fugueness
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Posted 12/01/08 at 02:25 PM
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The first meet is coming up in about two weeks. PM for details!
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fugueness
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Posted 12/12/08 at 03:45 AM
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So I found some makeshift stand-in stands and got the tweeters up to 40"(around ear height). I then put a wide assortment of material through the Catalysts; they continue to astonish!
Speed
The speed and finesse on the mids and highs remind me of planars - a swift wall of sound that tickles the ear.
Immediacy
The Catalysts recreate the recorded soundscape with glorious scale and immediacy. The sound is full and leaves a lifelike impression -- they truly bring the "live" concert home.
Dynamics
The Catalysts can project staggering amounts of energy. You can crank them WAY up with no audible distortion. The visceral intensity can be electrifying. Your roof will come down before you need to reign these beasts in. Dynamics are an indispensable and often overlooked element for sonic realism. A movie does not truly come alive without the potency of dynamics. That's why mastering engineers call it "the breath of life."
Quality
How to describe the sound? Based on my experience in post-production sound on motion pictures, I will say that these are exceedingly accurate speakers. Transparent with a fantastical degree of detail and without superfluous color -- it is a very clean sonic palate that renders soundtracks astoundingly close to the original intention. Details that have eluded even some of the finest audiophile speakers shine through with crystal clarity!
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MikeDuke
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Posted 12/12/08 at 08:01 AM
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Great feedback on them. Now will some one on the east coast please get some of these so I can check them out?
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hemrie
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Posted 12/12/08 at 12:36 PM
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Great review so far!
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fugueness
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Posted 12/12/08 at 07:17 PM
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Mark is sending the matching stands which should arrive tomorrow. In the meantime, check out these pedestals 
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mfine
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Posted 12/12/08 at 07:58 PM
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LOL!
Uh nice...um...uh...pedestals.
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Mark_Seaton
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Posted 12/12/08 at 08:05 PM
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Talk about putting a speaker up on a pedestal... 
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duwdu
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Posted 12/13/08 at 04:07 PM
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Great image presentation skill fugueness, thanks for sharing.
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fugueness
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Posted 03/12/09 at 02:06 AM
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sexy beast? you be the judge...
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hifibitn
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Posted 03/12/09 at 10:51 AM
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Beautiful.
Mark (or anyone else), any pics of the Sparks to share?
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Mark_Seaton
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Posted 03/12/09 at 12:34 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by fuguenesssexy beast? you be the judge...
Thank you very much Peter for posting these very impressive glam' shots of the Catalyst here.
We'll definitely have to talk and get these worked into the website. Of course with all of you doing such a good job in spreading the word about what I'm doing, I've been extra busy in getting products out the door and slowly chipping away at some website content.
Thank you again for opening your home for others to listen and enjoy!
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MikeDuke
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Posted 03/12/09 at 02:25 PM
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It is easy to see that the quality on those speakers is very high. In all the installs they look very nice. I am sure that they sound fantastic as well. Even the Sparks probably kick butt. At least I have the foundation .
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bradkara124
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Posted 07/01/10 at 07:46 AM
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WOW i just learned allot about myself. I'm drawn to quality and performance, this looks amazing !! I need atleast 5.1 for my home theater set-up!!! how do i get it and whats my total $$$$ with the 2 Catalyst ,1Center channel ?? is that the Spark?? 2 Surround channels ?? Sparks as well i guess and 1 SubMersive Subwoofer ok ok maybe 2 SubMersive Subwoofers.. i know me too well....
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MikeDuke
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Posted 07/01/10 at 07:57 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by bradkara124WOW i just learned allot about myself. I'm drawn to quality and performance, this looks amazing !! I need atleast 5.1 for my home theater set-up!!! how do i get it and whats my total $$$$ with the 2 Catalyst ,1Center channel ?? is that the Spark?? 2 Surround channels ?? Sparks as well i guess and 1 SubMersive Subwoofer ok ok maybe 2 SubMersive Subwoofers.. i know me too well....
Yea. Once you see Marks stuff it's hard to stay away. This page has the prices and how to order.
http://www.seaton-sound-forum.com/post?id=3366417
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fugueness
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Posted 12/04/10 at 12:14 AM
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This beauty just waltzed in the door...
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wilson1
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Posted 12/04/10 at 12:19 AM
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Can you have a set walk into my house too, Fugueness?
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wilson1
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Posted 12/04/10 at 12:20 AM
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Btw, it's finish is stunning!
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Hudda
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Posted 12/04/10 at 02:30 AM
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Very Nice Peter! Yours look a little more brown than mine. Perhaps it's your lighting. I like 'em. 
Mark: Has the formula changed a bit for the red cherries?
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JapanDave
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Posted 12/04/10 at 04:13 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by HuddaVery Nice Peter! Yours look a little more brown than mine. Perhaps it's your lighting. I like 'em. Mark: Has the formula changed a bit for the red cherries?
Looks like it is just a white balance difference in the photos to me. Peter , they are looking nice, shame you have to have them where all of them can't be seen.
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gpburns
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Posted 12/04/10 at 08:51 AM
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Look Fantastic
you using all 5 cat's now ?
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