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Newform Research R630 ribbon project

SOLD

For more info see the build thread here https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/abandoned-project-2-newform-r630-ribbon-system.415847/

2 ea Newform Research R30 ribbon drivers $475/pr 46 lb (still available new for $1042/pr https://www.newformresearch.com/index.php/products/our-models/bare-ribbons/r30 ) Shipped in original packaging

2 ea ScanSpeak 18W/8545K (open coils) $30/pr 9.2 lb

2 ea Newform XO’s for above free + shipping 1.5 lb

2 ea Cabinets free + shipping 18 lb

Free pickup in Mountain View, CA 94043

All offers considered

Packaging materials will add to weight & shipping cost

Full-resolution photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/3HCg7vEm13SYJuWv5

If you google reviews for Newform Ribbons I believe you'll find that the consensus is that these are high end drivers; IIRC the odd less-than-glowing response is likely due to the woofer paired with it.

https://www.google.com/search?q=newform+research+ribbon+reviews&newwindow=1&sca_esv=08a7c6c574dce941&sca_upv=1&sxsrf=ADLYWIKxVt-Dsize8UPuzYIlgV-aFvKfvw:1722629125517&ei=BTytZtmeH5fMkPIP4NTUyAY&ved=0ahUKEwiZtezIjdeHAxUXJkQIHWAqFWkQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=newform+research+ribbon+reviews&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiH25ld2Zvcm0gcmVzZWFyY2ggcmliYm9uIHJldmlld3MyCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiABBiiBDIIEAAYgAQYogQyCBAAGIAEGKIESONKULEJWLUkcAF4AJABAJgBe6ABtQSqAQMwLjW4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgWgArwEwgIIECEYoAEYwwTCAggQABiiBBiJBcICChAhGKABGMMEGAqYAwCIBgGSBwMwLjWgB80M&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

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