Opinions on Stryke S1-B or S1-MTM (1 Viewer)

[Mark.Louis]

Greetings!

I am awaiting a test listen of some GR Research AV-2s that Danny has graciously allowed me to demo. Based on all the comments here and in other forums, they appear wonderfully suited to my needs of 50/50 Music/HT as R and L front speakers (Av-1s for the rears).

However, I am still investigating other kits and stumbled upon 2 bookshelf offerings from Stryke Audio (name changing, better know for Subs), the S1-B and S1-MTM. Does anyone have any experience building and/or listening to these speakers? If so, please give your impressions and feedback, and if possible, compare to AV line from GR.

Thanks.

Mark

 

[Chris Carswell]

Hey Mark,
Where in FL are you? I'm in Gainesville. I have built my own variants of both. (see my Link Removed) I wanted to try the new XO but sold them to a buddy before I got a chance. Still might talk him into it though
I will say for the $$$ they are great speakers. Very impressed with the bass. Very strong & solid. Upper-end detail I would say was a so-so but what can you expect from a $7 tweeter.
Danny's stuff on the other hand had great detail but weak in the bass department.
Basically you can save a few $$$ & give up detail for bass or spend a little more & get better detail for less bass.
Hope that helps

 

[Mark.Louis]

Hi Chris:

I am located in Tampa. Am currently auditioning the AV-2s from GR Research, and I find them to be highly detailed with lots of warmth. They make my Missions sound skinny and harsh in the upper end. the AV-2s even have more bass than the Missions.

I have been reading in other forums, and have learned that in addition to a new XO, Stryke will offer a better tweeter for more money, to address the issue you mentioned. This may be worth investigating...hopefully others will give their input.

Mark