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Sanders Sound Systems 10E - The Genius has done it.

I have long been a fan of Roger Sanders, having first purchased his complete Innersound System back in 2001.  I upgraded about two years ago to a pair of MagTechs and his new 10D speakers, which BLEW MY MIND.  I just went for the 10E upgrade, which, for 10D owners, is a new crossover with room correction for the bass (below 500 hz). Having finished the installation and configuration early this morning, the system is just playing to acclimate but the first sounds were absolutely stunning.  Mr. Sanders has found a way of crawling into the recording and spreading those piano keys just a wee bit further apart;  the violin strings are just a tad tighter and the bow pulls, cleaner.  A masterful achievement.  
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erik_squires
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Sanders makes some very good stuff, I used to be a rep for him, ages ago, and got him into the NY show a long time ago.

One thing, on the older speakers, bass was not always well integrated with the panels. It was not a matter of dynamic vs. planar but there was something fundamentally wonky with the crossover design.  Long after I lost contact with Roger I found a review which explained it in more detail. If you have any of those, it’s worth researching. 


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Erik
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cerrot OP
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I have the new ones, aluminum driver, etc.. Super sweet.
steakster
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I heard the full Sanders Sound System at T.H.E. Show in Newport. The 10E’s were driven by a pair of his stereo Magtech amps (900 w/ch) along with his preamp + room correction software. Fantastic! The music had incredible dynamics. The panels were very well integrated with the transmission-line bass drivers. I still remember my ears perking up at the snap of the snare drum - while, the standup bass was full-bodied and tuneful. The system easily handled whatever they threw at it - rock, orchestral, singer/songwriter . . . Congrats on your upgrade!
erik_squires
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Interesting, Roger has never shied away from DSP technology. His panels were quite nice and needed a lot less correction than some other famous brands, so I imagine the combination is pretty stunning. :)

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Erik
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cerrot OP
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Thank you very much everyone.  I was listening well in to the night.  I have heard harmonies I have never heard before (Styx Grand Illusion - no big deal recording wise (incredible album musically) and like I heard it for the first time).  I have always read about hearing into the mix" and now see what it means.  The violins from violas are incredibly distinct and the reverb from a bass string doesn't smear up the rest of the music (in my small room).  "Linear Bass" as Roger calls it, is a beautiful thing.  
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