GPA 604 8H III

Hrmmf · 06:10 PM

So I'm thinking about spending my hard earned cash on a pair of these coax's

The problem is that I live in Denmark, and I can't just audition a pair.

In the past I had a pair of diy Tannoy Buckingham's which I loved, but in a moment of stupidity I sold them.
Lately I've build a pair of 7pi corner horns which also are great, but it's time for renewal.

My question is: are these super sounding monstorous speakers, or just a bit over hyped?
The GPA's will cost me almost $3000 before they reach my doorstep so it's
a low down dirty same if the don't live it up!

I listen mostly to indie/rock and metal!

Help me please!

- Thomas

GM · 29th March 2011, 04:49 AM

Never having auditioned the Tannoys, don't know how the 604 compares, but most of the earlier models have a strong following and after all, probably more music was mastered on them than any other studio monitor and the series 3 is somewhat improved over them.

What makes or breaks them is the XO, so the more elaborate one with the mids, HF adjustment and proper time delay is desirable. Unfortunately, you will have to build them as it's not available from GPA AFAIK.

Frankly, at $3 k and the type of music you listen to, a larger VOT components two way would be my choice if your room isn't too small and/or you have to sit close.

Anyway, the Altec forum is a more appropriate place for discussing this driver as there's some Europeans with 604s that you can maybe audition: Altec User's Board - Hostboard

GM

Hrmmf · 29th March 2011, 09:52 AM

Thanks GM!

I'll take a closer look at the appropriate forum.

Thomas

Altec Best · 9th April 2011, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hrmmf

The GPA's will cost me almost $3000 before they reach my doorstep

I think they won't cost you that much. They are $950 each, US $.So for the pair it will cost $1900 US Dollars + Shipping.

Hrmmf · 9th April 2011, 09:03 AM

Well I wish, duties and taxes are ~30%, shipping ~$300 :-(

Altec Best · 10th April 2011, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hrmmf

Well I wish, duties and taxes are ~30%, shipping ~$300 :-(

Bummer ! Do you have any family here in the states. That can buy them and then send as used equipment as a gift from one family member to another !

28th March 2011, 06:08 PM	#1
Hrmmf diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2008	GPA 604 8H III So I'm thinking about spending my hard earned cash on a pair of these coax's The problem is that I live in Denmark, and I can't just audition a pair. In the past I had a pair of diy Tannoy Buckingham's which I loved, but in a moment of stupidity I sold them. Lately I've build a pair of 7pi corner horns which also are great, but it's time for renewal. My question is: are these super sounding monstorous speakers, or just a bit over hyped? The GPA's will cost me almost $3000 before they reach my doorstep so it's a low down dirty same if the don't live it up! I listen mostly to indie/rock and metal! Help me please! - Thomas Last edited by Hrmmf; 28th March 2011 at 06:10 PM.

29th March 2011, 04:49 AM	#2
GM diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chamblee, Ga.	Never having auditioned the Tannoys, don't know how the 604 compares, but most of the earlier models have a strong following and after all, probably more music was mastered on them than any other studio monitor and the series 3 is somewhat improved over them. What makes or breaks them is the XO, so the more elaborate one with the mids, HF adjustment and proper time delay is desirable. Unfortunately, you will have to build them as it's not available from GPA AFAIK. Frankly, at $3 k and the type of music you listen to, a larger VOT components two way would be my choice if your room isn't too small and/or you have to sit close. Anyway, the Altec forum is a more appropriate place for discussing this driver as there's some Europeans with 604s that you can maybe audition: Altec User's Board - Hostboard GM __________________ Loud is Beautiful if it's Clean! As always though, the usual disclaimers apply to this post's contents.

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29th March 2011, 09:52 AM	#3
Hrmmf diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2008	Thanks GM! I'll take a closer look at the appropriate forum. Thomas

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Hrmmf diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2008	Well I wish, duties and taxes are ~30%, shipping ~$300 :-(

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