1: Yes, the offrande is better from ProAc 1SE... (12.35)
Posted by Oz K on 2003-05-20, 11:42:40 (62.219.141.119)
And your room is little small for the Offrande but maybe ok too. it's depend your acoustics room. Ideal room for the Offrande is 25 meter2 / 80 feet2 New offrande and old offtande. sorry i can't help .......

2: Re: Reynaud owners: Opinions on new Offrande review? (12.35)
Posted by jbcortes on 2002-04-03, 09:04:16 (212.198.0.93)
Hi, Though I enjoyed the philosophy of Bob's review, and the way he honestly states what he likes and doesn't like, I didn't always recognize the Offrande from his description. "Opaque"? Man, that's e .......

3: Future Offrande upgrades (10.67)
Posted by Fretless on 2002-12-01, 12:46:53 (209.179.246.205)
Hi Bob, after reading your Offrande review, I contacted JMR with my serial number to discover whether or not mine were the latest version and he replied: "We have not make any modification since the .......

4: Re: Interesting, you went from the Offrande to the Trente... (10.12)
Posted by Fretless on 2002-04-20, 16:27:10 (209.179.129.185)
Hi Darkmoebius, You may be right about a 12'x9'x8' room being on the small side for the Offrande. My 12.5'x24'x8' room is easily loaded to the gills. Then again, I first heard them in a room not much .......

5: Re: Interesting, you went from the Offrande to the Trente... (9.59)
Posted by Fretless on 2002-04-20, 16:28:38 (209.178.131.2)
Hi Darkmoebius, You may be right about a 12'x9'x8' room being on the small side for the Offrande. My 12.5'x24'x8' room is easily loaded to the gills. Then again, I first heard them in a room not much .......

6: Re: The best amplifier for JM Reynaud Offrande, (9.59)
Posted by Fretless on 2002-07-31, 15:18:14 (209.179.244.18)
I’m completely happy running an Audiomat Prelude with my Offrande. .......

7: Re: Offrandes and Spendor SP1/2 (9.42)
Posted by jbcortes on 2002-12-01, 03:37:30 (212.198.0.93)
Hi Bob, The Offrande have been updated last year, and then the entire range has been updated to benefit from the improvements and technological breakthroughs from the Offrande. Hence the Twin Mk3, the .......

8: Re: I would also urge you to audition JMR Offrande ... (9.41)
Posted by FCH on 2003-12-25, 10:15:59 (211.72.233.3)
JMR Offrande is much easier to drive than S25 and S805; I have heard a pair of well broken-in Offrande sing heavenly with very high quality 6Wpc 300B tube amp. So Offrande is definitely a good conside .......

9: Re: Nautilus 804 vs Nautilus 805 vs Nautilus 805 Sig vs JMR Offrande (9.35)
Posted by jbcortes on 2005-05-02, 01:04:56 (82.224.193.170)
I know the Nautilus range quite well and have owned the Offrande. They're like apples and oranges. I've always found the BWs to be dull and unmusical. The Offrande are extremely lively and musical, bu .......

10: Re: Where to go after JM Reynaud Twins? (9.31)
Posted by AI on 2004-09-03, 00:56:20 (210.176.65.129)
Hi Drew, In what reason you are keeping the trente instead of offrande. I own the offrande an it is ready a great speaker! Regards .......

11: Re: JMR Offrande + Unison Research Unico (9.15)
Posted by eril on 2005-08-11, 12:56:33 (210.54.64.74)
I have heard the JMR Trente with the Unico. Too warm and full for my liking. I personally believe JMR speakers are great in their price range. The Offrande is more resolving so might do better. JMR sp .......

12: see Offrande review on audioreview.com(more) (9.12)
Posted by dgs on 2001-03-28, 01:39:15 (198.81.17.34)
The reviewer is French and says hearing the Offrande made him sell the Mani-2. I own Trentes and Totem 1s. There's no comparison, the Trente is terrific. .......

13: JMR Offrande + Unison Research Unico (9.01)
Posted by KeesJ on 2005-08-10, 05:57:00 (137.224.252.10)
Has anybody heard Jean Marie Reynaud's (JMR) Offrande speakers on a Unison Research Unico? What are your impressions? I currently use Dynaudio Contour 1.3 mkII and I wonder what could happen if I conn .......

14: Interesting, you went from the Offrande to the Trente... (9.01)
Posted by darkmoebius on 2002-04-20, 08:37:55 (68.4.35.254)
As this thread stated, I was looking to get an audition of the Offrande's for a friend who is looking to upgrade. Unfortunately, there no dealers in California with a pair right now. But, that may act .......

15: Re: I am hesitant between JMR Offrande's and Amphion Xenons , Could somebody comment ? (8.95)
Posted by Oz Kol on 2002-04-26, 12:53:49 (213.8.223.91)
JMR Offrande are very very good Speakers. get it's! Please sent to me Email and i send to you something... .......

16: JM Reynaud Offrande - Amplifier reccomendations (8.94)
Posted by 1967 on 2002-05-13, 11:29:38 (66.47.130.82)
would appreciate hearing any feed back or personal experience with good amplifier for the offrande. .......

17: Re: JMR Offrande's - whom to blame or how to tame? (8.94)
Posted by TOOL on 2002-07-10, 20:25:48 (202.156.2.59)
Well, since the Offrande is only on home trial, why not consider/try a pair of Harbeth Monitor 30s and see what BN really means? There's no point telling you what I've heard - I would rather you exper .......

18: Offrande (8.87)
Posted by Oz Kol on 2002-04-23, 23:39:08 (213.8.223.127)
I think the new Offrande cabinet using the same material (As Evo3) because the small dimensions of this speaker. but you can see the 2 test in 2002 any check the the new cabinet and the sound are very .......

19: Re: Interesting, you went from the Offrande to the Trente... (8.84)
Posted by skyblue on 2002-04-20, 23:03:59 (218.102.23.25)
I must admit that sometimes live has to be adopted a bit, particularly when financial situation changes incidentally.... Now I have a much better amp than my Offrande tenure, for pleasure of music I a .......

20: Anyone have heard Jean Marie Reynaud Offrande ? (8.80)
Posted by AlexH on 2001-03-27, 18:16:05 (206.186.178.19)
I heard the Evoution 3 and I was very impressed. Apparently the Offrande is wonderful. Any feedback ? Anyone had a chance to compare it with the Totem Mani-2 ? Thanks .......

21: Re: Offrande and Micro Utopia (8.78)
Posted by Calanctus on 2002-09-03, 12:09:32 (57.69.14.65)
I own the Offrande and have heard the Micro Utopia at a dealer--not precisely what you requested but perhaps helpful. The Micro had a definite character, the 'French sound': clear, detailed, forward, .......

22: I heard the Offrande... (8.73)
Posted by Audio on 2002-11-05, 09:31:26 (213.8.223.110)
And i have the pair of Trente solid wood finish like the offrande. I don't know nothing about Osborn and i looking to upgrade my speakers. You heard Osborn loudspeakers? Thank you. .......

23: Re: JMReynaud Offrande , any one can give opinion ? (8.51)
Posted by AlexH on 2001-10-03, 05:45:59 (206.186.178.19)
Heard the Offrande at the Montreal Hi-Fi show. Very impressive. One of the most musical speaker that I heard there. Very sweet and detailed. The only thing is that the bass is not so deep. Depends of .......

24: I vote for the Offrande without hesitation... (8.50)
Posted by Aurel on 2000-11-15, 04:33:59 (134.158.69.22)
This is one of the very best speaker from JMR. Some even consider that it is better than the "Grand Opera". The very serious french magazine "Monde de la Musique" recommend the Offrande in an audio sy .......

