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Thank you for finally doing this! At least one of the audio reviewer’s aren’t so stuck up that they are willing to hear what others have to offer. It was just yesterday I was watching another TH-camr review the Definitive Technologies tower speaker and I’ve heard those in person. He gave those $5000 speakers rave review and even compared them to half a million Wilson’s, they were mediocre at best. this made me question everything he’s said in the past. This TH-camr, that will remain unnamed, threw a fit at this opportunity and stuck his nose up high. Hopefully you have at least five videos from this trip! I want some reviews of before and after his upgrades and I know I can’t be the only one.
@@djparra41 Nothings worse when someone attributes something to someone then says “I’m not going to name names”. Your testimony is worthless when you hide behind “no names”.
This was very interesting, i'm looking forward to the blind hi-fi cable test. Btw, given he's a sound engineer, he will probably recognise the sound of his cables given he would be most familiar with that sound profile but, it will still be fun to watch.
I was really fortunate to cross paths with Danny in the very early 2000's (he was a friend of a friend). Listening to his giant line sources (Alpha's ) in his living room was the first OMG audio moment I'd ever had (still very much my bar). As a broke college student, I didn't have the cash to purchase or the means to assemble a kit, but he still treated me like I did. Few days later he emails me offering me a demo pair of AV-1's (a now discontinued bookshelf) for an outright steal. I've gone through a lot of other speakers since then, but will never let go of those.
Jay I have to give you credit. You're a man of your word and you have an open mind. So many audio files are narrow minded? You are a international reviewer from canada to korea to florida to texas. Hats off to you. Now we have to get you to High End Munich and AXPONA
Yes, it's not only audiophiles -- a lot of people are narrow-minded, unforgiving, and break their promises. How refreshing to see that Jay is not one of those people.
Traveling man. I am glad to see you out and about. These types of interviews/tours really allow us to see the inner working of companies we know and some we don’t know. Hopefully we will see more. Your trip to Korea was a true learning experience. Hopefully we will see some of those products hit the US/ Canadian markets.
Jay your amazing! Didn’t think you would ever make it to GR Research in Texas! But prove me wrong you did! Great video! I’ll be looking forward to the follow up!!! Your the Man Jay, keeping your word and rolling with the figurative punches! Best wishes, keep up the great work!👍🙏🤗✌️👋
I sent Danny one of my hand built cabinets that I bought a few years back. I installed SB Acoustics drivers, and some off the shelf crossovers. Lets just say the sound wasn't up to par. Danny and Hobbs designed new crossovers for them. My wife and I picked up the cabinet and the new crossover components on our way back from our Colorado trip (then on to home in Hamilton, ON). Hobbs and Danny were very inviting, and gave us a tour of their facility. They were great! Nicest people you ever want to meet! As for my new crossover networks, they went together well and they sound incredible! Great video, Jay!
Great series. Two audio enthusiasts who make their living in different slices of the audio enthusiast market. Danny has been a source of information as long as I can remember exposing the speaker industry by removing the veil and demonstrating opportunities for improvement. His knowledge of open baffle speakers and how to make high performance audio without the $$ is legendary. Jay, OTOH shares his observations on commercial products and does so honestly. It will be really interesting to see what he has to say about Danny's flagship products in a listening test. Where do they stack up vs high end commercial brands that Jay is so well versed on. Also interesting to see a little glimpse of Danny, the man. I think an interest in DIY cars makes sense.
Hey there. I thought I recognized you Jay. I looked back on your vids and sure enough it was your evaluation of the Willsenton R8 that got me to buy one and I love it! It fit my budget for something I've wanted for a long time. A tube amp that didn't cost a fortune for a regular guy that loves quality. I'm glad you connected with Danny, I follow him a lot. I love tips and tricks for better sound. What he has to say makes sense to me as I have been a armature "junior lol" speaker builder since the 70s. My biggest learning point from Danny is in the cross over components. ( do you agree? ). I will be looking forward to what you think of his set up and impression of his various speakers. As I can afford it I am going to build my own version of Danny's' LS 6 speakers. That's a long term project.
Thanks for the tour! I am crossing my fingers that you share a video where you give us your thoughts on his NX-Treme speakers, and maybe even the Line Force and NX-Oticas (that is, if you auditioned them). There are almost zero reviews out there on these three, and many people could use some insight.
