Tempest Speakers

The LAT Tempest mini-monitor and Nemesis subwoofer are the realization of a dream that began over 4 years ago as our reference speaker had become approximately 25 years old. The previous subwoofers were replaced in 2017 so we were anxious to move forward to a newer and better mate. The previous models were a collaboration between LAT and Albert Von Schweikert.   I met Albert in 1994 and apparently, he “saw” himself at age 28 and was impressed with my basic knowledge of crossover design and REALLY impressed with my mechanical engineering and my unusual ideas. So, I became VERY lucky to have him offer to work on a design together. It was a 6.5” two-way with a Focal woofer and Seas aluminum tweeter. I built them to a crazy level of rigidity and a tremendous lack of resonances. So, I shipped them to Albert in Ca. and 5 months later, he shipped them back. They have been serving me ever since as they would stand up against virtually anything! Albert continued to offer guidance, and help with