Sound lab - Eminent Technology - Innersound


I don't have a truckload of cash so I can't afford the large Sound Labs.

Does anyone have first hand experience with the S L Dynastat? If so, how do they compare to the ET's LFT-VIIIa's or Innersound Eros MK II?

Also, anyone have experience with Sound Lab's center channel, the Marquee, in a two (L&R) or three (L&R&C) setup?

I was thinking multiple Marquee's would capture the magic of Sound Lab in a small home theater setup.

Thank You
sedona
I agree with Audiokinesis. Three Marquee's is probably a bad idea. I tried to tweek a theater that had 3 5000c Meridian center channel speakers in the same configuration. It never sounded good no matter what I did. You have the right idea matching all your speakers, but sideways center channel speakers, in general, are a sonic compromise. Two Dynastats would be a better choice.

ET's are very directional, although they do a great job at their price point if you are IN the listening position. Move above or below the small ribbon and the highs roll off considerably. For a dedicated listening room on a budget they work well.

If you want some dynamics with wide dispersion electrostatic top end in a smaller package, you might look at some used Gallo Solo or Reference II's or III's.

I sold SoundLab, ET, Gallo and Meridian.
Another helpful post from a great guy and a conscientious dealer, all wrapped up in one. Thanks for setting the example Duke : ) Sean
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As a Sound Lab owner and dealer, I agree using multiple Marquees would not be satifactory. I suggest finding the space for at least a pair of Dynastats. The other speakers mentioned beam significantly due to their flat panels, which may be a major issue for when more than one listener is present. Bass is another consideration: the ETs might be very thin sounding for use in a home theater system without subwoofers.

Brian
>the ETs might be very thin sounding for use in a home theater system without subwoofers.

Community Audio once told me the ET's are a "midrange speaker" on the phone, and I concluded they didn't know what model the VIIIa's are. While their dynamic woofers don't go flat to 20hz - and they go pretty low - I would never describe the sound as thin. If anything, the low end is slightly rich.

ET's would not be my choice for home theater for other reasons.
Ya know what the "funny" thing about this is Brian? Roger Sanders, the original owner / designer of Innersound, is the guy that "invented" curved panel E-stat's. The fact that none of the Innersound's make use of this design approach has always baffled me. Sean
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