Extreme Bass!! Galion TS Voyager TL Review!

Test Equipment:

Preamp & Power Amplifiers:

Source: Bluesound Node 2i or Cambridge MXN10 Streamer
(all music is hi-res streamed from Tidal)

DAC: Denafrips Ares II or Ares 12th-1

Speaker & Power Cables: Maze Audio Ref4
(rest in peace Kent)

Interconnect Cables:
Analysis Plus Oval One RCA
Oyaide Tunami Terzo XX V2 XLR

Your results may vary based on your ears, room, and associated equipment.

[ThomasAndStereo]

I am so relieved that you got the TS Voyager TL to shine. No need to send you a few packs of instant noodles to bribe you.🤣 People know me as a Focal lover with treble that sparkles like no tomorrow, so weird I brought a speaker out with a smooth treble instead. Once you hear the midrange, you will understand why I voiced it like this. I just wanted to give credit to the designer XRK Audio who is quite well known in the DIY world.

[louiesipes]

I’ve got the round frame version of those woofers in 2 different speakers, the midrange clarity is the same. If you look at Erin’s tests of the SB woofers they are very very low distortion until you get to crazy loud levels. Good on Thomas for picking SB.

[kenhiett]

Why would it bother people that a Youtube content creator is also creating a product line? His products offer A LOT for the money. Seems like a win, win to me.

[erichudson]

Nemo you're the f'n man. I love all of your reviews. Keep on keepin on 🤘🏻

[s.daniel]

Great review. Thanks and yes, I’ll take emotional over measurement every day.

[veroman]

More bass than the CSS bookshelf that’s quite a statement. I’ve never seen your channel before but you’re excellent. I wish you luck.

[NeilBlanchard]

I am of the opinion that the midrange of a transmission line speaker is often better because they have lower air pressure inside the cabinet. They also tend to have a bit less sound reflecting back out through the woofer cone.

[gdwlaw]

Can you try and review something by French manufacturer Jean Marie Reynaud? They’ve been building transmission line loudspeakers for 40+ years. I have a pair of Cantibile floorstanders and they’re just magic.

[jsvbravo]

How does it compare to Wharfedale Linton 85th anniversary or Buchardt S400MKII or Dynaudio Special 40? Thank you, Nemo!

[Pentenfi]

Finally a transmissionline in a consumer hifi speaker!

[crankthetunes]

Hey nemo, i have a pair of s400 mk2 and i would like to support thomas and maybe pick up a pair of these speakers. I know your taste in music may differ from mine but like you i am a bass lover and i like some details. Would you say these speakers give you more of an emotional response or a funner sound than the buchardt s? Primarily i listen to electronic music but i dabble in everything else except country. Any info is greatly appreciated. I really like that you haven't tried to change up your reviewing style over the years. Keep up the good work young man!

[RedSinter]

Try them if you get the option with Thomas's TS A75 Integrated Amp reviewers are loving it with a wide variety of Pre Amps. Steve Huff says it's insanely good comparingvto to amps 2-3 times it's cost and all the preamps in combination showed the amps ability to produce that holographic quality sought by many. t

[Audfile]

Thomas likes to make brothers, big brothers. I would totally be into that version of this bookshelf.

[stephenp]

Hey Nemo, love your reviews. I was going to buy the Dynaudio Evoke 20 or the Voyager TL. Any input would be greatly appreciated. I favor acoustic mass that is forgiving and easy to listen to. Thanks

[MikeK]

Thank you GREAT REVIEW.!!!.. (? - how is the TS Voyager's on/ off axis "listening" abilities, do you need to be seated only in a sweet spot to get the best of them? or can you stand up, walk around a bit, and not miss the overall fullness of the music?

[quma]

Great review of a very tempting speaker. Is this the Pathos Classic One you mentioned and will you review it?

[mrmessyjesse]

So I tried Buchardt S400 Mk2 in my bedroom and I’m thinking that they are better louder normal than for low level more near field night time listening. Speakers are placed about two feet from the foot of the bed about 6 feet apart. Would you recommend these over the super mon mini for that setup. Not having a sub in the bedroom makes me wonder if these are a good fit.

[whocares]

I have owned transmission line speakers before from IMF and TDL. They were not inexpensive, even decades ago. PMC is well known maker of TL speakers and their bookshelves and lower priced towers are over $2k. So to get a good TL speaker around $1k is an amazing accomplishment. I still really (very surprisingly) love my RP600MIIs as they blew away (imho of course) Dynaudio and Focals costing around 1k! Great review as always!

[cmessi]

Aargh.. still haven't found my perfect speaker. A smooth treble and a natural warm midrange is exactly what I am looking for. But I want not so much bass.

Dynaudio Evoke and this TS come close, except for the bass. LS3/5a offers that, but, they have too little bass (75 Hz).

I also do not understand why most tone controls only have treble/bass. In my opinion you should have bass/mids/treble, because I don't want to take out midrange warmth and fullnes.

What tone controls did you use in this review? From an amp? Or digital from a streamer?

Greetings from Holland.

[aaronlam]

I like the look, if as good as you said, that will be very interesting bookshell speakers for me 😊