Audio Nirvana Speakers For Sale

"A little about me; I co-founded DIGITAL DESIGNS, now DD Audio, in the early 80's. I have been designing very high quality transducers and speakers for over 30 years. My speakers have been used as near-field monitors for Universal Studios, Walt Disney Studios, GTE Imagatrack, The Record Plant, and countless TV, radio stations, and recording studios world-wide.

I am also a professional musician, playing the trumpet with two nationally distributed CD's to my credit. I know what music sounds like, and what technical expertise, as well as applied art, it takes to create a speaker that sounds like real music.

I have found a recent interest in single transducer full-range speakers, for all of the obvious technical reasons. I purchased a pair of your AUDIO NIRVANA SUPER 10's. And. . .

Damn, Damn, Damn! Truly Unbelievable! Without a doubt one of the FINEST speaker systems I have ever heard at ANY price! Truly recreating the sonic texture and time domain of a LIVE performance! Well pleased."--Dr. Paul D. Vogt

All of our Audio Nirvana speakers are designed to be perfectly balanced. Because the larger speakers make more bass on the bottom, they are also designed to have more extension on the top. Midrange is similar in all four sizes. However, the larger cones allow the midrange to be a bit more 'open'.

In the past, the main reason to use a smaller fullrange speaker was because a larger one wouldn't go high enough in the treble. However, all Audio Nirvana speakers have extension beyond the limits of human hearing. So, unless a cabinet choice requires a smaller one, we recommend purchasing the largest Audio Nirana speaker that fits your needs.

We recommend the 'Standard' models for 'live' or 'hard' rooms and the more detailed 'Super' models for 'medium' to 'soft' rooms. Or, choose the 'Standard' models if you prefer a softer, warmer presentation.

We'll be happy to discuss your particular needs. Just call or email us.

We have been designing, building, and selling speakers--using fullrange and coaxial 'pointsource' drivers--for more than 15 years now. We are one of the largest manufacturers of these types of speakers anywhere in the world. After many years of using other company's products, we decided to add our own range of fullrange speakers--Audio Nirvana. For the first time, it's possible for you to buy directly from a manufacturer. In this way, you get the most value for your money.

There is no real secret to making a true 'fullrange' speaker, one that approaches 20,000 cycles in the treble. But it is expensive. It is necessary to fit huge magnets to obtain these high frequencies. Our Audio Nirvana speakers use magnets much larger than any comparably priced fullrange speaker.

Getting the midrange 'right' is another matter. It takes extensive testing to optimize the 'whizzer cone', which supplies most of the midrange information. We went through many different sizes and shapes to optimize the midrange. And we developed special copper plated, machined aluminum 'phase plugs', for our 'Super' models, for extended high frequencies and a more detailed midrange.

Getting the bass 'right' is also a difficult proposition. What should the excursion be? What type of material should be used for the cone, the surround, and the spider? What size of voicecoil should be used? We have optimized all of these variables to bring you smooth, full bass response.

The result is that our Audio Nirvana speakers are actually much better than the best sounding Fostex fullrange driver (the FE206E, which we also sell). And you can purchase them for far less money.....

You'll be surprised to discover that--despite our very low prices--our Audio Nirvana speakers are among the world's best sounding speakers--at any price. Our goal is not to sell 'affordable' speakers, but to make the world's best sounding speakers 'affordable.' We've heard most of the world's most highly regarded speakers--Wilson Grand Slamm, JM Labs Grande Utopia, Genesis 1, Dynaudio Evidence, etc. (all over $50,000/pr). None of these speakers sound as natural or musical as our Audio Nirvana designs. It sounds ridiculous, but it's true. You are welcome to bring any speaker by for a direct A-B comparison. We've made these comparisions many times and that's why we can make this statement. And it's not just our opinion. Everyone who has heard them has agreed. We encourage you to read our customers' comments at the bottom of this page.

We're not just a business. We love music as much as you do. Our goal is to make great sound affordable for everyone.

We honestly feel that the Audio Nirvana, Lowther, PAudio, and Fostex speakers we sell give the best sound possible.

