Useful bass response extends to 34 Hz, and the smooth upper end allows a second-order acoustic crossover that boosts sensitivity more than 2 dB over the previous BMR model. http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/threads/beta-tester-for-new-el-cheapo-speaker-needed.95183/, http://www.wavecrestaudio.com/products/WaveCrest HVL-1-1-two-way-loudspeaker-pair. I list a source for finished cabinets that will work with either woofer. This page was generated at 08:46 AM. The RAAL true ribbon tweeter provides unparalleled horizontal dispersion and ruler flat response up to frequencies far above human hearing. Dennis Murphy Shutting Down Philharmonic Audio Sad news. He was kind enough to send me a sample. Indecision Should I go with the bookshelves or the towers? Recently Jim introduced a 3 way speaker called the Veractiy HT3. Sensitivity is rated very conservatively at 88.5 dB. Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy. found in the New Philharmonitor. The Philharmonic BMR Monitor is one of the best deals going in bookshelf speakers. The mid-range is an innovative Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR). He joined the #1 Friday newsmagazine in 1994. The tonality revealed things in songs Id never heard before (in only one case did I find that to be a negative). The bass is routed off to a nice Peerless 10" CSX series woofer and the smooth top end of the m130 woofer has always been its greatest strength. The Audioholics reviewer sums up his impressions as follows: To order any of the tower models, just email Dennis at info@philharmonicaudio.com . To all of those who own these Pioneer speakers, either the stock or modified versions how do they compare or stand up against other highly regarded bookshelf speakers? Dennis Murphy developed these monitors based around the Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR) drivers. I was not paid for this review and I am not affiliated with Philharmonic Audio.If you are curious about Philharmonic Audio: http://www.philharmonicaudio.com/. Attendees listened to the speakers throughout the day and were asked to list their first, second, and third-place choices. Can't afford a pair right now, but that was always in the plans. Some component upgrades are listed above in the drop-down when ordering. You will also find a 3-way version of the MBOW1, which incorporates a 10" Peerless woofer in a modular design. The result is greatly reduced breakup and extremely broad dispersion above 2,000 Hz. . Thanks for letting us know. All times are GMT-5. That speaker became known as the SongTower. This is a review of Dennis Murphy's DIY-inspired Philharmonic BMR speaker. "Wolf and speakers equivalent to Picasso and 'Blue'" -dantheman, "He is a true ambassador for this forum and speaker DIY in general." It is higher in sensitivity than the original ScanSpeak woofer (shown in photos below) and is smoother on the top end. A full review of the BMR Tower with extensive measurements can be found here. Show everythingShow all reviewsShow all questionsShow all videosShow all photosShow helpful positive reviewsShow helpful negative reviewsShow unanswered questions, This is my favorite speaker kit Ive done (have done about 10). The crossover was designed by Dennis Murphy, winner of the first speaker showdown, the DIY 2ooo.These are the speakers I am currently using. I am still exhausted..must be the age.ugh!!! Detailed specifications for the Revelator woofer are here. You can't go wrong with that design. And there are crossovers for a number of other woofer-tweeter combinations. Dennis Murphy is well known as a DIY speaker designer and is also responsible for many of the well-known Salk sound speakers. Noooooo. Over the years, the SongTower has proven to be the most popular speaker we have produced. Rick Craig from Selah Audio has taken steps to offer his services to get all of Philharmonic's orders completed. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. -Ed Froste, "We're all in this together, so keep your stick on the ice! Watch Takes a Dayton kit, gives it a non-compromising crossover and assembled for you. There is a flatpack available from another vendor. Want a little more bass? Back in 2007, Dennis Murphy approached us about a speaker that he, along with Paul Kittinger, had designed and encouraged us to bring it to market. The governor is responsible for enacting laws passed by the Illinois General Assembly. Dennis Murphy - where are you? Then send it to yourself, or a friend, with a link to retrieve it at any time. Prices for the four other systems ranged from $24,000 to $90,000. Although I have long since sold out of that kit, I have developed a superior version that mates the excellent Hiquphon OW1 tweeter with the GR Research M130 woofer using true 2nd order acoustic slopes. This may be old news but Dennis Murphy is now offering his own