A speaker that images like no other: Audio Physic Tempo 35

[@TheJohnniegolden]

Thanks again Steve for being as cool and sweet as ever; ever informing me on future listening endeavours. If you're ever in Toronto, come over to listen to records and dine in my restaurant.

[@kvmcmillan7632]

What I love about your reviews is not just the excellent product reviews but that they are coupled with some great music to track down too!

[@preparetomeetthypnoom9201]

@@keplermission4947 He once said he hoped to make $18,000 a month from Patreon.

[@rosssmith8481]

True true. But just like other reviewers I watch (eg john Darko) some of the music they recommend I like, some I don't like at all.

[@babagandu]

Product placement, not reviews

[@jimminychristmas8100]

Audio Physic...No loss of fine detail👍👍

[@jonortet86]

Great Review Steve. I have the older brother of the Tempo, being the Scorpio 25's for 5 years now and how you describe the sound of Audio Physic speakers, is spot on!

[@jrp1943]

Future review suggestion: when reviewing 'tower' speakers, i.e. speakers that do not need a stand (bookshelf speakers) it would be helpful if you included a picture of you or someone standing next to the speaker so we can get a much better idea of the size and height of the speaker........yes I can read the specs and figure it out, but a picture is much better. Thanks for your great reviews.....

[@francisdelacruz6439]

Really nice reviews and it's like listening to good stories.

[@elderinmoi1571]

One of your best reviews. So much valuable information not only on the speakers. Always good to have a reference and a comparison and you did invest a lot of time on this obviously. Together with your great experience this makes it really fun to watch.

[@sunillekhi7924]

You get right to the chase without wasting any time. Love it ❤️

[@joaquimvallve1526]

Thanks for this review!. You do not read much about Audio Physic speakers. I own a pair of Scorpios and I am very happy with them

[@hartgemini007]

Great review Steve, I’ve had the Virgo 25 speakers for over 2 years and like you they offer truly incredible imaging and very natural organic sound, for the money they are outstanding with both music and AV.

[@hartgemini007]

@@keplermission4947 I’m using Gato PWR222 monos with a Audiovalve pre with upgraded 1960’s Brimar tubes- just seem to work together really well and offer me exactly the sound I’m looking for.

[@thexaaka4192]

What speakers have you upgraded to?

[@andrewforsythe7240]

Thanks for the review, always great !! German price too !!!

[@KingOath]

Here’s a cool tip for beginners. Speakers that tend toward a flat frequency response will sound more natural and accurate at reference level, but will suffer the “needs more volume” blues at very low levels. Speakers with a rising bass response and a bright upper midrange/lower treble may sound a little coloured and “larger than life” at higher levels but they will sound full and rich when played quietly.

[@Caleketa]

What a great review again Steve! I can relate to what you are saying about Audio Physic. You also mentioned the Virgo's, Joachim Gerhard, former designer and owner from Audio physic is still designing speakers. And if you are an Virgo owner Joachim can make them up to date. For me, living in Europe, The Netherlands its only a 2 hour drive to Brilon, West Germany. Last year he designed a pair of Sonics Anima SE for a friend of mine. A little standmount speaker with a beryllium dome tweeter and 6"mid driver. All the drivers are from SD Acoustics. The front has a 2" french oak baffle. They sound stunning, i've auditioned them with music you mentioned, Rebecca Pidgeon...its really stunning how they sound. Price range is between €2700 and €3300, depending on what kind crossover parts you purchase. My friend wasn't happy with the speakers...its a taste thing ofcourse and the audio journey never ends. So i got the oppertunity to purchase them after i auditioned them in my home with my own electronics. Well keep up the great work you are doing and bring us more joy with your'e outstanding reviews.

[@michas4185]

I have a Virgo III and be happy with them. Positioning of this speakers is difficult and I have found that “Audio Physics speaker placement” method written by founder of AP Joachim Gerhard with ratio 2,85m x 2m on the long wall work the best.

[@antigen4]

i prefer the gerhard era speakers

[@gregwilliams2746]

I agree on your placement advice - I have had Spark IIs for over ten years in various homes and found they work best along the long wall in a room.

