AsciLab speakers are about to launch

[AsciLab]

Wow, you guys really do think of everything!
Any role for isolation devices like isoaccoustics etc.?

Yes, you can place IsoAcoustics ISO-PUCKs underneath the included cylindrical shoes.
Alternatively, if you are using IsoAcoustics with bolts, you may remove the cylindrical shoes and mount the IsoAcoustics directly.
For reference, the threaded inserts for the shoes are M6, with a thread depth of 8 mm.

 

[kharan]

Yes, you can place IsoAcoustics ISO-PUCKs underneath the included cylindrical shoes.
Alternatively, if you are using IsoAcoustics with bolts, you may remove the cylindrical shoes and mount the IsoAcoustics directly.
For reference, the threaded inserts for the shoes are M6, with a thread depth of 8 mm.

Is the C8C threaded with M6 too?

 

[AsciLab]

Is the C8C threaded with M6 too?

Yes, the C8C is fitted with M6 threaded inserts for mounting the aluminum plate used to couple it with the BX8C.

 

[see_no_evil]

So what do you consider an "above SVS" sub brand product?
Subs don't get objectively reviewed all that often

some Perlisten and JTR products - see objective reviews by Audioholics for instance

 

[Reddoc]

Awesome!
What are you replacing?

I hope you make a thread about your impressions.

I will make a before-and-after post to show the changes, and make some subjective observations

 

[Pritaudio]

The estimated MSRP for the C8T is around $4500. However, this is not finalized yet, so please treat this as a rough reference only.

That is around the cost of the c8c.
It has cheaper side subwoofers than c8c, no amplifier or associated firmware and servicing costs, and uses the same drivers as the c6b otherwise larger cabinet.
That is double of what I expected the price.

 

[AsciLab]

That is around the cost of the c8c.
It has cheaper side subwoofers than c8c, no amplifier or associated firmware and servicing costs, and uses the same drivers as the c6b otherwise larger cabinet.
That is double of what I expected the price.

The MSRP of the C8C is $5400.

The crossover network of the C8T accounts for a significant portion of the total cost. In addition, the enclosure height of the C8T is roughly twice that of the C8C. As the enclosure size increases, the required manufacturing time and handling costs also increase substantially. While the size may be roughly doubled, the actual production cost rises by a much larger margin.

As with other AsciLab speakers, the C8T will deliver class-leading measurement performance within its price range.

 

[Pritaudio]

Does it cost you more in terms of crossover components than hypex plate amp with tunings.
I mean labour cost included.

I understand the enclosure costs aside.

 

[Pritaudio]

Are you planning to release any new passive 8 inch bookshelf speakers.?

Or any other 3 way passive or active bookshelf speakers?

 

[pat355]

@AsciLab: Additional question: You are using the Hypex Fusion FA253 plate amp for the C8C, correct? Will this plate amp still use the NC252MP amp module or the new NCx252MP?

@AsciLab I'm also interested to know is the plate amp used the NC252MP or the new NCx252MP?

 

[AsciLab]

Are you planning to release any new passive 8 inch bookshelf speakers.?

Or any other 3 way passive or active bookshelf speakers?

We don’t have a plan about 8” bookshelf yet.

 

[AsciLab]

@AsciLab I'm also interested to know is the plate amp with use NC252MP or the new NCx252MP?

NC252 is used.

 

[traind]

Does anyone have detailed recommendation or guidance on stands for the C8C? I have no real experience with a large "bookshelf" speaker like this and have never bought stands before.

1) Does a top plate have to be the exact same size of larger for the speaker? (there does not seem to be many top plate options this size, particularly not with a height of 24 inches or so.

2) Can you use the C8C's M6 threaded inserts (for mounting the aluminum plate used to couple it with the BX8C) on a speaker stand too? Would it generically fit? Any issues with that?

3) What are the drawbacks if you place these on 2 small tables (at the correct height) instead of stands?

 

[amirm]

3) What are the drawbacks if you place these on 2 small tables (at the correct height) instead of stands?

If the tables don't vibrate with bass, it should be fine. I suspect they would though so not a good choice.

 

[amirm]

2) Can you use the C8C's M6 threaded inserts (for mounting the aluminum plate used to couple it with the BX8C) on a speaker stand too? Would it generically fit? Any issues with that?

You don't have to screw down the speaker. I don't in my testing and many speakers don't have screw provisions anyway. If there was a chance of someone pushing them off, then screwing them may help but it can still be pushed over.

On the size, ideally the stand plate is as bit smaller than the speaker.

 

[Purité Audio]

Here (UK) I will ask ‘Custom Design’ to make some bespoke stands with a drilled top plate, it works very well with D&D 8C which also has provision for bolts.
Keith

 

[bloodbuzzaudio]

When will F6Bs (sealed) be back in stock?

 

[amirm]

You mean in US? If so, our shipment is arriving end of this month. It will then take a week to clear customs, etc. So first week of February.

 

[AudioJester]

Does anyone have detailed recommendation or guidance on stands for the C8C? I have no real experience with a large "bookshelf" speaker like this and have never bought stands before.

1) Does a top plate have to be the exact same size of larger for the speaker? (there does not seem to be many top plate options this size, particularly not with a height of 24 inches or so.

2) Can you use the C8C's M6 threaded inserts (for mounting the aluminum plate used to couple it with the BX8C) on a speaker stand too? Would it generically fit? Any issues with that?

3) What are the drawbacks if you place these on 2 small tables (at the correct height) instead of stands?

The best stand will be the BX8C !

I get it though, the C8C is tall and narrow, you do wonder about stability with a weight of 25kg. Need a proper solid stand, maybe sand filled for extra stability, and bolting to a plate gives confidence.

Perhaps Ascilab could sell the BX8C top plate separately for people to bolt/attach to their stands -if using C8C alone. Its the perfect size and made for securing C8C?

 

[Grimoire]

I found these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F7XJ9WJ2/?coliid=IUMLPIR6KJ1R7&colid=1BBD51O478KD6&th=1

A bit bling, but should do the job.