The future is Grimm

[purite audio]

Purite Audio are very pleased to announce that we will be representing Grimm Audio within the domestic Uk market.
http://www.grimmaudio.com/

Keith.

[sq225917]

That's a great catch Keith. I thought the LS1's sounded very good at Munich. Smaller speakers in a larger room and they filled it quite remarkably. I returned to have a listen quite a few times and no matter where you stood it sounded good, I think that's testament to the quality of their DSP and driver integration in the XO. And they're pretty sanely priced for a complete package -source.

[purite audio]

Thanks Simon, I like them, I realise they won't appeal to everyone, but if you enjoy an extremely uncoloured sound and are looking for an elegant uncluttered system.
Kr Keith.

[sq225917]

Keith if I wasn't an inveterate tinkerer and DIY'er they'd be top of my list. They just made great music and were true to the source, I don't think you can really ask for anything more.

[purite audio]

Have you ever spoken to Bruno Putzeys he is an interesting chap, he was onthe Mola Mola stand?
KR Keith.

[sq225917]

I've had a fair bit of back and forth with him over the years on DIYaudio, he's a smart cookie, no doubt, one of the smartest.

[purite audio]

He appeared to know what he was talking about,not that I understood half of it, socks with sandals though!
Kr Keith.

[sq225917]

socks with sandals, the dirty foreign bastard.... (or physics teacher)

[Spectral Morn]

Nice one Keith will you be stocking the external Master clock the CC1 ?



Regards Neil

[purite audio]

Neil Hi, yes we will, this is the LS1 in a white 'corian' finish .
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb255/coopie_photo/Image1_zps3e584998.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/user/coopie_photo/media/Image1_zps3e584998.jpg.html)


Keith.

[purite audio]

'Audio' magazines review of the Grimm LS1 loudspeaker.
http://www.grimmaudio.com/product_info/Audio%20Mai%202013%20Grimm%20LS1%20Testbericht%20E nglish.pdf

Keith.

[purite audio]

'Audio Media' magazine reviews the Grimm LS1 three way loudspeaker system.
Keith.

http://www.grimmaudio.com/product_info/Audio%20Media%20LS1%20review.pdf

[purite audio]

Arriving early next week.
Keith.

[purite audio]

Tomorrow I believe,very excited to hear these, they sounded superb in Munich.
Keith.

[purite audio]

The LS1's are pretty much set, I have followed the manufacturers guidelines as much as possible, preferably half a metre from side and rear walls, I tried the usual 30 degree toe in but preferred the 45degree method where the speakers cross about a ,metre in front of the listeners head.
Grimm state they set out to make the most uncoloured ,transparent and revealing loudspeaker and in my opinion they have.
I have never heard this much resolution from familiar recordings before, yet the Ls1's aren't forward or sterile, hard, dry or clinical .
They just sound fantastic ,whether it is because they are active ,three NCore Class D amps per channel or whether it is the crossovers being created using DSP, (phase is also corrected ) I don't know , but they are the best speakers I have heard here to date.
They are absolutely state of the art.
Keith.

[YNWaN]

Unfortunately, neither of the review links actually go to a PDF - they just take you to the Grimm home page and I couldn't see them.

[purite audio]

Mark Hi, Grimm have a brand new website,
Here is the PDF,
http://www.grimmaudio.com/site/assets/files/2737/audio_mai_2013_grimm_ls1_testbericht_english.pdf


KR Keith.

[YNWaN]

Cool - I look forward to reading it :).

[purite audio]

All the way through I hope!
Very best,
Keith.

[purite audio]

The Grimm Audio LS1's arrive flat packed but set up is straightforward, the main sealed enclosure is held initially by magnets and then bolted to the legs , one of which contain the loudspeakers electronics ,three channels of NCore power amplification.http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb255/coopie_photo/PA294121_zpsfcba6956.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/user/coopie_photo/media/PA294121_zpsfcba6956.jpg.html)


Keith

[purite audio]

The Grimm LS1's in dark caramel bamboo!
http://www.puriteaudio.co.uk/node/114

Keith.

[purite audio]

The Grimm LS1 active loudspeakers are here and on permanent demonstration, six channels of active NCore amplification
built in A/D and D/A ,DSP crossovers and absolute phase, the finest conventional loudspeakers I have heard.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb255/coopie_photo/PB154129_zps25ce0568.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/user/coopie_photo/media/PB154129_zps25ce0568.jpg.html)

Keith.