[@roccobruno8027]

I always liked the sound and technology of audio physic speakers.

[@davidmiller1534]

Floor stander so thanks for that and do appreciate the comparison to the Cornwall as I actually know how that one sounds.

[@snauspockets9924]

I have some absolutely beautiful sounding MBQuart Q1002 towers that I got in 1997 when everything MBQuart was still all German designed/made with very nice titanium tweeters. They sound as good today as the day I bought them. Very well made!

[@lesporque]

The best system I've ever heard used Audio Physic Avantera Plus.

[@krisprojection2433]

I have the Virgo 25 and haven’t heard anything better with imaging!

[@klepp19]

Is the image solid and you can see around say the singer's head?

[@MrZoltano]

What I love about this review is that outside of a few seconds, you won't see the speaker in question AT ALL! 😋

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

I’m better looking than the speakers.

[@MrZoltano]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac That must be it!!

[@nevigo5519]

Love from Copenhagen. Great rewiew Steve.

[@aussierob7177]

Back in 1968 i was looking for a second pair of speakers to replace the Goodmans Axiom 201 which i bought in 1965. I went to the same hi fi retailer i bought the Godmans from and they were demonstrating a new speaker from Germany. It was a pair of Telefunken L 645 HI FI bookshelf speakers and they sounded very similar to the original Quad ESL Electrostatics. So they became my second pair of speakers.

[@1959ludo]

I have a pair of Tempo’s now for about 12 years and they are all what I want of a speaker. When I bought them I first looking for a pair of B&W for building a surround system but I didn’t love their sound and my dealer proposed a pair of Audiophysics and connected with the Arcam CD player that I have at that time and an Arcam AV Receiver that I wanted to buy. It was love at first site, that was the sound I wanted. A year later I changed the Arcam for an other Arcam av receiver with more power and then the tempo’s played a fair degree better in all aspects. I never heard of the brand Audiophysic until my dealer gave a demonstration. But last year I wanted to buy a pair of bookshelf speakers from Audiophysic but my dealer didn’t sell Audiophysic any more. I did notice that price of the Tempo’s was more than doubled about 125% extra. My dealer told me that they became too analytical and the sound was less coherent than before and He no more clients for the branch. I believe my dealer and in fact he is become one of the greatest high end dealers in Belgium.

[@carlitomelon4610]

Thanks for the Magnepan reference. They are amazing if you can give them the power, space and subs they need. The LRS are 1/10th the price of these....

[@wilcalint]

Steve!!! That is so so NHT 3.3 reincarnated. The 3.3 did a LOT of audio physics correctly. So it's no surprise that someone would come up with something nearly identical.

[@ianorigbo7617]

I agree with the notion of Very good imaging with AP speakers. I had the AP AVANTI 35's on loan for 4 weeks and loved, only problem was they don't do complex fast midrange very well. Especially piano sounds tend to get muffled up. This was crucial to my listening so i had to return them.

[@jimdalto6254]

I have the Tempos because I felt the Avanti midrange would be a problem over time. That said, if you like piano check out Bache Audio Tribeca’s.

[@marcusaurelius2988]

@@jimdalto6254 I wonder how Codex and Midex stack up against the Tempos...

[@jimdalto6254]

@@marcusaurelius2988 I went a different route. Sold my Tempos and bought a pair of the Totem Fire V2 monitors. 2 weeks ago I decided to move up to the floor stander model, the Totem Metal V2’s and now my Fires are listed for sale. Totem’s torrent driver is fast, images like crazy, and has unbelievable tonality. The Fires bested the Tempos in my system.

[@westernartifact580]

Great review Steve. We realize you’re livelihood depends on a certain need for perpetual dissatisfaction and staying away from the the best stuff (“end game”) especially speakers, so I appreciate it when you stretch further to review more better speakers and other components. This will of course usually mean reviewing more expensive speakers and other gear which might have relatively narrow appeal to your audience. Affordable is interesting. Especially for the initiates amongst us. But please don’t stop stretching for the better and best stuff. There are many well seasoned and well, solvent, music gear lovers in your audience too and we love your insights and value your opinions.

