Wonderful review, as always. Probably won’t get a chance to listen to them over here across the pond. Also, thank you so much for always translating measurements in millimeters to measurements in inches. 🙂
Thank you Jeremiah. I realised that this is a brand that is unlikely to be available outside the U.K. but it is innovative and sounds great. They deserve attention. Hope a North American distributor may pick them up 😊👍
Very nice video and speakers! You are the only reviewer that I know of who make the effort of researching the technical aspect of a particular product. As an electronic technician myself, I relish every oppotunity to get some design insight. I think it help to understand the strenght and weakness of a particular model. Again, good job and thank you !
Thank you Yves. Like you engineering has been a long standing passion of mine. I always broaden my understanding whilst researching a review. I hope the technical insights give a bit more depth to my reviews 👍😊👍
Hi Tarun, thanks for digging these little gems out. I know there will be sceptical (polite) folk out there, but I can say from personal experience, those Mundorf caps will get better after a few dozen hours of playing. My upgraded GR20s are still improving. It’s a joy to see a proper investment in the crossover. The 6.8mH inductor is the same rating as the one in my speakers and I can confirm that the air core version is a proper lump, which retails at about £70! Worth it for those seeking the best but the iron core will be just fine at a fraction of the cost in these. Miles better than the average junk found at this price point too.
Thank you Mark. It is interesting that this is one of the cleanest sounding speakers I have heard at this price and uses premium part in the crossover 😊👍
Thanks for the review Tarun. I auditioned their little brother, the stand mount Mojo 2 a couple of months ago. The size of the soundstage was quite incredible given their diminutive size. They were very very impressive speakers which just lost out to the Neat Motive for my money. I would have been happy with either but the Neats just suited my room a tiny bit better. The Mojo 2 is definitely worth an audition
Nice to hear about a company I have never heard of before and being a British company is a bonus, having used all of the bass loading methods in various speakers over the years I have found I like a good sealed box of transmission line the best, the speakers reviewed today look like a very good quality product at a reasonable price. Another great review tarun, looking forward to seeing another review soon.
Thank you Paul. I appreciate your support. I hope you are well and we get to chat in the Patreon ABA Club Meeting soon. The Mambo 2’s are an intriguing design. I was very pleased to draw some attention to this brand. It is a very competitive speaker 😊👍
In October I seleted and purchased the 'Orphi' Mambo IIs from among my recently demoed and many third party reviewed choices in the 'around 2k pound' ($2-3k) price range. I selected them for pristine mid size room imaging at mid to high 60-80+ dB level listening and can now compair like you based on my ATC 20 & 40 references. So now I've been able to listen to the OMIIs with different MQA quality streaming sources and can confirm your bespoke 'rich vocal presentation', also my bet with your input that they could bring enough clear additional extended base not to be sorry there wasn't a sub in the room (not-allowed by in-house higher authority). The OMII small size and high cabinet build quality suggested them for use in her recently remodled mid-century modern front room. So they arrived in California about 2 weeks ago and are now run-in and stabilized with a nice 'alto throat enhancement' in my theater/work room where I could provide near field acoustical battens to isolate the speakers from the room. So I have some experience with both the imaging and the base aspects from close miked acoustical strings through opera to electronic, bad-ass blues and rock with pretty much the same results you report. Doesn't seem like so much hi quality music can come from such small speakers! LOL In comming weeks I'll see how they work in their intended room with a bunch of different amps from vintage (CJ 11s) to Shiit Freya-tube (w Vidar monoblocks) to a Hegel 390, several class D mono-blocks and what I think might pair nicely which is a recently aquired amazingly tight/punchy/clear GaN class D amp. Thanks red
I built a built a speaker using those drivers but with a passive radiator woofer for extended bass and I heard the orphidian I am sure they did something amazing with that third woofer and internal lines but my experience from the 115 drivers are they are fast and responsive I love especially drums on them. I hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of your speakers and thanks for sharing.
I am glad to hear that you are enjoying yourself and having so much fun! I listened and replayed your discussions on speaker/enclosure types. I always learn something and also can't remember it all. Probably not a speaker for me…as I love my bass extension and listening at lower levels..but I learned a lot and did enjoy the ride! 👍🏼🙂
On this side of the water, we don’t see a great representation of smaller companies’ gear. Except for the iron core inductor, that isn’t a bad crossover complement of components. You are spot on concerning the why of the iron core inductor being used instead. I may be alone in rather paying a higher price for a substitute air core of the same value. Times are hard now and many are feeling the pinch. Believe me, your reviews give it to the people straight. Very few speaker manufacturers care about the quality of crossover components. That’s a fact. Compromise is a four letter word in audio. I praise a company that strives to deliver regardless of the price point. It’s very hard to do so in today’s fickle market. Logistics are getting ugly here in the states. Driver shortages for big rigs, super container ships tied up off shore and can’t get unloaded because the lack of drivers for big rigs. Hope things go well your way. Anyone looking for easy street is in for a hard and rude education! Stay safe my mates!😊💖😷
Thank you Mark. Always a pleasure to read your professional insights. Many companies are having logistic and supply chain issues here too. I hope things improve soon. You stay safe too 😊👍
Again, lovely review TARUN, thx…I’ll look into this brand more because of it :) In shape, they remind me a little of the Totem Arro’s I owned and enjoyed years ago. Those were/are sound staging champs. I truly appreciate how much you put into your reviews, and I’m happy that you enjoy doing them. There seems to be a bit of negativity about ‘having to keep it up’ from some other reviewers these days. Cheers
Another great review Taran, and very interesting l hadn't heard of them either, but obviously they impressed you. The fit finish and cabinetry look quite nice. Surely one could not expect much more for that kind of price point. 👍😁🎧
I would like to see some more content from you about the higher level ATC, Proac, Harbeth. And then you covering YBA heritage, genesis, passion line from them, and then you covering Abyssound which no channel is doing. Continue your good work always a pleasure watching these classy videos.
