Kaufmann’s got new hi-fi
mainHe says: When I listen to edit files of my recordings, for approval or additional notes, it is very important to me to hear the smallest details. In preparation of my new album-release in October I was once again grateful for having my Grimm LS1be speakers. While they function perfectly as monitor-speakers, at the same time they do not sound too persistent or direct, so you can just lean back, relax and enjoy music on a daily basis – a combination which is extremely rare. The speakers are also aesthetically appealing, so they blend nicely with my other furniture. I am often astounded by their quality which renders even the simplest digital file streams into smooth, warm, almost analog-sounding bits of joy.
I find the remark that JK listens to his edit files ‘for extra notes’ quite worrying. Normally with recording, one is supposed to sing them oneself.
You’re kidding right? “Notes” referring to comments and critiques, not literally “music notes?”
It is no longer unusual for performers to insert the right notes electronically during the editing process, or adjust blooped intonation.
Surreptitious advertising alarm!
I believe he will celebrate the now later Jessye Norman, listening to some of her records. RIP
Grimm indeed. Get B&Ws next time.
Haha, that‘s funny. B&W stopped making great loudspeakers 20 years ago.
But they are very good at marketing.
So why are their monitors still used in recording studios?
that‘s a very good question…
good professionals know the answer to that, why despite the strong distortion of timbre B&W‘s speakers of the last two decades introduce, they are still seen on many photographs of certain studios…
and at 18,500 euros or 20,000 US Dollars you too can own these speakers. A steal!
Only 18,500 euros? The Grimm website says $23,750 euros.
Prices for pristine sound are downright sinful.
Hi Norman, aren’t you going to post something about the passing of Jessye Norman? She passed away yesterday.
18,350€ for a pair of speakers! Jonas needs a very good amplifier to make them sound glorious
I believe that the Grimm monitors are active; that is, self-powered with separate on-board amplifier circuits for the treble and bass drivers, and an active dividing network in place of the usual passive “crossover.”
It’s nice to see a musician actually enjoy recorded music on something state-of-the-art. Grimm speakers and ADC/DAC are some of the best in the business.
That’s a important new…not the death of an eminent soprano
A material boy in a material world. Material, material…
Music used as a vehicle for the real goal.
€36,000 a pair!
Just wondering how this can be the latest news on SD on such a day when the world is mourning Jessyie Norman? Still not a word here…
At 23,950 Euros, I hope he does hear the smallest details !
I would say the exact same thing about my Rogers LS7s. No digital overbrightness, the strings of the Vienna Phil sound like – well, the strings of the Vienna Phil…
Source?
Just checked: 23,750.00€ per speaker.All right for some!
Another thing to pimp. Maybe he won’t sing as long as Domingo.
Is this some kind of commercial for the speakers? Similar to the watch he is wearing?
How come you have not yet published anything about Jessye Norman’s demise???
Is this a product placement exercise ?
Every audiophile has a particular excuse in order to indulge his/her hobby. Only 1% will ever listen to his recording in a real good audio system, and at least half of them can not actually tell the difference of using such a equipment. The point is: It does not matter. I love this stuff too, but do not pretend It makes any difference in terms of market and music apprehension.
Sounds like a celebrity endorsement for an ad/commercial. Newsworthy…… why?
He is a successful, hard-working and meticulous performer, who is simply enjoying some (rather modest) fruits of his own hard work. These speakers don’t cost any more than a modest second car in Germany. Why shouldn’t he have what he’s earned? Or would you prefer to see him booze it all away, or stuff it up his nose (as so many others do) ?
He spends long months living out of a suitcase, taking direction from jumped-up twits. He deserves some comfort at home.
If he were a bank employee, or a top manager in a German corporation, no-one would even raise this topic. I think y’ou’re all embittered and envious people.
In all fairness, I understand most comments toward the steep price tag of these speakers not directed at JK, but at the affordability for average HiFi aficionado José.
Seemingly his obsession with leisure, food and luxury in real life means , on an interpretative level, plenty of mannerisms, self-indulgence , decorativism , superficiality etc. Keep yourself hungry , JK.
I’d much rather own a $100,000 sound system than $100,000 car….
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I always remember the advice of Thomas Heinitz, a respected London Hi-Fi dealer sadly no longer with us. Never greedy and suspicious of certain “audiophile” excesses and absurdities, he always said: “Listen to the music, not the money”.
But he needs new vocal cords.
[irony]
…finally another advertisment for HiFi by a great artist, 37 years after my all time favourite:
https://youtu.be/ft0eL_z4Osw