25: Re: The best amplifier for JM Reynaud Offrande, (8.46)
Posted by Scott Oliver on 2002-07-31, 22:03:50 (209.99.42.34)
There was a thread started about a month ago by myself that had input on several succesful amp matches for the Offrande, try a search for it. My personal suggestions were the Air Tight ATM-2 and Art A .......

26: Proac Response 2s, 1sc & JM Reynaud Offrande, Trente (8.46)
Posted by bruce.warren on 2005-08-14, 07:52:04 (24.167.91.126)
I read a review in PF yesterday that briefly described the Proac Response 2s and the JM Reynaud Offrande. While both have a rather emotional presentation, the 2s was described as "focused and detailed .......

27: JMR on upgrading the previous Offrande (8.42)
Posted by Fretless on 2003-04-29, 13:02:18 (209.179.246.253)
"It's not easy to upgrade the Offrande because it's necessary to have this ones at factory... The model you have is not the last one but not so different and in my opinion it's not necessary to make .......

28: Re: Anyone have heard Jean Marie Reynaud Offrande ? (8.21)
Posted by DDC on 2001-03-28, 00:45:23 (212.138.47.11)
I did hear the Offrande in France but not the Mani 2 , well , I can say , these speakers are made for classical , they are precise to a high degree , and most of all , musical , for the first time in .......

29: RE: New JMR Line? (8.20)
Posted by jtycho on 2017-06-04, 14:29:11 (173.62.206.101)
Though I haven't heard the Jubilee, I do own Abscissa's and once owned Cantabile Supreme's. It's difficult to talk in absolutes but in this case I can say that the Cantabile's were inferior by nearly .......

30: Re: New Jean-Marie Reynaud Saturn Speakers (8.19)
Posted by eril on 2006-02-18, 21:54:13 (210.54.64.143)
Can you provide us with a mini-review of the Offrande? I have considered upgrading to the Offrande. I am also waiting to see the new Evolution Signature due this year. Or the saturn if they find a way .......

31: Re: Advice needed: comparison JMR Offrande & JMR Evolution 3 (8.19)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2005-08-04, 04:52:50 (24.60.185.222)
I'll let others tell you how these Reynauds compare with other lines, but there are differences between these two that you should also be aware of. The EV3 is a warmish, expressive speaker designed fo .......

32: You can spot the latest Offrande version by... (8.08)
Posted by Fretless on 2002-10-07, 19:45:36 (216.244.0.136)
...the dull gray woofer cone (looks like gray paper, but it’s really a carbon and Kevlar fiber composite). As Bob Neill pointed out in his Offrande review, Reynaud is no longer using the polymer gel c .......

33: Re: Bob Neill’s new JMR Offrande review at PF and a few questions. (8.00)
Posted by Fretless on 2003-04-26, 16:12:18 (209.179.245.60)
Thanks Bob, I emailed Jean Marie about a possible upgrade; I’ll report back when he replies. I have an Audiomat Prelude and it’s definitely here to stay, so if the Offrande modifications require more .......

34: Re: B&W Nautilus 803 vs JM lab 946 (7.93)
Posted by guest on 2002-03-31, 14:28:52 (213.8.222.85)
Hi, I not heard JMLAB 946 but B&W N 803 yes, i heard B&W 803 vs JMR Offrande, and JMR Offrande are better in all, very musical loundspeakers. if you lookind about stereo speakers you must try it's. :: .......

35: Re: JMR and amps with good synergy (7.86)
Posted by Fretless on 2002-07-18, 15:10:18 (209.179.128.3)
I'm running an Audiomat Prelude Ref with my Offrande and find it to be a very well-balanced match. Bass is tight, mids and highs are smooth, and the music has wonderful flow. The sonic layering is ama .......

36: Offrande (7.83)
Posted by tpcarter on 2004-07-19, 23:36:02 (66.32.176.66)
I'm a very happy owner of Spendor SP1/2e's, but I did quite a bit of research on the Reynauds (never heard them, though). The model you might consider is the Offrande. They need stands, but are tradit .......

37: Re: JM Reynaud News (7.78)
Posted by musetap on 2006-03-22, 12:24:38 (66.92.17.125)
Yikes! No more Trente! Such an exquisite monitor... Hear I am slowly working my way towards the Offrande... Yikes! No more Offrande! Orf�o? Hmmmmmmm... Seems JMR is making some very major changes this .......

38: Re: Images of new Offrande Signatures (7.76)
Posted by Robur64 on 2006-10-28, 12:46:40 (85.144.204.23)
Whooow..., besides some other visual changes the speaker units are upside down compared to the old model. Lookwise I prefer the old model ( even my girlfriends like them ) but.., who gives a damn abou .......

39: Re: JMR Evolution III against Offrande ? Could anybody give comparision . (7.73)
Posted by JDL-N on 2001-11-11, 15:03:55 (193.253.229.212)
I own a pair of Evolution III and have used them more than 800 hours. I often listened to Offrande at my JMR retailer listening room with different CD players and amplifiers. First of all, you must co .......

40: Re: monitor with fuller range sound (7.66)
Posted by Scott Oliver on 2003-08-04, 16:39:09 (209.99.97.163)
Add some JM Reynaud Offrandes to your list as well, very good bass response. Haven't heard the Special 25 but did hear the 1.3Se and much preferred the Offrande to the Dyn. Also on AudioReview.com the .......

41: Anyone in the SF bay area have Jean Marie Reynaud Offrande? (7.65)
Posted by Mr Blue Sky on 2007-04-09, 10:54:50 (69.107.68.48)
I would really love to hear the Jean Marie Reynaud Offrande(not the new signature version). Does anyone in the San Francisco bay area have a pair who would accommodate a brief listening session? ::: T .......

42: Re: B&W Nautilus 801 or 802? (7.64)
Posted by LPs on 2002-05-11, 16:15:30 (213.8.223.118)
You can get sound better in it's price (my opinion). Try Zingali loudspeakers and JM-Reynaud Grand Opera and Odyssee... I'm heard JMR Offrande near B&W 803N and Offrande play piano, violin and voice b .......

43: The best amplifier for JM Reynaud Offrande, (7.61)
Posted by Audiophile on 2002-07-31, 12:28:36 (213.8.223.118)
Hello all, I looking about good amplifier for my Jean Marie Reynaud loudspeakers model Offrande. I looking about Audio Aero Prima Mk2 (it's amplifier heard very good)or Redgum Audio RGi 120? Anybody h .......

44: RE: P.S. (7.59)
Posted by jtycho on 2018-03-22, 13:38:34 (72.78.207.183)
Each time I return to my Offrande Supreme V2's I find myself comforted by them. I've been compelled to try other speakers (Quads, Trenner and Friedl, Harbeth (twice!), Audio Note, Tocaro) which entice .......

45: A comment on the Offrande (7.24)
Posted by Fretless on 2002-04-05, 18:23:38 (209.178.130.135)
I find that the Offrande have a unique (in my experience) ability to transport the listener emotionally into the quintessence of the music. These are the most evocative, sensual speakers I’ve had the .......

46: Unless (7.19)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2010-04-16, 06:36:13 (71.233.222.39)
Unless you're speaking of Offrande Signatures, previous iteration of the current Offrande Supreme, playing in a smallish room and placed near walls. Those Offies were virtually flat through the upper .......

47: Follow-up to a maggie owner looking for a switch (7.19)
Posted by Brian_T on 2006-10-18, 00:55:28 (192.171.5.126)
I had a meeting in Brussels earlier this week, and took some time to visit 2 hi-fi shops that carried a selection of speakers I was interested in. To make a long story short, one shop had JM Reynaud O .......

