Tablette 10

engjoo posted:

Agree with how some of you love the Proacs. I had a signature 50 tab which served me for more than 10 years until I sold it 5 years ago for the Harbeth P3ESR. Regreted it big time and now I am back into Proac in the form of the Response DT8. Lovely real wood veneer cabinet and a neutral tending to slightly sweet sound without any hint of harnesss. What more can I ask for ? :-)

Tablette 50 SIgs were special little speakers in my book. I had a pair for a while but had to part with them to help fund the finish of my schooling. Mine were ebony, and I thought they looked and sounded great.

I should add a few more comments about the Tab10 to give a more complete picture of what these speakers are all about.  One of the things that really strikes me about them is how versatile they are.  The sound is detailed enough and the physical size is small enough to use them as studio monitors on your desk with a 100 or 140.  They also have enough punch to sound the part on the end of a 250 in a large room.  Chris Bell has noted excellent results even on the end of a 500.  

Regarding my earlier comparison to the ATC 7s, while the 7s almost seem to ask for more power, and they give you a lot more if you put a bigger amp on them, the Tab10s equally give more with a bigger amp but they do not seem to ask for more.  On the end of a Nait2 they are very well behaved and I never get the sense they are asking for more.  In that regard they are very civilized.  The extra performance is there but they're not constantly reminding you of it.

Another thing that strikes me about the Tab10s is just now natural they are.  I have tried a number of control and source combinations on them so far and never once have I heard a note and thought, "that's not quite right".  All the music with all the different gear at any volume has always sounded like it should.

I think they are one of the best looking speakers I have ever seen.  The fit and finish is outstanding.  The Tab10s are destined to become a classic. 

Nicely put

That’s the Tens had ten days running in with the radio left on during working hours and they continue to blossom. They sound larger, fuller and more open than you’d credit. Beautifully balanced top to bottom and just beguilingly communicative and musical.

I keep thinking I’ll trip them up with something - find a weakness somewhere, but nada.

Exquisite.

G

Graeme, you sound really chuffed with your purchase. It’s great when something works out so well. 

Having a home demo of these next week on the Custom design stands fed by a Core/272/250DR. Can't wait. Dealer is also lending me a pair of small Russell Ks for comparison.

They do look just right - I always thought the Kans looked great and these (with grilles in place albeit they stand proud rather than flush) look very similar.

I think my other half would approve too as she thinks the Compasses' are just slightly too big 

They look just right, Graeme. Although I like my NBLs, I think this could be the way of the future. They look so good on those stands too, which don't look too massive. Enjoy!

TonyK posted:

Having a home demo of these next week on the Custom design stands fed by a Core/272/250DR. Can't wait. Dealer is also lending me a pair of small Russell Ks for comparison.

Tony,

When you have the speakers at home, It would be great if you could please share you observations as to how the Russell K Red 50/100 (?) compare against the Tablette 10's. I've listened to the Russell K speakers quite extensively and admire them. Should be a very interesting comparison and one I hope to do at some point!

Clive B posted:

They look just right, Graeme. Although I like my NBLs, I think this could be the way of the future. They look so good on those stands too, which don't look too massive. Enjoy!

Cheers folks. Yes Clive they are elegant on these stands. I can see & hear why they are recommended.

G

Would anyone be so kind as to post some "naked" shots of the Tab 10s?

Here you go Doctor not the best pictures but its getting late and I'm about to go to bed

Update.  Proac suggest further improvements into the first month and I can report that 5 weeks in the Tablettes have opened out beautifully. They simply disappear whilst presenting a truly (cliche alert) ‘open window’ to the recording. Easily more transparent than the S400 with far greater insight into performances - Layered vocal harmonies for example are able to be read both as audibly individual voices and as a whole.

Instruments are precicely placed and front to back depth is cavernous (where such trickery is employed). Timbres sound accurate and don’t lose that through great dynamic swings or complex passages. They boogie like a b’stard too!

I can’t believe they are so relatively inexpensive -  the best ‘speaker I’ve owned under £5K.

G

I can only add my name to the list of proud Tablette 10 owners. These speakers draw me in to sit in quietude and at the same time inspires me to get up and dance. I was using the Proac D2's before, and I couldn't believe how the Tab 10's sound better in my space. At the end of my Supernait 2, it's absolutely sensational. Technically speaking, I find them to have amazing driver integration, which the D2's lacked, along with wider dispersion. I no longer have to sit and try not to move my head in order not to lose the sweet spot. The sound is best described as wholesome, and the speakers can be placed closer together with very little toe-in for maximum result. Also, I think the sealed box design gives them huge flexibility in terms of placement which I've found to be increasingly an important factor. I could no longer accommodate or stand the sight of big box speakers halfway into the room. My Tab 10's sit about 12cm from the back-wall on separate stands only because they were remnants of my D2's. I can't wait to place them on a beautiful console table along with some family pictures.

Hi all

Is it essential to use the Tablette 10's close to a wall?

Anyone using them in free space?

And meant to ask anyone any views/experience of the Proac DB1?

Many thanks

petzhou posted:

Hi all

 

Is it essential to use the Tablette 10's close to a wall?

Anyone using them in free space?

You might look at [@mention:53097173022005692] picture here https://forums.naimaudio.com/to...07#72948380300637007

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petzhou posted:

Hi all

 

Is it essential to use the Tablette 10's close to a wall?

Anyone using them in free space?

I have used them in free space.  No problem.

Mine continue to break in.  They were great out of the box but they keep getting better.  Truly incredible speakers.  They are destined to become classics.

Question I ask myself "do the right speakers stop black box upgrade urges" for me yes as the Tab 10s deliver an unbelievable sound my living room.

I'm about 5 months in now and they are still improving best speakers I have owned, previous speakers Allaes.

As people mention a classic in the making and for a grand!!

Yeah, it's crazy how good they are, especially considering how little they cost.  

Hi! Did anyone had a chance to compare tablette 10 to new DB3? Tnx