AV123 LS6 opinions?

musky1963
musky1963 Posts: 275
edited October 2012 in Speakers
Anyone heard these? My room isn't huge(approx. 14x22), but is open at the ends/sides. I have had big Infinities(RS1B, Delta/Gamma) with decent results. Yes, I am aware of the former av123 company's shadyness and less than stellar cs from them a few years back, but they wouldn't get any more funds anyways. Currently, I am still using the 2.3tl's.
Jeff
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited October 2012
    Are you getting rid of the 2.3TL's?

    I have no experience with AV123 products, but the reviews I've read indicate that they're somewhat bright sounding. May be a good match for tubes.
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited October 2012
    Here's a review from Stereo Mojo:

    http://www.stereomojo.com/LS6%20review/AV123LS6review.htm

    Danny Richie designed them, he's always been a speaker designer of heard great things about.
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • shadowlight
    shadowlight Posts: 327
    edited October 2012
    I used to own them and really enjoyed them and miss them. My room was bit narrower so I felt they did not have enough breathing room to really shine. I use to drive them with a solid state amp and tube preamp, which was perfect combination. I would check in with Danny Richie (www.gr-research.com) who designed them and his forum on Audiocircle.
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited October 2012
    strider wrote: »
    Here's a review from Stereo Mojo:

    http://www.stereomojo.com/LS6%20review/AV123LS6review.htm

    Danny Richie designed them, he's always been a speaker designer of heard great things about.

    Didn't realize Danny designed these. I look upon them more favorable now. It'd be an interesting comparison between those and some modded 2.3TL's.
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • musky1963
    musky1963 Posts: 275
    edited October 2012
    That's what I was wondering too ^. I have heard both good and bad about DIY line arrays, but they are interesting to me. I never actually heard any arrays, besides at concerts.
    Jeff
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  • shadowlight
    shadowlight Posts: 327
    edited October 2012
    There is a thread on audiocircle where Danny's customers have listed what speakers they have and potentially demo for folks. I believe it is a sticky thread under gr-research sub forum. Wil post the link once I get home. Also, if you post any questions on ac related to Danny''s speaker he is pretty good about responding. He is preparing for Rocky Mountain Audio Fest so the response might be slow until mid October.
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  • shadowlight
    shadowlight Posts: 327
    edited October 2012
    Links to Danny's Circle on Audiocircle - http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?board=16.0
    Owner Audition Sticky - http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=99243.msg998714#msg998714
    Information on LS6 on Danny's website - http://gr-research.com/alphals.aspx
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  • musky1963
    musky1963 Posts: 275
    edited October 2012
    Thanks! I was considering getting rid of my 2.3tl's as I am always trying different speakers.
    Jeff
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited October 2012
    I'd stay away from anything av123 after the fake charity scandal, but that is just me.
    design is where science and art break even.
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  • musky1963
    musky1963 Posts: 275
    edited October 2012
    I agree on that, but those speakers have been discontinued and any money would only go to an actual owner, not the former company. Actually, I am interested in any great line array out there, like Pipedreams, etc.
    Jeff
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited October 2012
    good point, and I would bet those drivers are still available if needed.
    design is where science and art break even.
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited October 2012
    It's my understanding the AV123 guys are waaay out of the picture at this point.
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • shadowlight
    shadowlight Posts: 327
    edited October 2012
    newrival wrote: »
    good point, and I would bet those drivers are still available if needed.

    Danny, still has drivers, the last time I had checked.

    Edit: Apology in advance if I am coming across as a sales person for Danny with all the information provided. I have no affiliation or financial interest with Danny or GR-Research. I have talked to him couple of times getting advice from him on setup perspective (own couple of his products) and met him at RMAF in 2008.
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  • shadowlight
    shadowlight Posts: 327
    edited October 2012
    Incase the OP is interested there are two on sale on audiogon. No affiliation with either seller.

    One is listed for 1650 and another one is listed at 2750
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  • musky1963
    musky1963 Posts: 275
    edited October 2012
    The $1650 ones are from a sketchy seller. I asked hime along time ago for some pics of the actual drivers and a few photos with the grills off and he avoids doing so. He said to look them up on the factory website if I want to see what they look like. WTF?
    Jeff
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  • shadowlight
    shadowlight Posts: 327
    edited October 2012
    musky1963 wrote: »
    The $1650 ones are from a sketchy seller. I asked hime along time ago for some pics of the actual drivers and a few photos with the grills off and he avoids doing so. He said to look them up on the factory website if I want to see what they look like. WTF?

    You are right. It is a simple request if you are selling equipment. Maybe that is the reason they are listed so low. I usually see them listed around 2500 to 2800 depending on the type. Piano Black/Rosewood usually are on the high end of that number.
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