:shock:
Part intuition, part reading stuff on AC and elsewhere. Someone here had a good sit-down with the Lenehan ML1 babies? I am especially dying to hear about the + model (which is sort of the Signature). Ever since I parted with my Proac tablette sigs. I've had a yearning for really great mini-monitors. I can only scratch by proxy... :(
One mini that I really, really liked was the Opera Callas. Unfortunately they don't come up ofen on the used market and are hardly discounted at all when they are. I guess that means others really like them too and they hold their value. Definitely worth checking out for your itch.
(I know, I'm not helping)
The ol proac itch eh. Oh yes Kutler knows that very well. Rich and cozy, no listener fatiuqe. Used if you can find em. Good luck.
charles
You need some audiophile cream.
That was lonewolfny42 who heard the Lenehans at Rocky Mountain. When Chris says something so positive and unsolicited, you better listen, he has a good ear and an eye for value. I keep reading about them too, on my heavy rotation website list. :D
I heard Carl's Era5 bookshelfs again this morning. Nice little speakers. Satisfying bass. But I think Lenehans will be even better, considering the details he goes through. 3x more money too.
QuoteThat was lonewolfny42 who heard the Lenehans at Rocky Mountain.
Your right Rich....even went over to an Australian website to see what others thought.
Here's the thread.... http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/showthread.php?t=13090
The ML-1's sounded great....and their so small.....much better than many small speakers that I've heard.
Build quality is excellent....and the amount of bass from these little guys is really something. :shock:
Bob....even better than Jim's Opera Callas speakers....an all around high's to low's hit !!
I also see that they will be getting upgrades....and some new larger speakers will be added to the line.
But if one is looking for a small speaker that really does it all....they would be my first choice.
Here's a link....
http://www.lenehanaudio.com.au/
I may get a pair....down the road....right now....there's no room here....even tho their small. :(
I was hoping you, or someone else in NY, would wind up getting a pair so all of os on this side of the world could give a listen. Too bad they're so far away, and the shipping charges ... (oy vey, and I'm not even Jewish). Too pricey for a leap of faith and too new a brand to know what's hype and what's reality, even though I trust your ears Chris.
They're roughly the price of the Callas', or a near enough ballpark. If they're that much better they truly must be something special.
shep....
QuoteI have a horrid itch!
Try this.... :rofl:
(http://img.walgreens.com/dbimagecache/38137003658_220x220_a.jpg)
(No....the ML-1 are not cheap....but to me they are worth the price... ;) )
Thanks...instant relief. Actually against the Euro, they are cheap (ish) even with the shipping in the flight cases. Well "cheap" in the mind, not in the bank account!
I thought about it real hard Bob...
See this...
http://www.lenehanaudio.com.au/rmaf.php (FREE FREIGHT FOR RMAF SHOWGOERS Click here)
But I REALLY don't have the room now....plus....
.....if they will have an even better ones coming along soon.....then I'll wait a bit.
But anyone that might need a great small speaker...check them out.
There are some comments on AC by Jason and Tyson....with photos.
Mike/mgalusha was at the show....don't know if he heard them.
They were "teamed up" with MONARCHY AUDIO electronics.
QuoteBest Demo Music: Based on listener interest in my copy of this disc—and on sheer "wow" factors, the award goes to Jen Chapin's reVisions [Chesky, multichannel SACD].
:rofl: .....a tune from that Cd is on the 2009 Rave disc....which was done way before the show... (Wes' pick)... 8)
http://www.avguide.com/blog/chris-martens-best-rmaf-2009
Quote from: BobM on October 16, 2009, 10:58:49 AM
One mini that I really, really liked was the Opera Callas. Unfortunately they don't come up ofen on the used market and are hardly discounted at all when they are. I guess that means others really like them too and they hold their value. Definitely worth checking out for your itch.
(I know, I'm not helping)
The new Opera Callas, which are different than the ones Bob & I have heard have a phenomenal review also. They gave 5 tweeters each box I believe. Review was somewhere.. I forget lol ;)
Mike
But I believe those were some of the best Ive heard too
RMAF...2009
(http://live.audiogon.com/i/rmf2009/f/1255142316.jpg)
Info... http://live.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/ces.pl?lenehanaudio&&ManuView&&&&&&&RMF09&
(http://positive-feedback.com/Issue45/rmaf/P1014146.jpg)
Monarchy Audio and Lenehan Audio.
