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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    It seems that all of the drivers and horns made by LM are excellent. All-o-that technology is older than dirt sonny!
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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bongo View Post
    It seems that all of the drivers and horns made by LM are excellent. All-o-that technology is older than dirt sonny!

    The LM 755a is awesome. I would know.


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  3. #153

    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Is there anything how Shindo would have done to overcome the difficulties with 604?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Schmitt View Post
    Is there anything how Shindo would have done to overcome the difficulties with 604?
    Yes? It starts with a recognition that audio is not a zero sum game.


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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    So what it comes to details, you become a philosopher? LOL
    Timewaster...

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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Quote Originally Posted by Schmitt View Post
    So what it comes to details, you become a philosopher? LOL
    Timewaster...
    No. I've always been a philosopher. But a "Time waster"? That's interesting. I'm going to guess that I've said more about owning field coil 604s than anyone.

    In. The. History. Of. The Internet.

    Details: 604. Cabinet. Wood. Vented. Field coils. That's about it. Not terribly impressive on paper, I'm afraid.

    If you want more details, call Shindo. They're a more reliable source for technical information. But my first answer will lead you down a better path.


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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Quote Originally Posted by Cucumber_jones View Post
    The LM 755a is awesome. I would know.


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    I'm very much looking forward to my first listen. Enjoy yours Chris!
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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Quote Originally Posted by Schmitt View Post
    Is there anything how Shindo would have done to overcome the difficulties with 604?
    Lots of speakers have difficulties - matching to certain amps, frequency extremes, cohesion among drivers, room matching. You imply that you know of the particular limitations of the 604 driver. If you care to be specific, it would be a more interesting conversation.

    I don't plan to pry mine open to in search of the "special sauce" but apparently the drivers are heavily modified, the crossover is original, internal wiring is new, and of course the 604 is housed in and voiced for the largest enclosure I've seen used with 604's, which is down-ported.

    Because I bought mine without getting to hear them first, I was keenly interested in the reviews and opinions of those with direct experience of them. Everyone that hears them loves them, so I'll assume that Shindo's modifications overcame most of the so-called difficulties. I'd be surprised if anyone with knowledge of the technical modifications would share specifics on forums. Those details would be less interesting (comprehensible) to the average person than Shindo 604 owners describing how the speakers sound when compared to stock 604's.
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    Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bongo View Post
    Lots of speakers have difficulties - matching to certain amps, frequency extremes, cohesion among drivers, room matching. You imply that you know of the particular limitations of the 604 driver. If you care to be specific, it would be a more interesting conversation.

    I don't plan to pry mine open to in search of the "special sauce" but apparently the drivers are heavily modified, the crossover is original, internal wiring is new, and of course the 604 is housed in and voiced for the largest enclosure I've seen used with 604's, which is down-ported.

    Because I bought mine without getting to hear them first, I was keenly interested in the reviews and opinions of those with direct experience of them. Everyone that hears them loves them, so I'll assume that Shindo's modifications overcame most of the so-called difficulties. I'd be surprised if anyone with knowledge of the technical modifications would share specifics on forums. Those details would be less interesting (comprehensible) to the average person than Shindo 604 owners describing how the speakers sound when compared to stock 604's.
    Your crossover is original on the Shindo? I thought he had a custom crossover. In fact, it was my understanding that it was sold separately back when Shindo was more willing to sell components as opposed to only complete systems.


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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Quote Originally Posted by kev313 View Post
    Your crossover is original on the Shindo? I thought he had a custom crossover. In fact, it was my understanding that it was sold separately back when Shindo was more willing to sell components as opposed to only complete systems.


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    I would be shocked if it was the original crossover and not a shindo one.
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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Quote Originally Posted by Cucumber_jones View Post
    I would be shocked if it was the original crossover and not a shindo one.
    Yes, I would be surprised as well.
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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Perhaps the poster meant "original shindo"

    talk about jumping to conclusions...

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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Quote Originally Posted by omodo View Post
    Perhaps the poster meant "original shindo"

    talk about jumping to conclusions...
    True!


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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    That's right, I meant that the crossover was an original Shindo creation and not the stock Altec one. The point being that, from what I've read, it was one of a suite of modifications that Shindo made to create a loudspeaker that transcended the performance of previous speakers using the 604 driver.
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    Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Ahh Schmitty, you're perfect, I tell ya. Perfect.


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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Awww. Young love...
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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    ROFL

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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Apologies if this has been posted before (point me to it if it has), but has anyone heard the Auditorium 23 Hommage 22A yet?