48: Osborn VS Jean-Marie Reynaud (7.14)
Posted by Audio on 2002-11-04, 08:58:12 (213.8.222.165)
Dear all, Anybody heard and know any loudspeakers have better sound? Jean-Marie Reynaud OFFRANDE or Osborn INTERLUDE ? ? ? JMR: http://www.jm-reynaud.com/jmr_us/offrande.html OSBORN: http://www.osborn .......

49: Yup... (7.11)
Posted by Fretless on 2002-03-16, 19:54:00 (209.178.131.6)
I listened to the Audion Sterling with the JMR Offrande and it sounded fantastic BUT I personally thought that it tended to run out of steam when things became really dynamic. The combo sounded like i .......

50: Re: Good small subwoofer for JM Reynaud Monitors (7.04)
Posted by Fretless on 2005-05-07, 19:44:53 (209.179.141.250)
I'm using an ACI Force (around $750) with my Reynaud Offrande, and it was easy to achieve a seamless integration. This sub is quick and tuneful enough to keep up with the Offrande, while seemingly dis .......

51: Re: JMR Offrande's - whom to blame or how to tame? (7.03)
Posted by JR on 2002-07-09, 20:50:34 (202.156.2.202)
Your room dimensions are not very ideal, almost like a square ... so try to tame that with some ASCs ... it will serve you not only for the Offrande but many other speakers that have deep bass (the sp .......

52: Re: Triangle Celius vs B&W N805 (7.01)
Posted by lecartel on 2002-04-26, 07:56:07 (202.106.138.194)
On a trip to France, I recently heard the JMR offrande, and the Triangle Celius. I was not impressed with the former, but I immediatly loved the Celius (about three times cheaper than the Offrande). T .......

53: Have yet to hear screechiness on mine. (6.99)
Posted by Scott Oliver on 2002-10-17, 11:52:41 (209.99.35.176)
Mine are driven by a Art Audio Concerto MKII. These things do have great bass for any speaker; standmount, floorstanding, or otherwise. Have not had a chance to hear the Mani-2 however on AudioReview .......

54: Re: Offrandes, how to tell which are latest vintage? (6.99)
Posted by Gary on 2004-01-17, 09:20:51 (12.39.231.240)
This thread might help: .......

55: Help, Offrandes too small for my new room (6.86)
Posted by 1967 on 2003-06-03, 15:02:50 (67.92.207.162)
After in home auditioning teens of speakers( merlin, virgos, maggies,silverline,thiel, vandersteen,verity parsifal,aerial 10ts,etc.) I finally found everything I wanted in the Offrande, now after ove .......

56: Re: Reynaud speakers (6.86)
Posted by storm111 on 2001-01-22, 06:27:44 (193.253.240.237)
Hi, I saw your question about the JMR on audioasylum. Don't know if you're interested, but I have to sell my pair of Offrande, 8 months old (june 2000) because I'll move to a much bigger flat, and I w .......

57: Bob Neill’s new JMR Offrande review at PF and a few questions. (6.82)
Posted by Fretless on 2003-04-24, 21:31:03 (216.244.1.48)
I think Bob nailed the essential character of the Offrande this time around – Nice work! I didn’t really recognize them from the previous Enjoy the Music account, and I wasn’t alone judging from the r .......

58: Re: Thanks for the review, I have been waiting for a report on ... (6.80)
Posted by RandyB on 2000-11-13, 23:25:12 (209.162.49.78)
Dear BobY: "My dealer, whom I have not had an opportunity to visit yet, has had very poor things to say about the model above the Trente (and he was looking forward to carrying the line). He feels tha .......

59: Reynaud owners: Opinions on new Offrande review? (6.76)
Posted by Scott Oliver on 2002-04-03, 07:05:56 (209.99.97.8)
The review is on www.enjoythemusic.com if you have not read it yet. I thought it was very good glowing review of these great monitor speakers. It is obvious that Reynaud's style of music presentation .......

60: New JMR Offrandes (6.73)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2002-12-04, 10:58:42 (140.232.210.226)
Someone asked last week if there were to be new or upgraded Offrandes incorporating the new developments in the Twins and Trentes. I emailed the le bouche du cheval and got the following response: " .......

61: Thanks, Bob! (6.47)
Posted by darkmoebius on 2002-04-04, 11:48:58 (68.4.32.254)
I think it's great that you have stepped forward to take part in this discussion(afterall we are talking about your review). And it should be a lot easier for your to discuss the specifics of the "Rey .......

62: RE: Best Monitors Under $5k? (6.46)
Posted by Mastergill on 2008-12-13, 14:33:08 (83.204.170.103)
Hi, Last year i had to shop for small monitors, after lots of research i selected these, which i truly think represent the best you can have: - Jean Marie Reynaud "Offrande Signature" (now replaced wi .......

63: Re: JMR Offrande's - break in time (6.44)
Posted by rrsands on 2002-07-10, 05:44:30 (216.151.103.187)
olpot; Thanks for that wonderful description of the JMR 'sound'. Have read several here, and that's as good as any! Bass, well the monitors don't do it deeply, but it doesn't try to do something it ca .......

64: RE: One Other Comment...on JMR's and amps (6.41)
Posted by Fretless on 2007-12-14, 16:23:52 (66.133.224.166)
The first time I heard the Offrande they were driven by an Audion Silver Night with parallel single ended 300Bs putting out around 15 to 18 WPC and I was hooked. The amp certainly did run out of steam .......

65: Re: Has anyone listened to the new JMR Offrande SIg? (6.35)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2006-12-31, 13:35:11 (71.232.93.134)
One last thought. I am not trying to prolong a dispute here or score a point off the board. I just want to know what is permissable and what is not, especially for the future. Can a dealer (in this ca .......

66: Re: French speakers: JM Lab? JMR? (6.31)
Posted by white crow on 2002-12-29, 19:04:06 (203.45.48.226)
Trente and Micro Utopia cost the same in Asia?! I seriously envy you. Trente is not in the same league, IMO. Go for the Micro or - better - Mini Utopia for your best stereotypical Frech sound. Trente .......

67: Re: JM Reynaud Offrande - Amplifier reccomendations (6.31)
Posted by Fretless on 2002-05-13, 22:42:28 (209.178.130.242)
I’m running my Offrande with an Audiomat Prelude Ref and I think it’s a great match. The sound is powerful and romantic, with voluminous air and ambience surrounding the instruments and voices. This i .......

68: Thanks for you all JDL-N and Fretless ... (6.27)
Posted by D.D.C on 2001-11-12, 02:53:58 (212.138.47.11)
I think I would go for Offrande . .......

69: Jean-Marie Reynaud Offrande Speakers (6.25)
Posted by darkmoebius on 2001-02-06, 13:31:05 (24.11.202.27)
While I do not have the honor (or finances) of having the Offrande's, I do have a pair of Twins mkII (assuming similar breakin times)and breakin differences between 0-100 hours is big, but it is nothi .......

70: Re: JMR Offrande III+... (6.15)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2002-12-11, 06:15:03 (140.232.210.226)
"Interestingly enough, I remember reading in BN's review on Offrandes things very similar to what I just said (I should note that I've come to my observations independently as I don't normally take fo .......

71: JMR Evolution III against Offrande ? Could anybody give comparision . (6.12)
Posted by D.D.C on 2001-11-11, 00:29:56 (212.138.47.12)
. .......

72: Amphion Xenon against JMR Offrande , could anybody compare ? (6.06)
Posted by Jessica on 2002-04-17, 13:12:25 (212.138.47.13)
. .......

