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The best speaker you ever heard? it's the original quads. 4 of them with a low powere tube amp is audio heaven	1596
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers there is no rule of thumb. if you like the speakers and can afford them, you buy them. given a budget constraint, buy the speakers first. sacrafice on the elctronics and thenm at . . .	283
speakers for classical music i too listen to classical music, as i am right now as i am writing. timbre is number 1. dynamics are at the bottom of the list. there is one speaker which is least inaccurate in . . .	192
Pick your poison...2-channel or multi? gentlemen: how many channels does live, unamplified music have ? let's trade in our stereo systems for concert tickets	160
"Frightening" or "Relaxing" sound quality? i have never been frightened when listening to music on a stereo system. i think there may be a confusion between persoanilty or listening styles and sound. although over . . .	152
Speaker Technology over the last 10 years there have been some advances in ribbon and electrostatic panel technology, as exemplified by the newer martin logan panels and piega concentric tweeter/midrange drivers, . . .	125
The Worst Speaker you have ever heard. most acoustic suspension speakers are bad. panels rule. the worst panel speaker is better than the best cone speaker	119
With $20,000 in your hand, what speaker would you have you considered apogees or analysis audio full range ribbon speakers	113
Clement Perry's new reference speaker read my review of the sunny cables on www.audiophilia.com . i have auditioned sunny cable technology speakers at the ces--2007 and 2008. i am the wrong person to discuss cone/box. . .	112
Best new loudspeaker never will any cone design be the best. electrostats are less inaccurate in reproducing timbre. there is a way to demonstrate this, but unfortunately people live to far away to do. . .	110
Best U.S.A. speakers? wisdom audio, sonny cable technology, nuforce, and selah audio	106
Most agreed upon best speaker? the best speaker was daniel webster. obama is also a pretty good speaker, but he doesn't have anything substantive to say	106
$40.000 speaker advise. Check out my list are you averse to panel speakers, such as analysis audio, magnepan and soundlab	92
Best value speakers available in order for a speaker to be considered a "best value", you must like that speaker. if a particular speaker is considered a good value, but you don't like it, it won't . . .	91
Why are hi-end active monitors not more popular? there is a simple answer to this question. a dedicated amp limits freedom of choice. most active speakers use ss amps. i prefer tube amps. just because a spaeker is designed with. . .	90
Single driver speakers - opinions although i am partial to panel speakers, i can't see how one can generalize and say one design is categorically better than other. it comes down to preference. i find many panel . . .	87
Speakers with imaging "Free of the box" why is imaging so important ? if the sound of an instrument is relatively free of timbral inaccuracy, what difference does it make if it seems to be projected from a speaker. if . . .	87
RMAF 2008 - Your impressions,... i missed the show. were there any panel speakers	86
$ 2500 ....Stay with Vandersteens ??...what else ? consider a panel speaker. you could listen to martin logan or magnepan in that price range. if you buy used, your options for a panel speaker expand	86
We have a Winner -- Major "MINI" monitors i gather someone likes these speakers. no doubt there is a good reason for the praise. i may get to hear them myself. it is a stretch to say they are the best speakers, period. . . .	83
certin speaker makers harder to get dissounts fro has anyone paid list price for a speaker nad considered it money well spent or a fair price ?? there may be a few speakers which are priced fairly where paying list price is not a. . .	83
Best high end monitors? let's add the new magnepan speaker that was introduced at the show 2009	81
Classical speakers that do violins well?? hi duke: i must differ with you regarding the 1.6s. i own them. they have no dip. if anything, they have a peak in the upper mid/lower treble. this a very difficult speaker to . . .	81
Obscure companies making excellent speakers? quads unlimited in florida, a one or two person company, builds quad esl 57s. 4 of them will satisfy the most discriminating listener	75
16K to Spend. Help me make the end all Upgrade. does your wife have an aversion to speakers over 5 feet high and 18 inches wide ? i am reluctant to suggest panel speakers because of the potential of displeasure with the size. . . .	73
subwoofers and panels don't mix gentlemen, do you let the maggies run full range or do you cross them over. also what about the subs, do they run full range or are they crossed over say at 50 hz ? i still tend. . .	72
Would you pay to audition speakers it might be worth it to pay for an audition in your stereo system, to avoid a serious mistake. the cost of an audition may be less than the loss accruing from resale of an . . .	72
Best all around speakers lets look at the issue from a different perspective. the first principle of audio is do no harm. when evaluating a speaker system, one approach is to try to detect flaws. thus, . . .	72
Magnepan 3.7's versus 20.1's? hi cwlondon: i think the stacked quad esls stomps on all magnepans, as far as creating a more realistic timbre and the quads , within their range, are less inaccurate	71