You are the coolest dude. Really like watching your channel and love lord Ganesh he is so beautiful. Thanks for all you offer us. I also like that you show the gear that people like me would never know about like the brits gear sold over there that we are not aware of. Also you did the classic Celestion towers, that was way cool. I have Celestion SL6si bookshelves from 1987 and love the oldies for sure.
Thank you Dougie. Very kind and much appreciated. I love my Celestion’s too. They made some great speakers. I am not surprised that you are still enjoying yours 👍😊👍
Beautiful speaker IMO. I always find myself cheering for these smallish newish manufacturers. Thank you Tarun! Is that an Holo May in the background? (looking forward!)
This seems like an extremely interesting and intriguing design, Tarun. I’m already a fan of these speakers and would love hearing a pair of these speakers, especially with tubes driving them. Thanks, Tarun. I’m truly curious about everything to do with these. Sometimes a design of a certain product just draws you in, even though these don’t seem to have a description of a presentation I’d normally care for. Edit: I forgot to mention how glad I am to hear that you’re having a great time doing these reviews! That’s truly great, man.
@@abritishaudiophile7314 The speaker I have are very odd , tranmission line with a twist , they were made by Avondale audio , RMS Revelation 1 , 5 inch carbon fibre mid driver and Focal ti tweeter , awesome separate box crossover .. I need someone who knows to listen to them , thats an invite. Harlow Essex
Interesting review from a brand i'd never heard of, someone mentioned a likeness to the Totem Arro's which I have. They are champions for me at least in sound stage, vocal and instrumental are top draw, as I'm not a heavy rock/Bass fan they suit my listening styles. but surprisingly, depending on the recording, will offer a solid bass performance, again they do require a 'run in' period which i'm sure your reviewed speakers will also benefit from.. Thanks for the great reviews.
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Thanks Tarun, It's no guarantee of quality X over parts even in speakers twice the price of the Ophidian. It is an indication that this manufacturer is interested in quality!
Seems a very interesting speaker. It’s a shame about the low level listening. I’m now listening to Thelonious Monk at about 60 db, normal late night listening about 50-60 dB. Please continue with the great reviews.
I liked the part where you said to have fun reviewing, although it's probably understated re. the amount of time it takes. But it shows. Also liked the fact you picked a smaller company with an interesting hybrid and explanation of its inner parts ( that did sound a bit weird I guess :) I would have expected more bass extension, given its transmissionline sort of build. Personally I find a good matched subwoofer almost always a benefit for a better (or cleaner) extension. My concern would be its sensitivity to amps, where many prob. have already a quality amp that may not match. Good thing to point out.
Thank you Mike. I did find it to be an interesting product. Sounds great too. Not too difficult to drive, certainly easier than my ProAc’s but doesn’t play as well as my 1SCs at low levels 😊👍
Great review Tarun and nice to see something different with an original design approach. below 4500 euro I find that the CARREA from Paul Carmody is the best I've heard. Great drivers and great design which he made when he was still working on commission. I didnt hear anything better below 4500 euro. I've very happy with them.
@@abritishaudiophile7314 it's DIY speaker. Someone said it sound like it's MA studio 20se..but i find it's much better even i liked the studio20 a lot back in the 90's. Difficult to find commercial speakers below 3500 euro which use this quality of drivers. Diy is really mature ...i was surprised... They even make software studies and support stuff. Some commercial designer also make speakers for diy. Im very surprised with the quality.
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Their are many good european kits too from some scandinavian countries, Netherlands, germany etc. I specially liked this design for the highly regarded hiquphon tweeter from Oskar Wroending the godfather of some quality scanspeak tweeters like the D2010 etc. Also the Scanspeak Revelator woofer is amazing. Don't know why it isn't used more in commercial builds. Probably too expensive for their price setting and hense take some lower ranged Scanspeak drivers. Before I started the build I listen to Harbeth M30, Graham LS6 etc...but this one for me is better...I don't look back anymore and enjoy my music :)
@@abritishaudiophile7314 There are many good kits from some scandinavian countries, Holland, Germany etc too. I like this design for the Hiquphon tweeter from Oskar Wroending, the godfather of some great Scanspeak designs like the D2010 etc. Also the Scanspeak relevator is amazing. Don't understand why it isn't used in some commercial designs. Probably don't fit in their price setting and hense take some lower ranked drivers. I listened to Harbeth M30 , Graham LS6, etc before and like them a lot, but this one i like most. I don't look back anymore and enjoy my music :)
Hi Tarun ! Nice review. But i can't do tiny woofers anymore. I need at least 5", 6" woofers. For the bass driver and mid-range. Something big enough where drums don't sound like fireworks
A vintage speaker company used to use aeroflex ports but it is driving me crazy because I can't remember the name of the company. But the speaker inside is actually called a band pass bass cabinet, usually a 6th order design. In this case the normal open port of the band pass design is replaced with the aeroflex port.
You should look at the Dayton audio mk 442t tower speaker they also have 2 of the same 4" woofers in a very elaborate transmission line design for only $220 . Same driver and a good crossover with poly caps
Love your reviews Tarun , what speakers work best at low volume listening in your opinion? I currently have Russell k red 50 bookshelf and they aren’t that efficient. My amp is sansui au 717. Thanks in advance.
Hi Gary, thank you for watching and your support. If you are looking for a small bookshelf speaker then none of them will be very sensitive. This is only part of the picture. The impedance variations across the frequency range matter greatly. Most small British monitors work well at low listening levels so I would be surprised if the Red 50 didn’t. It needs to be driven properly but the Sansui AU 717 should be up for the job. Is your system struggling at low volumes? If so, try to audition another amplifier 😊👍
Nice to see a new (somewhat) player in the game and obviously a good one at that. Always refreshing to find something more than just the usual run of the mill . Just wondering if you've tried to get hold of an Audiolab 6000 CDT transport to check out. Nice review. Cheers.
