Line Arrays - Competitive with best dynanics, ESL?

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

Todd, Rick Craig (Selah Audio) will build any line array you want (including Incredarrays) and it would still be covered by your $15k budget. I also suggest you email him to discuss your needs at length. Since you'll be using a pair of high-quality subwoofers, he would probably recommend nine 5" Accutons or ScanSpeak Revelators together with eight Fountek ribbon tweeters. He is also a specialist in using DEQX in his line arrays for the ultimate in speaker correction/speaker crossover/subwoofer crossover/room correction. In the meantime, check this beauty.