Hi John,
I’ve been meaning to email you to express my sincerest gratitude and appreciation for what you have created in the 1+1’s. They are revolutionary and I am indebted. The imaging and depth is simply unbelievable. Although I have had this email on my list and would have gotten to it within a few days, I was inspired to write it now as I listened to the Nebraska soundtrack, which is a compilation of songs by Mark Orton (who makes regular use of banjo, clarinet and the accordion). Admittedly, I was listening to the 1+1’s as background music while I worked. I found myself looking up incredulously at an area 6 feet to the left of the left speaker. This is where, mid-song, the first notes of banjo appeared in the soundstage. I took a double take and positioned myself slightly more perfectly in front of the speakers and closed my eyes. What I heard should not be coming from speakers this size. You’ve truly made listening to music fun again!!!
All my best,
Andrew
1+1 Review by Steven Stone, The Absolute Sound, Comments by Robert Harley
“Vocals were sensational for any loudspeaker, never mind one that costs less than $2k.” -Robert Harley, sidebar comment
Steven Stone, Reviewer- October ’14
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Widescreen Review of The ONE and 1+1 Loudspeakers
The ONE, in particular, is amazingly good as a nearfield monitor for use with computers or gaming systems, while the 1+1 can work well in medium- sized theatre rooms. Both models are highly recommended”.
Doug Blackburn – August ’14
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The ONE Testimonial by Brett Allen, Owner of SnowGhost Recording Studio
I have been using the ONEs over the past year at SnowGhost Music and they have become one of the most important tools in my studio. Many people in the studio world are extremely familiar with classics like Yamaha NS-10s or Auratones, and swear by them for their uncanny ability to translate in the real world on many different systems. The ONEs share that trait, but also go a step further, in providing a level of detail and resolution unmatched for a single-driver, cross-overless design. I prepare mixes almost exclusively in mono on the ONEs before addressing any needs on my larger far-field speakers, and find that I have been able to cut my work in half. I could survive with a good pair of headphones and the ONEs. Thanks Audience, for not only updating a classic and simple speaker design philosophy, but also for far eclipsing it.
Brett Allen, owner of SnowGhost Music
The ONE Review by Hi Res Audio Central
” Audience ClairAudient’s The ONE reference monitor speakers deliver the transparency and speed of planar speakers, only they’re tiny and not fussy when it comes to positioning.”
Ron Goldberg – July ’14
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ClairAudient 1+1 – Golden Ear Award 2014
If you think that miniature speakers in desktop setup only create a miniature soundstage, you really need to hear a pair of Audience 1+1s”.
Steven Stone – Issue #245, September ’14
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Enjoy the Music.com’s Review of ClairAudient 1+1 Personal Reference Monitor
“As I look back over my time in and around this industry, beginning back when brands like Phase Linear and Advent were setting previously unrealized standards, the Audience ClairAudient project represents one of the most significant and exciting advances to our hobby that I can recall. Welcome to the uprising!”
Greg Weaver – July ’14
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Positive Feedback Review of ClairAudient 1+1 Loudspeakers
“If you are ready to take your listening experience to a new level, seek out the 1+1 and taste what chefs prepare for themselves”.
Victor Chavira – July ’14
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Positive Feedback Review of The One Loudspeaker
“In short, your happy youthful outback ain’t defined by your drunken uncle’s backyard wilderness no more”.
Jim Merod – July ’14
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