Who makes a "true" Transmission Line speaker?...

As a side note, some of you may find it interesting to know that there is one bass cabinet manufacturer that makes transmission line cabs (almost exclusively) - Euphonic Audio. I have a number of their bass cabs, and not only are they deep, tight, and very uncolored (for a bass cab, mind you), but they also sound great for PA use. Their older, VL-series cabs are their best, IMHO. If this is of any interest, check out www.euphonicaudio.com.

Their lead designer, John Dong, started out in the high end audio speaker manufacturing business.

I have chanced across a couple of mini-reviews during my outings at the bookstore. General impression was favorable. Have to admit I am out of my depth when it comes to TL etc, so will stop here.

In terms of the sound, what distinguishes a TL from other designs? Do they throw a more halographic soundstage? Are they extremely transparent and open with lots of air around the instruments? Can the listener typically identify instrument positio with TL's? Are the benefits of a TL only realized by a small sweet spot, or do they have a forgiving or roomy sweet spot. Are TL's more dynamic with a heavier bass sound than other designs?

I ran across these in the for sale section http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1101500158

I listened to some IMF's at a shop in Sagnaw Michigan years ago...stunning bass quality and over-all one of the best speakers I had ever listened to at the time (another being an old pair of linn (Isobaric?) not sure of spelling.

Follow the info. link on this old pair and you can read the lit. from that time.

Note; I do not know this seller and only refer the link info.

Dave

Hi Trelja,

I’m thinking of buying Von Schweikert VR-4jr speaker. What attributes you didn’t like about the VR-4jr sound? Please explain your findings to help me make a better purchasing decision.

Best regards,
Alex_G