Difference between today and yesterday. it is a matter of preference: personally, i prefer the apogee duetta signature, quad 57s, infinity servostatic, koss electrostatic, accoustats, and tympany 1 d, to any speaker in . . .	67
the smoothest sounding speaker smoothness and resolution are at opposite ends of a continuum. too much smoothness obscures resolution. too much resolution eliminates smoothness. it would seem that speaker . . .	65
The focus and air lie one problem is the designers who may be motivated by fear of poor reviews. thus products are designed to extract every bit of data on the recording. many of the products of 20 + . . .	65
Harshness in tweeters: the price of transparency? maybe you should take a vaction from cones. try a different design and perhaps use a tube amp. dipole treble vs cone treble has been discusssed many times before. i am not a fan . . .	63
Crossover-less Speakers hi macrojack: the quad esl stomps on the zu speakers. no cone design ever has or ever will be timbrally less inaccurate. if you want to attain a very realistic presentation of an. . .	63
The closest approach...really i have owned quads--57s and 63s, and will purchase another pair of 57s, soon. i would not add a sub to the 57s. the integration of the two drivers is a big problem. i have heard . . .	61
Who Do You Credit For Getting You Into This Hobby? once i was exposed to live music, i wanted to try to recreate the sound of acoustic instruments, to the best of my ability. i concluded that speakers which do not use horns or . . .	61
Pros and Cons of built-in amps? the obvious disadvatage is removing freedom of choice. i don't a manufacturer dictating what amp i should use. it is a foolish marketing strategy	60
Owners of speakers by obscure companies chime in consider mark and daniel and sanders sound systems. i will be procuring a pair of the sanders model 10 b within 2 months. it is being custom designed to lower the crossover point . . .	59
How would you run an audio salon? only sell components that i personally like. allow the customer to borrow a component for a reasonable amount of time. allow the customer to judge with his ears. i would not . . .	58
Recommend a forward speaker beware of what you wish, for you may achieve it and be fatigued after a while. what is initially attractive may become tiring at some point. you might appreciate the vivid . . .	58
How Much Push/Pull Tube Power for Maggies i disagree with warrenh. i own a pair of 1.6s and previously owned a pair of 2.7s. i used a vtl deluxe 120 in the triode mode--approx 40 to 45 watts. i listened to jazz, . . .	58
What does more power do for Magnepans? more power is neither better or worse. playing a speaker louder is not better or worse. it is just louder. i have been driving my 1.6s with 30 watss, listening at 72 to 82 db of . . .	56
Are Harbeth S HL5's As Good As Reviewers Claim? i have heard harbeths and spendors many times. while they won't bite your ears, they have audible cabinet colorations. something that is absent from most panel speakers	50
Maybe I'm just over box speakers? i can tell when i am hearing a box--blindfold. a pox on a box. those cabinet colorations are annoying. most panel designs do not exhibit box colorations. i have yet to hear a . . .	49
Accurate vs Musical here's another thing to consider. the issue of musicality and accuracy may be irrelevant to the purpose of listening to music. it may not matter how you describe the performance . . .	48
What is your favorite type of tweeter? rtr electrostatic tweeters were wonderful. the original quad esl treble panel was no slouch, either	47
Magnepan Owners - Need Your Thoughts Please i own 1.6s . i am using a vtl deluxe 120. i probably don't listen as loud as you do. i average 70 to 80 db. i have no problem using the triode mode--about 45 watts. if you want to. . .	47
most accurate loudspeakers.... the phrase "more accurate" is an oxymoron. all speakers are inaccurate. accuracy is dichotomous. there is a state of accuracy and a state of inaccuracy. one can use the . . .	47
Speakers with high WAF? if you are looking for decor, the tympany 1d or tympany 4 or 4a, 3 panel speaker in a large room is very attractive. a large sound lab doesn't look bad either	46
electrostats vs ribbon drivers i have ownend two different versions of magnepans and listened to many others at shows . i have heard the analysis speakers at shows and also at the importer's house. i used tubes . . .	45
Which allround speaker ? although not my favorite, as i prefer panel speakers, i visited a friend who owns vandersteen 3s. i expect this speaker would satisfy your criterion for tonal balance. it is worth. . .	45
Why are we so passive? i agree with you kr4. audiophiles sometimes get bored with the sound of their stereo systems. replacing the amp and/or the speaker cable is an obvious way to change the sound. . .	44
Mainstream reviews-why so few? as a reviewer, i have complete control over what i review, so i review products i think i might like or products which are interesting. i admit to my preferences. i like panel . . .	44
Warmest speaker? try the aerial 10t	43
The Richard Clark "all amps sounds the same" test hi lightminer: what differnce does it make if you do or do not detect differences ? people will still buy amp a instead of amp b, regardless of the outcome of this test. at best. . .	42
