You will never regret buying quality. Fads come and go as far as design, construction and technology. There are many great speakers that have been built in the last 30 yrs that are still very relevent today. Many would compete and perhaps excel compared with todays so called newer technology. Speakers last a long long time when treated properly. Buy based upon what your ears tell you. Listen to as many as possible with your gear. Buy the speakers you want now (don't skimp) and enjoy them for as long as you can. Good luck in your search!
Does Technology Trump Quality?
Would you select:
A) Two speakers with radically different technology (i.e. dynamic, horn, panel) at a perceived 85% performance level.
OR
B) One speaker with a perceived 100% performance level.
Assume: The speakers in example A are half the price of the speaker in example B. All speakers represent excellent build quality and sonic performance relative to price point. No hybrids involved.
In other words, for you does Technology trump Quality, or Quality trump Technology?
A) Two speakers with radically different technology (i.e. dynamic, horn, panel) at a perceived 85% performance level.
OR
B) One speaker with a perceived 100% performance level.
Assume: The speakers in example A are half the price of the speaker in example B. All speakers represent excellent build quality and sonic performance relative to price point. No hybrids involved.
In other words, for you does Technology trump Quality, or Quality trump Technology?