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Yeah, that sounds better. They are quite unique with the waveguide at that price point. I am curious for Amir’s measurements.
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While the B2030P/B2031P disappeared from the market, the B2030A/B2031A are still available from Thomann.the shape of the waveguide looks quite promising, like a Buchardt, Amphion, Arendal and older Genelec but in the low price segment, like the Behringer Truth B2031 (which existed in both passive and active versions).
Yes, the passive ones measured not as nice and the actives being so cheap guess they also didn't sell well, so I can understand that decision.While the B2030P/B2031P disappeared from the market, the B2030A/B2031A are still available from Thomann.
Yes, the passive ones measured not as nice and the actives being so cheap guess they also didn't sell well, so I can understand that decision.
Didn't have to twist your arm!OK, I ordered it....
The guy behind Monolith confirmed Dan Roemer designed these, who yes also designed the spreaders for Perlisten (his company), Arendal (all models?), and XTZ (their cinema line).Not sure how much of this is speculation but it was mentioned that Claridy Audio may have been involved with Monoprice's THX speakers so they may have also had a hand in the new Encore series. Claridy is also said to have been involved with Arendal speakers which could help explain the similar waveguide. Claridy has also done work for Perlisten Audio so they seem to be a quality organization. Perlisten CEO Dan Roemer was previously VP Audio Products at InterSource OEM which is aligned with Claridy Audio. Small world.
Yep, he also designed the Monolith THX speakers.The guy behind Monolith confirmed Dan Roemer designed these, who yes also designed the spreaders for Perlisten (his company), Arendal (all models?), and XTZ (their cinema line).
Good speakers, but I have 2 problems with them at my house - no shelf for my right speaker, and for the same price u can get JBL Stage 170 towers. Let's wait for Amir measurements. Or just go and buy them before they r sold out and price-marked.Joe N Tell review with measurements
They currently have discounts on many of the Monolith lineup - 10/12 THX subs, the THX-365T... etc.Does Monoprice usually do holiday deals or no?
Paid commercial! Looking forward to Amir’s reviewJoe N Tell review with measurements
He does say he is sponsored by Monoprice but so far this is the only review I have seen.Paid commercial! Looking forward to Amir’s review
Paid commercial! Looking forward to Amir’s review
Guess I won't have to send Amir the one unit I have. I have definite opinions about it and have done extensive measurements, but I didn't learn much about the one thing I was most interested in--the wave guide. If a speaker measures very well with a wave guide--like the ELAC DBR-62--but still doesn't sound right to me, I can pretty much conclude that it's the wave guide that's bothering me (but maybe no one else--just my personal opinion). In this case, there were some frequency response issues in the on-axis response on out to 30 degrees, after which things smoothed out. So i wasn't sure what was responsible for what--the crossover? the tweeter? the wave guide? I'm looking forward to Amir's measurements and reactions. it will be a good test of whether we're really on the same wave length.Very interested in seeing how this speaker measures. Thanks for getting one, Amir!