Speaker Asylum: REVIEW: JMLab Mini utopia Speakers by EJS

Model:	Mini utopia
Category:	Speakers
Suggested Retail Price:	$7,500 street
Description:	Large monitors w/stands, See Web site
Manufacturer URL:	JMLab
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Review by EJS ( A ) on December 16, 2002 at 14:56:16
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I recently upgraded from the biggest Electras to these, and the differences are profound. How does an, admittedly large, stand mounted speaker sound this big, and go so low so tightly? A true lesson against listening with your eyes. Although this speaker excels in every area I can think of, the
tweeters really stand out. Of course, when you enter this level of accuracy you need sources, amps, pre amp and cables of commensurate quality because you will be placing the dowstream components under a microscope. I recommend auditioning the Utopia line of speakers before making a purchasing decision. They are very efficient, and beautiful to look at, and sound better than anythng I've heard in this price range.

Product Weakness: None at this price point. They don't have cloth speaker grills, just (beautiful) hard wood covers for protection - if that matters.
Product Strengths: coherence, efficiency, tweeters, bass, looks...

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Vac Avatar
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Michelle Gyrodec
Speakers:	JM Lab Mini utopia
Cables/Interconnects:	Gut Wire Chime
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, acoustic Jazz, Classical, Chamber...
Room Size (LxWxH):	22 x 14 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	Drapes on doors and indows, soft chairs and couch, area rug
Time Period/Length of Audition:	1 month
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	Moster Cable Power Conditioner
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	None at this price point. They don't have cloth speaker grills, just (beautiful) hard wood covers for protection - if that matters.
Product Strengths:	coherence, efficiency, tweeters, bass, looks...