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
I think I heard them at Excaliber in Alexandria, VA. Conrad Johnson's factory was in spitting distance. I think it was the four box system. I was intrigued because you were able to put each box in its optimum room position.(a la wilson wamm daves only real speaker) In a one box speaker if you find the right spot for the woofer it's the wrong spot for the tweeter.
I hesrd them at Sound inc, in NJ. I was very impressed, but the sub modules were the size of a small refrigerator. I tried to buy just the satellites but they would not brake up the set. I also owned a piar of LM200's and LM310's. I really liked both of them and was sorry to part with them but the upgrade bug bit.
Got a pair of LM200's still on duty in our TV room. Very nice speakers, if not the last word in anything in particular.

Randy
I have heard the same sound projected past and above the speakers with all C-J electronics and Synthesis LM250 or 300's. I still own a pair of Synthesis LM20 monitor speakers. They still sound great! I have a post in the wanted looking for LM200/210/250's. Norfish do you want to sell yours? I'm just looking for a set of floor standing Synthesis. Thanks and good luck!

Frosty1
Not interested in selling the LM200's. They sound pretty good in front of our television. My wife wouldn't like my turning the tv room into another listening room (not that I would want to either) and the LM200's give us good sound without being too intrusive.

Randy