Still, the HT is flat in-room to 38Hz, and has useful output at 32 Hz. The highest frequencies are much better served by the RAAL ribbon tweeter. The BMR midrange is a flat-diaphragm driver that features greatly reduced breakup and extremely broad dispersion above 2,000 Hz. Dennis replaced the stock tweeter of the Pioneer SP-BS22-LR speakers with a much nicer Vifa 1" silk dome tweeter from Parts Express and then designed a new crossover to match this improved tweeter to the stock 4" woofer. Discussion in 'DIY' started by MCM_Fan, Aug 22, 2014. I was fortunate enough to correspond with Dennis Murphy and acquire a pair of his Mini Philharmonitor 2-way loudspeakers for an in-home audition. You have arrived at MurphyBlaster Productions, a site dedicated exclusively to the art and science of amateur loudspeaker design. This speaker is slightly better than the Joseph Audio Pearl - my previous favorite high-end speaker. Apparently he had been working with a partner testing the viability of the new speakers on the DIY market and they were a smashing success. To order, please email Dennis at info@philharmonicaudio.com. It was a new experience for me to hear these kinds of details. I sat at a distance of 15 feet or more. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. The speakers fared extremely well on both large-scale orchestral and chamber music. Can't afford a pair right now, but that was always in the plans. Dennis was essentially selling BMR's for just about the cost of his parts). You, or anyone with the link, can use it to retrieve your Cart at any time. Audio Circle Cheap and Cheerful HiFi Pioneer SP-BS2-LR are really nice, Affordable Accuracy Monitors at the bargain price of $165.00/pair, http://www.parts-express.com/sonic-barrier-3-4-3-layer-acoustic-sound-damping-material-with-psa-18-x-24--260-530, http://www.parts-express.com/crossover-pc-board-3-way-12-db-small-4-x-7--260-132, parts-express-260-132-3wayxover_specifications-47132.jpg, Sonic Barrier 1/2" Acoustic Sound Damping Foam with PSA 18" x 24" (Parts Express 260-520), (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Dennis Murphy said: Hi Yes, and I've already shipped a pair. Unwatch. Very nice, but I wanted . Glad I got my pair when I did, I'll never let them go. The silk dome on the monitor has absolutely no horn loading from the baffle. The HT tower is priced at $4,500/pair, an unheard of bargain for a tower speaker using Purifi woofers. . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Get NIC News & Updates. We are happy to customize this kit for you different capacitors, etc. Piece of cake. The design became very popular on several audio forums and received a rave review from James Larson of Audioholics. Speakers. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. You can see all the results here. Dennis Murphy designed a Mbow1 3-way that I can convert my 2 way into when I have enough space for a dedicated audio room! the bass is more than you expect in a speaker this small. While complete systems from Dennis are on hiatus, you can build your own copy of this incredible monitor right now. found in the New Philharmonitor. Noooooo. . Previous Next. even if we dont normally stock them. Over the years, the SongTower has proven to be the most popular speaker we have produced. JavaScript is disabled. Recently Jim introduced a 3 way speaker called the Veractiy HT3. (0) Dennis Murphy's new Affordable Accuracy Monitors - $195/pr fully assembled. Turned my small breakfast room into a listening nook. That is who we are! - Gregory House
. while Tom Murphy served the longest consecutive tenure as state legislative speaker from 1973 to 2002. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Everyone at the meeting seemed to approve. Retiring, now that is an accomplishment. They use either the Parts Express .5 cu ft cabinet or the .75 cabinet for deeper bass. https://forums.audioholics.com/forums/threads/philharmonic-audio-bmr-philharmonitor-bookshelf-speaker-review.113725/post-1304784, Yup. He also has many speaker DIY kits such as the MBOW1 and CAOW1. I really appreciate your input and experiences here. First impressions of the. The bass is routed off to a nice Peerless 10" CSX series woofer and the smooth top end of the m130 woofer has always been its greatest strength. I did it back in 97 and it's been a great ride ever since. Co-conspirator in the development of the "CR Gnarly Fidelity Reduction Unit" - Registered Trademark, Patent Pending. I was planning on getting more of them for a 5.1 setup but guess I'll have to make other plans now. Most of our competitors sent entries, including Buchardt, KEF, ATC, Sonus Faber, Tekton, Monitor Audio, GoldenEar, GR Research, Polk, and Totem. These