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Just a quick message to anyone who has asked the questions, or at least wondered:"How good are DIY speakers?"
"Can Jim Salk's speakers possibly sound as good as they look?"
"Is Jack insane when he says BESL speakers sound better than commercial speakers costing twice as much (or more)???"
"How do Ellis 1801 speakers compare to expensive (commercial) brands?"
This weekend's Chicago Audio Fest will answer all of those questions, and provide a rare opportunty to mingle with some of the friends we have only "met" on-line and to meet some of the most talented independent manufacturers of internet direct audio products in person. More importantly, everyone will have a great opportunity to evaluate some really cool DIY designs and make up your own mind about speakers that many feel are the best sounding, best values in all of audio-land.
The Fest will take place at the following location this weekend:
Hyatt Regency Woodfield
1800 East Golf Road,
Schaumburg, Illinois, USA
Tel: 847 605 1234 Fax: 847 605 0328I look forward to attending and to meeting some of my audiogeek friends in person.
Cheers,
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nearby in Arlington Heights. Click the link below for info.
Hopefully, some of the Chicago Audio Society folks will stop by the Hyatt in Schaumburg on Saturday. Dave Ellis' setup was sounding great last night. Phil Bamberg is going to be demonstrating my Series 5's in fully active digital crossover mode along with a massive amp from AV123, their CD2 which reminds many people of an MBL. Jim Salk is also going to be showing off some of the best woodworking on the planet. And there will be some great music and conversation with audio enthusiasts from around the country.Plus, there will be lots of cool DIY designs by people like Scott Quick, etc. If you have never heard any of the manufacturers above or if you have ever wondered how DIY compares to your expensive commercial speakers, you are in for a treat. Even if you hear something you don't like, you can jump on-line and slam it from a position of first hand experience. That would put you ahead of 95% of the guys who slam things without ever hearing them! I guarantee a great time for everyone!
The Hyatt is a really nice hotel with free parking and easy access to the facility. I hope we get enough support to make this the first of many Chicago Audio fests!
Cheers,
Sorry I missed this one but JAM'n Audio will be there with:SP Technology LoudspeakersSP Tech: Continuum AD and Revelation speakers
NuForce: Ref9 monoblocks
Grommes HiFi: 360 tube monoblocks
Modwright: SWL 9.0 SE linstage, Denon 3910 w/Ultimate Truth Mod's
Revelation Audio Labs: Interconnects and Speaker Cables
Virtual Dynamics: Power Cords
Star Sound Technologies: Audiopoints, Sistrum Rack and PlatformsMy apologies to Joe and company. They have some really cool looking gear that I've been looking forward to hearing for a long time.
In addition, BESL will have some very cool electronics from the folks at AV123.com, including a new multi-channel amp, preamp from Emotiva, Onix CD2, etc.
I look forward to checking out the systems and hanging with my internet friends. It's about time we get an audiofest in Chicago! I hope the Chicago audiophile community and DIY community supports the fest so it can become an annual event.
Cheers,
Is this event at the Hyatt or the Hilton Homewood Suites?
The Hyatt.
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