Anyone ever heard Escalante Fremont mk. 2 ?


I've ever owned Fremont mk. 1 then sold them last year since looking for something better .
After using & listening to other new models up to $20k - 50k , Fremont still come to my memory .

Do anyone ever listen to Escalante Fremont mk. 2 ?
How's the opinion compare to mk. 1 ?
I'm thinking to buy again if mk. 2 have marginal improvements.

Thanks,
Riwin
riwin_h
I haven't heard from Matt Waldron in a while but I understand that they did slightly mod the crossover and added extra insulation inside. No Mk II version I am aware of exists.
Please check their website : http://escalantedesign.com/fremontii.html .
They offer x-over & mechanical upgrades for original Fremont since January this year .
Upgrade consists of : new capacitors , new loading resistor in tweeter circuit & applying non porous material in the cabinet.
That sounds like what he told me. I was supposed to have this done to mine several months ago but plans changed, if you get it done let me know how it changed them and I will do the same.
Do you still own your pair kennyt?
I've just acquired a pair of mk II so thought I should leave my post here to resurrect the thread......
Bit of a time lapse in response!
Yes I've heard these speakers, it felt risky but I bought them unheard from a reliable and professional source in the UK where I live and I have not looked back. I use them with an AyonTriton III Valve Integrated usually on the Triode setting which pushes out 70W a side.
Given their 93db sensitivity this is loud and powerful enough to give me what I need from my music. The speakers are revealing and don't tolerate poor recordings. Dial a quality recording in from my sources...CD, DAB/FM Radio or Vinyl and the results are sublime. No need for a sub woofer, 12" drivers do the job great, the one's you can see, there is another 12" hidden within the cabinet. The scanspeak revelator tweeter is reputed to be one of the best in the business. I get it all....soundstage, musicality, pace, rhythm and yes....timing lol! The sound is clear, detailed, unfatigueing, true to whatever quality of recording has been achieved by the musicians and engineers. I play hand percussion Latin mainly so I'm very keen to hear the accurate reproduction of conga drums and the various hand techniques employed in the playing of those wonderful drums. The speakers were previously owned by the owner of a high end turntable manufacturing co who used them for a good few years to listen through to hear the various developments of his own products. He needed a reliable benchmark for that, these were it. Anyway my risk paid off, they are about 10 yrs old and are Fremont MkII. Greg Weaver and others put out reviews which I studied and together with the credibility of the first owner, although I took 6 months to decide, I plunged in to buy them. Piano black in colour, on matching purpose designed stands. I'm so glad the previous owner imported them, took such good care of them and I'm happy I was able o make the decision to buy and enjoy them.