Sadurni Acoustics horns - any thoughts?

[spiritofmusic]

You may have to wait a little, Marslo. This is a massive undertaking for me, from the cost, to having to travel to the US for demo, to issues on room/amps synergy w/no home trial, to poss issues w/tube rush and hum (my system at 101dB/1m eff is sufficiently noisy before I even consider going 109dB eff). My Zus are singing w/current changes, and I have a big cognitive dissonance divide going on in my head (pass the migraine pills, nurse!).

 

[bonzo75]

You may have to wait a little, Marslo. This is a massive undertaking for me, from the cost, to having to travel to the US for demo, to issues on room/amps synergy w/no home trial, to poss issues w/tube rush and hum (my system at 101dB/1m eff is sufficiently noisy before I even consider going 109dB eff). My Zus are singing w/current changes, and I have a big cognitive dissonance divide going on in my head (pass the migraine pills, nurse!).

Horns are not a massive undertaking at all, except the money for the speaker, and the space/width (the latter of which you have). The best thing about horns, irrespective of choice of brand, is that the rest of the components are easy to source. You can drive a good horn with a small 2500 integrated or with a sota 30k, and enjoy both. All the best horn set ups I have heard, whether the Western Electric, Trios, or Animas, have been with minimal other audiophile foo. Except at Munich where the WE electronics were Sota.

Either way, it should be easy to make that trip

 

[Alpinist]

I've heard the Sadurni's at a number of audio shows and they sound very life-like. They don't have that "hand-cuppy" coloration that horns so often have.

I've played the cello most of my life and this is the most accurate reproduction of cello that I've ever heard from a loudspeaker. They must be absolutely breathtaking in person.

Ken

 

[spiritofmusic]

Bonzo, yes I agree that setup considerations may be a lot simpler than seems at first sight. My issues are lack of UK tech support, and noise issues. My Westwick balanced power transformer engineer who was over y'day sorting out hum issues said going 101dB/1m eff to 109 (ie Zus to Sadurnis) will in effect double the volume of my current noise (now just tube rush). I have to really balance what I'm sure will be a spectacular sound w/more noise pollution. Things acceptable w/the Zus. W/the Sadurnis?...

 

[Argonaut]

I thought that I would freshen this thread up a little...

And one for Ked...

 

[Argonaut]

Just re played the above media ( YouTube System recording Caviats applied ) through a nice pair of Shure SE846 Pro IE’s and for my part the SaturnI’s sound very well indeed ...

 

[Mendel]

Spirit did you hear the Sandurni’s? Anybody else get them or hear them? There is a pair of Staccato GTs for sale on Canuck Audio Mart for $28K Canadian (roughly $21K US or about half price).

 

[Saturntube]

Hi Mendel,
I am aware of these speakers, they are one of our highest models with the latest upgrades.
Anybody owning a pair of our speakers will have the full support of our brand.
The buyer should contact us, we can talk to him about the best way to setup and take care of these delicate speakers, free of charge.

Jorge Sadurni
Sadurni Acoustics

 

[spiritofmusic]

Spirit did you hear the Sandurni’s? Anybody else get them or hear them? There is a pair of Staccato GTs for sale on Canuck Audio Mart for $28K Canadian (roughly $21K US or about half price).

Mendel, I'm afraid I didn't. Travelling to Texas or Oslo (the only two places I could have easily heard them optimally set up) just wasn't practical (I don't have Ked's pioneer spirit). And the budget for a new pair remained beyond me. My comms with Jorge were first class, and I certainly would have loved the chance to be wowed. Sorry I can't help otherwise.

 

[Mendel]

Hi Mendel,
I am aware of these speakers, they are one of our highest models with the latest upgrades.
Anybody owning a pair of our speakers will have the full support of our brand.
The buyer should contact us, we can talk to him about the best way to setup and take care of these delicate speakers, free of charge.

Jorge Sadurni
Sadurni Acoustics

Thank you for chiming in Jorge! Great to hear that you continue to support the owners of your speakers. I wish I had a bigger room (my “cave” is only 13’X 16’ X 7.5’) or I would be seriously interested. Anyway your comments should encourage anyone who is interested in those speakers.

 

[Superchunk]

Thank you for chiming in Jorge! Great to hear that you continue to support the owners of your speakers. I wish I had a bigger room (my “cave” is only 13’X 16’ X 7.5’) or I would be seriously interested. Anyway your comments should encourage anyone who is interested in those speakers.

I saw the same, they actually have them for $20k cdn and only about an hour from me. I have new speakers paid for and on the way but...it's a hell of a deal. Never heard them but I can't imagine they are anything but spectacular.

 

[Mendel]

I saw the same, they actually have them for $20k cdn and only about an hour from me. I have new speakers paid for and on the way but...it's a hell of a deal. Never heard them but I can't imagine they are anything but spectacular.

Someone is going to get a pair of incredible speakers at an amazing bargain price. I wish I had the room for them and $20K lying around )