For months, I have been researching and auditioning numerous loudspeakers. When I purchased an Epicentrix centre channel loudspeaker, the obvious companion is a pair of Neuphonix.

Experiencing how brilliant the Epicentrix is, I knew I would be impressed with the Neuphonix. I wasn't disappointed, as a brief audition with a pair of Neuphonix and Epicentrix just blew me away. The Neuphonix and Epicentrix paired together form a stunning front soundstage.

Krix's vast experience with movie reproduction and cinema fitouts is very apparent. Dialogue, which often lets lesser speakers down, is clear and distortion-free. Bass is mind-blowing. With 4 dedicated bass drivers in a true 3-way configuration, a sub woofer is really only a surplus, as the Neuphonix pair is able to move a large volume of air. It is not only how much bass the Neuphonix's are able to produce. I am more impressed with the bass control of the Neuphonix. The bass that the Neuphonix produces is able to stop on a dime.

The Neuphonix's imaging is breathtaking. With my pair of Neuphonix slightly toed-in and about 3 metres apart, playing via "Pure Direct" on my Denon AVR2807 (the receiver on "Pure Direct" plays only the front left and front right loudspeakers and the sub woofer, and switches off all circuitry not required. At times, I muted my sub woofer, to enjoy the immense bass the pair of Neuphonix conjured), the Neuphonix pair placed music perfectly to my ears. It felt as though the loudspeakers were in between my two ears, right in front of my nose.

I never thought I would be impressed by only one pair of loudspeakers being responsible for an action-packed movie, but, I played Speed on DVD via only my pair of Neuphonix and sub woofer (I muted my sub woofer at times) and the result was incredible. Explosions were heard loud and clear, and the separation was incredible. I could clearly hear different bits fall on the ground after explosions.

Moving on to a music concert DVD, Dido at Brixley Hall in London, and playing it on "Pure Direct" as well, the result was astonishing.

Five stars for the Krix Neuphonix.

Krix Group Buy?

Great review Dan. My personal preference when listening to stereo is just the two front speakers, and obviously speakers like the Neuphonix can handle the dynamics with ease. Their imaging is excellent, and I know you have been toying with the idea of a dedicated 2 channel power amp, which will only increase the quality.

Thanks, Mark. 2-channel stereo is definitely the way to go. The "Pure Direct" mode on my Denon receiver (and no doubt the same with other brands) is really good, as it certainly offers a lot more power to the two front loud speakers than when all 7 channels are powered.

Lyle, I have purchased my Krix Neuphonix and picked them up 3 days ago.

I was putting the link in for others.

I thought such a brilliant write-up deserved it. So that others interested could know where to go to get the same, possibly at very good prices.

I'd be tempted but the centre would be a problem in my current set-up.

2ndly: Thought about making the Denon a pre-amp and sticking an Elecktra in the mix!! (ala norpus et al).

Nice review Dantan,i must get my sh*t together and go and audition these speakers everyone talks so highly about.

Thanks, Lyle. We both support the Dockers, too, so we have good taste. Hee hee.

Yeah, wheelz, make sure you audition these loud speakers at Sound Advice in the City, if you are anywhere near the metro area. Sound Advice has a pair of Neuphonix and Epicentrix ready to crank up! See Mark or Mike there, mate.

You should add Perth to your profile!

Do we have the makings of another Perth GTG!!!!!!!!

We should have it at dantan's place!!!

Wow, reading this review only makes me hope that the Lyrix are not going to be too far below the Neuphonix...

Hope my profile now says "Perth" on it. The problem I have got with hosting a GTG at my home is that I only live in a 2 bedroom villa, plus, I would get too excited and want to crank the volume up and then I will get told off by one pain-in-the-you-know-where neighbour.

The Lyrix Gold's are extremely capable. I sold mine to my brother-in-law. I was always extremely happy with my Lyrix Gold's, so, don't ever feel like the Lyrix Gold's are not any good, because they are very good loud speakers.

The Lyrix Gold is the biggest selling speaker they make - I wouldnt feel too bad owning a pair of them. Hell I chose Richter Wizards over them (money talked in my case) - what the hell was I thinking at the time?

