Isobariks again
Posted by: plynnplynn on 25 May 2002
When reading through some threads in another Forum (Audio Asylum) I came across the following two posts. I just wondered if anyone would like to comment on these.
Terry
Isobariks are incredibly fun speakers, big, warm, agile, solid, extended bass but with a sound all of their very own.
I used the DMS with a Naim 250, upgraded to 135s, followed by a PMS with a Naim six-pack. Great fun....great music, trouser flapping extension when the second isobarik speakers got their own dedicated pair of 135s(!), even better when mounted on Mana stands (side-spiked to stop the speakers from walking away) and capable of generating incredible dBs without strain. And did I mention the bass? Better secure all those lose cupboard doors and shelves and make sure the windows don't rattle when those 'bariks boogie.
In their time a great speaker but by today's standards a mile and 2 furlongs away from neutral.
In Reply
I lived with and loved listening to Isobariks for many years. Having sold my pair, it was over 3 years before I heard another 'Barik. My immediate reaction was to instantly recognise the sound but with a new found insight into the degree of coloration that had previously escaped my notice due to lack of an appropriate reference.
Terry
Isobariks are incredibly fun speakers, big, warm, agile, solid, extended bass but with a sound all of their very own.
I used the DMS with a Naim 250, upgraded to 135s, followed by a PMS with a Naim six-pack. Great fun....great music, trouser flapping extension when the second isobarik speakers got their own dedicated pair of 135s(!), even better when mounted on Mana stands (side-spiked to stop the speakers from walking away) and capable of generating incredible dBs without strain. And did I mention the bass? Better secure all those lose cupboard doors and shelves and make sure the windows don't rattle when those 'bariks boogie.
In their time a great speaker but by today's standards a mile and 2 furlongs away from neutral.
In Reply
I lived with and loved listening to Isobariks for many years. Having sold my pair, it was over 3 years before I heard another 'Barik. My immediate reaction was to instantly recognise the sound but with a new found insight into the degree of coloration that had previously escaped my notice due to lack of an appropriate reference.