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Gilmore Audio planars revealed

The Gilmore Audio speaker have finally been photographed for the world to see: Gilmore Audio

Disclaimer - I'm a dealer for the Gilmores, though at this point I'm still awaiting my first pair, as they haven't begun shipping yet.

The Gilmores push the edge of the envelope for planar technology in several areas. Innovations include an extremely thin (3 mil) Kapton diaphragm; bass extension to below 20 Hz; easy 8-ohm load combined with 92 dB efficiency (you can drive 'em with Atma-Sphere M-60's!); and maximum output level in the mid to upper 120's.

Designer Mark Gilmore is the webmaster of the Atma-Sphere Owner's Group website, as well as of the Sound Lab Owner's Group site. He's been around for a while, but this is his first commercial loudspeaker design (to the best of my knowledge).

I haven't heard 'em yet so can't comment on the sound (I know, that's all that really matters after all). I'm expecting a pair before the end of the year, and will post comments then.

Duke
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holzhauer
201 posts
 
Duke,
This loudspeaker looks very promising. Most planar owners crave the dynamics of conventional drivers and most box owners crave the clarity of the planars. Maybe Gilmore has come up with the best of both worlds.
lugnut
1,190 posts
 
Color me skeptical but when I see that 60" ribbon floating I'll believe it is indeed lighter than air. Sometimes marketing statements turn me off regardless of the merits of the product being offered.
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rx8man
1,475 posts
 
I'll buy-em if they come "with" the beautiful godess standing at the lower page, it's worth a long stare, wow !!
Speakers are cool though.
twl
3,251 posts
 
What appeared in the photos as a possible "center channel" with those long legs and two huge "woofers" looked pretty good to me! I'd definitely go for a 30-day trial period with her!

Oh,back to the speakers. What speakers?! Oh yeah, those things on each side of the model. They looked pretty cool too. Could be great, could be another "product of the month". 17Hz is pretty low for an open back dipole radiator, don't you think?
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