73: Re: JM Reynaud Offrande - Amplifier reccomendations (6.06)
Posted by 1967 on 2002-05-14, 14:00:45 (66.47.130.82)
Thanks! .......

74: RE: For JMR Speaker Experts (6.06)
Posted by Gary on 2018-03-21, 10:13:57 (96.246.147.126)
I came to Reynaud speakers first through the Twin, then the Offrande, older version. For me one of the most attractive and endearing qualities of these Jean-Marie designed speakers was their ability t .......

75: RE: JM-Reynaud news? (6.04)
Posted by eril on 2008-10-09, 15:05:51 (210.54.197.2)
Thanks Bob! I like my Evo's and often think about upgrading, but your description of the last Offrande Signatures went against my preferences, so I've been considering the Emeraudes. For god's sake ma .......

76: RE: What do the REYNAUDS say about the EMERAUDE? (5.96)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2008-02-14, 16:56:15 (71.232.93.134)
I just found this dated November 13, 2007 from JCR. I've Englished it just a bit to make it go down easier but it's very close to his Frenglish. He gets to the Emeraude at the end, but the bit about O .......

77: Re: ProAc Response 2.5 Speakers (5.95)
Posted by meni on 2001-11-14, 21:43:10 (24.185.177.7)
try the Jean Marie Reynaud " Offrande" .......

78: Re: I would also urge you to audition JMR Offrande ... (5.94)
Posted by burcesmith@hotmail.com on 2003-12-25, 03:25:39 (218.102.85.94)
Dear all, Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and thanks for yours heartful advice. I keep on noticing new adivce have come in during the past few days. A preliminary conculsion I gues .......

79: Re: Reynaud owners: Opinions on new Offrande review? (5.89)
Posted by TOOL on 2002-04-03, 17:42:43 (202.156.2.60)
Probably Bob has been 'spoiled' by his Harbeths? :) .......

80: To Olpot: (5.88)
Posted by Charles on 2002-07-10, 18:57:20 (61.9.2.121)
Have you by chance sir, compared the Offrandes with the Evolution 3 ? How are they different ? Is the offrande that much better than the Evo 3? .......

81: Regadless price , could somebody compare Merlin VMS-SE to JMR , Offrande . (5.88)
Posted by The FISH on 2002-07-27, 04:42:43 (212.138.47.11)
Thank you very much .......

82: Re: What is the best Floorstander from JMR that has ...... (5.88)
Posted by JDL-N on 2001-11-08, 09:27:03 (217.128.66.34)
I own Evolution III for 10 months and enjoy them very much. Very natural and limpid sound, amazing musicality, realistic soundstage . When breaked in (400 hours minimum), Evolution III have the partic .......

83: RE: For JMR Speaker Experts (5.86)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2018-03-20, 10:43:27 (174.63.121.156)
This is an important subject, which I need to think more about and address. Let me get back to you in a day or so. There was an evolution during Jean Marie's last couple of years when he and Jean Clau .......

84: Reynaud Offrande stands - 6mm <nt> (5.83)
Posted by Fretless on 2003-05-28, 14:58:37 (216.244.0.51)
. .......

85: Re: AP virgo vs. reynaud offrande (5.82)
Posted by hechtesq on 2001-02-28, 10:33:02 (205.188.193.39)
Are there any retailers of the P.E. Leon Speakers in the U.S.? Who and where are they? Your recommendation has peaked an interest. Thanks. .......

86: Re:Jean-Marie Reynaud Trente Speakers (5.76)
Posted by audioheaven on 2001-08-02, 07:28:22 (65.8.86.40)
By any chance have you listen to the Offrande ? Any input will be appreciated. .......

87: JMR Offrande Supreme, V2's (5.76)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2015-04-01, 15:18:48 (24.91.31.181)
$7500 including stands. .......

88: Ping! Scott Oliver Re: J M Reynaud Offrande static drain wire (5.76)
Posted by Fretless on 2004-08-12, 14:42:02 (209.179.222.108)
I've tried responding several times to your email query about the Offrande static drain feature, but the replies are always returned undelivered - something wrong with your mail server? Since the info .......

89: Which of JMR models is good ? (5.76)
Posted by DDC on 2000-11-15, 02:59:04 (212.26.19.155)
I think of the Offrande , how does it compare to BC-Acoustique Nil , the first is small, the second is big , which gives more bass ? .......

90: Re: AP virgo vs. reynaud offrande (5.71)
Posted by bob24 on 2001-02-27, 16:24:55 (207.211.63.123)
Perhaps the Audio Physic Avanti 3's might have more balls than the Virgos albiet for twice the price. .......

91: Re: The best amplifier for JM Reynaud Offrande, (5.71)
Posted by Alleria on 2002-07-31, 13:28:40 (129.170.95.47)
I don't own the Offrandes (but wish I did...) -- however, I was extremely impressed with my audition of them on the GamuT D-200. .......

92: Re: Recommend speaker to audition in the $4000 range... (5.71)
Posted by Benjamin_k on 2005-08-21, 16:54:38 (83.130.246.210)
Try JMR Evolution 3MKII or Offrande. .......

93: JMR Offrande -nt (5.71)
Posted by Scott Oliver on 2002-11-13, 16:15:47 (209.99.97.64)
nt .......

94: Re: Totem Mani-2 or Sonus Faber Guarneri ? (5.67)
Posted by DDC on 2001-03-08, 11:24:57 (212.138.47.23)
What do you think of the French JMR Offrande ? they come with their own stands , only proposing ....any how listening is the best way to decide . .......

95: Re: Anyone have heard Jean Marie Reynaud Offrande ? (5.65)
Posted by Michele on 2001-03-28, 00:50:58 (212.138.47.24)
The Offrandes are way better than the Evolution III , you are in a different world of precision , sounstage , overall performance . .......

96: JMR Offrande or ProAc 1.5 (5.65)
Posted by Tom Goldenberg on 2001-06-27, 02:15:46 (212.138.47.11)
I have tube 50 w / c amp , I listen to all music , my room is medium size . .......

97: What is the best Floorstander from JMR that has ...... (5.65)
Posted by Benner on 2001-11-07, 22:22:22 (212.138.47.8)
The qualities of the twins MK II , but with more base ? Arpeggion ? Cantabile ? , Evolution III ? OR Offrande ? .......

98: here's the Offrande review (5.65)
Posted by jjs on 2002-10-02, 09:46:06 (165.247.38.171)
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0402/reynaudoffrande.htm .......

99: Well... (5.65)
Posted by FAB on 2001-03-28, 07:42:09 (47.237.132.180)
JM Reynaud is indeed making very good speaker. But, as a french man, I am really amazed by all the posts sent lately about him and how strongly positive all these posts are... Here, in France, JMR is .......

100: Re: Hurray! (5.65)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2000-09-18, 06:52:55 (140.232.210.226)
I wouldn't worry about Reynaud's not being a "known quantity" - JM's been in business in France for 30 years+ ! But I hear you. I think where the comparisons will get interesting is farther up the li .......

101: Re: Jean Marie Reynaud Arpeggione Question (5.63)
Posted by Fretless on 2002-01-20, 21:16:09 (209.179.137.51)
I have Reynaud’s Offrande and have heard several of their lower priced models as well. They all seem to share a “family” sound. I’ve found Reynaud speakers to be on the revealing side, clearly giving .......

102: I am hesitant between JMR Offrande's and Amphion Xenons , Could somebody comment ? (5.62)
Posted by Jessica Fuentes on 2002-04-26, 02:08:08 (212.138.47.12)
I have heared the first , but no chance to hear the second , while the second have rave reviews as well , I like bass . .......

