Gilmore Audio planars revealed


The Gilmore Audio speaker have finally been photographed for the world to see: Gilmore Audio

Disclaimer - I'm a dealer for the Gilmores, though at this point I'm still awaiting my first pair, as they haven't begun shipping yet.

The Gilmores push the edge of the envelope for planar technology in several areas. Innovations include an extremely thin (3 mil) Kapton diaphragm; bass extension to below 20 Hz; easy 8-ohm load combined with 92 dB efficiency (you can drive 'em with Atma-Sphere M-60's!); and maximum output level in the mid to upper 120's.

Designer Mark Gilmore is the webmaster of the Atma-Sphere Owner's Group website, as well as of the Sound Lab Owner's Group site. He's been around for a while, but this is his first commercial loudspeaker design (to the best of my knowledge).

I haven't heard 'em yet so can't comment on the sound (I know, that's all that really matters after all). I'm expecting a pair before the end of the year, and will post comments then.

Duke
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Patrick, according to their web site the Model 2's introductory price (ready for sale on Jan. 2, '04) is set at $17,500 (for a limited time) and $19,500 thereafter. The Model 3 will be introduced in Feb. for $12,500 and then go to $14,500. They also give dimensions for both models.
Thanks Dawgbyte. I guessed I missed noticing the price, instead focusing on the center channel. Funny, but if I bought them, my wallet would be lighter than air.
Pricing info from website:

Model 2: $19,950

Special Introductory Price: $17,500 (for limited time)

Model 3: $14,950

Special Introductory Price: $12,500 (for limited time)

Plus shipping and applicable sales tax

No figures given on shipping and premium color charges.
It's funny how Mr. Gillmore is wearing a Hawaii shirt in his product's website. It only further reinforces my opinion that these speakers look like big body/boogy boards.

As DK would quip, these speakers appearance have a "low HAF".
Ed:

By the time you get past the shirt and the hard lookin mama the speakers don't seem half bad. All in all, a well designed ad. LOL!