125kg EACH. Thats the weight of 2 small human-beings! I never new hi fi could get so crazy! I bet listening to them is a completely new experience. Anyone had the pleasure? What was it like?
WOW! Look at these bad-boys!
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Yes, heard them many times, including in the main control room at Abbey Road, where they have a multichannel set-up using these speakers all round.
They sound every bit as impressive as they look - one reason they, and their predecessors, are widely used for monitoring in classical studios - but it goes without saying that they need some driving, and top-notch partnering kit.
They sound every bit as impressive as they look - one reason they, and their predecessors, are widely used for monitoring in classical studios - but it goes without saying that they need some driving, and top-notch partnering kit.
Octopo:They are astonishing. Preferred the 801D for a couple of grand less though.
Certainly - much larger driver and far better looking. I've heard a pair of these at Abbey in one of their smaller monitoring rooms and they have astonishing resolution and a kick to the bass which makes you realise what you're missing with less able transducers.
This video should be of interest to you all; I've put it in stereo so the sound should be good: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ELyY-V1hpGI&fmt=18 Shame about the awful electronics driving them! The quality of the audio on this youtube video is outstanding though!
Here's another video of the 801Ds being driven by Classe equipment: The sound is amazing even on a compressed video, you can hear the "air" in the recording! How is that so?! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Qebnq7Qy-vg&feature=related&fmt=18
Certainly - much larger driver and far better looking. I've heard a pair of these at Abbey in one of their smaller monitoring rooms and they have astonishing resolution and a kick to the bass which makes you realise what you're missing with less able transducers.
This video should be of interest to you all; I've put it in stereo so the sound should be good: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ELyY-V1hpGI&fmt=18 Shame about the awful electronics driving them! The quality of the audio on this youtube video is outstanding though!
Here's another video of the 801Ds being driven by Classe equipment: The sound is amazing even on a compressed video, you can hear the "air" in the recording! How is that so?! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Qebnq7Qy-vg&feature=related&fmt=18
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Hughes123: I've heard a pair of these at Abbey in one of their smaller monitoring rooms and they have astonishing resolution and a kick to the bass which makes you realise what you're missing with less able transducers.
Don't tell us that, on top of being a pro photographer for the BBC and a spy and everything else, you are a recording engineer at Abbey Road as well!
I am still finding it hard to believe you were bought a Volvo to drive (despite being 15 at the time of writing) http://whathifi.com/forums/post/159312.aspx
Don't tell us that, on top of being a pro photographer for the BBC and a spy and everything else, you are a recording engineer at Abbey Road as well!
I am still finding it hard to believe you were bought a Volvo to drive (despite being 15 at the time of writing) http://whathifi.com/forums/post/159312.aspx
Octopo:How did you get to go to Abbey Road, do they do open days or something?
It was a B&W product launch, hosted by Alan Parsons.
Or were you asking
?
It was a B&W product launch, hosted by Alan Parsons.
Or were you asking
Andrew Everard:
Octopo:How did you get to go to Abbey Road, do they do open days or something?
It was a B&W product launch, hosted by Alan Parsons.
Or were you asking our tame astronaut?
Sorry Andrew I was asking the one who doesn't have the industry connections (I think?).
Octopo:How did you get to go to Abbey Road, do they do open days or something?
It was a B&W product launch, hosted by Alan Parsons.
Or were you asking our tame astronaut?
Sorry Andrew I was asking the one who doesn't have the industry connections (I think?).
Ive just got back from a quick jam with dave gilmour on his house boat studio and he reckons they are rubbish !!. Sorry cant hang around cos ive a sneaky date with angelina jolie later and the lear jet needs a re-fuel. Ouch ,pain from the tongue in cheek there.
Actually we went as a music trip for the GCSE music students at our school - ie, four of us.
It was very interesting and we had a chance to record ourselves there.
Next week I'm one of the photographers for George Sampson's (winner of BGT '08) Access 2 All Areas tour. So before any of you claim I'm not a professional photographer, please think again.
I still have my Volvo aswell, although I had to get a new clutch for it as the old one went. It's used when I go round my uncle's airfield (which he does have, don't say he doesn't).
Next you'll all be saying I don't have an A32...
It was very interesting and we had a chance to record ourselves there.
Next week I'm one of the photographers for George Sampson's (winner of BGT '08) Access 2 All Areas tour. So before any of you claim I'm not a professional photographer, please think again.
