World's Best High-End Loudspeakers | I'm Buying One!

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Great review and it shows you really like these speakers. I really like the way you express yourself and the passion you have. Your review made me wish I bought them.

[@AudioBacon]

Thomas, I'm a huge fan of yours. Thanks for being the most honest and insightful reviewer out there. And get yourself a pair of Avant Gardes. You deserve it :)

[@ThomasAndStereo]

@@AudioBacon Thanks! I watched your videos and interviews and I know your team is very good at listening, I can say better than me. If you can describe what you hear with cables, that tells me everything. You deserve a lot more subs. I did not buy the AG because I know I will never have time to listen to it. I spend all my time listening to review samples.

[@AudioBacon]

@@ThomasAndStereo There's no doubt you have some good ears on you. I could only describe because I've spent the last six years mostly listening to over a thousand cables lol. Enjoyed your video about the scientific method and cables. I have a pending video that will add onto that. Wouldn't the AG be a good reference to review all the front-end gear? That's my plan at least. I have another room where I'll set up the smaller speakers for eval.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

@@AudioBacon Looking forward to it. I use the Silverline Sonata as my reference because it is easy to drive at 93db. I test so many tube gear that I need an efficient speaker for that.

[@AudioBacon]

@@ThomasAndStereo Ah, that totally makes sense. I'm just starting to revisit tubes (reviewing an LTA Z40 right now). My 84dB LSA Statements is maxing that integrated out. I haven't heard the Silverline Sonata. Will make an effort. Thanks again for the love and support. Let me know if you ever want to do collab!

[@ofragershman9390]

Thank you Jay, from all our team at Gershman Acoustics. it is such an honor to be receiving such an important and unique award. You gave excellent and precis description of the Grand Avant Gardes. It indicates that you have a deep understanding of high-end Audio sound and a passion for music. We are especially honored to have you as one of our passionate, music lovers audiophiles customers. Keep up the good work. 1 second ago

[@AudioBacon]

The pleasure is all mine. I guess I should've known I would eventually be owning a pair of your speakers. With two consecutive Best of Show awards, I just have to trust my ears. The industry is extremely lucky to have Gershman Acoustics. Speakers that are truly made for the love of music.

[@SpiritualPsychotherapyServices]

Mrs. Gershman, congratulations on the awards! Are you the designer, Ofra? I'm going to peruse your website, ASAP.

[@hiviber]

TOO BAD NOBODY WANTS TO SELL THEM TO ME.. WHY SO HARD TO BUY.. ? crazy.

[@ofragershman9390]

@@SpiritualPsychotherapyServices No, I'm not "the designer" but I participate in all the listening tests.

[@djmoalem6474]

I'm a proud owner of a pair ofGershman Grand Avant Gardes, I agree with every word you say, my last pair of speakers, I just love them.

[@AudioBacon]

That's amazing man. Which amplifier are you using?

[@djmoalem6474]

@@AudioBacon Krell integrated, K-300i. I listen to this combination at one of the Audio's trade shows it was a huge room and it still, just blew me away!!! I can't stop listening to my system. You will love it!!!

[@AudioBacon]

@@djmoalem6474 Damn...time to audition some amps!

[@ericbellomy7246]

That dream setup

[@AudioBacon]

One day...

[@reynolds8532]

I was at that show in 2019. Maybe best of show for me regardless of price. My only hesitation is that I would love to hear them in MY space with MY music to be sure. They are certainly on my list if I ever upgrade from the 804d3 I have today. Bravo.

[@AudioBacon]

Well my space is even smaller than Siao's (guest reviewer), so we'll see! Gut feeling, they're going to sound incredible just because they're so well designed for all spaces.

[@djmoalem6474]

@@AudioBacon Good point

[@BlueStar712]

Thank you! Awesome information

[@AudioBacon]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scootermcflea]

I own a pair myself. I’m using Simaudio Electronics and absolutely love them. I’ve been in the industry 20 years now going to many shows and exactly like you said, they are a true giant killer. Next steps are buying another amp to mono block my 860av2’s and then I am done...I think. :)

[@AudioBacon]

Yeah, I can't wait to get my pair! Those are some beefy amps! C'mon...we all know...there's no such thing as "I think I'm done."

