For sale are two speakers equipped with AudioNirvana Super 15 Alnico on the front and IMG Stageline (Monacor) 18" SPA-45PA on the back.
The cabinet was built by a local carpenter from 23mm birch plywood to the specifications of Dave Dicks (commonsenseaudio) (€600). It is the 8.0 (8 feet³) with external dimensions of 49x53x113cm. The surface is so far untreated and in very good condition. The speakers were finished at the end of 2019.
I bought the Audio Nirvana chasis from Dave in June 2019 (€1500,- including taxes and freight). The IMG stagelines (€400,-) are a few years older and were intended for an open baffle subwoofer, but that didn't work with my setup options. They are more or less unused.
Originally, the speakers were built to Dave's specifications as a bass reflex, but with that, there was hardly any bass possible....
It has been shown with the support of the forum (thanks again to Scottmoos and others) that the Super 15 Alnico are better suited for open baffle than for bass reflex.
So I have removed the rear panel. That was soundwise significantly better but still little bass.
Then I separated the cabinet in the middle by another bottom and installed the bass in a split rear panel. After attempts with ready-made crossovers that did not fit right, I disconnected the bass again and let the Super 15 run solo.
This already works really well. Ambitious professionals could get a lot more out of it with a miniDSP 2x4 or so and the right amps.The long backs are of course still available too.
Dave says "these are the best speakers in the world"
. Meanwhile there are only the Super 15 ferrit at Dave, don't ask me why...
Conclusion: These speakers are only sold locally to collectors because of the weight and size. I could possibly deliver within a radius of 200km (Germany PLZ88481).
I hope this works out, if not we see further....
It would be a pity if the housings become high end rabbit hutches... hahaha
I am open to serious offers!
Please do not beg
The cabinet was built by a local carpenter from 23mm birch plywood to the specifications of Dave Dicks (commonsenseaudio) (€600). It is the 8.0 (8 feet³) with external dimensions of 49x53x113cm. The surface is so far untreated and in very good condition. The speakers were finished at the end of 2019.
I bought the Audio Nirvana chasis from Dave in June 2019 (€1500,- including taxes and freight). The IMG stagelines (€400,-) are a few years older and were intended for an open baffle subwoofer, but that didn't work with my setup options. They are more or less unused.
Originally, the speakers were built to Dave's specifications as a bass reflex, but with that, there was hardly any bass possible....
It has been shown with the support of the forum (thanks again to Scottmoos and others) that the Super 15 Alnico are better suited for open baffle than for bass reflex.
So I have removed the rear panel. That was soundwise significantly better but still little bass.
Then I separated the cabinet in the middle by another bottom and installed the bass in a split rear panel. After attempts with ready-made crossovers that did not fit right, I disconnected the bass again and let the Super 15 run solo.
This already works really well. Ambitious professionals could get a lot more out of it with a miniDSP 2x4 or so and the right amps.The long backs are of course still available too.
Dave says "these are the best speakers in the world"
. Meanwhile there are only the Super 15 ferrit at Dave, don't ask me why...Conclusion: These speakers are only sold locally to collectors because of the weight and size. I could possibly deliver within a radius of 200km (Germany PLZ88481).
I hope this works out, if not we see further....
It would be a pity if the housings become high end rabbit hutches... hahaha
I am open to serious offers!
Please do not beg
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Hello Baggerbole- I've got a pair of AN Super 8's, they are my favorite speakers. I also own an Audio Nirvana EL-84 amplifier. I like the sound. My musician son likes the sound of the gear more than me, says it's his favorite amp/speaker combination for several reasons. Here's a photo of the EL84 amp. The Polk speakers have the Super 8's in them. (Not using the Polk RTA-12 filters on top).
I will contact my nephew in Switzerland to see if he would be interested to buy you speakers/cabinets. He's not really into the DIY Audio, but he did mention how much he like the sound of my Super 8's last year when he was in the US.
Shipping from the EU to USA is a real hassle, too many customs requirements and taxes for me.
Good luck with the sale.
I will contact my nephew in Switzerland to see if he would be interested to buy you speakers/cabinets. He's not really into the DIY Audio, but he did mention how much he like the sound of my Super 8's last year when he was in the US.
Shipping from the EU to USA is a real hassle, too many customs requirements and taxes for me.
Good luck with the sale.
His mother (sister in law) went to grad school in Geneva in the 1970s. She got married to a Swiss citizen and never left.
Her son (nephew) also went to grad school in Switzerland, married a woman from Iceland who was a student at the same school. They now have two son's, and nephew has an awesome setup in his basement. He's also involved in the local DJ scene.
Her son (nephew) also went to grad school in Switzerland, married a woman from Iceland who was a student at the same school. They now have two son's, and nephew has an awesome setup in his basement. He's also involved in the local DJ scene.