I still have my Volvo aswell, although I had to get a new clutch for it as the old one went. It's used when I go round my uncle's airfield (which he does have, don't say he doesn't).
Next you'll all be saying I don't have an A32...
Octopo:What happened to the GS1000?
I still have them, but I'm going to sell them soon as funds are required in other areas (need a new gearbox for the car and I'm starting up a vintage audio ebay shop). I swapped them for some Sennheiser HD600s which sound almost as good to my ears!
I still have them, but I'm going to sell them soon as funds are required in other areas (need a new gearbox for the car and I'm starting up a vintage audio ebay shop). I swapped them for some Sennheiser HD600s which sound almost as good to my ears!
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Hughes123:It's used when I go round my uncle's airfield (which he does have, don't say he doesn't).
"Or he'll come round to your house in his private Stealth Fighter and blow you up. Nyaaaah!!"
Just joshing you sir 🙂 I for one am jealous that I was not a successful photographer, musician, writer and composer, connoisseur of fine wines (or Volvo driver) at the age of 15 alas...
http://whathifi.com/members/Hughes123.aspx
"Or he'll come round to your house in his private Stealth Fighter and blow you up. Nyaaaah!!"
Just joshing you sir 🙂 I for one am jealous that I was not a successful photographer, musician, writer and composer, connoisseur of fine wines (or Volvo driver) at the age of 15 alas...
http://whathifi.com/members/Hughes123.aspx
chebby:Hughes123:It's used when I go round my uncle's airfield (which he does have, don't say he doesn't).
"Or he'll come round to your house in his private Stealth Fighter and blow you up. Nyaaaah!!"
Just joshing you sir 🙂 I for one am jealous that I was not a successful photographer, musician, writer and composer, connoisseur of fine wines (or Volvo driver) at the age of 15 alas...
http://whathifi.com/members/Hughes123.aspx
My bio is tounge in cheek...oh the irony!
"Or he'll come round to your house in his private Stealth Fighter and blow you up. Nyaaaah!!"
Just joshing you sir 🙂 I for one am jealous that I was not a successful photographer, musician, writer and composer, connoisseur of fine wines (or Volvo driver) at the age of 15 alas...
http://whathifi.com/members/Hughes123.aspx
My bio is tounge in cheek...oh the irony!
al7478:
That A32 thing is all in your head too... 😉
Mr.JDs in all of our heads...so does that mean he has an Arcam in my head or a Primare? Dunno, I'm confused.com...
That A32 thing is all in your head too... 😉
Mr.JDs in all of our heads...so does that mean he has an Arcam in my head or a Primare? Dunno, I'm confused.com...
Hughes123:So before any of you claim I'm not a professional photographer, please think again.
actually Hughes, while i dont doubt you are a compotent photographer you are not a professional one. A pro makes a living from doing it - you dont - simple.
actually Hughes, while i dont doubt you are a compotent photographer you are not a professional one. A pro makes a living from doing it - you dont - simple.
ifitsoundsgoodlistentoit:Hughes123:So before any of you claim I'm not a professional photographer, please think again.
actually Hughes, while i dont doubt you are a compotent photographer you are not a professional one. A pro makes a living from doing it - you dont - simple.
I don't get money from anywhere else (anymore), so it's my only source of income; doesn't that mean it's professional? I thought being hired by some of the best photographers in the country to photograph some of the country's most famous people is classed as professional...seems I am wrong...
actually Hughes, while i dont doubt you are a compotent photographer you are not a professional one. A pro makes a living from doing it - you dont - simple.
I don't get money from anywhere else (anymore), so it's my only source of income; doesn't that mean it's professional? I thought being hired by some of the best photographers in the country to photograph some of the country's most famous people is classed as professional...seems I am wrong...
al7478:Hughes123:al7478:
That A32 thing is all in your head too... 😉
Mr.JDs in all of our heads...so does that mean he has an Arcam in my head or a Primare? Dunno, I'm confused.com...
well you're only young, it'll pass.
have ya gorra website?
No, but it's something I'm toying with: Perhaps something for the christmas break.
That A32 thing is all in your head too... 😉
Mr.JDs in all of our heads...so does that mean he has an Arcam in my head or a Primare? Dunno, I'm confused.com...
well you're only young, it'll pass.
have ya gorra website?
No, but it's something I'm toying with: Perhaps something for the christmas break.
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