List of Planar speaker manufacturers! !NEW!

[Florian]

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What is this section?




In this section you will find lots of information about the companys and speakers that they build. If you don't see a planar speaker manufacturer in here and know of one, please post below and i will add it to the top (i will give credit), so that we can keep it organzied;)




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Links to the Manufactures!



Thanks goes to Pat P, Feanor, Peter Duminy, GMichael for helping me by adding Manufacturers!





Apogee Acoustics----!----Magnepan----!----Acoustat----!----SoundLab----!----Quad----!


click here (http://www.apogeespeakers.info/)------------------!----click here (http://www.magnepan.com/)-------!----click here (http://www.acoustat.com.cn/en/index.asp) --!----click here (http://www.soundlab-speakers.com/) -----!----click here (http://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/)-!



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Audiostatic---!---Martin Logan---!---Perigee---!---Analysis Audio---!---Innersound---!


click here (http://www.audiostatic.com/) -----!----click here (http://www.martinlogan.com/) --------!---click here (http://www.perigee.com.au/)--!----click here (http://www.analysisaudio.com/) ----------!----click here (http://www.innersound.net/) ----!



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Alternate A.---------!---------Lightning Sound---------!---------Transmission Audio---------!


click here (http://www.alternate-audio.com/)--------------!---------click here (http://www.lightningsound.net/)---------------------!---------click here (http://www.transmissionaudio.com/pages/738782/index.htm)--------------------------!





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Links to the Manufactures!




VMPS-----------!---Genesis-----!------Eminent-Tech------!----Gilmore Audio----!


click here (http://www.vmpsaudio.com/) ------!---click here (http://www.genesisloudspeakers.com/) --!------click here (http://www.eminent-tech.com)--------------!----click here (http://www.gilmoreaudio.com)-------------!

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ER Audio------!------Final--------!------NewformResearch--------!



click here (http://www.eraudio.com.au)------!------click here (http://www.finalsound.com)--!------click here (http://www.newformresearch.com)-----------------------!









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Links to the Manufactures!




Swan-----------!---LCY Ribbon------!---HPV Tech---!---Fountek---!---Orca Design---!
click here (http://www.swanspeaker.com/) -----!----click here (http://www.lcy.hk/) --------!---click here (http://www.getmad.us/)-----!---click here (http://www.fountek.net/) -!----click here (http://www.orcadesign.com/) ------!




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Dynasonic PLL-------!----AurumCantus----!


click here (http://www.dynasonic.gr/)-----------------!----click here (http://www.aurumcantus.com)-----------!











Manufacturers out of business/ or no more ribbon production




Apogee Acoustics (1982-1998)

click here (http://www.apogeespeakers.info/) for the best information site



Infinity

click here (http://www.bobbyshred.com/infinity.html) for a good classics site (English)
click here (http://www.infinity-classics.de/infinity/index.htm) for a complete Infinity classic site (German)

[PAT.P]

Gilmore Audio www.gilmoreaudio.com ER audio www.eraudio.com.au and www.finalsound.com

[PAT.P]

Gilmore Audio www.gilmoreaudio.com ER audio www.eraudio.com.au and www.finalsound.comFlo I had to removed the / for ER audio (sent you to another site)now its the good one .Sorry

[Florian]

Gilmore Audio www.gilmoreaudio.com (http://www.gilmoreaudio.com) ER audio www.eraudio.com.au (http://www.eraudio.com.au) and www.finalsound.com (http://www.finalsound.com)
Thanks Pat, it has been added. It's kinda stupid that we have 2 threads now with almost the same titles, but no moderator wants to erase it since it would only show my work and not everyone elses eventough i give credit, and stated that many times. But oh well, what ca ya do.

-Flo

[PAT.P]

Thanks Pat, it has been added. It's kinda stupid that we have 2 threads now with almost the same titles, but no moderator wants to erase it since it would only show my work and not everyone elses eventough i give credit, and stated that many times. But oh well, what ca ya do.

-FloDid you do the correction for Er audio.

[Florian]

Did you do the correction for Er audio.
I did, but i don't see speakers anywhere.

