Omegarrays!

[jholtz]

I’ve been listening to my new line arrays for several days now and thought it was time to share some listening impressions. The Omegarray is Rick’s latest creation in his new “Next Level” series of speakers. It consists of (10) Aurium cantus AC-130 MKII 5” drivers and (8) Fountek JP-2 ribbons per cabinet. I also built in a Stryke AV-12 (TC Sounds) 12" sub powered by a PE 500 watt plate amp in each cabinet to fill in the bottom end.

I use these for both music and home theater so anything less than full range dynamic speakers just won’t do. My goal has been to have a pair of reference speakers that accurately reproduce a live performance as I perceive it. Here’s what I think of them…

Imaging: Any evaluation of a line array has to start with imaging. I expected a walk around image but I didn’t expect it to be so 3 dimensional. The Omegarrays create a “you are there, reach out and touch them” type image that is deep and layered. The separation of vocals and performers is amazing. The Omegarrays simply disappear and let the music come through as it was intended. Very realistic!

Detail & Dynamics: 10 low distortion drivers doing the work of one, creates spectacular dynamics and detail. The AC130’s have a Kevlar/Carbon Fiber composite cone and are very detailed without being analytical while remaining extremely smooth and musical! The JP-2’s are airy, detailed and very extended. The sound of triangles float in front of you and cymbals shimmer just the right amount. Beautiful!

Vocals: The Omegarrays have the most realistic presentation of vocals that I’ve ever heard in a speaker. When you close your eyes while listening to a good recording, you’re transported to the original presentation. I’ve heard really, really good speakers in this regard but the Omegarrays are truly the next level.

Home Theater: I had concerns about integrating a line array with a point source center channel and surrounds. I had nothing to worry about. They integrate better than point source mains. The superb imaging of an array makes surround sound even better and the Omegarrays simply disappear. Very, very nice!

Miscellaneous thoughts: The Omegarrays have 97+ db sensitivity and will play at outrageous volumes effortlessly. A 10 watt amp could easily hit THX volume levels. There just isn’t any compression to the music when you crank the volume. Also, the clarity is superb at all volume levels. The sound is uncanny in it’s realism.

Summary: I have finally found reference speakers that take me to the performance from my listening room. I’ll have these for a very, very long time. Rick told me that omega meant the end in Latin. Now I see why he named these speakers the Omegarrays. They are the end of my search for audio nirvana. I highly recommend them. If anyone is near the Midwest and would like to hear the Omegarrays, send me an email and I’ll arrange a listening session.

Jim

[Hybrid fourdoor]

Sounds cool, I like 97db sens!

For a sec I thought thread was titled "Omygodarrays!"....sounds close

[Dr. ODD]

What´s about Pictures and Plans

[jholtz]

The Omegarray is from Selah Audio and available in completed or kit form I believe. Rick Craig developed the design and can give specific information regarding pricing and options.

http://www.selahaudio.com

Jim

[Dr. ODD]

Tank you
But your link does not work Cold you check it ?

[jholtz]

Sorry, I forgot the dot. Try this...

http://www.selahaudio.com

Jim

Originally posted by Dr. ODD
Tank you
But your link does not work Cold you check it ?

[ftjandra]

Hi, can I get the overall dimensions of each speaker and its approximate weight? Thanks!

--Ferdi

[johninCR]

With that kind of writeup, what's your commission on the $7K price tag ? Oh, wait a second, I really do believe you're just a happy customer..

[jholtz]

I built my own cabinets so I can't tell you what Rick will be offering. He has several cabinet builders for those that want a completed speaker or he'll sell the design as a kit too, I believe. It would also be dependent on whether you built in the subs as I did. The ones he has on his web site are the ones I built. Anyway, they are 14 1/2" W x 16" D x 74 3/4" T and weigh about 200+ lbs. each. I have a dedicated home theater/listening room so it isn't a problem but if you had to move them much, a 2-wheel cart makes much easier.

HTH

Jim

Originally posted by ftjandra
Hi, can I get the overall dimensions of each speaker and its approximate weight? Thanks!

--Ferdi

[jholtz]

Sorry to disappoint you but I really don't get a penny of commision. I think the design is that good. You may not. That's subjective.

Actually, I've never met Rick in person and have only talked to him on the phone a couple of times. If you frequented the Madisound message board or Audio Circle, You'd know that Rick is highly respected as a speaker designer and a very nice guy to do business with.

Rick does offer kit prices too. If you think 7K is high for a completed speaker, compare them to the new Ephifiny (sp), Pipe Dreams or Red Rose line arrays. These are a bargain at $7K in comparison.


Jim

Originally posted by johninCR
With that kind of writeup, what's your commission on the $7K price tag ? Oh, wait a second, I really do believe you're just a happy customer..