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Feedback on Classic Audio Reproductions T-5

I've just come off a thread about high efficiency speakers, and I'm looking for feedback about the Classic Audio Reproductions T-5 model. However, information about these speakers is minimal at best. Are there any owners or those with listening experience of the T-5s?
kennythekey
jax2
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I can see where your confusion came from because Duke has identified them as Alpha on that thread - on his site it is different though. Sounds like either the Alpha or the Beta would be a very good candidate - very impressive speakers (I can attest for the smaller version). Duke's a great fellow to boot...as is Lou at Daedalus. There look at his Ulysses, if you have the space to let them breathe. Otherwise the DA-RMa are also excellent giving up a bit in the low end to their larger brothers.
jax2
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05-31-10: Clio09
These might be an even better option from the Audiokinesis line as they don't require subs:

Rhythm Prism

Very interesting. Have you heard these Clio09? Thanks for pointing them out.

The way Duke is implementing multiple subs as satellites is extremely effective in integrating the lows with the rest of the system. It is not your typical sub setup. I can't explain the technical side of it, beyond that there are four subs (optional "Swarm Bass System") that integrate far more seamlessly than any sub setup I've ever heard. It definitely requires more real estate in your listening room though, but it is highly effective.
kennythekey OP
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Tvad - I have looked into Audiokinesis but at their Jazz Modules that are less. I wasn't aware, from their website, that this model even existed. I'll check it out.

I've researched "most" of the high efficiency speakers including Duke's and Lou's. I'm just hoping to find someone who has actually heard or even owns the T-5s.
kennythekey OP
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Hey guys, I get it...The speaker that Tvad links to is a new one that Duke doesn't have on his site yet, but he's already priced it at $6,000.
jax2
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I've researched "most" of the high efficiency speakers including Duke's and Lou's. I'm just hoping to find someone who has actually heard or even owns the T-5s.

Give John Wolfe a call and see if he can refer you to some owners and or enlighten you beyond the info on his site. You could also try Ralph at Atmasphere as he's pretty familiar with all of John's speakers and exhibits with him frequently.
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