Joseph Audio - Pulsar

PRICE $10,000.00

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The Absolute Sound Review
 

Hugely exciting and a breakthrough in mini-monitor Loudspeaker design. The new Pulsar's from Joseph Audio really made me take an extended listen. This was something different. I thought I had heard it all when it came to products of this type. How different could a mini-monitor Loudspeaker sound....

The answer is very different. These remarkable little beauties really pack some serious punch and depth for their demure size. If you were to undergo a blindfolded listening session you would believe you were listening to a very well accomplished floor standing design of much greater mass and size. I would be happy to listen to these all day in a small Reference system. This is why that have made my 'Best Performance For Money' Recommended Components list.

The Joseph Audio Pulsar used the same technology from the companies statement product being the Pearl 2 which are priced at $40K.

If you are considering a Loudspeaker of this type and you have limited space may I recommend that you strongly put these on your short list. Probably one of the only mini-monitors I would be comfortable listening to with a highend system and not be wishing for more bass response.

Once again at this price level you are getting the very best in American handmade craftsmanship and technology. The quality of finish is remarkable and equal to the very best today's market can offer. Have a listen to these and you will agree, Joseph Audio has really done something special with their latest R&D.

So new were my review sample they were still factory cling wrapped in their protective plastic covering.

Gloriously finished by Joseph Audio and with performance to truly match their price and visual appeal.

Joseph Audio has employed some very unique and brilliant looking binding posts that are made from Rhodium and are designed to accept large gauge spade terminals with ease.

The bottom plate has been thoughtfully constructed with what I would almost consider to be essential provisions for threaded locking bolts in any bookshelf loudspeaker in this price range.

Very useful indeed when securing them to our Custom Loudspeaker Stands for safety.

Pulsars Invade Ohio!

Archive Audio has the Pulsars on display in Bexley, Ohio.

Contact Bob Kirk to arrange an audition.

http://www.archiveaudio.biz/

Joseph Audio Introduces the Pulsars!

Within its tiny cabinet, the Pulsar packs more of JosephAudio’s Pearl technology per cubic inch than ever before. CES attendees were blown away by the Pulsar’s satisfying bass and organic presentation. Their eyes simply could not believe their ears.

The Pulsars were ably driven by the Bel Canto Ref 500 amplifiers, DAC 3 d/a converter fed by their new USB link 24/96. The system featured the new Cardas Clear Beyond speaker cables and interconnects.

The Absolute Sound’s Neil Gader was the first to break the story on the internet, reporting that “The Pulsar will easily be one of the compacts to beat in 2009.”

Read the Neil Gader’s article HERE.

John Atkinson, the Editor of Stereophile, declared that the Pulsars delivered “ extraordinarily powerful low bass, considering the speaker's modest dimensions.” as well as “ an uncolored, natural midrange.”

Read his full report HERE.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Impedance: 8 ohms nominal, 6 ohms minimum.

System impedance indicates whether the speaker presents a "hard" or "easy" load on the amplifier. True 8 ohm speakers are less amplifier and cable sensitive, and partner well with a broader range of amplifiers, including tube designs.

Crossover: 2 way Parallel Asymmetrical Infinite Slope Crossover at 2 kHz.

Constructed of specially selected components, each network is tested and individually calibrated to a high degree of precision, resulting in a virtually perfect match to the original design prototype.

The steep filter slope ensures good acoustical behavior in the crossover regions, with a minimum of acoustical interference, along with low distortion and wide dynamic range. Driver acoustic responses are in-phase throughout the crossover regions.

Frequency Response:

The Pulsar delivers a very smooth and even response over a very broad listening window. Unlike conventional low order crossover designs, the speaker retains its sonic balance over a wide angle both vertically and horizontally. This results in a higher level of fidelity than a simple on axis measurement can reveal.

Listening window response: within 2dB from 42 Hz to 20 kHz.

Dimensions and weight: 15" (381 mm) H x 9" (229 mm) W x 13" (229 mm) D.

Shipping weight approx 36 lbs. each (16.3 kg) / Packed in individual cartons.