SHOW attendees: please post speaker reports here

While I didn't dislike the big Hansens' sound, the cosmetics are debatable. Their lack of mirror imaging (woofers) is troubling. The imaging was dramatically better in the sweet spot (single chair up front). For $239,000?

The Rockport Alyas showed potential, but they weren't broken in and the room was too large for them, hence they were rather thin and bright. Andy Payor is a gifted designer, and his speakers start and stop on a dime.

I heard the Rockports on Saturday afternoon. They were not broken in, as Andy readily admitted, and as such weren't as full sounding as he would have liked and were a bit bright. The imaging and speed were excellent, and build quality was as good as ever. The room was too big for them, which Andy also acknowledged. A class act and a speaker with potential.