Not bad considering ZSA's rock bottom budget price, $26 in the US, 26 in the UK, and AU$28 in Australia. Both the Utopia and Stellia are completely handmade in France, and produced in small batches, with usually not more than a dozen leaving the factory each day. By Steve Guttenberg | Sound & Vision McIntosh's MC275 may be the most famous tube amplifier in the history of high fidelity. I bought a new Dodge Challenger Hellcat because it has retro looks and a warranty. The best of the best in-, on-, and over-the-ear headphones according to Steve Guttenberg, the Audiophiliac. 2023 CNET, a Red Ventures company. You feel music, it's such a big part of your life you search out the best speakers, headphones, amps, turntables, or digital converters you can afford. In high school I had soldered in to the family console stereo an old rim-drive turntable with the guts ripped out and a home-brew aluminum arm made from a TV antenna. I don't really follow reviews but he must have reviewed others like the K Horn and Heresy. Part Two of our interview will appear in Issue 126. All other ZMF headphones before the Auteur were all closed-back designs; the big news here is that the Auteur is open-back, and right away the sound grew more spacious. The price is right, too; just $130, 90 and AU$140. FD: How do we get younger people into audio? Among the elite speaker companies Klipsch has set a high bar to meet with the introduction of the Jubilee speaker. [28], Guttenberg's production company, Mr. Kirby Productions, is named after Gerald J. Kirby, his high-school drama teacher. The iSine 10 shares a lot of tech with the flagship Audeze in-ear, the LCDi4. On August 25, 2008, Guttenberg released a video titled "Steve Guttenberg's Steak House"[14] on Will Ferrell's Funny or Die website. however, no offense but i believed that you were not critical enough of the products that you reviewed, especially the ones that i was or became familiar with. I listened to this with a new $700 Blue Microphones Ella headphone, so that makes me an audiophile. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. It's designed and hand-made in Germany. . I spend a LOT of time in my office and, because of that, I want a system that I enjoy in that space. With a modest impedance and a short single-ended cable supplied, one might be tempted to think the Stellia is an expensive proposition for travel. No, there was one other day. And it was another one of those moments of, wow, that sounds so good. [43], American actor, author, businessman, producer, and director (born 1958), 1977 to 1984: Early roles to breakthrough, Upcoming, work in progress, and rumoured projects, How to Murder Your Husband: The Nancy Brophy Story, "Why Steve Guttenberg Lives on the Upper West Side", The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles, "A Cheese Slice and a Dose of South Shore", "1975 The Math Room, Plainedge High School", "Steve Guttenberg on 'Police Academy', 'Party Down', and turning down 'Sharknado", "COCA-COLA: 10-SPEED BIKE {ART DIRECTORS CLUB, 1981: 60TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION}", "Steve Guttenberg Eliminated From 'Dancing With The Stars', "Why Is the Goot Running in Central Park With No Bottoms? Steve Guttenberg - Audiophiliac. He is allowed to say what he particularly likes about a product and what not so much. I learned decades ago that big horn speakers are impressive on the showroom floor. How does a 5" compression driver reproduce 20kHz, pushing a fairly large volume of air in such a horn? BTW I only know my UJ but therefore I can imagine what Steve could have said more about the HJ. Fascinating interview, and I identified as an audiophile. FD: A whole generation listening on their iPhones and earbuds is literally missing that. There is nothing shameful about loving music and sound. I have a few questions regarding the specifications of these wonderful speaker systems. I was kind of intimidated by him, but it was a fun interview. One last thing, in the youtube comments someone asked directly what Steve liked better, Klipsch Jubilee, KEF Meta reference or open baffle by patial audio. Guttenberg was reportedly flattered by the reference. Steve Guttenberg: the Audiophiliac, Part One Voices are so natural, so full of life, so engaging. I find that his opinions seem to match my ears. There are a few reasons this might happen: To regain access, please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled before reloading the page. [21] To celebrate Guttenberg's involvement, the local Empire Cinema screened Police Academy on 19 November. If you love music, you will love it even more after you hear Steve describes how he listens to music, what it means to him, and names some of the best equipment in the business. TheSundara feels like a clean break from Hifiman's HE Series of headphones. Thanks for your column. I have a few questions regarding the specifications of these wonderful speaker systems. Steve Guttenbergs long-running Audiophiliac column is taking a breather. Not to diminish what I am sure is a very impressive sounding speaker but just being honest. In Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus and its sequel Meet the Santas, he played the starring role of Nick. Frequency range from 18Hz to 20kHz at what level? However, dont let this fool youinto thinking the Clear MG is necessarily a difficult-to-drive headphone, see box below. I had a hard time taking notes for the review -- I just wanted to keep listening. I have seen his very favorable reviews for the Cornwall which he owns, Forte, Jubilee and a new small bookshelf which he loved, I think a RP600 or something like that. ', "I'm blown away by this speaker," says Steve, as he revisits the Cabasse brand for the first time since the 1990s when he sold them at Sound by Singer in NYC. Once told a woman at work one morning that she was looking nice today. Until now. In 1988, he starred with Peter O'Toole and Daryl Hannah in High Spirits, which flopped. Now Steve has had the CW4 for three whole years. As it was, it was very positive on the one hand, but he didn't share his concrete listening impressions with us as much as he sometimes does. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. MAXIMUM SPL 125 dB/1m (Using DSP) If you continue to use this site we will assume that's okay with you. About Steve Guttenberg, The Audiophiliac Goals 100% complete My goals for the Audiophiliac Daily Show are to keep this thing going, and making better, more informative videos. The Triple Driver sells for $250 in the US, 212 in the UK and AU$349 in Australia. Following is Part One of our talk. Upload or insert images from URL. I have recently gone to headphones for a growing portion of my listening time. In 1997, he also starred in Zeus and Roxanne, Casper: A Spirited Beginning and alongside Kirsten Dunst in Disney's Tower of Terror, based on the attraction at the Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. As I was doing that, I was basically learning how to write. Copyright 2022 Klipsch Group, Inc. Frequency range from 18Hz to 20kHz at what level? He said he loves the Jubilees and explained how he came to that conclusion. The Shure KSE1200 electrostatic in-ear headphones' sound will thrill well-heeled audiophiles seeking ultimate transparency and naturalness. I found his description very gushy but to be honest I also found it lacking in nuance. When he left SUNY, he moved to California to pursue an acting career. The Audiophiliac Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg covers high-end audio news and reviews. The KPH30i ($30) actually feels more solidly constructed and upscale than the more-expensive Koss Porta Pro. [41] The award was created in tribute to the first Golden Wagon honoree, Tony Randall, and is given to a member of the entertainment industry who embodies the same love of Fire Island, independent spirit, and community service that Randall shared. I don't think the critics here in the forum liked that. [5], In 1995, he was name-checked in The Simpsons episode "Homer the Great" in the song "We Do", whereby a fictional ancient secret society called the Stonecutters (a parody of the Freemasons) claim it was them that made Guttenberg a star. Something like theNaim Uniti Atom HEmakes a perfect pairing. Jubilee review by Steve Guttenburg, Audiophiliac. In this video, Steve shares his personal background and offers his perspective on a variety of audio-related topics. And here we have almost 6 octaves, from 340 to 20,000Hz. In fact, while the tonality is quite balanced, the Utopia is so transparent that unlike some of the other Focal headphones, itdemandsgreat amplification. And theyre just not comfortable using that word to describe themselves. CROSSOVER FREQUENCY 340 Hz He needs to let the experience sink in. The other part of my headphone gravitation is the cost to performance ratio of cans. And that was kind of it. Frank Doris: What is your first memory of hearing music? And he said OK, and it was the start of the Vinyl Rules column. BTW I only know my UJ but therefore I can imagine what Steve could have said more about the HJ. Guttenberg stated that his co-stars, Ted Danson and Tom Selleck, would return for the sequel. LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER K-281 12 Fiber-Composite cone woofer Guttenberg had a cameo in Amazon Women on the Moon and supported Michael Caine and Sally Field in Surrender. It doesnt seem like you had an epiphany when you were two years old, reading a book or something. He took part in the 2008 spring season of Dancing with the Stars with professional dancer Anna Trebunskaya, and was eliminated on April 1. But then you use it with a power conditioner on it and you put special feet underneath it, and then you do all these other things. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in diesem. (laughter). In 1986, Guttenberg starred in Short Circuit opposite Ally Sheedy, another very popular film. We think you'll like it. Greetings to all. Steve Guttenberg Jul 4, 2019 A big THANK YOU to Steve Guttenberg (aka Audiophiliac) of the favorable Ares DAC review in the world renowned CNET.com and the YouTube channel. The horn, according to theory, is 3.5 octaves wider in the range of reproducible frequencies. How does a 5" compression driver reproduce 20kHz, pushing a fairly large volume of air in such a horn? 2018 has been an outstanding year for headphones. NOMINAL IMPEDANCE LF - 8 ohms, minimum 3.8 ohms It's a lush-sounding headphone. All of the Focal headphones boast moderate impedances and very high sensitivities, which means that from the Celestee to the flagship Utopia, they can all be driven by even a modest receiver or laptop output. FD: Was there a specific experience with audio that like kind of made the light bulb go off and made you realize how good a high-end audio system could sound? But having big sound systems that I could play before the audience was in the