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I believe that the 6000CDT punches way above its' weight. Would have loved to get your take on it. Their loss .... can't win 'em all, I guess.
I haven't heard the Orphidian but have built with the same drivers and he said it they are fun I can't describe them any other way. Very fast and snappy drums sound amazing. I want listen to what they did with them and see how they used a third woofer I think that's very interesting
They look like the Dayton audio TCP 125 . I used them in my own design. I used 2 TCP with a 8 passive radiator in a 6" wide 10" deep 20" high out of solid hard maple finished with tung oil. They are really nice. I get 37 hz easy
@@abritishaudiophile7314 thanks they are really detailed little drivers.. have them in array of 2 tweeter woofer and woofer and with the passive radiator they are super fast and detailed. I really like that driver. Its detailed and fast and I love the way drums sound. But great reviews I enjoy watching your content.
Hi, great video again Tarun. Thanks for that. I did not understand well why the Mambo 2 is less suitable for low volume listening. Could you perhaps explain? I assume this speaker could better not be placed close to the rear wall (say 30 cm between rear and wall) or not an issue due to the Aeroflex? Thanks. Bas
The tweeters go on the outside because it helps time align the tweeters with the mid base drivers. By rotating the speakers back and forth, you are bringing the tweeters in and out of time alignment. That is why you did not toe in much to get the widest sound stage.
@@abritishaudiophile7314 agreed, different distances to edge distributes the diffraction to multiple frequencies. Each diffraction would have a lower "Q" instead of two or three adding to higher amplitude and higher "Q" of the diffraction effect.
Tarun, great review, but may I say, the proximity of the buffet near left channel causes some concern. First reflection city. I'll keep watching regardless. Thanks for your advice in the past.
Thank you for watching. The sideboard isn’t ideal but at least it isn’t a flat surface and provide a little diffusion. In reality it doesn’t work too bad 😊
Firstly Tarun, I love these videos. You have your own unique style without the cringy fluff many other reviewers on youtube put into their work. Refreshing! I do feel your lack of enthusiasm for these speakers and I think I can relate... I've been auditioning a lot of speakers recently, when you aim for a price point you find alot of the speakers do a similarly good job but don't have that "wow" factor. Maybe an analogy would be food. A recipe could be "nice" but spicier, or "nice" but sourer, etc but what you are looking for is that magical harmony between it all. I eventually found what I was looking for in my Dali Opticon 6 Mk2's. Thanks to your reviews I decided to audition the H95/H120 vs the "What Hifi's" CXA 81's Glad I found your channel. Hegel is shockingly clearer and more tonally balanced. I think i've lost faith in what hifi and their reviews. In any case, Im sure you will find somthing worthy of replacing the Proac (without reservations!) Thats the fun in this after all, finding that better sound :)
Thank you my friend. I appreciate you watching and I am flattered that you find value in my reviews. The Mambo’s are very good speakers but the ProAc 1SCs are staying for the time being. The search continues. You are right, it is a lot of fun trying to find something I enjoy more 😊👍
Hi, Are there any ideas on reviewing the Willsenton R-800i, I think allot of people out there know how good the Willsenton R8 is, and it would be great to find out how it compares to the R-800i.
This is the first time that you confirm your exposures give out a 'warm and lush' sound so I assume the Exposure 3510 Integrated amplifier is not so 'warm and lush' in the sound?
That is tricky as both are very good in many areas and have a couple of limitations too. It would be the JBL 4309 by a whisker as it is more fun to listen to 😊
I have a pair of speakers that have a aperiodic design. Are you familiar with it? Basically they have a port that is covered on the inside with a thick piece of felt or fibre cloth or something. Tweeter and two identical base drivers that are wired up in series I think.
Still waiting for you to review a speaker in the $2,000 to $3,000 USD that beats the 1SC. I am trying a Pass Lab Int-60 to see if I can get even better sound out of the 1SC..
Another little known gem (great?) is Pearl Acoustic’s Sibelius speaker. I, for one, would be very interested in your take on it. Visually, it’s similar to today’s speaker. Anyway, just a thought. Love the video!
Agree...great design philosophy. I think they are available in London. For sure Harley will travel a lot between Belgium and UK so he could bring a pair :)
Me too...great sugestion. Btw. I am already keen to hear opinion upon Sibelius speakers from Tarun, because his reviews are the exemplary ones...and are samples how serious and objective reviews should look like.
Hi Tarun. At first I did think you were damning these speakers with faint praise but after some reflection I realised that wasn't true. If I understood you correctly, like the ATC speakers they hew more to the studio monitor presentation as compared to warmer sounding speakers. At one time I thought that meant lean and bright, but I've learned that's not true at all. The ATC presentation is very different than my JM Reynaud Offrande Supreme V.2, or my Falcon LS3/5a pairs. The ATC sound is likely a little closer to what might be heard in a recording studio. But that sound also has a well-deserved place in home systems. It's all down to personal preference. Thanks for another excellent review.
Thank you Gary. They are definitely not bright, very neutral like a good studio monitor. very similar to the ATC’s in some ways. Great to have your perspective 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I see. Well great video, I was all into it but then got a bit perturbed by the bass portion of your notes. One thing I can't abide, a floor stander that leaves you feeling thin on the bottom end. Regardless of price, they have to push air. Lastly I have to say I couldn't quite understand the aeroflex design from your description. For one, ALL transmission lines are, to some degree, ported already. So how is this different? Is it a tubular line? Does the transmission line take output from one driver and merge with straight bass reflex from the others....?? Thanks Taren.
