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The best speaker you ever heard? Tonian Labs TL-Ml MKII. The most natural sounding speaker I've ever heard	1593
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE Hornshoppe Horns. Despite the inherent and obvious limitations (on paper) of a 3", rear horn loaded driver, I have yet to be so captivated by a speaker. None of the 'shortcomings' . . .	717
Personal speaker evolution Magnapan Tympani-3 panel design-early '80s-paid $600 used from dealer Vandersteen 1c-early '90s-about $700 new Legacy Classics-5 1/2 years old-$2600 new-as addicting as the Maggies. . .	683
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers First, decide on what YOU like to listen to and then scour the magazines out there (all of them) to help narrow down your choice on speakers. Speakers first, don't forget. Don't . . .	282
With $20,000 in your hand, what speaker would you I'd pony up another $17,000 for the Tonian Labs TL-M1 MKII. If not, I'd settle for the TL-D1s. You could pocket $17,500 and be quite satisfied. There are some models in between . . .	113
Hi efficient speaker, bass problems High efficiency speakers with bass problems is fast becoming conventional wisdom. There's no way I can refute any of the 'facts' or specs mentioned but all I can say is I'm getting. . .	100
Which speaker is the master of IMAGING ???? Unity audio. They have been gone for some time now but I'm told they're coming back as the owner is through with his government work and will get back to making great speakers . . .	89
So what is the best speaker you have ever owned? Tonian Labs TL-D1s. They are the most natural I've heard and still own. Effortless and yet dynamic when needed. Not much bass below 40Hz but what they do, they do so well. Tons of . . .	87
Small Floor Standers How about the Hornshoppe Horns	84
Thoughts from THE Show, is $29k the new $10k? I tend to agree with the feeling that lots of expensive speakers are priced so just because they can. Price doesn't necessarily equate quality. I came across the Athom GT-1s and . . .	70
Best undiscovered speakers on the market today ? Decware Radial 1.5. There is so much this speaker does right. For the first month or so I thought I had made a mistake in gettting these. They take awhile to loosen up and break in. . .	69
Is harmonic accuracy and timbre important at all? Alot of this is over my head but since I've had my Decware 1.5s, ALL other traditional speakers (as suggested in the opening and 2nd by songwriter) just sound wrong (plain awful. . .	59
Opinions on Magnepans sales/marketing approach to Bryon, I agree with your idea but the logistics of something that large can scare off the maker. A buyer with that kind of disposable income could manage such an arrangement but . . .	50
Is there a perfect speaker? All speakers are compromises. If a perfect speaker were to exist, we wouldn't have this category to post on. All debate would be on which amp and cable would best allow the speaker. . .	48
What speaker for being close to rear wall? This speaker was designed from the get-go to be placed against the wall and got some great reactions from those who heard it (myself, not included): http://www.sjofnhifi.com/. . .	48
Whats more important? Speaker or the Amp An average source or amp will make any great speaker sound mediocre, at best. What should be dynamic and involving, making it difficult to turn away, will simply tame the . . .	45
Is there really a need for panel speakers in 2012 Wolf, there's a serious side to you. I like that. :-) All kidding aside, there is a jump factor here that even amazes me. One can tell the humorous from the snarky. All the best. . .	42
How Do You Pronounce Thiel? Orpheus10, There is a slight difference in the pronunciation of TEEL and TEAL but it would take a trained ear (like that of an actor or someone for who English is/was a second . . .	42
Speakers that excel at depth/layering/space I second Johnsonwu's observation re: a widebander, for it's coherence. It doesn't have to be just a widebander-it can be augmented with a supertweeter and a sub (built in or not. . .	41
Zu - An act of generosity I'd like to share. This act of kindness gives me hope for us all. Enjoy your new Def 4s and the music they bring to you and yours. I've always liked their cables: now I like them more	32
Ocellia speakers and power I have the Tonian TL-D1s and have heard Tony demo the 12.1s and they are simply wonderful. All I would ever need. As happy and content as I am, I'd love to have the 12.1s but my . . .	31
'Holographic Sound Stage?' The one and only time I heard a holographic presentation was at Elliot Midwood's place (the owner of Acoutic Image). It was at his house and he demo'd some entry level Audio . . .	30
Are Zu Druids really good HE speakers? I heard the Druids at the VTV show in Arcadia and I have to agree with the first comment. I was not in the least impressed. Maybe they were not fully broken in but	29
