Chane A5.4 now shipping

[1stTimeCaller]

For those that do not know the new Chane a series speakers have been released and many lucky consumers have their speakers. Please stop by for news reviews and information on the in development L series which should be released by early next year barring unforeseen holdups. I am anxiously waiting for a pair of L7's when released which should be stellar based on Jon's history.

 

[Eric SVL]

There probably won't be a better pair of speakers at the $1k price point. I was very close to pulling the trigger but decided to throw a few more dollars at it and go a little different direction.

 

[leecreek]

Chane L7 was spoken of in 2014. I gave up in 2017 when I discovered the Airmotiv T2. They have been stellar here since Nov 2017.

 

[Todd Anderson]

Exciting to see the next round of Chane's get released into the world... the last models were so well received, and I Jon & Co. are taking their time to get things right. Hopefully A5.4 customers will stop by here and give impressions!

 

[tesseract]

I absolutely loved my 5.0 set of A2rx-c. Low distortion and loved power. Sold them to move up the food chain (way up), regretfully.

Heard the original A5 at Sonnie's recently, I am sure the new iteration will sell like crazy.

 

[tesseract]

So, any pics/comments on new Chane speakers released to the wild, yet?

 

[JStewart]

From Chane via email today. A supersweet bargain.

"Good news - the A5.4 returns the second half of December, and starting this weekend we're offering a whopping $140 off the pair. It's the best offer we've made since this Chane A Series model debuted last summer and it runs until December 21st."

More info on Chane's website here: https://www.chanemusiccinema.com/A5.4

 

[tesseract]

From Chane via email today. A supersweet bargain.

"Good news - the A5.4 returns the second half of December, and starting this weekend we're offering a whopping $140 off the pair. It's the best offer we've made since this Chane A Series model debuted last summer and it runs until December 21st."

More info on Chane's website here: https://www.chanemusiccinema.com/A5.4

Good news, holiday specials!

 

[BadJRT]

For those that do not know the new Chane a series speakers have been released and many lucky consumers have their speakers. Please stop by for news reviews and information on the in development L series which should be released by early next year barring unforeseen holdups. I am anxiously waiting for a pair of L7's when released which should be stellar based on Jon's history.

I thought I read where there's a rendition or photo of the L7's but now I can't find where I saw that? Have you seen this?

 

[JStewart]

There's only 1 pic I know of that Jon Lane posted. You can find in in the L7 thread on Chane's forum. (Note: you have to be logged in there to see the jpegs.) I re-posted a copy of it here: https://www.avnirvana.com/threads/chane-l-series-anticipation-thread.2607/
We're getting closer to the actual release date so maybe time to revive that thread!

 

[BadJRT]

Do you mean this pic? Is that all there is? I thought there was something of the L7 standing from the front?

 

[JStewart]

Do you mean this pic? Is that all there is? I thought there was something of the L7 standing from the front?

Pretty sure that's the only pic Jon has posted of a finished L speaker. Could be wrong though.

There was this pic on the thread of cabinet on the thread too.


With luck were close to seeing some actual product photos.

 

[BadJRT]

Pretty sure that's the only pic Jon has posted of a finished L speaker. Could be wrong though.

There was this pic on the thread of cabinet on the thread too.
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With luck were close to seeing some actual product photos.

I wonder which model that is? The L7 has 4-6.5" woofers. That model looks interesting as well.

 

[JStewart]

I wonder which model that is? The L7 has 4-6.5" woofers. That model looks interesting as well.

L6 - Large center channel for the L line. Could also be used as monitors with an appropriate stand.

Pretty sure that's the only pic Jon has posted of a finished L speaker. Could be wrong though.

Yep, Wrong. I looked back over the thread found this one of the L7 from Jan 2018 on page 21. He says in the post its a "rendering".

 

[BadJRT]

Sweet!! I can't wait to see this speaker reviewed. I hope Todd or AudiocRaver get their hands on a very early pair. I'm excited to see how a sealed tower does. $1800/pair I was told.

 

[michael thompson]

What do you mean by:
A5.4 now shipping
I thought they were made in the USA?

 

[BadJRT]

What would 'low reactance driver motor technology for excellent microdynamics' mean when referring to a speaker design? Does that mean they're not the typical long throw, high excursion design most companies are boasting about? How would that effect bass in a sealed speaker design? I'm sure impeccable accuracy is the goal here..... I was told this is a description of the Chane L7's about to come out this spring. I'm excited to read reviews on this speaker, as it seems to bring something different to the table in the $2k/pair market. I have high hopes, and just about the right time for me to be making my final decision on all the components for my new system.

• Feb 4, 2019: "The Ls are paying off in ways I didn't expect. We are on track to have the first four signed off mid-month, but I have to pass on a note right now: these things are on another level. That was always the point of the Ls, but I honestly didn't expect this. The sound and various design confirmations are following each other to the nth degree, but it's the sound that's surprising me. We're getting a new degree of dynamic freedom and life that's going to distinguish this line"

 

[Matthew J Poes]

What would 'low reactance driver motor technology for excellent microdynamics' mean when referring to a speaker design? Does that mean they're not the typical long throw, high excursion design most companies are boasting about? How would that effect bass in a sealed speaker design? I'm sure impeccable accuracy is the goal here..... I was told this is a description of the Chane L7's about to come out this spring. I'm excited to read reviews on this speaker, as it seems to bring something different to the table in the $2k/pair market. I have high hopes, and just about the right time for me to be making my final decision on all the components for my new system.