[@scootermcflea]

@@AudioBacon What are you using to power yours?

[@AudioBacon]

@@scootermcflea Haven't decided lol. Still in the middle of clearing and treating the room. If you have any suggestions let me know.

[@nickthenail]

I’m glad to hear your thoughts. I too own Simaudio gear (600i/680D) and am curious how these speakers would pair.

[@AudioBacon]

@@nickthenail I think I could audition some Simaudio locally...

[@mardenpaul3855]

I have a pair of old tower Specters. Heard them and was immediately smitten. Years later, still sound terrific. The Gershmans (Eli and Ofra) make a phenomenal speaker.

[@TombstoneTube]

I listened to these speakers with a 25W Pass Labs, and they became my favourite speakers. Will received them in one month.

[@divviesthirdstream3938]

Good choice!!

[@jctai100]

Been keeping my eyes on the Gershmanns. Those new wood panel grills look fantastic

[@AudioBacon]

Yeah...thinking about opting for the wood grills. More elegance!

[@klepp19]

My top pics in 2021 are Stenheim Alumine Three, Accapella Cellini & JBL 4367.

[@AudioBacon]

I'll have to keep my ear out for them!

[@flyingriceball]

that damn beaut Aries Cerat... you sold me on the Gershman though. Thanks for another awesome video, man!

[@AudioBacon]

Yeah the Aries Cerat uses so many electronics though. You need an entire condo to fit it.

[@flyingriceball]

@@AudioBacon oh damn, forget that! haha

[@lindabellomy9712]

those wooden grills are next level! 🤩

[@djmoalem6474]

Yes I love them,

[@AudioBacon]

Yeah I think I'll order those...

[@djmoalem6474]

@@AudioBacon it looks very sharp and elegant with the black finish contrast

[@rickp6731]

Ferguson Hill FH001 & FH002 & FH003 Acrylic Horn speaker System World's best speakers ever made ?! Dealers are in the USA now

[@AudioBacon]

Looks intersting!

[@soundman3732]

Geat show review, perfect choice of awards. I own a pair of Grand Avant Garde, highly recommend them, I now enjoy music every day. They do benefit from good power, but so what, they deserve it.. I'm excited for you man!

[@AudioBacon]

Thanks, man! Which color and what are you driving them with? Gershman Acoustics...is going to have a busy year. THEY deserve it.

[@soundman3732]

I have a gorgeous, black pair, driven by Moon, Monoblocks

[@CP-oe3kt]

Great review! After watching Thomas's review of the GAG's, I bought a pair. Best speaker I've ever heard!

[@AudioBacon]

That's great to hear...now I'm really anxious to get them in my listening room...

[@CP-oe3kt]

@@AudioBacon If I could offer any advice, it would be that IMHO, they require a lot of power. I'm currently running them with a PrimaLuna Evo400 Preamp and a Bryston 14B3 Amplifier and they could take a lot more. I've tried them on smaller amplifiers and they sounded good but they really begin to shine when they have a strong supply of current. Would love to see a review including your impressions when you have had time to enjoy them!

[@AudioBacon]

@@CP-oe3kt Sounds like I need to do another shootout...;)

[@georgebartolo8856]

@@CP-oe3kt I would think the 14B_3 would have enough power to drive them to their max?

[@CP-oe3kt]

@@georgebartolo8856 It's just my opinion George but I believe the pair I have could do with a little more. To that end, I've been searching for a pair of Bryson 28BSST2's. Please don't misunderstand, they do sound absolutely wonderful with the 14B3. I just have the feeling that they have much more to give.

[@sphaera3809]

The ones you’re buying look well very engineered passive speakers and that is probably why they sound right. Best sounding speakers I’ve had (and still have) are my Genelec 8351B’s. The built in room correction works very well in mitigating room sonic aberrations, clarity is phenomenal. It also makes for a very minimal all digital system. DSP, volume and DAC happens at the speaker. My system now is computer -> USB to AES converter (and re-clock) -> Speakers, and the GLM kit in parallel, not in signal path (a small black box that provides an interface for the computer to control the speakers- can be used with a remote as well). Amazing resolution and life like experience, I haven’t looked back…

[@ks4545]

I heard those AvantGardes at a show in NY years ago. Loved them. Seriously considered buying them even though they were a good bit out of my budget. The thing that kept me from pulling the trigger was my some self doubt and lack of confidence in what I was hearing, fear of purchasing something that expensive from a company that I had not ever heard of before, and also having no idea how they would sound in my room with my equipment. I still have regrets about it. They were really, really good. I hope you're enjoying them.

