Guarneri

[larevoj]

Thanks Metaphacts, I just read an old review on the Extrema and it too uses different brands of drivers (i.e. Dynaudio's 28mm soft-dome Esotar T330 / Skaanings Audio Technology / KEF B139 / TDL 3021GT03) to great effect

In fact it would be an interesting session if I can pool all G into one room for a listen

Originally Posted by metaphacts

Drivers are matched by individual product design needs, not manufacturer pedigree.

The Guarneri Homage came out in 1993, the Evolution in 2011 and the Memento in between. What is available as a palette of drivers with which to work changes dramatically over 18 years.

[metaphacts]

Originally Posted by larevoj

In fact it would be an interesting session if I can pool all G into one room for a listen

You would hear Guarneri Evolution.

[larevoj]

Originally Posted by metaphacts

You would hear Guarneri Evolution.

Bill, every seconds in my room

[metaphacts]

Originally Posted by larevoj

Bill, every seconds in my room

[larevoj]

Originally Posted by Masterlu

Don't underestimate the speed of JL subs, they are lightning fast.

VERY tempting!!

[larevoj]

Anyone know where I can download a pdf version of this - GE Catalogue

[AndyPandy]

I lusted after SF from 1993 when I first heard them in NZ (Dunedin) with Meridian. Just blew me away then.

Gorgeous stuff.

[larevoj]

Mate, yes...its a dream come true for me too

Btw, I love Dunedin, NZ and I promise my wife to go back for visits just for old time sake. Beautiful country

Originally Posted by AndyPandy

I lusted after SF from 1993 when I first heard them in NZ (Dunedin) with Meridian. Just blew me away then.

Gorgeous stuff.

[AndyPandy]

Ahhh....excellent_ I spent 4 years in Dunedin as a student. Bloody cold but very beautiful.

Wonderful you have fond memories of NZ - as an ex pat I know I love visiting.

[DesW]

Originally Posted by larevoj

Your boy is lucky!!

The Evolution is really a pleasure to listen and I am finding myself spinning more Classical and Jazz pieces then I used to. Its dynamic, fast, and scale to fortissimo when necessary - still it is no match versus the Futura. However, in a small room and given the size of only a stand mount monitor it carries a significant amount of weight and control in the lower frequency band - its impressive.

I love the mids very much as well and when I compared to speakers I have played in my room like the Dynaudio Focus 110, Cremona Auditor M, and Penaudio Cenya the Evolution has a slightly warmer and natural tone in vocals. Female voices can be very intimate and real in some Jazz tracks...this brings me to the Homage where I have read in this forum it can put you in a romantic mood I wonder if anyone here still owns a pair of Homage - it must be one of many sought after collector piece now.

I also read that the Memento sounds bigger, goes lower, and has more refine highs when compared to the Homage. It seems to me as Guarneri evolves it sound more balance through both extreme ends of its frequency band and stretches its comfort zone as well. Don't get me wrong...GH, GM, and GE are all great speakers in my opinion and I feel it boils down to your taste.

Here are some amazing pictures I found online of the Homage and I think some these pictures maybe owners in this very forum

Hello there, Congrats on your Evo's--I own Original Homages with Shindo Amplification and yes they are a

benchmark standmount.

I'll post some pics here when I'm permitted-seems to be regulated somewhat.

Good listening,

Des