Incredible production values for this video. Kind of like something you would see from the late Anthony Bourdain or Sonny Side (Best Ever Food Review Show) video
Danny Richie is a legend in his own mind. He's an accomplished self-taught speaker designer (and amateur athlete, it seems) -- but when he holds forth on power cables, "tube connectors," and the supposed evils of sand cast resistors and (shudder) ferromagnetic binding post nuts, he's so far out of his depth that his spiel doesn't even meet the modest criteria for simple sentience.
Fantastic Vid !Thanks for your combined efforts. Looking for an Electronic refresh for my lovely JBL L200b …. I am wondering if Danny can be with some Help remotely since I’m based in France.
saying flat response = boring is just silly. Seems to me that idea got started because speaker makers who forced a flat response at any cost, using digital crossovers, notch filters, EQ, endless filter components, achieve that response curve but pummel the signal to hell in the process. The best speakers match compatible drivers and use a minimum of quality transparent (Don't screw up phase) components to cross the driver responses over at their inherently desirable frequencies.
The problem with Danny is that he knows how to design very good speakers for the money but they are not the best or SOTA as he claims. There is no true innovation in his designs or the way he designs his speakers.
Agreed -- he's competent, but unexceptional. This is frequently the case with designers that have no formal engineering background and who've never apprenticed with a master. When you check out the CVs of guys like Andrew Jones the difference is obvious. Danny does OK for being entirely self-taught, but he's not anywhere near the top tier in his field, and a lot of the products he promotes -- e.g. "tube connectors" and highfalutin Chinese AC cords -- are pure snake oil.
Thanks Jay, I've ben waiting for this. It's a good insight to see behind the curtain of Danny's own videos. I greatly look forward to the next installments. Rock on !!
Danny’s videos have provided me with so much knowledge over the years that I absolutely will get one of his speakers one day. He’s a great figure to have in the audio world!
I have had GR Encores and I sold them (regrettably) to Frederik who used some of the parts to make the speakers that Jay had reviews. I am probably going to build another kit sooner or later. Best speakers for the money.
I’m on the edge of my seat. Can’t wait for the next video about your trip. Wonderful to see that you are open to exploring even though Danny’s call out was a bit dramatic.
I tend to support Danny's approach to speaker design. The speaker needs to be as flat in frequency response as possible, just like all of the other components in a high fidelity system. In this manner the music will sound in the truest fidelity possible within ANY room it is projected in. If the room has problems, you should deal with it in speaker placement, equalizers and tone controls. The speaker needs to be neutral. Most people will not have the luxury of building a room designed for audio. Many speaker manufacturers artificially increase bass and treble volume and actually suppress midrange because some of the public interprets this as "better" sound. Danny's crossover designs help correct this problem.
I get Danny a bit better now. He was poking the bear to push the hobby to be better and grow beyond the usual expectations and talk for reviewers. To stretch outside their comfort zone, as you will. And as a manufacturer and modder, his passion shows that he is about what he speaks on.
People are strange creatures.. we get into what we like and convince ourselves all other of like matter is shit.. I am with Ron and the Cheap Audio Man Randy. Hey if its moves ya and makes the music sound good. I couldn't care who makes it or what it looks like. Just lets enjoy the music
I am happy and excited to have a reviewer that is honest, and truly cares about the hobby, and the consumer; meet up with a product developer that is also so talented, sincere, and honorable. I assume you will have a chance to spend some time with "NEW RECORD DAY". Canada meets Texas!!!
damn after seeing their factory in progress and that 92 ft long solar panel... He is serious in the audio industry. Im interested in how flat frequency sounds for the speakers he modify.
Didn't all this start with him critiquing the listening rooms of the reviewers not being capable of an honest evaluations? His set up looks fairly cobbled together and not particularly professional. We will just ignore the fact that in the review community his biggest supporter, that he has often collaborated with, is new record day which listens in an untreated family room that is open to the rest of the house.
Couple things. The room w X-Otica’s is definitely treated & designed for both acoustics & Clean Power Delivery. You’re seeing curtains behind the speakers , btw , so you have no idea what’s going on w that space. As for NRD, the man is currently working on a 2nd structure he had built for listening & live performances. Hard for me to criticize his effort. He has a 2nd YT called the Sound Shed. Little content to date.