    It's a beautiful speaker for sure and I'm sure it would pair well with Shindo. Wondering if this speaker would be an upgrade from my Shindo 604's.

    Anyone know the MSRP on the 22A?





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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Quote Originally Posted by briguy View Post
    Apologies if this has been posted before (point me to it if it has), but has anyone heard the Auditorium 23 Hommage 22A yet?

    It's a beautiful speaker for sure and I'm sure it would pair well with Shindo. Wondering if this speaker would be an upgrade from my Shindo 604's.

    Anyone know the MSRP on the 22A?

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    I suspect they would sound different then your 604's. To some better and to some not.

    If my memory serves me they are around 75k. The they are the best looking speakers I have ever seen. Keith is an artist. There is a dealer who has a pair. You would need to fly there to listen.
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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    I've been hoping that one of us Shindo guys would go for it and get them. Brian, could you be the one?

    I haven't heard them. In Living Stereo keeps a pair on demo. Don Better has (had?) the Cinema Hommage on demo. Not sure about Matt.

    Side trip: I did see them in 2013 on a visit to NYC at ILS, but they were in the lobby and I didn't get to hear them. When I walked over to the demo AlNiCo 604's, the sales guy said they were his favorite speakers. I asked if the FC versions were a lot better, and he said he didn't think so, and would order 604 AlNiCo's himself.

    I agree that the A22's look fantastic. I believe that JH has them in his system, and he told my dealer that the Cinema and 22A may be his favorite speakers with Shindo gear. When I inquired about Shindo speakers, because of my listening room layout and the strong bass reinforcement provided by my walls, JH suggested that I look at the A22 and Cinema speakers since they have active adjustable woofers in the bottom enclosure, making it easier to tune lower frequencies. Budget prevented me from doing so, but if money were no object, they would be a top choice. Hopefully, the 604's will prove to be more manageable than rear firing speakers like the O/96s.
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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    OK. Lemme show ya whats inside the box. You'll be surprised.IMG_2962.jpg

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    I can confirm that's not what the inside of mine look like


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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    yeah.. who knows

    it's inside an old Bozak speaker, according to the forum post the photo was from...

    New Years Eve find.... Bozaks, but..... - AudioKarma.org Home Audio Stereo Discussion Forums

    lots of nice Kimsul paper though, that's probably worth something to WE guys

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    Quote Originally Posted by omodo View Post
    yeah.. who knows

    it's inside an Bozak speaker, according to the forum post the photo was from...

    New Years Eve find.... Bozaks, but..... - AudioKarma.org Home Audio Stereo Discussion Forums

    lots of nice Kimsul paper though, that's probably worth something to WE guys
    I knew it was bullSchmitt.


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    Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Quote Originally Posted by Schmitt View Post
    OK. Lemme show ya whats inside the box. You'll be surprised.IMG_2962.jpg
    Sorry, but what the fuck does this have to do with shindo 604's? When did this thread become about some bozak speakers.

    The problem with a stupid post like this is it is damaging to the brands being discussed. This photo has nothing to do with shindo or Auditorium.
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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Quote Originally Posted by Cucumber_jones View Post
    Sorry, but what the fuck does this have to do with shindo 604's? When did this thread become about some bozak speakers.

    The problem with a stupid post like this is it is damaging to the brands being discussed. This photo has nothing to do with shindo or Auditorium.
    Chris, I think Schmitt was trying to pass that picture off as being the inside of a 604. Kev and Omodo were just calling BS on his post. He lifted that photo off an old Bozak post. The subject hasn't changed... Unless I'm misreading this.
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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Quote Originally Posted by kev313 View Post
    I can confirm that's not what the inside of mine look like


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    Do you happen to have a picture of the inside?
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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Quote Originally Posted by kev313 View Post
    I knew it was bullSchmitt.

    LMAO!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Do you happen to have a picture of the inside?
    I do not


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Do you happen to have a picture of the inside?
    No need Mike. Those who appreciate the way the speaker (and please insert any and all gear here) sounds don't need pictures. Those who don't care for the sound will find something different and those who just wanna hate will just hate.

    And those who want to stir up shit ask for pictures.
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    Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    There isn't a whole hell of a lot to those old WE speakers or even some of the early Avantgarde speakers I've heard either and they sound incredible.

    Sometimes less is more.
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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    For the first time ever, a picture of the inside of a Shindo 604:

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bongo View Post
    For the first time ever, a picture of the inside of a Shindo 604:

    Ok ok. Enjoy


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    Quote Originally Posted by kev313 View Post
    Ok ok. Enjoy


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    Kev,
    Great snapshot of your Shindo!
    Would be nice if you could do a pic of the exterieur of the speaker, too. Must look great.

