Conrad Johnson Loudspeakers-Synthesis.


Prior to my current speakers, the only speaker that I'd ever heard that projected an image OUTSIDE the lateral confines of the speaker were Conrad Johnson Synthesis 2 ways, where the cymbals (as I recall) of a musical piece seemed to shoot up and out, and emanate from both corners of the room. To this day I don't know whether it was due to reflections off the walls or truly great imaging, but it was cool either way. I became fascinated with the Synthesis line by Conrad Johnson and the four tower Reference System as well. It retailed at $8000 way back around the late 1980's. I never even got to hear it, but was always intrigued.

The point: I'm wondering whether any other members have heard or owned the Synthesis Reference four tower system. If so, what do (or did) you think?

-Bill
Footnote: The topic is timely because a Conrad Johnson Synthesis Reference four tower system is being auctioned by someone right here on Audiogon. This is the first such system I can remember EVER seeing offered for sale ANYWHERE after all these years. And the starting price is cheap, too.

{{{And NO, I have nothing whatsoever to do with the seller, or the auction, etc.}}}
mdhoover
To Mdhoover -- The Edvidence. However, I remember the Quads from years gone by and based on that recollection, they might be the next best thing at 1/10th the price and requiring much less in the way of electronics. My thoughts for the moment anyway.
Mgoodwin,
Ok, I see. I can't answer the amp question, but others probably could.
-Bill
I just got a pair of Synthesis LM 250 in new condition! The are also used for TV viewing, gaming, and the stereo playing "Dark Side of the Moon" right now. The woofer was really advanced looking for the time. My question is what did these cost new?