If money is not a problem i would buy 8 pairs of quad esls	42
Laid Back Speakers amps, players etc if a presentation always sounds "laid back", and all recordings are not recorded that way, then "laid back", is a coloration. incidentally, the connotation of. . .	42
Warranty...good,bad and the ugly guys, you're priceless. why isn't there a tv series, the "Audiogon Follies". you have no idea how funny this is. this thread is priceless.the dialogue is funnier than . . .	41
Want something more forgiving than Vandy 3a sigs consider a speaker with the manger driver and also consider the aerial 10 t. you might also consider toeing the vandersteens out and using room treatment on the side wall as well . . .	41
What beats the Evolution Acoustics MM3 ?? any decent panel will provide a more realistic representation of timbre and no box colorations. i have heard so many cone designs and their weaknesses are obvious. it is too bad . . .	40
Best Small Speaker System You've ever Heard chario academy 1 and aurum cantos volla	37
Speaker Preferences? gentlemen: i am amazed that the word "dull" would be used to describe the sound of martin logan speakers. i have never heard that term applied to a cls, which, has been. . .	37
Speaker disappearing act? each to his own. i don't care where the music comes from. if an instrument sounds real, its sound can come from the left speaker. i think the disappearing act is over rated. it is. . .	37
Which $7000 speakers to ask Santa? mg 20.1 and an amp to go with it. no subs are needed	37
CES / THE Show i brought an acoustic guitar jazz cd as a reference. i was very disappointed. most of the systems were unable to provide atimbrally accurate representation of the nylon strings . . .	35
Ugliest Speakers??? cones look ugly, but many of the cabinets are not. who wants to look at an ugly cone, when you can look at a flat, thin sleek and elegant speaker, like a magnepan. the thinner . . .	34
Used speakers for $3k? Oh the confusion have you considered the eminent technology lft 8b	33
Best monitor under 5k? my favorite is the chariot academy one. currently, i am looking for a pair myself	33
What's next for the ultimate sound quality? the "ultimate sound" is live music. the next step is to go to concerts and not worry what your stereo system sounds like	32
best all-round,full range at $2000 a pair of tympany 4's--used, or apogee duettas--used	32
What dynamic spkr. did you go to from electrostat? i find it hard to listen to cone speakers, because they have a driver and cabinet coloration, which in most cases is evident after about 1 to 2 hours of listening. i think di . . .	32
Quad ESL owners question as a quad esl owner, previous quad 63 owner, magnepan owner, previous tympany owner and hybrid infinity owner, i can say that i would never be satisfied with any speaker but . . .	31
Anyone Totally Content With Their System? it is hard to be content with a stereo system when live music is so much more satisfying. after attending a recital of acoustic performances, i have no interest in listening to any. . .	31
What don't you like about these speakers? there is one problem with all of them--cones in a box. colorations without representation is tyranny on the ear. listen to a non box speaker such as a magnepan 1.6 and then see . . .	31
New or used??? skip the cones and consider the mg 3.6 . they are attractive with their wood frame and grill cloth	30
Music to evaluate Speakers and System it is not possible to "know" the sound of a recording. having listened to a recording many times does not achiev knowledge. it is not necessary to be familiar with a . . .	30
What speakers can b considered as world reference? it seems that eliciting opinions as to the best speaker, amp, preamp or cd player is an eternal quest. based upon my exposure to thousands of stereo system, i would say that panel. . .	30
Speaker Sugestions Wanted $1500 max are vandersteen model 2--whatever version too big ?? it's fairly balanced and has bass. there's an eminent technology book shelf speaker for around $980, i think it's the lft 14. . .	30
martin logan vs magnepan sound i have owned magnepans. i currently have 1.6s. i have heard martin logans extensively. my friend has a pair of requests. while the speakers sound different, there are differences . . .	28
I've heard the MartinLogan CLX.... WOW bass is a bit limited, eh ? if this is the case, the presentation should be highly resolving. by chance is the spectral balance tipped toward the treble	28
What's your speaker IQ, and the best speaker? quad esl 57, quad 63, quad 989, the lastest quad magnepan 1.6, mg 2.7, mg 3.0, mg 20, mg 20.1 eminent technology 3s, 8s, 12s, 9s sound lab a2s, b1s, + others whose model numbers i . . .	28
single versus multiple driver? cone drivers are usually not as linear as electrostatic drivers, ribbons or planar magnetic drivers. so the question should include these drivers as well. i believe cones are . . .	28
How high is your soundstage? try not to be too concerned about soundstage. real music doesn't present a soundstage in the manner audiophiles perceive it or talk about it. if you enjoy the spectral balance and. . .	28
Which speaker to replace Dunlavy SC-V? the quad 57 is the finest loudspeaker covering the frequencies within its range, i.e., upper bass to lower treble. if you are willing to take a chance try the apogee duetta . . .	28
