Tom Danley Signature Series HRE1 4,400-watt 4-way Powered Loudspeaker

[Philipp]

You would REALLY have a pair of these HRE-1's in your living space?

Kids, don‘t you dare putting your trash in the speaker again, our livingroom is not a public bus stop!

Sorry, can‘t help it, design is a tricky thing.

 

[holdingpants01]

Are these constant directivity down to the low end? If not then hardly comparable to 8381s

 

[NTK]

Are these constant directivity down to the low end? If not then hardly comparable to 8381s

The 8381A isn't particularly constant in directivity in the bass frequencies when compared to the W371A.

8381A SAM™ Adaptive Point Source Main Monitor - Genelec.com

Our 8381A empowers engineers and creators to perceive every sonic detail, offering true-to-life sound level and dynamics – with the full flexibility of free-standing monitor placement and advanced room adaption.

www.genelec.com

W371A SAM™ Woofer System - Genelec.com

An absolute revelation in low frequency performance. With the W371A, you can finally wave goodbye to the detrimental influences of your room on LF reproduction.

www.genelec.com

 

[Digby]

if you put the Danley on its side, you can wash the dishes in it; if you put the Genelec on its side, it turns into one of those roll a penny games.

 

[Purité Audio]

They were excellent amongst the best I have heard, my wife through the years has had to put up with some ugly speakers but all she could say was ‘when are they coming to collect’.


Keith

 

[Digby]

my wife through the years has had to put up with some ugly speakers but all she could say was ‘when are they coming to collect’.

which were the best sounding that she also liked the look of?

 

[Digby]

Btw would it kill Danley & Genelec to put some metal grilles over those side woofers, they look like they're begging to be accidentally booted.

 

[Purité Audio]

which were the best sounding that she also liked the look of?

She is quite keen on speakers that can be placed close to the front wall and whose bass can be adjusted, I believe she currently finds the 8Cs the least objectionable .
I will ask her.
Keith

 

[CDMC]

Btw would it kill Danley & Genelec to put some metal grilles over those side woofers, they look like they're begging to be accidentally booted.

That would significantly increase the price.

I understand function before form, but this is a bit extreme. I am not sure who needs 130 db output capability in a home environment, but it seems in a domestic environment for someone that wants high SPL capable and accurate speakers, the JBL Everest DD67000 would be a better option.

 

[Pearljam5000]

That would significantly increase the price.

I understand function before form, but this is a bit extreme. I am not sure who needs 130 db output capability in a home environment, but it seems in a domestic environment for someone that wants high SPL capable and accurate speakers, the JBL Everest DD67000 would be a better option.

The JBLs are too huge

 

[Soniclife]

They were excellent amongst the best I have heard, my wife through the years has had to put up with some ugly speakers but all she could say was ‘when are they coming to collect’.

Was she taking about the speakers or you?

These do have the added benefit of being big enough to be buried in, something that's going to occur to many owners partners.

FWIW I think if you have a room big enough to need these, and the budget you can probably dress the room to largely ignore them.

 

[Purité Audio]

I am not sure there is a room that big…
Keith

 

[Spocko]

They were excellent amongst the best I have heard, my wife through the years has had to put up with some ugly speakers but all she could say was ‘when are they coming to collect’.


Keith

OH SNAP, do you really own a pair?!

 

[Purité Audio]

I was fortunate to have a pre-production pair here for a month or two.
Keith

 

[Sokel]

The JBLs are too huge

Nope.

 

[BrokenEnglishGuy]

They look pretty cool and actually similar to Genelec 8381

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The speaker or the car at the same money, i don't know !
At least is not the genelec 8381 price XD

 

[Curvature]

@Tom Danley any word on EASE files or other more in depth measurements for the HRE1 and the ILE3?

 

[jhaider]

It seems they have two websites. Google sent me to https://www.danleysoundlabs.com/ but these speakers are on https://tomdanley.com/ Confusingly both site’s page titles are the same.

Has anyone knows more about this model? A very unorthodox design.

ILE3 | 1,400-watt 3-way Powered Studio Monitor - Danley Sound Labs

The Powerful Three Way Tower Speaker, ILE, is designed to deliver exceptional audio performance for your home entertainment system. Equipped with a two-channel amplifier, this speaker powers a total of three pass-bands, providing a full-bodied sound experience. The bass section is comprised of...

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Tom Danley of Danley Sound Labs explains Paraline™ Technology and how the technology works within a Danley loudspeaker.

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[holdingpants01]

The 8381A isn't particularly constant in directivity in the bass frequencies when compared to the W371A.

8381A SAM™ Adaptive Point Source Main Monitor - Genelec.com

Our 8381A empowers engineers and creators to perceive every sonic detail, offering true-to-life sound level and dynamics – with the full flexibility of free-standing monitor placement and advanced room adaption.

www.genelec.com

W371A SAM™ Woofer System - Genelec.com

An absolute revelation in low frequency performance. With the W371A, you can finally wave goodbye to the detrimental influences of your room on LF reproduction.

www.genelec.com

both the X and Y scales are way different, though they both hover around 60-70 degrees in the low end

 

[YSDR]

I heard these at a show last year. It was in a large hotel room, I didn't impressed by the sound at all. Of course they can sound "big" and loud that small speakers can't follow but these was all the positives I heard. There was lack of resolution of a typical high frequency compression driver, a not too spectacular midrange and a deep but sluggish bass.