[@AudioBacon]

I had the same exact thoughts...but you have to trust your ears. That's when you find gems.

[@tonesbones502]

Good video. I've been to a couple of audio shows in Melbourne and listened to many hifi systems. For me ATC is the brand that nails the goose bumps best. Surprised you didn't even mention them when discussing the best of the best. Absolute foot tapers, music you have to sing along to.

[@AudioBacon]

I own a pair of ATCs and love them. It's just that relative to some of the other offerings, there's a balance of transparency, texture, and tone that might be a better fit depending on the electronics.

[@michaela.5363]

Nice video. I'll have to check out these Gershman speakers next time I want to put together a system.

[@melbguy1]

The bacon is sizzling

[@krane15]

A speaker is the single most important part of an audio system. Even so, that speaker is only as good as the components that support it. In these cases, you need the entire package to replicate the sound you hear. That means the cost is not just that of the speakers, but the speaker system. When comparing costs, make sure you keep that in mind.

[@greenbeginner3353]

02:02 A neutral loudspeaker is designed to reproduce what is on the disc or file. If the reproduced music doesn’t sound real, where is the “flaw?” It could be that the loudspeaker, as neutral as it is, is not sufficiently detailed or lacks micro and macro dynamic response. It could be that the components in the playback chain is at fault. It is also possible that the music wasn’t recorded in a way that sounds real. Or, it could be that our expectation is incorrect.

[@triodedude]

I have yet to hear the Gershmanns. The sound that messed me up forever was at a T.H.E. Show, don't remember what year. Possibly 2012? Anyway, it was WAVAC driving Venture loudspeakers. It sounded REAL. That's all I can say. Real, real, real. Real musicians in the room. It messed me up forever because THAT has become my reference. My system sucks compared to that... I have yet to hear anything like that. My friends shop has had Nola baby grands driven by Soulution, he has also had Wilson's Alexx on display. It still could not touch the WAVAC/Venture combo... Great video BTW. Keep it up!

[@johannjohann6523]

Thanks for offering a true opinion about speakers. That's one thing you don't hear often as people like to say "sound quality is subjective". Nah, not really. Maybe because I have been into music and playing instruments since 10 years old I have better ears than most. But really it's quite simple, clarity (no hiss or hum), definite notes with mids and bass, vocals that you can hear and discern the words. Or simply: does it sound good?

[@Mister_EL.]

Thanx for the review & comments. Are they still in business? Their website is offline...

[@javierorozco410]

excelente señor , thank you :)

[@AudioBacon]

de nada!

[@rogermccuaig3889]

I agree with everything you said about the Grand Avant Garde speaker. If I had the budget for them I would definitely own a pair. I just placed an order for the new Gershman XdB. The only thing that I would like to add to your description of the sound of the Grand Avant Garde is that the tweeter is incredibly smooth while still being precise and detailed. You could look a long time to find a tweeter that sound this good!

[@AudioBacon]

couldn't have said it better! I am curious about the XdB but maybe another time. I heard they're warmer sounding but very dynamic.

[@robhowarth77]

VIVID speakers ? Pretty expensive but by all accounts, pretty good also !

[@hiviber]

nice! Where did you buy your pair?

[@chrisvantassel8867]

I have Legacy Whispers from the 90's. Still the best I have heard and I prefer them to the new HD versions. Gershmans look interesting though. Obviously nobody can hear them all but so far I have not had any desire to sell my Whispers. I also have the rare Victories as well which are stunning. Harbeth's are great too but hard to drive. The Whispers are 95db sensitive so very easy to drive. I run them with the SST Ambrosia and the Ampzilla 2000's 2nd edition. Should be a lifetime system for me.

[@AudioBacon]

That sounds like a great system! It's great that you have been able to find a system that works for you and that you can enjoy for a lifetime. Harbeths definitely require more power to drive, so it's great that you already have a system that works for you.