I'm glad you went for funny because people in things like guitar and hi fi can get very serious and slightly OCD. Its good for mental health to let loose and have a laugh frequently. There's a time and a place for seriousness.
I wonder what your reaction to the almost purely measurement driven evaluations done by "Erin's Audio Corner". To me he almost completely sucks the joy out of the hobby....
Measurements are important and it take a lot of work and understanding to get them right. Unfortunately, they don’t reveal the full picture as to how something will sound and work with the rest of your system 😊
Seems like these are a little one-dimensional. If they fit your style of music and your equipment...great. If you like variety or your equipment is not to the speakers' liking, you are not going to be happy at all. Good review.
Thank you Michael. I wouldn’t consider them to be one dimensional but position and partnering equipment is key to getting them to shine. The ATC was similar in this regard 😊👍
The Asymmetric Design of the Soundboard is Painful to the Eyes. The Distance between the outer Edge of the Tweeter and Cabinet. Is Different to the Distance of the Outer Edger of the Woofers and Cabinet.. WHY???
The room setup alone disqualify this review (and tons of other reviewers) as being what could be called "objective" . It even comes not close to such a goal . Btw - the whole audio biz is a bad joke! Their only driving force is to trick people spending lots of money for overhyped stuff! Don't trust those reviewers they have no idea of what they are talking about , they are just fantasizing! ps: "aeroflex" ... wow that's a fancy name! Besides the nice veneering it's the only thing that's impressing me here ....
Wonderful review, as always. Probably won’t get a chance to listen to them over here across the pond. Also, thank you so much for always translating measurements in millimeters to measurements in inches. 🙂
Thank you Jeremiah. I realised that this is a brand that is unlikely to be available outside the U.K. but it is innovative and sounds great. They deserve attention. Hope a North American distributor may pick them up 😊👍
Excellent review as always Tarun
Thank you buddy 😊👍
Very nice video and speakers! You are the only reviewer that I know of who make the effort of researching the technical aspect of a particular product. As an electronic technician myself, I relish every oppotunity to get some design insight. I think it help to understand the strenght and weakness of a particular model. Again, good job and thank you !
Thank you Yves. Like you engineering has been a long standing passion of mine. I always broaden my understanding whilst researching a review. I hope the technical insights give a bit more depth to my reviews 👍😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 thank you! It certainly does.
Great to see Ophidian getting some coverage 👍💜 [very satisfied P3 Evolution owner]
Thank you my friend 😊👍
Hi Tarun, thanks for digging these little gems out. I know there will be sceptical (polite) folk out there, but I can say from personal experience, those Mundorf caps will get better after a few dozen hours of playing. My upgraded GR20s are still improving.
It’s a joy to see a proper investment in the crossover. The 6.8mH inductor is the same rating as the one in my speakers and I can confirm that the air core version is a proper lump, which retails at about £70! Worth it for those seeking the best but the iron core will be just fine at a fraction of the cost in these. Miles better than the average junk found at this price point too.
Thank you Mark. It is interesting that this is one of the cleanest sounding speakers I have heard at this price and uses premium part in the crossover 😊👍
Thanks for another great review Tarun. Always good to know if a speaker works well at low volumes or needs a bit of wellie to open up.
Thank you Alistair 😊👍
Thanks for the review Tarun.
I auditioned their little brother, the stand mount Mojo 2 a couple of months ago. The size of the soundstage was quite incredible given their diminutive size. They were very very impressive speakers which just lost out to the Neat Motive for my money. I would have been happy with either but the Neats just suited my room a tiny bit better.
The Mojo 2 is definitely worth an audition
Thank you Mr K. I wouldn’t mind checking them out 😊👍
Interesting concept - thank you Tarun for explaining clearly. Interesting Holo Audio product in the background.
Thank you Wouter. Well spotted, Review coming soon 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 looking forward to it!
Well done Tarun again !
Interesting and comprehensive ... just sufficient... not too much and not too little.
Thank you buddy 😊👍
Nice to hear about a company I have never heard of before and being a British company is a bonus, having used all of the bass loading methods in various speakers over the years I have found I like a good sealed box of transmission line the best, the speakers reviewed today look like a very good quality product at a reasonable price. Another great review tarun, looking forward to seeing another review soon.
Thank you Paul. I appreciate your support. I hope you are well and we get to chat in the Patreon ABA Club Meeting soon. The Mambo 2’s are an intriguing design. I was very pleased to draw some attention to this brand. It is a very competitive speaker 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 thanks tarun, hopefully I'll be able to join you in the next ABA club meeting
Love your reviews Tarin even if not everything is to my taste, your reviews are always well considered and informative.
Thank you Tony. Very kind and much appreciated 😊👍
Great review as always
Thank you Michael 😊👍
In October I seleted and purchased the 'Orphi' Mambo IIs from among my recently demoed and many third party reviewed choices in the 'around 2k pound' ($2-3k) price range. I selected them for pristine mid size room imaging at mid to high 60-80+ dB level listening and can now compair like you based on my ATC 20 & 40 references. So now I've been able to listen to the OMIIs with different MQA quality streaming sources and can confirm your bespoke 'rich vocal presentation', also my bet with your input that they could bring enough clear additional extended base not to be sorry there wasn't a sub in the room (not-allowed by in-house higher authority). The OMII small size and high cabinet build quality suggested them for use in her recently remodled mid-century modern front room. So they arrived in California about 2 weeks ago and are now run-in and stabilized with a nice 'alto throat enhancement' in my theater/work room where I could provide near field acoustical battens to isolate the speakers from the room. So I have some experience with both the imaging and the base aspects from close miked acoustical strings through opera to electronic, bad-ass blues and rock with pretty much the same results you report. Doesn't seem like so much hi quality music can come from such small speakers! LOL In comming weeks I'll see how they work in their intended room with a bunch of different amps from vintage (CJ 11s) to Shiit Freya-tube (w Vidar monoblocks) to a Hegel 390, several class D mono-blocks and what I think might pair nicely which is a recently aquired amazingly tight/punchy/clear GaN class D amp. Thanks
red
Great to have your insights on this speaker Richard. Thank you for sharing 😊👍
I built a built a speaker using those drivers but with a passive radiator woofer for extended bass and I heard the orphidian I am sure they did something amazing with that third woofer and internal lines but my experience from the 115 drivers are they are fast and responsive I love especially drums on them. I hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of your speakers and thanks for sharing.