[purite audio]

The superb Grimm Audio LS1 loudspeakers are on permananent demonstration here at Purité Audio.
Just add source of your choice, digital and analogue.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb255/coopie_photo/PA294124_zps3a7d9ff0.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/user/coopie_photo/media/PA294124_zps3a7d9ff0.jpg.html)

Keith.

[purite audio]

The absolutely superb Grimm LS1 loudspeaker now supports native DSD playback!
http://gallery.mailchimp.com/dcf744bc151ed0e367b571e5d/files/RELEASE_NOTES_LS1_PC_Remote_Software_revision_63.p df

Keith.

[purite audio]

Grimm Audio and their superlative LS1 loudspeaker will be exhibiting at the Klangschloss event in Switzerland,
http://www.klangschloss.ch/

Nearer to home the Grimm LS1's are on permanent demonstration here at Purité Audio.
The best conventional ( although hardly conventional) loudspeakers I have heard.
Keith.

[purite audio]

The Grimm Audio LS1's have A/D and D/A built in, they use DSP to implement their crossover and to correct driver anomalies.
When the Grimm subwoofer is added the system integrates the new driver seamlessly, even correcting absolute phase.
The system allows you to decide on the lowest frequency of the bass ,from 20Hz upwards, you can set the amount of gain from the sub, and select low shelf filters, there are settings for 30 and 45 degree toe in, you can choose to limit the amount of driver excursion,
( to avoid damaging the drivers).
The remote control allows you to select any source and to control volume,.
They integrate beautifully into a room, and the sound quality is the finest I have heard from any sonventional loudspeaker,
Keith.

[purite audio]

The Grimm LS1's. two ways have an srp of Euros 15k, and the three ways Euros 20k, that price is for a complete system you just have to add sources.
A/D and D/A are inbuilt, as are six channels of. NCore amplification you simply add the sources of your choice analogue or digital.
They come with a full featured remote, and async USB connectivity.
They are the best measuring loudspeakers currently available and they sound absolutely superb.
Keith.

[kininigin]

They certainly look interesting! What's the price of them?

[purite audio]

K there are two versions,two or three way, SRPs are above, but that is for everything, just add your laptop or turntable.
Keith.

[kininigin]

K there are two versions,two or three way, SRPs are above, but that is for everything, just add your laptop or turntable.
Keith.

Ahh right yeah,didn't see that! Slightly above my budget though! I do like the active approach to things though,so i suspect i would quite enjoy them! Quick question if you don't mind as you seem to be the person to ask.Do you sell any room correction equipment or can point me in the right direction re: intergrating a sub into my system? It's something i would like to try!

[purite audio]

Darren Hi,the LS1 are the best conventional loudspeakers I have heard, bar none, in the future all I suspect all loudspeakers will be designed long their lines.
Re room correction, I have been experimenting with Dirac , you need a microphone but they needn't be expensive, active room correction can really help if you have room issues.
Keith.

[kininigin]

Darren Hi,the LS1 are the best conventional loudspeakers I have heard, bar none, in the future all I suspect all loudspeakers will be designed long their lines.
Re room correction, I have been experimenting with Dirac , you need a microphone but they needn't be expensive, active room correction can really help if you have room issues.
Keith.

You must have heard some pretty special speakers in your time,so that is very high praise indeed! Be nice to hear them one day.

Well i have just bagged myself an ARC Anthem Room Correction System for £55. Made with Paradigm involved as well.I believe i have Anthem amps in my speakers,although not 100% sure.I suspect they are though! So it should work well with the system i have hopefully.Looking forward to seeing what room correction can do!

If anyone else is interested in one,the guy on ebay has another one going! It is missing one cable which is easy to get hold of and will be cheap! I offered £40 for it,which he accepted.£15 for delivery.Here is the link,first come,first serve! :D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARC-Anthem-Room-Correction-System-No-DB9-Cable-/171300928969?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item27e254bdc9

[kininigin]

Just found out the software will only work with an Anthem pre/processor A/V amp! Which is a shame.Still worth it for the mic though!

[kininigin]

Just found out the software will only work with an Anthem pre/processor A/V amp! Which is a shame.Still worth it for the mic though!

The mic will not work either,unless you have an Anthem Pro/AV amp! So a complete waste of time on my part!

[purite audio]

Interesting article with Bruno Putzeys one of the founders of Grimm Audio.
http://www.ultraaudio.com/index.php/features-menu/general-interest-interviews-menu/465-searching-for-the-extreme-bruno-putzeys-of-mola-mola-hypex-and-grimm-audio-part-two

Keith.