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Anybody heard Reimer Teton speakers?

My system consists of Thor Audio TPA-150 tubed monoblocks,
TA-2000 Preamp, with Quad 988 electrostatic speakers. I use a VPI Scoutmaster and a Cary 306/200 as a transport, with a Thor Audio Dac. I am seeking to trade in my Quad 988's for a true full range. My price range maximum is $15,000.00. But lately many people on this site have been
recommending Tyler Acoustics top of the line speaker which is on sale for $10,200.00 and sells factory direct (STereo Times loved it after hearing at the latest show)
furthermore, some people have recommended the Reimer Teton
which sells for about $6000.00 a pair. I spoke to one person who loves tham but did not compare it with any other speakers. I already spent $6500.00 on the Quad 988, while it is excellent in many respects it is not a true full fange speaker. Can this $6000.00 speaker The Reimer give me what I'm looking for at a very low price as compared to Sound Lab, Vandersteen, Wilson, Etc.?
Any comments would be appreciated.
kjl
blkadr
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Note that the 'GS' version uses all differnt drivers from the standard version. I think the standard uses Morel drivers and the GS uses all HiVi research drivers. This includes a ribbon like tweeter design. They should sound substantially differnt from one another. This tweeter, if crossed over correctly, is very nice. I have not heard these speakers, but can tell you that after break in this is one sweet tweeter. Hmmm, thats sounds a little strange...oh well, good luck.
711smilin
513 posts
 
You should really TT Rick Reimer himself. He will explain all you wish to underdstand. I TT him for a couple hours, asking questions, challenging his reasoning for drivers, talking about his cabinetry, crossovers, and some customization. We came up with a change in the woofers, to provide me with higher spl, and air movement, so as to eliminate the need for Subwoofer, and to get in my chest/face bass, along with proper crossover points to deliver seamless music integration.

Bottom line is:It's about the music. Mine are on the truck as I write. I can give more feedback in a couple of weeks. Rick is out of town for about 10 days anyway.

Best of luck in your journey, and keep smilin
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dmailer
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My version of these are the new GS version with the HiVi drivers and ribbon tweeter. I have not heard the previous version. I think it was the previous version with Morel drivers that was at CES 4 years ago. I agree with Blkadr that this tweeter is very nice and never seems harsh. Rick said he spent alot of time testing and getting the cross over points just right. With my ears it seems that he has got it all integrated very well.
sedona
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I have what is perhaps a naive question:

Why wouldn't the 'standard' version of the Reimer speakers sound better than the GS version since the Standard version uses the more prestigious Morel drivers?

Personally, when I think of HIVI Research, I think of rather inexpensive drivers that can be purchased at Parts Express --- when I think of Morel drivers I think high-end.

Again, perhaps it is naive of me to ask.

Thank you
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dmailer
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Sedona, I believe that the design of the speaker changed some as well as the source of the drivers to HiVi. I have not heard the early version with Morel drivers but Rick feels that the GS version sounds better. I would imagine alot of the difference is due to the HiVi ribbon tweeter. Rick may be the only person that can effectively answer your question as only he really knows the differences between the original and GS version and why he went one way vs another.
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