Soundlab speakers

Never owned, but if abosolute tonal accuracy (or it's potential) are of paramount importance, then they are the best speakers I have ever heard. Better midrange than even my Stax-F81's. Awsome speakers.

No, but I expect they would work fine. Your best bet is to visit a dealer who will let you try the amps on the speakers.

The Soundlab A3 which I heard at Great Lakes Audio(E. Lansing MI)in 1988 still ranks as the best speaker i've heard!

Rsf507
I have owned my Soundlab Ultimate IIs since 1998.My panels are the originals with the same back plates from the factory.I have "never"had a problem whatsoever.Now,if I listened to and believed every negative thing has been said on this forum I would not be enjoying the best speakers I have ever owned.I am off the merry go round of audio.

I don't post too often because I am too busy listening and enjoying my system.Find a dealer and let your ears be the judge.

Chuckie

Chuckie
Rsf507
I have owned my Soundlab Ultimate IIs since 1998.My panels are the originals with the same back plates from the factory.I have "never"had a problem whatsoever.Now,if I listened to and believed every negative thing has been said on this forum I would not be enjoying the best speakers I have ever owned.I am off the merry go round of audio.

You may have the original mylar panels and power supply and if so, do not upgrade or your good record of no repairs may be dashed.

My first pair of Sound-Lab were sold to a friend about that same time and he has had NO problems.

Me? I had to have the upgrade (thin mylar and higher voltage) and after that first modification it was failures and back and forth to the factory many, many times while my friends pair continued to work without fail.

Sure, mine sounded better when it worked but his worked all the time.

I understand Sound-Lab have this resolved now with the new design. Brian (Essentialaudio) would know better than me and perhaps can chime in.

I've moved on but hold Sound-Lab near and dear to my heart. When they are right they do things no other speaker can and deliver emotion and micro detail that's addictive.