I see on the Daedalus Audio website that Art Audio is an owner of Daedalus Audio speakers, and that Daedalus Audio is an Art Audio dealer. That bodes well. It's certainly a combination I'd have liked to hear at RMAF 2009. Almarg, did you hear the Ulysses speakers before you purchased them? If so, what amps were driving them? |
FWIW, there is a link to this paper on the Daedalus website. If you read the article and follow the steps, the results indicate a required minimum power for the Ulysses speakers of just below 50wpc up to 100wpc depending on the dynamic headroom you select as being important to you. The <50wpc figure assumes desired peaks of 105dB, and the 100wpc assumes desired peaks of 110dB. The specifics of arriving at the figures are explained in the article. If you try the exercise, be certain to adjust for sound attenuation over distance as described under the heading titled "Loudspeaker Sensitivity". |
Grant, as I mentioned parenthetically in my earlier post I have not heard them, which btw is why I was hesitant to enter this thread previously. Based on the many glowing comments I've read about them; and on how uniquely well they seem to meet all of the 8 requirements and preferences I listed above; and on the 30 day audition privilege; and on the fact that Lou is apparently one of the genuine good-guys in the audio industry; and on my willingness to ultimately revise the surrounding system to better suit them (if necessary), I've purchased them sight (and sound) unseen. Best regards, -- Al |
