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Originally Posted by Ka7niq 
JTR are using the Eminence Coaxial Drivers, nothing "revolutionary". Here on this forum, they are using these drivers, but for surround speakers only. http://www.avsforum.com/t/1353658/budget-eminence-coaxial-surround-build
If you look at post 16 in the above thread, they do not consider this driver good enough for Music reproduction, but it is fine, for surround speaker use.
I disagree. The Eminence Coaxial Driver, if used properly, is an excellent, high efficiency driver. It is a real bargain, considering it's relatively low cost.
it is also used by Hawthorn Audio, in a well regarded commercial stereo speaker.
The problem with coaxial drivers using a horn (read the linked thread) is diffraction effects between the cone and the horn.
JTR was wise enough to mate this driver to a pair of woofers. This relieves it of the responsibility of making bass, and eliminates this potential problem.
It is very well regarded in the DIY community. The DIY community are the pickiest audiophiles of us all. The fact that they are quite fond of this driver tells me that any speaker using it is going to sound quite good.
A set of 3 of these JTR Speakers is over 3 grand. There is a lot of competition at this price point. However, there is always a market for a good sounding speaker of high efficiency.
The coaxial design almost guarantees great stereo imaging, since all sounds are emanating at the same point in space.
I own a pair of Tannoy's, and have also owned KEF Uni Q Speakers, as well as Altec 604's. All of the 3 speakers I just mentioned use a coaxial driver. There most certainly is a "Magic" to a coaxial driver that is addictive.
Doing some Google searching, it seems the Eminence Coaxial Drivers are the "poor mans Altec of today" A pair of Altec 604's will set you back nearly 1500.00!
I remember way back when, we used to use the Altec 604's with Mastering Lab Crossovers designed by Doug Sax. It was hard for some audio snobs to accept that a pair of Altec 604's in the right box would blow away many well regarded high end speakers of their day.
I would still be concerned about the resale value of these speakers, because I change gear a lot to feed my audio addiction. But everyone is not like me. Many just want a kick ass set of speakers, buy it once and be done with it.
From talking recently with my audiophile friends, and contacts in the DIY speaker building community, these should be an excellent sounding speaker of very high efficiency.
I would certainly try to hear a pair, if I were in the market for a set of 3 front speakers, I intended to keep for years.
JTR are using the Eminence Coaxial Drivers, nothing "revolutionary". Here on this forum, they are using these drivers, but for surround speakers only. http://www.avsforum.com/t/1353658/budget-eminence-coaxial-surround-build
If you look at post 16 in the above thread, they do not consider this driver good enough for Music reproduction, but it is fine, for surround speaker use.
I disagree. The Eminence Coaxial Driver, if used properly, is an excellent, high efficiency driver. It is a real bargain, considering it's relatively low cost.
it is also used by Hawthorn Audio, in a well regarded commercial stereo speaker.
The problem with coaxial drivers using a horn (read the linked thread) is diffraction effects between the cone and the horn.
JTR was wise enough to mate this driver to a pair of woofers. This relieves it of the responsibility of making bass, and eliminates this potential problem.
It is very well regarded in the DIY community. The DIY community are the pickiest audiophiles of us all. The fact that they are quite fond of this driver tells me that any speaker using it is going to sound quite good.
A set of 3 of these JTR Speakers is over 3 grand. There is a lot of competition at this price point. However, there is always a market for a good sounding speaker of high efficiency.
The coaxial design almost guarantees great stereo imaging, since all sounds are emanating at the same point in space.
I own a pair of Tannoy's, and have also owned KEF Uni Q Speakers, as well as Altec 604's. All of the 3 speakers I just mentioned use a coaxial driver. There most certainly is a "Magic" to a coaxial driver that is addictive.
Doing some Google searching, it seems the Eminence Coaxial Drivers are the "poor mans Altec of today" A pair of Altec 604's will set you back nearly 1500.00!
I remember way back when, we used to use the Altec 604's with Mastering Lab Crossovers designed by Doug Sax. It was hard for some audio snobs to accept that a pair of Altec 604's in the right box would blow away many well regarded high end speakers of their day.
I would still be concerned about the resale value of these speakers, because I change gear a lot to feed my audio addiction. But everyone is not like me. Many just want a kick ass set of speakers, buy it once and be done with it.
From talking recently with my audiophile friends, and contacts in the DIY speaker building community, these should be an excellent sounding speaker of very high efficiency.
I would certainly try to hear a pair, if I were in the market for a set of 3 front speakers, I intended to keep for years.
Your concern about the resale of the JTR's is unfounded. I've been watching the classified market on JTR's for years. They hold up very well. The reason is that they are built to be virtually bulletproof as well as upgradeable. Don't loose sleep over resellability.
I'm speaking as a recently new happy owner, not a shill FYI.