so many speakers There might be speakers made to a specific type of music but I wouldn't have any speaker made that way. Ever. Take a long, hard look at all the different types of speakers and . . .	28
Why do you Pick a Certain Speaker producer? The sound. Otherwise, why bother? The make and rep of a speaker may draw you in for a listen but by all means, never let that be the deciding factor. Reading between your lines. . .	28
Variations in how your system sounds? Its 'lights out' at 11:00 for the audio gremlins. They need their sleep too	28
single versus multiple driver? Unless someone comes out with a better speaker than Ed's Hornshoppe Horns (factoring in the price as well) I'll never go back to a multiple driver speaker. They are so true to the . . .	28
Big upgrade I've been told that one would get a big improvement by placing an acoustic panel in front of a big screen while just listening. Haven't done it yet but it seems to make sense	27
Soundstage, Imaging, Detail & Presence?? Stereo comes from the Greek word, stereos, meaning 'solid'. Hopefully, if detail, imaging and presence gives one the illusion of a live event or at least, of something real . . .	27
Speaker shock absorbers Try Herbie's Tenderfeet or the bigger Tenderfoots. Herbies Audio Labs	27
Thin Walled Speakers -Tonian, Musical Affairs, etc I have Tonian TL-D1s and yes, they can rock without the use of a mudroom. Even electronic fare like Trent Reznor's and Atticus Ross' soundtracks sound wonderful, varied and nuanced. . .	26
Can someone guide me as to what Single driver ?? Check out the Hornshoppe Horns. Ed is a great guy to deal with and he got me to take the leap. I've never looked back. Check out his 'why' section at his site: thehornshoppe.com	26
Do your speakers have enough "freshness" Like others have said, "fresh" may not be the best adjective to use. My brother-in-law likes to use the word "crisp" to describe what he likes to hear and I . . .	25
Horn Speakers Try the Hornshoppe Horns. Don't let their size fool you. Talk to Ed (the maker) about them and he'll convince you to take the leap. I did and boy am I glad I did	25
Monitors that play huge Don't overlook the Atohm line of speakers, especially the GT-1.0 http://www.audiowaveshifi.com/atohm.htm I heard these at the Newport Audio Show and they simply floored me with . . .	24
Open Baffle Phy HP KM 30 SAG update Hey Fiddler: Beautiful job. Well done. With every thread I've read at every site (there's lots) and after that review at 6moons, I'm thinking of trying it myself and I have zero . . .	24
"American Sound" Speakers Trying to pigeon hole the 'American sound' is, I believe, for naught. Our country is too damn big with too many points of view that to narrow it down would be academic, at best. . . .	23
Diffusion versus absorption behind speakers? I was told to try some wool carpets or blankets behind my speakers to keep my downstairs neighbor happy. I tried some thick 2.5' X 3' cotton rugs behind my speakers and she can't . . .	23
I am set on all but speakers, need advice on those Dare I suggest you try to find someone who can demo a pair of Tonian Labs TL-D1 speakers? They are musical first, and can be detailed or even analytical second, depending on your . . .	22
You are there-they are here I prefer they are here, in front of me, space permitting. I say this as I can never get over the fact that large scale performances can never fit into my room and I can never get . . .	21
How to stabilize speakers without spikes. I second using the Herbie's Big Fat Dots. They have the same effect claimed by those who use spikes and absorb microphonics instead of channeling the virbrations in one plane only. . .	21
What is the most popular wood finish ? I've always been a sucker for maple. There are so many variations that it would make it hard for me to choose. All the best, Nonoise	19
Tonian Labs TL-D1 I'm using a Red Wine Audio 30.2 integrated. Its a wonderful match. I got them from Tony Minasian through Acoustic Image in Studio City, Ca. Elliot Midwood is the proprietor of the . . .	19
Horns for SET: Low budget solutions Check out the Hornshoppe Horns from Ed. He's a great guy to talk to (try to get him off the phone!) and for your size room, even bigger, they sound like they'd be a perfect match. . . .	19
Bowers and Wilkins 805s, use as TV speakers ?????? You shouldn't need a center channel. Those 805s would be great for a properly set up 2 channel TV system. I only use 2 speakers in my set up and it works great. All the best, . . .	18
Headphones for use with Squeezebox Radio Mapman, I've had my Shure SRH940s for 2 weeks now and am really liking them. What got me started was while waiting for my Centrance DACmini I dove into the various headfi forums . . .	18
Speaker cabinet construction.. It goes 'round and 'round and it all boils down to how to market a speaker? Trust your ears, what Bell Labs discovered many decades ago, and take all the white papers out there and. . .	17