The best speaker on the used market for $1000.00 if you want instruments to sound real, including the human voice, don't look at cones. consider panels. there is less error in recreating timbre with a panel than with a cone . . .	27
how much power do you need two drive magnpan1.6s you can answer your own question by auditioning amps from low to high power, by that i mean, from 10 watts to 500 watts. i own 1.6s. i have heard a 4 watt single ended amp, a 350 . . .	27
Quad ESL or Soundlab? i don't think much of the 2805. i have heard them several times. i am looking for a new speaker and am considering quads unlimited quad esls(quad 57). as for soundlab. you . . .	27
Speaker cabinet materials. the best cabinet is no cabinet. wood resonates. perhaps, some inert matrial with such a low resonant point would be ok, but i suspect that it woud be very heavy	27
Home made absorption panels..... one of my favorites is an egg crate mattress. you can buy them at target or wallmart for under $20.00 . i use them agains a side wall and back wall with my quad 63s	27
The Room, not us, determines our speaker choices i don't agree. i find a less-than-optimal set up of panel speakers preferred over most cone designs. if i like a speaker, i would rather own it, than a speaker that i don't like . . .	26
Maggies and rolled off treble magnepans are not rolled off. i own 1.6s and have owned 2.7s. my friend owns 3s and i have heard 3.5s, 3.6s and 20s. this discussion is like asking someone if a particular entree . . .	26
Innersound Speakers i think a bigger problem with hybrid speakers is the discontinuity or lack of coherence between cone and ribbon or electrostatic panel. time and again, when i listened to several . . .	25
Thoughts on adding a Super tweeter . the problem with most stereo systems is that they are unbalanced with too much energy in the upper mid/lower treble region. i suspect that with an over emphasis on the upper . . .	25
$1500 bookshelf speakers with laid-back highs? i have heard the vienna acoustics hayden and some of the spendor speakers. i don't find them rolled off, or euphonic. i think you have to look at vintage speakers to get a more . . .	25
Upgrade entire system, speakers first with all of the advice being given, keep in mind, only you can decide what you like. listen, listen, listen. go to as many dealers as you can to find it what type of presentation . . .	25
spendor 3/5 vs era vs avi vs vienna acoustics hayd gentlemen, thanks for your suggestions. at this point, i am looking for a chario academy one. having heard this speaker driven by a jadis orchestra integrated amp, i think this . . .	25
Good Advice i think itms is true--it's the music stupid. a two part study in stereophile showed that sound quality was not a guarantee of satisfaction. you can get just as much satisfaction . . .	25
Noob Planar Speaker Advice Needed i have quads. don't like the sound above 200 hz with any solid state amp. i have tried several. quads and a tube amp is the way to go. the newer quads were assempled in china. don'. . .	24
Where does fatique come from? fatigue, in the neurological sense occurs after one reaches the adaptation level--sorry, you may need to go to the psychology books. essentially, the rate of firing of neurons . . .	24
High End Monitors i recently reviewed the mark and daniel maximus monitor. using a modified heil air motion tweeter and a cone bass driver, the cabinet was surprisingly non obtrusive. it is worth a. . .	24
Planar close to a rear wall? Quad for example? a number of years ago, i visited a technician who repairs quads. as i walked into his house, i noticed a pair of quads set up in his kitchgen. the speakers were very close to the . . .	24
The Most Realistic Speaker Technology? i am also looking to spend around $9500 for a speaker and i am looking for realistic timbre. having been at many ces shows over the years and having been at other "shows". . .	24
Upgrade from Spendor BC-1: need ideas you didn't indicate budget constraint, so 2 speaker systems come to mind. you may want to check with aerail acosutics and devore fidelity fo check for suitability of amplifier. . . .	24
best or craziest speakers' design.. i saw a speaker that looked like a diver's helmet and another japanese manufactured speaker that looked like part of a floor lamp. both were shown at T.H.E. SHOW in Las Vegas, . . .	24
Gallo vs. Quads ESL 57 having heard both and own pk quads,i would say the quads,wthin their range, have a balanced frequency response,whereas,the gallos seem a bit peaky in the upper mids/lower treble. . . .	23
Any ideas in speaker choices would be great keep your dq 10s. most of todays speakers bleed one's ears in comparison to the dq 10s	23
With 15W tube amp, which speakers to use? quad 57's work well with 15 watts. i owned two pair of 57's and drove them with 4 quad tube amps. i believe they were around 15 watts	23
I Ordered a Pair of SP Tech Speakers i am looking for speakers. i won't consider a cone design. i have 2 candidates, namely the analysis audio omega and the quads unlimited quads. bot of these speakers are . . .	23
Line Arrays - Competitive with best dynanics, ESL? a well executed esl will probably be less timbrally inaccurate than any line array	23
THE Show 07 i will be going to the show. i am a reviewer and i might be writing my impressions, as i did in 2006. i8 can't say i am a fan of the tylers, as i favor panel speakers. if you . . .	23
Is Quad ESL57 most amazing speaker of all time? the audionote is not in the same class as the quad 57. as far as timbre is concerned the quad is as good as it gets. no cone speaker can compete with the quads. i owned stacked . . .	22
