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In the Thread: The new G.I.P speakers.
Post Subject: The Return of THE SPEAKER?Posted by Paul S on: 5/6/2011
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There has been a low-ish buzz in the hi-fi rags for a while now, to the effect that perhaps we should reconsider "neutrality" and return to the musical-instrument-type speakers of yore. Of course any sea change is good for the Hi-Fi Industry, just as it is for the automotive industry, etc. Not to mention that there are actually smatterings of insight mixed in with the group-think pimp drivvel about the part of the speaker in sound reproduction.
As for the speakers in question, how I wish I could have these, or Hartsfields, in my listening room! My wife would think she'd died and gone to Heaven! But it is perfectly analagous to using a '52 Packhard as an everyday driver; you must simply accept that you will make certain performance "concessions" along the way as you enjoy the ambience.
Obviously nice is the fact that these things need not be reverse engineered for sound objectives, per se, but they can be made to look and "feel" however the designer wants them to. Hamptons, Newports, Yorkshires, Mid-Century, etc., etc. I actually well remember when it was like this, before AR and Quad came along. Personally, the pull of nostalgia is not 20k strong for me, let alone the 40 or so they will likely want for these. Very nice, however!
Best regards,
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