13-01-2022:
Hello and Happy New year!
My first client's Ekta mkIIs are finished and now delivered - a very
happy customer!
I have attached a few images of the Ektas and CNO4s. I shall send
you some more images and a proper write up on each soon.
The CNO4s are still awaiting the 12" BMS drivers (hopefully next week).
I am using them as 2.5 ways and without stuffing the W22 port (I realise
this isn't their optimum) - they are already incredibly good and are
certainly hinting at the brilliance to come. They would make an
amazing 2.5 way with a few tweaks! The 1st order treble is
certainly beguiling and the midrange is wonderful.
I shall be in touch with some more detailed write ups and photos soon.
All the best,
Jason
30-01-2023
Hello to you both,
I trust you are both well.
The CNO4s had their first demo at the weekend. We (the client and
I) actually listened for 12 hours straight, but the client placed an
order within 5 minutes! I shall be in touch soon to order the
kit. I have another client who is likely to confirm his 851 order
this week too.
The 12" BMS are in and as you say the bass in seriously potent, dynamic
and deep. It's a world of bass I have never experienced and I love
it! More to come on this too.
Thanks again to you both and I'll be in touch regarding the orders soon.
All the best,
Jason
14-04-2023:
Hello Troels
The first CNO4 demo led to a sale (as
you know) and these are being delivered next week.
The second CNO4 demo was last week and
the clients currently have some Estelon XBs, which aren't cheap
speakers. To my ears it was no contest - the CNO4s were better in every
department and measured much better in the room. They were
superior throughout the frequency range, had a more precise, dynamic and
transparent sound and the imaging and soundstage were much superior.
A testament to your great design Troels! The clients were very
impressed too and have ordered some too!
The client is considering the Amber
Z-caps on the tweeter, but is unsure due to the extra cost (nearly £800
after taxes etc.). Unfortunately, I only have the Alumen Z-caps on
my tweeters, so they could only hear this option. They were happy
with the sound, and are wondering if the extra cost is worth the
increase in sound quality.
Ideally, I would like to have the
Amber Z-caps on my tweeter for demo, however, it is not affordable for
me at the moment. We are currently renovating our home, so spare
funds are directed to that, which isn't as exciting as Speakers!
I do, however, intend to upgrade my speakers to Amber Z-caps when funds
allow in the next year or two.
In other news: I shall be
finishing the Revelator 851s and Discovery 861s next week, so will send
photos of these too.
All the best,
Jason
17-04-2023
Hello Troels,
Here are some pictures of the latest CNO4s for a client. They
opted for a cabinet very similar to your cabinet design. The only
real difference being a two-part cabinet per channel. The speakers
are around 35kg for the top section and 30kg for the bass section.
Two enclosures make transport and lifting more manageable and should
improve acoustic separation. I (and the client) really like the
shadow gap detail too. They are 22mm MDF clad in 3mm bamboo, with
4mm bitumen damping panels internally. The front baffle is 40mm
Bamboo ply. I shall send some thoughts on the SQ from my client in
due course.
I already own some CNO4s so, of course, love what they do! I used
to have Ekta mkIIs, which are fantastic speakers, however, (like you
say) size matters! The CNO4s simply add more presence,
transparency, body and weight to a performance. They give a
greater sense of the live performance and convey dynamics with more
ease. The grand piano, cello and drums etc. simply sound more real
and convincing. Tonally the CNO4s seem more 'forgiving', but are
certainly not lacking in detail or attack when it matters. A
wonderful speaker and fantastic design - Bravo Troels!
All the best,
Jason
(pics: see below at 17-04-2023)





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