Super High End driver store?

[eriksquires]

Hi Everyone.

Just a quick question. I thought there used to be an uber-expensive driver store online. Maybe 5-8 years ago?

By this I mean more expensive than what Madisound carries. Less Scan Speak, more things like Raven tweeters and the like.

Did I make this up? If not, is it still around or did it disappear?

Best,

Erik

 

[cph2000]

Zalytron or e-speakers ?

 

[Pilover2000]

Speaker sources.

Zalytron is no longer. It closed.

Check Solen too. They have some nice drivers.


Grant.

 

[soundchaser]

E-speakers in California

Raven, TAD, Jensen (like the JA8008) etc.

 

[speakerdoctor]

You want hi end? here ya go! Many of the mids and woofer/mids used by Magico are much like the ones sold here. Be sure to secure a bank loan before shopping!

https://www.hifisound.de/en/Do-it-yourself-Products/Speaker-Drivers/Woofer/_/Görlich-Podzsus/

 

[Godzilla]

I did not know Zalytron closed. I bought speakers from that place years ago. He carried lots of Focal drivers and showed me a Triangle full range driver I wish I had purchased.

 

[dudaindc]

The Zalytron site is still operational.
On the other hand, the e-Speaker site has been down for weeks.

 

[Mindsource]

Solen.ca

 

[xrk971]

You don't think Madisound has high enough high end?

https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.c...el-t29d001-diamond-dome-tweeter-matched-pair/

https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.c...l-140-15d-ribbon-tweeter-with-amorphous-core/

https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.c...e-6.5-ceramic-cone-woofer/midrange-neodymium/

https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.c...as-exotic-x1-08-f8-8-ohm-8-full-range-driver/

 

[Pilover2000]

Zalygon

The Zalytron site is still operational.
On the other hand, the e-Speaker site has been down for weeks.

The Zalytron site is there. Try to order something and let me know how it goes.


Grant.

 

[Godzilla]

It would be fun to compare that Seas full ranger @ $1000 in a blind test.

 

[eriksquires]

Hi Xrk,

Don't mean to offend at all. I like the people at Madisound and they get much of my speaker budget.

Please forgive me! What I meant was, the place I'm thinking about also carried rare brands. For instance, a couple of high-end US manufacturers, Raven tweeters etc.

It's not that I am looking for higher end. I'm just trying to remember what the store was because it was high end but had a different brand make-up than Madisound.

Best,


Erik

 

[eriksquires]

Solen.ca

Solen has the slowest website and my interactions with their customer service people have been mediocre.

One advantage is they sell in Canadian Dollars, so can be a little cheaper.

Here's a place I discovered looking for parts on E-bay:

AudioHobby

20% off or more on ScanSpeak and Mundorf drivers, free shipping and no EU taxes.

If I had ordered my SNR parts from them I would have saved several hundred dollars. Damnit!

Best,


Erik

 

[eriksquires]

You want hi end? here ya go! Many of the mids and woofer/mids used by Magico are much like the ones sold here. Be sure to secure a bank loan before shopping!

https://www.hifisound.de/en/Do-it-yourself-Products/Speaker-Drivers/Woofer/_/Görlich-Podzsus/

Thanks Doc!

Erik

 

[eriksquires]

The Zalytron site is still operational.
On the other hand, the e-Speaker site has been down for weeks.

It is but I never got there since it seems like more of a funky e-bay shop of close-outs. I do sometimes think of picking up the last good new pair of Focal tweeters on earth they seem to keep in stock, but I'm so past that now. Oh yeah, and I 've blown my speaker building budget for the next 8 years.

Erik

 

[eriksquires]

I should also point out Solen.ca has some very cool kits. I really liked the combination D'Apollito / Onken speakers with Raal and Scanspeak parts.

 

[Charles Darwin]

You don't think Madisound has high enough high end?

https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.c...el-t29d001-diamond-dome-tweeter-matched-pair/

That is the prettiest tweeter I've ever seen but it's probably not $6000 pretty.
Very '30s looking in visual design which I like a lot.

 

[speakerdoctor]

Hi Xrk,

Don't mean to offend at all. I like the people at Madisound and they get much of my speaker budget.

Please forgive me! What I meant was, the place I'm thinking about also carried rare brands. For instance, a couple of high-end US manufacturers, Raven tweeters etc.

It's not that I am looking for higher end. I'm just trying to remember what the store was because it was high end but had a different brand make-up than Madisound.

Best,


Erik

Could it be Meniscus Audio you were thinking of?

 

[Mindsource]

Solen has the slowest website and my interactions with their customer service people have been mediocre.

One advantage is they sell in Canadian Dollars, so can be a little cheaper.

Best,


Erik

Yes, Solen has a truly terrible website. There are no excuses for it.

 

[eriksquires]

That is the prettiest tweeter I've ever seen but it's probably not $6000 pretty.
Very '30s looking in visual design which I like a lot.

I think it was specifically designed for Crystal Cable's Arabesque Minissimo Diamond but they haven't yet made a transparent case for it. That would explain the clear housing.