I am glad to hear that you are enjoying yourself and having so much fun! I listened and replayed your discussions on speaker/enclosure types. I always learn something and also can't remember it all. Probably not a speaker for me…as I love my bass extension and listening at lower levels..but I learned a lot and did enjoy the ride! 👍🏼🙂
Thank you Bob. Great to hear from you and I appreciate your support 😊👍
Superb review.Interesting speakers
Thank you Roger 😊👍
Great review Tarun as always 👍🏻👌🏻
Thank you Sandeep 😊👍
Good video Tarun, thank you. These speakers look lovely.
Thank you John 😊👍
Enjoying your reviews. Keep it up!
Thank you Ken. Very kind of you. I enjoy your channel as well. It is a great way for me to learn more about Jazz 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 thank you! I would love to review gear, but it’s a conflict with Stereophile where I contribute
On this side of the water, we don’t see a great representation of smaller companies’ gear. Except for the iron core inductor, that isn’t a bad crossover complement of components. You are spot on concerning the why of the iron core inductor being used instead. I may be alone in rather paying a higher price for a substitute air core of the same value. Times are hard now and many are feeling the pinch. Believe me, your reviews give it to the people straight. Very few speaker manufacturers care about the quality of crossover components. That’s a fact. Compromise is a four letter word in audio. I praise a company that strives to deliver regardless of the price point. It’s very hard to do so in today’s fickle market. Logistics are getting ugly here in the states. Driver shortages for big rigs, super container ships tied up off shore and can’t get unloaded because the lack of drivers for big rigs. Hope things go well your way. Anyone looking for easy street is in for a hard and rude education! Stay safe my mates!😊💖😷
Thank you Mark. Always a pleasure to read your professional insights. Many companies are having logistic and supply chain issues here too. I hope things improve soon. You stay safe too 😊👍
Again, lovely review TARUN, thx…I’ll look into this brand more because of it :)
In shape, they remind me a little of the Totem Arro’s I owned and enjoyed years ago. Those were/are sound staging champs.
I truly appreciate how much you put into your reviews, and I’m happy that you enjoy doing them. There seems to be a bit of negativity about ‘having to keep it up’ from some other reviewers these days.
Cheers
Thank you Rob. Greatly appreciated. It is a lot of work but I do enjoy doing it. I am enjoying chatting with guests on the podcasts too 😊👍
Always a pleasure to watch your reviews. Thanks
Thank you WM. Much appreciated 😊👍
Great review. Thanks!
Thank you Rohit 😊👍
Love the electro mechanical analogy!
Thank you Jeff 😊👍
They’re not ugly. Well priced for British made. Nice review thanks.
Thank you Colin 😊👍
Thank you Tarun. A most interesting product. Now to find somewhere I can hear them, here in the States.
Thank you buddy. We can hope if they get more attention that a US distributor may pick them up at some point 😊👍
Another great review Taran, and very interesting l hadn't heard of them either, but obviously they impressed you. The fit finish and cabinetry look quite nice. Surely one could not expect much more for that kind of price point. 👍😁🎧
Thank you Shane. I was impressed with the finish and the fidelity of this little know speaker 😊👍
Thanks Tarun, excellent review and you know I like my speakers.
Thank you Keith. I appreciate you watching 😊👍
I would like to see some more content from you about the higher level ATC, Proac, Harbeth. And then you covering YBA heritage, genesis, passion line from them, and then you covering Abyssound which no channel is doing. Continue your good work always a pleasure watching these classy videos.
Thank you my friend. I appreciate your support. I am trying to get some of those in but it hasn’t proved to be straightforward 😊👍
Thanks Tarun , very timely review.
Thank you Atri 😊👍
Nice!, A true pro. That's for all the detail. It helps me learn more.
Thank you 😊👍
You are the coolest dude. Really like watching your channel and love lord Ganesh he is so beautiful. Thanks for all you offer us. I also like that you show the gear that people like me would never know about like the brits gear sold over there that we are not aware of. Also you did the classic Celestion towers, that was way cool. I have Celestion SL6si bookshelves from 1987 and love the oldies for sure.
Thank you Dougie. Very kind and much appreciated. I love my Celestion’s too. They made some great speakers. I am not surprised that you are still enjoying yours 👍😊👍
Beautiful speaker IMO. I always find myself cheering for these smallish newish manufacturers. Thank you Tarun! Is that an Holo May in the background? (looking forward!)
Thank you buddy. I am a sucker for the underdog too. It is the new Holo Spring 3, review coming very soon 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I'm looking forward to that. Goldensound is a big fan of their gear.
@@surfrico won’t be long to wait 😊
Very nice review, for us watching, it is always fun to learn something new.
Thank you Hugo 😊👍
Thank you for taking the time to produce great content. Subscribed and shared.
Thank you Remy. I appreciate your support 👍😊👍
This seems like an extremely interesting and intriguing design, Tarun. I’m already a fan of these speakers and would love hearing a pair of these speakers, especially with tubes driving them. Thanks, Tarun. I’m truly curious about everything to do with these. Sometimes a design of a certain product just draws you in, even though these don’t seem to have a description of a presentation I’d normally care for.
Edit: I forgot to mention how glad I am to hear that you’re having a great time doing these reviews! That’s truly great, man.