Musical Heaven, NOT Audio or Speaker heaven … i suspect you could achieve the same result with a more modest stereo system, because you are very receptive to the message of the music. i've always maintained that the listener . . .	22
Best speaker for small 12x14 room 50 WPC tube amp there is no bets speaker, but i urge you to look into an eminent technology design with planar magnetic tweeter. i can't say you will like it, but it costs around $900, and in a . . .	22
Monitors that use the Dynaudio Esotar Tweeter i owned the sonus faber amator electors . if you can purchase them used at a good price, you may want to consider these monitors	21
Advice on speakers? i am partial to panel speakers. i would recommend the magnepan 3.6, or quad 63, or a used pair of apogee	21
Best New speaker under $5000 hi gregadd: i was at the stereophile show in ny and heard the speaker. i also heard it at ces 2007. the ribbon tweeter is quite seductive, but the bass driver does not integrate . . .	21
power cord for electrostatic speaker there are two problems or issues with this thread. first there is a disagreement as to whether electrostatic speakers are line cord sensitive. second is there is a range of . . .	21
Speakers that do rock justice ... consider magnepan 20.1. this speaker is minimally inaccurate, dynamic nad has deep enough bass. try the non-cone solution. don't follow the herd	21
Speaker Recomendations $3000 i second the dunlavy 4s and also suggest the proac response 3s. what about a used martin logan hybrid	21
Quad 57 stacked v Wilson watt puppy 6/7 can you say an apple is better than an orange ?? the quads and any cone speaker are two totally different technologies. one can never be better than another. they are different. . . .	20
Definition of "too Hi-Fi" i have a slightly different take on the phrase. i think "too hi fi" means anything that sounds artifical or not resembling the sound of instruments	20
A Question for Maggie lovers/owners i am a magnepan owner. my friend has a pair of mg3s. i like the "sound" of magnepans driven by tube amps. full range electrostatic speakers, to my ears sound more . . .	20
Best Super-Tweek You Possibly Ever Did i find materials placed under components can make an audible difference. i found the sound fusion sound boosters to be appropriate for most of my components	19
Why Do Audio Engineers Use Different Speakers? gentlemen: i visited a recording studio in brooklyn, ny, several years ago. i witnessed a recording , and listened to the recording being played through monitor speakers. the . . .	19
panel speaker purchase thank you gentlemen for your suggestions. i tend to favor full range panel speakers. thanks again Bob Reynolds. i spoke to roger sanders today and he is sending me his stereo . . .	19
What happens when the Wife cleans the audio room be thankful that someone cares enough to clean the audio room, in case it gets dirty or dusty and a certain person neglects to clean it himself	19
Need small speaker for less than $750. Ideas? hi Bbro: if you had to choose between the spendor or the rogers, which would you select and why	19
The Search i always make an effort to listen to the latest in dipole designs, although most are hybrid. i'm curious to hear a current audiostatic	19
magnepan 1.6 needs help in the bass hi doug, i have been advised to run a subwoofer up to 40 hz. doesn't the vandersteen have a passive cross over which goes to 80 hz ? if so that may be a problem. my preamp has 2 . . .	19
Economics of small speaker manufacturers someteimes it is better to compete with fewer manufacturers than many. there are many designers using "cone" drivers, but very few design dipole speakers. "small&. . .	18
Ribbon tweeters/speakers recommendations Please there is another line called the mark and daniel, if you are seeking a stand mounted speaker. personally unless the speaker has other drivers which are similar to a ribbon, i find. . .	18
Magnepan 1.6 i own magnepan 1.6s . currently, i am looking for another speaker. i am looking for less upper midrange treble emphasis and more bass. i will not buy a cone. i am looking for . . .	18
To "tube" or not to "tube" hi nsgarch: i need your advice. do you think there is much of a difference between one 275 and a 2102 (100 watt) driving a pair of magnepan 1.6 ? i was told by the technician at. . .	18
Speaker suggestions i agree with chadnliz regarding vandersteen 2 (what ever the model is). i believe the retail is under $2000, new. i have heard them work with tubes and solid state gear	17
Looking for speakers with soundstage depth any dipole placed 5 feet or more from a back wall will give you depth. prime examples inclkude all electrostatics, apogees, magnepans, analysis audio speakers and other planar . . .	17
Anything better than Magnepan 1.6? of course this is all so subjective. i own 1.6s, and i have also owned tympany I B's and quad esls and 63s. i preferred the original quads--2 pair in stacked mode, to any other . . .	17
Quads - Just a couple of questions the newer quads are no match for the original quad esl. save your money. buy a pair of used apogee duetta signatures. i prefer electrostatic speakers to planar magnetics. however. . .	17
Good speakers less efficient? dipolar radiators have efficiencies in the 85 to 88db range. i happen to prefer this type of speaker. depending upon the room and the impedance curve, they can pose a challenge . . .	17
