Anyone heard the Acapella Campanile or Violin?

Thank you Jtinn and Detlof.

We did not notice the lack of liveness/slam during our listening and appreciate that you did (well, kind of ;-). We like slam as much as the next guy but are willing to modify our amplification to compensate for this particular weakness, should we actually get these speakers.

We are also glad to hear that you are making good use of their ion tweeter, as we had wondered why, if it was so good, other people/manufactorers were not using it - and now we know: they are!

As for the soundstage imaging being better than what is heard at a live venue: I, personally, do not hear hardly any imaging at live venues (we mostly listen to small jazz bands with amplified intstruments at an old, well designed theater building, so there is potential). I always thought this was because the mixing equipment used (and the person operating it) have messed up the feeds from the microphones so that people on the sides of the theater hear everything.

And, re: hologram people vrs. real people - we do not think our ears have enough experience to tell these two apart - but we hoping to learn (and anticipate that this will be as fun and rewarding (and expensive :-) as all the other courses at 'Sonic University').

Justacoder, I am glad you trust your own ears. That's all what counts. The holographic versus real comparison I used, was for a want of a better metaphor. In a sense, I found the sound too pristine to be true, but that's purely personal. Should you consider buying an A-capella, I'm sure you'll be more than happy. In actual fact, the tweeters are an exclusive of A-capella. I got my pair after much begging, pleading and armtwisting only and from a friend, who happens to sell these speakers. The tweeters function flawlessly, they have the problem with ozone completely licked, so there is no danger at all. Not to worry!

These are the most extradinary speakers that I've ever heard. The ion tweeters give you space, air, and a very natural sounding extension. The mid-range horns sound great and integrate nicely. The bass is deep and well controlled. The soundstage is exceptional. They were being demonstrated at the Winter CES with a 40wpc Acoustic Arts tube amplifier. The dealer in Colorado Springs shows them with the Edge NL-12 amps and they can be heard at Epic Audio in Houston, TX with the Walcott tube amps.

Acapella arguebly makes the best horn speakers in the world.

yes i am.i own acapella campanile.i am agree that tweeter is best,speaker is very neutral and alive.i use them audio aero capitole mk cd, transparent ref cables, audio physic strada digimonoamp and audio physic minos sub.happy listening tapsa