[@nickthenail]

You have piqued my interest. Now to find a dealer in Los Angeles.......

[@manw3bttcks]

I would think those solid grilles would be an immediate negative effect. I always take fabric ones off and hear the improvement right off. They look okay off so I'm sure lots of people take them off

[@AudioBacon]

It's a warmer sound with the grills on, and a more transparent sound with it off. Honestly, I preferred them on.

[@gnoter2]

Gershmans are quite good! I heard them @ a show in Maryland, 2017-8??? They were a favorite for me. My life changing experience happened in NYC, 1996?? Avant Garde duos. Wavac 845 direct to be plyr. Louis Armstrong/band were "breathing" & playing in the same room w me! If the speaker's disappears in the room & recreate a recorded performance? Wish you success on yr purchase!

[@gnoter2]

Any chance to borrow $15k for a pr? 😮

[@AudioBacon]

I think you described them beautifully! Speakers just disappear and you just feel the presence.

[@eyeshowyou]

Natural sound comes from open Baffle speakers...X5, , M3 Saphiers. I also love the sound of 1 way drivers: pearl audio Sybelius , Voxativ ampeggio and the Avantgarde Uno. These sound ALL natural and most of them are not that expensive...at least not 1 million

[@AudioBacon]

Totally with you there! Open baffle speakers like the X5 or M3 Saphiers indeed deliver an incredibly natural sound. It's like they bring the musicians right into the room, isn't it? And single-driver speakers like the Pearl Audio Sybelius and Voxativ Ampeggio are something special too. The simplicity in their design often yields a coherence that's hard to match. And you're right, the Avantgarde Uno is another great example. It's always awesome to find audio gear that delivers high-end performance without completely breaking the bank!

[@apxpandy4965]

I had a pair of Altec santiago's and I haven't heard anything, regardless of price that recreates that 'shock' effect you get when you hear 'the right' speaker. My current Jbl 4367's come close. But I'm still a lookin'! Great review - thanks!

[@marcelmolenaar5684]

I have listened to lots of loudspeakers, went to audioshows and the best shops. The nr 1 are for me is Millon. I think you can buy a set. You won't regret it. I bought a set. I took my dad to a dealer because for me it was a small fortune and i thought to myself my parents would be upset or angry with me to spend so much money on loudspeakers. You know what my dad said ? If you buy these loudspeakers you will keep them for the rest of your life, you will never buy others or exchange them.

[@AudioBacon]

Will keep an ear out!

[@gme10955]

Haven't heard these but they were on my short list. Ended up with the Alta Alec speakers, which I absolutely love. Very musical sounding speakers.

[@AudioBacon]

Oooh I do remember the Alta Alec speakers. Yes, very musical speakers. I'll have to give them a closer listen next time (there were a lot of ppl in the room at the time).

[@peterborelli3877]

Since you asked... the best sounding speakers I have heard so far are the ones that I now own... the Cube Audio Nenuphar Mini F8. I drive them with the Bakoon Amp 13R. I would love to hear a pair of the Gershman Grande Avantgarde.

[@charleskatz2606]

Been interested in the Cube kit- wonder how far off the $5500(?) driver and self made cabinets would go.I have decent20 year old Odeon Tosca horns 2 ways but wouldn't mind the Cube in one direction or the Avantgardes in the other (or Vandertseen Treo for a third)

[@johangustavsson4927]

nice video! grande is one of the few speakers i really want to hear. the best I have heard are: Respons - Magna Musicum. there is a certain resemblance to grande.

[@John_van_Kleef]

The best speakers I have heard that are within my financial reach (and fit inside of my listening room) are the Magnat Signature 909. So after saving up money for a long time, I bought a pair last month. They probably don't even come close to anything you are talking about in this video. But to me they are the best speaker I ever heard and my audio dreams are fulfilled.

[@AudioBacon]

That's the beauty of this hobby. You don't have to spend a ton to find a sound that works for you. As long your system brings you sonic joy, you're ahead of everyone else.

[@johannjohann6523]

Or do the speakers replicate live music? I think that is the ultimate goal.

