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Ribbon Loudspeakers by Newform Research.

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(Custom made dual Revelator 5" modules for use with R45s)
The speakers arrived, and I couldn't be happier with their appearance.
They really are beautiful John, and I will keep you informed on the progress of the break-in. Again, thanks.
Bill (Oregon)

(Custom Finish NHB645s)
I have had the speakers running when I've been in town and they still sound great. Also, I am very impressed with the quality and workmanship. Great job!
A.D., Shanghai

(R45s)
My new home has a room large enough to show the strength of your design. It's thrilling - best I've had since B.K. (Before Kids).
J.A., Massachusetts

(Custom finish R645v3)
I wanted to send a brief note that the 645's arrived last week on Monday. It's been busy here with the holiday so I have not had a chance to send you a note sooner.
Your packaging is very good as I was really worried looking at the outside of the cartons, pretty beat up. It was very cold last week so I let them sit for a day before installing them. The cabinet finish is perfect and the sound from them is everything I was hoping for, very crisp and clear. Still doing the break-in but each day they are sounding better.
Thank you for doing the custom finish and I'm sure I'll enjoy them for many years.
G.L., Massachusetts

(Prototype LineSource Reference)
Wow....was able to fit a quick sampling before China......sounds fabulous...can't wait to get back and adjust....not so easy to move these speakers around, huh?
the system...sounds wonderful...have a couple of questions but I have to catch on work first......
Thanks very much so far for everything and talk to you soon....will take a couple of pics later today I hope for your reference.
C.S., Japan

(R645)
Greetings and salutations! A number of years ago I purchased a pair of your R645's, which replaced a a pair of Aerial acoustics 10T's. I probably gave you back the shortest feedback you'd ever received, which went something along the line of 10T + R645= R645, meaning the R645's were the speaker of choice...The 645's did everything so well that the one small artifact they exhibited (an occasional loss of image height on deeper-pitched voices or instruments, as those notes emanated from the scanspeak mid/woofers) took years to make me look for something else. Guess what-I've still to find any other speaker that does everything as well as your Newforms (If you'll remember, I work for an Audio/video dealer here in the northwest area).
R.C., Pacific Northwest

(R45s in Customer Design)
This system has about 5 minutes of tuning behind it but it literally brought tears to my eyes. I got so emotional I had to stop listening and write you. These ribbons are so beautiful, I've not heard anything like them since the Acustat 2+2's that lived with me for a while. You should be very proud of your achievement. They are a lot better than the XXX's, btw, but you already knew that ;-) ...
...Firstly congratulations on your line source announcement, with formed cabs and new ribbons. These are wonderful achievements and I hope the bootless and unhorsed have a clue how hard you've worked and what a fine contribution these are to our quest.
I have been moving slowly because I have learned to savor any moments of success. I've just now moved beyond my 3-ways using the ribbons in place of the 8 'omni' Peerless tweeters. The ribbons have been so sweet and my 1st order 12" + 5" lower end was so locked in that every album has been a joy of rediscovery.
R.J., Salem, NC

(R645s)
Hey John, I purchased a pair of R645s from you back in September 2000, and I still love them. On several occasions I have absolutely stunned people who were into quality sound but didn't know your speakers.
Right now they are in front of me about 10 feet away, as I work on my 30 inch Apple Cinema display (which is centered ahead of me, and flanked visually by the two R645s that are back across the room. Makes for pretty spectacular viewing of DVDs.
Kent

(Re: LineSource Update)
Interesting stuff - thanks for the update. Still loving every note from the 645s.
Best,
C.J. New Jersey

(R30s in Customer design)
The speakers are arrived, and the sound is greath !
Thanks also for the caps, but I prefere the bi-amp.
M. S. Italy

(R645v3)
This is a bit of a fan letter on the occasion of (approximately) a year since I got the R645v3 speakers. As I’ve listened to them more, and adjusted other things in the system, I am just more thrilled with the sound. My wife and I recently attended an audio show (AK Fest, near Detroit) and heard a number of very expensive speakers – but none that we preferred to the Newforms, and only one (the $11,000 Quad 2905) that we felt was in the ballpark.
I’m now using a complete Bel Canto setup (CD2, DAC3, M300 amps), Analysis Plus cables, and a z-Systems zQualizer digital eq (to reduce a few small room-related bass peaks). I found that the Mundorf silver-in-oil caps on the ribbons were a significant step up as well. Everyone who’s heard this setup, including experienced audiophiles, think it sounds fabulous.
Thanks once again for your help at the time of the purchase, and for making these terrific speakers!
R. C. Pennsylvania

Coaxial LineSource (2 Module Oval 30)
Speakers I have owned and compared these to include Magnepan Tympani 4a's, PMC FB1's, Magnepan MG12's, B&W's etc.
These are the smartest, most elegantly design speaker that I have had the pleasure to listen to, anywhere, any time. Mr. Meyer has combined the characteristics of classic line source (woofers) with his perfectly matched oval ribbon tweeter design.
T. A. Ontario

Customer Project R645s
To me they sound terrific, the two mid drivers (Morel MW267) add more force to the sound, the definition is better, the soundstage is much more stable and location of each instrument, particularly voices, is great. By the way, it all comes alive with the great BBE DS48 xover. Without it, it would be disastrous. I guess using good passive xovers would also be a successful project. I would like to thank you for your help and encouragement in building them. I am really satisfied with the end result.
Yehuda - Israel

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