Because of our experience. We have been building speakers using full-range, coaxial, and triaxial drivers for more than 15 years.

Audio Nirvana fullrange speakers with free cabinet plans, parts list, and setup tips--beginning at only $98/pr

Custom design work, so you can build cabinets to your own specifications or modify your existing cabinets--$25 (free if you purchase speakers from us)

1. Because Audio Nirvana speakers are fullrange. There is no separate woofer, no tweeter, and no crossover.

2. Frequency Response: 33 hz to 20,000 hz (varies by model).

3. Clarity, detail, accuracy, and realism are unmatched because the sound comes from a single voicecoil.

4. Imaging and soundstage are incredible because the sound comes from a single point in space.

5. Audio Nirvana speakers are precision made with very light paper cones and incredibly strong magnets for precise control.

6. Audio Nirvana speakers are very efficient--at least 96 dB in cabinets.

The Audio Nirvana 'Super 12 Cast Frame' has a frequency response from 36 hz to almost 20,000 hz. You can expect at least 99 db efficiency in any of our cabinets. It handles 30 watts continuous RMS (normal listening level will be about 1/10 watt). Impedance is 8 ohms. Voicecoil is 1.5 inches (38mm). Magnet weight is 3.2 lbs. Total weight is 10 lbs. The cone is made of paper. The surround is accordian style and made of treated cloth. This is not just a regular 'Super 12' with a cast frame. It is a total redesign.

The Audio Nirvana 'Super 12' has a frequency response from 33 hz to almost 20,000 hz. You can expect at least 99 db efficiency in any of our cabinets. It handles 30 watts continuous RMS (normal listening level will be about 1/10 watt). Impedance is 8 ohms. Voicecoil is 1.5 inches (38mm). Magnet weight is 3.2 lbs. Total weight is 10 lbs. The cone is made of paper. The surround is accordian style and made of treated cloth.

The Audio Nirvana 'Super 10 Cast Frame' has a frequency response from 34 hz to almost 20,000 hz. You can expect at least 99 db efficiency in any of our cabinets. It handles 30 watts continuous RMS (normal listening level will be about 1/10 watt). Impedance is 8 ohms. Voicecoil is 1.4 inches (35.5mm). Magnet weight is 3.2 lbs. Total weight is 8.5 lbs. The cone is made of paper. The surround is accordian style and made of treated cloth. This is not just a regular 'Super 10' with a cast frame. It is a total redesign.

The Audio Nirvana 'Super 10' has a frequency response from 36 hz to almost 20,000 hz. You can expect at least 99 db efficiency in any of our cabinets. It handles 30 watts continuous RMS (normal listening level will be about 1/10 watt). Impedance is 8 ohms. Voicecoil is 1.4 inches (35.5mm). Magnet weight is 3.2 lbs. Total weight is 8.5 lbs. The cone is made of paper. The surround is accordian style and made of treated cloth.

The Audio Nirvana 'Super 8 Cast Frame' has a frequency response from 42 hz to almost 20,000 hz. You can expect at least 98 db efficiency in any of our cabinets. It handles 30 watts continuous RMS (normal listening level will be about 1/10 watt). Impedance is 8 ohms. Voicecoil is 1.4 inches (35.5mm). Magnet weight is 3.2 lbs. Total weight is 8.2 lbs. The cone is made of paper. The surround is accordian style and made of treated cloth. This is not just a regular 'Super 8' with a cast frame. It is a total redesign.

The Audio Nirvana 'Super 8' has a frequency response from 37 hz to almost 20,000 hz. You can expect at least 98 db efficiency in any of our cabinets. It handles 30 watts continuous RMS (normal listening level will be about 1/10 watt). Impedance is 8 ohms. Voicecoil is 1.4 inches (35.5mm). Magnet weight is 3.2 lbs. Total weight is 7.8 lbs. The cone is made of paper. The surround is accordian style and made of treated cloth.

The Audio Nirvana 'Standard 8' has a frequency response from 40 hz to almost 20,000 hz. You can expect at least 98 db efficiency in any of our cabinets. It handles 30 watts continuous RMS (normal listening level will be about 1/10 watt). Impedance is 8 ohms. Voicecoil is 1.4 inches (35.5mm). Magnet weight is 3.2 lbs. Total weight is 7.8 lbs. The cone is made of paper. The surround is accordian style and made of treated cloth.