cookies do not store any personal information. You will also find a 3-way version of the MBOW1, which incorporates a 10" Peerless woofer in a modular design. These flat cone drivers have very smooth response with great off-axis performance. Dennis Cubero in Skokie, IL received a Paycheck Protection Loan of $10,862 through Harvest Small Business Finance, LLC, which was approved in May, 2021. Dennis has developed this new 3-way design using the same RAAL ribbon tweeter. The large volume of the BMR cabinet and expert port tuning by Paul Kittinger allow the Scan-Speak woofer to provide a useful bass response to 34 Hz. For the latest Philharmonic Audio News, visit our thread on the AVS Speaker forum! Where possible these components are reused to keep the cost of the new crossover as low as possible. Problem with the m130 woofer solved. Rediscovering Our Identity: Repositioning and Making the Most of Senior Housing Properties. They do have some scratches and nicks and I'd rate them at a 7 on the Audiogon scale. No WAF there, sorry, Dennis! The Meniscus kit includes all of the crossover parts, hardware, drivers, and plans for about $940/pr. John k.. Music and DesignNaO dsp Dipole Loudspeakers. Need help configuring audio for large Atmos theater. these speakers do not disappoint at least not for 60 bucks. BMR Cabinet Drawing 1 With an almost totally neutral response out to such a wide angle, those who want accurate sound reproduction do receive it in these speakers. The BMR driver operates as a piston at lower frequencies, but shifts to a bending wave motion mode in the lower treble, and to a second bending mode in the upper treble. I'd maybe add 1/4" Faston terminals as well to speed-up assy and for repairs if necessary. BMR Cabinet Drawing 2. Specifications and full measurements for the BMR can be found here. The Pioneers go for $260/pr. Eventually, the response becomes chaotic as severe breakup modes develop from the applied mass of the voice coil interacting with the driver mass, which greatly restricts the usable range of operation. Sensitivity is rated very conservatively at 88.5 dB. I'm thinking, new, maybe anything $1,000 and under. Kit is available from Meniscus Audio. Although I am an economist with no formal electrical engineering training, I have been an avid builder of speakers for over 20 years. Attendees listened to the speakers throughout the day and were asked to list their first, second, and third-place choices. The most unique feature of the new design is theBalancedModeRadiator, a midrange driver. my MBOW1-3way speakers (original version). A forum community dedicated to home theater owners and enthusiasts. A great all round design. I heard these speakers (both Phil 1 & 3) at the Capital Audiofest in a large room, 25 x 26 x 9 feet, with a concrete floor and walls of unknown construction, driven by a 200 watt/channel amp (Audio by van Alstine Fet Valve Ultra 350+). (0) References This page was . "Let our rigorous testing and reviews be your guidelines to A/V equipment not marketing slogans", Get our latest product reviews and AV stories emailed to you weekly. Your Shopping Cart will be saved and you'll be given a link. Music can touch your very soul.Our mission is to make it happen. The BMR has room-filling dispersion, superb tonal balance, and a low-end reach that belies its size. The sound is way beyond my expectations!! Although our BMR monitor provides exemplary bass extension down to 34 Hz, true full range performance requires a larger cabinet and a larger woofer. He is an accomplished musician, and designer. Did you go by "Wolf" back then? "Wolf and speakers equivalent to Picasso and 'Blue'" -dantheman "He is a true ambassador for this forum and speaker DIY in general." -Ed Froste You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Im New at this Solderless Terminals would be helpful, https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/philharmonic-bmr-speaker-kit-a-few-build-notes.381789/#post-6908411, 2 x Scan-Speak, 18W8545-1 Paper-carbon cone woofer, 2 x Audy Q4 on tweeter and Solen Fast Caps throughout, (Audyn pictured) or choose to your favorite brand, 2 x Sand-cast Resistors or choose your favorite brand, 2 x Add Choice of terminals (not included in base price), 2 x Crossover mounting board and solder lugs. Sounds like Dennis Murphy is still struggling with his mental health, and will be dropping out of the speaker making business for good. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Philharmonic BMR Monitors. Introduction (Credit where Credit is Due): Enclosure.Bass-reflex Bookshelf, Stereophile Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Loudspeaker by Robert J. Reina, The Absolute Sound Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Loudspeaker by Neil Gader, The Wirecutter A Great Bookshelf Speaker by Geoff Morrison, Digital Audio Review Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Standmount Loudspeaker by John H. Darko. "Wolf and speakers equivalent to Picasso and 'Blue'" -dantheman, "He is a true ambassador for this forum and speaker DIY in general." As a result, the monitor can have a more open sound on very high frequency instruments, but the tower can extract more inner detail in the midrange, particularly on brass instruments. Not as heavy as they are ackward!!! There is also the box-within-the-box for the BMR driver. The tweeter dome on the tower sits behind a fairly aggressive wave guide in the baffle, and its radiation patter is more directive. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. The speakers look to be a terrific value. Naturally, some of the design elements are taken from the BMR Philharmonitor, but some new problems had to be solved. Get well Dennis! My old mind doesn't remember. Back in 2007, Dennis Murphy approached us about a speaker that he, along with Paul Kittinger, had designed and encouraged us to bring it to market. SVS Ultra Bookshelf Speaker Review. That speaker became known as the SongTower. I was never really satisfied with the power handling of those speakers--the midrange unit on the towers and the very similar bass unit on the monitors could run out of travel if pushed. I currently use LAud and Praxis as my measurement software, and LSPcad for design work. Correspondent Dennis Murphy is a correspondent for Dateline, the longest running primetime show on NBC, now in its 30th season. Listening position is about 13-14 feet away from them. Thank you both, castlesteve and classicalfan. I put some build notes and listening impressions here: https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/philharmonic-bmr-speaker-kit-a-few-build-notes.381789/#post-6908411. I've tried to do my due diligence in the threads before posting but some external links have expired and I'm finding more about the brother speaker MBOW1 (and bit about the Salk Song Surrounds). Best of luck to Dennis in his continued recovery. Dennis has great skills and is a great guy to chat with also. The loan's status was last updated by . Budget-minded audiophiles simply need to hear the BMR. . Forget the speakers. (The two canine woofers you see here thank all past purchasers of the SPCA Special kit, which generated over $500 in contributions to the SPCA.) Just make sure to keep the mind and body active. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Although I am an economist with no formal electrical engineering training, I have been an avid builder of speakers for over 20 years. I heard these some years ago at an audio meet in northern va. Dennis brought them and played them there. They were a very nice sounding pair of speakers with really good bass for a 5 bass driver.They handled everything we threw at them with apparent ease. Both designs have two ER18 woofers and the same cabinet, but one uses a dome tweeter and the other a ribbon tweeter. What has been missing is a 3-way design with deep bass response and drivers that offer true 180-degree frontal radiation. Audiokarma.org Speakers Pioneer SP-BS22-LR, the real deal or hype? The sound, of course, is fantastic as you would expect from Dennis. 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Congrats to Dennis. The new monitor goes lower than either, and has more power handling than the Pioneer. The crossover was designed by Dennis Murphy, winner of the first speaker showdown, the DIY 2ooo.These are the speakers I am currently using. And if you want to hear just how good your BMR's can sound, check out our demonstration tracks available here. Consider donating a small token of appreciation for his charity. Depending on how far you are from Washington, D.C., shipping for the towers will range from $260/pair to $310/pair. ). Dennis Murphy is well known as a DIY speaker designer and is also responsible for many of the well-known Salk sound speakers. Its not perfect, but Im very proud of my setup! Fundamentally torn between which direction to take my PAULS REFERENCE AudioQuest Dragon ZERO Speaker Cable. Not so much on straight. The Audioholics reviewer sums up his impressions as follows: To order any of the tower models, just email Dennis at info@philharmonicaudio.com . The Pioneer is the obvious competitor for the new Towers Dennis Murphy is working on. This driver has long been noted for its superior bass reach and low harmonic distortion. Rick Craig from Selah Audio has taken steps to offer his services to get all of Philharmonic's orders completed. Don't underestimate us! !