line of speakers. In our opinion, the Revelator woofer is the finest available in this size class and provides flat in-room response to 25 Hz with absolutely no port noise. Speakers. These were my first DIY speakers. Premier Partners. The MBOW1 is a heavily revised version of my popular SPCA Special. Music can touch your very soul.Our mission is to make it happen. The result is smooth, peak-free response with great off-axis performance. Revised Crossover for the Best Buy Insignia, Revised Crossover for the Norh 9.0 Marble, Revised Crossover for the Radio Shack LX550, Alternative Crossover for the Dynaudio Gemini, Crossover for the Revelator-RT1 Mini Monitor, Questions or comments? Dennis Murphy designed two versions of this speaker, allowing a choice between two different tweeters. For the latest Philharmonic Audio News, visit our thread on the AVS Speaker forum! Distortion at 95 dB (one meter) does not exceed .3% from 250 Hz to 10 kHz. That is who we are! Turned my small breakfast room into a listening nook. 03-28-2008, 02:44 PM. This driver is used as both a midrange and tweeter in several commercial applications. Although I personally prefer the tower, that will be a matter of taste and program material. Because the name of the new speakers was not known when that thread started, It is a good write up - however, I have not heard them - I would like to hear. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Reviewer Andrew Quint concludes: "This one truly is a budget system that sounds better than it has any right to sound (and, in the case of the speakers, looks better than it has any right to look.)" The governor of Illinois is the head of government of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.It is a directly elected position, votes being cast by popular suffrage of residents of the state. Sounds like Dennis Murphy is still struggling with his mental health, and will be dropping out of the speaker making business for good. Our primary goal is insightful discussion of home audio equipment, sources, music, and concepts. Empty cart. A new and more robust Balanced Mode Radiator is used in an MTM configuration with a broad-dispersion premium AMT high frequency driver from the German company Mundorf. They add nothing nor do they subtract anything from what is in the original recording the BMR Towers could easily be used as studio monitors for any sound engineer who wants to know the truth of their recording. The bass response extends to 34 Hz in a bass-reflex cabinet thanks to the optimization done by Paul Kittinger an expert in mass-loaded transmission line design. Where possible these components are reused to keep the cost of the new crossover as low as possible. Not so much on straight. Finally, there Finally, the ceramic SB Acoustics 6-inch woofer delivers a rare combination of deep bass extension and linear frequency response at higher frequencies. There are many choices for high quality bookshelf speakers at less than $2,000 a pair. Sounds like Dennis Murphy is still struggling with his mental health, and will be dropping out of the speaker making business for good. The highest frequencies are much better served by the RAAL ribbon tweeter. The new speakers have much more output capability and will be more at home in, say, a HT installation. Dennis DeYoung on 40 Years of Styx's 'Paradise Theatre'. These include piano black and piano rosewood for $3,900/pair plus shipping, and a new satin "zebra wood" finish (pictured to the left) for $4,100/pair plus shipping. Thanks very much for starting this thread Kurt, particularly since my regular Philharmonic thread below doesn't appear to be working anymore. Since the HT will almost always be paired with a subwoofer in home theater applications, the woofers have been tuned for maximum headroom rather than maximum extension. Those four companies (including Philharmonic) all offered speakers of similar, competitive natures, but they're all good enough people to stick together and help out when one of them is struggling. Neumi BS5 Bookshelf Speaker Review. The unique Balanced Mode Radiator midrange matches the broad dispersion of the RAAL tweeter, thanks to a shift from pistonic to a bending motion well below the crossover point. Something wrong with this post? The Audioholics reviewer sums up his impressions as follows: To order any of the tower models, just email Dennis at info@philharmonicaudio.com. I did it back in 97 and it's been a great ride ever since. Kimberly Dennis, MD, CEDS. The BMR midrange and RAAL tweeter provide exceptional lateral dispersion and an expansive sound stage. D Dennis Murphy Audioholic General Oct 27, 2011 #309 AcuDefTechGuy said: All of these are housed in a compact tower cabinet that comes standard in the same ebony finish used by a manufacturer of $18,000/pair HT speakers. 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