I don't usually
wax rhapsodic this much for stereo equipment, but when I hear something that sounds this good for not a
LOT of money, I feel it's warranted, and I hope more people will get to know these great speakers.
For anyone who is looking to buy a pair of speakers to pair with the WA5, or any amp for that matter, these have to be heard to be believed. I am simply in AWE with what I am hearing, and they are not even broken in, nor are the Elrog's. Have had them out of the box for only a few days. I have not heard this kind of beautiful, natural, music coming from speakers before. It's like one is there in person.
Effortless, natural, real, clarity, are some of the adjectives that come to mind to describe the sound of these speakers. Soundstage is phenomenal, goes way behind the speakers, and behind me as well. NO ear fatigue after hours of listening! Fantastic mid-range, bass impact is remarkable for a 2 way....40-27,000khz, 94db sensitivity...the WA5 volume never goes beyond 11 o'clock in a good sized liv room, with a sloped 20ft ceiling, to get more than adequate sound! To top it off, in my liv room, they are not yet in the idea position they should be in, and they sound this good.
I have been a performing professional classical musician all my life, still working,
...... and am familiar with what music sounds like live...these speakers get that sound in spades, among other attributes. They should be
ten times or more than what he is charging for them.
They are not huge, but have a sound that is huge. You would think you were listening to much bigger speakers. I thought I might need a sub....not unless I want to listen to some church organ etc, would I need one with these.
I sound like I am a salesman for these speakers....I am not, and have no vested interest in the company.
Except for the WA5, with the Elrog's, and some new speaker wire, my equipment is old school..and am getting incredible sound....here is what I am using:
1. Sony XA7es CD player (digital out into the D2A)
2. Aragon D2A DAC (a one-of-a-kind prototype)
3. Woo Audio WA5 (Elrog 300's)
4. new Anticable Level 3 speaker wire. (very good sound btw) www.anticables.com
5. Jena Labs 2 strand interconnect ( from the D2A to the WA5)
6. TaraLabs digital interconnect (used/early version) (from XA7es digital out to the D2A)
I have not tried SS state...yet...I'm so taken with the WA5, but coming next week from an upgrade, is a Threshold S200 amp, and from Australia, the "Lightspeed Passive Attenuator" to pair with the S200. I also have a couple of other ss amps packed away that I want to try.
Jack, if you are reading this, you should give Alex a call and try his speaker with your amps. 40 day trial period.. and Alex, the designer, is very nice to deal with......but I don't think anyone would want to return these. I liken this speaker to a very fine musical instrument.
The model speaker I have is the "Grand Teton SE", with the matching stands. www.wavetouchaudio.com The build quality is great as well, rock solid enclosures with the laminated Russian Birch, nice looking too. The design of this speaker is very different from the norm. I am telling everyone I know about them...the word needs to spread how good these are!@!