YG Carmel 3 in for review…
As we’re winding up the review on the YG Descent (a three-way floorstander), that is coming in at right about $30k per pair, and is the top of their Peaks range, the two-way, all-aluminum Carmel 3 has also landed. We thank YG’s new distributor Hiram Toto of Supreme Acoustic Systems for being kind enough to leave the Descents a few more weeks so we can compare and contrast, as they are similarly priced.
While YG is well known for their aluminum-bodied speakers, it is a controversial aesthetic choice, one that usually polarizes potential customers. Because the Carmel 3 is the entry level speaker in YG’s Reference lineup, we were curious to reveal the differences, as a potential buyer might.
You’ll have to read or full review for that, as it is outside the scope of a distilled piece. Suffice to say that the Carmel 3 on it’s own is a brilliant design, one that combines the tech of the XV, Sonja, and Hailey 3 (reviewed here) in a more compact cabinet. Even in our 24 x 36 foot room, the Carmel 3 delivers impressive bass response, and creates a massive soundfield, driven by the Pass Labs X600.8 power amplifiers.
The Carmel 3 delivers incredibly high performance, in a compact enclosure, and for those not having a room big enough to house the top YG’s, leaves precious little on the table in terms of ultimate resolution. Our test pair came fresh out of the box, and Toto tells us that good as they are already, they will continue to improve over the next week or so.
More to follow, please stay tuned.