looking for best speakers to match with small 25w You might want to consider the decware 1.5s. I'm breaking in a pair right now and they are a most beguiling speaker. Airy, articulate as hell, and downright spooky with the right . . .	17
Anyone ever compare Deluend to Russian KBG Someone file a FOIA request to get to the bottom of this	15
When speakers almost sound like the instruments We all take different paths to that goal of dialing in our speakers. What drew me to my present set was the fact that they sounded so much like instruments from the very beginning. . .	15
Amazing "tightening" of bass on cone speakers Thanks Terry, That is one that I had completely forgot about and it used to be a regular thing 'back in the day'. I just checked mine and all the hex heads needed almost a quarter . . .	14
Narrowing Down the Speaker Search If you are anywhere in the Los Angeles area, check out Tonian Labs. I believe they still make the TL-D1, which I have, and they now have a similar version that uses the German AER . . .	13
Demoing speakers in LA area? You might want to check out Tonian Labs in Glendale. They make some very good speakers using a Fostex full range driver and their own super tweeter. When they demo'd at the Arcadia. . .	13
Yak, Yak, Yak......and more yak..... Froms the steeps of Mongolia comes the Yak, the next thing in speakers, with cones woven from edelweiss and wormwood and cabinets of birch and pine. Not having crossovers they are . . .	12
Accurate human voice reproduction Tonian Labs. Ask my neighbors. All the best, Nonoise	12
Legacy audio classics How dare you, sir! All the best, Nonoise	12
Open Baffle Speakers Greh: There is a lot of interesting discussion going on at the Audio Circle, REDwineaudio, Decware, and Omega Speakers site re: your very same question-open baffle speakers. That . . .	12
Good question, lots of answers. First, Ozzy's question: I'm new at this and started my own thread in reponse to one by Ryllau-Speakers ot hang on to for life-my bad Second, Sean: Most measurement's that I'm . . .	12
Audioengine A2 Speakers - Welcome To My Office Having a pair of A2s for my iMac setup for the last year or so and liking what I hear is making me consider getting a pair for my new Plasma TV instead of a soundbar. There are . . .	11
Christmas Tree Echo Control Heck, you can even use the manger set and the little towns that are popular nowadays as cable lifters. Throw in some wreaths at the 1st reflection spots and you're set. See if she . . .	11
Need advice on a passive subwoofer On the advice of someone who knows my setup (a TAD Cayin TA-30 tube integrated), using a passive isn't that complicated at all: "first connect to 0 & 4, then connect the high. . .	11
Where to start? For the same money, the KEF LS-50s are getting some great press. Being a new speaker, it will be hard to audition but may be worth it. All the best, Nonoise	8
Anyone know what these funky vintage speaker are? That first photo looks like something Tim Burton would have used in a movie starring Johnnie Depp. All the best, Nonoise	8
down firing or front firing sub? The only reason I'd avoid a down firing sub is if someone lived below me. Aside from that, both can sound good. Taste and budget are going to be your final qualifiers	8
effect of speakers in the corner Rodman9999, Thanks for the link. That seller has other types, shapes and sizes of foam that would work well for me without breaking the bank. An inexpensive way to test things out. . .	6
Small tear in PHY-HP driver, please help Try contacting Tony Manasian of Tonian Labs as he sells PHY speakers. If anyone knows about them, he does. http://www.tonianlabs.com/ContactUs.htm	6
What causes speaker cone to extend when... I think Stanwal was right about the stored energy. I had this happen to me when a friend brought over an old Marantz integrated and when I connected the speaker wires, the cones . . .	6
Tonian TL-D1 verse Zu Druid Mk4 Can't say I've heard the Druid Mk4 but I did get a chance, a few years back, to hear what Zu had then, and try as I good, I couldn't get my ears around them. Someone else here, . . .	5
Driver replacement China Its not just the drivers. Alot of hi end makes use off the shelf, Chinese sourced circuit boards, CD drives and other components and have been doing so for many years. I've read . . .	5
Attention Lowther lovers You might try contacting Tony Manasian at Tonian Labs since he uses Lowther, PHY and AER drivers in his different speaker designs. All the best, Nonoise	4
Good lookin' speaker drivers It doesn't matter, nor would even enter my buying decision, as to what a driver looks like as long as it sounds great. My Tonians use Lowthers and look like they mean business, IMO. . .	4
JBL Connoisseurs... I believe it was in an old issue of the HiFi Critic, a Disney sound engineer submitted plans for building his version of a speaker. It was quite large. He used only JBL drivers and. . .	2