Received these speakers as a trade-in for my cables, potentially snagging the last new pair available today. In this pursuit of audio excellence, there inevitably arises a moment when a component reaffirms your passion for the hobby; these speakers embody precisely that. What do I mean by this? Audiophiles seek fidelity to the original recording, seeking transparency and the true essence of performance. Achieving this demands investment and exploration of various ideas and theories.
When I acquire different components through trade-ins, I seize the opportunity to refine my cables, honing them to perfection. These speakers epitomize high fidelity, offering a remarkable showcase of your investment and representing a bargain at their price point. In my view, they qualify as reference-level speakers.
What do I mean by reference level? When I design cables and experiment with various components to "fine-tune," these speakers reveal complex sounds in tracks effortlessly, providing an honest reproduction of the original recording that fosters genuine appreciation regardless of cost. High-quality cables optimize your components' performance, but it takes a superior pair of speakers like these to truly perceive the nuances they deliver, or vice versa.
Speaking of price points, I've integrated monitors costing upwards of $25k into my system, purportedly offering high fidelity or reference-level performance. Yet, none have matched the clarity, timbre accuracy, timing precision, transparency, immediacy, and airy presentation of the SR-17 Supremes. Their transient response, recovery, or lack of overhang directly correlates with their efficiency.
For many, the SR-17 Supremes could serve as the endgame speakers, as their exceptional performance leaves no aspect unexplored.
The speakers are currently hooked up and ready for audition. Serious buyers are cordially invited to come and experience them firsthand, forming their own assessment alongside my perspective. Additionally, I have shared several sound demo videos on my YouTube channel for further reference.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el3OL065mNo
Asking $4995.00
