greg928gts Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 http://www.capitalaudiofest.com/p1.html In Rockville, MD - hoping some local Klipsch forum members can make it to the show. Please be sure to stop in to Suite 219 and say "Hi". I'm working very hard to have something special to bring to the show. I hope the lacquer dries in time! Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Well, what do you know -- a short commute for me, and I should be there. I'll get to meet Mike Griffin (ESP) for the first time, and reacquaint with you. Is that a stock LaScala? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 If I'm in town I might be talked into coming. I know Dhar asked me if I was interested in going a while back. If so, I'll be sure to stop by room 219. I haven't seen you in what, 5, 6, 7 years now? Time flies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Might as well hear what the wanna be audiophiles (those without Klipsch) are listening with. Saturday afternoon or Sunday? I see there are lots of cable vendors. Plenty of opportunity to practice my "knowing leer" look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skonopa Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Go figure that is the weekend that I will be in Pennsylvania [:|] If I was going to be around, I would have definitly stopped by for a visit to check this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Well, what do you know -- a short commute for me, and I should be there. I'll get to meet Mike Griffin (ESP) for the first time, and reacquaint with you. Is that a stock LaScala? Looking forward to seeing you there Larry. That's a clone of the LS bass horn with a big tractrix mid horn, 2" mid driver, Ciare tweeter, and Volti networks. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 If I'm in town I might be talked into coming. I know Dhar asked me if I was interested in going a while back. If so, I'll be sure to stop by room 219. I haven't seen you in what, 5, 6, 7 years now? Time flies! I hope you can make it Gary. Here's a sneak peak at what I'll be bringing. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Jaw dropping! Those are beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crd97086 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 OMG !!! Those speakers are over the top gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Top Notch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Greg, that just wasn't fair to post that picture. Those look amazing! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 The feedback from people at the show regarding the new Vittoras was humbling to say the least. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwingylee Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I spent Saturday at the Capitol Fest. I came away mighty impress in the VOLTI room hosted by Greg and Laurie. I returned to that room probably a 1/2 dozen times. The speakers looked great. Greg has a very nice EMM LABS front end and a decent amp. I also got a chance to compare the stock LaScalas and different incarnations of Greg's creation. That was fun. Big difference between the LaScalas and Greg's. I had experienced the VTRACs at the 2009 audiokarma fest and was impressed by their overall smoothness. They did not disappoint me this time either. The only concern I had was the location of the Beyma which was at the outer edge. They tend to sound bright when you are off axis and the speakers are toed-in. They do sound great for on axis listening: Very smooth and little hint of "horn sound". not harsh, not boomy - I was very relax sitting infront of these. Others made similar comments in the hall way. Center image was very good. These things IMAGE Dynamics typical of horn loading and very good rythm & pace.I kept tapping my feet. For me, one of the best sounds at the show.I thoroughly enjoyed it. Greg needs to serve wine and cheese next time - like the Deja Vu Audio guys and show his wares at the RMAF 2011 in October Kwing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwingylee Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I spent Saturday at the Capitol Fest. I came away mighty impress in the VOLTI room hosted by Greg and Laurie. I returned to that room probably a 1/2 dozen times. The speakers looked great. Greg has a very nice EMM LABS front end and a decent amp. I also got a chance to compare the stock LaScalas and different incarnations of Greg's creation. That was fun. Big difference between the LaScalas and Greg's. I had experienced the VTRACs at the 2009 audiokarma fest and was impressed by their overall smoothness. They did not disappoint me this time either. The only concern I had was the location of the Beyma which was at the outer edge. They tend to sound bright when you are off axis and the speakers are toed-in. They do sound great for on axis listening: Very smooth and little hint of "horn sound". not harsh, not boomy - I was very relax sitting infront of these. Others made similar comments in the hall way. Center image was very good. These things IMAGE Dynamics typical of horn loading and very good rythm & pace.I kept tapping my feet. For me, one of the best sounds at the show.I thoroughly enjoyed it. Greg needs to serve wine and cheese next time - like the Deja Vu Audio guys and show his wares at the RMAF 2011 in October Kwing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Nice to meet you at the show Kwing, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I also met Dhar, Larry and Thebes at the show too. Can't remember if there were other forum members there or not. Just before Dhar came to my room, I was giving demos and then the room emptied out (a rare occurance all weekend). So I snuck out to go hear a couple of other systems, and I just barely missed him coming in. My wife said he just came right in and took over, telling everyone about the speakers and giving demos! Thanks Dhar. The show wasn't very well attended, only about 800 for the weekend. But it was very upbeat and I had a great time there. I learned a lot about the Audio business this last weekend, and made some great contacts with other vendors. I'll be showing at RMAF this year. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crd97086 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 That is fantastic to hear, Greg. Keep it up! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 This was a very interesting show, and I'm glad I went! I breezed around the main and 2nd floor on Friday and went back for the 3rd floor the next day. This was only the show's second year, so not too many of more widely-known manufacturers were represented. OTOH, it gave me a chance to see equipment I don't see around here. For example, I got to hear some larger Polk speaker models, Atma-Sphere OTL amps, and MBL stuff. McIntosh was well-represented, and several Manley Lab amps were in evidence. Most manufacturers were teamed up with nearby audio stores. DC also has a surprisingly strong audio DIY community, so that many rooms with one or a few well-known brands rounded out their components with non- or unknown-brand speakers or amps. Some systems looked very esoteric (like the GOTO horn speaker system), if not served that well by their electronics IMO. Perhaps because I have OTL amps in my 2-channel system and Polk speakers on my TV, my favorite sounds were from the Polk large models and the room with the Atma-Sphere OTL's. Very recognizable -- the Polks were very musical and uniform in sound quality from top to bottom (like Klipsch Heritage and Palladiums, but of course much less forward), while the OTL's had their characteristic exceptional transparency. The OTL's were greatly aided by superb Classic Audio Loudspeakers with TAD and their field-coil drivers and horns (below are its T-3 or T-3.4 speaks, and Atma-Sphere M-60 OTL's): The Classic room also had top-notch Esoteric CD equipment and a Kuzma table (and arm?). All that said, the sound in most rooms was not that pleasant or that great in sound size or quality. The MBL room, for example, had hundreds of thousands in amps and speaker systems, and yet I couldn't wait to get out. Tube systems generally sounded better, of course. The Mac room was exceptional in its own "Mac" way, but then so were the prices. Greg's Volti room was very interesting. The wood veneer and designs were stunning, as always. The bass was very strong and robust, and the sound field very wide and even. Greg and Laurie were extraordinarily hospitable, as always. The room drew considerable attention, of course. The future of this show will be very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skonopa Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I would have loved to come to this, but I was up in PA that weekend, so thus was never able to make it. Hopefully next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 I thought I'd add a couple pictures of my room. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 Tough decision, but I set the system up on the long wall, with seating on the opposite long wall, and it paid off with great sound all around, but especially for the person in the sweet spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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