Goebel Divin Noblesse Speakers in Da House!

[ashandger]

Getting back to the speakers, may I ask how you are finding their resolution so far compared to your Stenheim Reference? Also, what is the bass performance like with Eric and please post more videos when you have time? Many thanks

 

[LL21]

Getting back to the speakers, may I ask how you are finding their resolution so far compared to your Stenheim Reference? ... Many thanks

Yes, most interested to hear how you fell your GN and your prior Stenheim Reference compare!

 

[howiebrou]

Getting back to the speakers, may I ask how you are finding their resolution so far compared to your Stenheim Reference? Also, what is the bass performance like with Eric and please post more videos when you have time? Many thanks

The Stenheims are awesome. I could have lived with them for ever. I would say that they are relatively neutral speakers compared to the Goebels. Well may be leaner would be a more appropriate term? The interesting thing about the Stenheims is that you can muck around with the externa crossover and boost the midrange and bass to your liking. I like quite a thick sound, high resolution is not my priority. The Goebels seem to bring the same resolution but with more body, if that makes sense, which to me is perfect. Naturally the equipment you pair it with will make a difference. The Robert Koda is quite a warm sounding amp I believe and so the pairing with the Engstroms may be a better balance although i have a soft spot for the Kaguras too.

I would say that both are world class speakers and it's more of a personal taste.

 

[howiebrou]

Two more videos with a snippet from Elgar's Cello Concerto with Jacqueline Du Pre. Let me know your thoughts please.

Kondo Kagura

Engstrom Eric

 

[LL21]

The Stenheims are awesome. I could have lived with them for ever. I would say that they are relatively neutral speakers compared to the Goebels. Well may be leaner would be a more appropriate term? The interesting thing about the Stenheims is that you can muck around with the externa crossover and boost the midrange and bass to your liking. I like quite a thick sound, high resolution is not my priority. The Goebels seem to bring the same resolution but with more body, if that makes sense, which to me is perfect. Naturally the equipment you pair it with will make a difference. The Robert Koda is quite a warm sounding amp I believe and so the pairing with the Engstroms may be a better balance although i have a soft spot for the Kaguras too.

I would say that both are world class speakers and it's more of a personal taste.

Great insights! Do they have similar bass slam?

 

[howiebrou]

Great insights! Do they have similar bass slam?

It would difficult to tell as I never had the Orpheus solid state monoblocks on the Goebels. What I can tell you is that there is no lack of bass slam from a 70Lb push pull tube amp compared to a 2000 watt solid state amp. I did have the kaguras on the Stenheims for a couple of days and the bass was not as powerful as with the Orpheus monoblocks.

 

[LL21]

Thank you...very understandable. I was just 'guessing' your current GNs might have the edge in slam power in comparison with the Stenheims, but I understand proper a true side by side could truly determine that.

 

[ashandger]

The Stenheims are awesome. I could have lived with them for ever. I would say that they are relatively neutral speakers compared to the Goebels. Well may be leaner would be a more appropriate term? The interesting thing about the Stenheims is that you can muck around with the externa crossover and boost the midrange and bass to your liking. I like quite a thick sound, high resolution is not my priority. The Goebels seem to bring the same resolution but with more body, if that makes sense, which to me is perfect. Naturally the equipment you pair it with will make a difference. The Robert Koda is quite a warm sounding amp I believe and so the pairing with the Engstroms may be a better balance although i have a soft spot for the Kaguras too.

I would say that both are world class speakers and it's more of a personal taste.

Very helpful feedback indeed. Many thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and for recording and posting the additional videos. Looking forward to further videos and your thoughts. Enjoy!

 

[LL21]

Two more videos with a snippet from Elgar's Cello Concerto with Jacqueline Du Pre. Let me know your thoughts please.

Kondo Kagura

Engstrom Eric

Fantastic...thanks for continuing to post these. A lot of fun. From an audioclip and all the caveats that apply, the Engstroms have more 'conviction' to my ear...more incisive, decisive. The artistry, phrasing and notes seem tighter which is how I imagine an artist of the caliber of Jacquelien du Pre would have performed.

 

[bonzo75]

Two more videos with a snippet from Elgar's Cello Concerto with Jacqueline Du Pre. Let me know your thoughts please.

Kondo Kagura

Engstrom Eric

Tang on his thread mentioned that he liked this Du pre Barenboim Elgar cello on YouTube but could not find a good LP for this. What everyone is listening to here is one streamed by extreme from tidal into the Lampi

 

[howiebrou]

Thank you...very understandable. I was just 'guessing' your current GNs might have the edge in slam power in comparison with the Stenheims, but I understand proper a true side by side could truly determine that.

Yeah, i don't know. Both of them have 12 inch woofers and the Stenheim even has 12 inches on the back panel too.

 

[howiebrou]

Tang on his thread mentioned that he liked this Du pre Barenboim Elgar cello on YouTube but could not find a good LP for this. What everyone is listening to here is one streamed by extreme from tidal into the Lampi

Yes, as Kedar said this is just Tidal. I have the LP but it is not the first pressing, I think it is from around the late 70s. I might try and record that to compare.

 

[bonzo75]

Yes, as Kedar said this is just Tidal. I have the LP but it is not the first pressing, I think it is from around the late 70s. I might try and record that to compare.

The du pre performance with barbirolli is a good LP.

 

[LL21]

Yeah, i don't know. Both of them have 12 inch woofers and the Stenheim even has 12 inches on the back panel too.

Interesting...Thanks...did not realize about the the cones on back.

 

[PeterA]

Two more videos with a snippet from Elgar's Cello Concerto with Jacqueline Du Pre. Let me know your thoughts please.

Kondo Kagura

Engstrom Eric

Thank you for posting these, and congratulations on your new speakers.

To me, the second video sound more alive, more natural, more real. Du Pre's emotions come through better. More drama and feeling.

 

[howiebrou]

Interesting...Thanks...did not realize about the the cones on back.

 

[howiebrou]

Thank you for posting these, and congratulations on your new speakers.

To me, the second video sound more alive, more natural, more real. Du Pre's emotions come through better. More drama and feeling.

Thank you for your kind words.

 

[Golum]

Hey Howie just now realised you “escaped” from Stenheim and got a new speakers and electronics.

Enjoy them and have fun mate!

Cheers,
G

 

[howiebrou]

Hey Howie just now realised you “escaped” from Stenheim and got a new speakers and electronics.

Enjoy them and have fun mate!

Cheers,
G

Thank you. I wouldn't say escaped, more moving to the next room!

 

[Stereophonic]

Hi Howie.

Congratulations for your new stunning system !!!
Have you purchased Göebel cables too?
They have a lot of impact....