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    gap

    The only reasoning I can think of is that both the E145 and 2215 share the same VERY deep magnetic gap depth with short voice coil - maximum linearity but at additional cost of the oversized magnetic structure.

    ALL the earlier versions did not share this design due to multiple brands / model changes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by louped garouv View Post
    ive not heard the larger incarnations, but i am also impressed with the smaller 809A units, given thier size, performance is great

    my understanding is that they were basically made to compete with the Altec monitors of the same ilk...

    Let me know if you'd like me to pick these up for you!

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    Hey Miss James. I've tried to reply to your PM, but it seems you have exceeded your storage limit ;-)

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    Anyone have thoughts or experience with the UREI 809s?
    I gather they have the 12 inch coaxial and not the 15 inch -
    so they would be a little smaller and lighter - easier to move ...

    I have seen there are both model 809, and an 809A model ...

    http://www.jblproservice.com/pdf/URE...s/809A-L,R.pdf

    Seems the 813C is listed as 101db sensitivity, the 809A is only 93db sensitivity ...
    But the frequency response is listed the same for both, surprisingly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by grumpy View Post
    a bit more info:

    http://www.jblproservice.com/pdf/Sys...I%20Series.pdf

    the bx was an odd duck, in comparison (veneer, form factor).
    813BX (floor standing model) might have different low frequency response than the other soffit 813s.

    I wonder if anyone has any information about it.

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    I always thought that the 809's unit was a 2214H modified for use with a coax comp. driver.

    My thought is that the 813's will have far superior HF with their 2425 compared to the 2416 on the 809.

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    I looked and found a pair of 809A on ebay that turned out to be local in Falls Church, VA.
    Subwoof gave me some tips on setting up a pair of 2214s as "helper woofers"

    http://www.audioheritage.org/vbullet...I-809A-Project



    Quote Originally Posted by hjames View Post
    Anyone have thoughts or experience with the UREI 809s?
    I gather they have the 12 inch coaxial and not the 15 inch -
    so they would be a little smaller and lighter - easier to move ...

    I have seen there are both model 809, and an 809A model ...

    http://www.jblproservice.com/pdf/URE...s/809A-L,R.pdf

    Seems the 813C is listed as 101db sensitivity, the 809A is only 93db sensitivity ...
    But the frequency response is listed the same for both, surprisingly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by louped garouv View Post
    I've not heard the larger incarnations,
    but I am also impressed with the smaller 809A units, given their size, performance is great

    my understanding is that they were basically made to compete with the Altec monitors of the same ilk...
    I liked Rusty's 813C so much I bought some 12 inch 809As last month, just to check them out.

    My experience is completely like Louped Garouv's - they are so nice sounding, so crisp. Awesome!
    I was so impressed I finally sold off my much-beloved L200B custom jobbies and
    just bought a pair of 15 inch (single coaxial) 811C UREIs!

    More info and pix as time allows! [JBL inside]

    http://www.jblproservice.com/pdf/URE...s/811C-L,R.pdf

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    Looks like a nice pair. So often the drivers are beat up and the foam on the horns damaged.
    I think you'll enjoy these

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    I remember hearing the 813s in many studios in the early '80s... they were quite the rage. Like most people I was definitely impressed back then and coveted them. I'd love to hear a pair with today's ears.



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    I've always been into the concept of coaxial speakers but never really has a chance to listen to a good pair....I look forward to your listening impressions. Congrats.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hjames View Post
    I liked Rusty's 813C so much I bought some 12 inch 809As last month, just to check them out.
    ......and just bought a pair of 15 inch (single coaxial) 811C UREIs!
    I like where this is going! Congratulations! Looks like a super nice pair.

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    Congratulations, those 12 inchers were pretty bad ass speakers. Can't wait to hear the 15's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hjames View Post
    I liked Rusty's 813C so much I bought some 12 inch 809As last month, just to check them out.

    My experience is completely like Louped Garouv's - they are so nice sounding, so crisp. Awesome!
    I was so impressed I finally sold off my much-beloved L200B custom jobbies and
    just bought a pair of 15 inch (single coaxial) 811C UREIs!

    More info and pix as time allows! [JBL inside]

    http://www.jblproservice.com/pdf/URE...s/811C-L,R.pdf

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    Heather, I have been following your Urei journey and am vicariously enjoying it. I was raised in broadcast and recording studios and have an appreciation for the goodies inside. My most recent pursuit has been geared toward the 4425, 30, 35 et al monitors - but truthfully, the Uries have always been favorites. You have steered me back to my personal, inner choice. The form factor and lineage is exactly what I love about them. Of course, there's the sound.

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    Quote Originally Posted by turnitdown View Post
    Heather, I have been following your Urei journey and am vicariously enjoying it. I was raised in broadcast and recording studios and have an appreciation for the goodies inside. My most recent pursuit has been geared toward the 4425, 30, 35 et al monitors - but truthfully, the Uries have always been favorites. You have steered me back to my personal, inner choice. The form factor and lineage is exactly what I love about them. Of course, there's the sound.
    Thanks very kindly - truth be told, I am in a holding pattern right now.
    I've got both pairs of Vandersteen listed in the local Craigslist,
    and I need them out of the way before I can pull down the 811Cs and rebuild the crossovers.
    My experience has been that Vandersteens can be slow to sell
    (I had some 2CIs before I got the 3As and they took a while).

    But we are enjoying the heck out of the 2 pair of 809As I put downstairs where the Vandy's used to play -
    (for front mains and side surrounds) ... We watched Looper last night and the sound was flat amazing!

    Its also spring and my spare time has been tied up with yard work - I've planted 3 Japanese Maples so far & 2 more to go!
    (Local nursery is closing and selling them off at 35% off!) The red one in our front yard was special (Emma posed for scale!)
    And there is a 7 1/2 foot one still in a pot behind the ferns at the pond!
    And tons of other outdoor work for summer -

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