My Avantgarde Duo XD - simply incredible....

Mr Peabody said:
Keep in mind Joe when comparing bass of Duo vs 4367, one is passive and the other powered. The passive would be subject to the amp used.

I have to say your enthusiasm is enough to make us all lust for AG, LOL It would be cool to have four 12's in my room and if the compression driver is better, so much the more.

What does the DSP do, is there a microphone or some way the speaker compensates for the room?
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The EQ allows for selecting the curve, setting the crossover and adjusting everything below 150hz (in the case of Duo). It allows you to set up to 40 or 50 different presets if you want (I only use one). You can adjust over all bass level. It’s very powerful and dial the speakers into the room. I play pink noise and use my own microphone and software to determine measurements.


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I’m not that sophisticated regarding DSP. I’ll eventually get Mike here to tweak me but I have a little work to do before he even attempts to get here.

The fact that the bass is active, powerful and super tight is almost enough to go Duo. Having sweet Alnico drivers and an almost infinite soundstage size is a gigantic plus for me. I’m hooked.
 
Paul said:
Once you get used to with horn sound you just can’t hear the cone and dome speakers anymore they all sound compressed. That box sound is so noticeable. Well... it’s too late now ...
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This.

Precisely this. Couldn’t agree more.


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Pretty amazing setup. I’d absolutely love to hear the Coincident 300B amps. Supposed to be wonderful. The video proves that.
 
joeinid said:
Pretty amazing setup. I’d absolutely love to hear the Coincident 300B amps. Supposed to be wonderful. The video proves that.
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Wow, based on the video that sounds like a great way to go. Such a lifelike but relaxed sound. Very hard to get both transparency and ease.

Best,
Ken
 
Jack said:
Joe

The little Dynamo SE Mk II would be worth taking for a spin with the Duo's at only $1499.
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That could me fun too. Not expensive at all too.

I think the Frankenstein 300B is in the process of an upgrade to make it better. OMG.
 
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Hi Joe,

Happy to see you are getting such enjoyment out of your new speakers. I haven’t seen you gush over an audio component this much since.....well, never! :D

Enjoy,
Ken
 
Thank you Ken.

These really are a game changer for me. So enveloping and they give me that "you are there" feeling. Sweet SET, for me, is EXACTLY what I am looking for in sound. These are so efficient and effortless that it's addicting.

Sitting there and/or reclining in the dark with a favorite artist is almost a religious experience now. I just wish my room was a little bigger but I can tweak what I have for an even better experience. I just love it.
 
I went by Mikes the other day and did some serious listening to his Avantgarde Duos. Wow they are nice! And him being the consummate salesman he even let me play with bell samples and let me pick out my favorite combination: light amber bronze. And pointed out that the Uno Finos would work in my small listening space on the outside chance I might want a pair.
What a great guy huh! The Duos are spectacular sounding and the staging was as good as I have heard. Well in my young days I was somewhat of a horn dog.............humm
 
joeinid said:
Thank you Ken.

These really are a game changer for me. So enveloping and they give me that "you are there" feeling. Sweet SET, for me, is EXACTLY what I am looking for in sound. These are so efficient and effortless that it's addicting.

Sitting there and/or reclining in the dark with a favorite artist is almost a religious experience now. I just wish my room was a little bigger but I can tweak what I have for an even better experience. I just love it.
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Hmmmm this AG makes your really Horny Eh !
 
Dguitarnut said:
I went by Mikes the other day and did some serious listening to his Avantgarde Duos. Wow they are nice! And him being the consummate salesman he even let me play with bell samples and let me pick out my favorite combination: light amber bronze. And pointed out that the Uno Finos would work in my small listening space on the outside chance I might want a pair.
What a great guy huh! The Duos are spectacular sounding and the staging was as good as I have heard. Well in my young days I was somewhat of a horn dog.............humm
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Congrats Larry on Uno Fino ! :D
 
Dguitarnut said:
Lol........not yet......staying clear on the other side of the Sunshine Skyway bridge..........must resist! :eyebrow:
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