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The closest approach...really

I recently purchased a pair of Gradient SW-63 woofers for my Quad ESL 57, and I this is so far the closest approach to the real thing that I've ever experienced. The midrange is probably the best possible, with Quads' holographic properties most audiophiles are familiar with. The micro-detail is also superb. The Gradient woofers add a very competent, tight, and fast bass. I believe this combination is hard to beat at any price. Does anyone think this combination can be beat?
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curriemt11
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The ESL-57s and the Gradient make a very nice combination, but I would take a pair of the PX-ed SoundLabs any day. My opinion only, of course.
detlof
1,899 posts
 
LOL, thanks Trelja. It needed that.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
hi trelja:

i was not asking for help, but rather to offer a test to confirm my hypothesis that i can detect a hybrid speaker when i hear it. it was a nice try , but i certainly would not seek help, from those whom, as you say, i presumably alienate. i believe that would be counter productive and stupid.
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trelja
3,223 posts
 
Mrtennis, you are 100% right. I apologize. I screwed that up, and even thought to word it differently then.

In no way were you asking for help, as you truly view this as a sort of feat of audio strength on your part. That being the case, it would serve as a priveledge for any of the hoi polloi to be associated with such important point in audio history.

Still, you missed my point ala Rodney, which Tvad echoed - you're going to be extremely hard pressed to find anyone who would want to be involved, or really cares at all. In other words, you're going to have to play with yourself.
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