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Dear Music Lover-
In 1994 we did the impossible.
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We entered the world of high end speaker making with a single model.
No product line. No marketing.
No distribution. No internet.
No press fanfare.
Just a speaker.
And we succeeded! Wildly!
That speaker was of course the Kestrel, the legendary little two way that has taken its place in audio history, drawn dozens of imitators and made thousands of friends throughout the world.
Though the original Kestrel remains a strong favorite among discriminating audiophiles, we have decided that there is no time like the present to jump into the future!
But........ As the designer, I have long known that any successor to the Kestrel would have to be some damn speaker.....
So I must admit that I when I finally approached the project is was with a certain amount of apprehension.
The goal was to design a speaker that would be as far ‘ahead of its time’ now, in 2003, as the original Kestrel was, then, in 1994.
Like the original Kestrel, the new speaker would have to impart the heart and soul of music without imposing itself too much on the owner’s space, budget or choice of equipment.
The new speaker would need to be handsome in a way that portends the future.
And, most of all, the new speaker would need to sonically outperform the original on every single count.
No small challenge.........it did take a little more work than I’ll ever admit.....
So............here it is...........Kestrel2.
Slim and sexy, its shape speaks ‘elan’, refinement, a certain smug sureness of purpose.......that is.......well.....high end, high end.
This speaker even feels great.
And the sound?
More dynamic, more articulate and extended, more detailed, more natural and more expressive and engaging.
Better soundstaging.
No kidding; better soundstaging.
Kestrel2 will begin to ship during the second half of January.
We are taking orders now. Call your dealer to make sure he has a pair on hand for your audition. Bring your music, you’re in for a treat!
Sincerely,
Pat McGinty
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Basic Specs:
Dimensions :7.25”W x 12.5”D x 40”H
Weight : 42lbs.ea. Shipping Weight 52lbs.ea.
Bandwidth : 35Hz - 40Khz
Sensitivity : 89dB 2.83V 1M room
Impedance : 8 ohms
More detailed specs won’t give you a better idea of how great this speaker sounds! Please take some time and listen.
Available finishes:
Native Light Ash, Dark Ash, Ebony $1695
Traditional Mahogany $1995
Pennsylvania Cherry $1995
A Heritage Walnut stringer may be added to Lt Ash, a Rock Maple stringer to Cherry, add $100.
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