Line Arrays - Competitive with best dynanics, ESL?

A multichannel format that I am very interested in is 2+2+2 (instead of 5.1). This uses High and Low (position) speakers for the Left and Right front, and is advocated by the MDG label. (Center and Subwoofer channels are used for the high speakers). Supposedly it contributes strong height information to the sound field. A line array could be wired up so that the drivers were fed High signal at the top, and Low signal at the bottom, with a variable range in between. I will have to try that when I build mine.

Hi Albert,

Not sure if you'll see this thread (as it's over 2 years old...) but...

Having totally forgotten about this thread, completely coincidentally I ordered GR Research LS6 line arrays a couple months ago. I'm on the AV123 preorder list for a pair in piano black, and I'm hoping they will be shipping within the next couple of months.

The funny thing, is that 2 years ago you happened to recommend looking into what Danny was doing... and now, completely unrelated to your advice, I happened to stumble on this thread again, and saw your advice to look into Danny's designs.

After 2 years of research and auditioning since this thread, these are what I've landed on. I'm excited to hear them.

I have not seen or heard that new speaker design, but I'll bet you made a good decision. Please post results when they get some hours on them, I would love to know how they compare with what you had.

If travel ever brings you my way, give me a call. You can listen to the Dali's.

I have the prototypes of the LS-6 and have been living with them for about 6 months now....you've made an excellent choice!

I hated my bottleheads -8s;) And messed about much the other DIY line arrays one can build a hi performing loudspeaker with a LA but I still perfer large front horns systems.As always YMMV