Falcon Q7 - Self assembly and thoughts.

[Ian]

The Harbs could be gone .
Bottom line between these two, I don't think you could like one and not the other. They are more similar than they are apart.

I'm sort of joking, the Harbs will probably go at some time but not for a while.

I'd offer an open house bake off, but as much as I love our home it's not very big. Put Nagraboy and me in the front room and it's busy !

 

[Minicoupeman]

Ex thread. One of the best demo’s I have heard was Falcon LS3/5. I have a very small room and an excellent system with ATC19’s but I can’t help thinking that LS3/5 or Q7 would be fun to try ( for a 2nd system?) would it work? Do these BBC monitors only shine with low watts? Valve amps? Or am I delude?

 

[karlsushi]

Interested if you considered or were aware of the Wilmslow Audio LS3 as part of your decision on these @Ian ?

They are even cheaper still of you go flat-pack and use a very similar classic LS3/5A design. Wilmslow are based just down the road from you too (just south of Leicester) and have a demo room.

Their version is a bit more 'standard' in terms of spec, at 89dB and 8 Ohms, but they without doubt have that LS3/5A magic, notwithstanding my experience of the classic BBC design is limited.

I ask primarily as I have just myself ordered a pair after thinking they sounded fabulous in their demo room. They'll be replacing my Spendor S3/5R2's.

I'm only down the road near Melton Mowbray so we could even do a shootout at some point if you're interested.

 

[Ian]

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Interested if you considered or were aware of the Wilmslow Audio LS3 as part of your decision on these @Ian ?

They are even cheaper still of you go flat-pack and use a very similar classic LS3/5A design. Wilmslow are based just down the road from you too (just south of Leicester) and have a demo room.

Their version is a bit more 'standard' in terms of spec, at 89dB and 8 Ohms, but they without doubt have that LS3/5A magic, notwithstanding my experience of the classic BBC design is limited.

I ask primarily as I have just myself ordered a pair after thinking they sounded fabulous in their demo room. They'll be replacing my Spendor S3/5R2's.

I'm only down the road near Melton Mowbray so we could even do a shootout at some point if you're interested.

Hi Karlsushi,

I must admit I didn't consider the Wilmslow Audio option, I think I just fixed on Falcon given I'd heard their LS3/5a a few times. I wouldn't have the confidence to go the route of flatpack cabinet assembly I think !

Enjoy them and yes, it would be great to meet and compare. Get 'em built and run in first

 

[Nagraboy]

In today‘s market the £1100 price tag does seem a bargain, even factoring in the pre-owned options.

 

[karlsushi]

I wouldn't have the confidence to go the route of flatpack cabinet assembly I think !

Me either! They are being built and finished by Wilmslow!

Lead time is 4 to 5 weeks, so a little bit of a wait yet.

Wilmslow have a great selection of wood finishes and are incredibly professionally done, but I have to admit those Q7's of yours really look the part in that Walnut finish and appear to be a step up in aesthetics at the very least.

 

[Ian]

Me either! They are being built and finished by Wilmslow!

Lead time is 4 to 5 weeks, so a little bit of a wait yet.

Wilmslow have a great selection of wood finishes and are incredibly professionally done, but I have to admit those Q7's of yours really look the part in that Walnut finish and appear to be a step up in aesthetics at the very least.

Oh the anticipation, excellent choice re: ready made cabinets. A full report is expected and awaited .

 

[Conan]

In today‘s market the £1100 price tag does seem a bargain, even factoring in the pre-owned options.

£1,485.00, to be more precise. The silver ones are gone.

 

[Nagraboy]

£1,485.00, to be more precise. The silver ones are gone.

Ah, Ian must’ve got the last of them at £1100 then. Good timing.

 

[Rockchild]

Ah, Ian must’ve got the last of them at £1100 then. Good timing.

Std versions are £1095 still and Gold badge crossover versions are £390 more
(Self build versions)

 

[Conan]

Std versions are £1095 still and Gold badge crossover versions are £390 more
(Self build versions)

FA have stopped producing the silver version. This was confirmed to me yesterday by Jerry Bloomfield.
So now it is £1,485.00 with the gold badge

 

[garn63]

I was asked to convey my thoughts on the Q7 during lockdown some time ago. I ("cough") thought I would give them a plug. Some folks might find it of interest.
Thread 'Falcon Q7. Speaker. Summary.' https://www.hifiwigwam.com/forum/threads/falcon-q7-speaker-summary.99240/
* Hope your enjoying them Ian.

 

[Ian]

I was asked to convey my thoughts on the Q7 during lockdown some time ago. I ("cough") thought I would give them a plug. Some folks might find it of interest.
Thread 'Falcon Q7. Speaker. Summary.' https://www.hifiwigwam.com/forum/threads/falcon-q7-speaker-summary.99240/
* Hope your enjoying them Ian.

Just had a look at that, lovely job. I think I rave a bit more but that's me and in truth I do love 'em. Cheers.

 

[karlsushi]

Do we presume you are still using them then @garn63 ?

 

[Rockchild]

FA have stopped producing the silver version. This was confirmed to me yesterday by Jerry Bloomfield.
So now it is £1,485.00 with the gold badge

Perhaps he needs to update the website

https://www.falconacoustics.co.uk/q7-completeathome-loudspeaker-system.html

 

[syep2001]

Interesting thread this Ian and given our speaker history is very closely matched.

I have a fear since owning my Falcons that I may end up in a similar territory to you, all be it I think my (your old!) ESRs will remain sat in my office system.

Health to enjoy, they’re genuinely superb.