theater was something I did. Guttenberg starred in The Ferret (1984) a pilot for a TV series that was not picked up. Give yourself a treat. Here, the Focal Stellia! Part of this tendency is due to long hours at work, and the ease of a USB-powered DAC/headphone amp to provide portable and excellent sound reproduction. Display as a link instead, The clarity is downright addictive, and the bass is super deep, with nimble definition. He's also been a crucial mentor of mine since we first met in early 2015, during my pre- Stereophile days. Otherwise its kind of muddying the waters. Having experienced the Heritage Jubilee in Hope at the Last Jubfest I fully understand his reactions and the realism of their musical reproduction was something Im still wrapping my mind around..!!! Followers 3. Thats because the space, the theater-sized space is more appropriately sized for the music, and you can just crank it. I would love to experience what he did with Zeppelin II. Lets say youre reviewing a preamplifier. - Frequency range from 18Hz to 20kHz at what level? Following is Part One of our talk. First, the new aluminum-and-leather headband makes for a more comfortable fit, and materials are upgraded for improved durability. He also appeared in the 1978 film The Boys From Brazil, based on the Ira Levin bestseller, and guest-starred on Family. It really all started with going to see Harry and delivering these records and hitting it off with him. Still, it's a sweet and nonfatiguing sound; very easy on the ears. Its too something or other. Sie haben in Ihrem Webbrowser die Cookies deaktiviert. This headphone has an extremely balanced signature and will portray a wide variety of music in an exciting way. Anyway, I was working for David and Norman Chesky [at Chesky Records] and they had a new record coming out, a classical re-issue. While the Celestee is a great headphone to take on the go, the Clear MG asks for a more stationary experience with a desktop headphone amplifier. Ci sono alcuni motivi per cui questo potrebbe accadere: Per riottenere l'accesso, assicurati che i cookie e JavaScript siano abilitati prima di ricaricare la pagina. To attain the quality of sound I get with two recently purchased sets of headphones, I spent 1/2 what a modest priced component would cost. From budget to insanely expensive models, there's a great set for every head and every budget. That, combined with a wide dispersion phase plug (aka throat lens) gives it very wide bandwidth performance. The AKG K872 ($1,499, 1,099) is the closed-back version of the K812 that has been one of my reference headphones for a number of years. The answer is bookshelf speakers. Steve's genuine enthusiasm for . Ive heard them degrade the sound. Noble in-ears have a more precise sound than most others, so you feel more connected to the music. has meant so much to me, and I thank CNET for giving me that soapbox; high-end audio never before had that level of sustained exposure to the wider world. The KSE1200 sells for $1,999 in the US, 1,769 in the UK and AU$2,999 in Australia. Steve comes across (at least in my view) as a 'mark', to a use pro-wrestling term. Its hard enough to describe the sound of something with words! Steve admires the enclosures, observing that they are beautifully curved and "really solidly built", with binding posts he says he can best describe as "jewelry grade. It gets the electronic edge and grain and grit, and yet when it needs to be sweet and seductive it can be that as well.". 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Steve Guttenberg - Audiophiliac. I was on a mission to "grow" new audiophiles by turning CNET readers on to not just insanely expensive high-end audio, but also far more affordable, but off-the-mainstream companies like Audeze, Schiitand Zu Audio. [27] On September 3, 2018, Guttenberg said that a new Police Academy film is packaged but has no other details. Compression Driver He was probably struggling for words to adequately paint that vision. Back to the Heritage Jubilee. Much like their speakers, the sound is fast andextremely punchy,with an open and brilliant midrange and treble. And I said, David, you know you dont need to own a $40,000 turntable to play records. However, they will demonstrateclear gains provided bybetter amplification and digital-to-analogconverters. What else did you expect him to do? Ive heard them do absolutely nothing. Nov 16, 2021. The K Horn looks small next to them. Steve Guttenberg the Audiophiliac Loves These Speakers! My Sting Ray sounds different from my custom Jazz bass, which is different from my Kubicki Ex Factor, which is different from my Jaguar bass, which is different from my Yamaha TRB6, etc. It was a super-comfy, extremely open, natural-sounding 'phone. Does he suddenly not like it any more? This video really captures Steve. The Audiophiliac reviews the Cabasse three-way passive standmount "A champ at unraveling mysteries and presenting them back to you." The best hi-fi components transcend mere performance and become conduits into other people's minds. I was a big fan of Sennheiser's original IE800 in-ear headphone when it debuted -- I can hardly believe it -- five years ago! One catch: it's an open design, so it doesn't hush external noise from planes, trains, buses and so on. 1) Topping D90 > Rotel RB-1582 Mk II > Revel F206. [5][7] As he recounts,[where?] I watch them, but it doesn't mean I believe them. 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