Mike Hedden's presentation at Infocomm referred to 'the smallest synergy horn' and the 'low pass filters' in the Studio 1. Possibly an alternative use of a phase plug so rather than extending and smoothing response this actually smooths and restricts response. Combined with the synergy phase smoothing crossover it would produce a phase and frequency smooth (flat) response without the need for DSP . Good design work from the starrt.
Any chance there a variant of one of these hiding inside?
6CRF5130 - 6.5” coaxial with planar ribbon HF - Radian Audio
Right diameter, right HF response.
Seems like a pretty interesting driver in any case.
6CRF5130 - 6.5” coaxial with planar ribbon HF - Radian Audio
Right diameter, right HF response.
Seems like a pretty interesting driver in any case.
Frequency response is right, however the sensitivity is quite a bit different.
Studio Two is coming, it will be the same but active.
I don’t know if this driver is the only in use , but generally Danley seems to be using a bandpass midrange. They can this use the cabinet to juggle sensitivity vs extension.
Patrick Bateman,
Correct me if I am wrong. MSRP:
Studio 1 $1600 for one speaker
Studio 2 $4400 for one speaker
You have to buy two speakers for stereo.
In the future, I am considering Studio 1. Did you get a chance to hear studio 1 with no sub? I have a small room and a small but great speaker would be ideal. You know a lot about speakers? Where does Studio 1 rank?
Correct me if I am wrong. MSRP:
Studio 1 $1600 for one speaker
Studio 2 $4400 for one speaker
You have to buy two speakers for stereo.
In the future, I am considering Studio 1. Did you get a chance to hear studio 1 with no sub? I have a small room and a small but great speaker would be ideal. You know a lot about speakers? Where does Studio 1 rank?
Ouch. That’s a lot more expensive than the JBL 705i + BSS BLU-50 (Studio One) or JBL 705p (Studio Two), and the JBL is probably a more capable speaker.
Ah, I wasn't aware they were selling both.
I only heard the Studio 2.
It's hard to give a proper review because we listened so briefly and we were having technical issues. I brought some CDs to audition, then realized that nobody has CD players in 2020
We wound up streaming some music over bluetooth but I wasn't familiar with the music (it was someone else's.)
Later in the day, I *did* manage to demo the SBH speakers with my own material and it sounded fan-tas-tic: Square Pegs
As you can imagine, visiting Danley Sound Labs was like visiting the Wizard of Oz for me, and I didn't want to waste too much of their time with my demos, so I kept it to a minimum.
I think the Studio 2 is a clever play.
A Genelec S360 retails for $9000 a pair, and is designed for customers who want more output than Genelec's smaller speaker.
I can only speculate on Danley's marketing, but I have a hunch that it's designed to compete with speakers like the S360.
Basically the Studio 2 should offer comparable output, but a few features that exceed Genelec:
1) The Studio 2 is a point source design
2) The Studio 2 has the Danley Synergy Xover
3) The Studio 2 is made in America
4) The Studio 2 costs less
One of the things that impressed me about the Studio 2s is that they're built like a tank. Right now, my reference speakers are Yamaha DXR12s. For $1400 a pair, their performance is ridiculous.
But even at modest volume levels, as in "90db", you can feel vibrations coming from the plastic cabinet. And the woofer is potato quality.
The Yamaha is a great example of what you can do on a limited budget. Similar to how I feel about my Behringers, you get a LOT of loudspeaker for the money.
But even from the first note, the Studio 2s seemed more dynamic, and I think the cabinet plays a big role in this. Danley's cabinet maker is NOT cutting corners.
It should give Genelec a run for their money, IMHO.
I think the Studio 2 is a clever play.
A Genelec S360 retails for $9000 a pair, and is designed for customers who want more output than Genelec's smaller speaker.
I can only speculate on Danley's marketing, but I have a hunch that it's designed to compete with speakers like the S360.
Basically the Studio 2 should offer comparable output, but a few features that exceed Genelec:
But...6.5” coax vs 10” 2-way.
If I understood well, it is a kind of "hybrid" speaker:
A Studio 1 with its normal crossover and a DSP crossed 10-inch sub in one active speaker.
Studio 2 | Danley Sound Labs, Inc.
It is what I use at home since earlier this year. Absolutely fantastic.
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Have you had a look inside? What's happening behind the baffle covering the cone of the coaxial driver?