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Originally Posted by GYang After testing Soundelux ELUX 251 (really excellent mic), parallel to Lawson 251 and Telefunken USA ELAM 251, I found it is almost impossible to distinguish them sonically.
Well, I know that after intense use with time some subtle nuances and differences might be more apparent, but for time being I see 3 virtually same mics, although the prices are quite different. It is likely that Telefunken is just slightly closer to original in sound.
Any opinion on reasons which one to choose finally (not related to costs).
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If you can't hear it ... buy the cheap one! Seriously. Save your money for other things you really need and can hear for sure.
I have the Korby set and love the way this 251 is tweaked, it's warm and has less top than some yet is more detailed than any SD Elux I've ever heard and runs circles around the Lawson in every category. It was tuned after Bono's Joshua Tree mic, whatever that means to you. Tracy tunes real 251s all day long and while there's more than one sound of a 251, the Korby can hit them all.
all the best
