Opinions on Pelonis PSS110P monitors?

Magickman · 7th July 2009

Anyone tried these?

I am currently in negotiations with Chris Pelonis to do some acoustical design/consulting for an existing studio. If I use his speakers, then he throws in some work for free. I'm having trouble finding many reviews, although what I have seen are glowing.

DavidChampoux · 2nd February 2012

Old thread, but I'm wondering how these PSS110P stand with other well know reference speakers?

Magickman · 3rd February 2012

I went and listened to a demo at a nearby mastering studio, and I was pretty impressed.

We ultimately ended up purchasing a Focal 2.2 system comprised of two Twin6BE and two Sub6 speakers. I'm very happy with the Focals, but the Pelonis speakers were pretty eye opening. And Chris is a great guy to boot!

FWIW.

DavidChampoux · 3rd February 2012

Thanks for your opinion!! I'll try to find a demo pair in my area...

kellyd · 3rd February 2012

I've been using them for a couple of months. Great system. Very natural sounding with excellent detail. If you are used to something like Focals or Adam (had used S3As for 6 yrs) it may take a bit getting used to. In comparison they have a softer top though they are not dull. They are natural not hyped. I hear things on these that I didn't on the Adams and I thought the Adams had detail. The single point source is a huge advantage. Don't think you will be disappointed with them.

DavidChampoux · 3rd February 2012

Hmmm seems like what I'm looking for!

Do they come with an amplifier, or is it possible to buy the speakers only?

One more thing, I think the crossovers are outside the speakers?

Thanks!

kellyd · 3rd February 2012

They come with the amp which is a custom Pelonis. The new speakers have the passive crossovers in the speaker cabs. They are bi-wired. Don't believe you can just buy the speakers.

DavidChampoux · 3rd February 2012

If the crossovers are built-in the speakers, how come they are bi-wired?!?

If they are biwired, then the crossover would be inside the amp...

kellyd · 3rd February 2012

Have never looked inside the cabs but that's what I was told. The demo pair I used had the external crossover. My pair don't. The crossover isn't in the amp since there are only 1 set of terminals for left and right.

Magickman · 4th February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidChampoux

If the crossovers are built-in the speakers, how come they are bi-wired?!?

If they are biwired, then the crossover would be inside the amp...

If the crossover is NOT in the speakers, then they are bi-amped. Bi-wire is another thing entirely; more of a Hi-Fi thang. Look it up.

Magickman · 4th February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellyd

I've been using them for a couple of months. Great system. Very natural sounding with excellent detail. If you are used to something like Focals or Adam (had used S3As for 6 yrs) it may take a bit getting used to. In comparison they have a softer top though they are not dull. They are natural not hyped. I hear things on these that I didn't on the Adams and I thought the Adams had detail. The single point source is a huge advantage. Don't think you will be disappointed with them.

Yes, the top is very relaxed but still extremely detailed. Focals definitely sound bright by comparison. But the mid-range detail is what really sets these speakers apart. Pretty amazing mid-range on these things.

DavidChampoux · 4th February 2012

Oh, yeah you 're right about bi-wiring... Sorry, I was confused. I remember seeing that in some Hi-Fi store overhere... What's the real benefit?

So the PSS110P now have their crossover built in, but still require 2 outputs from the amp for tweeter and woofer, right? Or is it only 2 parallel cables?

The more you describe them, the more I want to try them! That's the sound I'm looking for!

kellyd · 4th February 2012

2 sets of speaker cables off of each of the terminals.

DavidChampoux · 10th February 2012

Email'ed Pelonis regarding the PSS110P 3 days ago. No reply yet...

My local dealer told me that they are not available anymore .... Is it possible ?!?

kellyd · 10th February 2012

I find it hard to believe that the system isn't available anymore. Maybe your dealer is just carry the newer less expensive system. Chris may be out of the country. When I bougth mine he was in China working on a new studio.