    No Kimsul, instead modern wiring inside. Frustration keeps growing..

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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    LOL.
    MEP is gonna have a field day

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    Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Quote Originally Posted by puroagave View Post
    MEP is gonna have a field day
    Why? I took the carbon fiber off before the picture. Hahaha.


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    Quote Originally Posted by puroagave View Post
    MEP is gonna have a field day
    Yeah, he was wondering where his shoelace went.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kev313 View Post
    Why? I took the carbon fiber off before the picture. Hahaha.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Yeah, he was wondering where his shoelace went.
    Funny. I've had him pegged as a Velcro guy.


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    Quote Originally Posted by kev313 View Post
    Ok ok. Enjoy


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    HT: McCormack MAP1 and HT3, Manaplaner CC2 and MC1's, REL, Cambridge DacMagic, Sonos

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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Right? Can't believe I'm letting out the secrets.


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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Whoa there Nelly!
    Craig

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    Shindo Vosne Romanee and Haut Brion, Shindo Alnico 604's, Fostex T90A's, slate Lenco TT, Schick tonearm, Bob's Devices 1311, PS Audio DirectStream, Naim CD5, Sonos, Shindo IC's and wire, WE wire
    On loan - in a buddy's man cave: Almarro a205a, Sonos, Rega Juras
    HT: McCormack MAP1 and HT3, Manaplaner CC2 and MC1's, REL, Cambridge DacMagic, Sonos

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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Great Kev, Im almost in a state of Shindoism trance. Whats next to your puzzle?

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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Quote Originally Posted by Smile View Post
    A 30 yo design that looks like a $600 DIY speaker with limited resale value: it takes a lot of confidence to write that check!

    *Now reading other posts in this thread, I see I am piling on. Still, you believe in your ears to go this route against the formidable and more mainstream offerings.

    While Smile, Jerome, and good ol' Schmitt certainly contributed color to this post, the comments were pretty antagonistic about these speakers. I certainly didn't want to leave Schmitt the last word...

    My 604's arrived a few weeks ago. The first thing that struck me was that they were flat gorgeous. Everyone that has seen them loved the woodwork and finish. They've assumed a warm and commanding presence in the room. DIY? Not by a darned sight.

    I burned them in for some 150 hours before hopping back on this thread, mainly using an old NAD amp and my DirectStream DAC. They initially sounded like crap. Flat. Just flat. Good lower frequencies, but oh-my-god flat.

    Over time, they opened up and sound something like a good speaker, but only for a few hours before returning to crap. Yes, it made me a bit nervous.

    The week my speakers arrived, my dealer had visited to help me set up the system and he left a Masseto to demo. It was a nice step up from the Aurieges. This week I took delivery of a near perfect used Vosne Romanee purchased from a fantastic guy on Audiogon. The VR was a another pretty dramatic improvement, just as the speakers finally began to open up. The NAD went in the storage room and the VR and Haut Brion have been playmates ever since.

    I'll leave it at this for now. I have no regrets about getting the speakers. It's nirvana so, suck on that! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I'M OUT OF HERE - SO LONG BITCHES!

    Just kidding! (please don't ban me, Mike and Joe)

    I really do love this system. I want to thank Brian and Bill for steering me (with confidence) in the right direction. I'll probably do a review once the speakers settle in a bit more. For now, the imaging, soundstage, sub woofer like bass, the tone, and holistic sound coming from these speakers is amazing. I'm very happy with them, even though they aren't fully burned in. For me, worth the cost.

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    Listening Room:
    Shindo Vosne Romanee and Haut Brion, Shindo Alnico 604's, Fostex T90A's, slate Lenco TT, Schick tonearm, Bob's Devices 1311, PS Audio DirectStream, Naim CD5, Sonos, Shindo IC's and wire, WE wire
    On loan - in a buddy's man cave: Almarro a205a, Sonos, Rega Juras
    HT: McCormack MAP1 and HT3, Manaplaner CC2 and MC1's, REL, Cambridge DacMagic, Sonos

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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Bongo, thanks for sharing. Great looking pics. Gorgeous Shindo system. I love the Shindo sound.


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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Craig, Love your system. I'm so glad it met your expectation. Enjoy it in good health.

    I also loved my Shindo gear (VR,CC80,Montille CV391,Aurigies and Mr.T ) when I had them. I would still have them if I didn't have any issue with the dealer and distributor.

    Keep us posted.
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    Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?

    Craig, They are gorgeous! Congratulations! I'd love to hear them.
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