103: Re: JMR Offrande's - whom to blame or how to tame? (5.60)
Posted by olpot on 2002-07-10, 02:37:27 (202.2.56.50)
thanks layman! as wary as I am I might still give it a try:-) just need to cut out a piece out of some leftovers from my daughter's foam bed :) .......

104: Re: Jean-Marie Reynaud (5.60)
Posted by Fretless on 2006-03-20, 10:26:56 (66.133.225.240)
Agreed. I've owned the Offrande for around five years, and they're the last speakers I'll ever buy. .......

105: Re: JMR Evolution III against Offrande ? Could anybody give comparision . (5.60)
Posted by Fretless on 2001-11-11, 22:54:18 (209.179.137.61)
Good description. I’ve only heard the Evolution III briefly, but I own a pair of Offrands that are almost broken in. I agree that the Offrand drivers sound more in phase than the Evo III’s. The Offran .......

106: JMReynaud Offrande , any one can give opinion ? (5.58)
Posted by Zohrab on 2001-10-02, 23:25:55 (212.138.47.9)
I have listened to the speaker in Paris and found it very musical ,and would like others opinion . .......

107: Put a fork in your Credibility – I think it’s Done. (5.56)
Posted by Fretless on 2002-04-18, 02:41:45 (209.179.128.49)
Though Reynaud speakers have only been in the US for a few years and have recently moved to a larger US distributor, I’d hardly refer to them as a trendy “speaker of the month.” This is a very “Real” .......

108: Re: Reynaud owners: Opinions on new Offrande review? (5.56)
Posted by bernardD on 2002-04-03, 15:07:46 (195.93.48.181)
Totally agree with every word of JB. Could not match my great Offrandes with BN's description. .......

109: Chalk and cheese... (5.55)
Posted by olpot on 2002-07-27, 05:58:12 (203.45.21.113)
... read Bob Neill's review of JMR Offrande on www.enjoythemusic.com and use his beloved Harbeth as an analogy of Merlin. .......

110: Re: New Jean-Marie Reynaud Saturn Speakers (5.55)
Posted by Robur64 on 2006-02-18, 13:19:10 (85.144.204.23)
Hi Eril.., What is the original source of this article? A happy Offrande user..! .......

111: Re: Heard Harbeth and Spendor = Speaker hunt nearing an end (long) (5.55)
Posted by Brian_T on 2006-10-30, 00:47:05 (192.171.5.126)
Yes, you should try JM Reynaud Offrande's or Ofreo's. .......

112: Re: Try to listen to the Offrande (5.55)
Posted by meni on 2001-06-12, 16:14:11 (207.172.188.156)
Oops, I just found out that you live in Houston. But You are stil welcom if you visit to NJ. Meni .......

113: Has anyone listened to the new JMR Offrande SIg? (5.52)
Posted by Robur64 on 2006-12-28, 14:52:37 (85.144.204.23)
I own the "old" version - wonderfull loudspeakers - and am very curious what the Sig's sound like. Thanks.., .......

114: Re: JMR Offrande's - break in time (5.48)
Posted by rrsands on 2002-07-10, 10:27:41 (216.151.103.187)
olpot; Whew, thanks once more! Terrific of you to go into such detail. I've only been involved in this 'hobby' for a year and a half, but it seems clear that synergy and balance are incredibly import .......

115: Re: JMR Offrande III+... (5.45)
Posted by jackyo on 2002-12-10, 06:54:02 (4.21.122.92)
Do you know where I can audtion them in or around NYC? And what kind of center channel would you use with them? Finally, do they have a web/home page with their physical dimensions? Thanks ::: TOPIC:: .......

116: Look for JM-Reynaud Offrande (5.45)
Posted by Audiophile man on 2002-12-14, 03:23:38 (213.8.223.21)
It's speakers better from B&W 803 and even 802 when i listen to them in same room and systems... Try also CADENCE loudspeakers model AVITA. .......

117: Re: JMR on upgrading the previous Offrande (5.45)
Posted by Chris H on 2003-04-30, 09:19:46 (12.80.10.90)
Thanks for posting JM's response Fretless -- I was curious about the posibility of upgrading too. .......

118: Re: jm reynaud offrande (5.44)
Posted by Scott Oliver on 2002-10-30, 15:35:08 (209.99.96.93)
Briefly, My Offrandes portray voices more forward than some designs, but I have never felt that they are bright, tinny, or lean. To me these speakers provide a very intimate portrayal of music (you a .......

119: Re: Speakers for Art Audio Jota (5.44)
Posted by Charles on 2002-06-12, 03:01:01 (208.142.142.4)
I'd include the Jean Marie Reynaud Trente and the JMR Offrande, both around the $4K price range and works wonders with SET. .......

120: Reynaud availability & pricing (5.40)
Posted by RandyB on 2000-12-19, 21:58:29 (209.162.49.114)
Hi, Rick: Re availability, I just received 2 tons of Reynaud product last Friday and am shipping demo and sale stock to all dealers this week. Here's what arrived: 20 pairs of Twins 10 pairs of Euterp .......

121: RE: With the help of Jean-Marie Reynaud Offrande 5.1 Speakers... (5.38)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2008-05-05, 10:45:26 (71.232.93.134)
That recording made a lot of friends for JMR at RMAF. I agree with all you say, and I AM affiliated with the parties involved! .......

122: Re: Best floorstanding speaker < $5000/pr (newer models) (5.35)
Posted by plantsman on 2004-02-27, 07:43:24 (69.39.98.33)
I went through a similar search about a year ago and listened to virtually everything on your extended list except for the Dynaudio Contour and the Joseph Audio. I was about ready to buy the JM Reynau .......

123: Advice needed: comparison JMR Offrande & JMR Evolution 3 (5.34)
Posted by acours on 2005-08-04, 00:51:36 (83.202.167.173)
What is your opinion? Have you ever compared these speakers to others in the same price braket? and what were the results? .......

124: Of course Offrande ! (5.32)
Posted by Jean on 2003-05-20, 04:26:47 (212.179.221.36)
It's better from ProAc 1 SE in all for my ear. But: 1. you need big room and good acoustics 2. Good amplifier and source good luck .......

125: Re: P.S. (5.29)
Posted by white crow on 2002-12-12, 00:19:59 (203.45.48.137)
A cello in a church cannot "sing" as it does in a studio, but to know this you have to go into a church and listen to a cello. I have been in a church and listened to live cello, thankyou. That parti .......

126: to jonbee and tyson (5.28)
Posted by ariaslives on 2002-07-20, 22:35:30 (24.158.210.143)
Thanks for your suggestions...have either of your heard any of the other speakers that I listed? I am interested in how my Spendors will stand against the likes of Revel M20's and JMR Offrande. Do you .......

127: Re: New JMR Offrandes (5.28)
Posted by Fretless on 2002-12-04, 13:59:46 (216.244.0.89)
Well, so much for JMR's comment that the last Offrande rev was "the end of the possible evolutions of this speaker" *sigh. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the new Trentes. Have fun! ::: TO .......

128: SP1/2 vs Offrande? (5.28)
Posted by tpcarter on 2004-08-07, 10:07:30 (66.32.177.239)
Has anyone had the chance (besides Bob Neill) to do a thorough listening test of these two speakers in comparable settings and with comparable systems? Just wondering what your impressions were. Thank .......

129: Re: Has anyone listened to the new JMR Offrande SIg? (5.28)
Posted by jeffee on 2007-01-01, 21:08:43 (71.161.148.4)
I am grateful to Bob Neill for keeping the JMR line coming in to the states. I LOVE my twins. -Jeff .......

