Audio Smile LBM Monitor Review

[PJR918BMW]

Just wonder how , maybe i get a letter from customs or the shipping company for payment of the VAT ?

Was a similar process self importing a Rhythmic subwoofer , probably the only FV15HP in the Nordic .

yep - from shipping company

 

[AudioSmile_UK]

Keep an eye out for any emails or text messages from the courier — this is why it’s important to provide a valid phone number when placing an order.

To avoid any delays, it’s best to check your tracking number after a couple of days. There’s usually a link for online payment as soon as the item clears customs.

The LBM has just gone out of stock, but more units are already being prepared.

 

[Mnyb]

Keep an eye out for any emails or text messages from the courier — this is why it’s important to provide a valid phone number when placing an order.

To avoid any delays, it’s best to check your tracking number after a couple of days. There’s usually a link for online payment as soon as the item clears customs.

The LBM has just gone out of stock, but more units are already being prepared.

Did one go to Sweden or do i wait for the next batch ?

 

[AudioSmile_UK]

One going to Sweden

 

[DVinylfan]

I have my first child on the way

Congratulations!

 

[daniboun]

Just wonder how , maybe i get a letter from customs or the shipping company for payment of the VAT ?

Was a similar process self importing a Rhythmic subwoofer , probably the only FV15HP in the Nordic .

In fact, private carriers like DHL/UPS/FEDEX/TNT apply VAT electronically; you pay the tax and customs fees just before receiving the package. (Payment is usually via Visa/PayPal)

Send me a private message if you want) I know a legal way to limit VAT

 

[Philberish]

I wrote about the LBM in Sound On Sound. You'll find it here: https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/audiosmile-little-british-monitor

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[AudioSmile_UK]

I wrote about the LBM in Sound On Sound. You'll find it here: https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/audiosmile-little-british-monitor

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Oh amazing, the full article is there!

Thank you so much Phil

 

[Biblob]

A great usecase for this speaker I thought of, is to be for an surround/Atmos speaker. It's small size makes it great to place it in many places. Ofcourse it means you can't really listen to loud movies, but my estimation is that when the speakers are mounted close it doesn't matter. And I assume output for surround/Atmos is not very heavy anyways.

 

[a4eaudio]

...Then why spend more ? No logical reason. I have a R11...

A person may not like the look of the R11.
Q.E.D.

 

[BDE]

@AudioSmile_UK
Do you have any plans to sell the amplifier/DSP board separately or as a kit for other DIY purposes? It would be quite interesting, as there aren’t many good alternatives available on the market. If you don’t mind me asking, what kind of DSP and Class A/B amplifier chips are you using?

 

[AudioSmile_UK]

@AudioSmile_UK
Do you have any plans to sell the amplifier/DSP board separately or as a kit for other DIY purposes? It would be quite interesting, as there aren’t many good alternatives available on the market. If you don’t mind me asking, what kind of DSP and Class A/B amplifier chips are you using?

That is a very interesting question, because the next product I wish to release will be a dsp plate amplifier. It is not the LBM design but more capable in every way. Just need time to work on it instead of building LBM

The LBM is using TDA7850.

 

[somebodyelse]

what kind of DSP

ADAU1701 as shown in the schematic in the Assembly Guide (under Downloads on the DIY product page)

 

[NielsMayer]

Could someone explain how that so-called phase-plug works, and why they are used on these and low-end Elac as a vertical slit? Why don't they look like the tangerine on KEFs? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase_plug

 

[sceptical1]

Hard to fault in any way. Crossing to a couple of subs at 100hz it's unlikely that these could be distinguished from the best systems available other than if you wanted the real peak output needed to reproduce a live recording. That comprising about 0.1% of the listening public this product services everyone. Case closed, you can stop testing audio components now.

 

[AudioSmile_UK]

Could someone explain how that so-called phase-plug works, and why they are used on these and low-end Elac as a vertical slit? Why don't they look like the tangerine on KEFs? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase_plug

The vertical line is not part of the phaee plug, they are a pair of arms to hold the phase plug. The middle round part is what does the work.

Phase plug design depends on the driver and waveguide geometry, it all has to work together. The wiki link specifically shows a phase plug as part of a compression driver. Direct radiators are quite different.

 

[carlosatl]

Indeed something for the Britain's to be proud of!

 

[Bearforce One]

I’ve not heard the LBM but Audiosmile used to make a bookshelf hifi speaker called the Kensai which is one of the best small speakers I have ever heard.

Simon also used to make the Advantage for the Kensai, an accompanying tower stand with built-in side-firing subs and amps.

I’ve been so tempted to pick up a used pair, but my wife would skin me..

 

[AudioSmile_UK]

They are still my main speakers - bloody good if you find a set. I didn't make many Advantage, I wonder if they were a bit ahead of their time for the consumer market being sealed with active enclosure compensation and with dual force cancelled woofers. I discovered most Kensai owners wanted to keep their amps and passive system.

 

[Bearforce One]

They are still my main speakers - bloody good if you find a set. I didn't make many Advantage, I wonder if they were a bit ahead of their time for the consumer market being sealed with active enclosure compensation and with dual force cancelled woofers. I discovered most Kensai owners wanted to keep their amps and passive system.

There may come a time in the future, I do see the odd set pop up now and again. I’d love to hear them rather than blind buy, though I’ve no doubt they’re very good. Just whether I’d like the sound!