Silbatone and giant Western Electric horn speakers - Munich High-end 2019

Recorded in 24bit 96kHz at the Munich High-end 2019 trade show on May 12, 2019.
Introduction (audio recorded using a Leica Q) followed by two tracks: including Depeche Mode
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[@gordonbitting1659]

I discovered Horn Loaded Speakers 50 years ago and still listening to them. They are great

[@karlkoehler2320]

Absolutely stunning! If that is the standard of the 1930s... what progress have we really made since then? Horn speakers are unsurpassed. We have to make compromises due to our limited living space in flats or houses, alas. Thank you for sharing this unique experience.

[@djvartan]

Was not expecting to hear Depeche Mode. Happy surprise.

[@ultraneight]

I was expecting Diana Krall.

[@bobsmoot8454]

There is something magical about big, big horns, the clarity, the snap - dynamics, ability to control the air in a room - they seem to grab the “air” and move it and can simulate the engulfing of the entire environment. Of note, I happen to be one of those idiots that believe their is no such thing as a too big of a TV and the same holds for speakers if placed properly within the space - for me I’ve turned into an Altec corner horn fan which mitigates many of the boundary issues. Killer system and all those who value emotional sound should thank these guys for keeping the flame burning.

[@berndweber2667]

This video actually transports the sound of the 30's. If you compare this with digital recordings of the titles played, you are very impressed

[@gavrilgavrilov1079]

Well… what the F? We’ve gone backwards… This is absolutely spectacular!

[@vacuumtube1954]

Thank you AF for this cool video. It is good to see J.C.Morrison formally of the NY Triode Mafia here. Oh what I would give to have the speakers and the room/space to utilize them to their fullest. Thank you again.

[@dildealwis9877]

Absolutely spectacular. Thank you for sharing.

[@user-id8lb5ec1y]

It's sound quality with thick lines.

[@Malangsufi]

Why not reintroduce them again?

[@toddfrendell6837]

Yikes! This creepy set-up would be at home in Frankenstein's lab and Dracula's castle!

[@gadymarcus5297]

magnifico.

[@kenmcglown6642]

insane!!!

[@josuesantiago723]

does anyone know the measurrments of the big horns

[@free-ew2ro]

Big sound

[@jrr9152]

5 watts amplifier and horns made out of paper mache??? We did not make any progress on audio equipment we went backwards.

[@fabieneldridge3414]

Speakers sound Great. First selection of music sucked ! The second much better, would have loved to hear Buddy Guy Old Man , or along that sound. Fantastic !

[@lyntedrockley7295]

yes its pointless to demonstrate such equipment with synthesised or heavily processed sounds. A waste of time.

[@rickg8015]

Nice to see JC for a change.. No dis to Joe though..

[@sun_korea]

1930년대 서부전기 제작 스피커
뷰티플

[@TheArnoldnikolaus]

Jauser.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

This would benefit from JENA LABS wiring...

[@mufcusa]

shameless plug

[@solitaire5142]

Not.

[@gregm.857]

Please get the presenter a lav mic, or else get the audience to stop talking.