[@kozmiczian795]

great review, Steve.

[@alee3875]

I love my Step 25

[@paznewis107]

Hans Bekhausen has the Scorpio.

[@robertdavis5714]

Reminds me of my Naim NBL 4 ohm speakers just bought recently. And as you mention, the imaging is incredible, well for 10k a pair back in 1990 they better.

[@BigFarm_ah365]

I built the Elekit TU8600 last summer(not sure which "letter" designation, has Lundahl OPTs and upgraded caps, but a lesser Alps vol pot) after building their 6L6GC amp and reading Herb's review. Listening with older Klipsch Forte I and man, I was not prepared for how great it sounds. I figured it would be something I'd use on Sunday drives, but it has barely left my system since the day I finished building it. It displaced a Yamaha A-S2100 and I feel like it has even more bass slam than the Yamaha, at comparative levels. It is in no way lacking in a 20'x30' room unless you are looking for true live concert SPLs. The Pentode amp is so much more what you think of as "tube like", fun, but not a daily driver.

[@CruzGonzalez2594]

Awesome review Steve. As always!

[@realworldaudio]

Cheers, Philip Glass Powakatsi is a fantastic sounding album. It's also a little bit more diverse than a typical Philip Glass.. ; )

[@gstanley75]

I listened to Audio Physic speakers at Sound by Singer in the 90s and was impressed by imaging. Not sure what their magic is but guessing phase coherence and narrow baffles with no edge refractions. Also good speaker setup at Singer.

[@carlosbauza1139]

Excellent review. The imaging tempts to get a pair right after raiding the bank, or a Wells Fargo truck!

[@monsirto]

These speakers enhance. Monitors can "image".

[@marcusaurelius2988]

Okay

[@Kowinaida]

Great review Steve. I have the latest Virgo III & they are incredible. I would love to hear your review of the Octave V70 Class A or their V80SE (both with the Super Black Box).

[@navinadv]

Great speakers and Joachim Gerhard is a nice guy too. Heard the Tempo in 1996

[@johnstone7697]

Joachim Gerhard hasn't been part of Audio Physic for a very long time.

[@DougMen1]

OMG Steve! I've been listening to the videos of the Tannoy dual concentric speakers, and they have that magic "in the room" quality that few others have, and maybe have it as much or even more than the big Klipsches, even the Autograph Mini, which has only a 4" woofer, and the bass only goes down to 100 Hz, but, above that, they sound flawless. They may be my new bucket list bookshelf, with a sub. But, at $2k for a pair, I might have to settle for their Gold series powered monitors, which start at $600 for a pair.

[@tombillard5264]

exactly what i thought about the minis with a couple of 2k subs they would be insane

[@carmenandthedevil2804]

Use to sell them back in the 90's and Naughties. My faourite back then was the Libra.

[@seankelly6461]

Looks like its an early runner for best speaker of the year

[@henriksrensen3220]

Another great review 👍👏

[@richardzedman1160]

Yes i can tell ya they are crazy good at big holographic images I have audio physic Scorpion Ive had many speakers from many big makes and none can comes close for price

[@bobb.9917]

Interesting design. Expensive, but there seems to be a lot of great tech included for the price point. I would love to hear a pair of Audio Physic's Avanti III loudspeakers. They look impressive!

[@FOH3663]

𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙫𝙚, 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩. Solid imaging w/well resolved soundstage depth is truly the dominion of narrow baffle lautsprechers like this German offering. The audio physics ;) involved dictate the more narrow baffle elicits less damaging very early reflections, allowing greater likelihood of the disappearing act. Interesting you noted similarity of Maggie panels as I've found panels more likely to offer a window into the recording, as opposed to narrow baffles offer more of musicians in your room perspective. Either approach can offer the disappearing act if well set up. I'd love to experience these newest Audio Physic speakers, I'll keep an eye out at a show perhaps. I like the isolation approach... ie, from the floor, drivers isolated from the cabinet, etc., just intuitively that must have merit. Thanks for this one.