130: RE: New JM_Reynaud Orfeo and Offrande Speakers (5.28)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2010-03-05, 04:00:51 (71.233.222.39)
The Reynauds seek perfection and take us along for the ride. And at least the speakers keep getting better! Some designers make as many changes as they do and the speakers seem to get worse! ::: TOPIC .......

131: Not yet, but came close..... (5.26)
Posted by Jerry O on 2004-03-31, 12:19:29 (130.76.64.14)
Not yet. But, after listening to the JM Reynaud Offrande and matching JMR sub, I came very close!..lovely sounding combo. -Jerry O. .......

132: Re: JMR Offrande's - whom to blame or how to tame? (5.25)
Posted by layman on 2002-07-09, 22:51:14 (12.92.215.77)
Your room's the most likely culprit (resonance prone). Try plugging the ports (to reduce the amplitude of the port resonance). Don't place the speakers in corners. .......

133: Re: JMR Offrande III+... (5.24)
Posted by jbcortes on 2002-12-10, 09:26:07 (212.198.0.93)
"You can't hear emotion of interpreter" It seems we don't have the same definition for "emotion". The Trent� are the most "emotionnal" speakers I've ever owned or heard, whatever the price. Jeb ::: TO .......

134: Try to listen to the Offrande (5.20)
Posted by meni on 2001-06-12, 16:08:46 (207.172.188.156)
One of the best speakers I have ever heard. Offrand by Jean Marie Reynaud. soon i will post my review on them. If you live in my area (New Jersey), you are welcom to come and listen to them. Meni ::: .......

135: Re: JM Reynaud Offrande - Amplifier reccomendations (5.19)
Posted by MMasztal on 2002-05-13, 12:04:16 (12.30.122.10)
The Offrandes work well with tubes (including some of the more powerful SET) or solid-state. But in either case, get a very good amp as their revealing nature will let you hear all the warts of second .......

136: RE: New JM_Reynaud Orfeo and Offrande Speakers (5.16)
Posted by Gravetones on 2010-03-04, 19:19:32 (115.113.115.130)
I had the Twins III and they were fantastic speakers...but why do JMR keep changing their speakers so much these days while earlier they were much more "Stable" does it no ruin the value in the used M .......

137: Nautilus 804 vs Nautilus 805 vs Nautilus 805 Sig vs JMR Offrande (5.15)
Posted by acours on 2005-05-02, 00:48:44 (212.234.89.253)
Did you get the opportunity to compare these speakers. What is your opinion about these? .......

138: Re: AP virgo vs. reynaud offrande (5.14)
Posted by GEO on 2001-02-27, 10:44:42 (63.93.240.2)
Not heard the Reynauds, but the Virgos can be difficult to set up and they are good at the audiophile stuff (soundstaging, disappearing, etc.) I did not find them to be musically involving and the mid .......

139: RE: Had them both (5.12)
Posted by DKL on 2025-05-03, 13:31:35 (173.168.21.22)
I always wanted to try the Offrande (mainly back in the late 90's / early 2000's) - Reynaud makes nice speakers for sure. Luck would have it that Signature Sound still services Merlin speakers though, .......

140: RE: Neill's Odd Sense of Humor (5.12)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2008-02-09, 12:49:27 (71.232.93.134)
"room treatment is very important to speakers with flat amplitude and wide dispersion. as you know reflected energy will become additive in very specific parts of the bandwidth." We had the JMR Offran .......

141: Re: B&W or ProAc smallish floorstanders for smallish room? (5.11)
Posted by meni on 2001-08-08, 20:51:30 (24.188.79.233)
Hello Claud, If you have a small room, read my review on the Offrande. I think you will find it useful. Meni .......

142: Re: Something I would like to ask you, US and Canadian friends... (5.09)
Posted by RandyB on 2000-10-06, 01:57:10 (209.162.41.134)
Hi, Aurel, here are the current U.S. retail prices for Jean Marie Reynaud products, which will increase 5-10% on January 1, 2001, due to increased factory prices, caused in large part by the $4/gallon .......

143: RE: The Passing of the JMR Offrandes (5.07)
Posted by Dave_K on 2017-10-25, 07:19:08 (76.19.16.124)
The Offrande is a loudspeaker I've always been casually interested in, always wanted to hear someday, but I never had a convenient opportunity and it never got to the top of my priority queue to seek .......

144: Re: Anyone have heard Jean Marie Reynaud Offrande ? (5.07)
Posted by Tony Tardieu on 2001-03-28, 00:53:24 (212.138.47.23)
Hey by the way , the JMR are the favorite speakers for the CD PLayer manufacturer- Pierre Lurne - who does the 24/192 Maphisto CD Player . .......

145: Re: Great News for JM Reynaud Fans (5.06)
Posted by Robur64 on 2006-10-27, 10:52:37 (85.144.204.23)
Great news Bob.., As a JMR owner ( Offrande ) and fan, I'm very interrested in your finding and, as allways, well written review(s). Thanks in advance. .......

146: Stand mount are more precise than Ffloor stander ? (5.06)
Posted by Hirochima on 2001-03-25, 00:48:03 (212.138.47.22)
Would the stand mount expensive speakers ( Totem Mani 2 , JMR Offrande , SF , ETC , ) be more precise than floorstanders .......

147: Re: Best Monitor sub $3K (5.05)
Posted by tpcarter@earthlink.netq on 2002-07-19, 21:59:43 (66.32.179.54)
I own the Spendor SP1/2E's, and I love them. They can sound absolutely fantastic with the right gear up front. (They're extremely revealing of whatever gear you have...). From what I've read, you shou .......

148: Re: JMR Offrande + Unison Research Unico (5.04)
Posted by Patster on 2005-08-11, 13:54:58 (66.203.199.1)
I've had Trentes To me the best mate were the blue circle amps or the Manley gear I tend to agree with the previous post the unico would be too warm for the Trente to sound it's best .......

149: JM-Reynaud news? (5.04)
Posted by eril on 2008-10-09, 14:15:29 (210.54.197.2)
I am hearing rumors from my European friends about a new Offrande. True? Already? Didn't the Signatures just come out a couple of years ago? I thought I could trust Europeans - sure as hell don't trus .......

150: JMR Offfrande or Amphion Xenon , (5.04)
Posted by Jessica on 2002-04-22, 14:30:14 (212.138.47.12)
I have heard the JMR Offrande and liked it a lot , but Bass is yet not enough for my taste , I have read rave review about Xenon here in Audiophilia and would like to hear some opinions about it and h .......

151: RE: JM-Reynaud news? (5.04)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2008-10-09, 14:43:21 (76.24.212.220)
Hello Errol, Some Yanks are different from others, though I agree, not entirely. Yes, the rumors are true and should be news by the end of the week. I’ve had to keep my mouth shut for a month or so no .......

152: RE: With the help of Jean-Marie Reynaud Offrande 5.1 Speakers... (5.02)
Posted by chocolate_lover9999@yahoo.com on 2008-05-05, 10:19:08 (4.182.36.182)
Cookie Marenco, a multiple Grammy award winning producer and recording engineer, and Jean-Claude Reynaud recorded and mixed the Blue Coast Collections: The E.S.E. Sessions (Extended Sound Environment) .......

153: Re: A few more Trentes 'n' Evolution 3's (5.02)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2006-04-22, 05:16:35 (71.232.92.93)
Sorry, missed this one. Trente is better, which one would hope it would be at three times the cost. More open on top, deeper and clearer on the bottom. Not all that far from the Offrande, actually. Al .......