Have you used a frequency/tone CD w/SPL meter ... i tried a spectral analyzer, but the quality iwas not sufficient for the task. i believe the use of a well designed spectral analyzer at the listening position, using white noise . . .	17
Buying decision time, or Time for a sanity check? it is very simple for me. i will invest in that which gets me closer to the sound of an acoustic instrument	17
I want a warmer high end warmth is usually a boost in the lower frequencies, i.e., the upper bass to the lower midrange. sometimes (unwanted) cabinet resonances can accomplish that result, but , obviously. . .	16
New Magnepan i spoke to wendell. he will not talk. i called the show in vegas. the representative told me he heard the speaker in minnesota, in a darkened room. he would not tell me what it was. . .	16
Speaker that has a resonant cabinet like guitar the resonance of the wood body of a guitar is probably somehere between 80 and 150 hz. if one is seeking a peak in that region, why not use a different approach, such as cables, . . .	16
Quad ESL 57 are there better speakers out there?? quad 57 is the least timbrally inaccurate speaker in its range, period. i owned 4 of them for 7 years. if they didn't not arc, i would have them today. too many of the current . . .	16
QUAD vs Martin Logan vs Magnepan i have listened to all three speakers. the all ribbon magnepan are not at all lacking in the treble! perod. if you don't have the right amp, the magnepan will bleed your ears. the. . .	16
High End system sounding Terrible???? i am not a fan of arcam and nad, having auditioned some nad pieces and arcam pieces. perhaps, it is one or all of the electronic components that may be contributing to the spectral. . .	15
How many system makeovers to get to where u r now? although i have owned a number of amps, preamps, cable products, cd players, turntables,arms and cartridges and cd players, i can say that my first stereo system, 42 years ago . . .	15
Coincident Total Reference = any thoughts i heard the speaker at the venetian this past january. what can i say ? it's a decent cone speaker design	15
speakers for 15' by 12' listening room? have you auditioned the magnepan 1.6s ? the bass response won't over power your room	15
Live music, headphones, and speakers long while spatiality, dimensionality and dispersion are important. it is the naturalness or accuracy of timbre that is most important. i recently attended 2 concerts, one a string . . .	15
Full-range Floorstanders: Can you recommend? have you heard the devore gibbon ? worth a listen	15
Mag 3.6R or 20.1 , Sanders & Montana EPS2 i think a good alternative to the sanders speakers (i almost bought a pair of his pure electrostatic, not the one exhibited at the show, which is a hybrid), is eithr the apogee . . .	14
Replacements for Quad 989's ?? magnepan 20.1 and analysis audio omega spkrs aare worth your attention	14
Are planar speakers less prone to room interaction save your pennies. martin logan is producing a full range electrostat, the clx. yes it will exceed your budget, significantly. it will not have the disadvantages of a hybrid . . .	14
Mid sized room -Full range vs Monitor i my listening room is very close to the dimensions of your room, although my ceiling height is about 1 foot less. i have had success with panel speakers. i have never experienced. . .	14
Best sounding floor speaker for under $1500??? eminent tech lft 6 and lft 3--used, martin logan sequels and sequel 2s, apogee caliper and gradient 1.3s	14
Speaker Positioning depending upon your taste, you might try towing the speakers out. mark the position with masking tape before you move the speakers, so you can return to the original position. . . .	14
T.H.E. Show 2010 i had a achance to review the jatpon opera amps, list at about 5k--300 watts class a. they are indeeded worthy performers at around 150 hz and below. however, the upper mid and . . .	13
It's 2008, what speakers deserve recognition. analysis audio, although perhaps not a "value" speaker, is a ribbon design, which looks like an apogee speaker	13
Time to move on, Quad, Coincident or Ref 3a i am looking to change speakers as well. the quads i am considering are the quad 57, 2 pair rather than one in stacked mode. i have no interest in the current quads. i owned the . . .	13
TAS and the Martin Logan Source further thoughts on the source: i see two problems with the speaker, namely the panel itself and the crossover point. the panel is the second generation electrostatic technology. . .	12
Magnepan lover, which one do you choose? keep the IIIA and spend your money on other equipment or cds or lps. i own a 1.6 and my friend owns mg iii. the newer models may be more "articulate" but so what	12
advice re stand mounted speakers gentlemen: i just received a recommendation for a speaker called the era, $600, new. anyone heard this one, and what about any of the harbeth or castle acoustic speakers	12
How Many Tweeters Does A Speaker Need?? who needs tweeters. get a panel speaker and you'll get more realistic treble response	11
Proper Toe-in Configuration you assume all speakers should be toed in or be placed parallel to the wall behind it. i prefer speakers toed out	11
What is a live speaker? try electrostats. they are fast drivers and as accurate as speakers can be	11
Any Eminent Technology LFT 8 owner in the Bay Area why not buy an apogee duetta and forget about the magnepan, et and single driver speaker ? cone colorations exist in single driver designs	11