[@sonusancti]

Hi Jay. That definitely looks like a David based on your assessment but my question is, what components were matched by the manufacturers? In my experience, I once listened to Wilson's Grand Slams back in the 90s that I still couldn't forget for its complete definition of the music space. It was like watching a concert without video. Almost eerie precision. It was hooked up to a Jadis JA200 4 chassis w/ Jadis transport and DAC.

[@AudioBacon]

Thanks for sharing your experiences! The Jadis pairing with the Grand Slams sounds like it was otherworldly. These were the components from AXPONA 2019: audiobacon.net/2019/05/07/axpona-2019-the-awards/5/

[@sonusancti]

@@AudioBacon What I distinctly recall is that Wilson had a rear firing tweeter to augment the front firing one. That made sense to me but I don't think their recent models have it anymore.

[@broadhurst5000]

What were the robot looking ones? They looked sick.

[@AudioBacon]

The POSH?

[@broadhurst5000]

@@AudioBacon the ones @ 05.25

[@jjustin5177]

Can we use these speakers with a home tv system

[@PlanktoniusRex]

no.

[@ofragershman9390]

@@PlanktoniusRex of course you can

[@ofragershman9390]

You can definitely use them for home theater, fantastic, full range sound, Gershman also have a matching, new center channel.

[@vonjuergen]

Gershman Avantgarde Speakers have the only logical enclosure design (minimal baffle for mids and highs) that makes sense. It is one of the best passive speakers i have heard. The problem is that it is passive (3 way much worse than 2 way). Best speakers i have heard are active. Grimm LS1be 30k. PMC MB2SE 70k.

[@AudioBacon]

Interesting insight! I think I've seen the Grimm but not the MB2SE at the shows. I'll have to keep an ear out for them.

[@BlueStar712]

Put a musician behind a curtain , and a set of high end speakers playing the recorded sound. And if one can pick out the live artist , or the recording... the best speakers would sound exactly like the one who actually played it. The rest would be a personal sound adjustment . I know some speakers go for 40,000 for one, not including the components. So it’s easy to spend a million bucks for perfect or near perfect . I’m a audio file guy but I could never spend that much. But I do love high end audio

[@AudioBacon]

Yeah, it's a delicate balance at times. Nothing's perfect...just has to be good enough to elicit an emotional response.

[@divertiti]

That test only makes sense if the recording you play through the speakers was recorded by that artist in that exact space with 100% transparent microphone.

[@AudioheavenDenmark]

Best I've listen to at my home is my current audio note an e alnico spx.

[@AudioBacon]

Nice setup!

[@J0N_]

So with angled top speaker, is it tricky to find the good ‘listening position’? Also, would it make sense to lift the speakers up being they are a bit smaller than traditional floor standing speakers? Would appreciate a response from Bacon or anyone else.

[@ofragershman9390]

These speakers are very easy to set up, no need to lift them up.The tweeter and midrange are on an upward angle (among up to the listener ear) using tip toes is recommended. But the sound stage is perfect size, real life size, just as it was recorded.

[@mike-pw8hi]

in have the paradigm founder 80f and i love them. they sound amazing

[@AudioBacon]

Glad you love them!

[@The.SpotlightKid]

Every reviewer i now trust (

[@AudioBacon]

Experimenting with amps now. So far monoblocks are a huge improvement.

[@andrelevesque2405]

Man, get the ZenMini LPSU to pair up with that ZenMini mk3 streamer. If you think it’s good all on its own, wait till you power it up with its dedicated linear power supply.

[@AudioBacon]

I believe it!

[@Waitaminutesilly]

Have you heard Joseph Audio Perspective2, which is my all time favorite? If so, how do you compare against the avant garde? I heard the Gershman speakers this year's audio show in Toronto. Very impressed with the sound.

[@AudioBacon]

I recall the Perspective 2 being very musical but will need to audition again.

[@patdaley9098]

Neutral speaker doesn't mean bland, neutral sound. It means it shows what is on the recording. You are using the term "neutral" in an equivocal manner. You lost me at that point.

[@anderskandersson4613]

Should try some European speakers Bro, we all know about Brits and Germans, but we don’t even know some low profile brands, including Swiss Goldmund .. Goldmund and Krell or Mark Levinson or Boulder Amps …. that’s best of the best 😂 but I mean some Danish and Scandinavia brands with awesome quality and reasonable price tag .

