[ChrisSC]

@ Kenman:
 
You said on the tera player thread that, with a good source, the as2's highs extend so far that they can exhibit some sibilance- do you find copper cables help tame that?  Which cable, of the ones you've tried, do you think has the best synergy with the as2s?  thanks

 

[kenman345]

Haven't tried custom cables with them since having the Tera Player. I didn't say they extend so high. I meant to mean that the range is so well spread out that the frequencies that are associated with sibilance are most definitely there (usually around 6 khz I believe for "s"). This means that you hear the sibilance because it's in the recording. The AS-2's are meant for mastering and so they are highly revealing. With the AS-1's I find the opposite to be true. They are meant for stage performance and the treble region doesnt feel very separated from the midrange. This hides some/all the sibilance you may have in songs. I'll give a copper cable a try soon when I get it back from teds_headfood. He's shortening my DHC Nucleotide cable. Sibilance doesnt come from extending too high. I know I'm not the only one to hear it as when headfonia talked about the demo unit of the AS-2 they had, it was also mentioned about some sibilance. I don't see this so much a problem that is at fault of the AS-2, but rather a problem with how things are mastered these days. 
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@ Kenman:
You said on the tera player thread that, with a good source, the as2's highs extend so far that they can exhibit some sibilance- do you find copper cables help tame that?  Which cable, of the ones you've tried, do you think has the best synergy with the as2s?  thanks

 

[Vlooienuker]

So is the asg 1.3 in between the 1.2 and 2? Are they adding anything like new drivers, materials, etc? Or just like the upgrade from the ASG 1 to 1.2?

 

[7nationarmy]

According to the facebook page, ASG1.3 = new driver, new shell, smoother sound

 

[vocalist]

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According to the facebook page, ASG1.3 = new driver, new shell, smoother sound

I did not see that part.  I was half debating selling mine but now I don't know.  Maybe I'll wait for someone to get the upgrade and see what they think 

 

[kenman345]

ASG-1.3 is to be the latest revision of the ASG-1 model. It's not an in between model of the ASG-1.2 and ASG-2. The ASG-2 is a different model from the ASG-1. When the ASG-1.3 is released, their will no longer be a ASG-1.2. So yes, it's like the upgrade from ASG-1 to 1.2. 7nationarmy covered whats to be changed. It seems to be a large update. I'm interested to hear what the upgrade program is. 
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So is the asg 1.3 in between the 1.2 and 2? Are they adding anything like new drivers, materials, etc? Or just like the upgrade from the ASG 1 to 1.2?

 
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According to the facebook page, ASG1.3 = new driver, new shell, smoother sound

 

[Vlooienuker]

Oh... Its being released the same time as the ASG 2 right?

 

[kenman345]

We have no idea.....Absolutely none.
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Oh... Its being released the same time as the ASG 2 right?

 

[Aurisonics]

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Oh... Its being released the same time as the ASG 2 right?

[size=medium]We are currently filling new orders from dealers with Rev 1.3 of the ASG-1. It's not an in between version its merely a new revision of the ASG-1. New shell shape, new drivers, new nozzle, new tips, new case. It is a major update. We do have the update programs ready to go but are awaiting a few suppliers to get us parts before announcing them. We will announce an ASG-1 to ASG-2 program first. I think everyone will be happy with what we do.[/size]

 

[Aurisonics]

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Hey there guys, does anyone have like a "guesstimate" for the upgrade option pricing for the Stealth Black Version of the ASG-2? I want to know whether or not to let go of some of my gear to afford it!

ASG-2 Stealth model which includes the adjustable bass port is $649 retail.
 
Download brochure for it at: http://www.aurisonics.com/media/AurisonicsASG-2.pdf

 

[Vlooienuker]

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ASG-2 Stealth model which includes the adjustable bass port is $649 retail.
 
Download brochure for it at: http://www.aurisonics.com/media/AurisonicsASG-2.pdf

Awesome! How much is the stealth without the bassport? And with all these new updates done from the 1.2 to 1.3, will it remain the same price?

 

[cn11]

That stealth ASG-2 is very drool-inducing. Wonder if they'll be able to image and convey spatial placement as well as my To Go 334s... that'll be the million dollar question... 

 

[Idsynchrono_24]

I've exchanged PMs with Flysweep in regards to the AS-2 proto's handling of soundstage height/width/depth and imaging as compared to the UM Miracle, and FlySweep was very impressed by the proto's abilities. I'd imagine the final product can only be better since its packing a host of tweaks and a new driver

 

[kenman345]

It gives me goosebumps thinking about when I'll get the chance to upgrade the drivers in my AS-2's to the new driver. They're spectacular in the AS-1's I have. I wish I could do a direct comparison for you but it's not easy. 
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I've exchanged PMs with Flysweep in regards to the AS-2 proto's handling of soundstage height/width/depth and imaging as compared to the UM Miracle, and FlySweep was very impressed by the proto's abilities. I'd imagine the final product can only be better since its packing a host of tweaks and a new driver

 

[qqexpress]

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ASG-2 Stealth model which includes the adjustable bass port is $649 retail.
 
Download brochure for it at: http://www.aurisonics.com/media/AurisonicsASG-2.pdf

Ah I see, thank you for that bit of information. Will it be safe to assume that the upgrade option from 1.2 --> 2 would be along the lines of $400-500 for the stealth version then?