit as if made for these speakers (rounded) - got them from MSS HIFI at a decent preice. Steve is planning on making stands for them as well in the near future. Link to comment
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