U think ?

GR Research puts up videos on a regular basis giving you this type information. But I warn you, he will likely gore your ox. SVS is a case in point. Cheap crap in a fancy box per Danny. This is a chicken and egg situation. Danny came up with the DIY kits to give people an alternative to rebuilding the crossovers in their overpriced, brand-name speakers.

Thanks! Yeah I would like to take that X-Statik for a spin someday.

I really doubt a 2-way will be the End Game Speaker..... I mean, why not more.... 3-Way or more?

I’m totally with you! I’m currently struggling to choose between the X-Encore MTM, the CSS, and the DIYSG Apollo-7 MTM. I’ve heard fantastic things about all three speakers, but never anyone comparing them.

Great idea and feedback! Thanks Sean!

You got $50 dollar speaker.

How are you liking them now that some time has passed. I'm also thinking of buying a fully upgraded completed pair.

@@bgroovin1343 The fit and finish is perfect! They sound better when I got them situated. 12x24 room with doors in the corners behind the speakers so the speakers are 6 foot apart. I have them toed out a 3-5 degrees. I highly recommend them.

Hey Greg, Yes- these impressions are based on these specific pair that Mike Lundy sent over. They are upgraded as much as I would imagine the X-LS can be upgraded to. Granted most of the things I said in the video apply to stock XLS up to the points I made about staging - which is where Mikes takes the lead. I hope this helps a little? If not, let me know and ill clarify.

@@Newrecordday2013 Thx Ron for clarifying. Yeah that snapshot of the crossover from Lundy's is pretty extreme. Are you planning on any more XLS videos or is that it? Man that NX Studio Monitor seems special. I wonder if Lundy is building extreme versions of those as well?

I’m sure he can build something - he’s very talented. In regards to more videos on the encore - yes - actually working on something tomorrow for you all.

Sure, they can work for home theater, no problem!

@gmail name Right. But Danny offers a few different models/configurations. 🤷‍♂️

Danny also has a sealed servo sub kit with a single 12” driver that has output all the way down to 10Hz. Also, Rythmik Audio offers the same sub in a commercial version the call the F12G as well as a mid bass module with two 8” drivers that plays down to 30Hz.

Maybe you could cover the open sides with (an open frame with) acoustic fabric or speakerfoam.

Forget 55hz ..... More like 100hz at best

@@edwardbalboa5528 Mine seem to do pretty well, but I did cross over my subs at about 80-100Hz. I also noted some break up at high db levels close to THX reference but that might just be the speaker's limitations. Still, I'm pretty happy with them but I'm going floor standers from now on.

Thanks!

Try Epos ES14

I'm about to buy the metas but am seriously considering buying a full upgrade version of these instead. Especially since I can get them premade now. Are you still happy with them?

@@bgroovin1343 I had the order final ls50, and the metas, liked em both but...for nearfield their very very good like the LS3/5a, but for big rooms not so much, I've found I like the kef q350 better than the ls50 hands down, waaay more low end, midrange magic and top ends a little warmer, keg q350 wins, but the encores with all options on crossovers will outclass any of these mentioned, that's my opinion and have compared them side by side, it's not close, the revel m106 and q350 are the closest to the encores for me but still not as musical and can't get as loud at higher levels, other than the q350 having a heftier low end that can dig a little deeper, it's totally up to u in the end.

Sure - here is the page on Danny’s site. gr-research.com/diysubwooferkits.aspx

Did elac choose Andrew Jones or Danny ?

@@edwardbalboa5528 Well, Andrew Jones, obviously. Who knows what Elac is going to do now that Andrew Jones is moving on? It is a fascinating world though, isn't it? How often do we actually know who designs this stuff for companies? For example, who designs Cambridge or MacIntosh electronics and maintains their similar sound in most all their products? Some companies may keep certain designers on tap. But, still, do they have some kind of a benchmark unreleased product that all their other products have to sound like? I'd love to have the inside scoop.

Actually that’s a fair question! The bass is decent on the encores but I wouldn’t say it’s world class on its own specifically talking about how low they go. If you are fine with mid 40s to low 50s, great! If not, you really do need subs!

New Record Day, Thanks Ron!

I'll take this one. The X-LS Encore woofer is stuffed into a smaller than optimal air space to give you everything else at a high level, but in a small package. It is solid down to about 60Hz and is -3db at 55Hz. If you want lower extension then simply build the X-SLS version of the kit. This is the same speaker, but it utilizes an optimal ported box in a small floor standing version. This version allows the bottom end to extend down to a -3db of 45Hz.

