Due to the unique drivers used, the Mark & Daniel Aragorns took longer than any other speaker I've reviewed before I could get a sense of what they were about and to identify the sort of listener who might enjoy them. And since they are at the end of the signal chain, they ultimately determine the basic character of a system.
They are arguably the least perfect component as they generally create more phase shift and distortion than any other component. Loudspeakers are probably the most difficult audio components to shop for - let alone evaluate. Other colors are available at additional cost. Review component retail (in CDN funds): $5,195/pr for the Aragorn Monitors, $1,765/pr for the Bass-Extenders, $990/pr for the Omni-Harmonizers or $7,595 for the complete Aragorn system. Room size: 11' x 18' x 8', long wall setup, suspended hardwood floors with large area rug, walls are yer standard canuck drywall over Fiberglass insulation. Sundry accessories: Grand Prix Audio APEX footers, Isoclean fuses, Caig Pro Gold, Auric Illuminator, Audio Magic/Quantum Physics Noise Disruptors, dedicated AC line with Wattgate 381 outlet, Echo Busters acoustic room treatments. Powerline conditioning: BPT Pure Power Center w/Wattgate 381 outlets, Bybee Quantum Purifiers and ERS cloth, GutWire MaxCon, Blue Circle BC86. Stands: Grand Prix Audio Monaco four-tier rack. Power Cables: Dynamic Designs Lotus Series, Audience, GutWire, Harmonic Technology.
Speakers: Green Mountain Audio Callisto (on sand filled Skylan stands), (2) REL Q108 Mk II subwoofers.Ĭables: Dynamic Designs Lotus Series. Preamp/Integrated: Audio Zone PRE-A1 ), Manley Labs Shrimp, Pro-Ject Tube Box phono stage.Īmp: Audio Zone AMP-D2 monoblocks & D1 stereo amp, Manley Labs Mahi monoblocks. Source: CEC TL51X transport, Audio Zone DAC-1, Pro-Ject RPM 5 turntable, Pro-Ject Speed Box, Ortofon Rondo Blue cartridge. This review page is supported in part by the sponsors whose ad banners are displayed below
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