154: Some good stuff in the Asylum Trader, too... (5.00)
Posted by genungo on 2014-08-17, 06:46:47 (184.167.106.140)
I see there's at least one pair of Harbeths in there. And, a nice pair of J.M. Reynaud Offrande speakers for $1500... .......

155: I would also urge you to audition JMR Offrande ... (5.00)
Posted by FCH on 2003-12-24, 10:36:57 (211.72.233.2)
if you are looking for a pair of quality standmount speakers. Of course, I would not know how much the Offrandes cost in HK but in the US they are a few hundred buck less expensive than a pair of S25. .......

156: Images of new Offrande Signatures (4.99)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2006-10-28, 11:29:22 (71.232.93.134)
If you want to see what the new Offrandes look like, there are two images of them at http://www.amherstaudio.com/#JMReynaud. Sorry if this sounds like a sales pitch, but these are the only photos we h .......

157: Jean-Marie Reynaud (4.99)
Posted by eril on 2006-03-20, 02:53:14 (210.54.197.88)
I auditioned everything available over 2 years, looking for emotion, female vocals. Jean-Marie Reynaud were tops - regardless of price. I have the Evolution 3's. I intend upgrading to the Offrande. :: .......

158: Re: Jean-Marie Reynaud Offrande Speakers (4.98)
Posted by James@mozcom.com on 2001-02-08, 00:36:19 (208.142.142.17)
Hi Sean, nice to hear. Not exactly, if you mean that what jsm told me would mean discrediting JMR. My one and only intention is for me to know with some finality if indeed the JMR sound would suit me. .......

159: Re: Ping! Scott Oliver Re: J M Reynaud Offrande static drain wire (4.95)
Posted by Scott Oliver on 2004-08-12, 21:03:42 (24.155.108.144)
Thanks for the response, I will have to give it a try in the near future. P.S. Don't know about my email server, you are like the third person to complain about stuff being bounced, but I seem to get .......

160: Re: JMR speaker cable availability (4.95)
Posted by RandyB on 2001-03-02, 05:52:34 (209.162.41.55)
Hi, Darkmoebius: I used (and heard) the JMR speaker cables two years ago at THE Show, used with the Offrande and the Odyssee. It is a combination of copper and silver made to Mssr. Reynaud's custom sp .......

161: Re: JM Reynaud Offrande - Amplifier reccomendations (4.95)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2002-05-13, 16:32:30 (24.60.190.81)
I tried them with the Audiomat Solfege and the Blue Circle AG8000 monoblocks. They preferred the former and might prefer the Audiomat Prelude to the Solfege. They prefer to be wooed rather than crit .......

162: Re: Has anyone listened to the new JMR Offrande SIg? (4.95)
Posted by eril on 2006-12-28, 16:22:36 (210.55.80.191)
I am a fan of JMR speakers. I have the Evo 3's, which I bought almost solely on Bob Neill's recommendation. I am in New Zealand and had to import them. His description exactly matched my actual listen .......

163: Re: JMR Offrand , or Totem Mani II (4.95)
Posted by stevedon on 2001-03-02, 08:09:59 (205.188.195.21)
I have the Offrande with fabulous German Brinkmann SS amps and they present classical music beautifully, clear detail yet rich and engaging, with the instruments spaced and perfectly positioned. Have .......

164: Re: Reynaud or Reference 3A (4.95)
Posted by AdamC on 2001-08-15, 20:32:13 (204.60.40.28)
All of these are highly rated systems. I haven't listened to any of them however, no dealers in my area. At 50% off , all look very attractive. The Offrande is the one I had my eye on, and at $2k, wou .......

165: Could any body copare JMR Offrande with JMlab Mini Utopia ? (4.95)
Posted by Scorpio on 2002-08-30, 15:15:59 (212.138.47.27)
I have heard the Offrandes and Mezzo Utopia in diffrent occasions and curious to know if somebody had the chance to AB test the Offrands with Mini Utopia . .......

166: Re: Cantabiles (4.95)
Posted by eril on 2006-07-19, 19:35:37 (210.54.64.139)
Thanks Bob. That does sound like the Orfeos with their Ribbon Tweeter - the new review on the Reynaud web-site is extremely positive. http://www.jm-reynaud.com/artus/ORFE001.pdf Maybe that or the new .......

167: Re: AP virgo vs. reynaud offrande (4.92)
Posted by GEO on 2001-02-28, 10:51:06 (63.93.240.2)
I tried my best to buy the Virgos and I had my heart set on them for over a year, but at the end of the day I could not convince myself to like them. I ended up buy Spendors (on reputation alone) and .......

168: Re: JM Reynaud service (4.92)
Posted by Fretless on 2002-02-25, 16:50:26 (209.179.134.204)
As a fellow Offrande owner, that’s good to know. That the damn tweeter went dead in the first place is most decidedly Not good news. Where you blasting the poor things, or was it defective in the firs .......

169: Is there anyone in Northern California using Jean Marie Reynaud speakers? Offrande? Concorde? (4.92)
Posted by Mr Blue Sky on 2005-05-26, 04:08:50 (69.107.78.167)
I have a pair of JMR Arpeggione and I'm very interested in hearing some of the more expensive models. Is there anyone in the Northern California area using any of these who would allow me to arrange f .......

170: Re: AP virgo vs. reynaud offrande (4.92)
Posted by ajk3d on 2001-02-27, 17:57:19 (24.164.149.93)
Good point. Perhaps I am trying too hard to like the virgos. Unfortunately, I have heard dozens of speakers and not one has singled itself out as "the one". Silverline, merlin, maggies, ML, JM Labs, S .......

171: Re: JMR Trentes and Home Theater (4.91)
Posted by Oz K on 2003-02-18, 07:50:33 (213.8.223.13)
buy the Grand Ecran center speakers, It's model design to work with Trente/Evo3/Offrande models. It's very good center speakers for movie's and multi-channel music. .......

172: Re: Is there anyone in Northern California using Jean Marie Reynaud speakers? Offrande? Concorde? (4.88)
Posted by Mr Blue Sky on 2005-05-30, 16:27:04 (69.107.65.222)
I don't think Audiovision has JMRs anymore. Furthermore...I've been in the store and I wasn't impressed. They've also been extremely rude to good friends of mine in the past. .......

173: Re: Images of new Offrande Signatures (4.88)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2006-10-28, 13:32:56 (71.232.93.134)
Those photos were shot by Jean Claude Reynaud at the Paris show where they debuted. I expect they'll be others on their website soon. I'll also have a pair here soon, as I said, which I can shoot. I a .......

174: Re: Something I would like to ask you, US and Canadian friends... (4.86)
Posted by tonygeno on 2000-10-06, 04:50:59 (24.128.134.129)
Interesting comparison. However, since the French prices include VAT which runs at 20 percent, I think, your analysis re the cost of the speakers in the US vs France is somewhat flawed. Take out the V .......

175: thanks for the info Bob (4.85)
Posted by 1967 on 2004-03-25, 15:27:34 (66.121.46.78)
Other than you and AA there is little info available on this line of speakers. As pure dumb luck I was offered a trade of the Offrande + cash for my merlins a while back, otherwise I would probably st .......

176: Re: JM Reynaud Offrande - Amplifier reccomendations (4.83)
Posted by Alleria on 2002-05-13, 12:25:34 (63.166.226.90)
Heard the GamuT D-200 with it. Amazing amp, amazing speakers. With it, the Offrandes output some truly textured bass. Was also very impressed as while the combo could get very intimate, when called up .......

177: Re: POLL: What is your favorite monitor under $6000? (4.81)
Posted by Jerry O on 2004-01-23, 13:57:55 (130.76.64.14)
Satellites: Harbeth Monitor 40, JM Reynaud Offrande, or Legend Audio. Floorstanding: Martin Logan Odessey/Ascent or JM Labs Electra 936. Regards, Jerry O. .......