[@jimdalto6254]

I have the Tempo Plus and you are spot on. I also have the latest Bache Audio Tribeca with the Eton woofers. I’d like to combine the finish of the Tempos with the sound of the Bache’s.

[@goodsound4756]

Whenever I listened to Audio Physics or Canton speakers (reviewed on this channel before), I never was impressed. One of the few German brands that really left me impressed was Gauder Akustik, therefore I encourage you to test one of those. Or maybe you just have a strategy like „safe the best for last“ 😉

[@johnsweda2999]

You need to lean there Cornwall's back more the woofer drivers not optimised for where the ports are situated and not getting floor reinforcement but floor boundary bounce definitely need a thick rug underneath them as well try them between 14-18 degrees tilt

[@bernimckoy588]

I've had the older tempos in my room. Sounded great but too bassy. Now using A.P. Midex. Wonderful. Have you heard of them?

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Nope

[@bernimckoy588]

@@keplermission4947 OK. Thanks for the advice. Esoteric xo3se source. Perreaux Eloquence 250i 250w per channel doubled into 4 ohm. Van den hul the cloud 3t speaker cable and the vdh the mountain 3t xlr interconnect.

[@fernandosilva9137]

Living in Europe, Portugal 🇵🇹, I have heard several German Brands, they are all good! Audio Physics , Elac, Canton, Audionet, Vincent, Burmester,and many others! You should Review Swiss Boenicke! Meet Sven....he’s a great engineer !!

[@hmrowland6114]

Definitive Technology was doing side woofers in the early 2000s. They had to face each other.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Audio Physic was doing side woofers in the 1990s

[@vaneast411]

Standing in front of the Robert Motherwell paintings ... 🙂

[@JoeJ-8282]

Hmm... $8,000/pair is slightly out of my personal price range, but by your description, it sounds like I'd still love to listen to/hear these speakers for myself someday, because it seems like they were quite impressive to you overall, and in a good way!... If I ever see them set up anywhere I'll definitely have to check them out, because I really love great imaging speakers too! Now, while on the subject of mind blowingly superb imaging and overall awesome sound quality speakers, have you ever heard of a speaker company called GamuT? (I think they are from Denmark or somewhere like that?) Anyway, they make a speaker model that looks about the same, size-wise, as the ones in this video, and that model is called the "Phi 5". They also make a smaller, stand mount model which is similar, the "Phi 3". I have personally heard BOTH of those models, and they are absolutely amazing, stunning, (words can't do them full justice), so if you ever get a chance to hear them, you'll prob. really like their sound (FULL, live performance) reproduction so much that you'll think that you can reach out and touch the individual instrument(s) and singer(s) it's so realistic of a presentation/experience!... You might try to audition those models, (the newest versions of both), if you can find a place to get them from... They are both also quite reasonably priced, especially considering their absolutely outstanding performance! (I think the smaller Phi 3 model is under $2000/pair, and the larger Phi 5 towers are only around $5000/pair I believe... Well worth their cost IMO, even though I can't realistically afford either one myself, lol!... But one can dream...) Keep up the great videos man, we all really appreciate your honest reviews from a thoroughly experienced "ear" for audio quality!

[@redalert2progames501]

Very articulate as always and you don’t say anything contradictory despite mostly discussing the sound subjectively. Good review 👍🏻

[@andrewdorow4431]

Imaging always gets my attention first, before bass response and dynamics. Ghostly presence is what knocks me out. I wonder if that capability is more complicated/expensive to engineer than other characteristics. Interested in others' opinion.

[@HareDeLune]

Check out Gallo Acoustics speakers. Imaging Kings.

[@HareDeLune]

@@keplermission4947 Well, good to know. Don't use ARCAM with Gallo. Got it. 👍

[@HareDeLune]

@@keplermission4947 Oh, yes! I *thought* I remembered you being quite disagreeable! Thanks ever so much for reminding me! : D

[@donvito8652]

When I first saw this early this morning I thought it read " Audio Psychic" and Steve was advancing a new type of audio system using ESP and/or maybe branching out into a new venture: "The Audio Pschic" combining solid state audio gear and astrology to delve into the future of sound reproduction!

