The Songer S1-X Redefines the Category

If you’ve never heard a pair of single-driver speakers, the Songer S1-X might be too much for you to take in. They might freak you out. They are that good. And like a handful of speakers that are truly special, providing a sonic experience like no other, the S1-X is destined to join that rare category.

Our full review is in process, but these speakers deliver an experience that I’ve never heard in over 50 years, and I love, love, love single driver speakers and ESLs. With a pair of the legendary Quad 63s and a pair of 57s here on hand, I still consider the S1-X magic. Even more so with Songer’s $30k A3 integrated amp, a 300B SET design.

The difference here is that the S1-X is a field coil driver, which is much more complex than a standard full-range driver, such as a Lowther. (which we are still huge fans of as well – but this is next level) The driver is handmade by Ken Songer in a lengthy process.

We’ll have all the details in the upcoming full review, but suffice to say that even if this setup is not your cup of (or you think it isn’t), you should experience it at a show, Songer’s place, or our place. It’s a data point that will stick with you forever, even if your bag is something more like a gigantic pair of cone speakers. There’s so much more to tell you, but these are one of my top ten favorite audio experiences. Of all time. In over 50 years of listening. That good.

There is an intimacy to the reproduced notes via the complete Songer system that is, at the same time, wonderful, inviting, and unique. Forget everything you think you know about single drivers. These do more everywhere. And they rock. Don’t be surprised if you see these on the cover of February’s issue as our Product of the Year. They are that good. I’m scheming on how to finance a pair as we speak. That good.

-Jeff Dorgay

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