I did an audition of Anthony's DIY Proac Response 1 SC last Friday (June 12) afternoon, and I couldn't believe what my ears heard - an almost perfect copy! I know, because I had a pair of this Response 1 SC in Singapore before and knew very well its sonic signature, and comparing Anthony's custom made version, I could say it was a 95% approximation:
- neutral/transparent: Proac is renowned for its 'completely free from any coloration' promise, and Anthony's had this spot on: voices (Alison Krauss, Selena Jones) were very open and well delivered, even the guttural nuances and breathing very manifest; instruments on large orchestral works (Tsaikovsky's Swan Lake) were cleanly separated!
- expansive midrange: very broad range band
- tight bass: not as loud as others like 1 famous brand (and presently the award winning favorite) that I have but you hear it just right and in the right timing, tight, not wooly and does not linger more than necessary (fast, accurate timing); after listening to Anthony's Proac version, this is the other major reason why I am letting go of my famous brand (besides the midrange), which I now find "fatiguing" and switching to Anthony's.
Overall, very realistic and transparent that one expects from high end speakers, the comment of "high end at low price" is truly apt and well deserved! Another shining example of Filipino ingenuity!