Hi
A good audiophile friend has been on my case to listen the Giyas and just get over their looks. In his opinion (we have very similar preferences when it comes to Audio) one of the best speakers on the planet is the Giya G2, regardless of price. I am getting slooooowly to a serious speaker-based system and will audition these but ... One has to admit: They are over the top different-looking speakers so much that in my mind the only word that comes is : U-G-L-Y. Perhaps their sound will sway me.
P.S and completely O.T. I haven't heard from microstrip for a while . Is he OK?
On this, I do not listen loud but welcome the ability ina speaker to be able to play loud
with low level of audible distortions. This ability usually translates in better retrieval of details and ambiance cues. Low distortion in speakers in the next frontier , very few speakers and that even for many celebrate brands and designs do not achieve this goal.
I am definitely looking forward to hear these speakers.
Frantz,
While beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder. Even the museums are coming around describing the design as "museum worthy". But the Giya's audiophile credentials are superb:
1. Phase coherent
2. Low distortion
3. As fast as horn systems
4. 98dB tweeters playing in a 89dB system, means the tweeters have 9dB of headroom = high SPLs, effortlessly.
5. Three dimensional soundstage, life size
I would certainly encourage you to audition the G2 & bring of your favourite music along. Bring a diverse selection, as the Giyas will play all kinds of music without editorializing. Be great to hear them on two different sets of electronics as the speakers themselves are quite neutral. Let us know how you get on. Thanks, Philip O'Hanlon