Danny Richie Thanks! The X-SLS sounds like the better fit for me in my small room. Does something similar exist for the NX-Studio? With love, Ken

@@kenstephens2955 We're going to be offering a stand for it with powered woofers.

Yikes. Thats a strange comparison...

a DAC and an amp

All of the above to be honest!

This would depend on the receiver you're trying to use. First most 5.1 surround systems have 2 front, 2 rear and 1 center channel. The .1 is a subwoofer out. Unless the receiver doesn't have a sub out and the sub would need to be wired in with the speakers, passive. Again the .1 is the sub channel design for an active sub. So yes these speakers can be used in a surround system. Just make sure the unit matches the speakers impedance/ohm ratting.

Danny is so diligent about bass, that I’d think these would be awesome for HT with a sub. These monitors are going to have a graceful rolloff on bass, no muddy bass. Leaving a clean handoff for the sub. Either a GR sub or others. All considered in the design by Danny.

Yes, absolutely

Danny's GR Research website is a bit behind the times. If you want info go to the AudioCircle forums and they are there. Plus Danny is old skool so just pick up the phone and call him. If I recall the NX Studio Mini Monitor is going north of $900 but I do believe it comes with the baffles and possibly the flat pack for the price.

I actually have a pair here that I’ll be building and reviewing. It will happen.

New Record Day great!!! When do you think you will have the review ready? Will you use the H-frame dual openbaffle subs?

Waiting on some final details for a potential flat pack that will he offered to you guys... should be pretty soon!

New Record Day A flat pack for the NX Studios....????? If that is right that would be great...!!!

Thanks!

I haven’t heard those speakers.

Yes, we need to get an answer, please Ron please!!!!

I'd like to know as well!

Shouldn’t be much longer - maybe a couple weeks at most!

That's good news

@@chrisvinicombe9947 did u see it ?

Not really. You can have flat packs made by Peter Rawlings His channel is in the description. I think mike is more interested in just doing it all himself for you if you decide to go that route.

@@Newrecordday2013 thanks for the clarification..

We do sell this model as a DIY kit. gr-research.com/x-lsencorekit.aspx

@@dannyrichie9743 Danny, Hi. Do you sell the upgraded crossover with the foil inductors, KPCU caps, etc. similar to what's in this complete speaker?

Yes, I can provide all of that.

Sure! One is a diy bookshelf speaker that sounds very good. The other is an open baffle speaker that saves marriages, reverses climate change, solves world hunger, brings balance to the force and corrects everything wrong about 2020. The end.

Meaning - you can have Mike custom make you the same XLS encore as reviewed.

@@Newrecordday2013 So, Ron, I understand the question. It would have been helpful at the beginning to provide some "context and background" info as to how Mike's XLS Encore is different (in whatever ways) than a standard GR-Research X-LR speaker. I didn't really know what you were talking about either, and after watching the video, I still don't know how these are different than a "stock" XLS. So...some VOC (Voice of the Customer) for your channel: When reviewing a speaker like this, which is a custom mod of an exising model, please lay a foundation of understanding for the viewer that establishes CONTEXT. So that the viewer understands how this speaker is different than one might get from purchasing a kit from Danny. That way your viewer will be to obtain INSIGHT about this specific speaker and use that insight to make an informed decision whether they would find it a _value proposition._ Many thanks and keep up the great work. Cheers, Stephen.

Yes, you can do that as long as you have the same values for caps, resistors and inductors, but be aware that you will be “coping” the budget design from the factory. So why waste your money on quality parts? If you still wanna upgrade yourself then check out soniccraft.com for quality components. The best option is to have Danny at GR-Research measure your cabinets and design a custom made crossover kit. Also he will also provide suggestions on your wiring, connecting posts and cabinet insulation options.

Who has a checkbook anymore lol😂😂😂?

I am in the same situation, deciding between the two. SLS is really a 37" moderate floor stander so claim is no expensivive stands. Yes stands are $100 plus. Plus tuned lower. SLS needs 8'x4' sheet of mdf and 8'x4' walnut or other veneer it all adds up.

The two versions are the same speaker. Only the low end extension is different from the lower tuning of the X-SLS version.

Oh yeah, for sure!