joz Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 On 13/03/2021 at 12:37 AM, doogie44 said: Interesting comments about the Martin Logan Monolith. Having loved the CLS (with sub) driven by VTL tubes, I couldn't get the Monoliths I upgraded to to dance--especially at higher volumes (driven by Classe 25). The sound always felt lacklustre. Possibly distorted somewhat. I was disappointed but this also triggered my journey towards SET amps as I then went 'small scale' in my quest for tonal purity. Shenzen Labs VAL 211 monos driving Artemis EOS 2-way speakers: bliss for a decade. Just my 2c worth Well my first reaction with the MLs was a bit of a disappointment . But only because I was expecting them to compete with the big SGRs . But soon realised that keeping them within a certain range they truly sang. I drove them with with what I had on hand which was an Elektra Phynx tubed pre and a HD3 Reference @300/side. They just worked beautifully. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiohippo Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Congrats they look amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 Some more pics 8 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blybo Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Great to hear @joz . Did you have them off the back wall and toed in previously? I remember them against the rear wall and straight into the room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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joz Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 3 hours ago, blybo said: Great to hear @joz . Did you have them off the back wall and toed in previously? I remember them against the rear wall and straight into the room Only a bit further out but with a bit more toe in this time. Possibly a bit to much though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martykt Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 2 hours ago, joz said: Only a bit further out but with a bit more toe in this time. Possibly a bit to much though. The illuminators come across as a speaker that are not overly fussy as far as position goes and don't need a heap of toe-in especially in that big room. Have the new footers made much of a difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frednork Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 They really do look awe inspiring Joe! And If you need some measuring happy to help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemack Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Great news. The SGR team provide nothing less than superb service. Another great Aussie manufacturer. Can’t wait to have a listen to these monsters again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigpen Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Those outriggers look exceptional - I wonder if they make them separately for other speakers?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anandpkumar Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 On 14/03/2021 at 11:09 AM, joz said: Some more pics Great to see these back in action. Some cling film still stuck to the sides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 On 14/03/2021 at 5:37 PM, frednork said: They really do look awe inspiring Joe! And If you need some measuring happy to help!! Thanks , but all done now. On 15/03/2021 at 6:04 PM, unclemack said: Great news. The SGR team provide nothing less than superb service. Another great Aussie manufacturer. Can’t wait to have a listen to these monsters again. Yep, absolutely outstanding service from the boys. You just need to come back to town. On 15/03/2021 at 6:21 PM, Pigpen said: Those outriggers look exceptional - I wonder if they make them separately for other speakers?? These were custom from Stuart, not sure he'd want to do anymore custom work after doing mine On 16/03/2021 at 10:41 AM, anandpkumar said: Great to see these back in action. Some cling film still stuck to the sides Yep, trust someone to pickup on that All peeled of once in situ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 On 14/03/2021 at 4:42 PM, Martykt said: The illuminators come across as a speaker that are not overly fussy as far as position goes and don't need a heap of toe-in especially in that big room. Have the new footers made much of a difference? The footers were more for stability and my piece of mind rather than sound improvement, they were already on spikes previously. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil c Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Glad to see some normality has returned @joz, however place looks a tad under dressed without a mighty fish tank! However with the ultra low frequency shockwaves shaking the last one apart, best to be safe with one of smaller dimensions like this ! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyW Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Wowza! What absolute monsters! My wife would never allow anything like that in the living room 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realysm42 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 8 hours ago, MattyW said: Wowza! What absolute monsters! My wife would never allow anything like that in the living room Time to upgrade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyW Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, realysm42 said: Time to upgrade? Hellz no.....I've a toddler here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muon* Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 9 minutes ago, MattyW said: Hellz no.....I've a toddler here. She won't be able to knock those over 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigpen Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 On 24/03/2021 at 9:13 AM, joz said: These were custom from Stuart, not sure he'd want to do anymore custom work after doing mine Have just engaged both VAF and Grizzlyworks for outriggers for my i93. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil c Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 21 hours ago, realysm42 said: Time to upgrade? Now that's just mean, wives are harder to find! Although - - - 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyW Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, evil c said: Now that's just mean, wives are harder to find! Although - - - Hence my toddler comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panasonkyo Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 On 07/03/2021 at 9:33 AM, MrBurns84 said: @joz That centre doesnt look like it does the Illuminator's justice... perhaps SGR can custom build a matching illuminator centre? lol The centre looks like a Whatmough Monitors P-06 perhaps? Is it staying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 15 hours ago, panasonkyo said: The centre looks like a Whatmough Monitors P-06 perhaps? Is it staying? Yep, had Whatmoughs all round back in the day. It's not really a sonic match for the SGRs but at this stage it's staying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmie Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Truly sensational stuff there @joz I know from experience just how dedicated the Ralstons are and the quality of their products. Everything has to be perfect. Can't imagine how much those speakers would cost to make/purchase now, they are quite incredible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmie Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Have you considered upgrading the amplification? A pretty penny to provide all the chanels required at the quality demanded. I can put you in touch with my Columbian importer freind if you wish, he's always happy to provide fiscal opportunities to daring young chaps such as yourself. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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