@@markconner5569 I can see that he is testing speakers in his shop, even if it is nearfield, that is not treated. He also harps on standard connectors but is testing the crossovers with alligator clips. My issue is not with his setup or his testing. It is the hypocrisy of him making a video insulting reviewers for theirs if his is not exceptional. Also I think that most peoples knowledge of him came from NRD reviews of his products and collaborations with him. He did not tell NRD that his positive reviews were useless because of his setup at the time. I have considered purchasing one of his upgrade kits as well as speakers and will continue to consider them. I only think that it is fair that if he can critique reviewers, then I can critique him.
Jay! Kodus to you. A man that keeps his word and explore the hifi world. Korea and Texas, what a miss match, but maybe not audible. Great work from a multinationalcanadian 😀
There is something to said for upgrading components in your existing products. I put $600 worth of capacitors and resistors into the tube stage of my Schitt Freya +. It has at a much higher level of sound quality than the stock component. Labor of love, though! 😎
GR is very divisive but you can clearly see they are passionate and know what they are doing. Even if you don't like them, you can see this is not a. business run out of someone's bedroom or closet.
Very cool that you did this. It’s been fun following the Jay/GR story. Looking forward to the rest of the GR videos, especially your impressions of that system in the background of all their videos.
I have had the pleasure of meeting Danny and had him test, create crossovers for my KEF 201 speakers. Very nice guy. He did let me listen to his system and it is very impressive. I live about 1.5 hrs from him, and cut out the shipping cost for the speakers to get them done. It was one of the first speaker improvement videos he did.
I have to say that I have some doubts regarding his approach of flatening the frequency response in order to be "true to the input". That might make some sense if you're designing your own speaker, but when tweaking someone else's design, shouldn't the goal be to try to stay true to the voicing of that speaker?
I’m a big “meat” guy and went to many competitions to try the best bbqs, including briskets and I think this was the most flavourful and tender I’ve had. Almost made me into a brisket reviewer
It's worth noting, it's not just smoothening the F.R., he encounters, details, and repairs gross negligence crossover design! To be fair, it's a real mixed bag out there ... many mainstream offerings are simply commodity type items, junk x-overs, advertised and sold as performance pieces. With many enthusiasts shipping him their loudspeakers for assessment, Danny's gaining exposure to a big piece of what's out there ... and we're all better for it. Good stuff Jay ... staying tuned
Jay, fantastic tour of GR Research. These tours you are engaging in can only increase your knowledge/perspective about the world of audio gear to another level. Which we as your follows benefit from your ventures. Cheers😊
Nice...Glad to see we can accept that while we have differences we can consider others opinions and their efforts The Ability to Agree to Disagree and remain considerate is commendable. And to say something is impossible is to be narrow minded.
Great content Jay. Really envious you got to go to GR. But can't wait for your other upcoming visits to share with us. One thing though I still can't get over seeing Ron in Dannies truck. I think EV when I think of Ron. :) :) :)
I can't remember the last time I commented on a youtube video, but this was so much fun I had to chime in. Great job Jay and I echo the sentiment someone stated below...the video seemed far too short! Which is rare to experience anymore. Keep them coming please and thanks!
Is there no building code in Texas? You can have an upper area with no railing to prevent falls? You can also have a hazard at the top of stairs were you can potentially hit your head? That's a long tumble to the bottom.
When you first started talking about going down to GR to meet up with Danny, I was thinking to myself that Danny is going to get you out on the track. I laughed then to see you going with him on the track in this teaser video!
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Great video. I do say that speakers sound different with different amplifiers. Cross overs do a lot of magic.
Thank you for finally doing this! At least one of the audio reviewer’s aren’t so stuck up that they are willing to hear what others have to offer. It was just yesterday I was watching another TH-camr review the Definitive Technologies tower speaker and I’ve heard those in person. He gave those $5000 speakers rave review and even compared them to half a million Wilson’s, they were mediocre at best. this made me question everything he’s said in the past. This TH-camr, that will remain unnamed, threw a fit at this opportunity and stuck his nose up high.
