YG Acoustics Launches Peaks Series

CPP said:
From stereo.net

"The YG Acoustics Peaks range is available in Balanced Oak, Flamed Rosewood and Datuk Ebony and starts at $8,500 for the Cairn, with Tor costing $10,500. Talus costs $14,200, with the Ascent and Summit priced at $19,800 and $25,000, respectively. The Descent sub is $7,800".

Interesting
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I would be interested to hear some of them and the Descent subwoofer looks intriguing.
 
kzhtoo said:
The reason Suncoast is thriving. I live in an area that has many many high-end stores, but I can’t think of anyone that isn’t asshole-ish. Guess what, 100% of my system is not from local.

There are many manufacturers these days and if you think there’s still a significant customer base that feel they must have a brand or two, you’re delusional. So many good sounding AND good looking products to choose from for any part of an audio system. What rare is a good dealer.
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Thank you. [emoji3590].


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This is great news to me.

Makes the brand more accessible to a wider audience but, keeping some of their key technologies.

Further, it looks like the Peaks Series are all sealed cabinets so, no ports.

I honestly was only expecting 3 models to compete directly with the Magico A series.

But, this is good news for the brand and industry.

Looking forward to hearing them in person.
 
nc42acc said:
For the members who have heard the YG how does their sound signature compare to Magico which I think is the direct competitor?
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I have had significant listening time with both YG Acoustics Sonja 2.2 and Magico M6 at both dealers and shows. While I agree that the brands are direct competitors, their sonic signature in my opinion is quite a bit different. Both brands sound terrific and I like each model very much.

When I listen to the YG Acoustics Sonja 2.2, their tonality is extremely neutral, you truly forget about them. They do not wow me with their sound but they allow me to focus on the music. After extended listening, I really began to admire how they step out of the way and enable me to become immersed. The tweeter is invisible, midrange is lifelike and bass is fast, textured and goes deep but is not visceral.

When I listen to the Magico M6, I admire their amazing precision, transparency, imaging and soundstage. There is a major wow factor with these speakers. They also disappear but it is more from an imaging standpoint. If I close my eyes, I have no idea where they are in the room. They produce a huge wall of sound. They also have more robust and powerful bass with perfect texture but there is some emphasis in the mid to upper bass. Midrange and tweeter are highly detailed and transparent. They are all about accuracy.

The speakers sound different enough that if you listen to both, there will be a clear favorite. I can’t imagine anyone saying it’s a toss up.

Ken
 
nc42acc said:
Mike would you say the Magico A series is the lion share of their sales? If so I can see YG going for that market to boost production. High end audio I would think has a shrinking consumer base. I really like the use of dual materials in the cabinets so what I call “pretty” wood can be used to boost the aesthetic appeal. For the members who have heard the YG how does their sound signature compare to Magico which I think is the direct competitor?
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Years ago, I cross shopped the Magico S1Mk2 and YG Carmel 2.

Outside of the amazing treble resolution of the Magico Smk2 (Diamond coated Beryllium) which was superior to the Carmel 2.

YG has since released their new tweeter technology called Billet dome

BilletDome™ - YG Acoustics

However, it makes it debut at the Hailey 2.2 and higher in their speaker lineup.

So, it hasn't tricked down yet.

That said, I purchased the Carmel 2 and haven't regretted it since.

I found that the Carmel 2 was a all around superior speaker to the S1 Mk2.

To my ears and tastes YG's are very special.

I look forward to having my Carmel 2s upgraded to the 3s when they are released

Another "advantage" to me over Magico is upgradeability.

When the Magico S1 Mark 3 is released. You'll have to trade in the speaker or sell it yourself.

Whereas, YG offers upgradeability to their speakers.

Upgrades/Expansions - YG Acoustics
 
I had the Carmel 2 for a couple of years. I loved them although you need a sub to go along, which was always a contentious issue.
I was going to upgrade to the Hailey, but then I heard (and then bought) the A5. I don’t have much experience with the A3 or A1, but to compete with the A5, the new series would have to be as good or better than their expensive offerings. YMMV.
 
when does the non compete clause for ex founder and Chief Engineer, Yoav Geva end?

I wonder what he has brewing as he is young.
 
XV-1 said:
when does the non compete clause for ex founder and Chief Engineer, Yoav Geva end?

I wonder what he has brewing as he is young.
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My understanding is that he’s heavy into real estate now and no interest in audio.


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Question is whether the new 'Peaks' series still will require a steam engine brute of an amp upstream as does the rest of the YG line? If so, have YG really made any progress??
 
Once again, and this is really getting old, you have me confused with someone else. Who the hell are you anyhow???
 
CPP said:
.."The YG Acoustics Peaks range is available in Balanced Oak, Flamed Rosewood and Datuk Ebony and starts at $8,500 for the Cairn, with Tor costing $10,500. Talus costs $14,200, with the Ascent and Summit priced at $19,800 and $25,000, respectively. The Descent sub is $7,800".
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YG Rack is more expensive than some of these new YG speakers. Weird.
 
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