Dont get me wrong,not at all unhappy about owning anything in the Krix range. You know what its like, always thinking you could of gone better...

No,will be very happy when i pick them up...hopefully this week.

Our wants are unlimited, and obviously, money is always the object. Bi-wire your Lyrix Gold's, mate, and you will be impressed. Are you using them in a 2-channel stereo environment, or have you got a full HT set-up? If so, which centre channel loud speaker have you got?

dantan,
Ive only just realised youre a Newcastle United fan. Legend!

Ok back on topic...

Bi-amp them and you will be even more impressed ... I know I am

Also, I thought "running in" speakers was a load of bollocks, but my system definitely sounds better after a couple of months of use.

Andrew.

Dantan, i have bought a 5.1 set up with Centrix centre, Brix rears and seismix 3 sub.

Will be going through a Onkyo TX-SR705 in a few weeks....

It looks like there's quite a decent contingent of Perth members around at the moment, would be good to try and get another GTG up and running.... why should the Melbourne folks have all the fun?

Im not mad about GTG at peoples houses, more like going down the boozer and having a few and a chat meself...

Yes, Mark, I bleed Black-and-White. I am a Geordie fan. We've had to endure a lot over the past few (actually, many) years, but, with Big Sam on board, hopefully things will take a turn for the better.

Back on to the topic.

Yes, Andrew, running loud speakers in is really like running a new car's engine in. After 50 or so hours with your loud speakers, they will really open up and provide you with better sounds.

Chesty, you will certainly have a really enjoyable set-up there. Well done, mate.

As to a big Perth contingent on this forum, it certainly is good there are so many of us here. We can have fun in Perth, too.

Well we had one GTG at "Little Creatures" and a 2nd one at "The Windsor". Maybe we should organise a third.
"The Windsor" is certainly central.

Lyle

Dantan, in your travels did you compare these speakers with the subsonics. Would be most interested in your opinion about such a comparison. Currently have the subsonics and looking to upgrade - you could save me a lot a leg work. Many thanks

I'd be up for it..... the Windsor works for me

Is there anyone retailing subsonic in Perth, always heard good things about them.

To be honest, AntLeanne, I have not heard of Subsonics and definitely have not auditioned them, so I cannot compare them with a pair of Krix Neuphonix.

I have, though, listened to many tower loud speakers, including NHT, DALI, B&W, and Monitor Audio.

For this sort of money, the Krix Neuphonix is just about unbeatable. I haven't auditioned any VAF Research loud speakers or Whatmough loud speakers. I reckon they may run the Neuphonix close, especially VAF, but, of all the loud speakers within the $3,000.00 and $3,500.00 price range I have auditioned, it was the Neuphonix I was happy to spend my money on.

Dantan, which NHT's did you listen to? I had a quick listen to the Classic Fours and was pretty impressed, not sure how they'd compare against the nuephonix

I auditioned the NHT Classic Fours at Simply Hi Fi in Subiaco, and they were indeed impressive. I think they retail a little more expensive than the Neuphonix. The in-built sub woofers look cool, but, I think they may be a little gimmicky. I had never heard of NHT, prior to my auditioning of them, but the sound was pretty good but not to my liking. It's a very personal thing, sound preference, and I am sure there will be people who would have preferred the NHT's to the Krix's, but, for me, the Neuphonix had the best balance of what I like in sounds.

yeah I had a listen to the NHT's at simply hifi, they did a lot of the things i was looking for, mainly with imaging and sound staging but weren't quite impressive enough to cough up the dollars for them. Must get along and have a listen to the Krix's soon I've been meaning to check them out for some time now.

Well CJ, I'd love to hear the Krix Neuphonix being driven by your Elektra!!

Maybe we should lean on ben???

Definitely check out and audition the Krix's, mate. I was so drawn to the Epicentrix centre channel loud speaker, that I purchased it (despite its enormous size and weight), and then decided I had to do it justice by purchasing a matching pair of loud speakers - the Neuphonix.

Krix Neuphonix + Krix Epicentrix + Elektra Theatron = complaints from neighbours = Dan Tan wants one.