• Feb 4, 2019: "The Ls are paying off in ways I didn't expect. We are on track to have the first four signed off mid-month, but I have to pass on a note right now: these things are on another level. That was always the point of the Ls, but I honestly didn't expect this. The sound and various design confirmations are following each other to the nth degree, but it's the sound that's surprising me. We're getting a new degree of dynamic freedom and life that's going to distinguish this line"

The term reactance refers to how a drivers electrical resistance and phase angle changes with frequency. A non-reactive device is a resistive load. A reactive device has inductance and thus its electrical behavior changes with frequency. Further, many reactive devices change with level in a more extreme way than a non-reactive device. A purely resistive speaker driver doesn’t really exist at bass frequencies. Planar and ribbon speakers are usually purely resistive loads.

A resistive load is more easily driven by a voltage source amplifier. A reactive load needs more current. So a voltage source amplifier would fix the voltage and vary the current. Current amplifiers are known as dependent current source amplifiers. It works fine but the voltage source amplifier would be better if it was possible.

I tell you this to explain why a low reactance motor is a good thing. It makes it an easier load for the amplifier to deal with. Less significant amplifiers are needed to drive them easily. Their response is more predictable and easier to deal with in the crossover. In a perfect works a low reactance motor would be desirable for all speakers. However for low frequencies it is less of a concern as compared with excursion and power handling.

 

[BadJRT]

The term reactance refers to how a drivers electrical resistance and phase angle changes with frequency. A non-reactive device is a resistive load. A reactive device has inductance and thus its electrical behavior changes with frequency. Further, many reactive devices change with level in a more extreme way than a non-reactive device. A purely resistive speaker driver doesn’t really exist at bass frequencies. Planar and ribbon speakers are usually purely resistive loads.

A resistive load is more easily driven by a voltage source amplifier. A reactive load needs more current. So a voltage source amplifier would fix the voltage and vary the current. Current amplifiers are known as dependent current source amplifiers. It works fine but the voltage source amplifier would be better if it was possible.

I tell you this to explain why a low reactance motor is a good thing. It makes it an easier load for the amplifier to deal with. Less significant amplifiers are needed to drive them easily. Their response is more predictable and easier to deal with in the crossover. In a perfect works a low reactance motor would be desirable for all speakers. However for low frequencies it is less of a concern as compared with excursion and power handling.

Ok, so going with the 'no free lunch in physics' saying - if a low reactance motor is easier for a amp to drive and more predictable (which I'm assuming translates to more accuracy?) what's the downside? Less LF db?

 

[Matthew J Poes]

Ok, so going with the 'no free lunch in physics' saying - if a low reactance motor is easier for a amp to drive and more predictable (which I'm assuming translates to more accuracy?) what's the downside? Less LF db?

Mostly cost and efficiency. Low reactance motors require more complicated motor designs so cost is higher. Many are also less efficient and require bigger motors to achieve the same BL and output.

 

[BadJRT]

Ok, this new line of Chane speakers is about to hit the road running. L7's and an L6 are on my shortlist of speakers I'll be paying very close attention to,
before I make a final decision to start building my system. Hopefully someone from this site squeezes in a review before the new year. (any word on that?)

I'm so anxious to get this started. It was supposed to happen last summer, but finding a new home took much longer than expected. I now have a closing date and
can't wait to get some help with spending my cash. At some point soon I'll be posting my budget with my short list of LCR, amp, receiver, subs and surrounds. I'm going to need
some bang for buck advice along with helping keep me in check with making sure everything is compatible and making sense. I'm %85 music.

Looking forward to absorbing opinions and knowledge from the audio maniacs on this site.

 

[JStewart]

I believe in Jon Lane's passion and competence as a designer and also intend to purchase. It's been a long wait that will, fingers crossed, end very soon.
I'm pretty sure AVNirvana is on Jon's short list to get a set for review.
We should also ask him if he might be exhibiting at the Florida Audio Expo this coming Feb. He's in Sarasota and the Expo is in Tampa so very close.

 

[BadJRT]

I believe in Jon Lane's passion and competence as a designer and also intend to purchase. It's been a long wait that will, fingers crossed, end very soon.
I'm pretty sure AVNirvana is on Jon's short list to get a set for review.
We should also ask him if he might be exhibiting at the Florida Audio Expo this coming Feb. He's in Sarasota and the Expo is in Tampa so very close.

 

[JStewart]

Wow those L's look nice.
Personally I waited as long as I could and made a different purchase. I needed black and Jon L said not on the first run so a while yet still before they're available.
Although very happy with what I got, I still have a haunting feeling that I may have missed a great opportunity.
When I made the decision I reached out to Jon L to let him know. I won't quote his reply, but I will say that he was super cordial, professional and understanding. Exactly as I have come to know him and would have expected. If/when I need something in the future I will 100% absolutely give it my best effort to give him my business. I already have some of his speakers so I know his stuff will sound great.

 

[BadJRT]

Wow those L's look nice.
Personally I waited as long as I could and made a different purchase. I needed black and Jon L said not on the first run so a while yet still before they're available.
Although very happy with what I got, I still have a haunting feeling that I may have missed a great opportunity.
When I made the decision I reached out to Jon L to let him know. I won't quote his reply, but I will say that he was super cordial, professional and understanding. Exactly as I have come to know him and would have expected. If/when I need something in the future I will 100% absolutely give it my best effort to give him my business. I already have some of his speakers so I know his stuff will sound great.

I've been waiting a long time for these to come out. I'm about to start putting my system together. I need help with Atmos and rears in a 5.1.4. I'm looking at the Monolith 3 way in ceilings similar to the 2 ways Todd Anderson reviewed recently. Considering trying the Monolith THX Ultra in walls for rears but I'm not sure these speakers are on the level of the L7 and L6 for LRC??? I hope Todd Anderson, AudiocRaver or one of these other guys gets a very early set to review. I'd love to hear about their impressions.