Soundlab

Anyone heard the larger soundlab models like the majestic, prostat and u1? I would be interested to know if the sound lab claims about having the bass, dynamics and absolute loudness other stats lack is true, particularly with the px panel option.

Thanks

Nick

 

The A1

I have heard the A1.

Dunno about the option. For the rest, let's say the claims hold in relative terms.
The bog standard A1 I heard did offer dynamic contrast and a substantial degree of loudness -- all that compared to other panels. Put simply, they seemed less prone to kicking the bucket if pushed. The upper mids were extremely well presented.
A refreshing attribute: the mid bass was nicely presented; full and seemingly in phase with the mids. It also seemed to me that dispersion was unusually extended: i.e. wider than I expected for a panel -- maybe an artefact or a result of the curved shape, but there nevertheless.
For full orchestral music I expect an external woof ("subwoof") is necessary for large rooms.

Mind you, you need a lot of energy (power) to drive these particular spkrs -- more than you'd expect if you went by their 1kHz sensitivity rating (which is quite high if I remember correctly).

Cheers

 

There is a pair of Soundlab A1's for sale at hifiguy. for £2995. far too cheap.