[@AudioBacon]

Noted!

[@ilbaik6454]

Talon no longer in business but my favorite would be Talon thunderhawk speakers. I own a hawk monitor. I like accuton based speakers.

[@AudioBacon]

Ah never had a chance to hear them...

[@stateniland]

Question.. I have W/A Sasha DAW's (approx 300lbs each) I and looking for a secure way to slide them to another room for renovations... they are on spikes.. I tried furniture glides and the spikes pierce the slider.. Are there any items for sale that can slide under each speaker so moving them is easy and SAFE? Thank you Joe

[@stevepk8742]

Excellence review, Bass (warm) without it, myself would not spend much time listen to the system, You ready, share with us the amplifier and your primary source - analog or digital . Thanks

[@bigdog5115]

You like warm sounding speakers because we are warm blooded ??

[@AudioBacon]

In other words, human vocals have colored soul to them. So a cold or even some neutral sounding system aren't good at conveying that tonality. Just my opinion.

[@benjamindoss1184]

Please compare these speakers to Legacy Aeris.

[@ronw4588]

Curious if you have heard PBN Audio and if so, what sound signature have you noticed between these and Gersham?

[@AudioBacon]

I haven't heard them

[@laecatara1]

usher dancer mini-one beryllium whit the mystere ia21

[@b1bo840]

i have the originals

[@AudioBacon]

Have you compared them with the current?

[@johannjohann6523]

By the way, for a $1,000,000 (seriously? not too many positive words come to mind) can't the people who design them actually make them look good, instead of "stupid" if you ask me. Terrible aesthetics, same with the Wilson speakers. why can't audio companies make stuff that looks "cool". normally it's cookie cutter black and they all look the same. Or they make crazy speakers that are "unique", with no worries anyone 'would' copy it.

[@TombstoneTube]

Did you buy the GAG? If so, what amp did you go for?

[@AudioBacon]

I did but I haven't settled on an amp yet...

[@zukispur5493]

4 leak sandwich 600s do it for me. Driven by my sansui AU 717 special. Garrard 401 turntable (SME arm)

[@AudioBacon]

Niiiice

[@supabayes3284]

Interesting that Jay, Thomas and you love these. I have heard them in a showroom but wasn’t wow with the bass or soundstage. Not sure what happen, there was just no magic. I am using Manley Snappers 100wpc amp, do you think that my amps will have enough power to drive them?

[@AudioBacon]

Might have to give them another listen. From what I've heard so far, 100 wpc might not be enough to maximize the performance of these speakers. I tried them with an LTA Z40 (50wpc) from 9 ft away...and it just wasn't enough juice to be immersed. An extra 3 dB for another 50 watts probably wouldn't have been that big of a difference. 250 wpc...that seems like the minimum. Especially if you want to get as much low-end as you can.

[@supabayes3284]

@@AudioBacon Thanks, wish I had kept my Gryphon Diablo 300. I will go and have another listen.

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

Do you listen in mono? Why are you only buying one?

[@AudioBacon]

Meant the pair...

[@yorkemar]

I reckon the Aussie speakers from home sound amazing. Osborn grand monument.

[@troylogan446]

In the late 80s I heard the Osborn speakers at Las Vegas CES. I still remember how great they sound. I actually emailed them a year ago to see if they had any representation in the USA. They don't. But, great speakers.

[@yorkemar]

@@troylogan446 i have a classic pair of whatmoughs. Great refined sound. I need a better amp though...one day.

[@JingoLoBa57]

Currently enjoying my PMC MB2SE as best speakers I’ve heard so far. Missed listening to the Gershwin speakers at Munich 2019 unfortunately.

[@AudioBacon]

Can't go wrong with PMC. Haven't heard the MB2SE...but they look beast.

[@socksumi]

It's so damned subjective which is best and there are as many opinions as there are people . Odd thing is as speakers get more expensive you would expect they would sound more and more alike but they don't. Even at stratospheric prices speakers sound as different from each other as they do from lower priced speakers. I've heard some really high priced speakers that sounded pretty mediocre... at a recent audio show in Toronto I was dumb struck how bad a 250 thousand pair of speakers could sound. I wonder which if any of these pretentious things are truly accurate? Maybe none but they just give a large impressive presentation that people like to hear. I have heard a couple that really impressed me though.

