S.E.T. Princess™ Speakers |
Features:
It is voiced to be the finest in its class or at any price level. Using modified Scan-speak drivers and high-end parts for crossover network: non-inductive Caddock resistors, Sophia Electric capacitors/inductors. Plywood cabinet was chosen rather than MDF boxes for more acoustic performance (Piano, guitar are all made by plywood). Simply, for its price of $1500-$2500 asked for model I, there is no such thing available before SET Princess speakers come to the market.
User experience/feedback(received on July 22, 2008):
Richard -
I want to take this opportunity to tell you how happy I am with my EL34 amp and your Sophia Princess Model 2 speakers. I have been a musician for most of my life, with a passion for high-end tube guitar amps, of which I own a good number. But, other than owning a high-end home theater system with an excellent set of speakers, I have been reluctant to enter the world of high-end audio due to a lack of confidence in value for dollar and an overall lack of knowledge of how to acquire quality sound reproduction without breaking the bank. I started reading audiophile reviews of various amps and speakers a few months ago. The reviews of your company and product line are virtually universally positive. So, I gave you a call and bought a couple Sophia Babies from you to get started, using them in a couple different applications. Those are some sweet little amps. Afterward, I purchased an EL34 amp and your Sophia Princess Model 2 speakers. Wow! Value for dollar? Forget about it. What a beautiful match. Just amazing. The sound is superb throughout the entire spectrum - powerful, big, and very articulate. The sweetness of EL34's has always been a favorite of mine in guitar amps, and that special quality comes through magnificently with your amplifier. Your Model 2 speakers are some of the best I have ever heard - detail, clarity, soundstage, with a huge bass floor underneath. I was stunned at the bass. I still cannot believe how complete the sound is, coming from relatively small enclosures.
You have been an exemplary professional to deal with, taking a lot of time to answer my questions and lend your expertise. Many thanks.
As we recently discussed, I will soon be purchasing your KT88 integrated amp to match with your Model 2's. I am going to put the other amps into my home theater system, which should be a remarkable upgrade in its own right. Again, thanks to you for everything.
Randy from Maryland
Model II: 2 Way stand mount Made in Virginia, USA
Drivers: Modified Scan-speak tweeter and mid-bass drivers.
Cabinets: Plywood construction.
Weight: 50 lb each.
Size: Height: 20 inches, Depth: 13 inches and Width: 10 inches.
Impedance: 8 ohm flat
Frequency: 38Hz – 30KHz +-3dB
Efficiency: 88 dB
Recommended power: 10 watt to 100 watts.
Great for 300B amplifier, 845 tube amp or PP KT88/El34 amplifiers.
Price: Standard version: $2950 or upgraded version: $3450 per pair.
Model I: 2 Way stand mount Made in Virginia, USA
Price: Standard version: $1795 per pair or upgraded version: $2250 per pair.
Size: Height: 16 inches, Depth: 12 inches and Width: 8 1/2 inches.
Drivers: Modified Scan-speak and Seas.
Cabinets: Plywood construction.
Weight: 30 lb net each, 65 lb shipping weight for one pair.
Impedance: 8 ohm flat (easy to drive)
Frequency: 45Hz – 30K Hz +/-3dB
Efficiency: 88 dB
Recommended power: 8 watts to 100 watts.
Easy to drive, due to the flat 8 ohm impedance. Great for single ended 300B amps. It has amazing smooth natural sounding (also perfect by engineering point of view). It is perfect for jazz, vocal and acoustic recording. It rocks too.