DK Design Group X-Dream - wow

So will these be like their amps. Wait a few months and have plenty to chose from on the used market.

The bulk of the review centers on how the cabinets are made and this may be justified because the cabinets undoubtedly account for 95 percent of the cost of the speaker. Man, I'd hate the thought of accidently dropping one of those beasts on my toes. Ouuch!

I noticed the reviewer offers very little meaningful comment on how the speakers actually sound (maybe 3 paragraphs). About the only recording he referenced is the drum-track on the Burmester test CD. He didn't say anything about how various acoustic instruments were rendered. He spoke mainly in audiophile hyperbole, without referencing it to anything. I wish I could get away with writing reviews like that. It would require much less of my time if I didn't need to describe sonic characteristics in reference to specific recordings and instruments. Then I could devote copious space to aesthetic appeal, construction techniques, technical descriptions, theory, and THD specs.

I suppose if a buyer didn't like the DK's he could always melt them down and go into manufacturing high-performance bike frames. It would be a great start, what, with enough aircraft-grade aluminum to make about 300 frames. With the leftover drivers and crossover he could build a set of DIY speakers that would likely sound decent.

Interesting that they chose to use a BAT/Pass Labs combination to demonstrate them rather than their own amp.

No specs yet in either the review or their website. They have some subwoofers that they're introducting as well that looke interesting.

Beautiful design...reminds me of a locamotive. Daniel sure seems to have his finger on the pulse of what makes audiophiles and their money go separate ways.

Marco

Marco, all excellent points. I don't doubt that these speakers sound exceptional, and it'd be a shame for the Audiogon community to start piling on at this stage.

However, considering the circumstances of the Positive Feedback review, namely a more-or-less paid sales presentation by DK, and lacking published specs or detailed listening commentary, the review cannot be taken as more than product marketing, in my opinion. It'd be great to see a more objective review, free of the pressures of conducting an audition in the manufacture's facility and with electronics supplied by the designer.

Sure makes me want to hear 'em, though!

After reading the review,I myself, I would like to
hear them also.Very impressive review.Thanks