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I'm currently using Linn Sara's and looking to upgrade. I like the sound of the isobarik woofer(s) and the highs very much. But I'm looking for more detail in the mids and better imaging. The Sara's are a 2-way design. I'm thinking that a 3-way speaker might provide the improvement I'm looking for - but I still want the isobarik design. I know that Linn no longer uses the isobarik design in their current speakers, so I'm obviously looking for something used. I am aware of the Keltik, but that's probably out of my price range (and is active only?). Did Linn make anything else that meets my criteria? -

3-way speaker,
Isobarik woofer design,
Can be driven passively (ability to reconfigure for bi/tri-amping would be nice),
Price range would have to be equivelant to one model down from the Keltik.

Thanks in advance
Don
hessong
twl
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Linn made the DMS(Domestic Monitor System) at about the same era the Sara was produced. It is a 3-way with Isobarik loading of the woofers. They used Isobarik-loaded modified KEF B139 woofers, modified KEF B110 midrange, and modified ScanSpeak 3/4" dome tweeter. Frequency response in the bass went as low as approximately 16Hz. Theses speakers were not all that big, considering the performance, and are easily placed in a normal room without dominating the decor. Used ones probably could be found under $2k. If you like the Sara, you'll love the DMS.

They also made the PMS(Professional Monitor System) which is the same speaker in active tri-amp configuration with no internal passive crossover. There is no conversion for these speakers, so you have to pick either passive or tri-amp version exclusively.

They both use XLR connectors for cable connections. Also there is a factory stand set that is required for proper use.
hessong OP
15 posts
 
Thanks for the info. Twl, when you say there is no conversion, are you saying that the DMS can not even be bi-amped passively?

Don
twl
3,251 posts
 
Yes. There is no provision to access the other portions of the crossover. There is only the XLR jack in the rear of the DMS. On the PMS, there is no passive crossover, and there are 3XLR plugs, and you must tri-amp with those.
whknopp0713
179 posts
 
I don't know any 3 way isobariks, but the Totem Mani 2 has a great midrange. You might also check into servo controlled subs, like in the Genesis line, and I think even the Linn subs are servo, if I'm not mistaken.
lugnut
1,190 posts
 
Hessong,

I owned a pair of Sara's for better than 15 years. I loved them in spite of reading all the negative reviews. They deserved the negative reviews when paired with the wrong amplifiers. Difficult load. Anyway, I now own an Aktiv pair of Keilidh's bought used and am more than satisfied. They better the Sara's in every way and when purchased used with all the associated stuff are an incredible bargain. There's magic in active crossovers that go beyond what you hear on a casual listen. You can eamil me directly if you want to discuss these issues.

Patrick
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