Yeh Lyle I'd be interested in hearing that combination myself, wouldn't be too much trouble to pull the Elektra out of the system. Ben has generously offered the oppourtunity to check out his system and I probably would have already taken up the offer but I don't get over to his side of the world too often, must try and find the time to do it though.

Could you include me in this venture if you do go ahead with it?

Lyle

Yeah... no problems

Happy to have you guys over. Will put the date up soon. Mark H do you want to come too.

Thanks
Ben

Thanks for the review Dan, I've just signed on for the Krix GB and will be pairing them with a soon to be acquired Marantz AVR.

Prior to the GB I was going to "settle" for VAF's as I couldn't stretch the budget for the neuphonix/epicentrix/seismix 5 etc suite.

did you get to to these and the vafs djos

As in have I heard them? I haven't actually heard the VAF's but I have heard the neuphonix and loved them.

good to hear djos, if you the chance, and you are now in adelaide ! do check out the vafs, some very nice speakers and VAF itself quite a place to visit from what I've heard

I have been meaning to pay VAF a visit, just haven't gotten around to it.

You are welcome, djOS. You will be extremely delighted with the Krix combo, I assure you. I am not familiar with Marantz gear, but from my readings, Marantz receivers are more musical than Denon's (hate to say this, as I own a Denon receiver) and the Krix's will certainly sing for you! Do post your thoughts, when you have got them all hooked up and singing, mate!

Dan.

Can I ask what price range the neuphonix speakers go for? My mate has a pair of equinox bookshelfs and these sound incredible for music listening and his front L+R for his 5.1 setup.

I'm in the market for a full 5.1 setup and may move to the Krixs if the budget allows....

Check out this thread.

Krix Group Buy?

The Krix Neuphonix retail at $3,200.00 per pair, mate, and is definitely worth an audition. I've had mine for a little over 2 weeks, and I am absolutely chuffed about them. I have auditioned loudspeakers considerably dearer than the Neuphonix, but the Neuphonix kills them on performance.

How do I put this politely?

Were not my cup of tea.

The Esoterix's are the pick of the stable, but found much better in Equinox Audio Apogee.

Imo the Aphelion 2 way speaker sound alot better than Neuphonix, and cheaper.

Apologies if this comes across as being rude.

Cheers.

Everyone's got their own opinion, Mike, and I understand that I have not auditioned every single loud speaker at this price point, and everyone has his/her own opionion and taste in sounds.

Hi Dantan

Just admire your passion and enthusiasm. At that price point the Neuphonix is a brilliant speaker. I have to stop reading your threads your enthusiasm is starting to rub off on me as I am so tempted in relagating my VAF DCX'sG4's as surrounds and buying a set of these and that perfect centre (epicentrix).

I know some people think I work for Krix or have some affiliation with Krix, but I can assure everyone that I don't! I wish I do, but I don't!

Seismix, I am sure your VAF's are brilliant, so please don't let me affect you too much, but if you ever feel the need to, then the Neuphonix and Epicentrix will make you a very happy person.

I would love to audition the VAF's, but being in Perth and seeing that VAF sells direct, it ain't gonna happen for me, I am sad to say.

I keep auditioning loudspeakers, even though I am not after any more, at this stage, because I want to hear what's out there, and point people in the right direction.

People work hard for their dosh, and it's good to hear when they purchase hi-fi gear that they will be chuffed for years.

You will not be disappointed with the epicentrix. Now its one of the center speakers that can be called a true center.

Thanks
Ben

It is a MIGHTY centre channel loud speaker. All I need is an appropriate power amp for my Epicentrix. Or, perhaps 3 similar monoblocs for my Neuphonix pair and Epicentrix.

hi dantan

I can verify living here in Adelaide and and having a work colleague who was ex Krix employee (chappy did his Phd on sound at Krix) that you don't work for this very reputable establishment. I am very serious about my admiration for your enthusiasm for the Krix product. It gives people who participate in these forums a very secure feeling that they are buying or thinking of buying an exceptional product.
I admire both Krix and VAF because they are a class Australian product made locally and I hope it stays that way. PS Sonique are also made here and they are a respected brand as well. I am a true believer that you always support your local product if it at par with the internationals. As far as HT speakers are concerned I will always buy Australian and support the country I love.