The Audio Nirvana ' Super 6.5' has a frequency response from 46 hz to 20,000 hz. You can expect at least 96 db efficiency in any of our cabinets. It handles 30 watts continuous RMS (normal listening level will be about 1/10 watt). Impedance is 8 ohms. Voicecoil is 1.2 inches (30.5mm). Magnet weight is 3.2 lbs. Total weight is 7.5 lbs. The cone is made of paper. The surround is accordian style and made of treated cloth.

The Audio Nirvana ' Standard 6.5' has a frequency response from 51 hz to almost 20,000 hz. You can expect at least 96 db efficiency in any of our cabinets. It handles 30 watts continuous RMS (normal listening level will be about 1/10 watt). Impedance is 8 ohms. Voicecoil is 1.2 inches (30.5mm). Magnet weight is 3.2 lbs. Total weight is 7.5 lbs. The cone is made of paper. The surround is accordian style and made of treated cloth.

We offer 10 different cabinet designs for Audio Nirvana fullrange speakers. You will receive a free cabinet plan, parts list, and setup tips with any purchase.

'2.8 Mk II' (39T x 12W x 15D)

'2.8 Series I' (39T x 15W x 12D)

'1.3' (32T x 10W x 11D)

'Minimonitor' (19T x 11W x 12D)

'Micromonitor' (16T x 10W x 8D)

'2.8 Mk II Ambience' (40T x 12W x 15D)

'2.8 Series I Dynamic' (39T x 15W x 12D)

--Also Available in 'slimline' MkII style cabinet

'Open Baffle' (30T x 24W x 15D)

A well designed larger cabinet will always sound better than a well designed smaller one. So, if you have the space, we recommend going with a larger design.

Please note that the 10 and 12 inch speakers will only fit in our 2.8 Series I cabinet, if you want to use a grill. The 12 inch models won't fit in the 'MkII' version at all, while you can fit the 10 inch models without grills. All other cabinets will accept any of the 8 or 6.5 inch models.

The 2.8 enclosures are our largest and best sounding single driver designs to date. We have two versions. The original Series I has a wide front baffle but is not as deep. The MkII has a thin front baffle and is deeper. The difference is mainly in the styling. We also offer a Big Port version of the 2.8. This offers more mid bass at the expense of some low bass output. We generally recommend the Big Port version for 8 and 6.5 inch speakers and the Twin Port for the 10 and 12 inch speakers.

If you do have size limitations, but still want a floorstanding system, we would recommend the 1.3. It has maybe 10% less bass and dynamics than the 2.8 or models but--for most people--this is more than enough.

The Minimonitor is really our smallest standalone system. It has full bass and dynamics and a satisfying overall balance. It has about 10% less bass and dynamics than our 1.3. It also makes a wonderful center channel or surround speaker.

The Micromonitor was designed primarily as a surround speaker for home theater. It still makes a nice 'extension' speaker for small rooms. And it is the best computer speaker you ever heard! It can be supplemented with a subwoofer for more bass output. Many people choose it as a center channel as well.

We also offer two different dual driver designs, the 2.8 Dynamic and the 2.8 Ambience. The Dynamic gives a big, powerful sound while maintaining the same overall tonal balance as the normal 2.8. The Ambience puts a lot more weight on the bottom end and adds a sense of 'air' to the music. It's our favorite speaker.

Audio Nirvana speakers are very heavy, because of the large magnets. Shipping prices are usually between $25 and $30 (depending on model), here in the US. Insurance is included. Overseas customers should email us for shipping prices at speakers@charter.net

All speakers are covered by a one year warranty against original manufacturing defects.

We're happy to share our 40 years of audio experience with other enthusiasts. Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have on any audio subject.

You can purchase any of our cabinet construction plans for only $25. We will also include a parts list and setup tips. If you later purchase speakers from us, we will refund this $25.

