Vapor Audio - Dagogo- Nimbus White speaker review

An update on the Nimbus White; I had been using it with an integrated under review, but switched recently to the Wells Audio Innamorata, a beautifully sweet SS amp (also reviewed and owned). The Nimbus took on a deep, rich character which is normally associated with fine tube amps.

I'm quite pleased at how transparent these speakers are, and how much they reveal the nuances of upstream gear. I have yet to experience a listening session where I had ear fatigue, even though these have the ceramic mids. It is evident to me that the "ceramic drivers are harsh" argument is not true, at least in this application.

Ceramic drivers are only harsh depending on the implementation (i.e., crossover/filers), like any other driver. You can also add Tidal Audio to the list of manufacturers/designers that have had great success with ceramic coated drivers. I don't think Ryan would use them if they couldn't be properly integrated with the RAAL tweeter. Accuton has made many refinements to their products over the years.

Wow nice review! I heard these at RMAF last year and I wholeheartedly agree. The Nimbus is on my very very short list for my next speakers when I get my properly sized listening room in my next house. Hopefully I can convince the wife to let me spring for the Joule, the larger RAAL and the better woofer really squeeze that little bit extra even out of an already phenomenal design. Vapor1 whats next? An MTM version of the Joule? Is there any way to incorporate Bass management on the woofer section since it is integrated and fixed height and distance from the driver or is this even necessary with the compensations made in the crossover design?

All drivers, doesn't matter if they're ceramic, paper, woven angel hair, whatever. They all have their own intrinsic characteristics that they bring to the table. With Accuton drivers they are a very clean, white sound. It's how the designer addresses that and balances things that matter. I personally want some of that through the midrange, it results in a very fast to stop and start kind of sound with no overhang. But too much of it can present like you're listening to music in a doctor's waiting office, not enjoyable. So we balance that fast and illuminated midrange with palpable weight and heft on bottom.

Thanks Rll7x9, I'll be waiting for your call when you convince the significant other :) The 'official' release of the Perfect Storm will be very soon, and it will be very much like you ask about - MTM top section using Joule drivers along with a 15" AudioTech sandwich cone on bottom in a tapered transmission line. Many other tricks up our sleeve, but nothing is being spared.

Bass management on the woofer? Not sure what you mean by that, sounds more like an actively crossed over solution, which we could certainly do if someone wanted. But yes, with a passive crossover that's essentially the job of the crossover.

Vapor1, are you now saying you need the reviews since you didn't need them in the past?

Vapor hasn't had many professional reviews because we just haven't needed them.