I am inviting suggestions on new products for the Direct Acoustics line. My own ideas include a bipolar version to duplicate the EPI Tower. and a miniature bookshelf to improve on the Burhoe Acoustics Crimson.
I am inviting suggestions on new products for the Direct Acoustics line. My own ideas include a bipolar version to duplicate the EPI Tower. and a miniature bookshelf to improve on the Burhoe Acoustics Crimson.
David Plummer says:
I’d like to see a quality competitor to the Grado headphone line that is capable
of being driven by the typical wimpy output section of an ipod or similar. The impedance of
the Grado phones, at 32 ohms, is really too low for op-amp based electronics. Throwing
in some other magic – say baffle step compensation for an open-back design – would be nice
also. I’d be interested in collaborating on this project, if you decide to look at it.
Regards,
David Plummmer
July 8, 2009, 5:41 pmnorm says:
in reproducing the epi tower (400-1000) what improvements can you forsee over the original models. what would an updated version of both cost in 2009?
August 9, 2009, 1:10 amwinslow says:
The original EPI design had flaws in the midrange and the tweeter level was slightly too high for the woofer.
August 15, 2009, 6:10 amnorm says:
so an improved epi 400 will be a marked improvement over the original? i would glady trade you two pair of original epi 250′s for a new model 400. gotta ask you know.
August 23, 2009, 1:06 pmjerzzy joe says:
How about an updated version of the epi 100…not everyone has room for large speakers and music lovers don’t care about home theater…..thanks.
October 2, 2009, 3:49 pmWinslow says:
The Direct II is not large. It is superior to home theater speakers in general. We are coming out with an inexpensive small speaker, an upgrade to the Burhoe Acoustics model Crimson.
October 7, 2009, 1:37 pmDave F says:
The market seems to demand home theater these days, so I would suggest a center channel and a surround. These could be loosely based on an updated Crimson, but packaging a complete set for a 5 or 7 channel HT setup could be a good idea. Of course, a matching sub would be good as well, but you could always simply include something from one of the small internet companies like GR Research or Acoustic Elegance.
Was the Crimson the one with the 4.5” in a ported box? I have a pair of those on a shelf in the basement. They were a very nice sounding speaker. I’d love to have a pair of the Silvers.
February 8, 2010, 6:20 pmJay says:
Have you considered selling a device that would bring “phase cue Imaging” to a system with Silent Speakers? Perhaps an outboard device, something analogous to the old Dynaco Hafler circuit box (but better)? I assume it would require a fixed geometric relationship between the 2 stereo speakers and a third (center channel) speaker to be effective.
Incidentally, I bought a pair of prototype ZVOX consoles from you in 2003, before there was even a name for the product. I am a satisfied customer and I thank you again for this innovative low-cost product.
February 10, 2010, 11:30 amWinslow says:
The purpose of the ZVOX product is to produce a complete stereo system in one box. I don’t see an advantage in using that technique with the Direct speakers.
February 16, 2010, 3:52 pmJay says:
I appreciate and understand your reply. My thought was that in a large room which could accommodate the Silent Speakers, a Phase Cue device might be beneficial. Thanks.
February 16, 2010, 5:48 pmJohn says:
Looking forward to an inexpensive small speaker /update of model Crimson. Is there a target date?
Just purchased a pair of EPI 1oo’s in great condition with new foam surrounds and capacitors. Hadn’t heard these speakers since the 70′s. Some pieces of music sound great but as you said above, I notice midrange gaps and tweeter level too high in some pieces of music. I have heard your Burhoe Acoustic speaker addressed this. Looking forward to Crimson update. I hope it’s about the same size as the old EPI 50′s
Is there a fix to address the original EPI 100 flaws? Change in crossover point? or another way? If I were to simply adjust amp would you decrease treble or increase bass or a little of both. They are in a room with hardwood floors and stone fireplace and windows with not many soft surfaces.
Also considering your Silent Speaker. What would be additional charge if any for shipping to Canada?
Thanks for all your designs. Plan to get Zvox speaker system for use with our flat screen TV next Xmas
John
February 28, 2010, 6:50 amfl beats says:
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March 7, 2010, 12:51 amKen Weslosky says:
I have been reading about your Silent Speakers II with great interest. I do not know of anyone that has them. Is it possible to come to see them in Weston? I have a friend who is also interested in hearing them. Please let me know a day and time that is suitable for you.
April 23, 2010, 8:44 amthanks, ken
Winslow says:
Of course
April 28, 2010, 3:40 pmGary Brown says:
Winslow. I am interested in the Silent Speaker and with regards to suggestions for additions to the product line, I would most like to see a center channel and surround speakers to compliment the line. I am concerned that any other speaker as a center channel or surround would sound too different and would affect the intended movie sound stage (i.e. sounds moving left to right and front to back, etc.)
I have been shopping for a surround system for my home for both music and movies. I was looking at a satellite system but then one day was remembering my introduction to audio in high school and I Googled Burhoe Acoustics. It was at Northfield Mount Hermon School in western Massachusetts as a freshman in 1976. One of the guys in my dorm across the hall had a pair of Burhoe Acoustic speakers and they were by far the best speakers I had ever heard. I remember standing there just amazed listening to them. I went down to the audio store in Greenfield, MA. The manager had the Burhoe models lined up and let me listen to them one by one. That was the beginning of my love affair with audio. So needless to say, when I ran a Google search just to reminisce, I was thrilled to find your website and see that you are still making great speakers. I am planning to buy a pair of the Silent Speakers but am wondering how I will build my new surround system for movies with sound as good as my music listening in stereo. So my vote is for a center and surround speaker option.
June 14, 2010, 10:43 pm