Nice review. Even at 18 minutes it didn’t seem long. I like that. Was interested in looks alone when I unseen these coming out. Glad to hear they are exciting and play accurate too
Had a chance to briefly listened to the 150 at a local dealer a month ago, they sound pretty good. Lively, tight bass, crispy but not harsh. I don't think they were run-in yet.
Excellent, Mr R. I like the design too. Sounds like this speaker covers many bases. I’ve just bought some Lintons which also recommend keeping grilles on. But suspect they aren’t so detailed.
Just throwing this out there in case you read it. I purchased the Deco Audio Curbe Standard Phono stage. You had mentioned them I believe in a past video of yours awhile back. Im using it with the Musical Fidelity A1 as I found that Phono stage fine for general use, but ultimately lacking. The Deco unit was a great purchase wqs approx $1150 CAD to me. Thanks for pointing me there way. Speaking to Peter over there was great, and gave me confidence I was at the right place.
I remember the Leak 3000 series speakers in the early 80's, they were highly thought of and seemed everywhere (I remember the local record shop used them). Always liked Leak.
Thank you for the review 👍 Im curious about a couple things. When you say lively & exciting is this because of the quality of the tweeter or more because it sounds like there is a tilt with the speakers frequency response? Can it be bright & fatiguing at times? I am in need of bookshelves for the living room where the wife is tired of seeing Tower speakers in that room. Im at least Interested in the Leak 150 & 250. These 150's are maybe bright? Other bookshelves ive owner the last couple years are the R3 Meta's & Lintons. Definitely not bright. The Martin Logans XT B100's i owned had a tilted upward frequency response, i didnt like them very long. Hence my curiosity if the Leak 150's sound unbalanced to your ears or semi fatiguing. I appreciate any insight.
Knowing Peter Comeau's designs (Linton 85, Denton 85), these Sandwich 150s are likely to have a more accurate frequency response with their grilles on. Of course, the main reason for the grilles is to help the speakers against baffle edge diffraction.
Will they B as fine as the Original Leaks and the Mini Sandwich around 1962..they will have to b good.. The originals were given the seal of approval by the classic Harold Leak
Can you please help, I have a Rega Aethos amp, ProAc DT8 speakers,Audiolab 9000cdt transport, Audiolab M-DAC plus. With Chord signature interconnects between cdt and DAC and fact to amp. What would you recommend as DAC upgrade option would you recommend under £2,000. Regards Mark
You don't need to spend anywhere need that much for a great DAC. Topping and SMSL have some great DACs for half that amount and less. If you look around at their options you'll find a good one.
Nice review. Even at 18 minutes it didn’t seem long. I like that.
Was interested in looks alone when I unseen these coming out. Glad to hear they are exciting and play accurate too
Great review! Im considering the Leak Stereo 230 and so hope to demo these speakers with it.
Live Herald is a great Steve Hillage double live album. I am particularly fond of the studio side 4!
Had a chance to briefly listened to the 150 at a local dealer a month ago, they sound pretty good. Lively, tight bass, crispy but not harsh. I don't think they were run-in yet.
Got to hear their big brothers the 250 at the High End show last week - sounded really good with Audiolab backing them up.
Excellent, Mr R. I like the design too. Sounds like this speaker covers many bases. I’ve just bought some Lintons which also recommend keeping grilles on. But suspect they aren’t so detailed.
My first speakers were leek 600s , along with a leek stereo 30 amp . Happy memories as it was the start of my hifi journey .
Just throwing this out there in case you read it. I purchased the Deco Audio Curbe Standard Phono stage. You had mentioned them I believe in a past video of yours awhile back. Im using it with the Musical Fidelity A1 as I found that Phono stage fine for general use, but ultimately lacking. The Deco unit was a great purchase wqs approx $1150 CAD to me. Thanks for pointing me there way. Speaking to Peter over there was great, and gave me confidence I was at the right place.
I remember the Leak 3000 series speakers in the early 80's, they were highly thought of and seemed everywhere (I remember the local record shop used them). Always liked Leak.
Love your TDK shirt!
Loved the history lesson in the beginning.
Thank you for the review 👍
Im curious about a couple things. When you say lively & exciting is this because of the quality of the tweeter or more because it sounds like there is a tilt with the speakers frequency response? Can it be bright & fatiguing at times?
I am in need of bookshelves for the living room where the wife is tired of seeing Tower speakers in that room. Im at least Interested in the Leak 150 & 250. These 150's are maybe bright? Other bookshelves ive owner the last couple years are the R3 Meta's & Lintons. Definitely not bright. The Martin Logans XT B100's i owned had a tilted upward frequency response, i didnt like them very long. Hence my curiosity if the Leak 150's sound unbalanced to your ears or semi fatiguing. I appreciate any insight.
Knowing Peter Comeau's designs (Linton 85, Denton 85), these Sandwich 150s are likely to have a more accurate frequency response with their grilles on. Of course, the main reason for the grilles is to help the speakers against baffle edge diffraction.
that makes me feel sad
@@WeeWeeJumbo Buy, buy more, and be happy.
LOL
Yes. Hope you tested with grills on. They were designed for that
Brilliant review as always. Thank you very much. Kindest regards. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Looks like parts from Mission 700. Driver and tweeter.
the man has a persuasive charisma
Will they B as fine as the Original Leaks and the Mini Sandwich around 1962..they will have to b good.. The originals were given the seal of approval by the classic Harold Leak
Can you please help, I have a Rega Aethos amp, ProAc DT8 speakers,Audiolab 9000cdt transport, Audiolab M-DAC plus. With Chord signature interconnects between cdt and DAC and fact to amp. What would you recommend as DAC upgrade option would you recommend under £2,000.
Regards
Mark
Denefrips is good
You don't need to spend anywhere need that much for a great DAC. Topping and SMSL have some great DACs for half that amount and less. If you look around at their options you'll find a good one.
What's wrong with the m dac plus?
Dude, I would kill for your set up. Go for the Topping D70 Octo.
@@nasdkhan254 nothing in reality just wondered if I could do better without breaking the bank
Live Herald 😁 Steve Hillage is God!