[PAT.P]

I did, but i don't see speakers anywhere. I had a slash/ before and when I edit it did'nt show you that I had make the change.Its at ER Audio www.eraudio.com.au

[Florian]

I had a slash/ before and when I edit it did'nt show you that I had make the change.Its at ER Audio www.eraudio.com.au (http://www.eraudio.com.au)
Fixed!

[PAT.P]

Fixed!You are really putting alot a spare time on this section.Its all coming up In a good way .It will benefit all in long run to understand the different technology in a speaker.I always had box and never heard there was a alternative to them until I saw your threads.Im willing to learn.

[Florian]

Thanks Pat! That all that this section is for, to show people that there are other speakers out there too. And as you can see, quite a lot too ;) Some people think otherwise tough, but i am sure that in the long run this section will be visited too. The next thread will be a a collection of pictures from Planar systems and how to place them right.

Cheers

Flo

[Feanor]

And congradulations on your successful efforts. Thanks too, to AudioReview.

I need to mention that a couple of accidental omissions:

From the Planar Hybrids section ...
http://www.newformresearch.com/

From the DIY section ...
http://www.aurumcantus.com

[Florian]

And congradulations on your successful efforts. Thanks too, to AudioReview.

I need to mention that a couple of accidental omissions:
From the Planar Hybrids section ...
http://www.newformresearch.com/

From the DIY section ...
http://www.aurumcantus.com

Thanks Feanor! How about sending me a picture of you 1.6 setup to f.wiegand@t-online.de so that i can add it in the new gallery?

-Flo

[Peter Duminy]

Hi Flo,

Can you remove Monsoon Audio from the list of DIY and Ribbon Driver Makers please. I am getting calls here from around the World from Engineers thinking they are in operation once more. This is not the case. Monsoon is not in operation. Thanks, Peter.

[Florian]

Hi Flo,

Can you remove Monsoon Audio from the list of DIY and Ribbon Driver Makers please. I am getting calls here from around the World from Engineers thinking they are in operation once more. This is not the case. Monsoon is not in operation. Thanks, Peter.
Wow, so someone is reading this :-) It has been removed.

Thanks

Flo

[PAT.P]

Thanks Pat! That all that this section is for, to show people that there are other speakers out there too. And as you can see, quite a lot too ;) Some people think otherwise tough, but i am sure that in the long run this section will be visited too. The next thread will be a a collection of pictures from Planar systems and how to place them right.

Cheers

FloIts like the movie Field of Dream (KEVIN COSTNER) If you build it,they will come.

[PAT.P]

Hi Flo,

Can you remove Monsoon Audio from the list of DIY and Ribbon Driver Makers please. I am getting calls here from around the World from Engineers thinking they are in operation once more. This is not the case. Monsoon is not in operation. Thanks, Peter.Peter The Monsoon must of been pretty good if your getting calls around the world from Engeneers.Ever thought on making your own brand with all the R&D on your belt?

[Peter Duminy]

Hi Pat,

I had thought about doing that in the 1980's but it always became a financial problem, and headache. I think my calling in life is RD&D after 34 years of it now. Still enjoy every moment of it. ;) :cool:

[PAT.P]

Flo Here another one Jans Zen manufacturer of Electrostatic Hybrid www.janszenloudspeaker.com

[Florian]

That is soo gay! I can't edit this post either anymore. The software they use on this page is bugged liked hell. I will write a new page and host in on my own servers and write a link to it. I would display it in real time, but this site doesnt allow "iframes". I wrote Ericl and Gef. but Geof said he is no longer a moderator, and eric doesnt reply and i am not a moderator anymore for picking fights with RGA.

-Flo

[Peter Duminy]

Good to see JansZen is back once more. I heard their ESL's in the U.K. many moons ago, and they were excellent IMHO. :)

[GMichael]

Hi Pat,

I had thought about doing that in the 1980's but it always became a financial problem, and headache. I think my calling in life is RD&D after 34 years of it now. Still enjoy every moment of it. ;) :cool:

Sounds like you need the parter or partners to compliment what you do best.

