5/2/2023 0 Comments Stereotube amplifiers![]() The result is luxurious.įorm, function and hand work coalesce into a package of stunning beauty and performance. This meticulous process requires several hundred hours per pair. This serves as a stunning contrast to the beautiful hardwood exterior. A natural nitrocellulose finish is then applied to the outside of the horn and an opaque saturated color applied to the bells. The assembly is then registered into the flange used to mount the horn to the base, or compression chamber. The seams are then reinforced with micro fiber filled epoxy and hand sanded inside and out. ![]() Assembly is a tricky process that requires two people working together with dexterity and perseverance. After this, the flats are bent into curves that will make up the octagonally fluted horn shape. The edges are then beveled to the perfect angle. There is no crossover distortion.įirst, the hardwood is cut into flats. A full range driver is rear loaded with a horn shape to match the acoustic impedance of the air in the compression chamber with the air in the listening room. The bases are made of premium quality Baltic birch plywood. These XL Plumb horns are made from Italian Poplar wood. The sound of Specimen Horns has been described as “holographic” in that the sound seems to be coming from behind the enclosure.Īll Specimen Horn speakers are entirely handmade at Specimen in Chicago, IL. These speakers are designed to work well elevated as a typical bookshelf speaker, out in the open, or even placed on the ground to achieve a more spatially expansive installation, as in the Sonic Arboretum exhibitions. They are also perfect for home/office theater use. Or they can be paired with virtually any other system and achieve excellent results. These constructions are so arresting, the sonics so splendid, that I hereby offer them as my flagship modelsĪll Specimen Horn speakers can be paired with my hi-fi tube amplifiers for a beautiful sonic symbiosis. Natural woodgrain and bold saturated color make these a perfect choice for discriminating audiophiles and interior designers alike. Years of development have led to the hand craft embodied in these new models. The tight lines and pristine appearance set them apart from my more eco-friendly Horns. They are made of Italian Poplar and finished in lacquer. This new series of Specimen Horns speakers are luxurious. They almost look as if they have grown in place. The Plumb horns work exceedingly well in any botanical setting. They are Column Solvers.Ĭonsidering this design as an evolution in the horn speaker series featured in the Sonic Arboretum, and as a new generation of my Eremurus horn speaker – the tallest of the eight unique horn speaker prototypes produced for my show Aero Dynamisms at Packer Schopf Gallery, it seemed logical to have the horns integrate well with nature. The design of the Plumb creates a foliage-like effect. ![]() If you cannot beat the enemy, embrace reality and face the music. This can be put to good use when a load bearing column cannot easily be eradicated from a new dream loft space. It occurred to me while contemplating twining vines and creeping foliage, that there is a symbiotic interface between architectonic structure and organic growth patterns. Specimen Plumb horns are a natural evolution of my evolving geometries. It stands tallest among the eight unique horn speakers created for the eight channel installation: Aero Dynamisms at Packer Schopf Gallery. The Eremurus horn speaker with yellow bell seen here at Garfield Conservatory in 2014.
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