Hopefully you have at least five videos from this trip! I want some reviews of before and after his upgrades and I know I can’t be the only one.
@@djparra41
Nothings worse when someone attributes something to someone then says “I’m not going to name names”. Your testimony is worthless when you hide behind “no names”.
This was very interesting, i'm looking forward to the blind hi-fi cable test. Btw, given he's a sound engineer, he will probably recognise the sound of his cables given he would be most familiar with that sound profile but, it will still be fun to watch.
We are very lucky to have Gr-research doing amazing work for us audio nerds.
Yea !
I was really fortunate to cross paths with Danny in the very early 2000's (he was a friend of a friend). Listening to his giant line sources (Alpha's ) in his living room was the first OMG audio moment I'd ever had (still very much my bar).
As a broke college student, I didn't have the cash to purchase or the means to assemble a kit, but he still treated me like I did.
Few days later he emails me offering me a demo pair of AV-1's (a now discontinued bookshelf) for an outright steal.
I've gone through a lot of other speakers since then, but will never let go of those.
I think the world is a beautiful place.
Good to see you having dialogue with Danny and GR research, god knows we need more dialogue in the world today. Keep it up.
Jay I have to give you credit. You're a man of your word and you have an open mind. So many audio files are narrow minded? You are a international reviewer from canada to korea to florida to texas. Hats off to you. Now we have to get you to High End Munich and AXPONA
Yes, we have to get him to AXPONA. And, hopefully he will give us his opinion on the Scaena loudspeakers that blew my mind at the show last year.
Yes, it's not only audiophiles -- a lot of people are narrow-minded, unforgiving, and break their promises. How refreshing to see that Jay is not one of those people.
But is his listening room better !!!!! Can ordinary living room reviewers actually hear the difference as he stated in the video...
An open mind is very important in life but especially so in this hobby.
I'm impressed and proud of you by being the bigger person during all this and followed through with this trip and experience.
I am glad you finally did it, waiting for the rest.
Thank you.
Can’t wait for your opinions of the speakers. Thank you for these videos.
Traveling man. I am glad to see you out and about. These types of interviews/tours really allow us to see the inner working of companies we know and some we don’t know. Hopefully we will see more. Your trip to Korea was a true learning experience. Hopefully we will see some of those products hit the US/ Canadian markets.
wow, very nice, good to see how they operate
Amazing content. Really can't wait for the rest of the videos!!!
Jay your amazing! Didn’t think you would ever make it to GR Research in Texas! But prove me wrong you did! Great video! I’ll be looking forward to the follow up!!! Your the Man Jay, keeping your word and rolling with the figurative punches! Best wishes, keep up the great work!👍🙏🤗✌️👋
I sent Danny one of my hand built cabinets that I bought a few years back. I installed SB Acoustics drivers, and some off the shelf crossovers. Lets just say the sound wasn't up to par. Danny and Hobbs designed new crossovers for them. My wife and I picked up the cabinet and the new crossover components on our way back from our Colorado trip (then on to home in Hamilton, ON). Hobbs and Danny were very inviting, and gave us a tour of their facility. They were great! Nicest people you ever want to meet! As for my new crossover networks, they went together well and they sound incredible! Great video, Jay!
This is awesome. Love Danny, Love Jay!
What an amazing video
Awesome video! Good work!
Great series. Two audio enthusiasts who make their living in different slices of the audio enthusiast market.
Danny has been a source of information as long as I can remember exposing the speaker industry by removing the veil and demonstrating opportunities for improvement. His knowledge of open baffle speakers and how to make high performance audio without the $$ is legendary.
Jay, OTOH shares his observations on commercial products and does so honestly. It will be really interesting to see what he has to say about Danny's flagship products in a listening test. Where do they stack up vs high end commercial brands that Jay is so well versed on.
Also interesting to see a little glimpse of Danny, the man. I think an interest in DIY cars makes sense.
Hey there. I thought I recognized you Jay. I looked back on your vids and sure enough it was your evaluation of the Willsenton R8 that got me to buy one and I love it! It fit my budget for something I've wanted for a long time. A tube amp that didn't cost a fortune for a regular guy that loves quality. I'm glad you connected with Danny, I follow him a lot. I love tips and tricks for better sound. What he has to say makes sense to me as I have been a armature "junior lol" speaker builder since the 70s. My biggest learning point from Danny is in the cross over components. ( do you agree? ). I will be looking forward to what you think of his set up and impression of his various speakers.
