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New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2

Just wanted to update my prior thread where this topic may have gotten lost.  As many of you may know by now, Joseph Audio has come out with the new Pulsar Graphene 2. This new iteration of the venerable Pulsars has a graphene coated magnesium midrange-woofer cone, and the drive motor, suspension system, etc., have been revamped. From what I have been told, the upgrade is pretty significant ... the sound is fuller and has greater ease, yet is very resolved. Jeff Joseph advises that an upgrade path will be available for existing owners of the Pulsars, too. Also, note that the price quoted in the Soundstage piece was in Canadian dollars ... Jeff informs me that the price in USD is $8,999 per pair. I am eager to hear the new Pulsars.
rlb61
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mapman
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Prof did you ever consider or try them with a sub or two?

Yeah I know.  Small speakers are small speakers.  They can do a lot of nice tricks but not everything. 

Ever hear Ohm Walsh?
prof
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I did consider a sub, in fact bought two JL subs with the JL audio crossover (was going to use them with my Thiels too). The whole sub thing was such a hassle I put it on hold.
I've hung on to the subs and crossover in case I feel the need to even out the bass in a speaker, for instance if the Joseph speakers prove at all problematic in the bass.

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mapman
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Yes setting up subs right can be a hassle.

I use one in a smaller room with Kef ls50 ( also very mbl/Joseph like but small with limited low end extension). Just one located right next to my listening spot. This was the easiest sub setup I ever attempted. Had it locked in to my ears in less than an hour. It’s been about a year now and have not changed a thing.

andy2
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Damn, for that price, I expect these small monitors to wet my lips and give me an orgasm.  
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markalarsen
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You will have to settle for an ear-to-ear grin and goosebumps 
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