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In the Thread: Lowther Driver

Post Subject: "Perfected" DEBZs (Keep or Sell?)Posted by Paul S on: 11/19/2010

As I have shared several times here, I happen to regard the Lowther as nothing more than a means to an end. Partly because of this, I have taken my lumps with this marque. Today, I am pleased to have finally made the speakers I imagined 6 years ago, using the Lowther to best advantage, in the critical wide-band role.

Electricity was good and parts let up way more than I expected they would. Clarity and overall communication were exceptional today, with loud, serious music from LPs. The notch filters are already doing just what I hoped for with minimal downside, to the extent that I might say, "no downside"; definitely "viable". I have gotten the DX4s to meet the Audax BRs in a very good place, and LF is as good as I have heard from BR of anywhere near this capacity. With decent electricity and attention to the amps, I am in orbit. Space is damn near empty, and detail is present at all frequencies, with a flat response (for a change!!!). Who knew the Lowther could do all this? Median pitch has apparently lightened somewhat (probably due to parts break-in), and all is well today in my listening room!

So, what kind of a nut-job would part with these speakers to take a long-range flyer on another seriously-complex DIY system he's never actually heard?

Paul S

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