Actually, I have heard them in 3 different rooms with 3 different amps plus at hifi shows.
Btw, it is not just AG, I just don't like the compromised lower down models of any horn system, whether it be Tune Audio, Cessaro, or Acapella. I like the Cessaro and Acapella midrange, and have never heard their full ranges.
But because of the way all the lower down models of the various horn brands compromise their bass crossing over to a cabinet, puts me off from any crossover based music. I don't see those problems with trios with bass horns. So for those who currently like their Unos, Duos, Acapella Violons, Liszt (different price ranges), that should not be an issue.
All I will say is that if someone does NOT like the duos, please do not extrapolate that dislike to trios with basshorns. Listen to the trios with basshorns separately, they are a totally different speaker.
Hi bonzo,
Fully agree with you re. the crossing over to the non horn bass modules on AG speakers, however can I point out that what we mean here is not a frequency anomaly such as a dip or peak in the crossover region as this can all be changed with the new Xd dsp options and on old models with crossover point/volume adjustment but a change in the character, tone, timbre or presentation of the bass with respect to the horn presentation. At least this is what I have come to perceive as their weak point. Yes, there is some rigidity and stability problem of the frames though I found anchoring the Duos to the floor was not beneficial in my room being an upstairs room with floorboards. I prefer them to 'float' on the carpet.
Most other comments about shouty, over dynamic or lack of depth to the soundstage is imo due to the equipment feeding them including cables, amps, sources etc. purely because they are so revealing. I just changed the IEC inlet on my amps to Oyaide from Furutech and it's amazing how that simple changed is revealed by the Duos. They take a lot of work to sing and don't believe AG want to promote that fact.
I've not been fortunate to visit AG HQ and hear the Trios and for many they are simply too large to accommodate so my vote, like Marlo's goes to the Duo Mezzo XD as the sweet spot in the range. I'll just never be able to afford them.
Please comment on any other insights you gained whilst visiting or any pics., we are all interested.
cheers
Blue58