[@Inabottle]

out of context: Ultimate Loudness sounds pretty awesome!

[@khemrajnarine5636]

HI Steve can you please say something about Mcintosh amplifiers.

[@georgelozinsky9018]

And how about matching them with gato amp150 of your previous video.?

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Sure!

[@niklasholgerson3779]

I really appreciate your coverage of german loudspeakers. My plan is to audition the Canton Reference 8k and the Elac Vela FS 407 after stores beeing reopened. It would be cool if you could get your hands on those.

[@anthonyhopkin]

Good clear review. Would be interested in how these compare in your system with the Spatial M3 Sapphire that I have here. Wide and deep sound stage and wonderful loud or soft with everything I have tried so far. Greetings to one and All.

[@mayssebmasenya9132]

Thanks. That bass description seems more or less like the B&W 702 S2’s. Not sure if you have experienced those B&Ws.

[@ryanschipp8513]

Steve, sounds like you've never heard a Anthony Gallo Reference 3 series speaker. Images like a bandit. Craziest holographic imaging I've heard. Got a NEW pair of 3.1s from Kevin Deal at Upscale. $1300.......I'll take that over these 8k speakers.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Anthony Gallo lived in Brooklyn not far from me, I had many Gallos here. Including generations of his References.

[@ryanschipp8513]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac Nice! So how does the Gallo 3.1 compare to the Audio Physic?

[@diegorhoenisch62]

Is that an original Joni Mitchell on the wall behind you? Cheers, Alan Tomlinson

[@daurye92]

I wondered if you have ever heard the audio physic spark by any chance and what your opinion was?

[@henriksrensen3220]

Hello Steve. Please review Audiovector speakers

[@fred5872]

Look like very nice speakers!! But how is it compared to dynaudio heritage special?

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

The tempo isn’t as transparent, but the imaging is bigger, much bigger and the bass has superior impact/power

[@REX4340]

Try Vivid speakers, also great imagers

[@pickyaudiophile]

Nice speakers, there are promising larger brothers of this one here in that top-tier range by the brand which may play with more substance at low volume. However, unaffordable to me. Reminds me of Verity Audio from Canada when it comes to build quality, design and engineering.

[@marinusholland]

It looks 100% like the speakers VLS like a frind has 13 years and there are ok

[@JDG1971]

Hi Steve. A question ... Have you ever heard the loudspeakers Kef Reference Model 4.2 play? I've had them for about 10 years now. I've had a lot of speakers. But I love these so much and will never sell them. Of course I also listen to other speakers. Have 5 different speakers. But I have always been impressed with this Kef Reference Model 4.2. Greetings from the Netherlands Limburg Maastricht and especially continue with High-end and videos. 👌👍✌😉😘

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Sorry, I have never heard those speakers. But I am generally a fan of KEF designs.

[@JDG1971]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac No problem Steve. But it sure would be nice if you could ever hear them play. Greetings. And who knows, you will ever run into them.👌👍✌😉Kef Reference Model Four Two ✌Oohh yeah 😉

[@gtric1466]

Curious what speakers wouldn't sound good on a Pass Labs Amplifier.

[@nohandle54]

These sound like speakers I want to audition... but does anyone know who sells these in the States? I can't seem to find a dealer over here

[@vanaltd.7274]

Hey David -- you can email [e-mail] and let us know where you're located.

[@lookbacktime9422]

BOENICKE Audio speakers any time for a review?

[@jeffmpvd7689]

I would love to try these out and maybe own them but what is reason for the $8k price tag? Way too expressive for what you get in my opinion.

[@seanmangan2769]

Steve, I've been thinking, maybe you should get a pair of Altec A7s (your first love) and be done with your speaker search?

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

There's no end to my journey, then what would I review?!?

