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GR Research Upgrades

Has anyone here had their speakers upgraded at GR and if so, did you hear any significant sonic improvement afterwards?

I was considering sending in a KEF R 11 for them to take a look at and see what recommendations they may offer.

Just the thought of the shipping a speaker to them sends shivers down my spine as I have had one speaker severely damaged during a cross country trek in the past.   

After their analysis, the speaker is then shipped back with all the new part and you do all the modifications yourself, (to both speakers).

Is it worth the risk?
high-amp
high-amp OP
508 posts
 
Thanks riley804, I'll check it out, but I was specifically asking the AG's here, as l always value their opinions!
knotscott
896 posts
 
The Youtube videos of Danny’s work, always seem logical and make sense to me. He takes measurements, listens, plans the mods, then remeasures and compares the results. His mods typically just try to fix what’s not right, and enhance the "cheese" components with premium parts. I have zero personal experience with GRs speakers and mods, but I do read plenty of positives about Danny and GR around the web. You could certainly do worse.
oldhvymec
5,101 posts
 
Is there something your speaker isn't doing right? OR You just want to see if he can improve it? The question I always ask is there something missing, or sound WRONG?

BUT I haven't changed the type of driver I use for over 30 years NOW.
Small Planars and Ribbons..

I use his double 12" OB servos. Wonderful Subs.. 4-6 drivers..

Danny's a self educated businessman with a GREAT track record and great customer satisfaction and support.. He's a credit to THIS sport for sure.. Easy taking, Easy listening, kind of guy.. Always willing to help..

His cabinet guy is top notch too, just a real professional, easy going bunch of guys, with a TON of business all the time.. They stay busy.

He has a great (non paid) support group too, they love their Danny.. :-)

Regards
high-amp OP
508 posts
 
Yep, you're right, everybody loves Danny!
As far as my speaker not doing anything right, I've only heard the speakers in demonstration rooms but I have pre-ordered a set and thought on the way here, I could have them dropped off at Danny's shop and be evaluated. If there was a bunch of "cheese" I would ask him to do up a kit for me. Who knows, maybe they'll be in great shape and need nothing!
oldhvymec
5,101 posts
 
Well you have a plan, AND shipping now, is expensive. Might as well send them there first. Save the money on the double shipping and LESS time spent overall in shipping lanes.. Lower the odds so to speak.. :-)

He always answered EVERY single Email with me..

I can be a bit of a Terrier when it comes to understanding why I'm spending my money.. He understood VERY well..
He has the patience of Jobe!!

Regards
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