As I can afford it I am going to build my own version of Danny's' LS 6 speakers. That's a long term project.
Love the video
Thanks for the tour! I am crossing my fingers that you share a video where you give us your thoughts on his NX-Treme speakers, and maybe even the Line Force and NX-Oticas (that is, if you auditioned them). There are almost zero reviews out there on these three, and many people could use some insight.
Incredible production values for this video. Kind of like something you would see from the late Anthony Bourdain or Sonny Side (Best Ever Food Review Show) video
Oh my god you actually went! Are you a revolutionized audio reviewer now? 😄
No not really. Still the goofy me, last time I checked but I did gain some insight
Living in Texas = All that Space.. Great Vid...! 🎉🍿🍾
Just amazing👏
i love that he runs his home and facility off solar.
look forward to the blind tests.
I have been there twice and somehow missed that mammoth Solar Array,
He is a smart guy and open minded. Like any great designer.
awesome ! that BBQ looking good 🤤you looked pretty quick running too! did you run any track?
No haha
@@Jayiyagi 🤣
Dude got smoked
Great video .🎉
Jay, you are so damned transparent!
A lovely business ❤
"let's go upstairs, ON STAIRS I BUILT WHILE BLINDFOLDED AND MODIFIED TO BE BETTER THAN THE PRODUCER MEANT THEM TO BE!!!!!!"
Danny Richie is a legend in his own mind. He's an accomplished self-taught speaker designer (and amateur athlete, it seems) -- but when he holds forth on power cables, "tube connectors," and the supposed evils of sand cast resistors and (shudder) ferromagnetic binding post nuts, he's so far out of his depth that his spiel doesn't even meet the modest criteria for simple sentience.
Jay, repeat after me, "Come play with us Danny."
Love it❤
Fantastic Vid !Thanks for your combined efforts.
Looking for an Electronic refresh for my lovely JBL L200b …. I am wondering if Danny can be with some Help remotely since I’m based in France.
saying flat response = boring is just silly. Seems to me that idea got started because speaker makers who forced a flat response at any cost, using digital crossovers, notch filters, EQ, endless filter components, achieve that response curve but pummel the signal to hell in the process. The best speakers match compatible drivers and use a minimum of quality transparent (Don't screw up phase) components to cross the driver responses over at their inherently desirable frequencies.
Seen this video twice already lol
Say no to cheesy parts.
I will allow for the possibility that the quality of his products may rise to the level of his ego. I look forward to the next videos in this series
The problem with Danny is that he knows how to design very good speakers for the money but they are not the best or SOTA as he claims. There is no true innovation in his designs or the way he designs his speakers.
I am unaware of anyone responsible for more pairs of Affordable Open Baffle Designs out into the audio universe. Not all are badged as GR, btw.
Agreed -- he's competent, but unexceptional. This is frequently the case with designers that have no formal engineering background and who've never apprenticed with a master. When you check out the CVs of guys like Andrew Jones the difference is obvious. Danny does OK for being entirely self-taught, but he's not anywhere near the top tier in his field, and a lot of the products he promotes -- e.g. "tube connectors" and highfalutin Chinese AC cords -- are pure snake oil.
Yes, yet to hear a decent open baffle system. 20.7s Coda v3 800w@4ohms Rel Carbon Specials JLA cr-1 crossover
SOTA?
This video production quality is off the charts. I need to catch up!
lolz yes Jays pounding the pavement for sure, changing the rules of the game! 😇
So agreed. Very well done Jay & Danny. 👏🏼👏🏼
I luv your content too Thomas!!!
So, Thomas, when are you visiting GR Research. That ought to be an entertaining video as well. And remember to take along a Galion amp as well.
Hey Thomas, you're still one of my favorite audio reviewers. Just wish you uploaded more frequently.
This could have been an hour long video. Great video, and I'm sorry it's so short!
Awesome vlog! Danny's the Man! I have three of his crossover kits and took my speakers to new levels of enjoyment! Thank you Jay💯
Thanks Jay, I've ben waiting for this. It's a good insight to see behind the curtain of Danny's own videos. I greatly look forward to the next installments. Rock on !!
