Are you interested in the new generation of "old school" design loudspeakers?

If you think about it, just about every new speaker today is just an updated, possibly improved or modified version of an existing design which often is a good thing & are noticeably better. 
 

The last truly innovative designs may be Magneplanars, Apogee full range ribbons & before them the Heil Air Motion Transformer mid range / tweeter. Also DSP, subwoofers too. I love tube amps & horns when done well & enjoy both in my system w/ modern designs with much better comps& drivers than were available  years ago.  

Moonwatcher - The new JBL 100's are better than the originals - I've heard both although not side by side w/ the same sources. They're still well made by a legendary, quality company. That said, if you're looking for big dynamic room filling sound that is also detailed w/ nice imaging, you might try the Volti Audio Razz. Its a modern version of old school technology w/ high quality horn loaded midrange & tweeters, ported 12" woofer in a very well made cabinet w/ a high quality crossover. It's a bit more expensive that the JBL's but better in every way whether you like classical or rocking out. They're sold direct from Volti so going to one of the shows is probably your best bet to hear them but may be worth it. 

Kennyc- I own & really enjoy the Volti Audio Rivals. They get out of the way & let the music dynamically flow. Sound great at volume level & if you really enjoy rocking out, very few other reasonably priced speakers that actually sound good come close.