Andrew Jones MoFi Speakers

[cavedriver]

Looks like Technics already has a speaker with almost the same topology as the 888, and it looks like they made an effort to put some good engineering into the design, although without the very good bass extension of the Mofi.

Speaker SB-G90M2

Inheriting the concepts of point sound source and linear phase, the Technics SB-G90M2 achieves superb sound image localization for a true-to-life sound stage specialization. This three-way bass reflex speaker system consists of a newly developed 2-way coaxial driver, combining a 25mm dome and a...

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[Wolf]

Heard those at Axpona too. They were okay, and nothing sounded wrong. I just felt the MoFi were better.

 

[MattHooper]

I just watched the New Record Day review of the Source Point 10s.

The portion I found most fascinating was actually the sound clips. He first presents the reference track, and then that track as recorded playing through the Source Point 10s.
Given all the caveats in such a comparison, I was surprised how close the sound is between each:

 

[Pearljam5000]

Would be interesting to see a comparison of all the excellent coaxials : TAD , Genelec , KEF etc

I just watched the New Record Day review of the Source Point 10s.

The portion I found most fascinating was actually the sound clips. He first presents the reference track, and then that track as recorded playing through the Source Point 10s.
Given all the caveats in such a comparison, I was surprised how close the sound is between each:

 

[MarkS]

He first presents the reference track, and then that track as recorded playing through the Source Point 10s.
Given all the caveats in such a comparison, I was surprised how close the sound is between each:

Meaningless without a control speaker.

 

[Axo1989]

I just watched the New Record Day review of the Source Point 10s.

The portion I found most fascinating was actually the sound clips. He first presents the reference track, and then that track as recorded playing through the Source Point 10s.
Given all the caveats in such a comparison, I was surprised how close the sound is between each:

Easiest for me to notice some difference in the female vocal example, but not in any way bad. Audiophile tastes so the selections aren't as challenging as they could be perhaps, would be my main criticism. I watched from your cue point, does he show/describe his recording setup anywhere?

I continued watching to see the measurement section. The variation between on-axis (rising) and off-axis (falling) in the treble is interesting—my speakers look like that somewhat and I like the sound, subjectively.

Meaningless without a control speaker.

For limited/specific meanings of 'meaningless' of course.

 

[jhaider]

Looks like Technics already has a speaker with almost the same topology as the 888, and it looks like they made an effort to put some good engineering into the design, although without the very good bass extension of the Mofi.

Speaker SB-G90M2

Inheriting the concepts of point sound source and linear phase, the Technics SB-G90M2 achieves superb sound image localization for a true-to-life sound stage specialization. This three-way bass reflex speaker system consists of a newly developed 2-way coaxial driver, combining a 25mm dome and a...

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Technics are a size class down (6.5" vs. 8") with obviously implications not only for extension but also for output capability. So more like KEF R7 than MoFi 888. Had I realized they were at Axpona I probably would have tried to make time for them in the limited window I had. Even though it's disappointing Technics abandoned their flat-plane coax from the C700 and towers from their previous generation. Those are really good little speakers, and with wider dispersion higher up due to the smaller (3/4") tweeter.

It would also be nice if Technics would send them to someone with a Klippel or the time/patience/space to take good outdoor measurements (e.g. James Larson).

 

[Robert-Hifi]

Is the spacing of the two woofers on the Mofi SourcePoint 888 only cosmetic or also to counteract floor bounce?
I didn't hear Andrew Jones mention it during interviews at AXPONA and High End Munich.

 

[Newman]

Technics are a size class down (6.5" vs. 8") with obviously implications not only for extension but also for output capability. So more like KEF R7 than MoFi 888.

Although with the Technics being $2,000 less than the Mofi, one could add 2 subs to the G90 and blitz the Mofi for extension, output capability, and multi-source bass management, while at the same price.

 

[catastrofe]

Although with the Technics being $2,000 less than the Mofi, one could add 2 subs to the G90 and blitz the Mofi for extension, output capability, and multi-source bass management, while at the same price.

The Technics are $3K each. See below...includes one speaker.

 

[Newman]

ooh, my bad!

 

[catastrofe]

ooh, my bad!

I wish you'd been correct!

 

[Penelinfi]

I wish you'd been correct!

If you live in Aus you're in luck with Ex-display model