Thank you Nick. I found the design intriguing and it drew me to them too. I appreciate you watching and your support 😊👍
Great review again , interested in these.
Thank you Johnathan 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 The speaker I have are very odd , tranmission line with a twist , they were made by Avondale audio , RMS Revelation 1 , 5 inch carbon fibre mid driver and Focal ti tweeter , awesome separate box crossover .. I need someone who knows to listen to them , thats an invite. Harlow Essex
@@patthewoodboy that is an interesting design. I appreciate the offer. Shame I am not local 😊👍
Thanks for another insightful review.
Thank you my friend 😊👍
Interesting review from a brand i'd never heard of, someone mentioned a likeness to the Totem Arro's which I have. They are champions for me at least in sound stage, vocal and instrumental are top draw, as I'm not a heavy rock/Bass fan they suit my listening styles. but surprisingly, depending on the recording, will offer a solid bass performance, again they do require a 'run in' period which i'm sure your reviewed speakers will also benefit from.. Thanks for the great reviews.
Thank you for watching and sharing Peter 😊👍
Nice to see quality parts in the X over. They make a difference. Keep showing us the hidden internals in speakers Tarun.
Thank you Mike. Those crossover parts were emailed to me by the speaker manufacturer 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Thanks Tarun, It's no guarantee of quality X over parts even in speakers twice the price of the Ophidian. It is an indication that this manufacturer is interested in quality!
Thank you for your sharing....great..nice and I love it
Thank you Sahir 😊👍
Another amazing review!!! :D
Thank you AP. Much appreciated 👍😊👍
Thanks!
Thank you too 😊👍
Seems a very interesting speaker. It’s a shame about the low level listening. I’m now listening to Thelonious Monk at about 60 db, normal late night listening about 50-60 dB.
Please continue with the great reviews.
Thank you Richard 😊👍
They sure are pretty.
Thank you Richard 😊👍
I heard the Ophidian P1 at Bristol. Very nice. They were using Exposure electronics too
Thank you for watching Martin. There was great synergy with two Exposure amps that I tried 😊👍
I liked the part where you said to have fun reviewing, although it's probably understated re. the amount of time it takes. But it shows.
Also liked the fact you picked a smaller company with an interesting hybrid and explanation of its inner parts ( that did sound a bit weird I guess :)
I would have expected more bass extension, given its transmissionline sort of build. Personally I find a good matched subwoofer almost always a benefit for a better (or cleaner) extension. My concern would be its sensitivity to amps, where many prob. have already a quality amp that may not match. Good thing to point out.
Thank you Mike. I did find it to be an interesting product. Sounds great too. Not too difficult to drive, certainly easier than my ProAc’s but doesn’t play as well as my 1SCs at low levels 😊👍
Great review Tarun and nice to see something different with an original design approach. below 4500 euro I find that the CARREA from Paul Carmody is the best I've heard. Great drivers and great design which he made when he was still working on commission. I didnt hear anything better below 4500 euro. I've very happy with them.
Thank you my friend. That is not a brand I am familiar with. I will have to check them out. Thank you for watching and sharing 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 it's DIY speaker. Someone said it sound like it's MA studio 20se..but i find it's much better even i liked the studio20 a lot back in the 90's. Difficult to find commercial speakers below 3500 euro which use this quality of drivers. Diy is really mature ...i was surprised... They even make software studies and support stuff. Some commercial designer also make speakers for diy. Im very surprised with the quality.
@@Mrhifitunes there are some really good kits available, especially in the USA 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Their are many good european kits too from some scandinavian countries, Netherlands, germany etc. I specially liked this design for the highly regarded hiquphon tweeter from Oskar Wroending the godfather of some quality scanspeak tweeters like the D2010 etc. Also the Scanspeak Revelator woofer is amazing. Don't know why it isn't used more in commercial builds. Probably too expensive for their price setting and hense take some lower ranged Scanspeak drivers. Before I started the build I listen to Harbeth M30, Graham LS6 etc...but this one for me is better...I don't look back anymore and enjoy my music :)
@@abritishaudiophile7314 There are many good kits from some scandinavian countries, Holland, Germany etc too. I like this design for the Hiquphon tweeter from Oskar Wroending, the godfather of some great Scanspeak designs like the D2010 etc. Also the Scanspeak relevator is amazing. Don't understand why it isn't used in some commercial designs. Probably don't fit in their price setting and hense take some lower ranked drivers. I listened to Harbeth M30 , Graham LS6, etc before and like them a lot, but this one i like most. I don't look back anymore and enjoy my music :)
Hi Tarun ! Nice review.
But i can't do tiny woofers anymore. I need at least 5", 6" woofers. For the bass driver and mid-range. Something big enough where drums don't sound like fireworks
Thank you buddy. I agree, the front baffle could accommodate bigger drivers and that would have helped to improve dynamics 😊👍
A vintage speaker company used to use aeroflex ports but it is driving me crazy because I can't remember the name of the company. But the speaker inside is actually called a band pass bass cabinet, usually a 6th order design. In this case the normal open port of the band pass design is replaced with the aeroflex port.
Thank you buddy 😊👍
You should look at the Dayton audio mk 442t tower speaker they also have 2 of the same 4" woofers in a very elaborate transmission line design for only $220 . Same driver and a good crossover with poly caps
Great speakers 👍
Thank you for sharing 😊
Another great vid
Thank you Lee 😊👍
Love your reviews Tarun , what speakers work best at low volume listening in your opinion?
I currently have Russell k red 50 bookshelf and they aren’t that efficient. My amp is sansui au 717. Thanks in advance.
