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thanks! - this helps a lot

Posted by centaurus3200 (A) on February 21, 2007 at 21:42:37

In Reply to: Re: Sound/build quality of ESS transtatic I? posted by hahax@verizon.net on February 21, 2007 at 20:50:52:

so, it looks like I'm not missing out on much. i guess i will stick with my KEF Calinda and janszen Z-200 plus REL Q100 sub. i just thought the ESS would be fun.

The Calindas are keepers, T27 tweeter/B200 mid/woofer and a passive B139 radiator. the Z-200 are very cool and are really fun in their huge soundstage. maybe not the greatest imaging, but their tonal qualities are insane. one of the few speakers i've heard that can capture a piano. the microdynamics are also very exciting. the little nuances you hear when you play something etheral like dead can dance are insane. you transported to another world.

they use a 130U 4 panel array that slides into the back of each cabinet. the woofer is a janszen B250 12" alnico woofer. the bass is okay, but not great. but tight and punchy plus it melds well with the ESLs.

k7niq, don't confuse the RTR panels with the janszen ones. rtr tried to up the spl capabilities of the original janszen design, which also increased distortion and faliure rate. the janszen panels are much more stout. it's their step-up trannies that blow ;-)

see ya,
Robby

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