We guarantee your satisfaction. If you are unhappy with your speakers--for any reason--you can return them (in new condition) for a full refund.

You can purchase speakers, with a free cabinet plan, parts list, and setup tips, for as little as $98. We can also help you adapt existing speaker enclosures for Audio Nirvana speakers. Let us know how we can help you reach your goal of obtaining the best sound possible at an affordable price.

"A little about me; I co-founded DIGITAL DESIGNS, now DD Audio, in the early 80's. I have been designing very high quality transducers and speakers for over 30 years. My speakers have been used as near-field monitors for Universal Studios, Walt Disney Studios, GTE Imagatrack, The Record Plant, and countless TV, radio stations, and recording studios world-wide.

I am also a professional musician, playing the trumpet with two nationally distributed CD's to my credit. I know what music sounds like, and what technical expertise, as well as applied art, it takes to create a speaker that sounds like real music.

I have found a recent interest in single transducer full-range speakers, for all of the obvious technical reasons. I purchased a pair of your AUDIO NIRVANA SUPER 10's and put them in an anechoic open baffle configuration with a -3dB down point of approx 150 Hz, and utilized a 12" powered subwoofer for the last 2 octaves. And. . .

Damn, Damn, Damn! Truly Unbelievable! Without a doubt one of the FINEST speaker systems I have ever heard at ANY price! Truly recreating the sonic texture and time domain of a LIVE performance! Cudos to you David, you ARE the man! Well pleased."--Dr. Paul D. Vogt

"I LOVE YOUR SPEAKERS!! I LOVE THESE THINGS! After an hour and a half of listening, right out of the crate, no break-in whatsoever. The mids and the highs are wonderful and, best of all, they are so coherent - how could they not be, being single-driver? The 3W 2A3 does drive them just fine. Most of all, though, it's the Audio Nirvana's purity and coherence that have me. Vocals, bass, percussion, and horns are all spot-on. Beautiful job. I will never sell these speakers, as to me--right now--they are a testament to what $650 in speakers ought to be able to buy. They are a testament to audio sanity, as it were. Paired with a cheap, fast sub - like an ACI Force for $700 - this would be a killer speaker system that would not be embarrassed by anything, not anything, and I'm talking up to $40K. I've heard just about everything. The build quality is fantastic, too - they are beautiful. Cabinets are nicer, frankly, then I was expecting."--Paul Folbrecht

"To say I was absolutely AMAZED, is an understatement. Since I have never listened to a single point source driver, I had no idea what to expect. What I heard was crystal clear music. The midrange is better than I have ever heard before and the highs are precise. I still find it hard to believe that ALL that sound is coming from a single driver. Needless to say, the plans are already on the board for the next set of speakers I'm going to build. I will never have any speaker other than a single point source driver for my critical listening. Thanks for offering such a great product."--Richard Chase

"Wow, wow, and WOW! I'm currently listening to "Kitchen Sink" from Amon Tobin's disc Foley Room. I am completely blown away by your Audio Nirvanas paired with the Creek amplifier. Thank you!"--Stephen Aichele

"I just wanted to say thank you for the best speaker I have ever heard. I did the 2.5 Big Port enclosures and all I can say is 'WOW'! I will be buying some more speakers from you soon. Again thank you for making such a great speaker."-- Dallas Richardson

"Full , rich, natural sound. After this I will never buy manufactured speakers again. Fullrange speakers........are the only way to go. They sound better than anything out there. The sound out of this system is the best, bar none "--Kevin James

"After two days, I just keep putting on records and saying, 'Damn! Damn! Damn!' I've never owned speakers with such beautiful high end and rich textures. It's truly psychedelic sound. I'm running a pair of my own single 45 tube amps, with my own preamp, and there is no problem with the low 2 watt power driving these."--Jeff Brown

"I don't remember a time, even when I was in the stereo business, that I have enjoyed my speakers so much. These Nirvanas rival anything I have ever heard--electrostatics, ribbons, horns, even Tannoys. Our PBS station, WUSF (University of South Florida) made the switch to all digital sometime last year and there are times I would swear the sound was live, right here in the room! Now don't let this praise cause you to raise the price of the Nirvanas, but they are great! Thank you!"-- Al Cook