[@AudioBacon]

Yeah, after a certain point...comes down to what you're looking for. So listen first and check the price afterwards lol

[@MrWaeter]

Best speakers ever in my opinion are Magnar All Ribbon 10. Enjoying them for over 30 years now and haven't heard better sounding speakers yet.

[@krane15]

"in your opinion" is redundant. Please dismiss that from your lexicon. In the future, give at least one reason why you choose one speaker over another. At least that information is useful.

[@divertiti]

Jay, Joseph Audio seems to be along the same philosophy, what are your thoughts on his speakers? Side tangent: Have you tried Aries Cerat's dacs? Thoughts?

[@AudioBacon]

I haven't tried Aries Cerat DACs in isolation, just heard them as part of the system. I recall Joseph Audio having very nice tone and speed but not quite the amount of mass or texture as the ones mentioned here.

[@divertiti]

@@AudioBacon Thanks Jay, do you think the Gershman is equally impressive if my music taste includes fast, extended, and synthetically produced electronic house music?

[@AudioBacon]

@@divertiti I don't see why not, quite genre independent to my ears. However, with electronic you might want more speed and boom.

[@jeanwestone3462]

I love dayton speakers.

[@AudioBacon]

They're good!

[@markwasilow2173]

Where's the sausage?

[@silviosarunic3234]

Gryphon Kodo speakers, with Gryphon Mephisto monoblocks perfection !

[@respondent5226]

Please compare Wilson Sabrina x

[@AudioBacon]

One day...

[@chrisrichards2827]

Well I'd like the monitor audio Platinum 300 Gen 2 and the 500 Gen2, that MPD tweeter is the best tweeter on the market right now, the highest sound so Natural airy and spacious, and their driver technology is way ahead of everybody's. The platinums are definitely world-class speakers when paired with the proper Electronics.

[@Megamare1]

Steinway Lyngdorf ( Lyngdorf Audio) is another that references live instruments in designing speakers. Collaborating with Steinway and Sons to reproduce the sound of a Steinway and Sons grand piano so the pianist could not tell which was live or recorded… the Model D Their S15 is more practical for small home use though. All using their RoomPerfect Enjoy the music …🎶

[@AudioBacon]

I'll have to check them out!

[@hugodion2197]

Thanks for the great video. I was just wondering how do you like Harbeth let say 40 series versus the avant gardes? Just wondering cause when I'm thinking of excellent warm speaker with nice timbre I'm thinking of this brand

[@AudioBacon]

You won't get as much of the micro-detailing, resolution, and transparency with the Harbeth. The 40 series is super smooth and lush though (from memory). More seductive and romantic vs the Avant Garde. But the Avant Garde has the right balance of texture and lifelike resolution...and tone.

[@89265818787]

Cammon, man. If it is best loudspeakers ever, why you put Nordost Odin for 25000$ ?????)))))))

[@krane15]

Because???

[@zorst99]

Best speaker demo I've ever heard were some Hansen Kings. If these can sound better than those I would buy a pair. :)

[@AudioBacon]

Don't think I've heard those...

[@ofragershman9390]

The sound is fuller, soulful sound, lower and more details bass,

[@locmanw1583]

My main speakers are Audio Note AN-Es! Very good!

[@AudioBacon]

Awesome!

[@locmanw1583]

@@AudioBacon Thanks 😊

[@CCC-AUSTX]

I like this guy, and he has some good reviews but OMG, beware he RAMBLES on and on! Just get with it and move on CCC Austin, TX USA

[@krane15]

On the other hand, all artist ramble.

[@drbelli]

warm sounds - warm blooded , thats the most self indulged mental gymnastics i ever heard someone say out loud, and to themselves , to find a rational explanation to something that has nothing to do, one with the other... congrats, you won the hipster of the day aWurds.

[@AudioBacon]

o_O

[@Lobo243]

For me MBL 101e beautiful speakers and sound

[@AudioBacon]

Yeah they sound great!

