Philharmonic Audio 2

hochpt21
hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
edited August 2014 in Speakers
It seems that these are fairly-well regarded for the price. I think I remember Scomp posting about these last year sometime.

There is a pair for sale in my area that I am considering to replace my 15's.

Anyone had ears on these speakers in person??

Thanks for the help,
Paul


Specs:
Drivers SB Acoustics 23NRXS45-8 woofer, BG Neo8 planar midrange, RAAL 10D ribbon tweeter
Response 32Hz – 20kHz (+/- 2 dB)
Sensitivity 87.5 db (dB/2.83v/1M)
Box Alignment Mass-loaded transmission line
Dimensions 41.5” H x 11.5” W x 21” D
2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
Post edited by hochpt21 on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited August 2014
    Phil2.jpg
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited August 2014
    They look good and seem to have some fantastic reviews. I have never heard a set though.
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited August 2014
    Yea...good reviews from what I can tell.

    I think Scomp said they were sort of the poor-mans Salk.

    I just sent him a message to see if I could go listen to them.
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited August 2014
    Anyone else heard these?
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,518
    edited August 2014
    Hey Paul! Kewl!

    You've probably been to the Philharmonic about page. Dennis Murphy knows crossover design, does them for Salk. He is also second fiddle...:wink: Dennis is the assistant principal violist in the Washington Philharmonic Orchestra.

    http://philharmonicaudio.com/folio-me/html/Phil%20Pages/about.html
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
    edited August 2014
    SCompRacer wrote: »
    Hey Paul! Kewl!

    You've probably been to the Philharmonic about page. Dennis Murphy knows crossover design, does them for Salk. He is also second fiddle...:wink: Dennis is the assistant principal violist in the Washington Philharmonic Orchestra.

    http://philharmonicaudio.com/folio-me/html/Phil%20Pages/about.html

    Did you own a pair? How'd you like em? I've seen these come up time and time again over the past few years, I'm very curious.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited August 2014
    SCompRacer wrote: »
    Hey Paul! Kewl!

    You've probably been to the Philharmonic about page. Dennis Murphy knows crossover design, does them for Salk. He is also second fiddle...:wink: Dennis is the assistant principal violist in the Washington Philharmonic Orchestra.

    http://philharmonicaudio.com/folio-me/html/Phil%20Pages/about.html

    Yea, I think I've found most of what's out there as far as research. Seller hasn't responded yet.

    Hoping to get ears on them. If/when I do, I'll report back.
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited August 2014
    Just got a response. Seller said he would have preferred a local sale, but just shipped them to Colorado today.

    Ahhh well.....
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • 98Badger
    98Badger Posts: 317
    edited August 2014
    Too bad. The Phil's are a fun speaker. Very "live" sounding. I preferred The Salk Songtowers and Ascend Acoustics towers over the Phil's, but they are very good speakers. You can alter the low end frequency response by adding or removing cabinet stuffing if I remember correctly. Very good price to performance ratio.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,518
    edited August 2014
    audiocr381ve wrote: »
    Did you own a pair? How'd you like em? I've seen these come up time and time again over the past few years, I'm very curious.

    No, I've never owned or heard them. Just know about the folks involved with them.
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter