On 1st Oct 2015, we are celebrating our 3rd anniversary as of Internet hifi company in Malaysia. Being the first registered company in Malaysia to market audiophile gears through Internet, it was rather challenging and fun. We have many customers perceived us as local brand, but in reality, we are an Internet marketing company attempting to introduce high performance/price audio gears to local, especially those extra ordinary high quality products from USA, with wonderful price and superior customer service. In 2015, we sell our products to India as well as Australia.


The following awards speak.

Product of the year 2006, Goodsound!
Exceptional Value 2006, Tone Audio. Go to page 30-32.
Budget speaker of the year, Audioholics.
Best Buy Award, Consumer Guide.
Winner of Great Small Speaker Shootout, Stereomojo. <---- This is really a very interesting reviews. You will surprise who were x-ls PKed.
Reviewers Choice, Home Theater Sound.

2014 reviews:
Deaf Can Hear


More reviews followed:

Secret of Home Theater and High Fidelity
Audiocholics
Positive Feedback

X-LS Encore, RM1290+Shipping. Available now from Curve Acoustics.


XLS Encore vs Usher S-520





Our MTM, X-CS Encore




This post has been edited by fx20: Jan 20 2016, 09:48 PM

You mean the Mark L. Schifter of AV123?

Yes, Mark L. Schifter of former AV123. Do you know him?

This post has been edited by fx20: Oct 11 2012, 11:29 PM

I googled that name and....the result was not what I expected.

this can fight with previously all time fav wharfedale diamond?

That guy has quite "the" history, ey.

I see Mark of former AV123 a great speaker designer. He has many great products like Rocket series, x-series, starta mini, x-statik, Onix Ref 1 and etc (if you google this products, you will know what I meant). I personally have listened to these products and I was blown way by their performance/price. He has some legal issues right now because of the way he ran his former company, AV123. The main reason he got himself into trouble because he did not file bankruptcy and the debtors bite back and sue him.

Let put aside his personal life because we are not interested in him.

Curve Acoustics does not affiliated with Mark or AV123. We are only a small company based in Malaysia trying to reproduce great speakers or amp we have known of. x-ls Encore is one of them because its performance/price and popularity in US. We are given the exclusive right to reproduce these great speaker with the original design and parts. The speakers are build in a factory which also building cabinet for other big brands (I can't mention them). The drivers are from Peerless.

In fact you can read the review here.

http://www.goodsound.com/equipment/av123_xls_xsub.htm
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_13_3...ers-8-2006.html

The speaker has won Goodsound! award, there are not many speakers being awarded this award.

We love music. Our mission here is to introduce affordable high quality products to music lover in Malaysia. Today, it is hard to buy "valued" or great deal hifi equipment. We want to change that.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us, we are more than happier to chit-chat with you.

But the way, if you bought the speaker and you don't like it, you can always return them to us. We definitely won't want you to spend money on products that you are not satisfied with.

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Added on October 12, 2012, 1:27 pmI am not sure, I have never compared with wharfedale diamond. But We have compared it with USD1000 Paradigm bookshelf, Ascend Acoustic 170, and a monitor audio (forgot the model), most of us think x-ls Encore sounded very similar to them with improvement in detail and warm.

I would definitely like to see the comparison of it to wharfedale diamond.

This post has been edited by fx20: Oct 12 2012, 01:44 PM

hi there, i am from sarawak, can i audition the speaker?

For the picture 5 & 6, why does it has 2 port at the back? Or is it related to the last picture?
Is the last picture the AMP of the speaker? Looks... erm... simple??!!

I think that's the crossover circuit.

We are planning to create a gathering in Kuching for those who loves hifi and music. The purpose is to connect more friends of same interest and share our gears.
Maybe I will demo the speaker in the next gathering.
For those who are interested you can PM me. I will notify you the date and place.

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Added on October 24, 2012, 5:23 pmI believe you are talking about the rear speaker port and terminal.
Speaker rear port is known as bass reflex. It allows air to flow out of the speaker and are designed to increase the bass response.

The terminal port is to connect your cable the speaker.

The 'AMP' you referring to is the crossover. Crossovers split the audio signal into separate frequency bands that can be separately routed to loudspeakers optimized for those bands. It looks like 'AMP' because it was built with audiophile grade capacitance, inductors and resistance which you normally wouldn't find in normal speakers.

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Added on October 24, 2012, 5:24 pmExactly.

This post has been edited by fx20: Oct 24 2012, 05:24 PM

this is not a active speaker right?

After tunertoobe and fx20 explanation, I can assume that this is passive speakers, cause I don't see any power connector socket anywhere at the speakers as well.

Website didn't shows any power input specifications for the speakers.

The shop is at Batu Kawa, can save lots of shipping fees for Kuching-ian, yeah~ (No wonder the shipping fees is higher to peninsular.. huh )

This post has been edited by wildwestgoh: Oct 25 2012, 10:36 AM

Indeed, this is a passive speaker. You can drive the speaker with any amp of your preference. And, it is very easy to drive to its essence.
I have seen it being driven with 40w china tube amp, 100w 10-year old Teac solid state whereas I am feeding it with my 150W monoblock. Regardless, they all sound clear and fast in LF.

Anyway, we gonna try it with an entry level AVR this weekend. More to come.

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Added on October 25, 2012, 12:27 pmYou are absolutely right, Wildwestgoh. It is a passive one.

Since we are discussing active/passive speaker, let me tell you something, the speaker shares a similarity with one of the high end active monitor from Sonodyne at http://www.sonodyne.com

You are a small guy, I believe you are able to spot what is it.

What power input spec are you looking for?

Batu Kawa is our warehouse and we normally ship from there. For Kuching-ian, you can do pick up and that will save you some cost. Anyway, even with shipping cost, this is still worth to have. Believe me or not, the speaker had been compared with several bookshelf (paradigm, monitor audio, axiom etc) priced at RM2.5k-3.3k (Malaysia retail price), so far, none could match its clear mid, smooth high and fast low frequency.

Please don't take our words for it, you can compare it yourself. If you found out it is not what is like, you can always return the speaker and you will be refunded.

This post has been edited by fx20: Oct 25 2012, 12:27 PM

I'm kind of a noob when it comes to book shelf, or any serious speakers. What's its best usage, PC/laptop with external DAC/amp, hooking it up to a CD player and amp for general listening to music at the living room, replacement for the TV speakers?

I would categorize x-ls Encore as high end audiophile speaker, especially when you want transparent or natural sound, flat response from your source. It it best for both stereo or HT, depend on ones' preference. I am using 5 pieces of it for 5.1 movies and 2 piece for 2.0 music. They are meant for bedroom, living room, office etc.

You can definitely use is for PC/laptop, but please make you have an amp (AVR, integrated, power amp, tube, class d, etc...) to drive it. The output from PC/Laptop or headphone amp is too weak to "sound" the speaker.

Somehow the speakers looks a lot like passive speakers of Edifier R1900TIII.

Oh, I see.
We're actually looking for speakers to replace the ones on the TV, and get an amp for it as well. The ones on the TV can be too boomy, but then when we dial down the bass it's too flat and make vocals sound too 'plastic'. There's nothing we can do to make the sound balanced. It's a Samsung LCD BTW so those tiny speakers although can be loud without crackling, it never consistently sounds good, not with music or movies.

Wow....how can I get this speaker in KL?

You can order it right here

http://www.curveacoustics.com/speaker-x-ls-encore.html

,it will be delivered to your doorstep 3-4 days,

Is there any way I can test the speakers?

hmm not adding back the grill for malaysia made version? lol

Hi Kytz, unfortunately we don't have any show room elsewhere except in Kuching.
However, we do allow you to audition the speaker at your own place for 10 days and we believe this is the best way to audition the speakers. If you don't like the speakers, you can just return to us. No question asked.

FYI, we have sell good number of these speakers, and so far none is returned. :-)

That was the first version which doesn't look as aesthetic the revised one, I think personally.
FYI, the current x-ls Encores are assembled in Malaysia and the parts are still manufactured by the original manufacturers to maintain its signature. :-)

TS, any way to audit the speaker in KL?

Any user here can give some review or compare with other speaker?

Yup, this will definitely help if no chance to audit the speaker around.

enriquelee barjoyai
will let you guys know soon at the moment, i'll share some info about this speaker over its predecessor which is onix xls by av123

1. Used paper port to reduce resonances
2. Used all copper terminal cup
3. Use high quality high purity inductor, capacitor and resistor in cross over.
4. Better quality MDF
5. Use 1kg/m3 micro filber glass for damping
6. Better cabinet bracing
7. Satin coating to reduce harmonic distortion radiances.

yeah.

I bought the speaker and right now powering it with a Yaqin amp, which is also bought from the same fellow. I have been to "showroom", the owner house, to listen to the speaker before I buy it.

One thing I can say for sure about the speaker is a no brainer for 1.2k. I own a pair of AE Neo 1, which I bought it with SG700 years ago. Compare to Neo, the encore cabinet is biggher and heavier, acoustically, it better in its high (warm), middle (smooth) and low register (punchy), comparing neo. One thing you will be surprise is the encore has a lot of bass.

Looking for buy another 3 to do 5.1. if I won magnum this weekend.

It is a great speaker. You won't be disappointed for the price.

In Bolehland, hifi is a luxury, it is really hard to find good performance/price gears. I hope 1 day everybody can enjoy favorite music with affordable good system.

This post has been edited by fx20: Jun 12 2013, 09:18 PM

So poison, look delicious, do you think it's gona work great if pair with an amplifer like Lepai 2020A?

Have you tried to pair it with AVR? How's the sound compared to dedicated stereo amp?

1.2k is the price of 1 speaker or a pair of speakers?

1 pair bro.

According to fx20, the speakers can be auditioned in my own place, if not satisfy can return money?

yup, within 10 days if i'm not mistaken.

wow, that's pretty good service ， but if I am not satisfied, I will have to bear the shipping cost, hmm still kinda big amount, the shipping cost is not cheap, and also if I return the product, I have to bear again the shipping cost？

Vivakarna, how would rate the bass of it? Is it relaxable? Currently I have one set powerful active speakers, bass is quite hurting, for me I am not bass head though, just an enough amount will do justice for me. What do you think?

This post has been edited by wim1983: Jun 25 2013, 11:05 AM

no other colors?

the bass is not excessive, just right amount of it.

currently there are black color only.

vivakarna, I saw your another post of your placement of the speaker. You are placing them too close to the wall. I am suggesting if you can place them about 1M from the wall, you will get the right bass. Otherwise, the reflection of the wall generate uncontrolled resonance inside the speaker.

You can definitely drive it with a Lepai 2020A, but we have never tested with that yet.

We have tested with TA2024C (10W) and it sounds really good but you can't play it too loud.

The really near-perfect match is TA2022(50w). You just can believe how good they sound with the low price tag.

X-ls encore is really easy to drive. And at our home, we use it for 5.1 with an really old AVR.

About the sounding, I can't comment further because it depend on too many paramaters.

But I can guarantee you that the speaker's acoustics is almost natural and uncolor.

We only sell product we know.

This post has been edited by fx20: Jun 25 2013, 06:11 PM

Rest assured. If you hate it, just return to use. However, the shipping is unevitable. We are trying to setup a distribution center in KL, let's see how it goes.

For the speaker we sold, we have never received them back, except if there is defect or imperfect.

We DID not do any promotion, we can survive until today mainly was because piece of mouth of our happy customers. And we have many returned customers.

yeah already re-arrange my speaker placement

What's the lead time? Does it takes long to build?

Hahaha... This is not a DIY. They are manufactured by speker factory with precised equipments.

How about Ferrari Ruby Red?



This post has been edited by fx20: Jun 25 2013, 11:16 PM

Currently I also facing some issue of resonance with one of my Swans HiVi 2.0 speakers, hmm just worry x-ls encore has the same problem

got one question, if i am not satisfy with the speakers, then I have to pay 2x shipping cost? Correct?

so can do other colors?

Unfortunately it is not possible right now, maybe next batch and it is more expensive. The red version one is a very special edition of x-ls Encore.

The wood color one available?

@fx20 u going to be at klav?

There will be rosewood, red, piano black in the coming batch.

I was there on Friday morning, as a visitor.

Due to budget constraint, we can't afford a exhibition room this time. If we do exhibition, magazine, newspaper, the price of the speaker will be 2-2.5k, not 1.2k anymore.

If we are able to get our new product out end of this year, maybe we can do it next year.

Anyway, you can always do audition at home. You won't be dissapointed.

Newbie here. Do i need a AMP in order to get these speakers work stogether?

yeah..for example you can use lepai2020A+ or Topping tp60 to powered up the speaker.

if using it as surround ok or not?

works great according to the TS, obviously you need to buy 5 unit with one sub.

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This post has been edited by vivakarna: Jul 10 2013, 09:26 AM

Work great as main, center and surround.

already got front and centre and surround...looking for another surround...interested in this speaker..maybe next year..

Thanks for the reply. What about the sub woofer?

x-ls Encore is currently out of stock. We are planning to restock it by the end of the year, with more color choices.

Thank you for your support.

This post has been edited by fx20: Aug 6 2013, 09:11 PM

Just get a sealed musical subwoofer and your system will fly.

I have a plan to demo your speaker in near future, i hope the stock will come earlier
Do let us know when the stock is ready.

This post has been edited by barjoyai: Aug 6 2013, 09:30 PM

Hi bro, they will come with a suprise, and they will come with a new matching center ... just keep an eye on our webpage.
Thank you for your interest.

Hi, may I know where your stocks available?

what is the recommended budget amp?

how about the sensitivity of the speakers? are they easy to dirive? how does the speakers compare to other bookshelfs within the price range?

The speaker has 87dB sensitivity at 8ohm impedance. You can drive it with any amp easily. I saw someone push it with Lepai 15 watts with no complain. Definitely, if you want a better SQ, I strongly recommend you to use high wattage amp.


This speaker carries Aerial 5B signature. You can check how much this speaker cost.

no heatsink? ayam impressed

What did you mean?

This is a passive speaker. No heatsink needed.

Bought WAF-1 from curveacoustics thru forumer fx20 months ago. Pairing it with Yamaha vx475. After few months using for gaming, movies and music. For me, if vocal or pop songs, the vocal really sweet, the sibliance is so nicely done, not sharp, not bland. Especially female vocal, really nice. my home theater infinity primus set, cost me 7k full set (sarawak con price), doesnt sound as musical, just abit louder and more bass for the tower. I can say the two speaker can produce deep bass, but volume isnt there.

So for electronic music, David Guetta or Zedd, it sounds abit more on the treble, cos not enuf bass volume. when u add a sub to this set, i believe it will be a beast as most of the bass will be done by subwoofer.

I am a newb, so i dont know much to comment, but i just can say there is nothing u can find at such range, sub 1k for a bookshelf that sounds way better than anything u can find out there.

How's the sound signature if compared to HiVi X3?

man, hivi x3 sounds puny in comparison to WAF-1. WAF-1 is a passive speaker FYI. it just doesnt have the room filling sound, details, bass, vocal of WAF-1. for less than 1k, u cant get anything near it.

hmm, i wonder how it will do if compete with my X4. I am currently looking for another set of speakers for my home theater. But these are passive speakers which means i will have to purchase additional speakers amp.