DavidChampoux · 10th February 2012

That's what I thought... I'll wait for his reply a few more days! Thanks.

DavidChampoux · 13th February 2012

Just an update to tell you that Chris replied yesterday (thanks to this forum). He gave me a lot of answers and he seems like a very cool guy! I'll audition the serie 42 (no PSS110P available near me) and possibily order a pair of 110!

Thanks for all your opinions.

DavidChampoux · 25th April 2012

I finally have my PSS110P!

First impression : unbelievable!!! I can't wait to work more with them... Will report back!

Chris has been super cool providing great informations, and very good communication!

I feel pround of own a pair of these...

PS. Thanks to the few people who helped me with their opinions!

kellyd · 25th April 2012

Congrats!!

mmorcos · 25th April 2012

how much do you pay for these?

DavidChampoux · 26th April 2012

Kellyd : thanks man!

mmorcos : ask Chris... He sells the 110 directly...

Trying to get used to them... Did acoustic guitar tracking all day long... The result was nice when listening in my car. They're very soft, but you definitely can hear any detail, eq correction all over the spectrum. I like them so far!

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2nd February 2012	#2
DavidChampoux Gear maniac Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Quebec City, Canada Posts: 193	Old thread, but I'm wondering how these PSS110P stand with other well know reference speakers?

3rd February 2012	#3
Magickman Gear addict Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 387 Thread Starter	I went and listened to a demo at a nearby mastering studio, and I was pretty impressed. We ultimately ended up purchasing a Focal 2.2 system comprised of two Twin6BE and two Sub6 speakers. I'm very happy with the Focals, but the Pelonis speakers were pretty eye opening. And Chris is a great guy to boot! FWIW.

3rd February 2012	#5
kellyd Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Austin Posts: 1,243	I've been using them for a couple of months. Great system. Very natural sounding with excellent detail. If you are used to something like Focals or Adam (had used S3As for 6 yrs) it may take a bit getting used to. In comparison they have a softer top though they are not dull. They are natural not hyped. I hear things on these that I didn't on the Adams and I thought the Adams had detail. The single point source is a huge advantage. Don't think you will be disappointed with them.

4th February 2012	#12
DavidChampoux Gear maniac Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Quebec City, Canada Posts: 193	Oh, yeah you 're right about bi-wiring... Sorry, I was confused. I remember seeing that in some Hi-Fi store overhere... What's the real benefit? So the PSS110P now have their crossover built in, but still require 2 outputs from the amp for tweeter and woofer, right? Or is it only 2 parallel cables? The more you describe them, the more I want to try them! That's the sound I'm looking for!

10th February 2012	#14
DavidChampoux Gear maniac Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Quebec City, Canada Posts: 193	Email'ed Pelonis regarding the PSS110P 3 days ago. No reply yet... My local dealer told me that they are not available anymore .... Is it possible ?!?

13th February 2012	#17
DavidChampoux Gear maniac Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Quebec City, Canada Posts: 193	Just an update to tell you that Chris replied yesterday (thanks to this forum). He gave me a lot of answers and he seems like a very cool guy! I'll audition the serie 42 (no PSS110P available near me) and possibily order a pair of 110! Thanks for all your opinions.

25th April 2012	#18
DavidChampoux Gear maniac Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Quebec City, Canada Posts: 193	I finally have my PSS110P! First impression : unbelievable!!! I can't wait to work more with them... Will report back! Chris has been super cool providing great informations, and very good communication! I feel pround of own a pair of these... PS. Thanks to the few people who helped me with their opinions!

25th April 2012	#20
mmorcos Gear nut Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Argentina Posts: 87	how much do you pay for these?

26th April 2012	#21
DavidChampoux Gear maniac Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Quebec City, Canada Posts: 193	Kellyd : thanks man! mmorcos : ask Chris... He sells the 110 directly... Trying to get used to them... Did acoustic guitar tracking all day long... The result was nice when listening in my car. They're very soft, but you definitely can hear any detail, eq correction all over the spectrum. I like them so far!