Ron Resnick Launches Audio Cafe LLC, a New Clarisys Audio Dealer

[Al M.]

This is one advantage of tall line source speaker to reduce floor and ceiling interaction.

You have a point here.

 

[morricab]

Respectfully I disagree. In opposite, I think 6.4 feet tall speaker is perfect for 8 feet room. By symmetry, it forces the sound from line source speaker sound wave in cylinderal shape. This is one advantage of tall line source speaker to reduce floor and ceiling interaction.

I took it even further with an 8 foot speaker in an 8 foot high room…I had about 3mm clearance. Line sources don’t care much about your ceiling or floor….or much about your sidewalls for that matter (assuming it’s a dipole).

 

[Lagonda]

Studio might work, but Auditorium is a no-no, in my view. You shouldn't put a 6.4 ft tall speaker in a room with just 8 ft height.

I have a room of 8.5 ft height, and I wish I had a much higher ceiling. It would allow the music to breathe more.

Line sources and planars radiate different than conventional speakers, ceiling height and side wall distance is nice, but not critical. I should read the whole tread before posting !

 

[Al M.]

Line sources and planars radiate different than conventional speakers, ceiling height and side wall distance is nice, but not critical.

Sure, I already conceded the point.

 

[Gregadd]

This is to announce that I am now a home dealer for Clarisys Audio loudspeakers and Hegel Music Systems. This home dealer project is in addition to all of my current activities, including my participation on the forum, my interviews and show reports and other videos for the WBF YouTube channel, and my reviewing for Mono and Stereo.

I promise to do my best to be bright line careful when wearing my dealer hat for Clarisys Audio versus my other hats which require neutrality, impartiality and intellectual honesty. I promise to do my best to be explicit and declaratory when I am acting on behalf of Clarisys versus when I am engaged in any of my audio industry interviewing, reporting or reviewing activities.

The name of the dealership is Audio Cafe LLC. The website for Audio Cafe is www.AudioCafeBeverlyHills.com. Please check it out!

If you wish to audition the Clarisys Audio Studio Plus loudspeakers please contact me! I have installed the Studio Plus speakers in my main listening room, starting with my usual sources (Studer A820 tape machine, Brinkmann Balance turntable and Lampizator Baltic 4) and my usual electronics (Aesthetix, VTL and Jadis). Presently I have a Hegel V10 phono stage and a P30A pre-amplifier. I plan to get a Hegel amplifier in the future to be able to offer auditions with a solid-state chain of electronics.

Make an appointment, and let's have some fun!

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I could be wrong. I think having two dipoles in the same room is a good way to create a passive radiator/ IMO.

 

[MarkusBarkus]

...my ceiling is just a wee bit under 8' and I have shied away from taller speakers. Perhaps I need to recalculate myself. I think I would really need to hear a tall speaker in situ here to be convinced (about this room). While the physical ceiling (drywall) is just under 8' there is almost two-feet above that, and there is blown-in cellulose around pipes, ducts, etc. Perhaps that is also relevant to this model here.

 

[Al M.]

...my ceiling is just a wee bit under 8' and I have shied away from taller speakers. Perhaps I need to recalculate myself. I think I would really need to hear a tall speaker in situ here to be convinced (about this room). While the physical ceiling (drywall) is just under 8' there is almost two-feet above that, and there is blown-in cellulose around pipes, ducts, etc. Perhaps that is also relevant to this model here.

As others have pointed out it depends on the speaker type. While a line source speaker may, tall conventional cone speakers don't need apply for a room with lower ceiling.

My cone speakers are 4 ft tall in a room with an 8.5 ft ceiling. I'm comfortable with that. I had already enough severe problems with ceiling reflections (my room is an absolute bitch in every way, took years to tame it), I don't need any more.

 

[thedudeabides]

I am just beginning to understand Clarisys versus Pendragon.

That speaks volumes about your feeling re music listening.

 

[Al M.]

That speaks volumes about your feeling re music listening.

Odd comment.

 

[MarkusBarkus]

...I'm with you @Al M re: challenging rooms and height. I have a long-wall at 23 degrees.

To steer back on track, I have been reading around re: Clarisys. It seems they would not like my room for shape and treatment applications (e.g. I have a lot of room treatments in place) from what I read.

I was actually looking at the Magico S3s, but it seems the dealer hasn't been able to uncrate them for a listen. Soured me a bit and I am considering other options. I will be in South Africa and Singapore in a few weeks, so maybe there will be options to hear.

 

[thedudeabides]

For this size of room, you should get studio+ if not auditorium. Room size is nice!

With all due respect, why? He indicated he was very content with his current system. I am sure there are very good reasons for that. Is not that sufficient?

 

[thedudeabides]

Odd comment.

Not really. Speaks to his very pragmatic, comprehensive approach to this endeavor. Good enough?

 

[Al M.]

Not really. Speaks to his very pragmatic, comprehensive approach to this endeavor.

Well, I guess then your post was too cryptic for me to understand. Your follow-up isn't any clearer either. But perhaps I'm just a little slow, who knows.

 

[Al M.]

With all due respect, why? He indicated he was very content with his current system. I am sure there are very good reasons for that. Is not that sufficient?

Good point.

 

[Audiohertz2]

...I'm with you @Al M re: challenging rooms and height. I have a long-wall at 23 degrees.

To steer back on track, I have been reading around re: Clarisys. It seems they would not like my room for shape and treatment applications (e.g. I have a lot of room treatments in place) from what I read.

I was actually looking at the Magico S3s, but it seems the dealer hasn't been able to uncrate them for a listen. Soured me a bit and I am considering other options. I will be in South Africa and Singapore in a few weeks, so maybe there will be options to hear.

Completely different sound from an S3 and yes , best you yank those treatments , as you would have to anyway when changing to different speakers ..

Regards

 

[Audiohertz2]

...my ceiling is just a wee bit under 8' and I have shied away from taller speakers. Perhaps I need to recalculate myself. I think I would really need to hear a tall speaker in situ here to be convinced (about this room). While the physical ceiling (drywall) is just under 8' there is almost two-feet above that, and there is blown-in cellulose around pipes, ducts, etc. Perhaps that is also relevant to this model here.

You actually want your line-source as close to the ceiling as possible , panel bass is best here for power when ceiling is short not tall , so a tall line-source is not an issue..!


Regards

 

[thedudeabides]

Well, I guess then your post was too cryptic for me to understand. Your follow-up isn't any clearer either. But perhaps I'm just a little slow, who knows.

It was a compliment. No nefarious intent. Many different ways to audtion gear. I trust that is clear. FYI, I have read numerous posts on this site and have a hard time understanding poster intent. Best.

 

[sigbergaudio]

Generally no manufacturer is going to say some other product is needed to enjoy theirs. But look at who they show with to get some clue about their view on compatibility. At Axpona 2023 it was Clarisys with Hegel who is out of Denmark. At Munich 2023 it was Solution which is also a Swiss company. I find most dealers who sell speakers do recommend amplifiers, usually ones they sell. Or put differently I've never encountered a speaker dealer who does not have amplfiers on offer.

Small correction, Hegel is actually Norwegian.

 

[tima]

Small correction, Hegel is actually Norwegian.

Sorry, thought I saw a Danish mailing address but checked again.

Hegel Music Systems
PB26, Blindern, 0314 Oslo, Norway
info@hegel.com

Thanks for correction.

 

[Alrainbow]

Ron : On vocals do voices appear above the middle of the speakers , if so does the height vary on loudness ?