Danny’s videos have provided me with so much knowledge over the years that I absolutely will get one of his speakers one day. He’s a great figure to have in the audio world!
I have had GR Encores and I sold them (regrettably) to Frederik who used some of the parts to make the speakers that Jay had reviews. I am probably going to build another kit sooner or later. Best speakers for the money.
I was literally just wondering the other day if you made it down there, very cool, thank you for doing this, what an awesome ride😎🤘
I’m on the edge of my seat. Can’t wait for the next video about your trip. Wonderful to see that you are open to exploring even though Danny’s call out was a bit dramatic.
I tend to support Danny's approach to speaker design. The speaker needs to be as flat in frequency response as possible, just like all of the other components in a high fidelity system. In this manner the music will sound in the truest fidelity possible within ANY room it is projected in. If the room has problems, you should deal with it in speaker placement, equalizers and tone controls. The speaker needs to be neutral. Most people will not have the luxury of building a room designed for audio.
Many speaker manufacturers artificially increase bass and treble volume and actually suppress midrange because some of the public interprets this as "better" sound.
Danny's crossover designs help correct this problem.
I get Danny a bit better now. He was poking the bear to push the hobby to be better and grow beyond the usual expectations and talk for reviewers. To stretch outside their comfort zone, as you will. And as a manufacturer and modder, his passion shows that he is about what he speaks on.
People are strange creatures.. we get into what we like and convince ourselves all other of like matter is shit.. I am with Ron and the Cheap Audio Man Randy. Hey if its moves ya and makes the music sound good. I couldn't care who makes it or what it looks like. Just lets enjoy the music
He looks a lot like a younger president carter
Thanks for this Jay! Looking forward to your impressions now
That's some old school measuring. Things have moved on.
Jay you tease! Where is the cable and sound review portion!
Could care less about this dude
what cable risers were in the video?
I had no idea he was so fit
Nice video! The effort put in comes through
I am happy and excited to have a reviewer that is honest, and truly cares about the hobby, and the consumer; meet up with a product developer that is also so talented, sincere, and honorable. I assume you will have a chance to spend some time with "NEW RECORD DAY". Canada meets Texas!!!
damn after seeing their factory in progress and that 92 ft long solar panel... He is serious in the audio industry. Im interested in how flat frequency sounds for the speakers he modify.
Didn't all this start with him critiquing the listening rooms of the reviewers not being capable of an honest evaluations? His set up looks fairly cobbled together and not particularly professional. We will just ignore the fact that in the review community his biggest supporter, that he has often collaborated with, is new record day which listens in an untreated family room that is open to the rest of the house.
Couple things. The room w X-Otica’s is definitely treated & designed for both acoustics & Clean Power Delivery. You’re seeing curtains behind the speakers , btw , so you have no idea what’s going on w that space. As for NRD, the man is currently working on a 2nd structure he had built for listening & live performances. Hard for me to criticize his effort. He has a 2nd YT called the Sound Shed. Little content to date.
@@markconner5569 I can see that he is testing speakers in his shop, even if it is nearfield, that is not treated. He also harps on standard connectors but is testing the crossovers with alligator clips. My issue is not with his setup or his testing. It is the hypocrisy of him making a video insulting reviewers for theirs if his is not exceptional. Also I think that most peoples knowledge of him came from NRD reviews of his products and collaborations with him. He did not tell NRD that his positive reviews were useless because of his setup at the time. I have considered purchasing one of his upgrade kits as well as speakers and will continue to consider them. I only think that it is fair that if he can critique reviewers, then I can critique him.
Great outside look at GR’s facility! Also learned a little more about Danny “The Man”. Enjoyed the video Jay!
Great video! Can’t wait to see your thoughts on his reference speakers.
Jay! Kodus to you. A man that keeps his word and explore the hifi world. Korea and Texas, what a miss match, but maybe not audible. Great work from a multinationalcanadian 😀
There is something to said for upgrading components in your existing products.
I put $600 worth of capacitors and resistors into the tube stage of my Schitt Freya +.