Hi Gary, thank you for watching and your support. If you are looking for a small bookshelf speaker then none of them will be very sensitive. This is only part of the picture. The impedance variations across the frequency range matter greatly. Most small British monitors work well at low listening levels so I would be surprised if the Red 50 didn’t. It needs to be driven properly but the Sansui AU 717 should be up for the job. Is your system struggling at low volumes? If so, try to audition another amplifier 😊👍
Nice to see a new (somewhat) player in the game and obviously a good one at that. Always refreshing to find something more than just the usual run of the mill .
Just wondering if you've tried to get hold of an Audiolab 6000 CDT transport to check out.
Nice review. Cheers.
Thank, you buddy 😊👍
IAG parent company didn’t respond to my messages 😢
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I believe that the 6000CDT punches way above its' weight. Would have loved to get your take on it.
Their loss .... can't win 'em all, I guess.
@@chutgowdingo-loon3212 I am sure I will get the opportunity to speak to them at some point 😊
@Baba Ganush thank you my friend. Very kind of you to say 😊👍
I haven't heard the Orphidian but have built with the same drivers and he said it they are fun I can't describe them any other way. Very fast and snappy drums sound amazing. I want listen to what they did with them and see how they used a third woofer I think that's very interesting
Cool 😎
They look like the Dayton audio TCP 125 . I used them in my own design. I used 2 TCP with a 8 passive radiator in a 6" wide 10" deep 20" high out of solid hard maple finished with tung oil. They are really nice. I get 37 hz easy
Cool 😎
@@abritishaudiophile7314 thanks they are really detailed little drivers.. have them in array of 2 tweeter woofer and woofer and with the passive radiator they are super fast and detailed. I really like that driver. Its detailed and fast and I love the way drums sound. But great reviews I enjoy watching your content.
@@BostonMike68 thank you 😊
Hi Tarun. Would these speakers benefit from a couple of REL t7i subs in a 16' X 11'3" room? Excellent review btw. 🙂
Thanks Steve, I think they would 😊😎
Hi, great video again Tarun. Thanks for that. I did not understand well why the Mambo 2 is less suitable for low volume listening. Could you perhaps explain? I assume this speaker could better not be placed close to the rear wall (say 30 cm between rear and wall) or not an issue due to the Aeroflex? Thanks. Bas
There can be many reasons why speakers sound a little lifeless at low volumes 😊
The tweeters go on the outside because it helps time align the tweeters with the mid base drivers. By rotating the speakers back and forth, you are bringing the tweeters in and out of time alignment. That is why you did not toe in much to get the widest sound stage.
I suspect the offer tweeter helps with edge diffraction issues too 😊
@@abritishaudiophile7314 agreed, different distances to edge distributes the diffraction to multiple frequencies. Each diffraction would have a lower "Q" instead of two or three adding to higher amplitude and higher "Q" of the diffraction effect.
Tarun, great review, but may I say, the proximity of the buffet near left channel causes some concern. First reflection city. I'll keep watching regardless. Thanks for your advice in the past.
Thank you for watching. The sideboard isn’t ideal but at least it isn’t a flat surface and provide a little diffusion. In reality it doesn’t work too bad 😊
Firstly Tarun, I love these videos. You have your own unique style without the cringy fluff many other reviewers on youtube put into their work. Refreshing!
I do feel your lack of enthusiasm for these speakers and I think I can relate...
I've been auditioning a lot of speakers recently, when you aim for a price point you find alot of the speakers do a similarly good job but don't have that "wow" factor. Maybe an analogy would be food. A recipe could be "nice" but spicier, or "nice" but sourer, etc but what you are looking for is that magical harmony between it all.
I eventually found what I was looking for in my Dali Opticon 6 Mk2's. Thanks to your reviews I decided to audition the H95/H120 vs the "What Hifi's" CXA 81's Glad I found your channel. Hegel is shockingly clearer and more tonally balanced. I think i've lost faith in what hifi and their reviews.
In any case, Im sure you will find somthing worthy of replacing the Proac (without reservations!) Thats the fun in this after all, finding that better sound :)
Thank you my friend. I appreciate you watching and I am flattered that you find value in my reviews. The Mambo’s are very good speakers but the ProAc 1SCs are staying for the time being. The search continues. You are right, it is a lot of fun trying to find something I enjoy more 😊👍
Excellent review Tarun, I wonder, the cabinet only weighs 10kg is the cabinet not too thin?
It is a compact speaker, not lightweight in build but not the most substantial either 😊
Hi, Are there any ideas on reviewing the Willsenton R-800i, I think allot of people out there know how good the Willsenton R8 is, and it would be great to find out how it compares to the R-800i.
I hope to do that 😊
I would really love to see the schematics and see how they put the third speaker inside and made the port
I think they keep that close to their chest 😉
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I am sure they put a lot of time into their design. I love those drivers they are just fun.
This is the first time that you confirm your exposures give out a 'warm and lush' sound so I assume the Exposure 3510 Integrated amplifier is not so 'warm and lush' in the sound?
The 2520 is a little on the warm side whereas the 3510 is more forward in presentation 😊
I wonder if these can compete with old speakers like the Kef 104/2?
@@alanrobinson2229 very different, I would expect 🤔
Nice Tarun if you had to pick either this or the JBL 4309 which would you choose and why?
That is tricky as both are very good in many areas and have a couple of limitations too. It would be the JBL 4309 by a whisker as it is more fun to listen to 😊
@@abritishaudiophile7314 you suprised me Tarun but thank you :)
They missed out on a perfect opportunity to named them Mambo #5 😁👍
Yes! The Perez Prado song.
Time for them to develop a big brother 😂👍
I have a pair of speakers that have a aperiodic design. Are you familiar with it? Basically they have a port that is covered on the inside with a thick piece of felt or fibre cloth or something. Tweeter and two identical base drivers that are wired up in series I think.
I have heard the term before but not looked into it 😊
Nice review !
Too bad those speakers aren't distributed in France.
