{"id":30,"date":"2017-03-13T12:31:43","date_gmt":"2017-03-13T12:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hunterwimmer.com\/norcalmod\/2017\/03\/13\/new-adventures-in-hi-fi\/"},"modified":"2017-03-13T12:31:43","modified_gmt":"2017-03-13T12:31:43","slug":"new-adventures-in-hi-fi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hunterwimmer.com\/norcalmod\/2017\/03\/13\/new-adventures-in-hi-fi\/","title":{"rendered":"New Adventures in Hi-fi"},"content":{"rendered":"

We started a few years ago with the creation of the Integrated-CSSU<\/a> \u2014 a storage unit with built-in speakers. Since then, we've been experimenting with audio here and there, and think we've found something worth sharing… and selling: speakers. Specifically, bookshelf speakers sized to pair with small desktop amplifiers like the newly popular tri-path amplifiers<\/a> and a new generation of tube-based amplifiers<\/a> \u2014 each putting out under 15-50W\/channel… which, when paired with these speakers will fill a room with amazing sound while looking amazing.<\/p>\n

\"Speaker-prototype_01\"<\/p>\n

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Here are photos of the prototypes. I'm still experimenting with a few details, but these two drivers are winners for sure \u2014 a traditional full-range driver (copper) and a new design… a BMR driver (black). The BMR driver is interesting in that it projects sound more evenly so that there isn't as much of a sweet spot as much as an even field of sweetness… and yes, they both sound really, really good.<\/p>\n

They are both sealed designs making them great for bookshelves (no bass reflex tubes to create booming echo chambers) and both handle up to about 30W\/channel at their peak, which makes then great for single-room applications (think: office, bedroom).<\/p>\n

\"Speaker-prototype_01\"<\/p>\n

Version-1: <\/strong>"The Black Bomber"<\/span><\/p>\n

The initial prototype uses a 3.5in BMR driver in a gray-washed baltic birch case with a lacquer and wax finish. Each speaker is approx 7(x)7(x)11 with ultra-high quality 5-way binding posts on the rear in satin-nickel. This speaker has an astonishingly great bass response with an almost elastic punch (not "boomy" at all — very tight). The BMR driver is unique in that it produces a fairly even sound field rather than a "sweet spot" more prevalent in traditional speaker cone design.<\/p>\n

Connection:<\/strong> Terminal cup with Satin nickel 5-way binding posts<\/p>\n

Size:<\/strong> 5X5X7<\/p>\n

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(SOLD)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Version-2: <\/strong>"The Copper Core"<\/span><\/p>\n

The full-range 3in full-range driver is set in a walnut front panel within a solid poplar case. Brass hardware gives it a nice glow. The bass response with this speaker is respectable given its size, but it excels at cymbal crashes and detail.<\/p>\n

Connection:<\/strong> Terminal cup with 5-way binding posts<\/p>\n

Size:<\/strong> 5X5X7<\/p>\n

(SOLD)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Speaker-prototype_01\"<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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