"Speakers complete. WOW!!!!! They sound incredible. I was worried about the bass response but these are beyond what I expected. I'm finally hearing things in the recordings I haven't heard before. The imaging is awesome and I still haven't played with positioning to get the best image. Thank You!"-- Paul Blais

"Congratulations on your extraordinary design. I am just overwhelmed by the sound these babies produce. For me, it was by far the best buy I have made since I am in this hobby. Regards from Austria."--Bernhard Kaiser

"The 6 1/2's are up and running, and are certainly everything you claim, and then some. Absolutely superb. Fast, detailed, razor-sharp/pinpoint imaging, very natural sounding vocals, stunning dynamics without a trace of overhang, broad, deep stage with a black velvet backdrop. I'm looking forward to the post break-in sound very much if it's better than this. These really are extremely good loudspeakers. Thanks!"--Mark Franklin

" I have had the speakers for approximately a month now and all I can say is 'WOW'! The more you listen, the more you love these wonderful speakers. I have the Super 6.5's mounted in the 3.0 cubic foot "Tall John" enclosures and they have become my reference speaker. Give them a clear signal and just sit back and enjoy. The Super 6.5's are easily the most musical speakers I have ever heard, they bring Jazz alive. I know many have stated that full range speakers need super tweeters and sub's to round out the sound, well that is certainly not true with these. The highs would put many high end tweeters to shame and the low's will bring a string bass right into your listening area. The musical delivery of these speakers are so far above their cost it's ridiculous. Just to think of the times that I have built crossovers, that cost more than these drivers, just makes me shake my head, because now I have finally found the sound that I have been trying to reach. They are rich, open, and very detailed. Thanks for bringing me into the light of full range speaker design. I could not be happier with the Audio Nirvana line of speakers, they have it all. The Audio Nirvana's make all your old music new again."--John Parker

" The Audio Nirvanas, in 0.9 cu..ft. cabinets, carefully damped, sound better than any speaker system I have built to date. Everyone who has heard them agrees. My speaker-building friend in town, who has excellent ears, heard them and was totally impressed. I believe his final comment was, "I have never heard any speakers sound like that!" Having been a professional musician for many years, my ears are well-educated. I have listened extensively to the Audio Nirvana 8" drivers and the 8" Fostex FE206E. The Audio Nirvanas are FAR SUPERIOR to the Fostex FE206E, having more solid bass, as well as much smoother, more natural sounding midrange and highs. If you are purchasing the Fostex FE206E drivers instead of the Audio Nirvanas, you are wasting your money."--Beckon Duel

"I am very impressed with the Audio Nirvana speakers! I am so impressed that they are replacing my Bruce Edgar/ Altec Lansing horn system. It is now for sale on Audiogon! Let me say that this is quite a feat to top. I am hearing much more than I ever have. So, I am inspired with the "no crossover, single driver sound. I (also) built a speaker system using 2 of the 10" and 2 of the 8" Nirvana drivers per side. I am now running them on a 40 WPC OTL amplifier with $10,000 Theta CD front end. The sound of your drivers, no crossovers, no output transformers in the amplifiers and the Theta CD system is the best sound I have ever heard! I am VERY pleased....."--Mike Morrow (Morrow Audio)

"I loaded every driver that I have in a Tractrix front horn. This horn exposes every detail the driver has. The best driver was the Lowther DX3 ($1095/pr) but the Nirvana was a close second . They blew away the Fostex , having much better highs and detail. And your 6.5" Audio Nirvanas will belt out some sound...they rock! I'm convinced , after lots of research , that the Audio Nirvana's can't be beat for the price....."--Les Hudson (speaker designer and manufacturer)

"My dad was a hard bit audiophile for many years. He claims he is getting sound now, with the Super Nirvanas in the 2.8 cabinet, that is as good as anything he's ever owned. I have to agree. My friend Mike was using Von Schweikert VR3s, a speaker that I liked and was hoping to compare with the 2.8s. We were both quite shocked to hear that the 2.8s not only were more open, unveiled, and detailed on the top, but were pretty close in bass extension as well. The Von Schweikert VR3s were an expensive speaker. The Nirvanas, in the 2.8 cabinet I built out of $60 worth of MDF and materials, had no right to sound as good as they did. Needless to say, I am very happy with the results and I am confident that I finally have a speaker I can trust to tell me how good/bad the other components are sounding."--Tom Rogers

