We wanted to release this information at the High End Show in Munich next month, but pics have already made their way out there... so here's a sneak preview.

For some time, we have been rolling around the concept of loudspeakers... and finally we've decided to do something. I'm certain that you will be as impressed as we are... they are sensational.

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My good Belgian friend, Koen Vaessen has just gone live with his new website... I thought you might enjoy looking at some of his creations.

Visit the Vaessen AudioDesign website to see Koen's exceptional handcrafted loudspeakers.

Koen Vaessen is the visionary behind the Vaessen brand of Belgian manufactured audiophile loudspeakers.

Koen is an exceptional talent and each speaker in the range embodies his goal of form and function coming together in seamless harmony.

If you seek the exceptional – Vaessen loudspeakers will take you there.

Find Vaessen Audiodesign on Facebook or contact Koen via email.

Vaessen Audiodesign Galaxy 3-way Reference Monitor

I attended a classical concert in Dunedin's town hall last year. It was quite a revelation to hear tenor's voice filling the auditorium. Singing into a microphone, I heard the product of his voice, system amplification, speakers, room acoustics, treatments & seating position etc.

Contrast this against an outdoor Rolling Stones concert with 40,000 screaming fans. If you're within 100 meters of the stage, you're going to feel the incredible surge of energy from the speaker towers pulsing right through you.

If you want to re-create either of these scenarios to any degree of accuracy at any volume level in your home, you're going to have to give serious consideration to a number of factors.

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