[@RealHIFIHelp]

You should compare it to Verity Sarastro/Marten Design Coltrane/AN-E Sootoo.

[@AudioBacon]

Will keep an eye out!

[@raymondmoran2881]

Best soundimg speakers Magnepan 1,7 Dahlquist DQ10

[@krane15]

Because? Otherwise, meaningless. Never forget that.

[@cybergod77]

cool, how does it compare to the Tekton Moabs?

[@AudioBacon]

I don't know, I have tropophobia lol

[@AudioBacon]

Generally the Tektons are really good bang for buck though

[@cybergod77]

@@AudioBacon yup, that's why I asked. Hope you can review them...

[@cybergod77]

also, speakers fm Figaro seems good value too...any thoughts?

[@marcus1970]

@@AudioBacon they fail on that level for me too

[@elderinmoi1571]

The Gershwin speakers may sound well but look ugly to me. Why would someone use so large screws on the front ? They look like a tool found at an construction site. Also the textile is glued poorly.

[@pennfootball71]

I really liked the YG Acoustics Sonja 2.2s I heard at GTT audio is my favorite overall with 2 JL Fathom subs attached. I also like a speaker you never heard of Dynamikks Athos 12 that are just amazing...I Have YG Carmel 2's myself and they are decent all round for the money. I also like Borreson O5's after they break in for 500 hours and have the right amps and room set up but are harder to set up and once they are oh my god oh my god. The best affordable speakers I heard that all need subs are ATC.

[@AudioBacon]

Never heard the Dynamikks, but they sure look beefy. I enjoy the Borresons and ATCs. Great mentions!

[@GlaciaDay]

For me it was YG Acoustics Sonja 2 paired with Kondo Kagura Amps and MAGICO M6 paired with CH Precision. Wish I could afford them one day.

[@stevespiers4126]

Great info. You look like a T-rex giving an interview. The small arm view isn't working dude!

[@AudioBacon]

LOL ok

[@marcus1970]

Real world dream loudspeakers for me are my own Audiovector R3 Arreté..... and if I had the room I'd not hesitate to include their R8 Arreté for consideration.

[@AudioBacon]

What do you enjoy about them?

[@beeemerg6504]

2 much talkung

[@Peter-ii4xq]

In the video you were listening to a jazz band performing with microphones. What´s the character of them and the amp and the speakers and the cables? It´s useless to do this. Go listening to acoustical instruments in different rooms as much as you can. Maybe your ears and memory are good enough to make up your mind. Finally it is impossible to listen to speakers only. You wil always need amplification, a source, cables. And you have to deal with the acoustics of a room. Everything infuences the final result. Being a pro musician, working everyday with live acoustical instruments, for 45 years and a audiophile idiot I can advise a cheaper solution: buy a pair of second hand Magnepan 3 Series. Place them at least 3 feet from the walls. Find out what combination of tube and solid state amps sounds the most natural. Take acoustic measurements in your listening room the find out the best place for your listening chair and speakers. Finally make your own tube cables with air around the copper or silver strain. Listen to high ress audio and a very good turtable. Then you are talking! Make a combination with new and used products. It is possible for a total amount of 10.000 dollar. Even the speakers you advise cost more .......

[@krane15]

The speaker you buy is the speaker you will hear. There will always be subtle nuances, but don't over complicate it.

[@Madling1968]

Only for rich people... Why not give a review on some 100$ speakers? They can be just as good, depending what stereo you own.

[@krane15]

I guess that's possible. But not much you can get for $100. Speaker begin to become distinctive around 2K and go up from there.

[@fabien7079]

Duevel Sirius, omnidirectional horns speakers.

[@AudioBacon]

Very unique looking speakers! Sadly, I've never heard them.

[@fabien7079]

@@AudioBacon I understand that we need to hear the speakers before purchase as speakers are personal choice. Duevel is a very small company own by husband and wife in Germany and they don't advertised them too much or go to shows. I was lucky to heard them at the distributor near Montreal.

[@speakershopvintageandexoti1705]

My personal favorite is VonSchweikert Ultra 9

[@divviesthirdstream3938]

I heard the vonSchweikert and it doesnt come close! sorry bud

[@suhs144]

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