What is the best 2-way Magnepan ever made ? i owned tympani 1 bs, my friend had tympany 1ds and has mg3s. i have heard 3.6s and 20.1s . personally, i prefer the tympany 1ds over all other magnepan speakers. they were . . .	11
What to replace DQ-10s with? i have been told that jon dahlquist used quad esl 57 as his reference when designing the dq 10. having owned the quads and listened to the dq 10s many times, i would say there are. . .	11
Infinite bafflement? is an elctrostatic speaker which is enclosureless an example of an infinite baffle speaker	11
I can't stop listening, the magic is back oh, the evanescence of audio nirvana. the sound of a stereo system may change from day to day, especially during the summer months. i have noticed this with my own stereo system . . .	11
Aerial 20T or Proac D100 why not the aerial 10t or the pro ac response 3. yes i realize these two designs sound different but they are both excellent products	11
Magnepan-how much push/pull tube power needed cooch, which maggies ?? what is the size of your room ?, do you like to listen past 85 db spl ? i have a pair of maggie 1.6s, 12 x 18 room. i use a vtl deluxe 120. the amp is (. . .	11
Magnepans in a small room i am using 1.6s in a room 11 7/8 by 17 3/4, powered by vtl deluxe 120s in triode mode, 45 watts. i have sound absorbing material--foam on the side wall and behind my chair. i . . .	11
help me spend money-which high end speakers? have you considered electrostatic speakers, full range or hybrid, clearly an option if you are considering magnepan mg 20.1	11
Audiophile systems of awe. i have mentioned these speakers many times. i owned a stereo system in the late 60's, which included: stacked quad 57s, macintosh c 22 preamp, quad 15 watt mono amps, a theorens. . .	10
Magnepan 3.6 you should have no problem with an spl of less than 80 db. i drive a pair of 1.6s with 4 watts. don't listen to the naysayers. try it and see. bring the amp to the speakers. . . .	10
Have you found audio nirvana? audio nirvana is going to concerts without listening to a stereo system for a few days. the gulf between live and recorded is wide indeed	10
Great Speakers - More is More? many years ago, i visited an audio dealer at his home. he owned 8 pair of quad esls, placed at various locations in his listening room. i remember listening to an lp of dave bruck. . .	10
panel speaker help thank you nsgarch. i had heard the analysis audio speakers at the SHOW, January 2006. I was somewhat impressed. I then contacted the importer, a very nice gentlemen, and as a . . .	10
Tried 2 pairs of speakers for 2 channel? i owned 2 pair of quad esl 57 speakers, which were stacked in a mark levenson stand. as an experiment i tried running 2 pairs of different speakers, one behind the other. yes, i . . .	10
Klipsch vs Maggies decisions gentlemen, there is one factorbeing overlooked. the klipsch has a box as an enclosure for its drivers. an experienced ear will "hear" the box. it is sometimes referred . . .	10
What so special about electro-static speaker electrostatics have several advantages over cone design. they have less "cabinet" resonance and more coherency. usually, within their range they tend to render the . . .	10
Piega P10s.....are they still contenders? why not find speakers that are easy to sell and just buy them and try them ? if you like change for its own sake, then variety will make you happy. it's all about being . . .	9
Selling a favorite component to help out family hi jesse91: the world would be a better place if there were more people like you in it	9
Transparency and the two types of speakers it is possible to get transparency from your dyn audio speakers, just as it is possible to get "beauty" from the quad 57. it depends upon the cd player, amp, pre amp and . . .	9
Magnepan as i write this, i am listening to my 1.6s drive by a vtl deluxe 120 in the triode mode, putting out 45 watts. i am listening to elgar's, "enigma variations", conducted . . .	9
Synergy synergy is very subjective. i find quads and classic tube designs very synergistic, you may not	9
Analysis Omega Ribbon Planars i have heard the epsilons several times. while i favor panels, the epsilons, to my ears seem to be deficient in bass response and are over priced. i think you should listen to . . .	8
Upgrade power cable for Quads??? i have quad esls and i owned quad 63s. i notice changes in presentation associated with changes in power cords. i cannot recommend a particular product, as there are too many . . .	8
Planar to dynamic, dynamic to planar, or ... cone or horn designs have a coloration i don't like. there have been a few exceptions, such as an early gradient, aerial 10t, esp bhodran and maybe a proac response 3. however, i . . .	8
Ultimate best convention, can it happen your suggestion would not ensure "the best" 50 stereo systems, only any 50 stereo systems. you asked a question, i'll give you my ideas. first, try to describe what . . .	8
Planar speaker question i won a pair of 1.6s . i am using vtl 120 monos. i don't find any losss in performance. my room is 12 x 18 . my point: a tube amp 75 watts or better should "drive" . . .	8
Most Engaging Monitor? why not consider a pair of 16 ohm rogers ls 3/5a	7
Chinese equivalent to Sonus Faber? the sonus faber bird says "i am overpriced"	7