178: Re: POLL: What is your favorite monitor under $6000? (4.81)
Posted by Jerry O on 2004-01-23, 13:57:55 (130.76.64.14)
Satellites: Harbeth Monitor 40, JM Reynaud Offrande, or Legend Audio. Floorstanding: Martin Logan Odessey/Ascent or JM Labs Electra 936. Regards, Jerry O. .......

179: Yep.., my JM Reynaud Offrandes (4.81)
Posted by Robur64 on 2007-08-20, 12:45:10 (85.144.204.23)
For many years I searched for the ones to suit my expectations. B&W's, Thiel's, Infinity's etc.., could'nt convince me on the long term. Until I found the Offrande's. For 5 years in a row I'm near per .......

180: JM Reynaud News (4.77)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2006-03-22, 05:07:20 (71.195.186.131)
JMR has ceased production of the Trente (now twelve years old) and does not plan to replace it. Demand these days, he says, is mainly for floorstanding speakers. Specifically: “The new Cantabile Sign .......

181: Try a search (4.76)
Posted by Jecopo on 2001-07-13, 09:43:35 (192.147.65.114)
If you search on the speaker asylum for Offrande you can see the discussions that have taken place here before which is a good place to start. that search returned 71 hits for me. The link is at the t .......

182: Spiking Reynaud's (4.76)
Posted by Fretless on 2003-08-07, 19:21:47 (216.244.21.22)
It is unpredictable – my Reynaud Offrande standmounts definitely sound better with spikes on my suspended hardwood floor, even though the word on this speaker at CES was that they generally work bette .......

183: Re: Spendor sp2/3 (4.76)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2002-12-12, 13:28:07 (140.232.210.226)
Maybe you should talk with Alex B, see note below in the Reynaud Offrande thread: "I have listened JMR Trente, compared to Spendor 2/3 it's very bad speaker. Without any live and energy." He seems to .......

184: Re: JMR Offrande's - whom to blame or how to tame? (4.75)
Posted by olpot on 2002-07-09, 23:19:44 (202.2.56.50)
Thanks - I am too inclined to blame the room. In regards to yours suggestions: The speakers are out in the room and out of corners as it is only possible and practical (to have any soundstage left). .......

185: RE: If the midrange ain't got no foundation, it's like listening to a quartet, (4.74)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2011-04-14, 09:48:07 (24.91.29.79)
"Frequency response 30 - 25000 Hz" That's the Offrande, taken from the JMR website. JCR says they are "virtually flat" to the lower figure. It sounded like that at RMAF last October. That doesn't me .......

186: Re: AP virgo vs. reynaud offrande (4.73)
Posted by Chris C on 2001-03-02, 11:58:26 (198.145.224.60)
Rich, I thought about mentioning the Dunlavies as an option, but I don't have enough firsthand experience to do so. Its worth mentioning that Dunlavies are designed to be placed far apart, and against .......

187: RE: What JMR speakers at RMAF2007? (4.71)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2007-09-26, 04:30:55 (71.232.93.134)
Cantabile Signatures and Offrande Signatures...showing with Blue Circle. Amps will be BC FtTH and the new DAR integrateds. AN transport, Blue Circle 501ob dac - the one with the external power supply. .......

188: JMR Offrande III+... (4.71)
Posted by tpcarter@earthlink.net on 2002-12-09, 21:10:26 (66.32.185.65)
Well, I own the Spendor SP1/2E (with REL Strata III sub) and the Harbeth 7ES - both are fabulous (I prefer the Spendor for weight and timbre), but Bob Neill's comments (and review) of the Offrandes be .......

189: JMReynaud Concorde / Offrande, Spendor SP1/2e or SP100 (4.71)
Posted by tpcarter on 2005-02-12, 00:15:01 (66.32.177.13)
I agree that personal taste dictates this choice, but the above speakers are spoken of highly. The Harbeth 30 and 40 are also highly touted, though I have only heard the Spendors. I can attest that th .......

190: Re: Future Offrande upgrades (4.71)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2002-12-01, 14:41:52 (24.60.190.81)
Well the horse's mouth is the final authority, thanks for doing my homework for me. It would be interesting to hear Offrandes again. My wiring is changing, my head has moved a step or two toward the .......

191: Re: JMR Offrande III+... (4.70)
Posted by AlexB on 2002-12-10, 00:41:15 (144.189.40.223)
I have listened JMR Trente, compared to Spendor 2/3 it's very bad speaker. Without any live and energy. On Trente you hear strings without body of the instruments. You can't hear emotion of interprete .......

192: Re: Based on looks alone, which is best... (4.66)
Posted by asull2k on 2001-10-13, 09:19:51 (129.170.95.208)
Out of the given options, definitely the Amati (although have not seen the Guarneri or Revel, but at least from pics I don't like the Revel). Others I liked include Avantguarde Duo (haven't seen Trio) .......

193: Re: Is it intended to be superior than the Offrandes ? (4.65)
Posted by jbcortes on 2002-12-06, 06:53:12 (212.198.0.93)
Hi, For this, you'll have to ask Jean-Marie himself! I think it's more of a full-range version of the Offrande, meaning adding real bass and more sound pressure. Depends on what kind of room or electr .......

194: Feedback on jm reynaud offrandes (4.63)
Posted by Adam P. on 2001-07-12, 21:19:29 (205.188.200.22)
Hi, I am considering the purchase of the jm reynaud offrandes and have to drive some distance to audition.Before I do,I would like to solicit feedback from offrande owners.I have heard they can be a b .......

195: RE: Best Bookshelf speakers - price not an issue (4.61)
Posted by RKPhillips on 2008-07-30, 19:21:53 (24.118.62.164)
The thought was to place them in a architecturally unique bookcase/surround with the fireplace. They could sit unobtrusively in the corner but it would be a hard sell to offer up a plain pair of E's o .......

196: Reynaud or Reference 3A (4.60)
Posted by Lynn on 2001-08-15, 20:17:27 (207.168.141.211)
A local dealer is selling the Reference 3A De Capo demo at 50% off. Also, at 50% off are Reynaud Offrande and trente, and a Neat Vito. What are your thoughts on the above, paired with Musical Fidelity .......

197: Re: Has anyone listened to the new JMR Offrande SIg? (4.56)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2006-12-31, 11:06:58 (71.232.93.134)
Is this the rule I am accused of breaking? "A trade member may not post announcements, advertisements, sales information or the like about a product he makes or sells." If so, how did I break it? My p .......

198: Re: Has anyone listened to the new JMR Offrande SIg? (4.56)
Posted by The Bored on 2006-12-31, 16:23:22 (71.120.231.214)
>> But if there is agreement among Bored Members that this kind of descriptive post amounts to an announcement, I will consider myself...well corrected, I guess. Consider it so. Fax mentis incendiu .......

199: Focus Audio FS788 Speakers (4.56)
Posted by Art V on 2003-09-25, 16:34:03 (24.91.254.26)
Hi, I have the Focus Audio 688 monitors driven by a 30 wpc Audiomat Prelude tube intergrated and just love them. The Soundstage review is right on. I have had some very fine monitors including the JM .......

200: Re: JM Reynaud, Concordes, Fanfare International (4.54)
Posted by Jerry O on 2003-12-19, 14:54:40 (130.76.64.14)
The JMR's are exceptional sounding, and, it's good to know the service goes right along with the speakers. I recently heard the Offrande with the Furioso powered sub. This combo is one of only a very .......

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