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    New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Just noticed on Pitch Perfects' website a newly introduced speaker by Auditorium A23. Designed in conjunction with Ken Shindo before his passing. Utilizes the LM 755A Alnico driver. Looks similar in design to the Petit Latour. Possibly another great loudspeaker to pair with Shindo gear
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    and Auditorium A23 cables.
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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Link to Line Magnetic 755i field coil speaker review .. is the big Latour a LM field coil ?

    Line Magnetic Audio LM 755i Field Coil Speaker Review | Dagogo | A Unique Audiophile Experience

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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Quote Originally Posted by Spla'nin View Post
    Link to Line Magnetic 755i field coil speaker review .. is the big Latour a LM field coil ?

    Line Magnetic Audio LM 755i Field Coil Speaker Review | Dagogo | A Unique Audiophile Experience
    Not sure what drivers are in the Shindo speakers. We need Matt or JH to clarify.
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    and Auditorium A23 cables.
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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    I want this new ken homage real bad and I have not even heard it yet!
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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    I'd love to hear it. I am sure it's special.
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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    I'd love to hear it. I am sure it's special.
    +1

    I've always been intrigued by the LM755. One of these days I'll hear it.



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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Shindo speakers don't use any LM parts.


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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Quote Originally Posted by NeilNZ View Post
    Shindo speakers don't use any LM parts.
    Neil - who said they did?
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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Quote Originally Posted by Spla'nin View Post
    Link to Line Magnetic 755i field coil speaker review .. is the big Latour a LM field coil ?
    Just clearing this up.


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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Quote Originally Posted by NeilNZ View Post
    Just clearing this up.
    Sure. But I don't think anyone said that he did? Neil, when do you get your pair?


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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Quote Originally Posted by Spla'nin View Post
    Link to Line Magnetic 755i field coil speaker review .. is the big Latour a LM field coil ?

    Line Magnetic Audio LM 755i Field Coil Speaker Review | Dagogo | A Unique Audiophile Experience

    This link has no relevance to the speaker Dale was talking about. Apples and oranges.
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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Quote Originally Posted by NeilNZ View Post
    Shindo speakers don't use any LM parts.
    You'd certainly hope not!

    Perhaps a better answer to the 2nd poster would be the Latour uses Shindo's own modified Altec drivers.

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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Quote Originally Posted by Katoomer View Post
    Looks similar in design to the Petit Latour
    Not really... the description, which mentions "internal labyrinth construction", implies some type of back loaded horn, which the Petite Latour certainly is not. Even physically, using the LP as a reference, it appears much smaller than the PL.

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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Quote Originally Posted by omodo View Post
    Not really... the description, which mentions "internal labyrinth construction", implies some type of back loaded horn, which the Petite Latour certainly is not. Even physically, using the LP as a reference, it appears much smaller than the PL.
    Details, details. Geez!
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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Word on the street is they will sell for around $19K! Ouch!
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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker



    Interesting speakers. I agree on the price Dale!
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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    These are going to be fantastic. Lots of $ but fantastic.


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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Quote Originally Posted by Cucumber_jones View Post
    These are going to be fantastic. Lots of $ but fantastic.


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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Doug .What is on side panel ?
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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Quote Originally Posted by BlueMcIntosh View Post
    Doug .What is on side panel ?
    Not exactly sure but it looks like grill cloth. I don't think these have arrived in the U.S. yet so it may be a couple of months before we get more details.
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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Quote Originally Posted by dlb2 View Post
    Not exactly sure but it looks like grill cloth. I don't think these have arrived in the U.S. yet so it may be a couple of months before we get more details.
    Thanks Doug. maybe back load horn system.
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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    I don't have enough posts to 'post' links, but there is now more information on the auditorium23 website about these speakers

    (auditorium-23 dot de)

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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Quote Originally Posted by omodo View Post
    I don't have enough posts to 'post' links, but there is now more information on the auditorium23 website about these speakers

    (auditorium-23 dot de)
    Thanks for the link. This one will take you right there.

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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    I was all set to buy these until I heard the price. I have no doubt they are worth the price. I was just not prepared to go that deep. That is why I went with the Auditorium Hommage LM755 Alnico speakers.
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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Chris- What's the difference in price between the A23 Homage Ken, and the A23 Homage LM755 Alnico ?
    Congrats on your purchase!

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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Quote Originally Posted by fjn04 View Post
    Chris- What's the difference in price between the A23 Homage Ken, and the A23 Homage LM755 Alnico ?
    Congrats on your purchase!
    $9,000....
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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    What is retail price on LM 755 Alnico vs A23 Ken?

    Congrat's as well on your new speakers.

    looking forward to hearing your impressions.
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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Chris, congratulations! I had the Lafite for a couple of years and love them. I bet these are in the same ball park and look forward to hearing your critique once they arrive.


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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Quote Originally Posted by dlb2 View Post
    Thanks for the link. This one will take you right there.
    Thanks for that!

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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    good read i just followed a link from there to get to a review then followed another link to a 3 part review on 0/96's. all very interesting to say the least. i will get up to In Living Stereo in september and give a listen to what they have in stock. im very happy with my present setup and whats incoming, but i need speakers to go with it. my speakers are fine on low watts but im looking for my final pair.
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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Is there any A23 speaker this is better than Shindo's Latour?

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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Just to think in terms of better or worse isnt always the right way to justify. Is there something like a best speaker?
    There may be different concepts of real high quality LOUDspeakers available, but who is the judge to declare one concept to be superior to another? At the end, it boils down to a personal decision based on taste and listening preferences.

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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    I am selling my pair of Auditorium Hommage a Ken speakers if anyone is interested!
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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Hey Logey,
    Beautiful speaker. Forgive the stalkerish comments but I've been watching your speaker evolution from afar, mostly from the forums and audiogon/usaudiomart. I believe you had the O96, then Silverbacks, then these A23 Hommage a Ken. How have you been enjoying all these speakers? Not to mention, the mighty GM70s I saw on Audiogon a while back. You must have progressed through quite a few high sensitivity speakers and Shindo electronics that you would have an interesting perspective on the little world that is Shindo and the assorted matches, I'd love to hear your thoughts on all the equipment you've owned.

    Good luck with all the changes!

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    Hi Logey,
    How much you are selling them for.
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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    The speakers are sold. Thanks.
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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    What wood veneers?

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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    Logey, would you like to comment on the differences between O96 and Hommage a Ken and maybe on your later speaker? What have you missed with the Ken?

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    Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker

    One has a tweeter, the other has not. To the qualities of the 755 there is nothing more to add.

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