"The 1.3s sound simply gorgeous with all program material; no shrillness, ample bass. Detail is amazing. Bell tones are startling in clarity, strings are very rich, full and present, the sound stage is only limited by the sound source. Thanks for a truly great product."--Brian Jarvi

"The mids and top end are open and detailed. Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane solos sound amazing. The overall sound is well balanced, detailed, and instruments have good weight on the low end. These are the best full range drivers I have ever heard."-- David Wilkerson

"I am an audio technician and have been building the "perfect system" since I was a teenager, amps as well as speakers. I am enjoying your speakers on a daily basis and everyone who has heard them agrees that they sound incredibly live. Coupled with a tube amp (Dynaco ST70) this is the best system I have ever put together. Thanx again."--Jon Marek

"The 'Super 8's' just blew me away! They put my Reference 3A's to shame (no easy feat). I threw them in a crappy old pair of boxes left over from a pair of Klipsch KG2's (10 passive radiator in rear) and still can't get over the sound in a crummy box!"--Dave Hutchings

"I received the speakers today and they sound excellent. They have much better detail, pace, and tonality than the Mirage OM-9. The Audio Nirvanas sound great."--Stacy Bragg

"I just completed a pair of Minimonitors with the Audio Nirvana 8" speakers and am delighted with them. When I compare them to my Paradigm Titans, it is like comparing a high resolution image to low res, if I can use a photo metaphor."--Scott Cullen

"Initial impressions are: Very sensitive, great imaging, stage and presence. Smooth and detailed, plenty of bass (these are horn loaded into floor-coupled labyrinth). Surprisingly good on complex orchestral passages (tried some Mahler, Wagner, Dvorak), and just magic on chamber, piano and acoustic. Rounded off the evening with the Janet Monheit DVD, wasn't aware of the speakers at all, they just disappeared. I expect them to be even smoother when they bed in. Excellent units, very pleased. My Tannoy Broadcast Monitors are destined for the bedroom"--Ken Thornton-Smith

"They sound absolutely amazing! The highs are nice and detailed and the bass is just right! Thank you very much!"--Doug Woodliffe

"I have built many pairs of speakers using Corals, Jordans, Fostex, Philips. The Audio Nirvanas are my favorites, period."--Lewis Wagoner

"The Nirvanas resolution is unmached by any of my previous speakers! (too many to recall). The sound is very good indeed."--Sergio Avila

"The depth of sound is truly amazing, as is the stereo imaging. Many thanks."-- Michael Green

"I put the 6 1/2 inch speakers in and they are fabulous. The Audio Nirvana's are so much sharper with vocals and guitars.....that sound like mud in the old speakers. Thanks and I will be buying more from you in the future - I've been converted!"--Steve Rohrbacher

"I have tested your Audio Nirvana 8 inch in our "Saxophon Cabinet". For me, after 100 hours, it is my favorite, a little bit "better" than the FE206E. Both much better than a Lowther DX2."--Horst Moller (from Germany)

"Well, I am a believer. These Audio Nirvana Standard 6.5's sounded wonderful from the first note. I compared them to my NEAR 10Ms, which I have always liked. The ANs sang! They are more efficient than the NEARs so it was a bit difficult to a/b due to the volume difference. Clearly the ANs are great little speakers. I am looking forward to getting the 8's . I expect that I am not going to be a one time customer."--Len Hendrix

"I have received my speakers, thank you. They are beautiful, the photos don't give the real idea of these drivers, they impressed me."--Gianpaolo Morelli (from Italy)

"The pair of 8" drivers I bought earlier this year are well housed and performing superbly well. My son was so impressed with mine that he has asked me to build him a set for his 30th birthday."--Anthony Cross

