The Eoss
Soundpoles 2K also fall into the unusual
looking / musical category of speaker
systems. These 6-foot by 3-an-3/8-foot
"poles" are four-piece systems
that include two downward firing
subwoofers. The Soundpoles come in two
versions, the Musiko and the Virtuso.
The frequency responses of both are
claimed to be from 150hz to 19Khz with a
sensitivity of 87dB. The Virtusos have a
slightly higher power-handling
capability of 105 watts, as opposed to
95 watt for the Musikos. The subs have a
frequency response of from 35 Hz to 220
Hz. They also differ in their power
handling with the Virtuso at 150 watts
as opposed to 100 watts for the Musiko.
One of the design goals is to combine
the transient response of planars with
the dynamic capabilities of conventional
speakers. I would characterize the sound
as unobtrusive, fast, open, and
transparent. The speakers blend well
with the subs, providing a pleasing
full-range sound overall. Once again,
the word inexpensive does not apply
here. The Musikos retail for $5,700, the
Virtusos for $7,700.