Here... (http://spintricity.com/58/preview/4476/false)
A review....Zero on AC...
http://www.sonicflare.com/archives/lenehan-audio-ml1-loudspeaker-review.php
Later.....
Jen Chapin didn't get such a good review on Amazon though. Is it just another audiiophile recording or does the music and performance have merit too?
"Quite boring, disappointing interpretations of Stevie Wonder songs. It's obvious that Chapin has not the capabilites to master difficult (or even not so difficult) passages, one can even hear some wrong tones. Chesky features much better singers: Carla Lother, Marta Gomez, Valerie Joyce... Even the musical arrangements don't knock me off my feet."
"'Neath tile or thatch, a man is rich, who has a scratch for every itch"
Or something like that, from Ogden Nash
-Mike
Quote from: BobM on October 16, 2009, 12:59:51 PM
Jen Chapin didn't get such a good review on Amazon though. Is it just another audiiophile recording or does the music and performance have merit too?
"Quite boring, disappointing interpretations of Stevie Wonder songs. It's obvious that Chapin has not the capabilites to master difficult (or even not so difficult) passages, one can even hear some wrong tones. Chesky features much better singers: Carla Lother, Marta Gomez, Valerie Joyce... Even the musical arrangements don't knock me off my feet."
Just the one song that I played in every room I went too....
...the rest of the album is not that good...IMO.
Captain Humble liked the tune - so I played it and a few others from the Rave Cd....
....and the Rave Cd was passed on to different vendors.
Jen Chapin - " You Haven't Done Nothin' "
Short sample here....first tune.... http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7949109
Thanks for the mo mo links wolfy. Are you trying to stir up trouble? I have put 5 of your Lenehan links into the toilet reading pile just today! I have 4 tabs open to all the sites.
I'm with you, let the dollar fall to record low, then then buy the big version. Butcha know, a couple nice subs and some speakers that I can actually carry without a handtruck would be pretty nice, then they can play in my small room 11x12 if I want to be a hermit.
shep, buy my Ushers and I will send you a pair of Lenehans as a bonus. ;)
In the hotel room....they didn't need a sub Rich.
Hope you get a chance to hear them on day. 8)
No way! I'm lucky I can put gas in the car. Just an itch...I got a nice sound. Why spoil it? Then I'll need a better amp and a better cdp and the dance goes on. I ordered some cables from Paul (CoolCables). That is my splurge for the year. Not that I don't like Grover's latest, because I do, a lot. You know how it goes. You gotta scratch something! and John is such a gent. Who could resist?
Quote from: BobM on October 16, 2009, 12:59:51 PM
Jen Chapin didn't get such a good review on Amazon though. Is it just another audiiophile recording or does the music and performance have merit too?
"Quite boring, disappointing interpretations of Stevie Wonder songs. It's obvious that Chapin has not the capabilites to master difficult (or even not so difficult) passages, one can even hear some wrong tones. Chesky features much better singers: Carla Lother, Marta Gomez, Valerie Joyce... Even the musical arrangements don't knock me off my feet."
Hey Bob,
You can't always trust what a "reviewer" writes. This is certainly true to a huge extent with movies (I just saw a movie this evening that received critical acclaim; but that for me ranks as among the most boring movies I seen of late) -- and obviously holds true for music. That said, while both forms of creative expression are governed by subjective merits, in the case of the Jen Chapin SACD, this one is truly a keeper. Incidentally, Steve Guttenberg (reviewer and fellow friend of ours) gave the disc his highest recommendations... (as do I) :beer: You can trust this one!!!
Try it out. I'll bet you're going to love it!
The Opera Callas, the model I own, was about $3000-$3500, when new. The latest model with the five tweeters is over $5000. The Australian Lenehan speaker delivered to the US is about $2800. If the Lenehan's are as good as the initial reports, then they're not over-priced by any means.
These John K kits from Madisound are rated excellent by many reviewers, and only $640.
http://www.madisound.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=35_425&products_id=8306 (http://www.madisound.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=35_425&products_id=8306)
Jim
Just saw this on A'Gon
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrmoni&1261078967&/Opera-Callas-perfect (http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrmoni&1261078967&/Opera-Callas-perfect)
Jim