WAF-1 is a desktop speaker designed by Danny Ritchie and was designed to sound as flat as possible, aka natural. It can be used for both music and movies. When it coupled with a very cost effective amp (for example TP60), you definitely will surprise of its sonic superiority.

Currently, we have limited stock of WAF-1 as they are built by requests. Most of them were sent off to friends a number of them are reserved. If you want to know more about it, please shoot me a PM or whatapss me.

I hope you enjoy the speaker as much as we do. You definitely need a subwoofer to sweeten your setup and you will like the vocal (midrange) more if you can cross the WAF-1 at 70-80HZ.

BTW, you really got a good deal. I heard the coming production will be much more expensive.

can pm me for the WAF-1 + e.g. TP60?

thanks.

fx20
Do you import components from USA?
Can you help me build speakers?

What do you want to import?

Sorry, we don't do custom build. Building speaker is a complex process, you need high precision tools if you want to build a sound proof cabinet. All our speaker are built at factory.

i see, luckily i didnt think longer to get that set yeah i will definitely buy a sub for it. for me it doesnt sound flat, it just sound sweet and nice nothing over.. flat is too technical term haha..

I was thinking of asking you to build a SEOS tempest 12 for me.

how much is the waf 1 ?
the body looks so nice

That cabinet is not very hard to build, but tuning with damping material will be a major issue since it is a front ported. Maybe I can help you to find a carpenter.

You can from Kuching right? Shoot me an email and we can take it from there.

You got my PM.

This post has been edited by fx20: Apr 8 2014, 08:50 AM

X-LS Encore back in stock, ready to ship.

Happy user's setups.


Wow.


Nice! Emotiva UMC-200.


Deskphile. Powered by TP60.


With sweet amp, NAD D3020.


Initial setup with TP60 and Audio Engine D1 (update soon).


Study room setup. With D3 and TP60.


.... more to come soon.

This post has been edited by fx20: Apr 11 2014, 11:53 AM

bro...where is WAF-1... haha....waiting for me...to provide...kakaka...

By the way, do you have any DIY models of subwoofers with dual 8" drivers? Something for mid bass duty?

Can post pictures of your X-CS center speaker?

This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Apr 11 2014, 03:08 PM

NAD+Rokan+XLS Enore = Wider and deeper soundstage.

btw im still waiting on the dac, a.lan.******@gmail.com

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This post has been edited by fx20: May 17 2014, 04:27 PM

A luxurious setup. Audio Note M7 pre, Frank Voon power amps and power banks. Customer replaced his LS3/5A.

The speaker is reviews by Deaf Can Hear

http://deafcanhear.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-hidden-gem.html

I owned this speaker before, but now I found a better one for replacement, the Advanced Audio Acoustics JM3/5A, the mid is so much natural. This speaker actually is selling by someone is Lowyat.net and he offered "money back guarantee" for 1 week, so I gatal gatal called that guy and first I don't believe this speaker because it is made in Taiwan and you know the USHER kind of sound really a turn off for me, but no harm to try since can get back the money if don't like. So after installed everything properly, play the first song, oh how could such a cheap price speaker can produce such mid, I really never listened before any speaker under RM2000 even RM3000 to have such mid, the mid character is really like the famous BBC LS3/5A mini monitor, after google this speaker, then I found that the designer is a BBC monitor diehard fan and he is trying to reproduce the BBC sound character with minimal cost, and add more lower frequency and high frequency to it. The seller also a good guy, called me after one week whether I want to return the speaker or buy it, I just told him that I want to keep this little fella and then he emailed me an official receipt. Now this speaker is quite famous in Singapore and the selling price over there is SGD499.00 / RM1190.00. The spec is 51Hz to 30khz, 8 ohm impedance, 100w power rating and 89dB 1w/1m sensitivity. This little speaker is really worth to try.



This post has been edited by feelfree: Jun 3 2014, 12:16 PM

interesting, would love to try one side by side