[JohnMichael]

That is soo gay! I can't edit this post either anymore. The software they use on this page is bugged liked hell. I will write a new page and host in on my own servers and write a link to it. I would display it in real time, but this site doesnt allow "iframes". I wrote Ericl and Gef. but Geof said he is no longer a moderator, and eric doesnt reply and i am not a moderator anymore for picking fights with RGA.

-Flo

Did you not get upset yourself when someone made a comment that could be derogatory to you.

[PAT.P]

Did you not get upset yourself when someone made a comment that could be derogatory to you.So we cant use the term Gay for definition of Joyous and Lively , Merry,Bright,Brillant or it may offend somebody.If people see everthing in context they have a serious problem .

[Peter Duminy]

Sounds like you need the parter or partners to compliment what you do best.
That's a good idea. I think Karl-Heinz in Germany did that with his R&D Company here:

www.fink-audio.com (http://www.fink-audio.com/)

Great suggestion. :)

[GMichael]

That's a good idea. I think Karl-Heinz in Germany did that with his R&D Company here:

www.fink-audio.com (http://www.fink-audio.com/)

Great suggestion. :)

Flo seems to have a lot of contacts in this field, as well as enough knowledge to fake his way through a conversation. (sorry Flo. I can't get through a post without at least one joke) If it works out, don't forget who's idea it was and cut me a break on a few speakers.
I do a lot of business, but not in this field so I don't have the contacts needed (or the cash flow).

[Florian]

A demo is viewable here incl. a forum

www.apogeeclub.de i cant edit the posts and none of the owners seem to care..

-Flo

[GMichael]

A demo is viewable here incl. a forum


-Flo

A very nice start Flo. Good work.

[JohnMichael]

So we cant use the term Gay for definition of Joyous and Lively , Merry,Britght,Brillant or it may offend somebody.If people see everthing in context they have a serious problem .

If that was how the word was meant to be used and not a derogatory remark. After all he took offense at a comment made in another post regarding Germany's past. If people can not see things in the context they are used or choose not to they have a serious problem.

[greguva]

Love the list - here are few more hybrids:
www.rawacoustics.com (also DIY)
www.av123.com
www.salksound.com

[greguva]

1 more:
http://www.dali.dk

[PAT.P]

no ideaWhy do they show E-Stat ,Eric,Geoffcin,Sir Terrence for Moderators if nobody is helping.Go to the source the girl with the eye LARA she runs the show :D

[jtgofish]

Also www.ambiencespeakers.com.au/

Excellent wide range ribbons

[Rick Vansloneker]

Let's not forget the legendary Jecklin, even if it's "only" a headphone:


http://www.drmh.de/drmh2/09imm021.jpg

I've only once seen them, in a music store in Bern, Switserland. Could be very well it was this one ... http://www.jecklin.ch/

[paulor]

Akronaudiotec designs and manufactures planar, ribbon and conventional speakers:
http://www.akronaudiotec.com.br

[Ironskull]

You forgot to include Bohlender Graebener planar radia speakers- the best speaker in the world bar none.






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click here (http://www.audiostatic.com/) -----!----click here (http://www.martinlogan.com/) --------!---click here (http://www.perigee.com.au/)--!----click here (http://www.analysisaudio.com/) ----------!----click here (http://www.innersound.net/) ----!



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Alternate A.---------!---------Lightning Sound---------!---------Transmission Audio---------!


click here (http://www.alternate-audio.com/)--------------!---------click here (http://www.lightningsound.net/)---------------------!---------click here (http://www.transmissionaudio.com/pages/738782/index.htm)--------------------------!





http://www.apogeeclub.de/audioreview/planarhybrid.jpg




Links to the Manufactures!




VMPS-----------!---Genesis-----!------Eminent-Tech------!----Gilmore Audio----!


click here (http://www.vmpsaudio.com/) ------!---click here (http://www.genesisloudspeakers.com/) --!------click here (http://www.eminent-tech.com)--------------!----click here (http://www.gilmoreaudio.com)-------------!