It has at a much higher level of sound quality than the stock component. Labor of love, though! 😎
As expected, flat-pack Dynaudio Jupiter set-up.
GR is very divisive but you can clearly see they are passionate and know what they are doing. Even if you don't like them, you can see this is not a. business run out of someone's bedroom or closet.
His Extremes are beyond amazing-- wish i had skilled hands , to build a pair--Help!
With Love from the Great state of Texas! yeah yeah I know I use to live in Tampa Bay Florida which is also a great state lol
Very cool that you did this. It’s been fun following the Jay/GR story. Looking forward to the rest of the GR videos, especially your impressions of that system in the background of all their videos.
This was a fun video to watch, thanks Jay!
wow, that is a lot bigger place than I expected
I’ve visited Danny and recommend others do the same. His system is top 1% for sure
Nice video...good 4 u Danny, you have done some good things
Good video Jay. Thanks for sharing.
I have had the pleasure of meeting Danny and had him test, create crossovers for my KEF 201 speakers. Very nice guy. He did let me listen to his system and it is very impressive. I live about 1.5 hrs from him, and cut out the shipping cost for the speakers to get them done. It was one of the first speaker improvement videos he did.
I am in Dallas and have made the trip several times. Took him a pair of Magnepan LRS for XO Development.
cool setup he has. i like it
Great video, Jay. One of your best 🙌
>IMPRESSED YOU MADE THESE VISIT'S!
I have to say that I have some doubts regarding his approach of flatening the frequency response in order to be "true to the input". That might make some sense if you're designing your own speaker, but when tweaking someone else's design, shouldn't the goal be to try to stay true to the voicing of that speaker?
Folks send him speakers because they're not satisfied with "the voicing of that speaker" -- simple, no?
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Gotta trust experience.
that brisket 🤤
I’m a big “meat” guy and went to many competitions to try the best bbqs, including briskets and I think this was the most flavourful and tender I’ve had. Almost made me into a brisket reviewer
Jay, you should have had some red beans or black eyed peas on top of that rice. When in Rome...
I did!
@@Jayiyagi Good man!
Haven??
Jay are you going to be getting the upcoming CSS Flagship towers?
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I've been waiting for this and look forward to your next videos with GR Research.
Dude brought the whole AliExpress stock :)
Very cool video! Thank you!
Thanks for uploading this video Jay. Very telling...
It's worth noting, it's not just smoothening the F.R., he encounters, details, and repairs gross negligence crossover design!
To be fair, it's a real mixed bag out there ... many mainstream offerings are simply commodity type items, junk x-overs, advertised and sold as performance pieces.
With many enthusiasts shipping him their loudspeakers for assessment, Danny's gaining exposure to a big piece of what's out there ... and we're all better for it.
Good stuff Jay ... staying tuned
Jay, fantastic tour of GR Research. These tours you are engaging in can only increase your knowledge/perspective about the world of audio gear to another level. Which we as your follows benefit from your ventures. Cheers😊
Danny, you keep impressing more more and more, Love the Pro Mod, Pro Comp. cars had no idea..Keep those ears protected..Nice Setup
Nice...Glad to see we can accept that while we have differences we can consider others opinions and their efforts The Ability to Agree to Disagree and remain considerate is commendable. And to say something is impossible is to be narrow minded.
Great content Jay. Really envious you got to go to GR. But can't wait for your other upcoming visits to share with us. One thing though I still can't get over seeing Ron in Dannies truck. I think EV when I think of Ron. :) :) :)
I can't remember the last time I commented on a youtube video, but this was so much fun I had to chime in. Great job Jay and I echo the sentiment someone stated below...the video seemed far too short! Which is rare to experience anymore. Keep them coming please and thanks!
Is there no building code in Texas? You can have an upper area with no railing to prevent falls? You can also have a hazard at the top of stairs were you can potentially hit your head? That's a long tumble to the bottom.
Jay, thank you.👌🏻 This has been long anticipated and well worth the wait. The only bad part is having to wait for the next video. 😂
When you first started talking about going down to GR to meet up with Danny, I was thinking to myself that Danny is going to get you out on the track. I laughed then to see you going with him on the track in this teaser video!
Can't wait to see the cable test. I have made cables from Danny's kits and they have changed my audio life. So, I'm a big fan.