Speaker Search is over - and the Winner is...

[dave6v]

They look really nice, good work!

 

[Codexy113]

Lol, I've had many 'winner' speakers wise over the years...it's the numpty opposite them that is the loser!

 

[Psilonaught]

It really depends on the genre anyway, I list to mostly jazz and folks so don't require earth shaking bass myself.

If you do decide to add more bass have a read about magnepan's new multi driver, dipole bass, DSP controlled bass system. A very interesting new approach, and designed to go against a wall so extremely low profile.

 

[Tazzo]

Excellent write up and good decision Karlsushi in my opinion, I have been eyeing up the Jordan drive units for over a year now and am saving up to possibly buy full range units and get the cabinets done by Wilmslow Audio.

If I go with the Jordans I will also be getting two drive units per speaker, not 100% sure which drivers to choose as I am still looking into that, but the Jordans are certainly on the shortlist.

Happy Listening

 

[Mike2000]

I've just come across this thread. I'm a fan of the Jordan Eikona drivers (used in both their Greenwich and Marlow speakers) and currently have a pair of homebuilt Reflex 7's.

If you are into DIY Jordan have published a number of designs on their website.

Finally, there is a thread on Lenco Heaven about Jordan speakers https://www.lencoheaven.net/forum/index.php?topic=27554.0

 

[Malky142266]

Excellent write up and good decision Karlsushi in my opinion, I have been eyeing up the Jordan drive units for over a year now and am saving up to possibly buy full range units and get the cabinets done by Wilmslow Audio.

If I go with the Jordans I will also be getting two drive units per speaker, not 100% sure which drivers to choose as I am still looking into that, but the Jordans are certainly on the shortlist.

Happy Listening

I have been looking at these, are you looking at the Eikona Pentagon TL 2 ?

 

[Tazzo]

I have been looking at these, are you looking at the Eikona Pentagon TL 2 ?

I was looking at a bookshelf design consisting of two drivers in each cabinet in a bass reflex design, but my the damage in my ears are getting worse, so I have to abandon my project. I still have a nearly new pair of Jordan Eikonas if you are interested.

 

[liongate]

Where can you hear these.

 

[karlsushi]

Where can you hear these.

If you mean the EJ Jordan speakers, they are on a 'buy direct' basis. They do however offer a 30 day guaranteed return if you don't get on with them.

https://www.ejjordan.co.uk/

 

[liongate]

Is that what you did, or had you auditioned them before you ordered?

 

[liongate]

And did you compare them with the Marlow?

 

[slavedata]

Another very happy Eikona user here. Mine are in Transmission line style cabinets with reinforced concrete baffles designed by Jon Espley. I second all your comments great imaging full range speakers with plenty of clean bass.

 

[karlsushi]

Is that what you did, or had you auditioned them before you ordered?

That is what I did, but I had an inkling they were my kind of speaker after hearing them at the NW Audio Show.

As a first port of call, you would be welcome to come and have a listen to them here at some point. I see you're in Stamford so really not that far from me.

 

[karlsushi]

And did you compare them with the Marlow?

They were for a fairly big room, so I didn't really consider the Marlows. That said, I have still not ruled-out a pair of Marlows for my second smaller system!

 

[liongate]

That is very kind of you. Lets try and work something out. Will pm you with some suggestions.

 

[slavedata]

So it looks like an East Midlands Eikona user meet is shaping up. I'm in Bottesford so close to Stamford. Any chance I can join the party?
Dave