Has the designer ticked off some people in the industry? Or is it just a niche taste?
Not niche at all -- just some of the best loudspeakers money can buy. I've reviewed the Mira, Altair, and written numerous articles on the company:
http://www.ultraaudio.com/equipment/rockport_technologies_mira.htm
http://www.ultraaudio.com/twbas/twbas_20071001.htm
http://www.ultraaudio.com/twbas/twbas_200909_rockport.htm
You can find more on the Rockport website.
I do know there will be a TAS review of the Altair II coming out soon. I'll also have a Rockport new product announcement coming on Sunday that I'll post here.
Also, I believe you are high on Magico. The best discription of the Magico ideal I have heard is that it is "an electrostat with balls". Are these two brands more similar or are they going for a different customer? Thanks
I'm a speaker nut -- I love reviewing and learning about them -- and these two brands are certainly favorites of mine.The methods they employ vary greatly, however. The most obvious is sealed (Magico) versus ported (Rockport) enclosures. But the materials and other design choices vary
Thanks, Jeff. Do you know why Payor prefers ported?
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