"Your Minimonitor.....is being appreciated.....Nice , crisp, without shouting.....no sibilance.....great driver .....nice BOX.....heavy and well built..... Need another pair to round out the balanced sound....hard to balance with less efficient speakers.....the other speakers CAN'T compete....."--W. Gordon Ray

"I received the speakers I purchased from you last night--8" Audio Nirvanas-- and put them in some appropriately sized folded horn enclosures I made some time back. Directly wired to a T class mini amp, these things are as good as I have heard. Now I am truly excited about listening to cd's again. Thanks for the great bargain and good luck--these drivers are right up there with the other ultra-fi bargains."--Terry Hance

" I have been using the Audio Nirvana 1.3´s for 2 months and I can tell you that I am really enjoying them. I have a pair of Aurum Cantus V2M (US$ 2,000) and the 1.3´s are far better. It is the first time I've had a full range driver and I think it`s impossible to get back to a traditional 2 way monitor after listening the 1.3. They sound great. They disappear and there is only the music. In vocal jazz, the singer is in the room with me. Great!! 3.5 Watts are more than enough to drive the speakers with ease."--Alejandro Schweitzer (from Chile)

"I am enjoying a pair of your Super 8's in Dayton Audio .75 cu. ft. cabinets. I had owned the 8" Fostex in the Omega 8r Grande cabinet, in the past, and these are a big imporvement over them. Mids/treble are fantastic. VERY detailed in my room. Bass.....has great pitch and definition. To my ears, the Omegas were just too peaky. They were fun for some things, but ultimately not enjoyable for the long haul. Thanks for bringing some sanity to the world of audio."--Joe McMahon

"I know they are not broken in yet but so far I am very impressed. I didn't choose the Audio Nirvana drivers over the Fostex because of price, but because you guys obviously know what you wanted in a driver and probably had input. The cabinets are really nice and a nice surprise. Really done well. One thing about these drivers--if I blow them up, they won't cost a fortune to replace. Anyway, you have a really fine product here."-- Mike Duffy

"I got the Nirvana speakers mounted in my existing cabinets about a week ago. They fit fine, and the original hole was just about right. They sound great--they have a liveliness to them that none of the other speakers I have heard seem to have. I imagine they take a little time to break in fully. What's amazing to me is that 8 watts per channel (tubes) drives them fine (in a somewhat small, but not tiny, room). All the hype about high power amps and multi-speaker systems is just that as far as I can (now) see! Thanks for the fast service, and more than that, for taking the time to explain how I could use the speakers in cabinets I had."--Tom Larson

"First listening: the Fostex are still as I described them, true to the original sound. The Audio Nirvanas add to this without subtracting anything. A bit more air between the notes, an increase in timbral accuracy, better imaging that,--in the near-field listening that I do--is especially difficult. The sound seems to exit the speaker a tad more like it does from the original instrument. I am very happy with my new speakers, I feel even more involved!!"--Jan Middledorf

"I've been listening all afternoon to the sharpest transients, steepest wavefronts, and the most transparent sound I've had in a long time!"--Al Cook

"They sure can sing! I am blown away by the sound. In this day of snake oil, etc., these really do the job!"--Ben Garland

"My Super 8's are now mounted in Voight horns (a quarter wave transmission line with a linear horn taper). The drivers are in line with your ears when you are seated, the sound is beautiful, bass now sounds eerily realistic. The 2.8's are next!"--Andre Jordaan (from South Africa)

" I got my Minimonitors yesterday. They were packaged well and arrived with no damage. I have to say they look better than the pictures on your site. I'm impressed with the build quality."--Mike McCluskey

"After only a few hours, I can tell these are going to be very good indeed. Live recordings sound amazing."--David Wilkerson

"The bottom line, in my opinion, is that these drivers, in the BR enclosure, are definitely keepers. They sound good with a wide range of tube amps including low power SET's and higher power PP's."--Fred Thompson

"I have been busy listening to a number of full range eight inch drivers plaved in 150hz tractrix horns. Your Nirvana Super 8's were my favorite drivers in the front horn application. They offer a uniquely liquid yet detailed perspective that I found very enduring."--Lance Akridge