Thank you. That is a shame 😊
Still waiting for you to review a speaker in the $2,000 to $3,000 USD that beats the 1SC. I am trying a Pass Lab Int-60 to see if I can get even better sound out of the 1SC..
There must be one out there. I just haven’t found it yet 😊👍
Another little known gem (great?) is Pearl Acoustic’s Sibelius speaker. I, for one, would be very interested in your take on it. Visually, it’s similar to today’s speaker. Anyway, just a thought. Love the video!
Agree...great design philosophy. I think they are available in London. For sure Harley will travel a lot between Belgium and UK so he could bring a pair :)
I am familiar with that speaker. I appreciate the suggestion Thomas 😊👍
Me too...great sugestion. Btw. I am already keen to hear opinion upon Sibelius speakers from Tarun, because his reviews are the exemplary ones...and are samples how serious and objective reviews should look like.
@@hrvojekant9415 thank you Hrvoje. Much appreciated 👍😊👍
Hi Tarun. At first I did think you were damning these speakers with faint praise but after some reflection I realised that wasn't true. If I understood you correctly, like the ATC speakers they hew more to the studio monitor presentation as compared to warmer sounding speakers. At one time I thought that meant lean and bright, but I've learned that's not true at all. The ATC presentation is very different than my JM Reynaud Offrande Supreme V.2, or my Falcon LS3/5a pairs. The ATC sound is likely a little closer to what might be heard in a recording studio. But that sound also has a well-deserved place in home systems. It's all down to personal preference. Thanks for another excellent review.
Thank you Gary. They are definitely not bright, very neutral like a good studio monitor. very similar to the ATC’s in some ways. Great to have your perspective 😊👍
Question' have you hear of any problems with Hegel reliability?
No, I haven’t come across any problems?
Interesting one 👍🏼 Any chance of cutting it in half to see what’s inside 🪚
Thanks in advance 😁
Thank you buddy. I am sure that would have gone down like a ton of bricks 😂👍
@Baba Ganush good one. Now where did I leave my x-ray machine 😂👍
@@johnm3544 I barely get 4G John 😂👍
Hey Tarun, I just realise your feature image for this video has a spelling error. "unkown" instead of "unknown"
Thank you. I will get that sorted 😊👍
Done 😉
Hi Tarun. On looks alone they are a little like my Living Voice speakers. Did you say what dB sensitivity they are?
Cool 😎 they are 87dB into 4 ohms. That is equivalent to 84dB into 8 ohms so low sensitivity 😊
@@abritishaudiophile7314 So maybe not for low output valve amps?
@@chrisgarvey5939 definitely not with this one 😉
@@abritishaudiophile7314 What meanest thou....sir? What is't I fail to define?
@@chrisgarvey5939 sorry typo. I corrected it 😂
interesting you put the tweeters on the outside. Did you try both ways?
I did. I preferred them on the outside 😊
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I see. Well great video, I was all into it but then got a bit perturbed by the bass portion of your notes. One thing I can't abide, a floor stander that leaves you feeling thin on the bottom end. Regardless of price, they have to push air. Lastly I have to say I couldn't quite understand the aeroflex design from your description. For one, ALL transmission lines are, to some degree, ported already. So how is this different? Is it a tubular line? Does the transmission line take output from one driver and merge with straight bass reflex from the others....?? Thanks Taren.
Makes me wonder how much I’d need to spend to better my old and well-loved Mission 752s
Mission made some great speakers back then 😊
Ha! I had some 733's back in the day. My first 'proper' speakers.
@@surfrico cool 😎
no turntable?
Unfortunately, I am that generation that grew up with CDs and I got rid of a small record collection in the early 90s - Doh! If only I had kept it 😢
How many hi fi enthusiasts does it take to get a good sound??
Just one 😉
I'm glad you went for funny because people in things like guitar and hi fi can get very serious and slightly OCD. Its good for mental health to let loose and have a laugh frequently. There's a time and a place for seriousness.
I would love to know what ur doin with your left arm while ur talking tarum loooooool
Now that would be telling 😂
That’s no Mambo Jumbo
Very funny 😂👍
I wonder what your reaction to the almost purely measurement driven evaluations done by "Erin's Audio Corner". To me he almost completely sucks the joy out of the hobby....
Measurements are important and it take a lot of work and understanding to get them right. Unfortunately, they don’t reveal the full picture as to how something will sound and work with the rest of your system 😊
Seems like these are a little one-dimensional. If they fit your style of music and your equipment...great. If you like variety or your equipment is not to the speakers' liking, you are not going to be happy at all. Good review.
Thank you Michael. I wouldn’t consider them to be one dimensional but position and partnering equipment is key to getting them to shine. The ATC was similar in this regard 😊👍
@Baba Ganush thank you BG. I have enjoyed listening to panel speakers over the years. Not sure I have the space to accommodate them at the moment 😊👍
Is it ( see ass) or Seas as in seven seas
I have always called it “See Ass” but then I often mispronounce stuff 😂
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Tarun, I've always heard it pronounced as "Say - Ass" (pun intended).
@@milesdufourny4813 I think it is an acronym? 🤔
The Asymmetric Design of the Soundboard is Painful to the Eyes.
The Distance between the outer Edge of the Tweeter and Cabinet.
Is Different to the Distance of the Outer Edger of the Woofers and Cabinet.. WHY???
The offset tweeter is to help with edge diffraction issues 😊
Very week on the low low end design
Thank you for watching 😊
The room setup alone disqualify this review (and tons of other reviewers) as being what could be called "objective" . It even comes not close to such a goal .
Btw - the whole audio biz is a bad joke! Their only driving force is to trick people spending lots of money for overhyped stuff!
Don't trust those reviewers they have no idea of what they are talking about , they are just fantasizing!
ps: "aeroflex" ... wow that's a fancy name! Besides the nice veneering it's the only thing that's impressing me here ....
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