All NEW Final Audio Model 15 Electrostatic Loudspeakers Review : Taking Electrostatic Loudspeakers To A Whole New Level !

[Audio_Karma]

Here's a review on their smaller Model 15 Electrostatic Loudspeakers they just came out with their all new Flagship Model 35 Electrostatic Loudspeakers that are even better !

https://www.hifi.nl/artikel/29394/Review-Final-15-Final-Innovation.html

https://www.final-audio.com/blog/

More info on these all new Final Electrostatic Loudspeakers All New Panel Technology here !

Smaller Final Audio Model 12 Electrostatic Loudspeakers WOW....

 

[gleeds]

It's great to see electrostatics entering the panel craze with some refinements in the technology. Popori Acoustics, a young Hungarian firm born out of years of repairing electrostatics, is also doing some innovative work, and the Mextaxis system I saw but did not hear in Munich is also fascinating. There is no need to say electrostatic-like clarity anymore, you can go and listen for yourself

 

[Gregadd]

A showdown with a full ribbon design would be revealing.

 

[Audiohertz2]

Ribbons still have a magnetic sound , so similar in tone to what most are inline with, ESL ‘s have a distinct unmistakable sound with very different Timbre , the lack of decay for tone is very evident in ESL’s ( the uninitiated calls this speed ) as well as its one size fits all for instruments..

Like everything in audio , if you like the qualities of a good esl nothing else will suffice ..

 

[Audio_Karma]

High Praise Indeed ! This guy has listen to Clarisys Audio and AlsyVox and these all new Final Audio Model 35 Electrostatic Loudspeakers could be his next Speakers !

 

[Audio_Karma]

 

[jeffreybehr]

Ribbons still have a magnetic sound, so similar in tone to what most are inline with, ESL ‘s have a distinct unmistakable sound with very different Timbre, the lack of decay for tone is very evident in ESL’s ( the uninitiated calls this speed ) as well as its one size fits all for instruments..

Like everything in audio , if you like the qualities of a good esl nothing else will suffice ..

Wow, my Sound Labs Majestic 745s do NOT have a one-size-fits-all sound at all. Small instruments sound small, pianos sound large, orchestras sound very large and almost real.. The dealer's older SLs also sounded this way.. Mine are the best speaker systems I've EVER hear, anywhere, but I don't get around much, especially to audio shows.

 

[HighResHiFi]

Thank you for startng this thread and posting the fun Youtube video recordings of the FINALs, Audio_Karma
I could not have done a better job

FINAL ELECTROSTATICS had lauched in the US market @ AXPONA with the Model 15 and the line up, followed by the flagship M35 @t THE SHOW in CA.
Thanks to Ron and Audiophile Junkie for their outstanding coverage especially capturing the finer details of our ESLs in the videos and interviews.

Being a Planar Audiophile all my life, I have had many planars including Magnepan, Apogees, Sanders, Martin Logan and Soundlabs.

My last systems before I became a FINAL Distributor are essentially 2 multichannel systems in a large 2000 sq. ft basement, a Magnepan 20.7 based system (4 of the 20.7s and a CCR center) and a Soundlab Ultimate 990 based system (6 of the Ultimate 990s + Marquee Center) with multiple Paradigm SUB 1 and SUB 2 subwoofer beasts!
Some crude pics below just before we moved from Michigan to Arizona (no basements here, )

IMHO, FINAL M35s (and to a large extent, the M15s) capture the best attributes of both, Planar Ribbons and traidtional ESLs.

They have the inner detail of the ESLs with the high frequency extension and tuneful quick bass from the Planar Ribbons.

ESLs are famous for their typical ONE NOTE bass with insufficient definition and texture details.

FINALs will satisfy the die hard planar audiophiles in more ways than any, along with a significant bonus being ultralight weight and easy to move,

66 lbs for a full range ESL; No moving help required, !

More to come....

 

[Audiohertz2]

Wow, my Sound Labs Majestic 745s do NOT have a one-size-fits-all sound at all. Small instruments sound small, pianos sound large, orchestras sound very large and almost real.. The dealer's older SLs also sounded this way.. Mine are the best speaker systems I've EVER hear, anywhere, but I don't get around much, especially to audio shows.

Interesting not my experience with large ESL panels , havent heard SL’s for years may have to do so again ...

 

[Riverdinaudio]

Final electrostatic speaker have a neutral voicing that many speakers do not. I'm hooked.

 

[Audiohertz2]

You driving them with that Threshold ..?

 

[Riverdinaudio]

My Final Audio Model 35 has arrived. Tomorrow the setup. Tomorrow the break-in begins. The
saga begins.

 

[gleeds]

Congratulations on your new speakers. I'm a massive fan of electrostats, especially full-range ones. Seeing a resurgence in interest in this technology with better coatings, step-up supplies/ transformers, and build quality incorporated is also positive. I saw this speaker at The Show in June 2024 and thought they looked very well put together. This year, I'll make time for a closer look and listen. In the meantime, enjoy the music!

 

[yadayada]

Try to document everything please. I cannot find a review nor measurements on the 35.

 

[Riverdinaudio]

I have been enjoying the Popori Acoustics WR1.23 since October. Cannot wait to do a comparison with the Final 35. I just sold my
Eminent Technology LFT6 . The LFT6 was a close match to the WR1.23. The Popori has a slight advantage in bass extension
and detail. A cleaner window kind of experience.

 

[Jeffy]

The final is very special as you will find out

 

[Ron Resnick]

 

[AudioLibertarian]

I just sold my Eminent Technology LFT6 . The LFT6 was a close match to the WR1.23. The Popori has a slight advantage in bass extension
and detail. A cleaner window kind of experience.

At $73000 WM 1.23 better be able to "better" the LFT 6! To this day to my ears, I'm yet to hear any planar&Stats speakers below 90K to better LFT 6!

 

[gleeds]

I have been enjoying the Popori Acoustics WR1.23 since October. Cannot wait to do a comparison with the Final 35. I just sold my
Eminent Technology LFT6 . The LFT6 was a close match to the WR1.23. The Popori has a slight advantage in bass extension
and detail. A cleaner window kind of experience.

One must include the Claysis Minuets and Studios in discussing best planers under $100k. Greg Takesh of GT Audio Works is also working on a new full-range ribbon that meets those criteria. I loved his hybrid with bi-amplified dipole subs when we showed them at CAF 2022.

It's an excellent time for panel lovers, whether ribbon, electrostatic, or planar magnetics!

 

[Riverdinaudio]

The LFT6 was a magnum opus by Thigpen. I found them to be perfectly voiced and to cast an incredible soundstage on appropriate material.
They could and often totally disappeared. Not to mention a value of a lifetime.

Final Model 35 setup and making music by 9am this morning. The recommended 300 hour break-in has begun. I am noting impressions as
I proceed. Sound was very good fresh out of the box. I also received a pair of Model 5 full ESL and two pair of Model 1 full ESL. Later I will add a Model 3 Center for an Atmos system.