why does it matter, if we dont know if the genelecs drivers are as well engineered as a LS50 even?True but do they have the driver of the blades?
why does it matter, if we dont know if the genelecs drivers are as well engineered as a LS50 even?True but do they have the driver of the blades?
They're based on a Brancusi sculpture, Bird in Space.The Blade reminds me of the alien ship in Arrival.
I doubt they're less good than the LS50 driverswhy does it matter, if we dont know if the genelecs drivers are as well engineered as a LS50 even?
LS50 (Meta or not) drivers cannot be even directly compared to Genelec ones as the first are midwoofers with tweeter and the second ones mids with tweeters, which should be compared with the KEF coaxes used in their 3-way.
PJ5k must finally understand that there don't exist black-white answers for the questions he usually asks and a loudspeaker can be only seen as total system so most important is the total engineering and integration of the individual components. For example you can have great drivers but integrate them poorly so a loudspeaker with simpler drivers can be better as a total. Also in the end at such high levels individual preferences, room acoustics and listening distance play a role and can change the sequence of preference.
So they say...They're based on a Brancusi sculpture, Bird in Space.
Yes, before they even had electricity, LOL.Tannoy's been making coaxes for centuries.![]()
Ahead of their time. The steam powered amplifiers were a work of art.Yes, before they even had electricity, LOL.
I think they say "inspired by" and clearly so. Not just a copy.So they say...
Well, the ships in Arrival must have been inspired by the same sculpture. I like the way they look although the low bass response could be better. What do I know? I have original ls50's with a pair of Rhythmic L12 subs. I must be used to the cyclops look.I think they say "inspired by" and clearly so. Not just a copy.
The bass response is amazing but then again I am not a bass head!Well, the ships in Arrival must have been inspired by the same sculpture. I like the way they look although the low bass response could be better. What do I know? I have original ls50's with a pair of Rhythmic L12 subs. I must be used to the cyclops look.
I dont even understand why Mr. Pearl even tries to compare this! If they measure good, they are good. How they acheived it can be using different ideas. Both Genelec and KEF are equally good as per measurements. Taking the driver out and scrutinizing it is pointless, as most of these are purpose built drivers to be used in a certain box. If its flawless in its use case, its good. Simple.LS50 (Meta or not) drivers cannot be even directly compared to Genelec ones as the first are midwoofers with tweeter and the second ones mids with tweeters, which should be compared with the KEF coaxes used in their 3-way speakers.
Till someone measures the individual drivers separately like for example Erin used to do https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/driveunits/kef-r300-drive-unit/ also anything is just speculation, as we only know for now that both of them measure very well in the loudspeakers they are used. And as I wrote before I am sure in some disciplines one will be better and in some the other so noone can say A is better then B and only choose which compromise fulfils better his needs. And in the end only the total system integrations implementation matters not just components, to give another silly car analogy, in my current situation (mainly long relaxed highway driving) I rather prefer a Mercedes although BMW makes usually the better engines.
Yet they cannot compete with what KEF was able to acheive in 20 yearsTannoy's been making coaxes for centuries.![]()
Actually KEF released the first generation of Uni-Q in 1988 so its already 36 years, time flies...Yet they cannot compete with what KEF was able to acheive in 20 years![]()
It looks like the same driver than the Tannoy’!Mark Levinson is also doing coaxials now View attachment 348855View attachment 348856View attachment 348857