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ER Audio------!------Final--------!------NewformResearch--------!



click here (http://www.eraudio.com.au)------!------click here (http://www.finalsound.com)--!------click here (http://www.newformresearch.com)-----------------------!









http://www.apogeeclub.de/audioreview/ribbondiy.jpg




Links to the Manufactures!




Swan-----------!---LCY Ribbon------!---HPV Tech---!---Fountek---!---Orca Design---!
click here (http://www.swanspeaker.com/) -----!----click here (http://www.lcy.hk/) --------!---click here (http://www.getmad.us/)-----!---click here (http://www.fountek.net/) -!----click here (http://www.orcadesign.com/) ------!




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Dynasonic PLL-------!----AurumCantus----!


click here (http://www.dynasonic.gr/)-----------------!----click here (http://www.aurumcantus.com)-----------!











Manufacturers out of business/ or no more ribbon production




Apogee Acoustics (1982-1998)

click here (http://www.apogeespeakers.info/) for the best information site



Infinity

click here (http://www.bobbyshred.com/infinity.html) for a good classics site (English)
click here (http://www.infinity-classics.de/infinity/index.htm) for a complete Infinity classic site (German)
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[O'Shag]

Hi Florian,

I did post a thread to tell you that I loved the look of your system, and wanted to know where you got those beautiful lamps in the teaser photo, but I think you didn't see the post.

By the way, I responded to a thread several months back, saying that I'd seen a pair of Grands out of Las Vegas go for 15K, which you questioned, and as it turns out, you were right. Actually, I found out that they were the Full-Range (as new), and not the Grands. Can you tell me what the difference is between these two loudspeakers? I do notice a subwoofer on the Grands, but don't see one on the Full-Ranges. Are the Grands better than the Apogee Full-Range, and if so, why?

Thanks

[Florian]

Hello there,

my lamps are from "Transparent Acoustics" and are made out of small chips of wood. I use them as diffusors. The Fullrange was the first Apogee ever made and in my book, still the second best speaker made by Apogee. The Grand was Apogees "Tour de France" of speakers, imagine a Fullrange wiith fully active crossovers, 8 amplifiers and two Krell Master Reference Subwoofers. Thats pretty much what a Grand ist. They only made 17 pairs of the Grand and mine is Nr. 7 Feel free to PM me your number and i can tell ya more. The height is 2,25 meters and the weight is aprox. 1300lbs per side. The current used price for a Grand is 105k plus shipping, used. A "old" Fullrange is aprox. 15k like you saw, and aprox 32k when restored.

Cheers

Flo

[O'Shag]

Thanks Flo,

The Grands are very beautiful looking. My lord, 1300lbs per side!! I am very intrigued by the active crossover approach. It's an expensive way to go, but the reasons for the benefits of active crossovers seems to make a lot of sense. I'll have to run a search on the lamps.

I think your philosophy is similar to mine, in that the system should be in harmony with the environment one lives in. Thats what I'm always looking to accomplish (although not always successfully) and what I like so much about your system. Although the Grands are very large, you managed to blend them into your living space so well.

I'd love the opportunity to talk to you in person, but I'm in the US, and if I'm not mistaken you are in Germany, and I don't have VoIP yet.

[Florian]

Hello,

no worries about that. Just PM me your number, my international calling rates to the US are downright silly cheap :)

[mike22]

ESS, at one point (later, I think) the maker/marketer of the Heil AMT (Air Motion Transformer), and used it in comb with 8' 10" or 12" woofs in cabinet.
I forget the name just now.

The AMT is a bit tricky and I am not sure that I completely understand it. It's an ESL and inside it is flat, so I guess it's a planar.

I've got a pair but have not yet had time to open.

[JarreYuri]

Some update should be in order.

Your Apogee Acoustics link should be: http://www.apogeeacoustics.com/
Your Perigee link should be: http://www.apogeeacoustics.com/
This is because Perigee is a model of Apogee Acoustics and not a manufacturer.

Apogee Speakers that is an information site and should instead be added as: http://apogeespeakers.com/

The Transmission Audio link should be corrected to: http://www.transmissionaudio.com/

Cheers!

Jerker Lindborg:ihih: