Podium Speakers - What Have I Done ??

[walpurgis]

So i'm taking the following cd's to 'check-out' the Podiums

Don't forget to take my favourite along.

[Ninanina]

Don't forget to take my favourite along.

Damn it Geoff I don't have that one

[Berni217]

Well done! Great bargain price too...


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[Macca]

Damn it Geoff I don't have that one

Diana Krall guests on a couple of tracks. I think.

[struth]

Diana Krall guests on a couple of tracks. I think.

Just for that I'm going to put her on.

[Firebottle]

Be very interesting how they compare with your Maggies Bev.

[VanDerGraaf]

I've got Model One.
Podiums are a radical departure from most people's idea of hifi. At first they will just sound weird to you. Give them time. They are extremely rewarding once you get used to them.


They really can deliver so much musical detail and nuance. My musician friend said when listening to Sgt Pepper said he gained insight into Paul McCartney's diction and phrasing that he hadn't heard before.


I think when I listened to Take A Pebble by ELP on them, it was the most impressive reproduction I've heard. Huge soundstage, just huge.
Sweet spot? They don't have one. You can sit almost anywhere and enjoy them.
Room placement is almost immaterial with these- you can put them anywhere and it doesn't affect the presentation too much, although of course taking care will give the best results.

If you like classical or jazz, you are in for a treat if your ears can adapt. They do favour acoustic instruments. They are also lightning fast. I'd say they would be wonderful for a classical enthusiast.
Drawbacks? Well, they can sound quite muffled a first. Bass is there but don't expect any bloom or slam.


I could be tempted to add a supertweeter to them, I do think they lack a bit of energy over the 10k mark.


Loved by some, hated by others, they are Marmite hifi for sure. I just happen to think that they are rather special.

[Spectral Morn]

I've got Model One.
Podiums are a radical departure from most people's idea of hifi. At first they will just sound weird to you. Give them time. They are extremely rewarding once you get used to them.


They really can deliver so much musical detail and nuance. My musician friend said when listening to Sgt Pepper said he gained insight into Paul McCartney's diction and phrasing that he hadn't heard before.


I think when I listened to Take A Pebble by ELP on them, it was the most impressive reproduction I've heard. Huge soundstage, just huge.
Sweet spot? They don't have one. You can sit almost anywhere and enjoy them.
Room placement is almost immaterial with these- you can put them anywhere and it doesn't affect the presentation too much, although of course taking care will give the best results.

If you like classical or jazz, you are in for a treat if your ears can adapt. They do favour acoustic instruments. They are also lightning fast. I'd say they would be wonderful for a classical enthusiast.
Drawbacks? Well, they can sound quite muffled a first. Bass is there but don't expect any bloom or slam.


I could be tempted to add a supertweeter to them, I do think they lack a bit of energy over the 10k mark.


Loved by some, hated by others, they are Marmite hifi for sure. I just happen to think that they are rather special.

Bev the negatives above, I just did not like the presentation at all, thought there was a bit of a horn typed colouration, cuppy sounding, even though they are not horns. Not my cup of anything. My advice if you don't like them after an hour or so of listening don't try and force, or kid yourself into doing so. They sounded like NXT speakers to my ears and I don't like those either.

[Audio Al]

There is no such thing as "surplus hifi gear". Ask Audio Al.

Correct !!!

[VanDerGraaf]

Bev the negatives above, I just did not like the presentation at all, thought there was a bit of a horn typed colouration, cuppy sounding, even though they are not horns. Not my cup of anything. My advice if you don't like them after an hour or so of listening don't try and force, or kid yourself into doing so. They sounded like NXT speakers to my ears and I don't like those either.

This advice is spot on. Give it an hour (or maybe two if you can) before you make any decisions. They are an acquired taste for sure.