AV NIRVANA Speaker Evaluation Round-Up (Session One) - Suggestion Thread

[GFOviedo]

What happened to the L7?

What L7!

 

[Sonnie Parker]

Nothing yet... just not likely that we will get it in time for the event.

 

[GFOviedo]

A lot of people have been waiting for the new Chane speakers to be released, but so far nothing yet. A few weeks back you could pre-order them, but I can't remember if there was a release date.

 

[tesseract]

What happened to the L7?

It may not make it in time for the evaluation.

 

[bkeeler10]

What happened to the L7?

Just not ready yet, I don't think.

Speaking of which, do you guys already have an A5rx-c? They've been out of stock for a handful of weeks now, I believe. Now waiting on the A5.4 to arrive.

Edit: Somehow I didn't see everyone else's responses. Must've forgotten to check for another page of posts

 

[GFOviedo]

Just not ready yet, I don't think.

Speaking of which, do you guys already have an A5rx-c? They've been out of stock for a handful of weeks now, I believe. Now waiting on the A5.4 to arrive.

Edit: Somehow I didn't see Dennis' response

I have had the Chane A5rx-c (pair) and Chane A2rx-c for approximately 2 years. I've been trying to sell them locally, but so far now luck. I'm wanting to switch to Polk Audio LSiM703's and Polk Audio LSiM704c. Adorama had the 3.0 on sale for $750 a few weeks ago. I couldn't order them until I sell my Chanes due to wife orders.

 

[Mark C Flick]

Waiting (based on wife orders) may not be a bad thing. You should be able to pick up those Polk's for 1/2 price. I came really close to buying a pair of LSiM 707 during Polk's semi-annual 50% off sale.

 

[Jon Lane]

Hi Folks, a quick note on what should have been the Chane entry(s). First, it almost goes without saying that Sonnie and crew are always on the top of my list for model evaluations. With history as a guide, AV NIRVANA is one of the few conversation boards where audio is actively practiced and real results published. Putting experienced people in front of real product is the only thing that actually works and for that this team always have Chane's support.

The L7. The concept for this model came about as demand for an A5+ filled in after the A5's debut. It was a natural interest and I was happy to oblige. (The L series is to have deluxe finishes and appointments and the 7 series designates the next larger floor speaker in the series, after a model 6 large center speaker.)

The L7 concept soon explored multiple technology options and morphed into a second version in the first six months, as I recall. That led to another iteration and then an alternate manufacturing strategy developed. Then another. Then a fourth iteration of the technology. And so on; you get the idea.

Meanwhile the need I had for the line also changed from container volume to JIT assembly, testing, and fulfillment in the US, which when you're aiming at extreme value and very high tech together is challenging. Local JIT opens up model options and provided nothing else is compromised, model options eventually prove to be king.

And that puts us at today's date, a very long time from the first notion of an L7. What I can offer in Chane's defense is that the L program's workings continue to make the endeavor most exciting, and that from that investment we are nearing real product. The lengthy development has given us options we didn't have before, and I think they're crucial. It's exciting.

Chane has been gifted with AV NIRVANA's interest in our products and I pledge to fulfill it. A primary, personal reason is simply the joy of getting an ideal into flesh and blood and having that vision make sense among music and cinema lovers. We'd been gifted with that experience with the original A5 and it will be a genuine honor to try and fulfill it again. Greatly appreciated...

 

[Sonnie Parker]

Thanks for chiming in Jon... it is as much appreciated as it is anticipated for the new L7.

Thanks also for the kind comments about AV NIRVANA and our team. We certainly look forward to reviewing the L7's, whether it be in an event or standalone... we'll get it done eventually.

 

[bkeeler10]

Looking forward to that L7, whenever it comes. (Please say it will be within 6 months from now . . . and be under $2k/pair . . .)

Also I'm excited to hear what these guys have to say about it once they get their hands on it! Hopefully it will show up in a future multi-speaker evaluation, even if not in this round.

 

[tesseract]

The L7 is in our sights, everyone is waiting with bated breath. I am super interested in the Model 6 center, as well.

 

[Tonto]

Thanks Jon for the heads up. We have been kickin around the L7 and it's series back and forth for quite a while. We have come to the conclusion that it will take as long as it takes. And we are ok with that because we anticipate what it will be.

I personally, would never rush you because I know how involved and meticulous you have been in the past. Your speakers in my HT attest to that! And with the fact that you have spread yourself into other speakers as well (yes there are rumors of another "group-buy" coming soon), it's not like all you have to do is work on the L7. Yes I'm disappointed, but I would be crushed to get a product that wasn't ready! And don't take that the wrong way. All I truely expect is that "Chane sound," with nicer cabinets, deeper extension, and more SPL. If you can pull that off and keep the price proportionately as low as before...even in the face of some stiff competition from some other very good ID companies, you'll certainly be at the top of my list.

So take the time you need. We'll still be here.

Oh yeah, and Go Noles!!!

 

[Todd Anderson]

@Sonnie: great looking selection of speakers for the event!

@Jon Lane: Glad to see you on the forum... welcome!

 

[Sonnie Parker]

We have officially started the event: https://www.avnirvana.com/threads/a...ent-tower-speakers-1200-or-less-results.1640/

 

[Sonnie Parker]

Please refer all future comments to the results thread: AV NIRVANA Speaker Evaluation Event - Tower Speakers $1200 or Less (Results)

This thread is closed!

 

[Sonnie Parker]

The first post has been updated with new information and explanations... (I still have to add my song list).

The first evaluation is now posted: https://www.avnirvana.com/threads/a...peakers-1200-or-less-results.1640/#post-15058

We hope to get one every other day or two posted.

This thread is closed!