totem winds destroy dali helicon mk2 hi ltleo74: i'll bet $1000 if you put any panel speaker up against the totems and the rest, cone designs, i will prefer the panel-- any magnepan, any martin logan, any quad, any . . .	7
Wireless Speakers? Do they make such thing? there was a wireless system at the venetian, this past january	7
Quad 988 versus Quad 2805 permit me to throw a curve. i have heard the two speakers at ces and at an audio dealer. they are "glorified esl 63s" . why not consider the quad esl ? i realize that. . .	7
Anyone heard Cerious Technologies speakers? i heard these speakers and their cables at the Saint Tropez in Las Vegas, January, 2006. i brought a cdr reference disc with me to the room. i observed a stereo system toally at . . .	7
Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand? i auditioned a pair at an audio dealer, accompanied by mcintosh electronics. at first they were mounted on stands. i listened and i observed very audible cabinet colorations. i . . .	7
Is there a small Planar that can fit on a deck? ,ini maggie--14 by 9 inches with woofer panel for $1495 will ship sometime during september. steve guttenberg has heard them at the magnapan plant. you can read his comments by . . .	6
Gradient Woofer for ESL 57 i have quad 57s. i am reluctant to try cone subs. i would much prefer a panel sub, such as the bass panel of magnepan's latest effort	6
Speaker break in: changes in sound question a question about break-in is best answered by the esperience of the speaker owner	6
TUBE AMPS-CARY, BAT or VTL what is the purpose of adding a tube amp ? is it to voice the system in a certain way, or to minimize inaccuracies. most tube amps i have heard do not have a"tube-like" . . .	6
What quest have you embarked on? i have embarked on a quest to minimize the inaccuarcy of instrumental timbre, from the perspective of a rear hall location at a concert hall. i believe this may be attained by . . .	6
Speaker placement.. there is one other possibility regarding toe in. if you have already tried toe-in, try to out,. and if you have room treatment on the walls, near your speaker, you may absorb some. . .	6
Used Proac Response 3's or Paradigm v 3 60's? i too like the proa acs. i heard them with passs labs amp and pre. you may find them a bit lacking in bass extension. for 1300 it's worth a shot, even if you decided to purchase . . .	6
Subs for Magnepan 2.7's i owned a pair of 2.7s for several years. the best sub for it is no sub. once you mix subs and panels, you lose coherency. the resulting configuration sounds like two speakers. if . . .	6
Upgrade Questions there is atotem speker in the $500 range you might want to listen to. i don't remember the name. its a relatively small book shelf speaker. what about a magnepan. you will lose . . .	6
panels vs cones which is best and why ? my observation about cone speakers is that for many cone designs the audible flaws make ownership for an extended period of time a challenge. i personally have a problem with the . . .	6
Martin Logan Vantage vs Infinity RS 1b why not borrow a pair of martin logan speakers and decide for yourself	5
Most "Accurate/Realistic" Sounding Speakers? within its range, stacked quad 57s are as realistic as it gets	5
Value in i don't think the question should be new or old, but rather what speaker you like ? perhaps, you would consider a full range or hybrid panel speaker . if so, look for a martin . . .	5
Martin Logan Abyss with Magnepan 1.6/QR's??? i own a pair of 1.6s. i would not use a sub for music. the loss of coherence is a problem. wait for magnepan to perfect a subwoofer. i heard an early version at ces	5
Best system ever this is a philosophical discussion. we all know that there is no answer. so, here's my opinion. the best system was 4 quad esl, 4 quad 15 watt mono amps, a mac c22 preamp and a . . .	5
Odd Combination/Insanity? i tried listening to 2 different speakers several times. in my case, one speaker was a quad esl 63 while the other was a magnepan 2.7 . i used a pair of vtl deluxe 120. the amp . . .	5
experience/opinions re: Eminent Tech LFT-16? i have heard the speakers several times, but not in my system. you will have to judge the usefulness of my comments. you may need assistance in the bass. i found the midbass . . .	4
help with system synergy you can read my paper on system synergy called "synergistically speaking" in the archive section of audiophilia.com, or you can keep it simple. if you like the ". . .	4
Quad 2905 midrange balance question hi oscar: i owned quad 63s and quad esl 57s. i have followed the evolution of the quads from the 900 series to the current model. i have auditioned these speakers at ces and at a. . .	4
Magnepan, B&W 803, or NHT VT3 ? ? i'm partial to panels. however, what type of performance are you trying to achieve and there is also speaker placement issues. could you provide info re your listening room and . . .	4
Aurum Cantus leisure 2 SE VS Sonus Faber Guarneri why can't you compare two speakers? each has its strengths and weaknesses. discussing them in the same sentence is not a waste of time. price and quality are not necessarily . . .	3
Speakers and stands: how to place? i have found that hard objects tend to enhance resolution, while softer objects, such as foam, and sorbethane tend to soften the sound. there is another material, i believe it is . . .	3
Super Clif speakers the value in use equals the value in exchange. if you have auditioned a number of speakers in the price range $1200 to $1600 and you prefer the clef speaker to all others, then the. . .	1