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Avalon Compas

Hi,

I've heard that there's a new speaker coming out in 2012 from Avalon called Compas, which will place itself inbetween the Eidolon and Time (and perhaps exlude one or both of them over time...?). It will appearently be available with or without the diamond tweeter.

Does anyone know more about this new speaker?
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melbguy1
1,438 posts
 
03-30-13: Wattsperchannel
Tidal Contriva Diacera for 25% off. What's not to like?
And you would be a Dealer? The Compas Diamond is using newer generation CELL concept drivers which offer superior sound and coherency.
wattsperchannel
142 posts
 
Ok...I stand corected, but the point is the same.

A newer, better version of the Accutron drivers in the Tidal for 25% less than the Tidals. What's not to like? (No not a dealer, just very interested in the Compas.)

Can't wait to get a chance to hear them.
siddh
345 posts
 
Melbguy, do you know if the Eidelon Diamonds can utilize these new drivers? I must assume they are pricey, but owning the diamond tweeter, and much enjoying what the Tidal's have accomplished has piqued my desire to take the Diamond's further.
melbguy1
1,438 posts
 
@Wattsperchannel, sorry I misread your post and thought you were advertising a sale on the Tidals! I agree the Compas offers great value compared to the Contriva Diacera & Avalon are using newer drivers.
melbguy1
1,438 posts
 
Siddh, the first thing to mention is that Avalon don't do 'one off' or special orders on their speakers, so you wouldn't be able to order the ED with the CELL concept midrange & tweeter. And I wouldn't recommend modifying a pair of ED's. For one thing, you wouldn't get your money back & the Compas' drivers are a different shape/size, so they won't drop into the ED.

Fwiw, I strongly considered the Eidolon Diamond myself & discussed options with Lucien at Avalon. His recommendation was the Compas Diamond which is a more dynamic and overall superior speaker than the ED & employs Avalon's latest thinking.
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