Like all time, a speaker doesn't make sound for itself. Room, electronics, setup skills.... I am sure at Munich HE the Reference Ultra's will sound different with the typical YS Sound/Schnerzinger setup.
These have obvious deficiency in the crucial lower mid upper- bass impact, a trait that ALL Gorlich&Podzus drivers based speakers have, no matter the manufacturer, (save for the classic Ensemble PA-1, Primadonnas, and modern day Zellaton Legacy). To compare its "impact' to live music is shall I say highly arguable. Unless one sits very far in the hall, then may be."The Sound Hits you in the GUT.". SHOCKING ALL the Reviews ! Just like you Feel and HEAR at an LIVE CONCERT !
Interesting information...thanks for sharing and will keep that in mind if/when I hear them. I wonder what happens if one put them together with Gryphon amps which have wonderfully powerful upper bass/lower mid that is genuinely addictive.These have obvious deficiency in the crucial lower mid upper- bass impact, a trait that ALL Gorlich&Podzus drivers based speakers have, no matter the manufacturer, (save for the classic Ensemble PA-1, Primadonnas, and modern day Zellaton Legacy). To compare its "impact' to live music is shall I say highly arguable. Unless one sits very far in the hall, then may be.
Zellaton I think, kinda knows this, and that is why most music they play at shows is of general bass-heavy type, like Kraftwerk, Led Zeppelin, or the usual audiophile crap etc to mask the lack of bones on the meat, so to speak. These do have amazing texture and tonality, and very realistic portrayal of musical interplay, and very "unusual" sense of liveness to them, that is grossly lacking from most other "elite" box speakers, that is why lot of major "polically correct" brands owners are in such an awe when they hear them. Later on, after the initial honeymooon with the Podzus&Gorlich speaker phases, most of the new owners try to rectify the above mentioned lack of the very crucial (to me at least) lower mdirange upper bass deficency and the subwoofer & new amps masochistic carousel begins anew.
Again, the above is stricly IMHO, based however on quite an extensive experience and personal ownership of speakers with Gorlich & Podzus drivers, and not meant to be a critique of anyone's taste or choices.
Based on my personal listening habits& biases if one desires for this (often quite startling) Podsuz & Gorlich "magic liveness" sonic signature, plus live in-concert dynamic impact, then the Zellaton Legacy monitors with properly integrated REL Six Pick (the new 31 or 32 models) sub-system is a better option than any of these hyper priced new models, not to mentioned much less money....
The 5 inch Gorlich Podzus is their most dynamic driver ever. The Expolinear speakers above are indeed some of the best absolute sound monitors I ever heard, along with the Ensemble PA-1! I have been hunting these particular Expolinear models for years! Sadly the company is no longer making these. Same for the Micro Precision brand Podzus models. It is larger than 5 inches Gorlich Podzus drivers based speakers that I find lo have certain (to my ears and tastes) defficiencies. Even 6 inch based drivers in the current Symphonic Line Podzus based speakers also lack the impact I have mentioned despite being marvelous in many aspects. SInce you are in Germany, you can visit Rolf Gemein in Duisburg, he has two different models of Podzus based speakers in his listening room, one with the AMT tweeter.I can't leave the statement as it is. The Görlich have a very smooth frequency response right down to the bass. The 5'5 inch driver was also used in the intonation terzian speaker.
For me, one of the best bookshelf speakers there has ever been. When you hear them, you look for the subwoofer in the room but can't find one. Amazing bass.View attachment 141256
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