[@faludabutt8253]

You think Steve is looking for an ultimate speaker? You are naive

[@petermaurer7940]

Hi Steve, Where did you get the Kraftwerk-CD "Ralf & Florian",you are showing in this video? The first three Kraftwerk-Albums were never released officially as CD's.This must be a bootleg.And how is the Sound-Quality of this CD? For the members of Kraftwerk the first three Albums was an experiment phase.For them,the real Kraftwerk-Sound began with the Album "Autobahn". But nevertheless,i like the first three Albums of Kraftwerk. 10 Years ago,i owned a pair of Tempo 3i and i was very satisfied with these loudspeakers.Since 3 years I'm listening to a pair of Focal Kanta No. 3. They sound much better than the Audio Physic Tempo 3i.

[@waterlover]

I like tight deep bass

[@mikegoddard7354]

I'm confused is this the tempo 35 or tempo plus. It's not even on their website

[@georgeboubous8318]

It's in their website, www.audiophysic.com/en/product/tempo/. I think the Tempo 35 model is a newer, anniversary edition of the Plus.

[@stimpy1226]

What about the re-issue of yellow dog blues? I’m getting tired of buying originals at unbelievable prices

[@apvalenti]

2015 Analogue Productions release 180g Vinyl $35 on Amazon (US)

[@stimpy1226]

@@apvalenti Thanks I’ll take a look

[@djcordes4352]

So do my 1996 Virgos that need two bass drivers😭

[@henrym78]

No

[@einarbk885]

"details" at low volume with the cornwall has everything to do with its fucked up frequency response, little to nothing to do with its size.

[@prabinpaudel5572]

Hi Steve. A random question. Have you heard 'Isle of dogs' soundtrack on your cornwalls? Everytime I hear it in my iems, I wonder how thunderous the drums would sound on those huge speakers. Love your channel! ❤️ And I'm an imaging freak as well. High five! 😁

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Yes, I’ve talked about that recording before. Lots of fun!

[@prabinpaudel5572]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac thank you Steve for the reply. I don't think I'll ever be able to suggest you the music you haven't heard, unless...... kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2GqgKt4q62BhMk This is a song that's very popular in my country Nepal give it a listen and tell me how you feel! ❤️

[@paznewis107]

@@prabinpaudel5572 good tune, folky vibe with traditional instrument, not too pop or Bollywood. Unexpected rock ballad middle.

[@JohnJohn-lk4lq]

@@prabinpaudel5572 sex trafficking is also popular in your country, #1 Nepal’s favorite hobbies.

[@prabinpaudel5572]

@@paznewis107 glad you liked it. 🙏☺

[@Finn-McCool]

I would like to "be holding" the AP35 lol

[@victorsixtythree]

Anybody else read it as “Audio Psychic” not “Physic”?

[@gurdyman1]

That's what I thought at first glance.

[@westernartifact580]

No

[@fubartotale3389]

It's German so right away I know that I can't afford it. ........yep cant afford it.

[@pdg1877]

Here in Europe you can buy these for €2999

[@jpaulog9809]

Where?

[@phetmoz]

More like €7000

[@seankelly6461]

8k u.s. could buy a sreious pair of klipsch

[@henrym78]

Also a serious pair of audio physic or tannoy, if you are into great imaging..

[@anthonyanello1244]

Steve, I am surprised that you think they image so well. The few tower speakers with side mounted woofers that I have heard imaged atrociously. Since the woofers must hand off to a midrange, they must broadcast frequencies that are highly directional, including critical vocal frequencies. With directional content not aligning to the midrange drivers I cannot imagine that these image very well at all.

[@henrym78]

Then you should try to audition a pair of ap speakers. They image like no other speaker..

[@marcusaurelius2988]

You are mistaken

[@yaoyaotigeraudio7299]

Nice work, friend, can we cooperate???

[@ryanschipp8513]

I'd go Canton from Germany over these. You can get the same...for less. 8k for 50lb speakers is not a good value.

[@paulhalucha526]

I can’t imagine those speakers in my system - just not at all an appealing design.

[@quantumdecoherence1289]

You lost me at $8000.

[@donewithdemocrats]

The shirt is $7995

[@fernandosilva9137]

Living in Europe, Portugal 🇵🇹, I have heard several German Brands, they are all good! Audio Physics , Elac, Canton, Audionet, Vincent, Burmester,and many others! You should Review Swiss Boenicke! Meet Sven....he’s a great engineer