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Hi Guys,
I am interested in anyone's opinion on benefits/performance differences between the Fountek Neo CD3 tweeter (rectangular faceplate version), and the Aurum Cantus G2 ribbon tweeter. Besides there being about $100 price difference per unit, what can anyone tell me about the Aurum Cantus G2 and how it might stack up performance/sound quality wise with the Fountek unit. I have NO experience with either one....limited experience with ribbons in general, BUT I have been perusing the Aurum Cantus site, and found a model of monitor that I find visually appealing and somewhat unique from the regular rectangles..... Especially interesting was the use of Mappa Burl side panels.... Anyway, can anyone tell me their honest assessment of the two ribbons in question. I am going to have some significant $$ coming back from the TAX man, and I want to start a couple of "up-scale" projects instead of my usual "budget" minded stuff.......However, even saying that statement, I don't want to pay more than I have to for the "same, or nearly same" performance....which is why I am posting for honest opinions. Is the G-2 overpriced for what you get, or is it that much better than the apparently similar Neo-CD3?
One project is already under way, with the planning of construction....Thanks to Jeff B. for starting me out, and for any additional help later...just in case I forget to thank you later. I am building the Continuums, and I will try to fully document the build with pix....gonna try to do justice to the cabinetry...I have some really gorgeously grained East-Indian Applewood veneer that is just screaming to get pasted to a nice speaker.
The second project is going to be fashioned after the Aurum Cantus
Leisure 2 se MkII:
Allright, you ribbon guys....enlighten me and lead me to the path that rocks.
Best regards to all, John
I am interested in anyone's opinion on benefits/performance differences between the Fountek Neo CD3 tweeter (rectangular faceplate version), and the Aurum Cantus G2 ribbon tweeter. Besides there being about $100 price difference per unit, what can anyone tell me about the Aurum Cantus G2 and how it might stack up performance/sound quality wise with the Fountek unit. I have NO experience with either one....limited experience with ribbons in general, BUT I have been perusing the Aurum Cantus site, and found a model of monitor that I find visually appealing and somewhat unique from the regular rectangles..... Especially interesting was the use of Mappa Burl side panels.... Anyway, can anyone tell me their honest assessment of the two ribbons in question. I am going to have some significant $$ coming back from the TAX man, and I want to start a couple of "up-scale" projects instead of my usual "budget" minded stuff.......However, even saying that statement, I don't want to pay more than I have to for the "same, or nearly same" performance....which is why I am posting for honest opinions. Is the G-2 overpriced for what you get, or is it that much better than the apparently similar Neo-CD3?
One project is already under way, with the planning of construction....Thanks to Jeff B. for starting me out, and for any additional help later...just in case I forget to thank you later. I am building the Continuums, and I will try to fully document the build with pix....gonna try to do justice to the cabinetry...I have some really gorgeously grained East-Indian Applewood veneer that is just screaming to get pasted to a nice speaker.
The second project is going to be fashioned after the Aurum Cantus
Leisure 2 se MkII:
Allright, you ribbon guys....enlighten me and lead me to the path that rocks.
Best regards to all, John
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