SOLD: FS: APOGEE STAGE SPEAKERS with upgraded Northcreek crossovers

[Koalabear]

Item: APOGEE STAGE Speakers With UPGRADED NORTHCREEK CROSSOVER NETWORKS
Location: SYDNEY
Price: $2200
Item Condition: Very good?Excellent
Reason for selling: NLR
Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only
Extra Info: Upgraded Northcreek crossover networks. The man who designed the original crossovers has upgraded the whole crossover with the Northcreek crossovers.

The speakers sit on the MiniGrand Platform/Subwoofers.  The DAX active crossover to the subs is not provided.

Dick Osler summarizes
It's good-looking, with excellent bass extension and definition. In terms of soundstage transparency it rivals any loudspeaker money can buy. It's capable of resolving low-level nuances and deftly reproducing transients with considerable speed and control. Dynamic contrasts from soft to loud are reproduced with ease and no sense of compression. Its ability to portray instrumental outlines with realistic spaciousness and bloom is nothing short of amazing. In terms of clarity and transparency, the Stage is without peer at its asking price. It possesses the innate ability to communicate the music's essentials at a level that comes very close to capturing the feeling of live music
Read more at https://www.stereophile.com/content/apogee-stage-mini-grand-loudspeakers-page-7#Jb23pAbdYWz5Er4l.99

 

Apogee Stage: Two-way dipole speaker system with a 12" by 26", electromagnetic film-diaphragm woofer and a 0.7" by 26" ribbon midrange/tweeter. Crossover frequency: 600Hz. Crossover slope: 6dB/octave gradually increasing to 12dB/octave. Frequency range: 30Hz-20kHz (no tolerance specified). Sensitivity: not specified. Nominal impedance: 3 ohms. Recommended minimum amplifier power: 100W
Read more at https://www.stereophile.com/content/apogee-stage-mini-grand-loudspeakers-specifications#1SV2OJZ3CX8AW8e8.99

Mini-Grand Stereo Subwoofer: Drive-units: two reflex-loaded 8" cone woofers per side. Crossover frequency: 80Hz (provided by outboard, DAX crossover network). Frequency range: 24Hz-80Hz (no tolerance specified). Sensitivity: not specified, designed to match Stages. Impedance: 3 ohms nominal. Recommended amplifier power: 75W minimum, 200W maximum.
Dimensions: 11" H by 27.5" W by 18.75" D. Weight: 55 lbs each.
Finish: black sand.
Read more at https://www.stereophile.com/content/apogee-stage-mini-grand-loudspeakers-specifications#1SV2OJZ3CX8AW8e8.99

 

SOME INDEPENDENT QUOTES on the Northcreek Crossovers;

Same experience here - I guess the original x-overs had the right measurements (?) but I found out that they didn't sound right 

I upgraded my Stage x-overs and my ears are thrilled!

Best regards

Lars

 

I've had my Northcreek crossovers for over a year now and I'm happy with the improvements it made to the system. The base is much improved as is detail and overal coherency of the sound. They aren't cheap, but they come with a 6 month trial period and money back guarantee.

Rick

 
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[Festooned]

Wow, that sounds like a steal. I have fond memories of some Stages being driven by an ME1400. Just gorgeous - though they don't need quite that much of a boat anchor to delight. The mini-grand set-up would be an end-game system for many I suspect. You get the sound-staging of the dipoles and the punch of some very good conventional bass boxes. 

Edited November 18, 2019 by treuben

[Koalabear]

Hi Treuben,

You are absolutely correct.

Even elevating the Stages on the sub platform without activating the subs results in a great improvement.

The Northcreek crossovers take the stages to another level.

Have a lovely day.

Cheers KB

3 hours ago, treuben said:

Wow, that sounds like a steal. I have fond memories of some Stages being driven by an ME1400. Just gorgeous - though they don't need quite that much of a boat anchor to delight. The mini-grand set-up would be an end-game system for many I suspect. You get the sound-staging of the dipoles and the punch of some very good conventional bass boxes.